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Smiling Shelves

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

12/19/2016

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This weekly chance to add to your reading list is hosted by Kathryn at Book Date.
Less than a week until Christmas! Are you ready? I have a couple more gifts to buy and all of them to wrap, but other than that, I'm good. The wonders of online shopping have put me ahead of schedule this year! ;​)

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A Wilder Rose by Susan Wittig Albert (I'm taking a short break from travel narratives to finish up the Little House Read-Along!)
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Kailana link
12/19/2016 10:42:13 am

I had not heard of A Wilder Rose. I must look into this!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
12/23/2016 09:08:32 pm

I've had it on my TBR for awhile, so I was glad to get a chance to read it for this challenge!

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Laurel-Rain Snow link
12/19/2016 11:18:10 am

I am curious about A Wilder Rose...lovely cover! Enjoy your week, and have a happy holiday season.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
12/23/2016 09:08:57 pm

I do love that cover! Merry Christmas to you! :)

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Kathryn Trask link
12/19/2016 11:14:13 pm

Yes indeed A Wilder Rose looks inviting. Hope you enjoy now that you are all organised for Christmas. Where would we be without online shopping!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
12/23/2016 09:09:25 pm

Online shopping definitely makes it so much easier! Merry Christmas to you!

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Kym link
12/20/2016 08:18:09 am

A Wilder Rose looks like a good one! I may have to take a look for it. Happy Reading and Happy Holidays!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
12/23/2016 09:09:50 pm

A Wilder Rose is a really interesting read! Merry Christmas!

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