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Smiling Shelves

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

9/29/2014

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This weekly meme is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.
The weather has been absolutely beautiful here this past week! 75 and sunny - at the end of September. That's certainly not normal. And all that sunshine is beginning to turn our trees bright red and orange. I love fall! Especially when it's still warm enough to read outside!

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What I Read Last Week

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Waverley by Sir Walter Scott (I finished it! It took me two weeks, but it was worth it. I don't realize how much I miss reading the classics until I read one. I guess that means I should get cracking on my Classics Club list. . .)

What I'm Reading Now

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The Orchid House by Lucinda Riley (I really enjoyed The Lavender Garden by this author, so I'm looking forward to reading another one of her books.)

What's Coming Up Next

Good question. I'm only about two pages into The Orchid House, and I haven't thought ahead to my next read, for once. At some point in October, I need to read The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt for my November book club meeting. But first, I have to get my hands on a copy of it!
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Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
9/29/2014 12:17:55 am

I read and loved the first Tartt book. Second book...not so much. Decided to skip Goldfinch. Let's see what you think.

Here's <a href="http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2014/09/my-week-in-books_28.html">my It's Monday!</a>

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
9/29/2014 01:25:55 pm

I haven't read anything by her yet, so I'm eager to give her a try!

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Lois link
9/29/2014 01:19:28 am

So Waverly was a "Yay!" overall?
http://youmeandacupofteablog.blogspot.com/2014/09/today-is-monday-and-im-reading.html

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
9/29/2014 01:30:30 pm

Waverley was definitely a yay overall. However, I'm not sure I'd be as enthusiastic if I wasn't interested in the Jacobite rebellions. Even so, it was an interesting read.

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Erin @ Quixotic Magpie link
9/29/2014 02:12:58 am

I love Donna Tartt! I haven't read The Goldfinch though, although I have heard rave reviews.

The cover of The Orchid House is gorgeous!

Enjoy the weather!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
9/29/2014 01:31:21 pm

I've heard mostly good things about The Goldfinch. I hope it lives up to the rave reviews! And I am definitely soaking in the sunshine!

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Kathy Martin
9/29/2014 07:12:42 am

Interesting choices. I hope you enjoy them all. I've been curious about The Goldfinch and will be eager to hear what you think. Come see my week <a href="http://inside-dog.blogspot.com/2014/09/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-sept-29.html">here</a>. Happy reading!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
9/29/2014 01:34:57 pm

I've already read 100 pages of The Orchid House today, and I'm really enjoying it so far. Have a great week!

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Guy Vestal @ Counter Culture Critic link
9/29/2014 09:46:32 am

I have been balking on The Goldfinch forever! You just reminded me of it in fact... LOL

Guy Vestal @ <a href="http://www.guyvestal.com/home/2014/09/its-monday-what-are-you-reading/">Counter Culture Critic</a>

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
9/29/2014 01:36:04 pm

A 700+ page book is pretty formidable. Enjoy tackling it when you get a chance!

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