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It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

9/26/2016

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This weekly chance to add to your reading list is hosted by Kathryn at Book Date.
Well, after a week of mostly 80 degree days, it's finally starting to feel like fall. I even had my first cup of hot chocolate on Saturday morning. I am ready for fall colors and crisp air (and lots more hot chocolate!).

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What I Read Last Week

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God's Bestseller: William Tyndale, Thomas More, and the Writing of the English Bible - A Story of Martyrdom and Betrayal by Brian Moynahan (This was a really interesting read.)
Missing May by Cynthia Rylant (A short, poignant, Newbery winner)
The Fifth Avenue Artists Society by Joy Callaway (Not entirely what I was expecting, but still a book that kept me turning pages to the very end!)

What I'm Reading Now

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The Glass Sentence by S.E. Grove (What a unique and fascinating premise for a book - the world has been "disrupted", so different countries are living in different ages.)
People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks (I'm a little over halfway through this audiobook.)

What's Coming Up Next

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The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows (This one is due back at the library on Thursday. I'm desperately hoping I'll be able to renew it, because I've been waiting impatiently to read it since it came out!)
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Tea Time with Marce link
9/26/2016 01:18:30 pm

Today was the first 'feel like' Fall day also but nothing like in the US. Enjoy your choices.

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
9/28/2016 10:02:17 am

Thanks, Marce! Have a great week, and enjoy your fall weather! :)

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Kathy Martin
9/26/2016 01:48:40 pm

The Glass Sentence sounds intriguing. I hadn't heard of the book. <a href="http://inside-dog.blogspot.com/2016/09/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-sept-26.html">Here is my week</a>. Happy reading!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
9/28/2016 10:02:48 am

The Glass Sentence was really good! I can't wait to read the next one in the series! :)

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Amanda Barrett link
9/27/2016 02:08:38 am

The Fifth Avenue Arts Society looks like my kind of read. I am interested in your thoughts. I am glad to hear it kept the pages turning. I have a copy of The Truth According to Us to read. I hope you enjoy your copy.
Have a great reading week!

Amanda @ Mrs B's Book Reviews

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
9/28/2016 10:03:35 am

My thoughts on The Fifth Avenue Artists Society will be up tomorrow. I'm only 5 pages into The Truth According to Us, and I already love it! :)

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Jade @ Reading With Jade link
9/27/2016 05:15:13 am

It's feeling like autumn here in the UK, but I've yet to have the first hot chocolate - I think I shall have to rectify that soon!

I hope you enjoy your upcoming reads!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
9/28/2016 10:04:05 am

It was probably a little early for hot chocolate, but I couldn't resist. :)

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Kailana link
9/27/2016 10:33:03 am

Oh, The Glass Sentence sounds good. How have I never heard of that before. Looking forward to your overall thoughts!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
9/28/2016 10:04:32 am

The Glass Sentence was a wonderful book! :)

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