Title: Us Author: David Nicholls Published: September 2014, Harper Format: ARC Paperback, 416 pages Source: Publisher via TLC Book Tours David Nicholls brings the wit and intelligence that graced his New York Times bestseller one day to a compellingly human, deftly humorous new novel about what holds marriages and families together–and what happens when everything threatens to fall apart. Douglas Petersen may be…
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Title: The Whispers: A Whispers Story Author: Lisa Unger Series: The Whispers, #1 Published: October 2014, Simon & Schuster Format: ARC e-book, 66 pages Source: Netgalley Eloise Montgomery discovers her amazing gift in the wake of tragedy in this first of three captivating stories that make up an e-novella from award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger. It’s a day like…
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#BookBlogWalkers is hosted by Felicia @ The Geeky Bloggers Book Blog This past week was not the greatest…work is insane right now with our data deadline approaching at the end of the month. I’ve unfortunately been spending very long days at my computer and have only had time to take the dogs for quick walks – thank goodness, though, for the dogs because that is about the only think getting me…
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Title: The Tudor Vendetta Author: C.W. Gortner Series: The Spymaster Chronicles, #3 Published: October 2014, St. Martin’s Griffin Format: Paperback, 304 pages Source: Publisher via Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours Winter, 1558: Elizabeth I has ascended the throne but the first days of her reign are already fraught with turmoil, the kingdom weakened by strife and her ability to rule uncertain. Summoned from exile abroad…
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Title: Dear Daughter Author: Elizabeth Little Narrator: Tony Daniels & Bonnie Dennison Published: July 2014, Penguin Audio Length: 10 hours Source: Publisher Former “It Girl” Janie Jenkins is acerbic, whip smart, and fresh out of prison. Ten years ago, at the height of her glamour and fame, she was incarcerated for the murder of her mother, a philanthropist best known for her string of…
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The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. I’m also going to link this up with Sheila’s It’s Monday post over at Book Journey. Despite how busy and crazy this week turned…
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#BookBlogWalkers is hosted by Felicia @ The Geeky Bloggers Book Blog Another crazy week with an even crazier weekend, which is why this post is going up so late. One of these days life will slow down and get back to normal! Here’s how my week went: Oct 11: restOct 12: rest Oct 13: 30 minutes Oct 14: 30 minutesOct 15: 30 minutes Oct 16: 30 minutes Oct 17: 30…
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Title: A Nantucket Christmas Author: Nancy Thayer Narrator: Joyce Bean Published: October 2013, Brilliance Audio Length: 4 hours 26 minutes Source: Library Known for her heartwarming observations of family life, New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer showcases her beloved Nantucket’s snowy off-season in this emotionally gratifying and utterly entertaining story. Holidays on this Massachusetts island are nothing short of magical, from the jolly decorations…
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Title: Winter Street Author: Elin Hilderbrand Published: October 2014, Little, Brown & Company Format: ARC paperback, 256 pages Source: Publisher In bestseller Elin Hilderbrand’s first Christmas novel, a family gathers on Nantucket for a holiday filled with surprises. Kelley Quinn is the owner of Nantucket’s Winter Street Inn and the proud father of four, all of them grown and living in varying states of disarray.…
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Title: The Homecoming Author: Robyn Carr Series: Thunder Point, #6 Published: August 2014, Harlequin MIRA Format: ARC e-copy, 400 pages Source: Netgalley In a small town, reputation is everything. In her latest novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr explores the burden placed on a young man returning home to face his mistakes—the first step in claiming the life he…
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The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. I’m also going to link this up with Sheila’s It’s Monday post over at Book Journey. Another crazy week work-wise which means that…
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#BookBlogWalkers is hosted by Felicia @ The Geeky Bloggers Book Blog Unfortunately, due to a crazy work schedule this past week, I didn’t get to the gym at all. I did get my walks in and the dogs are really enjoying taking more walks during the day. Hopefully work will settle down and I can get back to my regular fitness routine. I really need to get back to doing some…
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Title: The House We Grew Up In Author: Lisa Jewell Narrator: Karina Fernandez Published: September 2013, Whole Story Audiobooks (audio)/August 2014, Atria Books (print) Length: 13 hours, 25 minutes Source: Audio copy via Audible / Netgalley via She Reads Meet the Bird family. They live in a honey-colored house in a picture-perfect Cotswolds village, with rambling, unkempt gardens stretching beyond. Pragmatic Meg, dreamy Beth, and tow-headed twins…
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Last February, I read The Wife, The Maid & The Mistress by Ariel Lawhorn when it was selected as the monthly book club pick for She Reads and I really enjoyed it! You can find my thoughts on the book here as well as see what the hardcover edition looked like. Yesterday the book was released in paperback with a sassy new cover. I don’t know about you, but I…
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Title: Gutenberg’s Apprentice Author: Alix Christie Narrator: Robert Petkoff Published: September 2014, Harper Audio Length: 14 hours, 14 minutes Source: Personal copy via Audible An enthralling literary debut that evokes one of the most momentous events in history, the birth of printing in medieval Germany – a story of invention, intrigue, and betrayal. Youthful, ambitious Peter Schoeffer is on the verge of professional success…
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Title: Truth Be Told Author: Hank Phillippi Ryan Series: Jane Ryland/Jake Brogan #3 Published: October 2014, Forge Books Format: ARC E-book, 400 pages Source: Publisher Truth Be Told, part of the bestselling Jane Ryland and Jake Brogan series by Agatha, Anthony, Mary Higgins Clark, and Macavity Award-winning author Hank Phillippi Ryan, begins with tragedy: a middle-class family evicted from their suburban home.…
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The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. I’m also going to link this up with Sheila’s It’s Monday post over at Book Journey. This weekend I helped my sister move.…
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#BookBlogWalkers is hosted by Felicia @ The Geeky Bloggers Book Blog So, I went back to the gym this week and did 2 days of treadmill walking and then took a yoga class. While I’ve been doing some yoga here and there at home, I haven’t taken an actual class in a while and am planning to work it back into my schedule. It’s nice to mix it up a bit.…
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***Congratulations to Melanie Backus, winner of the giveaway!!! Thanks to all who entered! Title: In Your Dreams Author: Kristan Higgins Series: Blue Heron, # 4 Published: September 2014, Harlequin HQN Format: ARC E-book, 480 pages Source: Netgalley via Little Bird Publicity Everyone loves Jack Holland, but Emmaline Neal needs him. Her ex-fiancé is getting married in Malibu and, obviously, she can’t go…
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It’s hard to believe it’s already October! This year is flying by…and I really wish it would slow down just a bit. I’ve got way too many books to read and just not enough time to read them all. Now, though, all the Fall TV shows are back, so that’s competing for my reading time. Luckily, I can crochet while I watch TV and I have quite a few projects…
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