Mailbox Monday and It's Monday....What Are You Reading????

Mailbox Monday 

is a gathering place for readers to share the books that

came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. 

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

August Host: Penelope @ The Reading Fever!

cover image via goodreads.com

Uh, yeah, no one will be  surprised that I nabbed this one on NetGalley!! Always on My Mind, Lucky Harbor #8- can't wait to read it!!

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 Sheila @ One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

We discuss the books that we've read 

and what we're planning to read for the week.

Read and talked about last week:

The Glass Wives- debut novel that would make a good summer read

Orphan Train- blew me away and touched my heart...fantastic historical book!

One Day in Apple Grove- loved the characters and would continue on with this series

Bookish Thoughts to share this week:

My Extraordinary Ordinary Life (audio) by Sissy Spacek

Upcoming Reads:

Not sure what will be in store for me because on Saturday, my oldest son, Mitch will finally be back on American soil!!! I will be spending three days with him and reading is NOT on the agenda. Once again I will be making choices based on whims and what makes me smile!!

Mailbox Monday and It's Monday....What Are You Reading?

Mailbox Monday 

is a gathering place for readers to share the books that

came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. 

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

July Host is Tasha @ Book Obsessed

cover image - www.goodreads.com

Whoever created the cover for The Vicar's Wife book did a fantastic job because it lured me in and made me want to know more about it. After reading the synopsis, I just knew that I had to read it!! Thanks NetGalley for feeding my addiction!

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 Sheila @ One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

We discuss the books that we've read 

and what we're planning to read for the week.

Read and talked about last week:

Against the Wall- sexy romance with great characters!

Somewhere Between Luck and Trust- first read by this author and will be coming back for more!

His Majesty's Hope- loved Maggie in this one and can't wait for the next book!

Bookish Thoughts to share this week:

The Glass Wives

One Day in Apple Grove

Orphan Train - TLC Book Stop

Upcoming reads:

Whatever my little heart desires! August is Summer Kindle Cleaning Month here at LITT and I'm so looking forward to making a dent in my reader!! But August also will be a month where my oldest son, Mitch, is coming back to the States!! Yay!! And then Marc is headed off to college. I'm sure life will impact my reading time but honestly, I don't care at all...I'm beyond excited!!

Mailbox Monday and It's Monday..What Are You Reading- Tuesday Edition!

Mailbox Monday 

is a gathering place for readers to share the books that

came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. 

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

July Host is Tasha @ Book Obsessed

Wow! I mean look at that stack of books, friends!! Jill (Rhapsody in Books) is such a generous soul and when she noticed my new obsession with Robyn Carr she contacted me to see if I would want some of her books. Of course I said YES!! The box arrived yesterday and I couldn't believe all of the titles that she packed in there for me!! I do believe that I will be highlighting these books in the months to come!! Thanks again, Jill!!!

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 Sheila @ One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

We discuss the books that we've read 

and what we're planning to read for the week.

Read and talked about last week:

The Newcomer - loved returning to Thunder Point!

Whistling Past the Graveyard- another great Southern fiction book!

Bookish Thoughts to share this week:

Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti

Somewhere Between Luck and Trust

His Majesty's Hope

Upcoming Reads:

~ I'm still winging it and loving the spontaneity of choosing a title that fits my mood. I will be picking up Chocolat for sure this week for Paris in July. Other than that I'm reading what works for me!

Mailbox Monday and It's Monday...What are you reading?

Mailbox Monday 

is a gathering place for readers to share the books that

came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. 

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

July Host is Tasha @ Book Obsessed

photo image courtesy of NetGalley/Random House

Everyone is buzzing about this book and when I read Ti's love for this one I had to have it!  Night Film is one title that I can't wait to get to this summer!

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 Sheila @ One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

We discuss the books that we've read 

and what we're planning to read for the week.

Read and talked about last week:

Just One of the Guys- loved it big time!

The Wanderer (Thunder Point #1)- great summer read!

Always Watching- just an okay read for me which bummed me out.

Bookish Thoughts to share this week:

The Newcomer

Whistling Past the Graveyard

Upcoming reads:

I am just loading up the next NetGalley book that is on my Kindle. I'm trying not to think too hard about the book choice and just going with the flow. So far it has been working for me!!

Mailbox Monday and It's Monday....What Are You Reading?

Mailbox Monday 

is a gathering place for readers to share the books that

came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. 

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

July Host is Tasha @ Book Obsessed

cover images via NetGalley and Publishers

What can I say? I'm hopeless! Once again NetGalley Naughtiness has struck. But check out those titles....can you blame me????

• The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins - Well, she's one of my favorite contemporary romance writers and I completely adore her boks. Had to get it.
• The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes- Because I have Me Before You and need to get my butt into gear to read what some friends have considered a top read for them. I'm sure Moyes follow-up will be great!

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 Sheila @ One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

We discuss the books that we've read 

and what we're planning to read for the week.

Read and talked about last week:

The Virgin Cure- so glad that I listened to fellow book bloggers and read this author! 

Bookish Thoughts to share this week:

Just One of the Guys

The Wanderer

Always Watching

Came home for a few days, regrouped and now we're back up north enjoying 4 more days on the lake, canoeing, and fishing! Hope everyone had a fantastic 4th of July and a great week to come!

Mailbox Monday and It's Monday...What Are You Reading?

Mailbox Monday 

is a gathering place for readers to share the books that

came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. 

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

July Host is Tasha @ Book Obsessed

cover images via NetGalley and Goodreads

Yes, friends, I have been bad. I wish I could come up with a clever excuse for adding more NetGalley books to my list, but I'm all out. I have no restraint and click impulsively!!

• Finding Colin Firth (How could I resist, seriously???) via NetGalley
• The Bookstore (books, this is about books!!) via NetGalley
• The Birth House (just finished The Virgin Cure and 1.99 was too good to pass up!!) via Amazon

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 Sheila @ One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

We discuss the books that we've read 

and what we're planning to read for the week.

Read and talked about last week:

The Last Camellia- another well-written story from Jio

The Great Gatsby- great narrator but the story was just okay for me.

It Had to Be You- probably my favorite Shalvis book to date!

Bookish Thoughts to share this week:

The Virgin Cure- TLC Tour book

Hubby and I are up north at the camper so I will be absent from commenting on blogs for a little while. Hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July (for all my friends here in the States) and I will catch up when we return home!

Mailbox Monday, What Are You Reading, and Tuesday Intros..better late than never!

Mailbox Monday 

is a gathering place for readers to share the books that

came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. 

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

June Host is: Bellezza @ Dolce Bellezza

cover image courtesy www.goodreads.com

I am featuring Orphan Train on an upcoming TLC Book Tour. I couldn't resist reading this one because I have read so many amazing reviews and thoughts about it. Looking forward to this read!

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Hosted by Diane @ Bibliophile by the Sea

Tuesday Intro Pick is from: The Virgin Cure by Ami McKay

  Mama sold me the summer I turned twelve.

Would you keep reading based on this opening line?

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 Sheila @ One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

We discuss the books that we've read 

and what we're planning to read for the week.

Read and talked about last week:

Halfway to the Grave (audio version) - great start to a series I look forward to investing time in!

Bookish Thoughts to share this week:

The Last Camellia

The Great Gatsby (audio)

June Bookbox:

Finished It Had to Be You, Entwined and will be reading the other two next week.

Mailbox Monday and It's Monday...What Are You Reading?

Mailbox Monday 

is a gathering place for readers to share the books that

came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. 

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

June Host is: Bellezza @ Dolce Bellezza

cover images via netgalley.com

I picked each one of these books, Home to Whiskey Creek, Sea Glass Island, and The Newcomer, because they're written by authors that I want to try and plus, I loved the covers! These scream summer to me and I look forward to reading while at the beach! Netgalley Naughtiness!!

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 Sheila @ One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

We discuss the books that we've read 

and what we're planning to read for the week.

Read and talked about last week:

From Notting Hill with Love..... Actually- adorable!! I ordered two more books by this author!

Ceremony in Death (audio)- this series still delivers and the narrator is fantastic!

Bookish Thoughts to share this week:

The Last Camellia by Sarah Jio

Halfway to the Grave (audio) by Jeanine Frost

June Bookbox:

I finished Entwined with You in less than two days. Story still kept me interested and the sex was HOT, HOT, HOT! Currently reading It Had to Be You and liking it so far!

Mailbox Monday and It's Monday...What Are You Reading?

Mailbox Monday 

is a gathering place for readers to share the books that

came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. 

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

June Host is: Bellezza @ Dolce Bellezza

cover image via Goodreads.com

After reading so many blogger's reviews of Amy McKay's books, I knew that I wanted to accept 

The Virgin Cure for an upcoming TLC tour. I am really looking forward to reading this one!

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 Sheila @ One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

We discuss the books that we've read 

and what we're planning to read for the week.

Read and talked about last week:

Stories I Only Tell My Friends- outstanding audio book by Rob Lowe

Looking For Me- amazing book that touched my soul!! Favorite of the year.

Bookish Thoughts to share this week:

From Notting Hill with Love...... Actually

Ceremony in Death (audio book)

June Bookbox:

I'm reading these four books for certain this month and whatever else might tickle my fancy!!!

Mailbox Monday and It's Monday...What Are You Reading???

Mailbox Monday 

is a gathering place for readers to share the books that

came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. 

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

May Host is: 4 the Love of Books

cover image via goodreads.com

I've always meant to read The Great Gatsby and watch the original movie. When I saw that Mary@Bookfan purchased this one on audible.com and enjoyed it, I knew that audio was the ticket for me. And at $4.88 it really wasn't a tough decision to make!

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 Sheila @ One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

We discuss the books that we've read 

and what we're planning to read for the week.

Read and talked about last week:

The Good House- awesome audio...will be a top pick this year for sure!

The Darkest Hour- romance, adventure, and family at the heart, will be back for more!

Bookish Thoughts to share this week:

Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe- audio book

Looking For Me by Beth Hoffman

I won't be around much this week visiting and commenting on blogs as we are coming into the home stretch for Marc's Graduation on June 2nd. I have last minute things to order, purchase, and tweaking the rooms for family to sleep in, and generally being a total wreck!! 

Take care my friends and I will be back with photos for sure!

~ Staci

Mailbox Monday and It's Monday...What Are You Reading?

Mailbox Monday 

is a gathering place for readers to share the books that

came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. 

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

May Host is: 4 the Love of Books

cover images via NetGalley

I'm hopelessly corrupted. I can't stop requesting books. I need to stop. I need an....INTERVENTION!
Before I Met You appealed to the Downton Abbey fan in me and all things British. Hotshot called my name because I'm enjoying reading hot, steamy romance books with very, virile men!! My reading is all over the place and I love how eclectic my taste is at the moment.

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 Sheila @ One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

We discuss the books that we've read 

and what we're planning to read for the week.

Read and talked about last week:
The One I Left Behind- loved it, grisly scenes and all!
The Apple Orchard- truly wonderful book and an author that I will be reading more of in the future!

Bookish Thoughts to share this week:
The Good House- audio version
The Darkest Hour

May Book Box:
Still reading on a whim and what sounds good at the moment.

I want to take a moment and apologize to all my blogging friends who I faithfully visit and comment on their posts. Life has been busy this month and feeling a bit out-of-control. My youngest son, Marcus, is graduating June 2nd and my husband and I have been busy almost every night working on the house, the yard, and anything else you can think of in order to get ready for graduation day. I'm hoping to be able to find time again after all of those last Senior events has occurred. Thank you for still leaving me love in the comments and visiting my blog on a regular basis. I appreciate you and the time you spend reading my posts!!!