Saturday, June 03, 2023

Weekly Mews: School Is Out for the Summer (if only work was too)!

I am linking up to the Sunday Post hosted by Kim of Caffeinated Book Reviewer and The Sunday Salon (TSS) hosted by Deb Nance of Readerbuzz  where participants recap our week, talk about what we are reading, share any new books that have come our way, and whatever else we want to talk about. I am also linking It's Monday! What Are you Reading? hosted by Kathryn of Book Date where readers talk about what they have been, are and will be reading.

I am linking up Stacking the Shelves hosted by Marlene of Reading Reality a meme in which participants share what new books came their way recently.  



It's hard to believe it is already June. May brought the end of the school year for us. The promotion ceremony was very nice. Mouse earned a President's Award for Educational Excellence. Her dad and I are so proud of her and all the hard work she's put in. We were sorry my mom could not be there, but she is still in Washington with my Great Aunt and her partner. There is good news on that front though. My Great Aunt is doing well and expected to get out of rehab this coming week. 

We went to a minor league baseball game last weekend. It was supposed to be a late Mother's Day present for my mom, but since she's out of town, we took one of Mouse's friends instead. The girls weren't really interested in the game, but they had a good time hanging out together. The home team won--yay! We followed up after the game with a trip to Barnes and Noble (because of course we did!) and dinner at Red Robin. It made for a nice day.

It has turned into a lovely day today. Not too warm and not too cool. Mouse and her Girl Scout troop spent the afternoon at the nearby Air Reserve Base passing out donated Girl Scout cookies to the local troops. One of the service people offered to take them on a tour and they got to see a Reaper drone up close. The girls enjoyed being able to offer a small token of thanks to the troops who serve the country. 

In between all this, it's been work as usual. 

What have you been up to lately? 

I just started reading Ashley Weaver's Playing It Safe, the third book in the Electra McDonnell series. I enjoyed the first two books in this historical mystery/espionage series and have high hopes for this one too. 

When I finished the first book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger (see my thoughts below in Mouse's Corner), my daughter set copies of the next two books on my desk so I could start them right away. I'm just so excited she's finally letting me read her favorite series! I am well into the second book in the series, Exile

It has been awhile since I last picked up a nonfiction book and decided to start Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Lisa Damour. I haven't read a lot of parenting books, but this one came highly recommended by several different sources.


What are you reading at the moment?


I recently came across Sue's Big Book Summer Challenge and am going to take part in it this year. The challenge is to read one or two or however many books a person wants that are over 400 pages long. I have a few books I am considering for this, but haven't quite settled on them yet. The challenge lasts from May 25th to September 4th. Check out Sue's blog, Book By Book, for the details and to sign up! 


My TBR List is hosted by the awesome Michelle  at Because Reading. It’s a fun way to choose a book from your TBR pile to read. The 1st Saturday of every month, I will list 3 books I am considering reading and let you vote for my next read during that month. My review will follow (unfortunately, not likely in the same month, but eventually--that's all I can promise). 

I could use your help deciding which book to read next! I am in the mood for historical fiction, and, when looking over my shelves, these three popped out above the rest. Which of these three books do you think I should read next? Have you read any of them? If so, what did you think? 

The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox
In post–World War I England, a young woman inherits a mysterious library and must untangle its powerful secrets…

With the stroke of a pen, twenty-three-year-old Ivy Radcliffe becomes Lady Hayworth, owner of a sprawling estate on the Yorkshire moors. Ivy has never heard of Blackwood Abbey, or of the ancient bloodline from which she’s descended. With nothing to keep her in London since losing her brother in the Great War, she warily makes her way to her new home.

The abbey is foreboding, the servants reserved and suspicious. But there is a treasure waiting behind locked doors: a magnificent library. Despite cryptic warnings from the staff, Ivy feels irresistibly drawn to its dusty shelves, where familiar works mingle with strange, esoteric texts. And she senses something else in the library too, a presence that seems to have a will of its own.

Rumors swirl in the village about the abbey’s previous owners, about ghosts and curses, and an enigmatic manuscript at the center of it all. And as events grow more sinister, it will be up to Ivy to uncover the library’s mysteries in order to reclaim her own story—before it vanishes forever.

Lush, atmospheric and transporting,
The Last Heir to Blackwood Library is a skillful reflection on memory and female agency, and a love letter to books from a writer at the height of her power. [Goodreads Summary]

Weyward by Emilia Hart
I am a Weyward, and wild inside.

2019: Under cover of darkness, Kate flees London for ramshackle Weyward Cottage, inherited from a great aunt she barely remembers. With its tumbling ivy and overgrown garden, the cottage is worlds away from the abusive partner who tormented Kate. But she begins to suspect that her great aunt had a secret. One that lurks in the bones of the cottage, hidden ever since the witch-hunts of the 17th century.

1619: Altha is awaiting trial for the murder of a local farmer who was stampeded to death by his herd. As a girl, Altha’s mother taught her their magic, a kind not rooted in spell casting but in a deep knowledge of the natural world. But unusual women have always been deemed dangerous, and as the evidence for witchcraft is set out against Altha, she knows it will take all of her powers to maintain her freedom.

1942: As World War II rages, Violet is trapped in her family's grand, crumbling estate. Straitjacketed by societal convention, she longs for the robust education her brother receives––and for her mother, long deceased, who was rumored to have gone mad before her death. The only traces Violet has of her are a locket bearing the initial W and the word weyward scratched into the baseboard of her bedroom.

Weaving together the stories of three extraordinary women across five centuries, Emilia Hart's Weyward is an enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world. [Goodreads Summary]

The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner
A spellbinding tale about two daring women who hunt for truth and justice in the perilous art of conjuring the dead.

1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike.

Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to find answers about her sister’s death, but to do so, she must embrace the unknown and overcome her own logic-driven bias against the occult. When Vaudeline is beckoned to England to solve a high-profile murder, Lenna accompanies her as an understudy. But as the women team up with the powerful men of London’s exclusive Séance Society to solve the mystery, they begin to suspect that they are not merely out to solve a crime, but perhaps entangled in one themselves… [Goodreads Summary]


Thank you for voting! What will you be reading next? 


Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (Berkley, 2022; 365 pgs)
Older women often feel invisible, but sometimes that's their secret weapon.  
They've spent their lives as the deadliest assassins in a clandestine international organization, but now that they're sixty years old, four women friends can't just retire - it's kill or be killed in this action-packed thriller. [Goodreads Summary]
Killers of a Certain Age was a bit different than other books by Deanna Raybourn, but I was no less excited to read it. Who wouldn't with a description like the one above?! Billie, Mary Alice, Natalie, and Helen were the first all female assassin team, known as the Sphinxes, working for an organization that originally got its start going after Nazis and later other people deemed to be a threat to social justice. Now their employer has invited them on an all expense paid cruise to celebrate their retirement, but nothing is ever quite what it seems, is it? The four women are lounging on the deck of the ship one minute and on the run the next, in this clever thriller. Just why did the organization turn on them and how can they save themselves? 

The author takes the reader back and forth between the past and present, sharing how each of the women became the skilled assassins they are and their current predicament. They aren't sure who they can trust, if anyone, other than each other. They draw on all their experience and prove that the old school ways can be just as effective today as they were back then.

Witty and tension filled, Killers of a Certain Age was an enjoyable read. Perhaps with more aches and body creaks than they once had, the four heroines in the novel are nothing to be trifled with. While the mystery behind the who and why did not come as a complete surprise, I enjoyed it just the same. The backstories of the characters were interesting, and one of the strengths of the novel was the relationships between the women. 

Thank you to everyone who voted for this book in my May TBR List Poll! 

Challenges Met: Mount TBR / COYER


Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
(Berkley, 2023; 368 pgs)
Put the kettle on, there’s a mystery brewing…  
Tea-shop owner. Matchmaker. Detective? [Goodreads Summary]
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers was such a fun read! It was heartwarming, laugh out loud funny and charming wrapped in a well thought out mystery. Vera Wong's tea shop has seen better days. She is a 60 year old widow with an adult son who is too busy to take much time out for her. And only one regular customer. One morning, she comes downstairs from her living quarters into the shop and discovers a dead body. In anticipation of the police, she makes tea and prepares for their arrival. Vera is sure the man was murdered but the police aren't so certain. Vera comes to the conclusion that she can do a better job in finding the killer than the police.

Vera befriends her suspects as only Vera can, over tea and a little mothering, which they all seem to be in need of. The mystery is told from the point of view of several different characters, including Vera, a format that works very well for this novel. All of the characters (except the victim) are relatable, none of whom I wanted to be guilty but whom all had motives. Vera is really the heart of the novel, which, of course, will come as no surprise. I forgive author Jesse Q. Sutanto for putting off the next Aunties book to write this one. It's my favorite of hers yet. 

Challenges Met: Cruisin' with the Cozies / COYER

Have you read either of these books? If so, what did you think? 


Mouse was reluctant to let me read the first book in her favorite series, but she finally relented (I'd been begging her for ages now). I read Keeper of the Lost Cities Illustrated and Annotated Edition (#1) by Shannon Messenger (Aladdin, 2012; 544 pgs) this past week. Sophie is a prodigy in more ways than one. At 12 years old, she is a senior in high school and a Telepath. On a school field trip one day, Sophie meets Fitz, a mysterious boy who also has telepathic abilities. Sophie's life changes irrevocably after that, and she is forced to leave her old life behind for a new one--one filled with elves and other fantastical beings. Sophie was an anomaly in the human world and she is proving to be one in the elven world as well. There is a lot Sophie doesn't know about herself, where she came from and why she was hiding among humans. And others want to know too--some of them not so nice.

I can see why my daughter enjoyed this book so much. Sophie doesn't really fit in among the humans and stands out even amongst the elves. She is insecure and smart. That makes her a very relatable character. Although, she does feel a bit more at home in the elven world ultimately--developing strong friendships and attending a school that focuses on helping her better understand and hone her special abilities. There are life endangering moments, not so well kept secrets as well as some that are tightly kept, interesting creatures, and the typical tween drama (bullying, crushes, and angst). 

Keeper of the Lost Cities was cute and kept me entertained. There is something to be said about elves with varying abilities--what I might call magic, but they think of more as science. There are gnomes and goblins too. Shannon Messenger put a lot of thought into her world--and it was fun to step into the world she's created. I admit I did laugh when I first came across a dinosaur, and the novel suffers from all the significant characters being exceptionally good-looking, which always makes me cringe. While I might not be as enamored with this book as my daughter is, I did like it and am interested in seeing where this series will take me next. 

Challenges Met: Mount TBR / Backlist / Big Books Summer

Have you read this middle grade novel and series? 


When I asked Mouse if there was anything special she wanted to do to celebrate the end of the school year, she immediately said she wanted to go to Barnes and Noble.  I wasn't going to complain! We made another trip to the bookstore last weekend after the baseball game. These are our combined finds from the trips: 


Deenie by Judy Blume
Curse of the Night Witch (Emblem Island #1) by Alex Aster
The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson
Serafina and the Black Cloak (#1) by Robert Beatty


Sasaki and Miyano, Vol. 1 by Shou Harusono
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 0 by AidaIro
The Savior's Book Café Story in Another World, Vol. 2 by  Kyouka Izumi, Oumiya, and Reiko Sakurada


King of Scars (#1) by Leigh Bardugo
Rule of Wolves (King of Scars #2) by Leigh Bardugo
Legends & Lattes (#1) by Travis Baldree


Atalanta by Jennifer Saint
Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid

What new books made it onto your shelf recently? 


We celebrated the final day of school last month by going to see the movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. It was fun, if a bit silly--although, that is part of its charm.

I finally caught up and finished Dead to Me. I love Christina Applegate in general and she does such a good job in the series. I think my favorite character though is Judy, played by Linda Cardellini. It's a fairly dark comedy, and very well done.

I took the plunge and watched the post-apocalyptic series Sweet Tooth. My daughter said the main character Gus reminds her of a couple of the anime characters she and I love for his innocence and seeing the good in others. I have not read the original comic book series and so am not able to compare the two. I like the show, although cannot say I love it.

My family and I watched the finale of Ted Lasso. The third and final season has gotten some criticism, but I enjoyed it overall. It's such an uplifting show and seeing the characters grow and their relationships evolve over the course of the series was among the best parts of it. A person does not have to be a soccer or sports fan to appreciate the show.

We are diving back into the X-Files, slowly making our way through season one after having stalled for a little while there--too interested in other things.

Have you watched any of these shows? What have you watched recently?


I hope you have a great week! Let me know what you have been up to!

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57 comments:

  1. Red Robin- yum. ha ha. Nice to see the Ashley Weaver book. I think I read her first book or two but then lost track of her stuff. I'm glad she's doing well.

    I want to try the Raybourn book.

    Love the look of Atalanta. And I still need to see Dungeons and Dragons. I thought it looked too silly but I have heard good things? :)

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    1. Greg - It had been awhile since we were last at Red Robin, so it was a nice treat. :-)

      I am loving the Ashley Weaver book so far. I hope you do get a chance to read the Raybourn book. I think you might like it. I couldn't help but get a copy of Atalanta when I saw it. I have a soft spot for all these Greek mythology retellings and need to be careful I don't overdo it. They seem to be everywhere right now.

      Dungeons and Dragons was a bit on the silly side, it's true, but it was fun, and I enjoyed it. I do recommend going in with low expectations just the same. LOL

      Thank you for stopping by!

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    2. I haven't been to Red Robin in AGES.

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  2. I voted for Weyward as that's on my TBR as well. I've been re-watching CSI:NY lately. Have a great week. :)

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    1. Maree - It's been ages since I watched an episode of CSI. It wasn't one I ever really got into but I did enjoy the episodes I saw. Thank you for voting and have a great week too!

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  3. Congratulatiosn to your daughter! That's amazing!

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    1. Sophie - Thank you! Mouse was so surprised when they called her name. She knew about the award but didn't think she'd qualify for it. Thank you for visiting!

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  4. Weyward and The London Seance Society are both on my list! It sounds like you had a nice day out. :) Any day with a trip to a book store is a good one.

    I enjoyed Dungeons and Dragons way more than I expected lol. Ted Lasso too.

    I've heard good things about The Keeper of Lost Cities! I will have to try it.

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    1. Erin - Don't they both sound good? I am glad I am making you choose between them. LOL Just about every time I ask my daughter if there's anything special she wants to do, she says Barnes and Noble. It's hard to say no to that.

      I feel the same way about Dungeons and Dragons--I enjoyed it much ore than I expected too.

      Thank you for stopping by!

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  5. Happy reading Wendy, I voted for Weyward, I have it on my TBR list. I've had my eye on Killers of a Certain Age, glad you enjoyed it. And how fun you and Mouse are enjoying the Shannon Messenger series. Enjoy the Barnes and Noble book haul! I keep meaning to go to the one a few towns over, I haven't been in so long and it has two floors. Have a nice week!

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    1. Naida -Mouse loves visiting our local Barnes and Noble. It's hard to say no when she asks to go. LOL I am glad Mouse is willing to share her favorite series with me finally! She was so adamant that I not read it for so long. Thank you for voting and I hope you have a nice week too!

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  6. It sounds like the day out went well even without your mom - glad to hear your great-aunt is making progress. And what a treat to have your daughter want to visit B & N for her birthday treat:)). I quite enjoyed Killers of a Certain Age - but wasn't as blown away by it as I'd hoped. Oh well. I love the sound of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - thank you for a cracking review and have a great week:)).

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    1. Sarah - A trip to Barnes and Noble was a great way to close out the school year. :-) Killers of a Certain Age was fun, although it won't make my end of the year top ten list, I imagine. I hope you have a great week too. Thank you for stopping by!

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  7. It's been too long since I've spent an afternoon (a day?) at Barnes and Noble. Now that I have a gift card, maybe...It looks like you had a great time there.

    Keeper of the Lost Cities sounds like a wonderful series. It's great that you are able to read a favorite series of Mouse. I always tried to read what my sons were reading, and I found a lot of great books---especially The Phantom Tollbooth---that way.

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    1. Deb - I think Mouse's favorite place to go is Barnes and Noble. I am glad we have one in town to go to! I'm looking forward to our indie store reopening in their new location later this month. It's going to be close to where my daughter has her voice lessons and it'll be so tempting to pop over to the bookstore every week while I wait.

      Mouse makes it easy to want to read the books she's reading because we have such similar tastes. :-)

      Thank you for visiting!

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  8. I've been meaning to go to a minor league game here. Those teams need our support. The cover of Weyward looks great. Here's my SP: https://bonniereadsandwrites.com/2023/06/04/sunday-post-seeing-clearly-sundaypost/

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    1. Bonnie - I was surprised how few people were at the game, but I guess I shouldn't be. I agree, our minor league teams need our support. We hadn't been to a game in awhile and it was nice to go. My husband and I used to go all the time before Mouse was born and then more sporadically after that. Thank you for voting and stopping by!

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  9. I haven't read any of the books in your poll, but I voted anyway! They all look good so I don't think you could go wrong, but Weyward appealed to me most, so I want to know if you like it.

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    1. Joy - Weyward does sound really good, doesn't it? Even if it doesn't win, I look forward to reading it. Thank you for voting and visiting!

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  10. Yay for the end of the school year, and a great book haul from Barnes and Noble! Have a great week.

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    1. Cindy - It is always a relief when the school season is over. :-) I hope you have a great week too. Thank you for stopping by!

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  11. Sounds like you had a wonderful day out! That's quite the B&N book haul.

    I almost didn't vote in your TBR poll because honestly, all three of those look really good, and at least two of them are on my TBR list already.

    I enjoyed your thoughts on Killers of a Certain Age and Keeper of the Lost Cities. The former is on my TBR list, and I have been curious about the latter, though I think I have enough MG books on my TBR list already to keep me going for a good long while.

    Have a great week!

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    1. Lark - There are so many middle grade novels I want to read and many are on my daughter's bookshelves. I hope you like Killers of a Certain Age when you read it! Thank you for voting and visiting!

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  12. You are doing such fun things. I'm glad the weather has been good. I think we are going into the inferno next though. I voted for Weyward. I'd like to read it myself sometime.

    Anne - Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post

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    1. Anne - I am grateful for the nice weather we've been having. I don't doubt it will be a hot summer so I'm trying to enjoy this while it lasts. Thank you for voting and stopping by!

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  13. I didn't choose one of your TBR books, but that's because I haven't read any of them. I'm sure you'll enjoy whatever you read. Have a great week!

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    1. Yvonne - I do want to read all of them at some point. I look forward to seeing which one I will be reading first! Thank you for visiting and have a great week too.

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  14. A baseball game, B&N, and Red Robin sounds like a great day out! Lots of good choices on the reading front, too. Hope you enjoy them!

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    1. JoAnn - It was a great day. :-) Thank you for stopping by!

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  15. I LOVE Ted Lasso and am so sad it's ended. Glad to hear you also enjoy it. And, I am glad you liked Killers of Certain Age, which I thought was fun.

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    1. Helen - Killers of a Certain Age was a lot of fun. :-) Thank you for visiting!

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  16. That tour sounds very cool! I have Weyward on my TBR. It looks so good! Have a great week. :-)

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    1. Meezan - The girls really enjoyed themselves. :-) I am looking forward to reading Weyward. And it has such a pretty cover. Thank you for stopping by!

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  17. I'm impressed Mouse is such a good reader & likes to go to the bookstore for her graduation gift. She reads long books! Happy summer to you all. We have a minor league baseball team here - it would be fun to go. I need to get into Ted Lasso ... I have seen like one episode. Enjoy your books.

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    1. Susan - Mouse would tell you the longer the better. She doesn't like her books to end. I think that's why she prefers series books too.

      My husband and I used to go to local minor league games more often but that was years ago. It was always fun. I am not a sports fan in any serious way. More a casual fan. I enjoy going to games now and then, but don't really follow any sports. Thank you for visiting!

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  18. It was so hard to pick which book to vote for because they all look good, but I finally had to go with the Library one. Have a great week...and I hope you enjoy your summer. :D

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  19. That's great about your daughter. I'm glad your family is doing well.

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  20. A ballgame, Barnes and Noble and Red Robin sound like a pretty great day! Yay for Mouse. She's such a hard worker and so smart. All the books on your list sound good but I voted for the Hester Fox book because I feel like I've heard the least amount about that one. I have read Killers of a Certain Age and Vera Wong and enjoyed them both but Vera Wong was definitely my favorite. Have a great week!

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    1. Katherine - It was! Mouse worked so hard this year. We're so proud of her. I am with you--Vera Wong was my favorite of the two as well. Thank you for voting and visiting!

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  21. It is great that your daughter enjoys reading so much and is willing to share her favorites with you! The end of the school got here fast this year! I loved Killers of a Certain Age and Vera Wong. Have a great week, Wendy!

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    1. Carole - This school year seemed to fly by. I can't believe it's over. Thank you for stopping by!

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  22. Congrats to Mouse for her award! That is amazing!

    All three books sounded good but Weyward sounded particularly amazing so I voted for it!

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  23. No nice day is complete with out a trip to Barnes and Noble. I'm about to start Untangled- it comes highly recommended from my Mom friends.

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    1. I hope you and I both enjoy Untangled and find it to be a worthwhile read! Thank you for stopping by!

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  24. I can't believe it's June, too. Where did the time go? And congrats to Mouse for the award! You all must be so proud of her. :)

    I've a hard time choosing the book for your next read. They all sound so good. But I'm intrigued by Weyward not only by the blurb but by its lovely cover, too. So I think I'll vote for this book. ;)

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    1. Melody - Thank you! I really like the cover of Weyward too. :-) Thank you for voting and visiting!

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  25. Congratulations to Mouse! I love that she wants to celebrate with trips to the bookstore. Hope you guys have a wonderful summer with lots of good reads. I did vote in your reading poll but it was hard. I have all of those books on my Kindle and can't make up my mind which one I'd want to start.

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    1. Iliana - It's impossible to say no to a trip to the bookstore. :-) Thank you for voting and stopping by!

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  26. Congrats to Mouse on her award! Sounds like you've been busy but it looks like you still squeezed in some good reads. I've got Vera Wong coming up on my TBR and I'm excited for it. I voted for the London Seance Society because I just finally read her last book and loved it.

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    1. Suzanne - Thank you! I hope you enjoy Vera Wong as much as I did. Thank you for voting and visiting!

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  27. Congratulations to Mouse on her award. It's nice when they recognize kids for hard work and not just sports and arts. I'm glad to hear your great-aunt is doing better and your mom might be home soon, Wendy. I enjoyed Playing it Safe and hope you did as well. Lots of great books here. I haven't watched Ted Lasso yet, but it is on my list. So many friends have enjoyed it. I hope you have had a wonderful week.

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    1. Carla - Thank you! My great aunt is settling in at home and my mom is hoping to be home next week. :-) I really enjoyed Playing It Safe too! I hope you have a great weekend and thank you for stopping by!

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  28. Welcome to the Big Book Summer Challenge, Wendy! So glad you d3cided to join the fun this summer! You can also check out our Goodreads group for some fun big book chat all summer :) I look forward to seeing which Big Book(s) you read this summer!

    Sue
    2023 Big Book Summer Challenge

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