It's Monday!! What Are YOU Reading? - 3/10/2025

                              

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I hope you had a great reading week.

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This is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at BOOK DATE!

Post the books completed, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish at some point.

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Books Completed:

TOUGH LUCK by Sandra Dallas - review will be on April 29, 2025.

Another delightful read with delightful characters.

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THE BOOK CLUB FOR TROUBLESOME WOMEN by Marie Bostwick - review will be on April 23.

So delightful - women of the 1960s realize they don't have to be a housewife and a mother after reading a book for their book club.  :)

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MY DAUGHTER IS MISSING by JD Kirk - review will be on April 20, 2025.

A good storyline, but a lot of violence and a brutal secondary character.

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THE KEEPER OF LOST ART by Laura Morelli - review will be on April 22, 2025.

Excellent research - just dragged a bit for me.

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STRANGERS IN TIME by David Baldacci - review will be on April 19, 2025.

Oh my - this is SO GOOD.  Add it to your TBR - you won't want to miss it.

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THE MURDER SHOW by Matt Goldman - review will be on April 17, 2025.

My first book by this author - it held my interest.

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FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY by Jennifer E. Smith - review will be on April 16, 2025.

A light read, but also heartbreaking.

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CORAM HOUSE by Bailey Seybolt - review will be on April 15, 2025.

This is SO good!!  If you are a fan of mystery/thriller books, add it to your TBR.

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THE MATCHMAKER by Aisha Saeed - spotlight will be on April 9, 2025.

Wasn't grabbing me - I'll have a spotlight for the book on April 9.

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THE PAGE TURNER by Viola Shipman - spotlight will be on April 8, 2025.

Started it - very disappointed - not continuing.  I was so looking forward to reading it.  I hope it works out better for others.

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THE UNLUCKY ONES by Hannah Morrissey - review will be on April 5.

Very brutal scenes - not a favorite.

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THE UMBRELLA MAKER'S SON by Tod Lending - review is in the book's title.

Heartbreaking, but oh so good.  

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SALTWATER by Katy Hays - review will be on March 27, 2025.

This is GOOD!!  Set in Capri - Lies and Secrets!!

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THE OTHER PEOPLE by C. B. Everett - review will be on March 25, 2025.

Cleverly done, but a little too out there for me...on the verge of horror if you ask me.

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FOUR RED SWEATERS by Lucy Adlington - review will be on March 22, 2025.

Well researched - Brilliant, amazing writing with wonderful characters.

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CLAIRE, DARLING by Callie Kazumi - review will be on March 16, 2025.

Pretty good - a bit slow at first, but turns out good.

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THE FISHERMAN'S GIFT by Julia R. Kelly - review will be on March 20, 2025.

A beautiful read - a bit slow at first, but so well written for a debut.

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BEACH VIBES by Susan Mallery - review will be on March 19, 2025, 2025.

A lovely read about family and choices.

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A MAP TO PARADISE by Susan Meissner - review will be on March 18, 2025.

Well-researched with great characters, but it wasn't as engaging as her other books for me until around 40%.

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BROKEN COUNTRY by Claire Leslie Hall - review will be on March 4, 2025.

Emotional and so good.

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THE YOUNGER WOMAN by Cate Ray - review is in the book's title.

A bit slow, but got intense as the book ends and things were wrapped up.

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THE SECRET HISTORY OF AUDREY JAMES by Heather Marshall - review is in the book's title.

EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT - I didn't want to put it down.

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THE LOST PASSENGER by Frances Quinn - review is in the book's title.

EXCELLENT - great storyline and a lovable main character.

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Book Currently Reading:

SUCH A GOOD MOM by Julia Spiro - review will be on April 30, 2025.

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Books Up Next:

JULIE CHAN IS DEAD by Leann Zhang - review will be on May 1, 2025.

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THE RIVER KNOWS YOUR NAME by Kelly Mustian - review will be on May 2, 2025.

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PARENTS WEEKEND by Alex Haley - review will be on May 6, 2025.

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THE BANNED BOOKS OF BERLIN by Daisy Wood - review will be on May 12.

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SUMMER ON CAPE MAY by Monica Garner - review will be on May 19, 2025.

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THE GIRLS OF GOOD FORTUNE by Kristina McMorris - review will be on May 20, 2025.

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MARGUERITE BY THE LAKE by Mary Dixie Carter - review  will be on May 22, 2025.

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THE LAST FERRY OUT by Andrea Bartz - review will be o May 23, 2025.

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THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD BEACH AND BOOK CLUB by Martha Hall Kelly - review will be on May 27, 2025.

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THE BUSYBODY BOOK CLUB by Freya Sampson - review will be on May 28, 2025.

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BEACH HOUSE RULES by Kristy Woodson Harvey - review will be on May 29, 2025.

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WHISPERS OF DEAD GIRLS by Marlee Bush - review will be on May 30, 2025.

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LIE LIKE THE DEVIL by Birgitte Margen - review will be on June 2, 2025.

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THE GHOSTWRITER by Julie Clark - review will be on June 5, 2025.

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THE FAMINE ORPHANS by Patricia Falvey - review will be on June 6, 2025.

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THE EXPAT AFFAIR by Kimberly Belle - review will be on June 9, 2025.

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THE ENGLISH MASTERPIECE by Katherine Reay - review will be on June 10, 2025.

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SHAW CONNOLLY LIVES TO TELL Gillian French - review will be June 17, 2025.

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HAZEL SAYS NO by Jessica Berger Gross - review will be on June 18, 2025.

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LAST DANCE BEFORE DAWN by Katharine Schellman - review will be on June 19, 2025.

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BEFORE DOROTHY by Hazel Gaynor - review will be on June 20, 2025.

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PARTY OF LIARS Kelsey Cox - review will be on July 1, 2025.

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THE LOST STORY OF EVA FUENTES by Chanel Cleeton - review will be on July 2, 2025.

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THE LAKE ESCAPE by Jamie Day - review will be on July 15, 2025.

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WAYWARD GIRLS by Susan Wiggs - review will be on July 16, 2025.

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DEATH OF AN EX by Delia Pitts - review will be on July 17, 2025.

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THAT LAST CAROLINA SUMMER by Karen White - review will be on July 22, 2025.

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THE LIES THEY TOLD by Elle Marie Wiseman - review will be on July 29, 2025.

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THE LOCKED WARD by Sarah Pekkanen - review will be on August 5, 2025.

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THE WRONG SISTER by Claire Douglas - review will be on August 6, 2025.

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HIGH SEASON by Katie Bishop - review will be on August 12, 2025.

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THE WITCH'S ORCHARD by Archer Sullivan - review will be on August 13, 2025.

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JOY MOODY IS OUT OF TIME by Kerryn Mayne - review will be on August 19, 2025.

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ONE DARK NIGHT by Hannah Richell - review will be on August 20, 2025.

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BODIES IN THE SAND by Crystal Murphy - review will be on September 1, 2025.

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THE CABERNET CLUB by Margie Zable Fisher and Rona S. Zable - review will be on September 2, 2025.

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A MURDEROUS BUSINESS by Cathy Pegau - review will be on September 16, 2025.

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THE HITCHHIKERS by Chevy Stevens - review will be on October 7, 2025.

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