It's Monday!! What Are YOU Reading? - 9/7/2026

                                         

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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:

MURDER ON 34TH STREET by Mariah Fredericks - review will be on October 12, 2026.

A light, entertaining read about Macy's and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - someone threatens to kill Santa.

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RED SEAL by Rosa Kwon Easton - review will be on October 8, 2026.

Historical fiction about Korea during their turmoil during WWII.

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THE STORY BAKER by Carsten Henn - review will be on October 13, 2026.

A very enjoyable, heartfelt read with characters that will stay with you.

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THE UNDERCOVER BOOKSHOP by Katherine Reay - review will be on October 7, 2026.

Very good - a delightful read with characters you would love to meet.

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THE MEMORY OF BORROWED BOOKS by Meg Anderson - review will be on October 6, 2026.

Ohhhh...this book is so good.  Don't miss it!!

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A DEADLY ENTANGLEMENT by Cathy Pegau - spotlight will be on September 18, 2026.

Not connecting with the storyline.

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BLUE JEAN SUMMER by Maggie Gates - review will be on September 17, 2026.

A cute read with cowboys!! :)

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THE BOOKSHOP WOMAN by Nanako Hanada - spotlight will be on September 16, 2026.

Wasn't connecting with me.

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I'LL BE WATCHING YOU by Allison Brennan - spotlight will be on September 15, 2026.

Disappointed - I normally like her books.

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A BEAUTIFUL LIE by Tanya Grant - spotlight will be on September 9, 2026.

Didn't like it.  :)

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THE MYSTIC AND THE MISSING GIRL by Vikki VanSickle - review will be on September 8, 2026.

A very enjoyable cozy mystery with great characters.

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UNTAMED COAST by Kevin C. Morris - review is in the book's title.

It was good - a murder set in Alaska.

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WHEN PARIS WHISPERS by Marianne C. Bohr - spotlight is in the book's title.

Wasn't getting pulled in.  

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A FINE LAYER OF DUST by Barbara Conrey - review is in the book's title.

A beautifully written, emotional read that will appeal to women’s fiction fans and fans of domestic turmoil. 

You won’t want it to end.

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A FARMHOUSE IN FRANCE by Rachel Lucas - review is in the book's title.

Ohhh...LOVED this book.   A sweet read with great characters and setting.

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Book Currently Reading:

BAD GIRLS GO EVERYWHERE by Ellen Sherman - review will be on October 16, 2026.

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Books Up Next:

THE CALAMITY CLUB by Kathryn Stockett - review will be on a future date.

Sounds good, but putting this on hold for now - it is 600+ pages.

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THE DIARY AT THE IRISH ADOPTION HOUSE by Michelle Vernal - review will be on October 22, 2026.

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MISSING MOLLY by Natalie Barelli - review will be on October 21, 2026.

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THE PIANO TEACHER OF MONTPARNASSE by Heather Morris - review will be on October 23, 2026.

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COZY LITTLE CHRISTMAS by Rae Anne Thayne - review will be on October 29, 2026.

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THE FRIDAY BOOKSHOP by Sawako Natori - review will be on November 3, 2026.

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SUNFLOWER SEASON by Danica Nava - review will be on November 4, 2026.

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PEREGRINE HILL by Nina De Gramont - review will be on November 10, 2026.

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WHEN THEY FIND ME by Carter Wilson -  review will be on November 11, 2026.

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REVENG PLOT by Stephanie Wrobel - review will be on November 12.

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THE BOOKER REBELLION by Susan Palmer - review will be on November 20, 2026.

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MURDER UNABRIDGED by P. J. Nelson - review will be on December 1, 2026.

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THE MAGIC OF CHAMOMILE COTTAGE by Heather Webber - review will be on December 2, 2026.

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THE BUREAU OF UNKNOWN FATES by Gaëlle Nohant - review will be on December 8, 2026.

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RABBIT, RABBIT by Jennifer E. Smith - review will be on December 15, 2026.

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THEY ONLY FOUND HER by Emy McGuire - review will be on December 16, 2026.

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DARLING YOU'RE NEXT by Marlee Bush - review will be on January 5, 2027.

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TAKE BACK THE NIGHT by Heather Gudenkauf, Kaira Rouda, and Kimberly Belle - review will be on January 12, 2027.

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BAD HONEYMOON by Jessie Garcia - review will be on January 19, 2027.

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SCREAM CITY by Hannah Norrissey - review will be on January 26, 2027.

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MARIA, MARIA by Jennifer Galvao - review will be on February 2, 2027.

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LIGHT THE WAY by Monica West - review will be on February 3, 2027.

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THE SOCIETY OF FORGOTTEN WIVES by Pam Jenoff - review will be on February 4, 2027.

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FIVE MORNINGS AT THE BOOKSHOP by Shea Ashdown - review will be on March 9, 2027.

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THE ENIGMAS by Emilia Hart - review will be on April 6, 2027.

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