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Read:
California by Edan Lepucki
Closed Doors by Lisa O’Donnell
Sadly, I abandoned Flying Shoes by Lisa Howarth
Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch
Currently Reading:
I’m reading The Sparrow, finally! (Thanks to Andi, Monika, and the rest of my pals that have raved about this book.)
I should mention that I’m reading this as part of The Estella Project. The reading list for season 2 has been released, you should join us!
Upcoming:
Maybe one of these?
Other Business:
Big Brother has started! Hooray for summer! Hooray for Julie Chen!
(I’m not the only fan…right?)
Around the Blogosphere:
Did you know that Kim at Sophisticated Dorkiness runs a Nonfiction Recommendation Engine? This week she featured memoirs. You can fill out a form for a personalized recommendation if you’re looking for something in particular. How cool is that?
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What have YOU been up to?
The Relentless Reader 
I was reading this, thinking (for whatever reason) it was a monthly wrap-up and was feeling much better about my June… alas, it was not so. 🙂 Can't wait to hear your thoughts on Summer House
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The Quick is one I have my eye on. Looking forward to your comments.HarveeBook Dilettante
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I am working on my monthly wrap-up 😀 I think I'm going to manage 7 books in June? Not terrible…well, yeah, kinda terrible for me. I'm the gal who used to read close to 20 books a month. What has happened to me? LolSummer House was creeeeeepy and good!
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I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth into that one 🙂 I think it's a chunkster…oh yep. I just looked, it's over 500 pages. Fun!
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I squeeeed when I saw that you're reading The Sparrow!!!! So so so glad you joined us for the #EstellaProject!
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I just started it last night and I admit I'm having some trouble getting into it! I think the scienc-y space-y stuff is holding me back a wee bit, but I have high hopes 😀
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Spoiler: Zero for me. ZERO. … I think I read fifteen last month. I'm not sure July is going to be any better. 🙂
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Can't wait to hear what you thought of Summer House with Swimming Pool. I'm almost to the top of the library hold list!
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I know some people don't like gifs, but I have to say that I like them. Especially when you use them. Random thought. Carry on with your day. 🙂
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Ohhhh damn. Well you know, it's SUMMER! Stupid \”real life\” gets in the way 😉
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I need to write a review for that one! It still has my head spinning, lol. I hope your hold comes up fast and that you like it as much as I did!
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People that don't like gifs??? Phooey! 😀
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I love Big Brother but not Julie Chen. She is so fake to me. Twisted, LOLHave a great week!!
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I have Take This Man on my TBR list – will be interested to hear what you think about it!
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I'm SO SO SO glad you're reading The Sparrow!!!!!!!
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Summer House With Swimming pool is one I need to get started on.
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The Estella Project is SO tempting! Maybe next go-round. I loved The Sparrow also, and should probably reread it at this point!
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Summer House is SO on my list! I want to read it right meow, but I also kind of want to hold off until my Hawaii trip in August maybe… garrrgghgh!
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I hope you love The Sparrow as much as I did!
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Oooo The Sparrow! I hope you're loving it, I'm hoping to get to it soon.
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I couldn't ignore The Sparrow hype anymore either and just got a copy to read sometime soon. Hope you are loving it!! You had a pretty kick-ass week…not sure my entire June was this good. 😉
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I want to do the Estella Project! Thinking about reading The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Klay, and there are a couple more on the list that I already own.
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