With frigid temps and several new inches of snow we stayed at home most of the week. I read a lot and watched a Netflix dvd: The Railway Man – anyone see it? Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman star. It’s based on the true story (and memoir of the same title) of Eric Lomax.
Book arrivals: (linked to Mailbox Monday)
- Rescue Me, Maybe by Jackie Bouchard (purchased)
- This Heart of Mine by Brenda Novak (Mira)
- Heart Stone by Lois Greiman (Kensington)
Last week on Bookfan:
- Spotlight/US Giveaway: The Housemaid’s Daughter
- Review: Finding Hope
- #FitWalkers Weekly Update
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I’m reading The Martian right now too. I’m enjoying it but not sure how much. What do you think?
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I’m about an hour in on the audio – the narrator is good and I’m finding the story good. Only 9+ hours to go 🙂
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happy reading 🙂
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Thanks!
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I haven’t seen The Railway Man, but stumbled on an old movie with Colin Firth the other day (can’t remember the name). He’s a great actor. Stay warm and enjoy your new books.
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I’m a big fan of Mr. Firth 🙂
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I haven’t even heard of The Railway Man but you’ve piqued my interest. I hope you can get out more this week!
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It’s a good story but some of the POW camp scenes are difficult to watch.
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I have never read Brenda Novak. I can’t wait to hear what you think of it.
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I really like this series (Whiskey Creek).
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Thanks! I am going to look into those books.
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I have not seen The Railway Man, but I am hoping it comes on one of our Movie Channels on our satellite dish.. I have many of these books on my tbr list or already on my tbr pile… Can’t wait for Robyn Carr’s new book.
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I’m enjoying the RC book, Kathleen.
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Enjoy your new books, and I have noticed The Railway Man on the queue at On Demand…and I love Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth…so today? I love watching movies and Netflix on Sundays.
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I’m not a huge movie fan (at least in theaters) but my husband watched it and thought I might like it. It was good but the POW camp scenes were tough to watch.
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I would love to be snowed in and reading!! I have One Wish on my list to read in a week or two, hope you are enjoying it.
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I love Robyn Carr’s books and this one is good. I haven’t read one in a while so it’s very comforting to read her words again. Love the way she tells a story.
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Colin Firth? Hmm, that’s one I need to see.
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That was my reaction too 🙂
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Snow and cold keeping you inside and I’m hiding out in the aircon and reading lol. What did you think of The Railway Man? it’s on my watchlist but this weekend we watched Gone Girl … intense. Have a great week and enjoy your reads. The Housemaid’s Daughter caught my eye, I’m off to check it out.
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It was good but like I mentioned in a few other comments, the POW scenes were difficult to watch. I still haven’t watched Gone Girl (didn’t read it either). I will someday. Have a good week, Sheree. Hope the temps cool off a bit too!
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The Martian is one I am interested in. And I almost picked up One Wish too. Your three new books, especially Rescue Me, Maybe, look good. I’ll be looking for your comments. Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Martha!
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Stopping by to say hi as I’ve seen you purchased “Rescue Me, Maybe”. Thanks so much for buying the book! I hope you’ll enjoy it! Thanks again!
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I look forward to reading it!
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I love Colin Firth, he’s a great actor. Love the idea of snow, even though I don’t like super-cold weather! Stay warm 🙂
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Thanks, Sam 🙂
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ENJOY your new books.
The Housemaid’s Daughter sounds good.
ENJOY your new week of reading.
Elizabeth
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My Mailbox Monday
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Thanks, Elizabeth!
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Hearthstone sounds really good and the cover is pretty. How are you liking The Martian? I have heard amazing things about it.
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At an hour in on the audiobook, I’m enjoying it so far.
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Everyone seemed to like The Martian; I hope you are enjoying it too.
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Thanks, Serena, I am.
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I think I’ve seen previews for The Railway Man. I’ll have to look out for it on netflix. Lately we’ve just been binging tv series, lol. Have a great reading week! I need to start The Martian soon.
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Have a good week, Lucy!
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Enjoy your new arrivals. I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about The Martian.
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Thanks, Carol. Have a good week!
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The Railway Man sounds really good, thanks! for sharing.
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Have a good week, Mary Ann!
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Hope you enjoy your new books!
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Thanks 🙂
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So many great books, so little time. 🙂 Love the cover on Finding Hope.
Thanks for visiting The Busy Mom’s Daily.
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Same here – I hid in the house last week unless I absolutely had to venture out!
Hope you are enjoying The Martian.
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Enjoy your new books!
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