Book arrivals: (linked to Mailbox Monday)
- The Last Chance Christmas Ball by Mary Jo Putney et al (Kensington)
- Bliss: A Novel by Shay Mitchell & Michaela Blaney (St. Martin’s Press)
- Christmas at Lilac Cottage by Holly Martin (purchased)
- The Gift of a Charm by Melissa Hill (St. Martin’s Griffin)
Last week on Bookfan:
- Review: Christmas in Mustang Creek by Linda Lael Miller
- Review: Evergreen Springs by RaeAnne Thayne
- #FitReaders Weekly Check-in
Currently reading:
We saw The Martian yesterday and loved it. When my husband told me our tickets were for the 3D version I was pretty sure I wouldn’t enjoy it (I once got motion sickness from a Woody Allen film, lol). I was wrong – it was great and I recommend seeing it that way if you have a choice.
I’ll be away next week but I have a few posts scheduled. I’ll be back visiting blogs and commenting after Oct. 12th. Have a great week!
Bookfan 
I am reading Rainy Day Sisters and loving it. I also love the look of Christmas at Lilac Cottage…enjoy! Thanks for sharing and have a great week.
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Glad to hear you’re loving Rainy Day Sisters! I’m hoping to finish it this week. Have a great week, Laurel.
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It’s nice to see the Christmas books coming out, I love that time of year (and it’s coming quick!).
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This year has flown by, hasn’t it? I love reading Christmas books.
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Oh so happy you loved The Martian, I think it will have to be 2D where I am though. I once got motion sickness at an Imax theatre. Too real! Hope you are enjoying Rainy Day Sisters, I did.
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Matt Damon was a great choice for the role of Mark. I hope you enjoy it when you get to see it.
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Ohh the Putney one
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I read so many favorable reviews for it that I had to grab it before it was archived at netgalley. I have high hopes 🙂
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I’m glad to hear The Martian is so good – I think we’ll try to see it soon.
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I was relieved that the movie didn’t do a disservice to the book. Hope you enjoy it, Kathy.
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I am going to try to see The Martian… I have two of your books coming my way Christmas at Mustang Creek and Evergreen Springs. Can’t wait to start reading them.
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Lovely books! We will miss you! We are seeing The Martian tomorrow!
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Hope you’re having a great week away! We are planning to see The Martian this week and will definitely keep the 3D version in mind. Your holiday reads look very tempting!
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Mary, enjoy your lovely new books. I’ve heard good things about <i.The Martian.
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I am in no way ready for Christmas reading!!! Jason wants to listen to The Martian before we see it but I don’t know if he’ll be able to wait that love – he loves Matt Damon 🙂 Glad it was good.
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Lots of Christmas reads, though I too feel it’s really too early for Christmas. Here in Melbourne lots of clearance sales of Christmassy items
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Christmas at Lilac Cottage looks so pretty and I can’t wait to see what you think of Rainy Day Sisters. It definitely looks like a book that I would enjoy. Have a great week!
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At a loss as to which of these I’d read first, I hope you have an easier time deciding. Happy reading.
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I am looking forward to seeing the movie with my DH. Not sure we will have a 3D version near our small town.
I do hope you enjoy The Last Chance Christmas Ball. All of your Christmas reads make me think I should start lining up a few more. 🙂 Be Safe and Happy reading!
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