This is my first Sunday Post in a month. I spent most of February helping my mom and siblings take care of my dad who was ill with recently diagnosed cancer. He passed away this week and the funeral will be next week. He was a wonderful man and at the moment I can’t imagine life without him.
Book arrivals: (linked to Mailbox Monday)
- The Lost for Words Bookshop by Stephanie Butland (from St. Martin’s Press)
- The Italian Party by Christina Lynch (from St. Martin’s Press)
- The Recipe Box by Viola Shipman (finished copy from St. Martin’s Press)
- The Patchwork Bride by Sandra Dallas (from St. Martin’s Press)
The last few weeks on Bookfan:
- Review: As Bright As Heaven
- Spotlight: Where the Wild Cherries Grow
- Review: The Queen of Hearts
- Review: The Tuscan Child
- Review: The Sins of Lord Lockwood
Reading plan for this week:
My go-to comfort read author:
Bookfan 
That really sucks, Mary.
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My deep sympathy Mary, what a tough time you’ve had and how you will miss him. I’ll be reading Jodi Thomas too this week and I do hope it is a comfort read.
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Mary, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this tough time. I hope you are surrounded by people who knew him and can share your memories. Thinking of your whole family.
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I’m so sorry to read of the passing of your father Mary. The photos you posted on him in the past were special. Hugs!
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My sympathies Mary on the passing away of your father.
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Mary.
I hope your books are a comfort…I’ve been eyeing As Bright as Heaven.
Thanks for sharing…and here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES
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Oh Mary…I am so sorry and sad for you. Please take care…my thoughts and prayers are with you as you get through next week.
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Hugs
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Mary, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all. {{Hugs}}
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So sorry about your dad. You, your mom, and your siblings will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs!
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Mary, I’m so very sorry about the loss of your Dad. It’s tough, really tough when our parents come to that stage. All of you are in my prayers. Big, big hugs.
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My deepest sympathy, Mary,
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Mary, I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
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Oh my heart is breaking for you. I’m so sorry for your loss.
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