I had a good reading week, happy with all the books I’ve read. Today I’ve decided to return one book to the library and may borrow it in the future if I feel like a sad read set in WW11. It is held in high regard by many readers and published this year. I peeked at the end and noticed it had the same kind of ending as a book I read last year The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali, and I thought, you know what – I can take one book ending like that, but not another just at the moment!
What I read last week:
What I am reading now:
I am almost at the end of this and should finish it this Monday as my last book in August. I have really enjoyed it, I love that Downton Abbey feel to the kitchen where Kat the heroine is the cook back late nineteen century. I really like this cozy mystery series. I have NOT peeked at the ending of this one, tempting, I am a bit of a take a look at the ending reader, but being disciplined for this one!
Up next:

Aw, I don’t like sad endings.
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LOL! I love how you wrote about taking a peek at the ending! That is so cute! I hope your discipline was rewarded with a fabulous ending!
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It was a fun ending and I really enjoyed the book.
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There’s a person in my book club who usually reads the ending first, too! I’m the exact opposite; I hate to even read a review ahead of time because almost everything can seem like a spoiler to me! I’ve been considering starting that mystery series by Jennifer Ashley myself. It sounds good!
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It is good Laurie, fun reads.
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Looks like a good reading week for you, Kathryn, and I so get not wanting a sad book right now. Funny thing is, though, that I would never even think of peeking at the ending of a book! ha ha I think that must be one of those “two types of people” things.
Hope you enjoying your books this week – thanks for hosting the linkup!
Sue
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Sue you bet. I try not to peek but at times I do. I need some kind of happy ending and sometimes I just gotta make sure!!!!
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I want that Ashley book 🙂
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I enjoyed Say No More. I’ll have to look for Murder in the East End. I love Downton Abbey and I love cozy mysteries.
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In that case the series by Jennifer Ashley is perfect for you.
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It must be a good one if you’re not spoiling the ending! 😉
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I loved A Week at the Shore and the Jennifer Wiener is on my list thanks Kathryn looks like you had a fab week!
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I like happy endings.
A WEEK AT THE SHORE looks good. That cover is gorgeous.
ENJOY your week, Kathryn.
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You covered some great material thus week!
Happy Monday!
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Yeah, there are some books that have a sad theme and sometimes I’m just not in the mood for that. These days I read nonfiction for information and learning and fiction for pleasure. Glad you had a great reading week!
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One has to be in the right mood to read certain books. Glad you got a lot of reading done. Thanks for hosting. Have a wonderful week!
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I’m not a read the end reader unless I know I won’t finish. Glad you like the Ashley book!
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A lot of books are just too sad for me to read right now.
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When I was younger I ALWAYS read the last few pages first. Using an ereader makes it harder but I DID do it with a book where I felt I needed to prepare myself for a tragic ending to the story.
Happy reading.
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Yes need to be prepared for tragic ending. And I can do it pretty easily on my Kindle when I need to!!
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Say No More looks good! I like a good thriller or mystery. 🙂
Hope you have a fabulous new week.
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Fair enough, the general state of the world is depressing enough right now.
Wishing you a great reading week
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I have the Jennifer Ashley series on my wishlist. It looks wonderful. I hope you have a great week!
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I really don’t peek at the endings. I rarely even read the full book summary because I don’t want spoilers! All our different reading habits are funny, aren’t they? Enjoy your week!
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I enjoyed A Week at the Shore and Big Summer. I’m curious about Say No More. Have a great week!
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I’m not into sad endings right now, either. Way too much craziness going on in the world.
Murder in the East End sounds superb. I’ll have to add it to my wish list. Thanks for sharing.
Hope you have a nice week.
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Funny you had some Summer books but aren’t you in your winter season. 🙂
I’m not big on reading books with sad endings.
Hope you have a good week and enjoy your reading!
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