Well its Monday, and a dull overcast day with threat of rain and wind to come. We did get some sunshine during the week here and there which was gobbled up! One day I picked up a friend in the city and we went around to our favourite chip shop in Eastbourne to collect oysters and scallops and chips. It was too windy and cold to get out of the car but we parked by the sea and that was great. Plus no scavenging seagulls!
What I read last week:
An Island Wedding was an audiobook that I had been listening to for some time, and I loved it. Other books will get reviews of some sort in time.
What I am reading now:
I picked up a book off my TBR that I bought on a whim when in the bookshop in 2018. Making progress on those shelves. Not far in but set in Scotland which is always a plus.
I am listening to The Summer Scoop
A novella from the Eternity Springs series.
Up next:
A library book came in so that’s up next. Finally our library did away with fines and followed many other libraries that do that overseas. I don’t usually get fines but I know one niece it will bring back to the library!
The Book Date 
Love overcast skies that give the hope for wind and rain. It’s monsoon season here in Tucson, Arizona, although it hasn’t rained much. I’m reading Lethal Practice by Peter Clement and am enjoying it. It’s a medical thriller. I like to watch Grey’s Anatomy and Chicago Med.
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No scavenging seagulls is always good and I’m so glad you were able to spend time with your friend despite the blustery weather. The Sarah Jio book is on my TBR. It sounds wonderful. Our library has dropped fines for the summer to encourage kids reading now that school is out. Enjoy your reading!
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It’ hotter than hades here Kathryn. Sounds like you enjoyed your visit with your friend
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Sorry its so hot Debbie, I hate hot weather.
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Yes, our library jumped on the fine-free bandwagon recently. We’ve yet to see how it will affect the library budget in the long run! In my state, each town is responsible for maintaining its own library, paying dues to belong to a network for sharing resources among the towns in the network. Your books look very summery! Good for this side of the world. Right now we’re stuck in an oppressive heat wave all week!
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Yes I always felt a library fine was a good donation to the library, I do hope they get funded well. Now we can request books from a number of libraries and with Libby it does make it more community focused.
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I’m hoping to listen to An Island Wedding. Love that series.
And I love scallops. Have a good week, Kathryn. Hopefully with more sunshine.
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Wow, no library fines! That would be a good thing for me!
It’s about to rain/storm here, too, but it’s hot and humid – going to be in the 90’s for at least the next 9 days!! I am barely stepping outside, which I hate – I love nature & the outdoors but just can’t tolerate this heat.
Sounds like you had a nice week – I love being at the beach, even in bad weather (in fact, I prefer it in the off-season when there are no crowds!). And some good books!
Enjoy your books this week, too, and thanks for hosting the linkup – going to try to catch up on visits this week!
Sue
2022 Big Book Summer Challenge
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Congrats on finishing 4 books!
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Happy reading!
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Every minute by the sea is precious!
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I need to start listening to the Jenny Colgan book. I have listened to all of the others, so I feel as though I should finish the series in the same way!
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Mmm…potato scollops are so good, especially if they are hand cut and battered (not the hash brown kind).
Nora Goes Off Script sounds like a lovely romcom, enjoy!
Wishing you a great reading week
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Enjoy your reads, Kathryn. Scallops and chips sound great. You can have the oysters. Have a great week. ❤📚
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I am only a recent Bluff oyster advocate and I must say – only cooked!!
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We are expecting some weather today as well. All your books sounds great. Love the cover on A Room at the Manor.
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Sounds like a nice week. I am loving the look and sound of A Room at the Manor. I hope you enjoy all of your reading!
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I’m sorry you didn’t get to eat by the sea with your friend but it sounds like you made the most of your day anyway!
Enjoy your week!
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I do love seafood but sorry to hear about the blustery weather! The delany book looks fun.
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Love the title NORA GOES OFF SCRIPT. 🙂
Our library dropped fines too…glad your niece will be coming back.
Have a great week, Kathryn.
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The upcoming Sarah Jio book sounds good! I’ve read a few of hers and always enjoy them. Have a wonderful week!
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It sounds like a nice outing with your friend! Out on the Oregon coast, we always have to worry about wind and rain–even in summer! Have a great week!
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Glad you were able to get together with a friend. Our library got rid of fines too. I am always good about returns though. Thanks for hosting.
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These all look so good. I have Vicki Delany’s book in my TBR. Hope you have a great week!
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I loved the Sarah Jio book. Enjoy your books!
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