Friday, July 12, 2019

Sunday Post #306


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So this week flew by! Mine was pretty low key. The World Cup is over and while I'm happy for the US, I honestly would have been happy either way. And honestly, I think it's just the atmosphere I love- it's like the Olympics. I just like when they come together on the world stage. 

 In other news, this happened this week.  
  
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My reading has been all over the map this week. I wasn't really feeling anything so I picked up The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories- part of the British Library Crime Classics- and I've been enjoying the short stories. Sometimes a short story is just what you need. And I'm hoping to read The Girl in Red this weekend or at least soon.      

Limited Wish (Impossible Times, #2)The Girl in RedThe Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories

Song of the week 


PULP COVER OF THE WEEK: 

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NEW ARRIVAL/ UPCOMING REVIEWS:

Last Ones Left Alive

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41 comments:

  1. BiblioSanctumJuly 12, 2019 at 11:48 PM

    Last Ones Left Alive is one I have on my watchlist - haven't heard too much about it or seen much buzz or reviews yet, but I'm curious! Would be interested to hear what you thought.

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  2. Tammy SparksJuly 13, 2019 at 6:40 AM

    Oh wow, love the deer video! Also, I love how the people are just watching it and not interfering. So respectful.

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  3. chucklesthescotJuly 13, 2019 at 8:21 AM

    I can't believe that the Olympics are next year. The years are going by a bit too quickly for my liking. I wish I was a vampire!

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  4. Lark July 13, 2019 at 10:16 AM

    Love the art! And that soylent green tee made me laugh.
    (And I just got my copy of The Girl In Red from the library, and I'm very excited to start reading it.)

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  5. Mary KirklandJuly 13, 2019 at 11:59 AM

    That deer was just enjoying the water. lol

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  6. Samantha@WLABBJuly 13, 2019 at 4:45 PM

    The World Cup didn't give me the feels of the Olympics, because I felt there was a lot of drama, but I love seeing the whole world competing every two years.

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  7. HarveeJuly 13, 2019 at 10:18 PM

    Amazing pictures, as always.

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  8. Rachel @Waves of FictionJuly 13, 2019 at 10:19 PM

    I agree, short stories just hit the spot sometimes. Especially when you want a quick resolve. Solent Green freaked me out. I was a little kid when I watched it with my mom. :)

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  9. Linda @ (un)Conventional BookwormsJuly 13, 2019 at 11:52 PM

    WOW, a deer showed up at a beach with people? That's pretty unusual, isn't it?
    I agree about big international sports events - what I enjoy the most about it is the atmosphere, and the feeling that we actually can live together - all of us.
    Have a wonderful week ahead and happy reading.

    Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookworms

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  10. Ronyell (a.k.a. Rabbitearsblog)July 14, 2019 at 1:51 AM

    Ooh! I heard some good things about the Girl in Red! I need to read that someday!

    Here’s my Sunday Post!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog and join in this week’s Book Photo Sundays

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  11. Lindy GomezJuly 14, 2019 at 2:00 AM

    I agree, sometimes I'm more in the mood for short stories/novellas too. I can't wait to see what you end up thinking of The Girl in Red! I think it sounds like an interesting read! Have a great week Greg! Happy Reading!

    Lindy@ A Bookish Escape

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  12. sjhigbeeJuly 14, 2019 at 3:30 AM

    Thank you for all the art - and that clip of the deer down at the waters' edge in amongst the people without appearing to be remotely afraid. I wonder what was going through its head? I've been in the throes of Wimbledon, himself is glued to the Cricket World Cup and Silverstone F1 is also on today - and we're entertaining! I'm formally in disgrace... Have a great week, Greg.

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  13. La La in the LibraryJuly 14, 2019 at 3:35 AM

    Christmas in July! Ha ha. Thats one way to keep cool; read books with snow on the cover. ⛄

    That deer was cool. 💦

    I want both of those t-shirts, too. 👍✨

    Have a wonderful week! 🌞

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  14. The BookwormJuly 14, 2019 at 4:12 AM

    Oh my gosh, that deer lol. Enjoy your reading, I agree, sometimes a short story is just what is needed.

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  15. HillaryJuly 14, 2019 at 4:18 AM

    I MUST have the Spice Must Flow shirt!!!

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  16. NicciJuly 14, 2019 at 4:20 AM

    I like deer. We get a lot of them around where I live and they always make me smile... Except for when they run out in front of the car from what feels like nowhere!

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  17. Jolene WilsonJuly 14, 2019 at 5:17 AM

    I love short stories too especially during busy times. I haven't read any for awhile. i must remedy that.

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  18. StormiJuly 14, 2019 at 5:45 AM

    I can't wait for you to try Girl in Red as everyone I know liked it more than I did...lol. Last Ones Left Alive sounds like it could be a good one!

    Have a great week and happy reading!
    Stormi
    Week in Reviews

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  19. WhitneyJuly 14, 2019 at 6:04 AM

    I felt this week flew by too, this year has gone by way too fast. The Christmas Card Crime sounds like the perfect Christmas in July read. I hope you have been enjoying it.

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  20. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 14, 2019 at 8:53 AM

    Interesting about the Whitetail Deer...and great art, as usual. Glad you enjoyed The World Cup.

    Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.

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  21. Beware Of The ReaderJuly 14, 2019 at 11:27 AM

    Well Greg a slow week is not a bad thing :-)

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  22. LauraJuly 14, 2019 at 12:28 PM

    I'll take a low week! LOL That deer video is amazing. He didn't even look scared. Quite unusual.

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  23. Julie TyukJuly 14, 2019 at 1:11 PM

    The atmosphere around big sports events is so great! I love watching almost everything and see how inspiring sport can be))

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  24. Kit @ Metaphors and MoonlightJuly 14, 2019 at 6:03 PM

    Glad you enjoyed the World Cup :-) That deer video is awesome! That deer is so unconcerned about the people, just like, "I wanna get my feet wet, so I'm gonna!" lol

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  25. Jen | Book DenJuly 14, 2019 at 6:22 PM

    I'm sad I missed the World Cup. I love that kind of atmosphere. I've been watching Wimbledon.

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  26. Suzanne @ The Bookish LibraJuly 14, 2019 at 7:26 PM

    I'm kind of bummed the World Cup is over too. I'm thrilled for our team, but I just really love the atmosphere too and seeing so many great soccer players from all over the world.

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  27. Mary @ StackingMyBookShelves!July 14, 2019 at 8:05 PM

    Forgive me for taking so long to get over here!! I missed reading the blog so much! I will be working on catching up on your blog this week it feels like forever since I have been here! I can't wait to see if there are a few Movies That Sucks Posts!! I have my hubby hooked on them too! =)

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  28. shelleyrae @ book'd outJuly 14, 2019 at 8:05 PM

    I guess deer need to find a way to cool off too.


    Have a great reading week

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  29. CherylJuly 14, 2019 at 9:52 PM

    You always feature such neat artwork. Cute shirts too.

    The Christmas Card Crime is right up my alley. Thanks for sharing.

    http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2019/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-july-15.html

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  30. Sarah @ All The Book Blog Names Are TakenJuly 15, 2019 at 9:00 AM

    Oooooh, Last One Left Alive looks like another one we might bond over!!

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  31. Kathy MartinJuly 15, 2019 at 10:27 AM

    I know what you mean about short stories. I just got a huge anthology and am thinking about reading one story a day around my usual novels. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  32. pussrebootsJuly 15, 2019 at 1:35 PM

    We have a local swimming lagoon that's in a nature preserve. We have swum with geese and gulls but never a deer. My week in review

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  33. LynnJuly 15, 2019 at 1:47 PM

    Great artwork as always! I really want to know your final thoughts no The Girl in Red, I recently read Lost Boy by Christina Henry and really enjoyed it! Not sure which of her books I should read next.

    Have a wonderful week!

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  34. Kathryn TJuly 15, 2019 at 1:48 PM

    I think you are right about the atmosphere of world sport and wasn't it great to see the US take the women's soccer. Isn't that captain so wonderful - go her I say! She has had good coverage here. Thanks for looking up cricket on YouTube - we are still recovering, but that nose to nose world sport and the atmosphere is amazing. By the way I think baseball is pretty fast but cricket has managed to speed up too now with different formats of the game.

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  35. AmandaJuly 15, 2019 at 3:00 PM

    Short stories are great to break up the routine! And they feel more manageable than a novel sometimes when you're in a slump.

    The Girl in Red looks really interesting - hope it's good!

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  36. Dani @ Perspective of a WriterJuly 15, 2019 at 10:31 PM

    I'll be interested to hear what you think of the Girl in Red. I was on the fence about it. ;) And that Moon 1 is pretty freaky, I'm not sure I want to know what's going on there. Maybe I have a dirty mind?!

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  37. Beth FJuly 16, 2019 at 4:07 AM

    I've been meaning to read Girl in Red. I just need a moment to sit down with it! I got side tracked on my short story project back in April. Oops!! The Tower or Ruins ... my top pic of the week.

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  38. InkvotaryJuly 16, 2019 at 8:49 AM

    The deer video is amazing! And the reaction of the people, wow ... Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  39. Becky BakerJuly 16, 2019 at 10:29 AM

    I was scrolling down this post and I saw the RIme artwork and I was like 'I'm sure that's a game' I then read what was written by it and realised I spend too much time gaming. I shouldn't instantly recognise a game from a glance! And look at the deer! That's a very cool video, how weird it just came out to the beach when there were so many people about.

    Anyway, have a good week.

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  40. BlodeueddJuly 16, 2019 at 12:11 PM

    Hm I felt like I had commented on how I liked the Ruin one, I guess not. ALso the SPICE MUST FLOW

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  41. ROJuly 18, 2019 at 4:27 AM

    Even the deer needed to cool off from this blistering heat.(lol) The Christmas Card Crime is looking really good right now. Hugs, RO
    p.s. - I hope you are feeling well.

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