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Friday, November 8, 2019

Sunday Post #323


The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer
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It's Monday! What Are You Reading is hosted by Book Date 
  
So we have snow! I woke up to a light dusting of snow and it was really pretty because the leaves on the trees are all yellow and they were dusted with snow too. I mean, yes, it's way too early for snow but I have to admit it was kinda neat. So... there's that. And it got cold. Anyway, in other news- it's SciFi Month! And it's off to quite the great start. There have been a ton of posts, they are really killing it this year. And I want to jump in, so this will be my official "joining SciFi Month" post.  
Image result for peanuts snow gif

Also the HoHoHo readathon starts today, I believe? I love this readathon and usually try to participate, but right now I only have one holiday- themed mystery so I might skip it. I kinda have my hands full with SciFi Month, but I guess winter themed books in general count too so maybe I'll still get a chance.

 Oh, I have a funny story. So our trash pick-up has one of those mechanical arm thingies that lift the trash barrel and empty it into the truck, right? Well this morning it was trash pick-up but something went awry. The mechanical arm dropped our entire barrel into the truck! Plus some things fell out, so the poor driver got out and was trying to throw a pizza box and various other things into the truck. The pizza box kept falling back out though. Finally he got that straightened out and then proceeded to climb up on the mechanical arm to reach our barrel... which was in the truck. 

 Luckily he was able to fish it out without killing himself or falling in the truck. So here's this guy hanging off the top of the truck, trying to fish our barrel out. And the poor guy just about fell getting down. I hope the guy's day got better... 

Harbor for the Nightingale (Stranje House, #4)Wilder GirlsSongs from the Deep

Song of the week


PULP COVER OF THE WEEK: 

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NEW ARRIVAL/ UPCOMING REVIEWS:

The Perfect Wife

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58 comments:

  1. Book Beach BunnyNovember 8, 2019 at 9:24 PM

    I'm jealous of your snow! Light dusting or not send some my way :) Have a great weekend!

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  2. BiblioSanctumNovember 8, 2019 at 9:47 PM

    Some very whimsical art pieces this week! The creative minds of some of these artists, just wow!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  3. BlodeueddNovember 8, 2019 at 10:50 PM

    One is called peoplebeer? Huh

    Oh and I woke up to snow too!

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  4. NicciNovember 9, 2019 at 2:54 AM

    It is way to early for snow but I'd be excited if I woke up and saw some had fallen too. Our temperatures have reached 0-1c at points over the past couple of days which is much colder than autumn usually is! It's weird.

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  5. chucklesthescotNovember 9, 2019 at 4:17 AM

    The forecasters are threatening that the UK might get some snow next week but I doubt we'll get any where I am. I don't mind it except shovelling it off the path so the postman doesn't slip and kill himself! I'm making a start to my December posts or at least the ones I can plan ahead. That lets me concentrate on book tags and the end of year survey and still have time to myself for TV!

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  6. MellianeNovember 9, 2019 at 4:43 AM

    ww already snow ? it's starting to get cold in the south of France but last week people were swimming at the beach so it's a big change just for us but snow is not for us yet

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  7. Mary KirklandNovember 9, 2019 at 7:20 AM

    Poor trash guy. Glad he was able to get your barrel out though. I'm hoping we get a little snow here this Winter.

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  8. Tammy SparksNovember 9, 2019 at 7:24 AM

    I'd love to get snow! We get snow about once every 10 years, lol. Once in a while the conditions are just right, I feel like this might be the year😁

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  9. Jinjer-The Intrepid AngelenoNovember 9, 2019 at 8:43 AM

    And WHY are there no pictures of the trash truck drama? LOL Just kidding. Would've been awful if you were snapping pictures and the guy was trash compacted to death or something. I'm really glad he got the can out without killing himself. Lordy.

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  10. RachelNovember 9, 2019 at 9:47 AM

    Funny about the trash drama. Glad you got it worked out! Love the cover of The Wilder Girls.

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  11. Lark November 9, 2019 at 10:08 AM

    I can't believe your trash barrel fell into the garbage truck! That's hilarious. I would've loved to watch that scene play out. :D Love the artwork!

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  12. AngelaNovember 9, 2019 at 12:27 PM

    OMG, that poor garbageman! I would have been scared climbing all over and in that truck to get the can out. I think we may get our first bit of snow this coming week!

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  13. Samantha@WLABBNovember 9, 2019 at 4:46 PM

    EEEK! I am not ready for snow. So far, the forecast originally predicting snow changed when the day came closer and we escaped any frozen precipitation. Poor sanitation man! That's rough when your truck starts losing pieces.

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  14. JackieNovember 9, 2019 at 10:07 PM

    I don't know where you live but it's snowing here too! November is that time a year where the weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful lmao!
    My Sunday Post

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  15. Rachel @Waves of FictionNovember 9, 2019 at 11:23 PM

    Sounds like a beautiful snow day. Ah, gotta love Charlie Brown. Your poor trash guy! Have fun with SciFi Month, Greg! :)

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  16. Linda @ (un)Conventional BookwormsNovember 9, 2019 at 11:49 PM

    Oh my gosh, that poor driver! As you said, hopefully, the rest of his day got much better after that!
    It snowed at a higher elevation here on Thursday, so all the mountains were snowcapped, it was beautiful. But I'm not fully ready for winter to actually arrive yet.
    Have a wonderful week ahead and happy reading.
    Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms

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  17. InkvotaryNovember 10, 2019 at 12:29 AM

    That poor garbageman! In some areas we´ve got snow too. Nothing that will last, but the first snow is always a wonderful thing. Nights are now very cold and going outside is no fun if you are not wearing the right clothes.

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  18. Gayathri LakshminarayananNovember 10, 2019 at 1:13 AM

    It is already time for Christmas reads? OMG time flies. I will try and read some seasonal books but I have a lot on my TBR already so I am not so sure. I hope you have a great week ahead.


    Gayathri @ Elgee Writes

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  19. Olivia's CatastropheNovember 10, 2019 at 3:46 AM

    Oh wow, snow! It's so weird because here in the Southern Hemisphere, summer is starting to show its true colours. I hope the readathon goes well :) I just started reading Wilder Girls, and I am five chapters in at the moment! I hope I'll like it x Have a good week ahead!

    Olivia-S @ Olivia's Catastrophe

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  20. Chai @ Like Chai TeaNovember 10, 2019 at 4:28 AM

    I feel so sorry for that drive :( Here's to hoping the rest of his day was great though. I love that art of Temple of the Flying Crane *using this as a reference for Graphic Design class*

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  21. Natalie @Natflix&BooksNovember 10, 2019 at 4:49 AM

    We're supposed to get some snow here early next week, but I stopped trusting the weather people years ago. We'll see. Hope you get some good sci-fi reading in!
    Natflix&Books

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  22. sjhigbeeNovember 10, 2019 at 4:58 AM

    Urg - snow! I hate the stuff and luckily we don't get much, living right on the south coast of England. Yes... Sci Fi Month is absolutely brilliant, isn't it??? Glad you're enjoying it too:). Fabulous images again this week - and it's a nice change to see the blonde on the pulp cover being the murderer, instead of the victim! Have a great week, Greg:)

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  23. BerlsNovember 10, 2019 at 5:35 AM

    snow!? Wow, yeah, way too early for that (for me). But I do admit, the snow on the leaves does sound pretty.

    LOL poor guy! Sounds like he's having a rough day. Hopefully he can laugh at it and had a better one by the end.

    Hope you have a great week!

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  24. StacyReneeNovember 10, 2019 at 5:40 AM

    Wow, snow already?! We're having slightly cooler weather here which just means beautiful afternoons for once! I'm trying to enjoy them. :)
    Have a great week, Greg!

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  25. Jen | Book DenNovember 10, 2019 at 5:56 AM

    Wow, it is so early for snow. It was cold here for Halloween and it's never cold that early. I'm definitely bundled inside this weekend. (Although it's not nearly as cold here.)

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  26. StormiNovember 10, 2019 at 6:11 AM

    We are probably getting snow tomorrow and I am not happy but today is suppose to be almost 70! I mean come on! Though they say it will be to warm to stick unless their small chance turns into something bigger which you never know!

    I really like the looks of that old book cover you have on here, I wish I could find more of those actual books to collect just for fun...lol.

    Have a great week and happy reading!
    Week in Review

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  27. shelleyrae @ book'd outNovember 10, 2019 at 7:54 AM

    That Peanuts gif is cute! Unfortunately we have the opposite of snow here.

    Wishing you a great reading week

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  28. Angie ElleNovember 10, 2019 at 7:58 AM

    Those trashmen and women do not get paid enough. In the town where I grew up, one of the drivers recently ran over the man throwing the barrels in the truck, and it took his life. It's so darn scary!

    We had a lot of spitting snow earlier this week, but none of it stuck. We're expecting more snow this week, so we'll see what happens!

    I got an ARC of the Rory Power book, but after hearing how gory it is, I've been putting it off. I really need to woman up and just read it. LOL

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  29. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardNovember 10, 2019 at 8:49 AM

    Snow! Wow. But then, you're further north than we are, so I guess it shouldn't surprise me. It did drop below freezing here for the first time last night, though.

    I'm glad the trash guy was able to recover your bin without getting hurt. They can't pay those folks enough.

    I need to read that Kathleen Baldwin series. I started the first book a few years ago. I liked it, but it had to go back to the library before I could finish it. I keep forgetting to put a hold on it again.

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  30. Roberta R.November 10, 2019 at 8:54 AM

    We hardly get snow here (I'm on the seaside), but I suppose it would be early for it even if we did. Then again, the summer-to-winter transition gets more and more abrupt each year. A sprinkle of snow is nice though.

    Looking forward to your sci-fi reviews!

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  31. Tanya @ Girl Plus BooksNovember 10, 2019 at 8:55 AM

    Oh my goodness... snow! And here I am getting all excited because it's in the 60's today. LOL Poor garbage pick-up guy. I sure hope his day got better.

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  32. Beware Of The ReaderNovember 10, 2019 at 9:21 AM

    Ah well Greg it was not his day indeed!!! And snow? Here it is still too warm for the season! Enjoy snow's beauty and have fun with Science Fiction this month!

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  33. Joy November 10, 2019 at 10:26 AM

    Ohhh what is this HoHoHo Readathon that you speak? I'm curious.

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  34. The Book DiscipleNovember 10, 2019 at 10:33 AM

    I'm so jealous you got snow!!! I would have told the poor truck driver to just leave the can-you can get another one! He was probably cursing technology that was suppose to make things easier!

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  35. La La in the LibraryNovember 10, 2019 at 10:45 AM

    We had snow and it got really cold, too, it was 12° last night. That's January weather. Ugh. 😩

    I'm doing SciFi month, too! 🚀

    I love the huts on the stacked rocks. 😊

    Have a wonderful, and warmer, new week! 🌞

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  36. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsNovember 10, 2019 at 11:22 AM

    Yeah, we're expecting 10-15 cm of snow tomorrow. Not ready at all for that! Getting my snow tires on tomorrow. In Quebec, they are obligatory from Dec 1 to March 15. Enjoy sci-fi month!

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  37. Suzanne @ The Bookish LibraNovember 10, 2019 at 11:35 AM

    That does sound really pretty with the two seasons blending like that. Have fun doing Sci Fi month. I'm sure it will have me adding tons of new reads to my TBR. :)

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  38. Maureen's BooksNovember 10, 2019 at 1:18 PM

    Yikes.. it sounds like a very bad day for the trash guy! LOL!! I bet it looked kind of hilarious though!
    Snow? Really?! Ow I can't wait for snow!!
    Have a great week and happy reading!

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  39. Vlora @ Reviews and CakeNovember 10, 2019 at 2:39 PM

    Hi, Greg! Oh wow, I am not ready for snow yet. The cold is already getting to me. I guess I'm not a winter kind of person, although I am enjoying the cozy vibes and tea season. I love how it says "and MURDER!" on the pulp cover hahaha like NOW I have to read it. Have a good week!

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  40. Tracy November 10, 2019 at 2:42 PM

    Sci-fi month sounds awesome! And YAY Wilder Girls! I loved that book so much. Amazing art, as always!

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  41. YvonneNovember 10, 2019 at 2:47 PM

    Seems really early for snow. We moved to a warmer climate so no more snow for me. Sci Fi month sounds like fun. Enjoy and have a great week!

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  42. Erica MetcalfNovember 10, 2019 at 3:41 PM

    I'm so not ready for snow!! But I'm glad your first snowfall was pretty! :)

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  43. VerushkaNovember 11, 2019 at 2:25 AM

    Oh my gosh, that was a hell of a garbage day! I'm glad he was okay1

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  44. Reading with JadeNovember 11, 2019 at 5:47 AM

    Snow already?! I bet it looks beautiful, but odd, against the autumnal backdrop still.

    Nice images included this week; I love the last three.

    Enjoy SciFi month! Happy reading!

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  45. Laurel-Rain SnowNovember 11, 2019 at 7:08 AM

    Great images. The Temple of the Flying Crane looks really good.

    That trash story would have made a cute video. LOL

    Enjoy your week, and thanks for visiting my blog.

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  46. Becky BakerNovember 11, 2019 at 10:46 AM

    I feel cold just hearing you had snow. Apparently a couple of places here has a sprinkling but I am not ready for cold weather yet. I'm till sad I'm digging out the fluffy pjs and scarf and gloves. I haven't even invested in a new winter coat yet. And that poor truck driver! Glad to hear he managed to fish it out avoiding injury.

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  47. Irena BookDustMagicNovember 11, 2019 at 11:01 AM

    Ohh, snow!! So it's already winter at your place. Here finally stopped being so sunny and hot.
    It's finally autumn.
    I hope you'll have fun during sci-fi month! 🙋

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  48. KarenNovember 11, 2019 at 12:15 PM

    Snow!!! Too soon lol

    Our rainy season is starting late and I'm happy about that but I'm moving tomorrow and after that the weather can do whatever it wants. lol

    Karen @ For What It's worth

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  49. pussrebootsNovember 11, 2019 at 1:12 PM

    No snow or rain. We should be having rain and the mountains should be having snow. Boo. My weekly update

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  50. Kathy MartinNovember 11, 2019 at 1:14 PM

    We have had snow a couple of times. Just a dusting on the ground so far which is quite enough for me. It's too early! Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  51. MysticaNovember 11, 2019 at 10:13 PM

    The above comment was not for this blog. Sorry.
    Enjoy your reads and have a good week.

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  52. Perfectly TolerableNovember 12, 2019 at 9:31 AM

    Yay snow!! We have had 3 snow storms now haha. I live in Colorado so its not unusual for us to get early snow, but it came earlier than normal this year (but we were back up to 70 degrees last weekend)

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  53. Lauren StoolfireNovember 12, 2019 at 12:10 PM

    As always, I love the art you're sharing!

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  54. Shannon @ It Starts at MidnightNovember 12, 2019 at 7:05 PM

    Looooove the art, as always! It snowed here today and I might have loved it for the 2-hr delay except I was like "they will NOT delay school for a dusting" only.. they did and I had to turn around and go back home, so. Also that poor garbage man! I mean, as if being the garbage man doesn't suck enough, he's all wrapped up in your rubbish! I hope dude wins the lottery tbh.

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  55. Lindy GomezNovember 13, 2019 at 5:38 PM

    Wow snow? It was in the 80's today where I live! I'm still waiting for it to get cold :). I hope you have a great sci-fi reading month Greg!!!

    Lindy@ A Bookish Escape

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  56. RONovember 14, 2019 at 4:44 PM

    Yay! Snow and Charlie Brown! Hugs, RO

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  57. crackercrumblifeNovember 15, 2019 at 6:41 AM

    Love Charlie Brown at Christmas. :) And a dusting! Lol. We got 6.5 inches!!! What is up with that? We still have it, it looks like full on winter out my window. I love winter but I wasn't ready yet!

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  58. S. J. Pajonas (spajonas)November 15, 2019 at 9:57 AM

    I've always wondered if the trash cans ever end up in the truck. I guess it happens!

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