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It's Monday! What Are You Reading?


I hope you're all enjoying your Memorial Day. We've had a very relaxing day. So relaxing that I almost forgot to post my recap of last week!

I published a review of Skinny is Overrated by Danielle Milano, MD. You can click on the title to see my review.

I also got back to What My Children Are Reading this week, so you can see some of the early reader books my son has been reading recently.

Upcoming Reviews
The Post-War Dream by Mitch Cullin
Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky

Currently Reading
Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky (June book club selection) ~ almost done with this, which is good since it's due back to the library tomorrow!

Up Next
One Foot in Eden: A Novel by Ron Rash
Freedom's Call by John Walker

What are you reading this week? This meme is being hosted by Sheila at Book Journey, so hop over there if you'd like to see what others are reading too.
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  1. Sheila (Bookjourney)May 31, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    I hope Not My Daughter was a good read. I like Delinsky. Have a good week Julie :)

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  2. Sue JacksonJune 1, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    I had a close call at the library last week, too! (actually, I ended up with a 50 cent fine, but it was a conscious decision!)

    Sue

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  3. Creations by Laurel-Rain SnowJune 3, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    I loved Not My Daughter...I hope you're enjoying it.

    Here's my Monday:

    http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/2010/05/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_30.html

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