I got two new books today: The Unbearable Lightness of Scones by Alexander McCall Smith (it's the new entry in the 44 Scotland Street series) and Roses by Leila Meacham (described by Amazon as a "delicious doorstep novel" in the tradition of Colleen McCollough). I am looking forward to reading both.

Next weekend I am traveling north, with a pit stop in Danvers, MA and then continuing up to the wilds of Maine to visit a friend...

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Poppy said…
Are you leaving after Monday? Should I still show up Monday? :)
8:31 PM
Bearette said…
We're getting together Mon Feb 1, right?? I'm not leaving till Feb 5. But...even if you mean Mon Feb 8, I'll be back in the city. So...we're on :)
9:09 PM
This suzy said…
Have you been to Maine before? If not, I'll be curious to hear your impression of it!
5:32 PM
Bearette said…
I have, but not in a long time. My family used to go to vacation there and in New Hampshire when I was little.
7:08 PM
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