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I'm not really one for memoirs, but  The Yellow Envelope by Kim Dinan  is an exception. " One Gift, three rules and a life changing journey around the world" . Kim's travels definitely turned her into a wonderful storyteller. I'm about 70% done with this journey and will have my review up somewhere during the next week or so. For now, let me just share a few note-worthy quotes:  

It's Monday! What are you reading?  This weekly feature is hosted by  Bookdate   and it's a great way to get your reading week sorted. All you need to do is:  Tell us what you are currently reading What did you finish reading last week What do you plan on reading next Add your link to the linky provided by your host Visit the other bloggers who also deal with terrible Mondays, but still find the time to prioritize their reading schedules Make sure to read really awesome books in order to increase the above mentioned bloggers' stress levels by adding even more books to their TBR list Stop whining and get reading

Welcome back to  Thursday Quotables   hosted by  Bookshelf Fantasies .  This weekly feature is the place to highlight a great quote, line, or passage during your past reading week. Whether it's something funny, startling, gut-wrenching or just  really  written beautifully - this is where you must share! Just remember to link back to  bookshelffantasies.com   I don't do a Thursday Quotable every week, heck - I haven't done one in months! I haven't really read anything notable or quotable in months. And then I came across this book.....  The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman  and I simply can't stop quoting and unquoting. Funny how the right book can cross your path at just the right time. There are so many beautiful quotes and passages in this book that just speak to my heart so dearly at the moment.

Cover Characteristics is a weekly meme hosted by  Sugar and Snark . Every week they give us these gorgeous themes and then you have to pick 5   covers featuring that theme. If you want to participate:  Pick your covers  Post it to your blog Share your post's URL in the linky provided by Sugar and Snark Go and check out the other guys who also posted! 

Welcome to the  Take Control TBR Challenge   hosted by Kimberly over at Caffeinated Book Reviewer . With this challenge, you need to take a bit of s(h)elf control. Let's be honest, (you are in a safe space here)  who doesn't struggle with s(h)elf control? I for one do not have a lot of things under control at the moment, least of all my TBR list. And unless I press delete (*gasp* Oh the shock and horror of even considering that) , it is not going to be sorted anytime soon. But I guess if you want to move a mountain, you have to start kicking a few rocks.  Here's the rules for the challenge: (Yup, I did copy/paste here. The "me" is Kimberly, not me)

Greetings! Missed me and  The Sunday Headlines   much? Don't worry - so did I. I've been absent from the blogosphere for just over 4 months, but hopefully I'll start floating around again. I did manage to read a couple of blog posts, but didn't write (or read for that matter) anything myself. (Note: Don't you guys miss Gene Wilder? And can somebody please tell me why does that picture of him just fit every possible meme you can ever think of?) To answer: Well, that's a rather long and sad story. It's Sunday and nobody feels like a sad song. So let's rather just give a few headlines. 

Meet me on Friday @  Friday 56  for a bit of  Book Blogger Hop   to kick-start the weekend with  Book Beginnings . Just peeking to see if I will be allowed back on the blogosphere's stage anytime soon. I'll just stay here behind the curtain until I feel like making a grand entrance again. In the meantime, I'll  play stage prompter and tell you what to read next.... (I have absolutely no idea what to read myself actually)  Friday 56  is hosted by  Freda's Voice . For this date, you will need the following:  Grab a book  (Yes, any book. But it might get you to your other Friday activities a bit quicker if you just grab the book you are currently reading) Turn to page 56 or 56% on your e-reader Find a sentence or two  (your other Friday activities might determine this) Post it! Remember to post your link on  Freda's Voice  and to visit the other guys in the linky. And  don't forget to list the title of the book and the author as well.