Oct 29, 2022

Sunday Salon: An OK Thriller and a Madcap Romance

 Goodreads/Netflix reviews:



Mad About You
by Mhairi McFarlane (Goodreads Author)
Published August 9, 2022, Avon Books


Harriet, wedding photographer, has seen people escape from undesirable partners. She herself has escaped from two, just barely. This is an interesting book dealing with breakups and some of the serious reasons behind them.

An indictment too of social media used to spread false information about people and destroy careers and relationships.

I found the themes of modern love and courtship both timely and universal.


The Girlfriend
by K.L. Slater (Goodreads Author)
Published October 27, 2022, Bookouture



An interesting but not extraordinary thriller. It didn’t have the wrenching, unexpected twists I was expecting. None of the plot twists were too surprising, and the girlfriend's personality and motivations could have been more original.  An okay read.


What are you reading this week? 
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53 comments:

  1. GretchenOctober 29, 2022 at 5:19 PM

    Mad About You sounds interesting. I'm reading This Side of Murder, the first in the Verity Kent series by Anna Lee Huber. Have a good weekend!

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  2. TerrieOctober 29, 2022 at 6:58 PM

    I've seen this cover pop up somewhere and wondered about it....it looks like my kind of book. Seeing your review, I'm thinking it doesn't need to take up space on my TBR. :)
    Hope you have a terrific week and find time to read a good book.
    Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
    https://www.bookshelfjourneys.com/post/sunday-post-22

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  3. thathappyreaderOctober 29, 2022 at 9:22 PM

    I’ll be reading Mad About You soon. I really enjoy this author!

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  4. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzOctober 29, 2022 at 9:29 PM

    I'm so glad to see how much you enjoyed Mad About You. I've been very interested in reading rom-coms lately and this one sounds like it's one I should look for.

    I'm not much for thrillers, and I especially do not like disappointing ones. So, no.

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  5. WendyW October 30, 2022 at 1:00 AM

    I think I would enjoy. Mad About You very much. I'll put that on my TBR. Nice reviews!

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  6. LennonOctober 30, 2022 at 6:44 AM

    Mad About You sounds like something I would really enjoy, so I'll be adding it to my TBR, thank you!

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  7. Mae TravelsOctober 30, 2022 at 7:50 AM

    RomComs aren’t much my thing. Nobody ever outdid Norah Ephron!

    best.. mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. HarveeOctober 30, 2022 at 7:58 AM

      Reading Ephron today would definitely date me, lol.

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  8. EmilyOctober 30, 2022 at 8:03 AM

    They sound good. It's a shame the Thriller was only ok.

    Have a great week ahead!

    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
    My post:
    https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/10/30/sunday-salon-27/

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  9. BonnieReadsAndWritesOctober 30, 2022 at 8:33 AM

    The Girlfriend sounds fascinating and the cover really pops!

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  10. YvonneOctober 30, 2022 at 11:22 AM

    These both sound like my kind of books. I'll have to add them to my wishlist.

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  11. TinaOctober 30, 2022 at 11:28 AM

    There is some definite body language going on in the Mad about You cover!

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  12. teeOctober 30, 2022 at 11:35 AM

    I love a good rom-com

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  13. Beware Of The ReaderOctober 30, 2022 at 1:47 PM

    Mad about You has such a cute cover!

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  14. the bookwormOctober 30, 2022 at 2:03 PM

    Mad About You sounds like a good one. Enjoy your week!

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  15. Anne@HeadFullofBooksOctober 30, 2022 at 3:19 PM

    Checking you title heading. Is the thriller just okay? Ha! I love the honesty!

    My Sunday Salon post

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  16. NorthwomanOctober 30, 2022 at 3:57 PM

    I have read that author KL Slater but the one I read was more of a psychological thriller than an action or police procedural type. I like that type of thriller better for me. Happy reading! Happy Halloween!

    Anne - Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post

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  17. Jenni ElyseOctober 30, 2022 at 6:42 PM

    I'm glad you at least enjoyed the first book. :D I'm sorry the thriller was a letdown! I hope you have a good week. Thank you for stopping by my blog today!

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  18. Rachel @Waves of FictionOctober 30, 2022 at 10:26 PM

    I don't think I've read K.L. Slater but I do love thrillers. Bummer that it wasn't more than just okay.

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  19. Laurel-Rain SnowOctober 31, 2022 at 12:07 PM

    I am tempted by Mad About You. Enjoy your week, and here are my WEEKLY UPDATES

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  20. Kathy MartinOctober 31, 2022 at 12:15 PM

    Nice looking books. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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  21. Lark October 31, 2022 at 12:41 PM

    Sorry The Girlfriend wasn't better. But at least Mad About You was a lot of fun. :D

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  22. MelodyOctober 31, 2022 at 10:44 PM

    Mad About You sounds interesting. Bummer that the thriller wasn't what you've expected. I'll probably give it a miss.

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  23. SvetaNovember 1, 2022 at 12:06 AM

    I remember there used to be a TV show called Mad About You Lol. Am sorry the thriller sucked.

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  24. GregNovember 1, 2022 at 4:22 PM

    That's a bummer about the Girlfriend- I think I've seen it around but have not picked it up yet.

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  25. thecuecardNovember 1, 2022 at 4:31 PM

    That first novel's title reminds me of the TV series long ago ... with Helen Hunt. Does the novel have any humor like the series? cheers.

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  26. thathappyreaderNovember 6, 2022 at 5:54 PM

    I just finished Mad About You and enjoyed it as I have several others that I’ve read from this author.

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  27. paperbackprincessNovember 6, 2022 at 7:32 PM

    I definitely think I would give Mad About You a try! I am always looking for new romances to read, and this one has a cute cover.

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  28. Cheriee WeichelNovember 8, 2022 at 11:48 AM

    Thanks for the heads up about Extraordinary Attorney Woo.

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