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Day Shift
Day Shift: A Novel of Midnight, Texas | Charlaine Harris
In Midnight Crossroad, Charlaine Harris capture[d] the same magic as the world of Bon Temps, Louisiana, and [took] it to another level" (Houston Press). Now the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels returns to the one-traffic-light town you see only when youre on the way to someplace else There is no such thing as bad publicity, except in Midnight, Texas, where the residents like to keep to themselves. Even in a town full of secretive people, Olivia Charity is an enigma. She lives with the vampire Lemuel, but no one knows what she does; they only know that shes beautiful and dangerous. Psychic Manfred Bernardo finds out just how dangerous when he goes on a working weekend to Dallas and sees Olivia there with a couple who are both found dead the next day. To make matters worse, one of Manfreds regularand very wealthyclients dies during a reading. Manfred returns from Dallas embroiled in scandal and hounded by the press. He turns to Olivia for help; somehow he knows that the mysterious Olivia can get things back to normal. As normal as things get in Midnight From the Hardcover edition.
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Martta
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Mehso-so

It's been soooo long since I've read anything from Charlaine Harris! I noticed I had missed her. This book wasn't as good as her other books I've read. I really liked the characters and there even were couple familiar ones from the Southern vampire series. I think this book would have needed a bit more stronger plotline but I did really like the town of Midnight and it's residents.

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Martta
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It's been years since I've last read Charlaine Harris. I used to LOVE her Sookie Stackhouse series. I hope this is as good! 😊

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Eggs
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Day 1: finished this audio while walking, then driving for 3 hours. Always fun to listen to Charlaine Harris!

#EndofSummerSpecialReadathon @Andrew65

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 2y
Eggs Thank you 😊 2y
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CoffeeNBooks
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I really enjoyed this second book in the series. It seems like there was even more going on in this book than the first. There were a few things that didn't get explained, but I'm hoping it will all make sense after I read the third book.

DrexEdit Wasn't this made into a TV show once? Like one that only lasted a season or two? It sounds so familiar but I don't think I've ever read the books 2y
CoffeeNBooks @DrexEdit Yes, I didn't realize until I started reading the books that they made a TV show based on them. 2y
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Traci1
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⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is the second in the Midnight Texas series, and I think I liked it more than the first. Probably because I've grown to like the characters of the town. I also liked that it included a couple familiar faces from the Sookie Stackhouse books. The narrator did a great job with the audio (I especially enjoy her Mr. Snuggly voice 🐱).

#littenlisten: 10 hours +10 #bookspin
@aperfectmjk

thegirlwiththelibrarybag I swore off reading CH after growing tired of the Sookie/Southern Vampires series… but I watched the show when I was visiting a friend in England and it was just so deliciously not good (and I mean that in a complimentary way) that I ended up reading the books to see what happened… and I had a good time! 3y
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Schnoebs
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3.75⭐️

It‘s been a little over a year since Manfred moved to Midnight. He‘s finally feeling at home and sets up an in person reading session for a long weekend in Dallas. Things go well until a a tragic set of events happen and he gets accused of a crime he didn‘t commit. At the same time, the hotel in Midnight is remodeled and brings a new round of mystery to the town along with several new residents.

#midnighttexas #paranormal

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Schnoebs
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Finally getting back into this series as well as physically reading. I‘ve been doing so much audiobooking lately that I‘m actually excited to do a physical read right now 🙌

Hopefully starting a new book will distract me from the heat we are getting this week 🥵

#bookishmap #paranormal

Sace I've been doing audiobooks so much that I think I'm forgetting how to read the printed word 😂 4y
Schnoebs @Sace you and me both. I remember the first being such an easy but fun read that I thought I would try the sequel to get me back in the physical mood. Not gonna lie though, I did look to see if my library had the audiobook 😂 4y
Sace @Schnoebs I've also found myself looking to see if the library has the audio of physical books I have. Apparently I can follow along and listen too. But just sitting and reading? Nah. 4y
Schnoebs @Sace happy I‘m not alone with being able to do the following along while listening bit struggling with the very simple task of reading with my eyes 4y
Sace You're definitely not alone! 4y
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limada
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On to Book 2 of the series. I've been falling asleep while i'm reading a lot lately but it's no reflection on the books. Today I'm reading with my favorite napping pillow.

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brit91
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Charlaine Harris

UwannaPublishme 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 5y
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Gennic
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I love reading in bed 🛌

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Vexingcircumstance
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I bought this whole series from the fall library book sale. I am actually reading from my TBR list that I own. This rarely happens. #charlaineharris #librarybooksale #tbr #booksiown #readinginbed

alanacristin I'm trying to do that as well! Today I finished a book that's been in my house for a year and a half 🎉 progress! That series was pretty fun -- hope you enjoy it 😊 5y
Vexingcircumstance @alanacristin I am enjoying it. I‘m on the last book now. I wish there were books in the series. 5y
alanacristin @Vexingcircumstance agreed! The last book got my hackles up a bit but i wasn't ready to say bye to the quirky little town and its inhabitants 😚 5y
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Vexingcircumstance
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Reading in bed. Using my phone as a reading light so can‘t get an in focus of the book but here‘s a photo of all of our pets. #fluffy #readinginbed #catsoflitsy #dogsoflitsy

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melissanorr
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Mehso-so

This was an okay mystery but I didn't love the crossover attempt and frankly there was a lot missing.

Vexingcircumstance Yeah the character crossovers in the first book of this series felt a little forced early on but I DID enjoy the book and the town so I got past it. 5y
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CoffeeBooksandTheDoctor
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First snow fall where I live. Beautiful.
Just waiting for my coffee, and it will be a perfect morning. Snow, coffee, book. 😍

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YasmiNova
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What I loved about this book is how seemlessly the supernatural blends into the storyline, and how the quirky details about each character are revealed. It's all too human and super-human at the same time. Really comes together nicely. Looking forward to the Night Shift...

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deirdrebeecher
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Pickpick

So now we have settled in to midnight we know the characters Olivia and Manfred get drawn into trouble when one of his clients dies during a seance.

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Shibbyfruitfly
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Holy crap! I glanced up at the end of a chapter and realized I did it! With just 40 pages left in the book, I‘ll probably be finishing the book tonight anyway but wow! I wasn‘t sure if I‘d make it the full 24. #24in48 #24in48readathon #acheivementunlocked #24hoursdown #cantbelieveididit

Sace Woo hoo! 6y
Librarybelle Congratulations! 6y
Shibbyfruitfly Thanks guys! I‘m pretty proud because I didn‘t think I was going to make it. 😁 6y
Whimsical.Curiosity Congrats!!!! 👏👏👏 6y
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Shibbyfruitfly
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Onto Book 3! After the last couple of books, I‘ve decided on one with characters I already know and love. #24in48 #24in48readathon #book3 #dayshift #midnighttexas

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Shibbyfruitfly
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I just love bookish mail! Got these in today. My To Read list just keeps getting longer!

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WeeWeegieBookworm
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61/125

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rwmg
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It's been a funny sort of day. Stresses and not enough sleep catching up with me, so turning my brain off with the people of.Midnight was just the thing.

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SomedayAlmost
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Apparently my preschooler is a fan of fantasy mysteries involving vampires! Noticed my signed copy of “Day Shift,” from Mama‘s bookshelf ended up in the playroom. Too scary! #bookshelfmischief #bookboy

Mommamanzi My youngest is obsessed with taking a book of mommas shelf and walking around with it. I love that he loves books but DO IT TO YOUR OWN BOOKS SON! Haha 6y
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WeeWeegieBookworm
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This book surprised me on two levels; firstly, I got right into the story and enjoyed every moment of it (compared to the first book which I struggled with). I honestly didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Second, though I'd heard there was a connection between this series and the southern vampire mysteries, I didn't expect to fall down the rabbit hole into the Sookie-verse again! Now I'm wanting to start rereads!! 😂

wanderinglynn Did you watch the television adaptation called Midnight Texas? 6y
WeeWeegieBookworm @wanderinglynn not yet, but definitely on the to be watched list now 👍🏻 6y
wanderinglynn I loved the books (Charlaine Harris is one of my faves), and I liked the TV adaptation. Plus., they‘ve renewed it for a season 2. 6y
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WeeWeegieBookworm
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The benefits of break time in a hotel 😁

Reecaspieces Yum! 6y
wanderinglynn Love this trilogy! Did you watch the Midnight Texas TV adaptation? 6y
WeeWeegieBookworm @wanderinglynn not yet. Worth a watch? 6y
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wanderinglynn @WeeWeegieBookworm I think they did a pretty good job with the adaptation. I haven‘t watched all the episodes yet, but I enjoyed the first few. And it was renewed for a season 2. Plus, I really like actor Arielle Kebbel, who plays Olivia. 6y
WeeWeegieBookworm @wanderinglynn awesome! Will definetly give it a wee look 👍🏻 6y
MaleficentBookDragon That looks like a perfect afternoon to me. 6y
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WeeWeegieBookworm
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Just finished work, let's start a new book on the journey home 👍🏻

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Amanda23
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Pickpick

I guess one of the perks of not being able to get back to sleep at 5am is being able to sit in the quiet and finish a great book. This one was just as good as the first with so much more character development. On to book 3!

PenguinInFlight I really liked this trilogy. 👍🏻 6y
Booksnchill Binge watched the series- so good! 6y
drokka I don't know if you watched the tv show, but on Valentine's Day, NBC (in US) announced they've ordered a second season/series. 6y
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Violetsunrise84
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Pickpick

This book was even better than Midnight Crossroad. As soon as I began reading I was hooked. The new story immediately caught my attention. The introduction of a new mysterious character who that seemed to grow overnight was pretty cool. I love how his story was woven into the main story as a character that continued to be a mystery. The small tidbits about Deidrich never felt out of place in the storyline. #charlaineharris #dayshift #midnighttexas

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Violetsunrise84
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I‘m up to page 170. This book has been on my TBR list since 2015. Charlaine signed it for me at Book Con 2015 which made my day. #charlaineharris #Dayshift #midnighttexas

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Violetsunrise84
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I‘m going to read a chapter or two before bed. I like how this book is orange. It looks cool. #charlaineharris #dayshift #midnighttexas

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sherryvdh
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I have hardly read anything in the last few days! This little guy has been super fussy since getting immunizations on Friday, and I've been experiencing a major #bookhangover after finishing The City of Brass. Hoping I can make some headway on the tagged book today. #midnighttexas #dontwakethebaby

Cinfhen Sweet little guy...hope he‘s feeling better 💚💙 6y
SilversReviews So sweet. 6y
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Martta
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#CupidGoesPostal #ValentinesBookExchange what a lovely reason to go to a bookstore! 😊 I found these for myself. Waiting eagerly to try especially the new book from Charlaine Harris. It's been awhile since I've read anything from her.

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PenguinInFlight
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I‘ve been reading in between naps. #Oliver has been napping, too. I‘m sure he‘s storing his energy so he can run through the house at 3am, sounding like a herd of elephants. 😹😺#catsoflitsy #gingercat #littenkitten #kittenlitten

Meeko93 Running around in the middle of the night is very important. 6y
PenguinInFlight @Meeko93 😂😂 it is!! I‘m pretty sure it‘s essential for his survival in some way. 6y
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PenguinInFlight
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I‘ve managed to catch one of the various forms of creeping crud that‘s going around work, and I‘m staying home sick today. Plus side - it will probably be a day full of reading. I want to finish up this latest installment in the Midnight, Texas series and decide whether or read a freestanding book or begin my Sue Grafton alphabet series reread. 🤔

Lacythebookworm Feel better. 💕 6y
megt Feel better! 6y
SilversReviews Feel better soon. 6y
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Captivatedbybooks Hope you feel better soon 6y
Godmotherx5 Ick, feel better. 6y
rubyslippersreads I'm doing the Sue Grafton alphabet reread too. I'm sure a little dose of Kinsey will make you feel better. 😊 (edited) 6y
JacqMac Feel better. 💕 6y
PenguinInFlight Thank you, everyone! ❤️❤️ I‘m snuggled up with my dog in bed. She‘s very pleased we haven‘t gotten up today, LOL. 6y
PenguinInFlight @rubyslippersreads I‘m so excited to start it! I love that series so much. I also have “Kinsey and Me” which I haven‘t read yet (and forgot I owned until I was looking through my Kobo, LOL.) I‘ll probably read that last. 6y
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PenguinInFlight
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Isn‘t it weird that the Rev is a weretiger and he‘s described as “small and slight” on numerous occasions, whereas Quinn and his son are very large men? I suppose you can be small and slight and still be a weretiger, but since it‘s a large animal, the larger build makes more sense. His eyes are yellow, too, and not purple, which is why I didn‘t guess he was a weretiger. Maybe he‘s a shifter? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Hopefully it‘s explained at some point.

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PenguinInFlight
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...and to all a good night! 😴❤️🎄Happiest of holidays, Littens! You all certainly made my day a little brighter with your posts, whether they be Christmas related or not. ☺️🌟 #joinin Looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow, as it is my day off. We are supposed to get quite the snow storm (which has already started) so I‘m glad I don‘t have to go anywhere! ❄️☃️❄️

Texreader Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 !!! 6y
Bklover Stay cozy! 6y
BookBabe Then it‘s a perfect day for sleeping in! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 😊❤️❄️ 6y
TricksyTails Merry Christmas 🎄🎁♥️ 6y
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PenguinInFlight
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Loved seeing all the #ssgp posts today! 😍🎄🎅🏻 Litsy is the kindest, most thoughtful community I have ever been a part of! Happy Solstice, Littens! ❤️❤️ Crawling into bed early with a book tonight in hopes of kicking what feels like the beginning of a migraine. 😒🤯 Thank you to @BookBabe @MrBook @Avanders and @BookishMarginalia for this wonderful tradition! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

ghosthost Oh no! I hope you feel better soon. Migraines are awful. 💚 6y
MrBook Get better soon! 😁 6y
CatLass007 As one who suffers from migraines, I can empathize. Have a snack - it could be from low blood sugar. That‘s often how I get rid of my migraine. 6y
Avanders 💖💖 feel better soon! 🤗 6y
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SomedayAlmost
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Read locally, y'all! I'm excited to give books by Texas authors this holiday season! Love a talent from your home state? Gift their books! #readlocally #giftbooks #texasauthors

DivineDiana Great idea! 6y
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NovelGirl82
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Now that I have all of my gifts wrapped, I‘m just going to sit and listen to my book...

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So beautiful!!!! 6y
AmyG That looks so lovely. ❤️ 6y
CouronneDhiver You‘re way ahead of the game! 👍🏽 6y
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dne2004
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A great sequel that answered questions that lingered and left more to be answered! I have truly enjoyed this series so far and find the vast differences between the book and the TV series refreshing. The book is so much better and has more things going on than the TV Series! If you like Sookie, you'll like this series as well! Plus you get to meet an old character from a Sookie book! The secrets of the people in Midnight are slowly being revealed!

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JacqMac
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Something a little fluffy and relaxing for bedtime. I need an easy read for a bit. Charlene Harris is usually good for that. #screamathon

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
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Pickpick

Hello character backstories!!!! This is my favourite of the trilogy - character development plus a mostly standard (as in not supernatural) murder mystery... nothing in this series is moving at any great speed though!

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DebinHawaii
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Deeper dive into the town & some of the characters' backstories. One of Manfred's clients dies & he gets caught up in the ensuing fallout with Olivia somewhat reluctantly helping out. Meanwhile the abandoned town hotel is being mysteriously renovated. Bonus if you loved the Sookie Stackhouse series & 🐯Quinn--he appears in Midnight. 😍This book's plot deviates the most from the tv series-or I guess it's the other way around. Not my fave but good.

drokka I reckon this book's plot will feature on the show if they're renewed for a second series/season, given how the first series ended. 6y
DebinHawaii @drokka Yes, since they skipped it but ended with the construction crews. I hope they renew it to see what they do with it. It was a good summer escape show. 6y
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DebinHawaii
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When it takes you 4 chapters to figure out the e-book you were reading (Night Shift) is 3rd in the series & not 2nd like you thought. Unfortunately now I have to jam through this one because Night Shift is due back in a few days. 😒 At least tonight's dinner of Greek Salad with Fried Halloumi on top, was delicious. It's also tonight's blog post so I'll put the link in comments below in case anyone has a hankering for fried cheese on salad.😋🧀🥗

AceOnRoam Haloumi. Yum 🧀 7y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag I hate it when that happens! I've been watching the tv version - it's delightfully terrible. 7y
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LauraBrook Oh no! I enjoyed the heck out of this series, but was reading them in order since they were all new. Hope things make sense! 7y
ContraryMary I bought the second and third in this series, started reading the second thinking it was the first only to be very confused, and have to order the first online! Lol 😂 7y
DebinHawaii @AceOnRoam Yes, it is yum! 😋🧀 @thegirlwiththelibrarybag I started watching the series after I read the first book and it's fun. Hoping to get a couple episodes in this weekend.👍😀 @LauraBrook I really enjoyed the first book & now that I'm in the right one it's making more sense! 😆👍 @ContraryMary Hah! I'm not alone then! I read the first book, then figured out I was in the third when a few new characters popped up with no explanation.🤔😂 7y
MicheleinPhilly SQUEAKY CHEESE! ☺️ 7y
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Caitriona
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Midnight Texas book 2. The abandoned hotel in the town of Midnight, Texas is being renovated, but none of the town's residents understand why.
A nice enough mystery that also advances one of the over-arching story lines. Good enough to keep me reading.

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BriMae
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Enjoying some spicy toasted ravioli while finishing up Day Shift and then moving onto Night Shift 😋

LauraBrook Mmmmm, love toasted ravioli - and that series! 7y
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WeeWeegieBookworm
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3 for £5. I'm not saying no 😁📚

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Christy2318
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Much better than book 1. Now I'm curious as to how Book 3 goes.

WarpedSweetness I saw the first episode of Midnight, Texas and really enjoyed it! But I'm not an actual fan of Harris. 7y
TitleSpines Oh I am needing to read this! 7y
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AprilMae
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Relaxing on this lazy Sunday, reading a book debating on taking a bubble bath or not......

haileybean Do itttttt 7y
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ContraryMary
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Book 37. Learning about more of the characters in this one and setting up for more of the story.