Sunday Showcase and Post: What I Got and What I Read

It's Sunday so it's time for the Sunday Post from the Caffeinated Book Reviewer and the Sunday Showcase from Books, Biscuits and Tea
This week wasn't quite as crazy as last week.  I got a few books that I'm excited about but not quite as many. I'm really excited about what I did get!

NetGalley:

Secrets of Hallstead House by Amy M. Reade

This is a new to me author but I'm definitely looking forward to reading this one.  After suffering from personal tragedy Macy Stoddard takes a job as a private nurse in the mysterious Summerplace on Hallstead Island.  There's winding halls, sinister secrets, veiled threats. and hostile servants.  Can't wait!  Next good thunderstorm this book is definitely coming out.

Eat: The Little Book of Fast Food by Nigel Slater

I've heard of Nigel Slater but I've never tried any of his recipes.  I'm really excited to give this book a try.  I think "Simple, every day foods" sounds perfect for summer cooking.

Other:

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin 

I've heard such good things about this book so I was thrilled when I was finally able to get it from the library.

The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor

Another one I've really been wanting to read and have heard great things about.  I was thrilled when I stumbled on it on an Amazon monthly sale.  The only downside is that since it's in e-book form I don't get the cover which is stunning.

Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery

I don't know why this happened.  It came up on Kindle Daily Deal and I thought I haven't read any Mallery in awhile.  

Scandal in Skibbereen by Sheila Connolly

The 2nd in her series set in Ireland.  I really loved the first one and can't wait to read this one.

What Was on the Blog This Week:

A review for a new mystery series - A Garden Plot by Marty Wingate
I loved this East meets West food memoir - Biting Through the Skin by Nina Mukerjee Furstenau
Ever read a series that you really wanted to love but just aren't? That's this one for me - Almost Home by Mariah Stewart

Also
My Top Ten Books Abut Friendship
My thoughts on when the author in a series changes
And my Friday 56 where commentors actually gave me new perspective on a book I've reread countless times.
On a personal note there's my Friday 5 - 5 facts and 5 pictures from my week.

What's Coming Up Next Week:

The pretty weather has kind of messed up my plans to get organized for the upcoming week but my garden is looking great!  What I have managed to get together:

A snapshot review of a few contemporary romances for tomorrow
A review of one of my favorite mysteries this year will be out on Wednesday.
A review for Bill Bryson's At Home on TBR Thursday

And as always my Top Ten Tuesday and Friday 56/Book Beginnings.

Have a great week and happy reading!