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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Mailbox Monday and It's Monday....What Are You Reading?



Mailbox Monday
is a gathering place for readers to
share the books that came into their house last week 
and explore great book blogs. 
Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.
Hosted this month at
A Sea of Books



The First Husband- courtesy of Mary @Bookfan Mary. Such a generous friend!!
Stay- unsolicited review copy from Plume/Penguin
Lady of the English-review copy from Sourcebooks (fave HF writer!!)
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We discuss the books that we've read and what we're planning to read for the week.

Read and reviewed last week:
Skyward- great book that takes place in South Carolina's Lowcountry 8.5/10
Down From Cascom Mountain- great debut book from an author to watch!! 9/10


Reviews for this week:
Never Knowing- Tuesday
Silver Girl- Wednesday
Things We Didn't Say- TLC Tour Stop Thursday
Mothers & Daughters- Friday



On my nightstand:
I've been playing this by how I'm feeling that particular day and what strikes my fancy!

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36 comments:

  1. Staci, these look like some perfect summer reads. I have so many on my list that summer will have to extend well into winter :) enjoy

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  2. I've heard good things about The First Husband - I probably read about it on Mary's blog! I hope you love all of your new books!

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  3. You got Lady of the English!!! So jealous!! Enjoy it!

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  4. My First Husband looks like a great summer read- hope you enjoy all of your new books!

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  5. Great looking books! The First Husband and Silver Girl are on my wish list.

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  6. I'm often times finding myself let down by HF, if you like Elizabeth Chadwick, I may give her a try. Have a great week.

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  7. Lady of the English is one I would like to read.
    Ann

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  8. I looked at The First Husband, but did not bring it home. Hope you enjoyed Things We Didn't Say!!

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  9. I loved Almost Home. I hope you do too.

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  10. Stay looks cute and I like Mariah Stewart!
    I'm interested in Silver Girl too. I'll have to peek in on your reviews.
    Have a lovely reading week.

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  11. I adored Stay, was a favourite read, hope you love it too. Can't wait to read Lady of the English. I've collected all of Elizabeth Chadwick's historical novels, love her writing.
    Have a great week and happy reading :)

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  12. I've not read any books by Elizabeth Chadwick. I may have one on my TBR shelf, I'll have to explore her books since she's a favorite author of yours. Enjoy your books!

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  13. Lovely mix of books here. Enjoy them all.

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  14. It looks like you have a busy week ahead of you. Happy reading!

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  15. Lady of the English looks great. I am planning to read The Twisted Thread soon - I have been hearing good things about it.
    Happy Reading!

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  16. Ohhhhhhh these all look good! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  17. Have a fab week! See what I'm reading here and don't forget to link your book reviews on Read My Review, hosted on my blog.
    Tasha @ A Trillian Books xxx

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  18. I can't wait to start the new Chadwick :D I do hope it is great

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  19. Glad Almost Home arrived safely. I'll be looking forward to your review of Silver Girl. I've got that one on the "wish list".

    Have a fun 4th and enjpy all your new books.!

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  20. I just added 'Lady of the English' to my to-read list. I think the cover is beautiful and it sounds very interesting!

    This is the link to mine - 'It's Monday! What Are You Reading?'

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  21. I like those weeks that I get to just pick up a book and read =) It's fun!

    Here is my Monday!

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  22. Ooh you got Lady of the English! I'm so jealous :D Hope you enjoy it.

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  23. So you got the finished copy of Lady of the English... nice :)

    You are so right ... Triangles cover has me going " ahhhh so pretty" . Coverholicism on my end ;)

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  24. I really enjoy a good historical novel. Hope you enjoy all your new reads.

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  25. I hope you enjoy The First Husband, Staci. I found Stay at my library last year (I think) and thought it was a lot of fun - really good!

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  26. OOH I am curious to know more about Silver Girl! :)

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  27. Silver Girl looks like a great book to take with me up north - I will have to add it to my pile!

    Have a great week!

    http://quixoticmagpie.blogspot.com/2011/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html

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  28. Can not wait to read Lady of the English. She's one of my fave historical fiction writers too :)

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  29. Happy Fourth of July. Looks like you have some great books to get into this week. Enjoy!

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  30. My reading list consists of a lot of picture books read with my children, as well as the manga I've been reading with my oldest. Come see what I read.

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  31. I have the SIlver Girl waiting for me on my shelves. Happy 4th of July. Enjoy your week and your books.
    My Monday: http://www.rundpinne.com/2011/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-46.html

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  32. I am waiting to receive Lady of the English too but with the mail strike and now the backlog...sigh. Hope you enjoy all your books!

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  33. Lady of the English sounds like an interesting read.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/07/mailbox-monday.html

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  34. I'm curious about The First Husband.

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  35. Those all look great! I want to read The First Husband.

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