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Sunday, July 10, 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


Alice Bliss- review copy from Penguin Group
Lot's Return to Sodom- ARC copy from blogger buddy Kay @  My Random Acts of Reading-Thanks!
Trader of Secret- unsolicited review copy from William Morrow & Company
Sisters of the Sari- review copy Penguin and NAL
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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:
Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens- awesome and riveting thriller!!!
Silver Girl by Elin Hilderbrand- good for the beach
Things We Didn't Say by Kristina Riggle- great family drama with many POV's
Mothers & Daughters by Rae Meadows- fantastic family secrets and historical value!

Reviews for this week:
The Twisted Thread-Tuesday
In the Heat of the Bite- Wednesday (video review..I'm excited to do this one!)
Whispers in the Sand- Thursday

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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31 comments:

  1. bermudaonionJuly 10, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I read a great review of Alice Bliss just this morning. Enjoy your new books!

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  2. MollyJuly 10, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I have put Mothers and Daughters on my TBR list. It sounds terrific.

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  3. Aisle BJuly 10, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    The cover to Lot's Return to Sodom gives me the shivers. I hear that it's really really good too.

    Sisters and Sari appeals to me for its cultural insight into India. Hope the books meet with your expectations of WOW :)

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  4. BlodeueddJuly 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I am looking forward to your vlog :D

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  5. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I think Blogger has some issues again today. This is about the 10th time I've tried to comment.

    Hope you enjoy all your books, Staci. I've got ALICE BLISS and I hope to get it read in the next few weeks.

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  6. KailanaJuly 10, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Oh, a video review! That sounds fun!!

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  7. Mary (Bookfan)July 10, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Cute mailbox pic :) I have a copy of Alice Bliss and can't wait to read it. Enjoy all your books, Staci!

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  8. Brooke from The Bluestocking GuideJuly 10, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    You got some great books. Looks like you had a much better reading week than I did.

    Here is mine

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  9. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 10, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I loved Mothers and Daughters, and I received Never Knowing this week! Can't wait to dive in, but I'll have to wait for a bit.

    Here's MY MONDAY MEMES POST

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  10. Julie Tucker-WolekJuly 10, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Wow!! These look awesome! :):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  11. rhapsodyinbooksJuly 10, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I read the Steve Martini book and I'm not sure when my review is posting, but it will be something like a 2/5! ...just sayin... LOL

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  12. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJuly 10, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Great haul Staci. Alice Bliss seems like a good one. enjoy them all.

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  13. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Great stash! I love the cool mailbox too :)

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  14. RyanJuly 10, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I'm so jealous of Lots' Return to Sodom. I'm so wanting to read her first book too. Have a great week!

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  15. MysticaJuly 11, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Sisters of the Sari - always like an Asian theme!

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  16. SerenaJuly 11, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    looks like you got some great books. Happy reading.

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  17. mpartykaJuly 11, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Loving your summer mailbox!

    I'm curious to read your thoughts on Alice Bliss. I thought it should have been labeled YA, the story didn't keep my attention (or the writing). Still... an important topic that people need to talk about.

    I have reviews to write, and have loaded my Nook with reading material for my trip to Boulder this week. I hope to get a lot of reading/relaxing done!

    Have a great week.

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  18. KayeJuly 11, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Ooh, you got some good ones in there. Looking forward to your thoughts on the Martini book. Several of his older books have been languishing on our bookshelves. Just haven't gotten around to trying his works yet.

    Have awonderful week and happy reading!

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  19. avisannschildJuly 11, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Have you read Brannan's first mystery? I met her at BEA last year and was interested in her book, but I think they will be too nasty for me. I look forward to your thoughts!

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  20. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    These books sound great, enjoy.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/07/mailbox-monday-ugly-beauty-by-ruth.html

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  21. AnnaJuly 11, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Alice Bliss definitely caught my eye. Enjoy your new books!

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  22. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    All the books you have coming up look really good! Happy reading :)

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  23. DarleneJuly 11, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I have been seeing Alice Bliss all over the place. I may have to get myself a copy of that one. Have a great reading week Staci!

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  24. kayerjJuly 11, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I love your summer mailbox--enjoy your reading this week.

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  25. Beth(bookaholicmom)July 11, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Alice Bliss sounds like a book I might enjoy. I hope to read Never Knowing soon. I hope I enjoy it as much as Still Missing. Have a great reading week!

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  26. Robin MJuly 11, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Adding Lot's Return to Sodom and Trader of Secret to my wish list. Both sound very interesting.

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  27. BonnieJuly 11, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I love your summery, beachy mailbox, it's perfect for Mailbox Monday! I hope that you don't mind if I copy it:) I hope that you enjoy Alice Bliss as much as I did. Sisters of the Sari sounds wonderful and the cover art is gorgeous.

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  28. IreneJuly 11, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Looks like you've got a great selection of reading awaiting your time.

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  29. Farrah from The Book Faery ReviewsJuly 11, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Lot's of Sodom looks good. Enjoy your books!

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  30. AlyceJuly 12, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    It looks like you got some good books this week!

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  31. MargotJuly 12, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    I like the new, cute mailbox. Looks like you have some real gems coming up. I'm looking forward to the video review too.

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