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Sunday, August 21, 2011

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


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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.

I'm so so excited to be hosting Mailbox Monday for the month of August! Thanks to Marcia for creating one of my favorite memes ever and for trusting fellow bloggers like myself to host it every month. I look forward to visiting each and every blogger that stops by on Mondays. I love peeking into your world and seeing what lovely books showed up for you to read. I will be running a giveaway for each week where I will enter the numbers from Mr. Linky into random.org and whatever number comes up I will notifiy that reader and they can then choose from my grab bag of books that I currently have accumulated!! I will be adding to the choices as August winds down. Let's have some fun!!!!!

Please note: I just wanted to let the bloggers who don't regularly follow my blog and play along with Mailbox Monday the reason that I didn't stop by their blog last week. I lost my best fur buddy last Monday evening and have been reeling from it since. Because of my sadness I just haven't felt like reading, blogging, or visiting blogs. But I know that I have to get back into the swing of life and will be visiting all who link their mailboxes posts! 

Thanks again to all my friends who have stopped by and left me comments of prayers, love, and understanding...it helps my heart!!!


Dreams of Joy- given to me by the wonderful Diane (Bibliophile by the Sea) who adds to my ever-growing TBR list!!
State of Wonder- also from the lovely Diane- THANK YOU!! 
Miss Darcy Falls in Love- review copy courtesy of Sourcebooks





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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:
Northwest Corner- absolutely riveting and perfect!
The Twelfth Enchantment- just okay for me
The Landlord's Black-Eyed Daughter- liked the poem much better
Catriona- lovely historical fiction 

Reviews for this week:
The Greatest Love on Earth
Tout Sweet


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

44 comments:

  1. Well, this is a first! I'm the first...ha-ha!

    State of Wonder is on my wish list...and I see that you, too, read and LOVED Northwest Corner this past week.

    I hope you're feeling better, Staci.

    Enjoy your upcoming week!

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  2. Dreams of Joy is a wonderful read - so emotional. I hope you enjoy it.
    My heart aches for you in your loss. I hope that with each day your pain will lessen.

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  3. Great mailbox, Staci! Enjoy your reads!
    *Hugs*

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  4. I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear Bruce.

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  5. Dreams of Joy is on my shelf - just need to find the time to read it! I love the pics of Bruce, Staci.

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  6. Staci, I've been thinking about you and hope you can gradually ease back into the things you once enjoyed. It does take time friend. Hugs

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  7. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved dog.

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  8. State of Wonder is great. Enjoy!

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  9. ((Staci)) I hope you have a better week. Happy reading!

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  10. Your family is on my heart and in my prayers! I am looking forward to Miss Darcy Falls in Love.

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  11. Dreams of Joy is on my list to read. Read all of See's other books now I need to continue with this one. Hope you enjoy all of your books!

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  12. Staci, I love your new header in honor of Bruce. What a beautiful way to honor his memory. You're in my thoughts and prayers and I am hoping that with each day you will move forward treasuring the memories and feeling less sadness. ((Hugs))

    I have State of Wonder and Dreams of Joy TBR. The Miss Darcy books like it may be a good book for you to start with:)

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  13. I hope this week goes better for you!

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  14. I'm so sorry about your fur baby; they are such treasures, never demanding, always loving.

    I've read great things about Northwest Corner, so I'll need to check out your review. State of Wonder also seems like a wonderful read. Enjoy your new books!

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  15. I hope you and your family are doing well and that you know you are in the thought of all of us.

    I loved State of Wonder so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you will too.

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  16. I won State of Wonder and am not sure when I'll get to it. Looks good though.
    Still thinking of you and hoping your heart heals. When I lost my little Major 9 years ago I cried every day for weeks. It will get better.

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  17. Hope things are better for you this week. You received some nice books from Diane. State of Wonder was very good. I have Dreams of Joy on my shelf and it keeps getting pushed aside for other books but I really want to read it soon.

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  18. I hope you find time to read a little bit and relax. I really do like the tribute to Bruce at the top of your page! He would have loved that!

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  19. So sorry about the passing of your puppy. They definitely become a family member.

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  20. I have State of Wonder in my TBR pile too. I'm really looking forward to reading it!

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  21. So sorry to hear that. Having lost Charlee a week ago, I know how you are feeling. ((HUGS))

    Hope this week is a better one for you!

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  22. You have a fantastic mailbox this week. I hope you love STATE OF WONDER as much as I did.

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  23. Dreams of Joy sounds very good. Hope you enjoy your books!

    And I hope things gets better!

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  24. Looks like an AWESOME selection this week!! And hoping you are doing ok... {{{hugs}}} :):):):):):):):):):)

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  25. Your books look wonderful!!! Have a super week!

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  26. I'm so sorry for your loss, those furry little friends have such a place in our hearts. Have fun hosting your meme.

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  27. Love the button you made for Bruce, Staci! Such a beautiful tribute to him in your header... *hugs*

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  28. I'm so sorry to hear about your dear dog. It's always so hard to lose a pet.

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  29. *hugs* I am not gonna say it gets easier because the memory will always be there, but think of the happy times :)

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  30. sorry you lost your furry friend. It's never easy to say goodbye to a beloved pet.

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  31. I have the Lisa See book in my pile too. I sure hope you are feeling a bit better today. Love the new banner.

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  32. So sorry to learn about Bruce. What an ADORABLE dog!

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  33. I hope you are feeling a little better this week. It will take time. I'm sending a big hug to help with the hard moments. Your books look wonderful. I hope you enjoy them all.

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  34. First, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like Bruce will be missed terribly.

    Second, State of Wonder was wonderful! You've got some great reading waiting for you.

    Enjoy your reading!

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  35. Those are three great books you received last week! I can't wait to read State of Wonder.

    I'm so sorry about your sweet little dog. Losing a pet is so very hard and my thoughts are with you during this hard time.

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  36. I had to leave another comment because I had no idea you lived in Michigan! I'm from Michigan originally. I grew up in Midland. Always nice to meet a fellow Michigander!

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  37. Thinking about you Staci, I love the new header and button for your sweet little Bruce. Be kind to yourself my friend.
    {{hugs} Sheree

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  38. Your blog looks so nice. What a great way to remember Bruce! I didn't do this post this week. I can't let blogging run my life!

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  39. I love your new header..what a beautiful tribute. You've been in my thoughts this last week...

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