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 BooksThe 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 8.5/10Down From Cascom Mountain- great debut book from an author to watch!! 9/10
Reviews for this week:
Never Knowing- TuesdaySilver Girl- Wednesday
Things We Didn't Say- TLC Tour Stop Thursday
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!
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
ReplyDeleteI'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!
ReplyDeleteYou got Lady of the English!!! So jealous!! Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteMy First Husband looks like a great summer read- hope you enjoy all of your new books!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking books! The First Husband and Silver Girl are on my wish list.
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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.
ReplyDeleteLady of the English is one I would like to read.
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I looked at The First Husband, but did not bring it home. Hope you enjoyed Things We Didn't Say!!
ReplyDeleteI loved Almost Home. I hope you do too.
ReplyDeleteStay looks cute and I like Mariah Stewart!
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in Silver Girl too. I'll have to peek in on your reviews.
Have a lovely reading week.
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.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and happy reading :)
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!
ReplyDeleteLovely mix of books here. Enjoy them all.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you have a busy week ahead of you. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThe Lady of the English looks good.
ReplyDeleteHere is my Monday Morning Update
Lady of the English looks great. I am planning to read The Twisted Thread soon - I have been hearing good things about it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Reading!
Ohhhhhhh these all look good! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteHave 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.
ReplyDeleteTasha @ A Trillian Books xxx
I can't wait to start the new Chadwick :D I do hope it is great
ReplyDeleteGlad Almost Home arrived safely. I'll be looking forward to your review of Silver Girl. I've got that one on the "wish list".
ReplyDeleteHave a fun 4th and enjpy all your new books.!
I just added 'Lady of the English' to my to-read list. I think the cover is beautiful and it sounds very interesting!
ReplyDeleteThis is the link to mine - 'It's Monday! What Are You Reading?'
I like those weeks that I get to just pick up a book and read =) It's fun!
ReplyDeleteHere is my Monday!
Ooh you got Lady of the English! I'm so jealous :D Hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteSo you got the finished copy of Lady of the English... nice :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so right ... Triangles cover has me going " ahhhh so pretty" . Coverholicism on my end ;)
I really enjoy a good historical novel. Hope you enjoy all your new reads.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteOOH I am curious to know more about Silver Girl! :)
ReplyDeleteSilver Girl looks like a great book to take with me up north - I will have to add it to my pile!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
http://quixoticmagpie.blogspot.com/2011/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html
Can not wait to read Lady of the English. She's one of my fave historical fiction writers too :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Fourth of July. Looks like you have some great books to get into this week. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteMy 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.
ReplyDeleteI have the SIlver Girl waiting for me on my shelves. Happy 4th of July. Enjoy your week and your books.
ReplyDeleteMy Monday: http://www.rundpinne.com/2011/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-46.html
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!
ReplyDeleteLady of the English sounds like an interesting read.
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I'm curious about The First Husband.
ReplyDeleteThose all look great! I want to read The First Husband.
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