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Sunday, October 2, 2011

Mailbox Monday and It's Monday What are you reading?



Mailbox Monday and  It's Monday - What are you reading? are two memes which I combine so that readers can have the best that the reading world can offer. Please go visit the links.


This week my Mailbox is fairly heavy - three books are wins



These two were wins from Marce. Thank you Marce.

This was a win from Rebecca.  Thanks Rebecca.


This cover does not do the book justice! just could not find the striking cover of the book I have won from Abigail Ann. This goes right away to my son who will enjoy this book.

The balance books are from my second hand shop - all the authors are ones which have been recommended by book bloggers.





Both these books were picked due to recommendations of bloggers. May not be this particular book as I am not always that lucky to get the actual book recommended but I feel getting to read even one of the books by a recommended author is good enough. Bloggers are so discerning that that recommendation alone is enough!

I am hoping to finish two Monica Dickens books (Man Overboard and Thursday Afternoons) - both slightly old fashioned style of writing which I like. Both books are really old and musty - one is published in 1958!  The other book which I hope to start on is the Anne Tyler one which I bought last week - Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant (I feel that title alone is intriguing enough to get one started!)

It's Monday here in Sri Lanka and a start of  hectic week. Am leaving for Negombo (quite close to Colombo but it is going to be a full days work out) this is what Negombo is like.

A fishing town (now an enormous city) with a church on every corner!

Have a good week everyone.

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23 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Some great wins from Marce, Boca Nights looks entertaining!

    Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

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  2. TeddyreeOctober 2, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Nice haul of books, hope you enjoy them.
    Negombo looks quite beautiful, enjoy your time there and happy reading too :)

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  3. Jennifer | Mrs Q Book AddictOctober 3, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    i haven't read any of these. I hope you enjoy them all!

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  4. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaOctober 3, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    You received some interesting books this week - all new to me. Hope you enjoy them!

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  5. SerenaOctober 3, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    gorgeous photos and books. I hope you enjoy the Henry James.

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  6. bermudaonionOctober 3, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Congratulations on your great wins! Negombo looks like paradise!

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  7. Beth(bookaholicmom)October 3, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Congratulations on your wins! Enjoy all your new reads!

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  8. Jenny QOctober 3, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Great Mailbox! I'm going to check out Also the Hills. Have a great trip!

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  9. Carol October 3, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Lovely photos.

    Hope you have a good week

    carol

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  10. KayeOctober 3, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Congrats on you wins. Thanks for including the photos of Negombo - very pretty. The House on Abercrombie Square looks wonderful.
    Have a great week, Mystica, and happy reading!

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  11. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Great wins! enjoy your books.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/10/mailbox-monday.html

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  12. CatOctober 3, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I like the old fashioned books too. I remember reading F P Keyes years ago and enjoying her books.

    Have a great reading week.

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  13. BlodeueddOctober 3, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Enjoy your books :D

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  14. pussrebootsOctober 3, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Enjoy your books. I have a bunch of similar vintage on my TBR. What is keeping me from finishing the books I have going? A new kitten! Come see what I'm reading.

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  15. Mary (Bookfan)October 3, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    The books all look good. I hope your week isn't too hectic. I like the pictures!

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  16. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Congrats on your wins! I hope you have a great trip - Negombo looks beautiful!

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  17. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)October 3, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Lucky week, congratulations on all the wins. The other picks are new titles for me.

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  18. Harvee aka GerryOctober 4, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    I hope you enjoy Portrait of a Lady. I also liked the movie! Hope you'll visit my book teaser

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  19. HannahOctober 4, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Those look like great books. Have a fun time in Negombo :)

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  20. AnnaOctober 4, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I love how you're always acquiring older books. They'd never be on my radar otherwise. Happy reading!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Looks like some great books. Enjoy!

    Negombo looks like a beautiful place.

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  22. DianaOctober 4, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Congrats on your wins! I hope you enjoy them. Thank you for visiting my mailbox post!
    Diana @ Book of Secrets

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  23. Kate {The Parchment Girl}October 7, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I have a friend who read the series that Bloody Jack is in and she couldn't stop raving about it. Haven't read it myself, but I've heard it's really good! Enjoy!

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