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Sunday, April 15, 2012

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


Mailbox Monday hosted for the month of April  by Cindy's Love of Books


Hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.

It was again bonanza time for me. A very good, heavy, fat mailbox!

The description on this book is lyrical. Celebrating the wildness of nature and human love set amongst the mountains of Appalachia.

A very small book involving family. I still cannot see the romance bit of the title but this is described as vintage Brookner.

Again relationships and complicated! I think I'd like this one.


I picked this one up because it has a section of it set in Venice. Could not resist it.


After Brookner this is a necessity - engrossing, suspenseful and laugh out loud funny!

This was a win from Books, Belles and Beaux! Thank you Joanne.



The other was a win from Quirky Girls Read. Thanks for the win.  This is a book I am looking forward to very much.



Right now I am reading a memoir of Edwina Mountbatten.  Halfway through and I think the best is yet to come.



After five days holiday it is going to be tough getting into the grind of work! tomorrow is going to be a hectic day, hence the early post.

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32 comments:

  1. Sam (Tiny Library)April 15, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I love Kingsolver but haven't read Prodigal Summer yet, can't wait to see what you think of it. And the Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott looks great too.

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  2. sawcatApril 15, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I am looking forward to hearing what you think of Anne Merrick and the Alcott book. Both are on my list to read....sometime.

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  3. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaApril 15, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    You have been getting some great books lately -- lucky you. enjoy

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  4. KristinApril 15, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I have The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott on my tbr list - I love Little Women!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hope you have a great week and enjoy all your books!

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  5. AnnaApril 15, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    I've had The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott for awhile now but haven't read it. Hope you enjoy your new books!

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  6. Christina TApril 15, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    I haven't read anything by Anita Brookner or Barbara Kingsolver yet though I have read a few of Jennifer Weiner's books. It is nice to read something funny in between serious books. I've also got The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott though I much prefer the cover of your book to mine. I still need to read it.

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  7. Martha EskuchenApril 15, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    You have a good mix - good thinking to add a lighter, humorous book in the group. This looks like a lot for one week. Happy reading!

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  8. Brooke from The Bluestocking GuideApril 15, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    You got a lot. I'm jealous.

    Here is mine

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  9. stacybuckeyeApril 15, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    I really liked Prodigal Summer. Hope you do too!

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  10. Sheila (Bookjourney)April 15, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Jennifer Weiner is an excellent choice. Your books look wonderful - some of those covers you could frame!

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  11. pussrebootsApril 15, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    I read Prodigal Summer well before I started book blogging. I loved it. Happy reading.

    My favorite read this week was Sapphique by Catherine Fisher. Please come see what else I'm reading.

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  12. TeddyreeApril 15, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    YAY for bulging mailboxes ... always nice and you have some great choices there. I hope you enjoy The Turning of Anne Merrick as much as I did.
    Have a great week and happy reading :)

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  13. YvonneApril 16, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    I've listened to Jennifer Weiner's books on audio and really enjoyed them. Have a great week! Enjoy your books!

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  14. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzApril 16, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    I always love books about relationships. You certainly have received lots of these.

    Here's my
    It's Monday! What Are You Reading?     Please stop by and say hello!

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  15. Mary (Bookfan)April 16, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    The Lost Summer of LMA is on my shelf. I need to read it! I hope you enjoy all your new books, Mystica.

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  16. Andra LynApril 16, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Looks like you've got quite a handful! Those aren't really my style and genre...but I could always branch out! Happy Reading and Happy Monday!

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  17. HeatherApril 16, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    I haven't read any of these titles. Will be looking forward to your reviews.

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  18. ShadowsTomesApril 16, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    I liked the Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott! I read that last year and was pleased. I hope you enjoy ALL of your books! Happy Reading!
    http://mustreadfaster.blogspot.com/2012/04/what-are-you-reading.html

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  19. Laurel-Rain SnowApril 16, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    The Anita Brookner books look tempting....enjoy!

    I don't know if I've read that Jennifer Weiner book...I'll have to check!

    Thanks for visiting my blog, and enjoy your week.

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  20. Jennifer | Mrs Q Book AddictApril 16, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    These are all new to me. I hope you enjoy them all!

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  21. CMashApril 16, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    Nice mailbox. Some are "new to me books" so will have to check them out. Have a great week!

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  22. KayeApril 16, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Wow, you did have a good week. I bet the book about Edwina Mountbatten is fascinating. Enjoy your new books, Mystica, and have a wonderful week.

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  23. Nise' April 16, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    You did get some great books. I enjoy Kingsolver and really liked Kelly McNees book too.

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  24. AnonymousApril 16, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Great mailbox, enjoy! your week of reading.

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  25. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsApril 16, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Hi Mystique,

    What a fantastic haul of books this week, I was spoiled for choice, what was not to like?

    I have never read anything by Anita Brookner and have heard good things about her work, so those were the two of your books that I chose to list for my future reading.

    Enjoy them all,

    Yvonne

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  26. cindysloveofbooksApril 16, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    What a great mix of box you got. I like Jennifer Weiner's books and i hope you enjoy it.

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  27. Judith / LeeswammesApril 16, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Wow, that is a wonderful list of books! I read and loved Prodigal Summer, I actually re-read it at least twice. Hope you find it as good as I did!

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  28. HollyApril 16, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    I liked The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott quite a bit and am really looking forward to her new one coming out later this year. Also can't wait to read The Turning of Anne Merrick. I've seen great reviews of it everywhere. Enjoy your new books!

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  29. Jen at Introverted ReaderApril 16, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    I live in the Appalachians, so Prodigal Summer is close to my heart. I absolutely loved it. Enjoy your week!

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  30. Beautiful DayApril 16, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Looks like some great reads! I have the Kingsolver one, but am yet to read it. And I love the look of the Louisa May Alcott and Mountbatten books. Adding them to my ipad! xx

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  31. Beth(bookaholicmom)April 16, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    I loved The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott. I hope you enjoy all your new books. You have a nice assortment of books there!

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  32. ShelleyraeApril 17, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    I loved Goodnight Nobody! Hope you enjoy it!

    Wishing you a great reading week

    Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

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