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Monday, April 30, 2012

Mailbox Monday/It's Monday What are You Reading?


Nothing came to my house this week. This meme hosted by Cindy

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I have several books I am reading (in turns!) The first is a Vera Brittain book which I have had for a long time

Set during WWI an era which fascinates me, it is one woman's testament to her will to be of service.
It took me a while to get started on this book which is quite a chunkster but now that I am almost three quarter way through, it enthralls me.


Henry James's  The Portrait of a Lady is a slow read. I like it in small doses!

These are the current half way through books but I have a pile waiting for me as well. Always a lovely feeling.




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16 comments:

  1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzApril 30, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    I'm in a bit of a slump. Need to get myself out of it.

    Here's my
    It's Monday! What Are You Reading?     I hope you will stop by!

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  2. bermudaonionApril 30, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Testament of Youth looks fascinating. Is it a true story?

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  3. HarveeApril 30, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Portrait of a Lady is one of James' books I enjoyed the most, along with The Golden Bowl. Hope you like it!

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  4. Jennifer | Mrs Q Book AddictApril 30, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    Enjoy both of your books. I don't think I've read any of Henry James' books.

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  5. Mary (Bookfan)April 30, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    It's nice to have an empty mailbox some weeks just to catch up on reading. Enjoy the two on your list!

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  6. KristinApril 30, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    The Testament of Youth sounds really good - I love books set during WWI/WWII.

    Have a great week and thanks for stopping by my blog!
    Kristin @ Always With a Book

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  7. The Book ChickApril 30, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    It's too bad that nothing came to your house this week but your books waiting to be read do look very good!

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  8. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)April 30, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Looks like you've got some heavy reading right now. I haven't read either of those.

    I've had a slow month too. I only received three new books in April so I could catch up but it's not working.

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  9. Noelle the dreamerApril 30, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Must look into 'Testament of Youth'!
    As to what I am presently reading this week...There are 8 tomes sitting pretty on my night table Mystica, all vying for my attention but I am shortly to be on the ferry!
    Rain and more rain here but I am trying to be positive and going to the nursery for tomato plants and perhaps a nice lilac...
    Have a lovely week (and don't work too hard!)

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  10. Judith / LeeswammesApril 30, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Ooh, Henry James! I read The Bostonians last year but it wasn't a good reading experience. I didn't enjoy it too much. Hopefully this one is better.

    Have a good week!

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  11. Nise' April 30, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    I like to listen to Classics on audio and I take my time with them too. Hope you have a great reading week.

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  12. AnnaApril 30, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Ooh, Testament of Youth sounds really good! Happy reading!

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  13. YvonneApril 30, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Interesting books! Enjoy!

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  14. Crystal @ I Totally Paused!May 1, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    That's an interesting pile for this week, hope you enjoy them both!

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  15. TeddyreeMay 1, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    I love books set in WWI too, glad you're enjoying Testament of Youth, by the looks of the cover it was published quite a while ago?

    Thanks for your well wishes before my surgery too. Have a great week and happy reading :)

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  16. DCMetroreaderMay 4, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Regarding Portrait of a Lady, I've found several classics that are best in small doses. I think it may be due to the writing style of the time.

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