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Monday, May 14, 2012

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



Mailbox Monday is being hosted for May by Martha




It's Monday What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.

My Mailbox was quite full this week mainly because I found the time to go hunting for books!


Shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2001 (you can see how long it takes me to get to the Booker!!!)
this is considered one of McEwan's best books.

Fell in love with the cover a long while ago but got it only now this is Mustian's debut novel.


Part of a gemstone triology this is the last book.


Set in 1966 which makes it more or less my time! with a name like Smoky O'Donnel I couldn't resist.


I am just starting Barbara Kingsolver's Prodigal Summer. I got quite a bit of reading done this last week but not much of reviews as I was away from home most of the time.



Have a good week everyone!



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23 comments:

  1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaMay 14, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    I liked the Gendarme a lot; hope u do as well. Prodigal Summer is one of those books that I've been meaning to read for years --enjoy

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  2. bermudaonionMay 14, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    You have lots of good reading coming up! I'm not familiar with At Ruby's - I need to check that one out. Enjoy!

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  3. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsMay 14, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    I also like the book cover of The Gendarme and want to read the book. My review partner has read Frank Delaney and loves his writing. Enjoy your new books!

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  4. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 14, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    Oh, Downtown is one I've missed...I'll have to check it out. Love that time period, too.

    I read Atonement awhile back...wow!

    Enjoy your reads....

    Here's MY MONDAY MEMES POST

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  5. KayeMay 14, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    I really liked The Gendarme too. Anything by Anne Rivers Siddons should be a good read. I'm putting this one on the list. Have a wonderful week, Mystica, and happy reading.

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  6. TeddyreeMay 14, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Some great reads there Mystica. The Gendarme caught my eye, the cover is quite intriguing.
    Have a great week and happy reading :)

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  7. Sheila (Bookjourney)May 14, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    YAY some great reads! The weather is calling to me to grab a book and get in it :)

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  8. HarveeMay 14, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Heard good things about Atonement. Hope you enjoy it!

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  9. Jennifer | Mrs Q Book AddictMay 14, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Enjoy all your new reads!

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  10. Grace FonsecaMay 14, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    I like seeing what people get. You got some very interesting books. New follower. Come visit me as well.

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  11. Crystal @ I Totally Paused!May 14, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    I hope you enjoy Atonement, I read it a couple of years ago and liked it :)

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  12. The Reading DateMay 14, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Lovely reads! Hope you enjoy them all.

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  13. Nise' May 14, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Downtown and Prodigal Summer are ones I've missed by fav authors. Enjoy.

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  14. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)May 14, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Prodigal Summer and Atonement have both been sitting on my shelf too for, oh, a while!

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  15. KristinMay 14, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    I'm intrigued by Prodigal Summer...I've never read anything by Barbara Kingsolver - this might be the first one!

    Have a great week!
    Kristin @ Always With a Book

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  16. AnonymousMay 14, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Some good reading ahead, enjoy!

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/05/mailbox-monday_14.html

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  17. dollycas aka LoriMay 14, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    These all look really good to me.
    Happy Reading!

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  18. RAnnMay 14, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Love Siddon's books, but haven't read that one.

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  19. DCMetroreaderMay 14, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Atonement is wonderful! I'm sure you will love it!

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  20. Sam (Tiny Library)May 14, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    I have The Genardme on my kindle so I'll be interested to see what you think of it. Happy reading!

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  21. Shelleyrae @ Book'd outMay 14, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    Atonement has been on my TBR list for a while - I'll be interested to see what you think of it

    Have a great reading week!

    Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

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  22. AmyMay 14, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    So many intriguing titles here. Look forward to your reviews.

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  23. AnnaMay 15, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    I can't wait to see what you think of The Gendarme. Enjoy your new books!

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