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Sunday, May 5, 2013

MAILBOX MONDAY/IT'S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING?



Coming to this meme after a bit of an absence. The host for this month is 4 the LOVE of BOOKS

The few books which came into my home were 


The Novel in the Viola which I read and reviewed. I just loved this book. Despite its overtones of sadness!!!



My enthusiasm for this author does not wane.  Human relationships at its best.



Meera Syal's debut novel. Immigrant stories fascinate me. Maybe because my three children are immigrants in Australia! the adjustments are many and varied and fascinating.

The Colour

The immigrant theme continues but take it back a century. Another author whom I like.



The meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.

I finished 


Twisted family relationships - bitter and possessive. Possessive to the point of never ever letting go. Love that can be so blind is it love I wonder. Marvellous read, review coming.

I only realised today that Elizabeth George is American. She writes books set in England with such descriptive detail that I had to actually go and double check that this was so!

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19 comments:

  1. Sam (Tiny Library)May 5, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Anita and Me is a great read, I loved it. The Colour is supposed to be very good too.

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  2. Prashant C. TrikannadMay 6, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    Mystica, I look forward to reading your review of Meera Syal's ANITA AND ME.

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  3. nfl jerseys cheapMay 6, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    heard a lot good things about Anita And Me, wish you a great reading

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  4. shelleyrae @ book'd outMay 6, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    I actually just picked up two memoirs at the library today and one is a Chinese immigrants story.

    Hope you enjoy your reads this week x

    Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

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  5. Christina TMay 6, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    I enjoyed The Novel in the Viola too! I like immigrant fiction also. I hadn't heard of these other books so I will have to look into them. Joanna Trollope is an author I've been meaning to try.

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  6. TeddyreeMay 6, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    They all sound interesting, have a good week Mystica and enjoy your new reads.

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  7. HarveeMay 6, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    I enjoy immigrant stories too. Hope you like all the books!

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  8. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 6, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    Playing for the Ashes looks tempting...I'm also interested in the Joanna Trollope book. Enjoy!

    And thanks for visiting my blog.

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  9. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaMay 6, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    Nice assortment; the Clour is one that has been on my list.

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  10. AnonymousMay 6, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Meera Syal's book looks great! Enjoy!

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  11. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsMay 6, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    I always find interesting books in your mailbox posts. I like immigrant stories too because my parents were immigrants. Enjoy your reading week.

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  12. gautami tripathyMay 6, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Wonderful books in your mailbox. Hope you enjoy all your books!

    Here is my post!!

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  13. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieMay 6, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Oh my gosh, I wouldn't have though Elizabeth George was an American! From her book descriptions, I would have thought she was British through and through!

    Have a great week!

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  14. Nise' May 6, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Great reading week. I like Rose Tremaine too.

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  15. ElizabethMay 6, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    They look good. ENJOY!!!

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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  16. Jen at Introverted ReaderMay 6, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    I'm glad you liked The Novel in the Viola! My review will be up this week. I enjoyed it but I may have liked the author's other book, Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English, a little bit more. Enjoy your week!

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  17. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)May 6, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Nice week. I was surprised to learn that Elizabeth George is American too!

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  18. Mary (Bookfan)May 7, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    I think they all look good. Have a great week!

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  19. Audrey (Bibliosaurus Text)May 7, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    All new books to me. I love the immigrant theme, and how it applies to your own life. Sounds like great picks this week.

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