Welcome to Mailbox Monday, a weekly meme hosted by Marcia from The Printed Page where book lovers share the titles they purchased, received for review, or otherwise obtained over the past week.
I didn’t receive any books last week, but I did add a few to my shelf the prior week, and I figure now is as good a time as any to post them.
For review:
The Famous Nini by Mary Nethery, from the author (The Girl and I read this one over the weekend, and we’ll be reviewing it soon!)
Take a Chance on Me by Jill Mansell, from Sourcebooks
The Lacemakers of Glenmara by Heather Barbieri, from HarperCollins for TLC Book Tours
From Serena (thank you!):
Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky
The Hypnotist by M.J. Rose
From the library sale for a total of $1.50 (can’t beat that!):
The Plot Against America by Philp Roth
The Island by Victoria Hislop
Novelist’s Boot Camp by Todd A. Stone
What books did you add to your shelves recently?
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I loved the Island – it was sad, poignant and beautiful.
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Glad to hear it’s a good book. I’m looking forward to reading it even more now.
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I didn’t know you got that Philip Roth book! Bummer…I want to read that when you are done.
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I showed it to you before I purchased it, but you must’ve been absorbed in the box you were looking through. Of course you can borrow it.
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So many great ones!! I have the Mansell book too..can’t wait to experience this author! Enjoy!
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Oh, you’re in for a real treat!
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I really liked The Lacemakers of Glenmara. Suite Francaise was good. Jill Mansell is an author I need to read. Bloggers seem to love her books. Have a good week!
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Glad to hear you enjoyed them. Definitely give Jill Mansell a try!
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Wow, Anna, you got some fantastic books this week. Suite Francaise is still on my list to read. Have a great week and happy reading with all your new books.
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Thanks! I tried reading Suite Francaise a while back, but I ended up having to bring it back to the library before I could get into it. At least now I can read it at my own pace.
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I’ve heard of a few of these but I haven’t read any. The Hypnotist is on my list though. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Ladytink!
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Anna great books you got. I also got Jill Mansell last week. Can’t wait to read your review for the Famous Ninja as it sounds really good.
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I’ll keep an eye out for your review of the Mansell book!
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Oh I did love Suite Francaise! M.J. Rose, not so much.
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I read both of the previous M.J. Rose books and they were good. Not great, but enjoyable enough.
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Oh the Glenmara book, I do want to read that one one day
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You will be soon! 😉
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Looks like you get some good ones this week
Here’s mine
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I hope so!
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You already know that I got the Jill Mansell book as well- I can’t wait to read it! Enjoy all of your new books 🙂
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Thanks, Jonita!
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Enjoy your new books Anna…Suite Francaise is one I have been curious about for quite some time.
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I’ve been dying to read that one myself.
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Great books!
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Thanks, Tea!
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My mailbox is in the sidebar.
http://readwithtea.blogspot.com
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The cover of The Famous Nini is really cute! I hope you enjoy your new additions!
My mailbox is HERE.
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The illustrations inside are just as cute!
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Wonderful collection of books, Anna! 🙂
Here’s my (much smaller) mailbox: http://suko95.blogspot.com/2010/06/mailbox-monday-more-books-for-summer.html
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Thanks, Suko!
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I think you’ll love the Island! Voodoo Bride and my owner both love to read it. It’s sad but hopeful too.
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I can’t wait to read it!
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I LOVE Mansell so I hope you like that book a lot and I really liked Suite Francaise when I read it a few years ago – a really moving story. Lots of great books you’ve got there!
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I’ve loved every Mansell book I’ve read so far, so I’m confident I’ll like this one, too. 🙂
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Good books! Happy reading. My mailbox is at The Crowded Leaf.
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Thanks, Alayne!
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I need a bookless week, but can’t bring myself to wish for one. The Island looks so good – I’m jealous that you got such a great deal on it.
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It’s finds like The Island that make braving the aggressive crowds at the library sale worth it.
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I need to check out Jill Mansell’s books. I have not read one yet but they look like something I would like. Enjoy all your new books!
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You definitely need to read Mansell!
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I really enjoyed The Plot Against America. Happy reading. Pussreboots.
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Glad to hear it. I’m looking forward to reading it after seeing some good reviews during last year’s WWII challenge.
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Oh, The Famous Nini looks gorgeous and sounds fabulous!
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It was a great children’s book. I just need to sit down with The Girl and review it.
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I think The Plot Against America sounds like I really need to read this one. You got some excellent books last week. Certainly enough for this week too. LOL
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I have enough books to last for years! Good thing I’m always reading. 😉
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Suite Francaise is so wonderful! And i lovedthe Roth book.
Enjoy!
I have an author interview with the fun an lively Liz Crain posted today, as well as my MM post.
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I’ve heard a lot of good things about both of those. I’m so happy to have them on the shelf.
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What a great list! Which reminds me … I really really need to start hitting some of our library sales! You picked up quite a few good ones at yours! The Lacemakers of Glenmara by Heather Barbieri looks like a gem of a book – would love to see your review!
Julie @ Knitting and Sundries
My Monday: http://jewelknits.blogspot.com/2010/06/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-and_21.html
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The library sales are addicting. Once you start, you can’t stop, believe me!
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Yay for library sales! The Island looks particularly appealing. Enjoy your books!
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Thanks, avisannschild!
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Great selection of books there! Enjoy! The new site looks good!
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Thanks, Marie! It’s coming along slowly but surely.
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The Plot Against America is excellent – great library sale find!
Enjoy!
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Glad to hear it. I can’t wait to have a chance to read it.
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