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Mailbox Monday (4)


Mailbox Monday is a traveling meme where you can showcase the awesome books you received each week.  This month, Mailbox Monday is being hosted by Gina at Book Dragon's Lair.


 I really need to stay away from NetGalley but I just can't resist all the good books!

From NetGalley:

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  1. Laurel-Rain SnowOctober 27, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    I have yet to read anything by Susanna Kearsley, but her books look so tempting! Enjoy your week...and here's MY WEEKLY SUNDAY/MONDAY UPDATES

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  2. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsOctober 27, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Hi Denise,

    Given the amount of titles which pass through the NetGalley system each week, I think that two is showing great restraint, unless of course, there are others hidden away somewhere that you aren't telling us about! LOL

    I have had Susanna Kearsley on my list of author to try, for absolutely ages now and I really do hope to get there very soon, as 'The Splendour Falls' sounds like another great book.

    I don't read an awful lot of historical fiction, however, when I do, it has to be something which is going to hold my attention and have plenty of substance to the storyline.

    Thanks for sharing, enjoy your books and have a good week.

    Yvonne

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  3. SerenaOctober 27, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Looks like a couple of good ones

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  4. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsOctober 27, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    I got The Splendour Falls too and I can't wait to read it. Enjoy your new books!

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  5. The Reading DateOctober 27, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    I hear ya about Netgalley. Looks like you picked up some lovely books though! Enjoy :)

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  6. Mary (Bookfan)October 28, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Oooh, a new Susanna Kearsley! I'm listening to The Firebird right now - loving it.

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  7. bermudaonionOctober 28, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Two books isn't so bad! I hope you love them!

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  8. gautami tripathyOctober 28, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Wonderful mailbox. Booth look good! Have a great reading week!

    Here is my post.

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  9. ElizabethOctober 28, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    I have to read a Susanna Kearsley book. They all look so good.

    ENJOY your reading week.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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  10. AnonymousOctober 28, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Enjoy! your new books, a nice mailbox.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2013/10/mailbox-monday

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  11. ElysiumOctober 28, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Stachniak's last book was good and I have hopes for this one too. Happy reading!

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