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I'm linking up with Mailbox Monday again this week!

The newly remodeled local library opened up last Saturday and we had to go see it and get some new books.  It is amazing!  Julia loved running around in the kid's section.  I will try to write a post about it soon. 


From the Library:
 
(Hopefully I will find the time to read this one.  I've checked it out a couple times.)
 
For Review:
 
 

What books did you get this week?

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  1. AnonymousAugust 3, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    I would love to see a post on your new library. Libraries are magical places :)! Shadow of the Highway sounds good and has an amazing cover! I love dresses: the bigger, the better! Happy reading, Denise :)

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  2. ShoshanahAugust 3, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    I used to read all of Philippa Gregory's book as soon as they came out, but that hasn't been the case for a while now. I believe next on my list is Lady of the Rivers, which I do at least own, but we'll see when I actually get to reading it. Although I'm sure I'll be reading The Kingmaker's Daughters eventually.

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    1. DeniseFAugust 5, 2014 at 8:06 AM

      I have such a love/hate feeling toward Philippa Gregory but I'm kind of obsessed with the Wars of the Roses so I can't stop reading this series.

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  3. The Reading DateAugust 3, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    Yay for remodeled libraries. Glad the library came through for you! Both your review books look lovely. Happy reading :)

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  4. carolAugust 4, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    Enjoy the books! Libraries can be so fun, especially newly remodeled ones.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 4, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    I love Phillippa Gregory's books, enjoy your mailbox.

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  6. Holly (2 Kids and Tired)August 4, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    Our city is building a new, larger and much needed library. I can't wait until it's complete. Enjoy your books!

    2 Kids and Tired Books MM

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  7. Mary (Bookfan)August 4, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    Hurray for the new library! I hope you get to read TKD this time :)

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  8. SerenaAugust 5, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    I love remodeled libraries -- ok any library really. Happy reading

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  9. ElizabethAugust 5, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    The Kingmaker's Daughter looks really good.

    ENJOY all your books and your reading week.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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