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Mailbox Monday (33)

 Mailbox Monday is a weekly meme started by Marcia at To Be Continued.  It's a great way to show off all the cool books you received during the week.  Check it out here!

I got some great books this week!  On Monday night, I went to an event at a library near Kansas City and got to see Maggie Stiefvater and the Merry Sisters of Fate.  They gave a great talk on writing and then signed books.  I picked up a copy of The Raven Boys got it signed.  It was so fun!  I also got a couple of review books that I'm so excited to read.

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What books did you get this week?
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  1. Nise' November 16, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    I have thoroughly enjoyed Maggie Stiefvater's books. How cool that you were able to meet her. Have a great week.

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  2. Mary (Bookfan)November 17, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    I think the Belfrage book sounds good!

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  3. bermudaonionNovember 17, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Oh my, I bet that was an awesome author event - Stiefvater is so talented!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 17, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    I love all three of your books. Which one will you start first?

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    1. DeniseFNovember 17, 2014 at 4:35 PM

      I just started 'The Dream Thieves' last night. I can't wait to see where the story goes.

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  5. ElizabethNovember 17, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    Nice signed copy...ENJOY!!

    I love the covers on the two review books.

    Have a wonderful reading week, and enjoy all your books.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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  6. Laurel-Rain SnowNovember 17, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    I am curious about Whither Thou Goest...enjoy your new books, and thanks for visiting my blog.

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    1. DeniseFNovember 17, 2014 at 4:36 PM

      Whither Thou Goest is part of The Graham Saga (book #7). The series is SO good, I can't say enough about it! I highly recommend it.

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