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Mailbox Monday (38)

It's my first Mailbox Monday of the new year!  I hope everyone's year is off to a great start!  I got some great books this week and can't wait to see what everyone else got!

From the Library:



Purchased:



For Review (from HFVBT):



What books did you get this week?
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  1. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsJanuary 4, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Both your purchased books look like my kind of books, especially Bellagrand. I'm going to look it up. I love books with an Italian theme. Enjoy your new books and happy reading.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    I haven't read Paullina Simons in forever so I'll have to check that one out. Enjoy!

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  3. MysticaJanuary 5, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    I read The Towers of Tuscany sometime back. Loved it and hope you do too.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    I'm still on my Christmas high of books! I'll be interested to read your thoughts on the Paullina Simons.

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  5. Mary (Bookfan)January 5, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    I think your purchased books look really good!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 5, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Looks like your getting off to a great start. Enjoy!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 5, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    I just started following your blog and will look forward to reading your reviews.

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    1. DeniseFJanuary 6, 2015 at 8:59 AM

      Thank you! I just started following you as well!

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  8. bermudaonionJanuary 5, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    I tried reading one of Rice's vampire books years ago and it was too creepy for me. I hope you enjoy the one you just got.

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  9. SerenaJanuary 5, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    I'm looking forward to reading the new Anne Rice

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  10. LindzJanuary 5, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Looks like some good books. I hope you had a wonderful holidays. If you have the time, would you please vote in my poll: https://plus.google.com/106671740027571728549/posts/M84EfC14FiT to help me out with getting the word out and the votes so I can be ready to work on the Level Banners this month.

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  11. The Reading DateJanuary 5, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Nice looking books! I haven't read an Anne Rice book for years, and I'm curious to hear what you think of Prince Lestat. Happy reading and Happy New Year!

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  12. ShoshanahJanuary 5, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    I've never actually read an Anne Rice book, but she's definitely an author I'd love to get into eventually.

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  13. ElizabethJanuary 5, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Nice Mailbox!!

    Life Chaff In The Wind and The Towers of Tuscany are definitely catching my eye.

    ENJOY, and happy first week of the year reading!!

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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  14. ElizabethJanuary 6, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    I see you commented about The Rosie Effect on Bermudaonion's page.

    I have a giveaway for The Rosie Effect and The Rosie Project on my blog. Stop by if you like.

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