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Hey Everyone! It's time for another Mailbox Monday post.

I have been such a slow reader lately!  I really need to speed it up because the books keep coming in.

From the Library:



Purchased: 


Sorry for the bad picture.  The hubs gave me a Barnes and Noble gift card for my birthday and this is what I bought! When I read these books initially, I got them from the library so it's nice to own them.  Now I can reread them and read them to Julia when she's older.

What books did you get this week?
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  1. MysticaFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Some weeks are slow reading. Hope you get your mojo back.

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  2. Martha EskuchenFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Nice BD gift - happy belated. :-) And nice purchase. Enjoy all of your reading!

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  3. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsFebruary 8, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    Hi Denise,

    The premise of all the male members of a family remaining bachelors, is definitely an intriguing one and is quite and original concept for a storyline, although I am not sure that this is a book for me!

    I really have just never had any interest in the Harry Potter series, either the books or films. Perhaps I should at least try the first book and see how I get on, given that everyone around me raves about them, including my 85 year old mother-in-law! As you say, the boxed set will be a great gift to keep for your own children.

    Thanks for sharing your new finds and have a good week,

    Yvonne

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    Love the boxset! It's gorgeous :)

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  5. SerenaFebruary 9, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    I still have not read the Harry Potter books; I've seen all the movies though!

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  6. Mary (Bookfan)February 9, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    I'm a bit underwater with books right now so I know what you mean about speeding up the reading :) How nice to have the HP books on your shelves for whenever you want to read one.

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  7. bermudaonionFebruary 9, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    I'm the same way with my reading here lately. I need to go to the beach by myself!

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  8. ElizabethFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    I am a slow reader too. :)

    I just can't read any faster. :) :)

    ENJOY your reading week.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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  9. Laurel-Rain SnowFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Gift cards for books are the best! Enjoy....and thanks for sharing. Thanks, too, for visiting my blog.

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  10. Holly (2 Kids and Tired)February 9, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    I'm not keeping up with my reading very well. I think it's the weather, although you'd think cold rain/fog/snow would make me want to read more! Love the HP set. Every house needs at least one complete set of Harry Potter!
    2 Kids and Tired Books MM

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  11. BoFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    The Potter collection is an awesome purchase to make. I feel as if they should be on every book shelf, but I'm biased. I picked up Invaded as well, but I still have to finish reading Alienated. I can understand the pains of not getting books read. I just always have so many things on my mind that it is hard to concentrate of late. Well, enjoy your shiny, new collection!
    Tammy @ Bo's Book Nook

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