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Mailbox Monday (45)


Hello! It's a been a long time since I have done a Mailbox Monday post!  I've been trying to get one up for a while so this post is going to include books I have picked up over the last few weeks.

Amazon has had some really interesting kindle books on sale so I've splurged a little recently and am going to have to cut back a bit soon....maybe.

Purchased (ebooks):




 The Amber Keeper by Freda Lightfoot - I can't resist any book that is historical fiction set in Russia!
A Dark Lure by Loreth Anne White -This was a kindle first read book.  I've been really craving thrillers lately so I had to check this one out.
Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka - My child is the definition of 'spirited'.  I've heard this is an excellent book and I'm excited to see if it helps me parent my child better
American Ghost by Hannah Nordhaus -  This is a ghost story and historical narrative wrapped into one.  I can't wait to read it.

For review (ebook): 


The Grip of God by Rebecca Hazell - I don't think I've ever seen a work of historical fiction that dealt with the Mongols and their conquering of Kievan Rus so I had to pick this one up.

From the Library:


America and the Pill by Elaine Tyler May - I know someone who read this recently and they said it was really good.  It sounds intriguing.
Prince of Fire by Daniel Silva - I love the Gabriel Allon books. I'm totally hooked on this series!

What books did you get this week?  Leave a link in the comments so I can check out your hauls!
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  1. MysticaJune 14, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    All new to me. Enjoy them all and have a good week.

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  2. UnknownJune 15, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    Enjoy your new books!

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  3. bermudaonionJune 15, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    America and the Pill does sound fascinating! Enjoy your new books!

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  4. Laurel-Rain SnowJune 15, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    I am curious about America and the Pill...I was young when the pill first became available...yes, that dates me! LOL

    Enjoy your books...and here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES

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  5. SerenaJune 15, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    These are all new to me

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  6. ElizabethJune 16, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    THE AMBER KEEPER looks good.

    ENJOY your books and your reading week.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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