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Mailbox Monday (74)

I really didn't want to have another Mailbox Monday post for a long while but I caved and bought a couple of books this week.  YIKES.  I think I only made it two or three weeks without buying books. 

Work continues to be busy and and the week was crazy with house hunting.  We looked at several houses and even put an offer on one but nothing came of it.  So back to the drawing board! I also started watching '13 Reasons Why' on NetFlix and then the hubs got really into it and binge watched the whole season.  I didn't see all of it but I'm pretty sure I've seen enough.  I didn't dislike it but it was pretty dark and makes me terrified of sending my daughter to school.  I think I'll just stick with getting caught up on 'This is Us'.  Because of all that, it was a really slow reading week. I'd like to finish two more books before the month is over so I better get on it!

Finished Reading:

A Bridge Across the Ocean by Susan Meissner

Currently Reading:

The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova
Under the Approaching Dark by Anna Belfrage

Purchased (for kindle):





What books did you get this week?

 




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  1. Martha EskuchenApril 23, 2017 at 10:16 PM

    A Bridge Across the Ocean is one I eyed. I hope you enjoyed it.
    Those are three good looking historical novels you purchased.
    Have a good week and Happy Reading!

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    1. DeniseFApril 25, 2017 at 9:15 PM

      A Bridge Across the Ocean was a pretty good read! Have a great week!

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  2. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsApril 23, 2017 at 10:28 PM

    I downloaded a free Kindle book from Anna Belfrage this week too. I agree that 13 Reasons Why is dark. And my son who is 13 and watched the series told me that some of his friends from school who suffer from depression and have been bullied in the past, can't watch it because it would trigger them. School is a SCARY place for our kids.

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    1. DeniseFApril 25, 2017 at 9:11 PM

      I can definitely see how it would be triggering to some people.

      I hope you enjoy the Anna Belfrage book. I've read all of her stuff and love it!

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  3. bermudaonionApril 24, 2017 at 5:42 AM

    I wasn't crazy about the book Thirteen Reasons Why so I haven't been interested in the show. It seemed to me the protagonist blamed problems of her own making on other people.

    Enjoy your new books!

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    1. DeniseFApril 25, 2017 at 9:12 PM

      I agree. There was a lot of unnecessary blaming from Hannah. Another reason that I don't need to finish it.

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  4. ElizabethApril 24, 2017 at 9:58 AM

    Nice purchases - ENJOY!!

    I hope you enjoyed A BRIDGE ACROSS THE OCEAN. I thought it was a good read...always enjoy her books.

    Have a good week.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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    1. DeniseFApril 25, 2017 at 9:13 PM

      A Bridge Across the Ocean was good! I liked the supernatural aspects a lot.

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  5. UnknownApril 24, 2017 at 11:24 AM

    You have had a busy week! Hope you can find a house that's just right for you and that you enjoy this week's reads!

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    1. DeniseFApril 25, 2017 at 9:14 PM

      Thanks! I hope so too. House hunting has been way more stressful than I imagined.

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  6. carolApril 24, 2017 at 2:22 PM

    Enjoy your books! I can never seem to go longer than a week or two without picking a new book up, even though i have plenty waiting to be read.

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    1. DeniseFApril 25, 2017 at 9:14 PM

      I've been trying to stay away from the library and amazon because I really need to read what I already own. BUT it's so hard to do!

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