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Mailbox Monday (16)

Mailbox Monday is a weekly meme started by Marcia at To Be Continued.  You can learn more about it here!

I am so thankful for the long weekend.  Last week was ridiculously busy and next week won't be much better so it's nice to recuperate a bit.  I want to get some reading done this weekend but have been spending a lot of time watching CNN because of the UCSB shootings.  The events that took place on Friday night were horrific and because that's my hometown and my college, it hits close to home.

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What books did you get this week?
 

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  1. I need to try the Summer Queen! Thanks for sharing

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  2. We are in CA too and so saddened about the shootings. It hit my kid particularly hard.

    Glad you're able to rest and relax this weekend. Hope your new pretty books are enjoyable!

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  3. I had no idea Jennifer Weiner had a new book out, especially since I've yet to read her last one. I guess that's a sign I need to get to it now!

    And I too have a copy of The Summer Queen. I actually won it a few months ago and have yet to read it, but eventually, right?

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  4. What an awful tragedy at UCSB. I hope and pray no one you know has been effected, but what a horrible loss for those poor families.

    On a lighter note, I just added All Fall Down to my GoodReads list. The cover on The Summer Queen is beautiful. Hope you enjoy both.

    http://www.thebusymomsdaily.com/2014/05/mailbox-monday-may-26.html

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  5. ENJOY your books. Love the cover on The Summer Queen.

    Have a terrific week.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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  6. You've reminded me that I have at least one Chadwick book on my shelf waiting to be read. I hope you enjoy The Summer Queen and the new JW book. Prayers for the people of SB too.

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  7. Love the look of The Summer Queen! Enjoy :)

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