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Mailbox Monday (73)

 Hello!  I think this may be one of my last Mailbox Monday posts for a while as I transition to just reading books I own and catching up on reviews.  I got some great books this week so I just had to share.

This week was a whirlwind!  I work at a university and it was the first week of enrollment so we were incredibly busy.  I'm also planning some big family celebrations in the next few months so it feels like there is always something that needs to be done.  I only finished one book this week (Forever A Hero by Linda Lael Miller) and barely made progress on anything else.  I'm hoping that next week will be a tiny bit less busy but we'll see!  




Goodreads Giveaway:

 I hardly ever enter giveaways on goodreads anymore because I haven't won in years. I was so excited to win this book because it sounds so good.

For Review (from HFBVT):
 
I've read all of Ms. Belfrage's books and they are AMAZING.  I can't wait to read this one!

For Review (From NetGalley):
 
This is the third book in the Daughters of La Lune series.  I really loved the last book so I'm eager to see where the story will go.

What books were in your mailbox this week?
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  1. Martha EskuchenApril 9, 2017 at 9:34 PM

    I like the look of Under the Approaching Dark and The Library of Light and Shadow. Maybe you can do a Sunday Post or It's Monday What are you reading if you don't have new books for Mailbox Monday.
    Hope work calms a little for you. Happy Reading!

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    1. DeniseFApril 10, 2017 at 9:29 AM

      I think I might try a 'what are you reading' post for a while. I have so many things to read and I really think I need to stop acquiring books for a while. Have a great week!

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  2. Mary (Bookfan)April 10, 2017 at 7:01 AM

    Congrats on the GR win - I've heard so many good things about The Baker's Secret.

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  3. bermudaonionApril 10, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    I hope this week is less busy for you. The Baker's Secret looks delicious!

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    1. DeniseFApril 10, 2017 at 9:30 AM

      Me too! I'm only already looking forward to next weekend. : )

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  4. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsApril 10, 2017 at 8:28 AM

    I really really want to read The Baker's Secret. I enjoyed the author's first book. I hope you have a great reading week!

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    1. DeniseFApril 10, 2017 at 9:29 AM

      I'm glad to hear that the author's first book was good. That makes me want to read The Baker's Secret even more!

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  5. Laurel-Rain SnowApril 10, 2017 at 10:59 AM

    I like the look of The Baker's Secret. Enjoy your time off...sometimes a break is just what we need.

    Here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES

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  6. ElizabethApril 10, 2017 at 4:04 PM

    The Baker's Secret is FANTASTIC!!

    ENJOY it and all of your books.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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