Sunday, July 8, 2012

It's Monday What are you Reading/Mailbox Monday

 It's Monday! What are you Reading is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.  This the place to sum up all that page flipping you've been doing and will be doing in the near future.

Reviewed this past week:


The Queen's Vow by C.W. Gortner
A Land More Kind Than Home by Wiley Cash

Reviewing this week:

The Secrets of Mary Bowser by Lois Leveen












The Book of Night Women by Marlon James












Reading this week:

The Tory Widow by Christine Blevins











Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati











Emily Hudson by Melissa Jones












I have been very fortunate lately because the last three books I've read have been very good.  As I write this, it is Saturday afternoon and  I am about 100 pages into The Book of Night Women by Marlon James.  I'll be finishing it up at some point today and although I'm liking the story getting used to the dialect used in the book is killing me.  Not sure what my final verdict on this one is going to be. I'm really looking forward to the ones I have planned for this week-especially Into the Wilderness.  This month is my celebration of American Historical Fiction and so far it's off to a great start!
  
Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia.  The meme is currently on tour and this month it is making it's home with Mrs. Q Book Addict.

This week I received 4 books for review and they all look fantastic!  Can't wait to read all of them :)

For Review:
  • Wilderness by Lance Weller
  • Quarantine by John Smolens
  • The Ruins of Lace by Iris Anthony
  • Princess Elizabeth's Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal
 


That is it for me this week.  Thanks for stopping by!
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23 comments:

  1. TeddyreeJuly 9, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    Wonderful reading choices. The Tory Widow is on my TBR mountain as I loved The Turning of Anne Merrick! Sara Donati's Wilderness series is a fave of mine, hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
    Have a wonderful week and happy reading :)

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  2. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJuly 9, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    You've got some great books lined up!

    Here's my
    It's Monday! What Are You Reading?     I hope you will stop by!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I hope you find something redeemable in The Book of Night Women. The cover is quite interesting and I will want to read it if you suggest it.

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  4. Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsJuly 9, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    This is the first time I have come across The Ruins of Lace and I am very intrigued by the synopsis. The cover art is stunning too. Look forward to reading your review!

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  5. Beautiful DayJuly 9, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    I'm loving the covers of these books! Hope they are good reads! :)

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  6. Kathy MartinJuly 9, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    I don't read much historical fiction but these do look interesting. I hope you enjoy them all. My Monday Report is here. Happy reading!

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  7. Jennifer | Mrs Q Book AddictJuly 9, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    The Ruins of Lace has received a lot of buzz. Enjoy all your new books!

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  8. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 9, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    So many lovely looking books. Enjoy! And thanks for visiting my blog.

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  9. SidneJuly 9, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    The first two for me sounds good.
    happy reading.
    http://sidnereading.blospot.com

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  10. bermudaonionJuly 9, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    You are in for a treat with A Land More Kind Than Home!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Some great reading, enjoy! all of them.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/07/mailbox-monday_09.html

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  12. KristinJuly 9, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    I will be posting my review of The Queen's Vow tomorrow - I really enjoyed it!

    Have a great week!
    Kristin @ Always With a Book

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  13. UnknownJuly 9, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    I'm reading the Queen's Vow and enjoying it.

    http://thecharacterconnection.blogspot.com/2012/07/mailbox-monday.html

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  14. Nise' July 9, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I loved Into The Wilderness series. Looking forward to A Land More Kind Than Home. Have a great reading week. And yes, most of the pictures on my blog are of Grand Haven's Pier.

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  15. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieJuly 9, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    All these titles look great!! I love historical fiction. I will have to read Into the Wilderness and Emily Hudson!

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  16. Rebecca @ The Key to the GateJuly 9, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Your blog header is gorgeous! It looks like a wonderful selection of books with such great cover art on each. I look forward to reading your reviews!
    Rebecca @ The Key to the Gate

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  17. Mary (Bookfan)July 9, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    So many great-looking books! Princess Elizabeth's Spy catches my eye.

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  18. The Brunette LibrarianJuly 9, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Emily Hudson looks good, I'm hoping to read this soon :) Excellent taste in books!

    Happy reading this week :)
    The Brunette Librarian Blog

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  19. Jen at Introverted ReaderJuly 9, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Wiley Cash was at my local bookstore recently and I missed it. I have a feeling I'm going to kick myself for that once I read his book. The cover of The Ruins of Lace reminds me a lot of On Agate Hill by Lee Smith. I recommend it! Enjoy your week!

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  20. WrightyJuly 9, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    I haven't read any of these but they all look good! And beautiful covers too! Enjoy! :)

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  21. Teddy RoseJuly 9, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    I read The Secrets of May Bowser. I didn't like it as much as some of the other Civil war/slavery books that I have read but thought it worthwhile.

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  22. Beth(bookaholicmom)July 9, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    I have heard Donati's Wilderness series is very good! I really need to get my hands on them and give them a try! Enjoy!

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  23. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    They all look great, but I really want to read the Queen's Vow :] Thanks for a good list; I'll definitely be following your blog from now on! A few days ago I posted a summer reading list and some good reads on my new blog if you'd like to check it out: http://heartisinthewriteplace.blogspot.com/

    Thanks again!

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