Mailbox Mon, April 17

Seen both at The Printed Page (hosted in April at the fabulous Passages to the Past) and The Story Siren, my Mailbox Monday/In My Mailbox (technically Sunday).  What did you get?  Planning to read any of these?

For Review



Queen By Right by Anne Easter Smith

Won



Corrag by Susan Fletcher, thanks to Wonders & Marvels

Purchased



D.C. Noir, edited by George P. Pelecanos


Comments

  1. I am really excited about Anne Easter Smith's upcoming release! It will definitely be a top reading priority :)

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  2. I have seen the first one around in mailboxes, and it dos sound really good

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  3. Svea & Blodeuedd -- I'm on a book tour for Queen by Right -- my first time reading her and I'm super excited!

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  5. You're so lucky to get Queen by Right. I just saw this one on Lady Q's blog too. Envious of you both.

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  6. I've seen Corrag at the library and been tempted to check it out a few times. It looks really good!

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  7. These look awesome...I love the covers!

    Hope you enjoy them.

    Here's MY MONDAY MEMES POST

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  8. I'll be interested to know what you think of Corrag since I have it on my wish list.

    Looking forward to your review of Queen By Right.

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  9. Queen by Right is popping up in a couple places. I'm getting more and more envious!

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  10. I'll be watching for reviews of these books - haven't heard much about them. I hope you enjoy them!

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  11. Congrats on winning Corrag .. the Goodreads description makes it sound wonderful. As a lover of anthologies, D. C. Noir went right onto my wishlist, and historical fiction like Queen by Right is always at the top of my reading likes! Enjoy the wonderful reads!

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  13. Ooh, that DC NOIR looks promising. Enjoy!

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  14. I really wanna read Queen By Right! I have one of her books but haven't read it yet. Looking forward for your review :)

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  15. Oooh, D. C. Noir catches my eye since it's edited by George Pelecanos. Have a great week in books.

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  16. Oh, I want to read Corrag! I'll watch for your review! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  17. I've heard of Corrag, it's supposed to be really good. Have fun with those nice books!

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  18. Congrats on your win! Have a great week, enjoy your new books and happy reading! My MM is here should you like to visit.

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  19. great mailbox,they sound great, enjoy!

    come by and see mine and my giveaways.

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  20. Those all look great! I wouldn't know where to start.

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  21. I have seen Queen by Right around in other mailboxes. It does look very good. Enjoy your new reads!

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  22. DC Noir sounds like a story I should read don't you think?

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  23. DC Metro Reader: YES! If it's organized like the other Akashic Noir books, each story is even identified with a v specific neighborhood or intersection -- making it esp fun to read locally!

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  24. I really need to get around to reading my copy of Corrag lol. SO MANY BOOKS, SO LITTLE TIME!

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