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. SveaApril 17, 2011 at 3:01 PM

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

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  2. BlodeueddApril 17, 2011 at 3:07 PM

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

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  3. AudraApril 17, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    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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  4. Brooke from The Bluestocking GuideApril 17, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Queen by Right? Which queen is the book referring to?

    Here is mine

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  5. Aisle BApril 17, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    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. HollyApril 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    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. Creations by Laurel-Rain SnowApril 17, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    These look awesome...I love the covers!

    Hope you enjoy them.

    Here's MY MONDAY MEMES POST

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  8. Avid_ReaderApril 17, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    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. SusanApril 17, 2011 at 7:31 PM

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

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  10. MaryApril 17, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    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. Julie @ Knitting and SundriesApril 17, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    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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  12. MysticaApril 17, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    A very nice mailbox. Enjoy.

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  13. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Ooh, that DC NOIR looks promising. Enjoy!

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  14. ElysiumApril 18, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    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. bermudaonionApril 18, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    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. Lady QApril 18, 2011 at 8:43 AM

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

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  17. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 10:54 AM

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

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  18. KayeApril 18, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    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. Tribute Books MamaApril 18, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    great mailbox,they sound great, enjoy!

    come by and see mine and my giveaways.

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  20. AnnaApril 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM

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

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  21. Beth(bookaholicmom)April 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM

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

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  22. DCMetroreaderApril 18, 2011 at 2:05 PM

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

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  23. AudraApril 18, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    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. Teresa (Read All Over Reviews)April 18, 2011 at 7:27 PM

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

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