Mailbox Monday, May 23

Seen both at The Printed Page (hosted in May at MariReads) and The Story Siren, my Mailbox Monday/In My Mailbox.  What did you get?  Planning to read any of these?

For Review




Jerusalem Maiden: A Novel by Talia Carner
Reign of Madness by Lynn Cullen
Next to Love by Ellen Feldman
The White Woman on the Green Bicycle by Monique Roffey
The Hypnotist (The Reincarnationist #3) by M.J. Rose

Won



The Insider by Reece Hirsch - thanks to GoodReads First Reads

Bought/Traded/Acquired



Carnal Machines: Steampunk Erotica, edited by D.L. King - thanks to Teresa at Read All Over Reviews
Collective Visioning: How Groups Can Work Together for a Just and Sustainable Future by Linda Stout

Comments

  1. AmyMay 23, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Wow, great mailbox Audra! I'm looking forward to your reviews of Reign of Madness and Next to Love!

    Enjoy your new reads!

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  2. ZibileeMay 23, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    So excited about Reign of Madness! I am on a TLC tour for that one, and I am hoping that it's as wonderful as The Creation of Eve. Great mailbox this week! I hope that you enjoy all of them!

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  3. BlodeueddMay 23, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Enjoy your books :) Seems to be a lot of interesting ones in there

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  4. Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid ReaderMay 23, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Once again you received some great sounding books. I hope you enjoy them and I'm looking forward to your reviews.

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  5. ShirleyMay 23, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    You have several good looking books in your mailbox! Enjoy!

    My Bookshelf

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  6. AnnaMay 23, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Glad to see you'll be reading Next to Love, too. Looking forward to your review!

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  7. ElysiumMay 23, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    I'm so jealous of Reign of Madness! Can't wait to hear what you think of it.

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  8. MajankaMay 23, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Reign of Madness looks really interest, as does The Hypnotist. Enjoy reading!

    I'm a new follower btw! ;)

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  9. AudraMay 23, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Majanka -- Thank you for the follow -- I hope you enjoy what you read! :)

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  10. Wendi B. - Wendi's Book Corner ~ Rainy Day Reads in SeattleMay 23, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Jerusalem Maiden and Reign of Madness both look good - love the covers. Congrats on your win!

    Here's my Mailbox! ~ Wendi

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  11. Tribute Books MamaMay 23, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Reign Of Madness,looks good, enjoy! your reads.

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  12. HollyMay 23, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Can't wait to read Reign of Madness. White Woman on the Green Bicycle sounds good too. Happy reading!

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  13. dolleygurlMay 23, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Oh Reign of Madness sounds interesting! I didn't absolutely love the author's last book, but the plot is sure intriguing here.

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  14. TheBookGirlMay 23, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    You got some great books this week :)
    I have Jerusalem Maiden too, and am looking forward to reading it soon.

    hope you enjoy them all!

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