Mailbox Monday, Jan 9

Seen both at Mailbox Monday -- hosted in January at At Home With Books -- and The Story Siren, my Mailbox Monday/In My Mailbox, post-vacation edition. Thankfully I came home to some books which helped soften the sting of being away from California, the pool, my brother, and my adorable niece and nephew.


For Review




At the Mercy of the Queen: A Novel of Anne Boleyn by Anne Clinard Barnhill
Baker Towers by Jennifer Haigh
All Her Father's Guns by James Warner
See What I See by Gloria Whelan

Comments

  1. AnnaJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    I can't wait for your thoughts on Baker Towers. Happy reading!

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  2. nomadreaderJanuary 9, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    I'm eager to hear how you like Baker Towers too! I've read Faith and Mrs. Kimble, but somehow I haven't gotten to that one yet. Enjoy!

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  3. ZibileeJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Love the cover for What I See! These are all great reads, and I hope that you enjoy them all! Happy Reading!

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  4. SerenaJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    All Her Father's Guns by James Warner sounds interasting...and I can't wait to see what you think of Baker Towers and See What I see.

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  5. avisannschildJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    I loved The Condition by Jennifer Haigh, but I haven't read Baker Towers yet. Enjoy all your new reads. Happy New Year!

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  6. BlodeueddJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Sounds like a couple of good books :D

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  7. Tribute Books MamaJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    At The Mercy Of The Queen caught my eye, enjoy! your reads.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/mailbox-monday_09.html

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  8. DarleneJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Great books! I'm curious about At the Mercy of the Queen for sure. I think Bakers Towers is the only one of Haigh's books that I haven't yet read.

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  9. Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid ReaderJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Another great mailbox, Audra. I'm looking forward to your thoughts on At The Mercy of the Queen. Not sure if it's for me, but if you love it I know it will be.

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  10. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    I like Baker towers a lot as well as Mrs. Kimble by this author. Hope you enjoy all of your new books.

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  11. MysticaJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Lovely mailbox! enjoy.

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  12. AlyceJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Coming home to a mailbox full of books always makes me feel better.

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  13. Beth(bookaholicmom)January 10, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    I received Baker Towers last week for a tour. It will be my first tour so I am a bit nervous. I have heard Jennifer Haigh is an excellent author. I hope we both enjoy her book.

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