Mailbox Monday, April 23

Seen both at Mailbox Monday -- hosted in April at Cindy's Love of Books -- and The Story Siren, my Mailbox Monday/In My Mailbox. What did you get? Read any of these?


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Won



Purchased/Swapped




Comments

  1. bermudaonionApril 22, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    You had a crazy good week! I read The Language of Flowers last week and loved it!

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    1. AudraApril 22, 2012 at 6:32 PM

      I know -- a wonderful bunch of books! I'm so excited! and v happy to hear you liked The Language of Flowers -- that makes me especially excited!

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  2. brandileigh2003April 22, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    I like the cover for Perla.
    Happy reading!
    Brandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog

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  3. nomadreaderApril 22, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    That is an amazing mailbox! I'll be reading Perla and The Language of Flowers soon too. I've heard wonderful things from UK friends about Tell the Wolves I'm Home and am dying to get my hands on that one. Happy reading!

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    1. AudraApril 22, 2012 at 7:29 PM

      I know, I'm agog at the awesomeness! I can't wait to start Tell the Wolves I'm Home -- it looks wild.

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  4. Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid ReaderApril 22, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Oh wow - what a great mailbox. I've not read any of the books you received, but I have a few of them on my wish list so I look forward to your reviews :-)

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    1. AudraApril 22, 2012 at 7:29 PM

      Melissa, I couldn't believe it -- it was like Christmas over here!

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  5. HollyApril 22, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    I am officially jealous :) There are at least 7 of those I want to read!

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    1. AudraApril 22, 2012 at 7:32 PM

      I'm jealous of myself, Holly! I hope you get your hands on a few of these at least!

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  6. MysticaApril 22, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    I don't know which one to comment on first as they all look so delightful. Like everyone else I am jealous!

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  7. SerenaApril 23, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Good week in books. I received yet another copy of Wedding in Haiti...LOL I'll be on the Perla TLC Tour and cannot wait to read it. Happy reading

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  8. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaApril 23, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    You always get such interesting books. Enjoy Audra.

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  9. BurtonBookReviewApril 23, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    The Mrs Tom Thumb looks great.. I have Four Sisters on my tbr pile too. Some great covers here also!

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  10. UnknownApril 23, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Holy cow books! Great week!
    I am excited that you received The Language of Flowers. I did, too and cannot wait to read it. I hope we enjoy it!. I have I, Iago, too an am looking forward to reading it.
    Tell the Wolves I'm Home sounds captivating and I love debuts. I cannot wait to read your review of this one.
    I hope you enjoy your new acquisitions, Audra. Happy Reading!

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  11. BlodeueddApril 23, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    You got the Sherry Jones books :D I am so jealous

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  12. AnnaApril 24, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    You always get the best books. The Secrets of Mary Bowser sounds especially good. Enjoy!

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  13. Harvee, Book DilettanteApril 25, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Great set of books. I have a The Innocents and will be doing a book tour of In My Father's House. The others look wonderful, especially I, Iago.

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