Mailbox Monday, April 9

Seen both at Mailbox Monday -- hosted in April at Cindy's Love of Books -- and The Story Siren, my Mailbox Monday/In My Mailbox.

I'm still a bit in a funk but spent time with friends yesterday which helped immensely.  Now, to catch up on my reviews.  These new arrivals helped cheer me up, too! To learn more about a book, click on the image (which should open in a new tab/window!).  What did you get this week? Read any of these?


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  1. BlodeueddApril 8, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Enjoy your new books :)

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  2. bermudaonionApril 8, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    You got a nice variety of books so you'll be set for any mood. The Thing about Thugs catches my eye.

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  3. Natalie~Coffee and a Book ChickApril 8, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    I'm glad you got to spend some time with your friends, that always helps me as well. I've heard a lot about The Coldest Night, can't wait to read your thoughts on it.

    I just finished A Partial History of Lost Causes and was speechless. I've now picked up The Tommyknockers by Stephen King which is just fantastic!

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  4. Ellie WarrenApril 8, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Some gorgeous covers in your haul this week.

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  5. AnonymousApril 8, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Oh wow, I have serious cover envy, this week! Hope the stories are as good as the pictures!

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  6. AnonymousApril 8, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Helen Keller in Love looks really good, as does The Coldest Night. Enjoy your books!

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  7. SerenaApril 8, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Masque of the Red Death intrigues me.

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  8. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaApril 8, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Lots of new to me titles --enjoy.

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  9. MegApril 9, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    I'm really intrigued by Helen Keller In Love -- hope it's a good one!

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  10. nomadreaderApril 9, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    I'm intrigued by Helen Keller in Love too. As always, I'll look forward to your reviews!

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  11. AnnaApril 9, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    The Thing About Thugs and Hellen Keller in Love both look good. Enjoy!

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  12. avisannschildApril 9, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Wow, what a great selection of books. I'm with Kathy: The Thing about Thugs really catches my eye. Hope you enjoy them all and feel better soon!

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  13. MysticaApril 9, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Helen Keller's book is new to me! enjoy them all and hope you feel better soon.

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