Mailbox Monday, July 16

Another week of arrivals -- this might be my all-time favorite dream achieved summer! It's getting a little obscene. My Mailbox Monday (hosted in July at Mrs. Q: Book Addict). As usual, click on a cover to learn more about the book (link will automatically open in a new tab/window).  What did you get?  Have any of these?


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Gifted/Swapped/Purchased

Comments

  1. Harvee LauJuly 15, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Yes, you do have a great number of good books. The first two look intriguing - the covers alone make me want to open them up!

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:49 PM

      I know, right? I'm a tarot addict so I'm really keen on starting The Stockholm Octavo!

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  2. BlodeueddJuly 15, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Cool books for you :) Happy reading!

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  3. bermudaonionJuly 15, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Most of your books are new to me but Eight Girls Taking Pictures intrigues me.

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:50 PM

      I love the title and the cover -- everything about it seems so cool!

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  4. JennaJuly 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    These all look good!! Have not heard of most of them.

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  5. AndiJuly 15, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Wow! I'm in love with the covers on these. Will definitely be exploring!

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:50 PM

      The eye-candy is just almost too much to bear!

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  6. AnnaJuly 15, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    American Ghost looks especially fantastic. I have The Time in Between but haven't had a chance to read it yet. You get the best looking books. Enjoy!

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:50 PM

      I've heard mixed things about it -- still -- I'm a sucker for that cover!

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  7. SerenaJuly 15, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Ah, another round of great looking books for you. I just love these covers and you always seem to get some great reads.

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:51 PM

      Aw, thanks, Serena! I'm so jazzed by the arrivals lately -- I don't even know where to start!

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  8. Stephanie @ Read In a Single SittingJuly 15, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    What a wonderful set of books! I love the moody, vintage style of these covers.

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    1. AudraJuly 15, 2012 at 10:50 PM

      I know -- isn't Diving Belles so striking?

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  9. RyanJuly 16, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Between Medusa's Gaze and The White Forest I'm green with envy right now.

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    1. AudraJuly 16, 2012 at 10:48 PM

      Don't they both look fascinating? I can't wait to dig in!

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  10. MysticaJuly 16, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    Love the cover of your last book! enjoy all your books.

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  11. nomadreaderJuly 16, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    I'm so excited to read the new Whitney Otto. She's one of my favorite writers, and I've been saving this one for vacation at the end of the month. The Stockholm Octavio and The White Forest look awesome too. Happy reading!

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    1. AudraJuly 16, 2012 at 10:51 PM

      Otto is totally new to me -- but I couldn't pass up that cover!

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  12. Reading RamboJuly 16, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Dude, you get books with the best covers. Especially The Templeton Twins Have an Idea.

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    1. AudraJuly 16, 2012 at 10:50 PM

      Honestly, it's how I make most of my decisions. I love the Templeton Twins cover -- I hope it is as fun as it looks!

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  13. bookspersonallyJuly 16, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Drooling over a number of these covers... absolutely intrigued by all of them but the Time in Between especially, I love the combination of style and the wistful look on her face. Need to go look these all up!

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    1. AudraJuly 16, 2012 at 10:50 PM

      I adore that cover -- I've heard mixed things about the actual book but that cover -- I wish I had it as a print!

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  14. Meg @ write meg!July 16, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Eight Girls Taking Pictures has me thoroughly intrigued! Definitely off to investigate!

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    1. AudraJuly 16, 2012 at 10:51 PM

      Doesn't it look/sound great? I'm so eager for it!

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