Mailbox Monday, July 2

Still dragging a little but was quite heartened to return from my work conference to a huge pile of new arrivals. Hooray! It was my birthday last week as well so that made things especially sweet.

So here it is, this week's 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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  1. Ellie WarrenJuly 1, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    I've got the other Brian Aldiss collection to read...but it's 4 books in 1 so don't know where I'm going to find the time. I've also got The Forrests.

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    1. AudraJuly 1, 2012 at 2:27 PM

      Ellie -- my thoughts exactly -- this has three volumes in one so it'll take some time! The Forrests looks v good -- sad, I suspect -- but good!

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  2. Sarah JohnsonJuly 1, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    You always get some great-sounding books in your mailbox!

    I have Cascade to read and review and just reviewed The Thread. Miss Buncle's Book is new to me - must investigate!

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    1. AudraJuly 1, 2012 at 2:26 PM

      Miss Buncle's Book is a Sourcebooks reissue -- originally written in the 1930s -- it's the first of a series, I believe -- I'm super jazzed about it. The cover is so adorable!

      Will look for your review of The Thread -- it sounds intense/good!

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  3. nomadreaderJuly 1, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Glad to hear you're feeling better! You got some fantastic books. I'll be reading a few of those soon too: Miss Me When I'm Gone and Flight From Berlin. Happy reading!

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  4. bermudaonionJuly 1, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    You came home to lots of great looking goodies! It'll be hard to decide which book to read first. Happy birthday a little late!

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    1. AudraJuly 1, 2012 at 4:33 PM

      I know! I'm v keen on The Art Forger, which is about a famous unsolved art theft of a local Boston museum, but it doesn't come out until the end of the year so I really shouldn't rush to read it now!

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  5. RyanJuly 1, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    The Bay of Foxes looks good so I'll be on the lookout for your review of it. I'm on the Miss Me When Your Gone tour as well. Hope you have a great week.

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    1. AudraJuly 2, 2012 at 11:10 AM

      Bay of Foxes is amazing so far -- I picked it up this am and am gobbling it up -- super atmospheric!

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  6. HollyJuly 1, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    I got Princess Elizabeth's Spy and Quarantine too but I see about 5 more you got that I really want to read. You always have such a fantastic mailbox!

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    1. AudraJuly 2, 2012 at 11:24 AM

      Thank you, Holly -- I'm so jazzed! I've just picked up Mr Churchill's Secretary in anticipation of Princess Elizabeth's Spy -- v excited for it!

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  7. MysticaJuly 2, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    You've got some amazing reads here. I liked Hislop's earlier books and this one is sure to be a winner as well.

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    1. AudraJuly 2, 2012 at 11:30 AM

      Hislop is new to me -- I'm so excited for The Thread!

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  8. SerenaJuly 2, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Wow, a lot of these covers are just gorgeous. The River Witch and a few others caught my eye in this list. Happy reading

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    1. AudraJuly 2, 2012 at 11:24 AM

      Aren't they? So satisfying to look at -- v excited for The River Witch!

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  9. Reading RamboJuly 2, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Aww, happy late birthday!!

    Also, daaaaamn, woman, look at those books. They are way pretty. Are you doing Emily's readalong, 'cause the only one I have in that group is Telegraph Avenue.

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    1. AudraJuly 2, 2012 at 11:23 AM

      I know, I have book glee! I am doing Emily's read along -- this is my first Chabon -- I'm excited!

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  10. Meg @ write meg!July 2, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Ahhh, that Cascade cover is absolutely amazing! Of course, I'm obsessed with waterfalls . . . so I guess it's no shock that I'm captivated. Adding this to my wishlist. Enjoy all your reads!

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    1. AudraJuly 2, 2012 at 11:22 AM

      The cover of Cascade is insane -- I want it as a print! So stunning -- the story looks good, too -- I can't wait!

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  11. Tribute Books MamaJuly 2, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Some really good sounding books, enjoy!

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/07/mailbox-monday.html

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  12. AmyJuly 2, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Welcome Home! It's so nice to see you posting again! This looks like a wonderful collection of books. Telegraph Avenue, The Island and The Bay of Foxes sound particularly good. I received "Flight from Berlin" too and I'm looking forward to reading it.

    Enjoy & Happy Reading, Audra!
    I hope you can get some rest soon.

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    1. AudraJuly 2, 2012 at 2:53 PM

      Awww, thank you, Amy!! Bay of Foxes is stunning so far -- so.good. Loving it -- thrilled I can do a giveaway of it coming up!

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  13. AlyceJuly 2, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Very nice selection! I wouldn't even know where to start - there are so many good looking books to choose from there.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Happy belated birthday!

    What a lovely stack of books! I hope you enjoy all of them :)

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  15. BellezzaJuly 2, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I'll be reading Miss You When I'm Gone along "with" you, and I've always wanted to read Miss Buncle's Book. Even the cover is compelling to me! (I've only seen it before as a grey Persephone book, which is attractive enough. ;)

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  16. Pam (@iwriteinbooks)July 2, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Ooooh, these all look good but, man, I adore the cover of Cascade. How artsy and surreal!

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  17. TiJuly 3, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    What a stash!! Happy Belated Birthday, btw!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Goodness(!) ... Trying to take in this cornucopia is making me dizzy. I hardly know where to click first in order to find out more. Drool...

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  19. AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Umm, I meant to add, Happy Belated Birthday, Audra! I hope your new year will be filled to the brim with beauty, joy, togetherness, and all kinds of rewarding adventures :-)

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    1. AudraJuly 6, 2012 at 10:44 AM

      :) Thank you, Danielle -- and I too am dazzled by this collection!! :)

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