Mailbox Monday, August 13

A small but deeply satisfying and super eclectic Mailbox Monday this week (hosted in August at 5 Minutes for Books). To learn more about any book, click on a cover and the link will automatically open in a new tab/window. 

What did you get?  Have any of these?

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  1. Book of SecretsAugust 12, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Super eclectic is good! I've heard of a few of these books, but have not read them. Hope you enjoy!
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    1. AudraAugust 12, 2012 at 12:08 PM

      I do love the wide range of genres here -- will make for interesting days ahead!

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  2. Book DilettanteAugust 12, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    You will like Broken Harbor if you like suspense. The Vivaldi book looks very interesting. Nice mailbox this week.

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    1. AudraAugust 12, 2012 at 12:09 PM

      Sometimes suspense kills me -- we'll see if I can survive the night reading that one! I'm v excited about the Vivaldi novel -- it's so right up my alley!

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  3. rhapsodyinbooksAugust 12, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    I got Broken Harbor this week too, and I'm super excited over it!

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    1. AudraAugust 12, 2012 at 2:34 PM

      It'll be my first Tana French novel -- v excited!

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  4. JennaAugust 12, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    I have heard great things about Broken Harbor, but have not read any of her books (I want to!). I am actually reading Brooklyn by Toibin right now and am liking it. I am interested to see his new book- is it fiction or non-fiction?

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    1. AudraAugust 12, 2012 at 2:34 PM

      Jenna -- it's fiction -- his imagining of Mary's life following Jesus' death. I'm particularly keen to read this as I had the chance to go to site in Turkey where it is said Mary ascended -- it's a lovely pilgrimage site now -- and I'm fond of Catholic hagiography.

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  5. bermudaonionAugust 12, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    I got The Meryl Streep Movie Club as well. Broken Harbor should be fantastic!

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  6. SerenaAugust 12, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Still have not read any Tana French yet...maybe I should get on that. Enjoy your books.

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  7. MysticaAugust 13, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    What a fabulous selection of reads. The Testament of Mary, the Meryl Streep and the Vivaldi books have really caught my interest

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  8. Jennifer | Mrs Q Book AddictAugust 13, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    I've heard great things about Tana French, but I haven't read any of her books. Enjoy all your new books.

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  9. nomadreaderAugust 13, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Ooh: I'm super excited for The Testament of Mary! Enjoy!

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  10. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Oh Audra, this post of yours has me drooling (à la Homer Simpson & donuts!) and slightly envious, if I'm being honest!, and that's just from the first 2 books, Broken Harbor and Vivaldi's Music. Then I read the synopsis of Defiant Brides which sounds quite good. I'm also intrigued by Colm Toibin's book about Masry.

    Enjoy you new books, Audra and I'll be eagerly anticipating your review posts!

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  11. ZibileeAugust 13, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Oooh, the new Tana French! Lots of people are gonna be jealous that you got that one! I have yet to read her, but people tell me not to wait, so I will be getting started with her first very soon! Great mailbox today!

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  12. AnnaAugust 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Vivaldi's Muse and Defiant Brides look especially interesting. Enjoy!

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