Mailbox Monday, August 20

This week's Mailbox Monday (hosted in August at 5 Minutes for Books) is a lovely want-to-spread-them-around-me pile of arrivals -- some serious eye-candy. 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. bermudaonionAugust 19, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Oh man, you won't know where to start. I just read Wallflower in Bloom - it's really cute!

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    1. AudraAugust 20, 2012 at 4:05 PM

      It looks sweet and fun -- not my usual genre, but I'm trying to expand!

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  2. Her Royal OrangenessAugust 19, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I am so jealous that you have a copy of "The Beautiful Indifference"! I've had it on my wishlist for over a year but haven't been able to find anywhere to purchase it for much less than $20 (and I never spend that much on a book). I hope you enjoy it!

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    1. AudraAugust 20, 2012 at 4:06 PM

      I'm super excited to dig in -- I've been growing an interest in short fic -- and the cover of her volume is stunning.

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  3. Diana LeighAugust 19, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Wow! I'm impressed with your book haul! I have the first 5 books from Susan Carroll's The Dark Queen series in my TBR pile. I didn't know the series would continue after that - guess I have some catching up to do... ;)

    Enjoy your books!
    Diana - My Mailbox Post

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    1. AudraAugust 20, 2012 at 4:06 PM

      I'm a bit apprehensive as I hadn't read the previous five novels so we'll see how lost I get!

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  4. Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid ReaderAugust 19, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    There are a number of books on your list that I'll be watching out for your reviews on. I hope they are all fabulous!

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    1. AudraAugust 20, 2012 at 4:06 PM

      Melissa -- thanks -- I'm super excited to dig in. (I have to restrain myself for the ones that come out in 2013!)

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  5. Ellie WarrenAugust 19, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Vampires in the Lemon Grove has me intrigued.

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    1. AudraAugust 20, 2012 at 4:07 PM

      I'm excited to see she's returned to short fiction -- folks have raved more about that than her novel.

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  6. Harvee LauAugust 19, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    You really got a handful last week! Eye candy for sure. Before the rain looks like a terrific book that I should read! Enjoy!

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    1. AudraAugust 20, 2012 at 4:07 PM

      Harvee -- I'm reviewing Before the Rain on Wednesday -- it's a pretty interesting memoir so far!

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  7. JessieAugust 19, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    I have heard so many good things about Meljean Brook's novels. I also love the author, so I hope her books live up to her internet persona.
    Also? The Archived? Looks so so good! Jealous!
    We're already talked about how fantastic Abide with Me looks so I will be eagerly awaiting your thoughts on it. Wuthering Heights in modern day Afghanistan? Yes, please!

    I got The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland from NG, but I still need to read the first one! I do love the covers for both of those books. So unique and pretty.

    Very awesome haul, Audra!

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    1. AudraAugust 20, 2012 at 4:08 PM

      I'm a tiiiiiiny bit nervous about tackling Meljean Brook's first novel, The Iron Duke, since it's got this rape-y vibe, apparently, but otherwise, everyone thinks her series is stellar. I'm quite excited.

      I am literally drooling over Abide With Me -- I cannot, cannot wait for it.

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  8. Julie K. RoseAugust 19, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Wow, the cover of The Salt God's Daughter is gorgeous.

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  9. Sam (Tiny Library)August 19, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    So jealous about The Mirrored World! Skeleton Women looks interesting too...

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  10. JennaAugust 19, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Lucky!! These look awesome. I am particularly interested in about 7 of these, but they look great. Also, great looking covers.

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  11. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaAugust 19, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    The covers are all fabulous. So looking forward to My Brilliant Friend - love that author's writing.

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  12. MysticaAugust 19, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    What an amazing selection of books. Enjoy them all.

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  13. SerenaAugust 20, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    I have skeleton women as well. Enjoy all these amazing looking books.

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  14. bookspersonallyAugust 20, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    These look gorgeous. The cover for Salt God's Daughter is very, very intriguing .... is that a new Karen Russell? But I did not even get to Swamplandia yet, how can this be, lol ;D.

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  15. Reading RamboAugust 20, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Whaaaat? There's another book after The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland? This is excellent to hear. The covers for that apparent series are kickass.

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  16. ZibileeAugust 20, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Oh, these are fabulous new arrivals! I am excited that you will get the chance to read these! Some of the titles are new to me, and some I will be reading as well. Exceptionally nice mailbox today, Audra!

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  17. RyanAugust 20, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Hope you are enjoying your staycation. Have a great week.

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  18. AnnaAugust 22, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    I can't wait to hear what you think about The Mirrored World (I'm on that tour, too) and Abide With Me, in particular. Happy reading!

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  19. StephTheBookwormAugust 22, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Wallflower in Bloom is on my wishlist. I also saw The Guest Book at the library and thought it sounded really cute! Enjoy!! :)

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