Mailbox Monday, Oct 8

A very book-full week which means an extra big Mailbox Monday this week. (Hosted in October at Bermudaonion.) A wide range of genres and themes, and gorgeous, alluring cover art. As always, click on a cover to learn more; will open up in a new tab/window.

What did you get?

For Review















Won



Thanks to Workaday Reads!



Thanks to Picador Book Club on Facebook!

Purchased/Gifted



Completely random gift from my mother-in-law, who so loved the audiobook of this she wanted me to read it immediately. NOW.



Consolation prize as Mo Willems' event at the Cambridge Public Library was flat out packed and I decided to give up my seat to a parent and child as my wife and the kid we were babysitting got a seat.  (Seemed silly for a childless adult to have a much needed seat!)  As a treat, they bought me a book -- signed by Mo himself!

Comments

  1. bermudaonionOctober 7, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Wow, so many good books! I really want to read Don't Judge a Book by its Lover! By the way, Marcia has Mr. Linky up at the Mailbox Monday blog - I'm the backup after this month.

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  2. bermudaonionOctober 7, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Ack, I got the title wrong - Judging a Book by its Lover!

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  3. Diana LeighOctober 7, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus is a favorite at our house. We laugh every time we read it!

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  4. JennaOctober 7, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Judith looks intriguing...all look neat!

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  5. Kara_MalinczakOctober 7, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I received Kiss of the Butterfly for review as well a monthish ago. I am really looking forward to reading it and hopefully I can do that before the end of the year. Really trying because it sounds awesome!

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  6. SerenaOctober 7, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    How cool is that; they bought you a book. Wonderful...Enjoy your reads...looks like we got one in common this week.

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  7. Jennifer @ Mrs Q Book AddictOctober 7, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    wow, great list! The Aviator's Wife is on my tbr list.

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  8. grammajudybOctober 7, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    OMG.....I want to read nearly all of these. The Aviator's Wife, Judtih, Silver Threads, The Dovekeepers ( on my local book clubs list for this fall) and now Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!!!
    Thanks for your list,now my TBR list is longer too!!!! :)

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  9. CharlieOctober 8, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Oh wow, I think I'm going to have to look for that book about Elizabeth I, so much mystery surrounding her life! Absolutely adore the cover of The Cross and the Dragon. Enjoy!

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  10. MysticaOctober 8, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    I've read both Amitav Ghosh books and found them marvellous. Love the covers of The Aviators Wife and Illuminations as well. So many good books how on earth are you going to choose.

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  11. Peppermint Ph.D.October 8, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    I always know to get pen and paper read before reading your Mailbox Mondays, Audra! I've added 6 of these to my WishList!! Great list as always!!

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  12. Creations by Laurel-Rain SnowOctober 8, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Wow! Lots of amazing looking books...Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover is one that intrigues me; also...The Dovekeepers.

    Enjoy!

    Here's MY MONDAY MEMES POST

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  13. Laurie COctober 8, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    An incredible amount of books in a single week! (Although I guess I'm careful not to add mine up. I never participate in this meme!) I listened to River of Smoke on audio (excellent!) and your post has reminded me I never got Sea of Poppies.

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  14. DCMetroreaderOctober 8, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    You had an amazing week! Congrats and happy reading!

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  15. TeresaOctober 8, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Wow, those look good! I look forward to hearing what you think.

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  16. RyanOctober 8, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    The Uninvited sounds chilling. Hop you have a great week!

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  17. Tribute Books MamaOctober 8, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Some great reads, enjoy! all of them.

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  18. AnnaOctober 8, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    The Aviator's Wife and (of course) the Jane Austen book caught my eye. Happy reading!

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  19. Meg @ write meg!October 8, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Hmm -- The Aviator's Wife is definitely intriguing! I clicked through and saw it's being compared to The Paris Wife, which I'm reading now. I think I can get behind the "famous couples revealed" fiction trend that's happening now!

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  20. LibraryBaby (Deondra)October 8, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    You've got yourself a right party there! Those are quite interesting looking selections! Happy Reading!

    http://library1baby.blogspot.com/2012/10/mailbox-monday-and-its-monday-what-are_8.html

    Thanks and have a great week!

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  21. ElysiumOctober 8, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I loved The Dovekeepers and I hope you enjoy it too. Happy reading!

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  22. ElizabethOctober 8, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Oh my goodness...they ALL look so good. I want them all. :) You definitely received some great titles.

    ENJOY!!

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2012/10/mailbox-monday-1082012.html

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  23. Susan @ Reading WorldOctober 8, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Great looking books! There are a bunch there I would love to read.

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  24. BooksnycOctober 8, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    I love Amitav Ghosh - my favorite of his is The Glass Palace. Enjoy!

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  25. ChristinaOctober 10, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    OMG, I love the All This Talk of Love cover!

    I'll be eagerly anticipating your review of Leto's book, since I've actually read it.

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