Mailbox Monday, Dec 10

I am in complete denial about the date and all that it means: holidays, merry-making, traveling, shopping. Can I have a few more weeks, please??

Here is this week's Mailbox Monday (hosted in December at Suko's Notebook) -- what did you get this week?


For Review

Book cover: The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier Book cover: India Black and the Rajah's Ruby by Carol K. Carr

Book cover: The Expats by Chris Pavone Book cover: The Passing Bells by Phillip Rock

Book cover: 17 & Gone by Nova Ren Suma Book cover: The Midwife's Tale by Sam Thomas

Gifted/Swapped/Purchased

Book cover: Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn

Gifted to me by the incomparable Amy of Passages to the Past (thanks, hon!)

Comments

  1. Sam (Tiny Library)December 9, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    I am in date denial too, you are so not the only one!

    And you have the new Chavelier - I'm excited to see what you think of it.

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    1. AudraDecember 9, 2012 at 10:38 AM

      As Kathy below pointed out, I dated the entry wrong. I am so in denial about the date! I'm super excited for the Chevalier.

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  2. AnneDecember 9, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    I have had The Mistress of Rome sitting on my bookshelf for such a long time, I cannot believe I have not read it yet! I have heard lots of good things about it.

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    1. AudraDecember 9, 2012 at 10:40 AM

      I've heard nothing but good things about it as well -- I'm taking it on vacation with me!

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  3. bermudaonionDecember 9, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I can see you're in denial - tomorrow is actually the 10th! lol The only book I'm familiar with is The Expats. I can't wait to see what you think of your new books.

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    1. AudraDecember 9, 2012 at 10:36 AM

      W.o.w.! I really *am* in denial -- thanks for noting that correct date!! Sheesh.

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  4. Harvee LauDecember 9, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    India Black and the Rajah's Ruby looks fabulous. An exotic mystery.

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    1. AudraDecember 9, 2012 at 10:42 AM

      I'm addicted to the India Black series -- so good.

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  5. Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid ReaderDecember 9, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Great mailbox, Audra! I'll be reading The Passing Bells soon, too, and will also be reading and reviewing The Midwife's Tale. I loved Mistress of Rome and am excited to know a new Tracy Chevalier novel is soon to be released.

    Have a fantastic week!

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  6. BlodeueddDecember 9, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    I do want quite a few of those :D

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  7. Pam (@iwriteinbooks)December 9, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Oh, they all look so good! I can't wait to read Expats. Enjoy!

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  8. SerenaDecember 9, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    The Expats sounds good. I hear you about needing a few more weeks!

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  9. MarieDecember 10, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Great looking mailbox, as usual!! I still have so much wrapping to do, but that is tough with the kiddos around. Must get working on that or I'll be up all night long on Christmas Eve! Enjoy your week! Here is my Monday post.

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  10. ChristinaDecember 10, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Love the cover for The Expats, although, for some reason, it kind of looks like a vampire book...but I don't think it is.

    The Passing Bells is so pretty! I got mine too. Also, it's MASSIVE. I was not expecting that. O_O

    17 & Gone. I am a bit envious, but I just read and didn't super like an author who got a lot of comparisons to Suma, so it may be for the best.

    The Midwife's Tale: All I can think is The Handmaid's Tale.

    Looks like The Mistress of Rome might be half-flashing her city.

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  11. nomadreaderDecember 10, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    I'm super jealous of The Midwife's Tale! I have that one pre-ordered for my Kindle and cannot wait. Enjoy The Last Runaway--I read it earlier this year and really liked it. Happy reading!

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  12. AnnaDecember 10, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    I got The Passing Bells, too, so I can't wait to see what you think of it. Enjoy your new books! I'm feeling the stress of the holidays, too; there's never enough time to get everything done.

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  13. Holly (2 Kids and Tired)December 12, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Great mailbox. I want to read The Passing Bells and The Midwife's Tale. Enjoy!
    2 Kids and Tired Books MM

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