Mailbox Monday, Jan 21

Mailbox Monday is hosted in January at Lori's Reading Corner. Another eclectic week of arrivals, including more than one I've been sweating for.  Super excited to dig in!

To learn more about a title, click on the cover -- it'll open up in a new tab/window.

What did you get this week?

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Comments

  1. bermudaonionJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Wowee! You got some great looking books! I love the cover of Bad Indians! Enjoy!

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  2. JoanneJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Your mailbox is overflowing with goodies! I can't wait to dive into Phillip Rock's trilogy -- I've seen so many good reviews. I'm struck by the cover of The Reckoning -- stunning! Looking forward to your thoughts on these. Have a great week!

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  3. JennaJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Looks like some great selections!!

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  4. Sam (Tiny Library)January 20, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Fifty Shades of Dorian Gray! :O

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  5. Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid ReaderJanuary 20, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Nice mailbox! The Tea Planter's Daughter sounds intriguing, and I'm super jealous you have access to the third Greville family novel before release date. I have to wait :-( Oh well, at least I have the second one ready to go.

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  6. KellyJanuary 20, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    How is it that every time you post a mailbox monday, my wishlist grows??! You always have such awesome looking books!!

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  7. MysticaJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    I cant even begin to tell you how much I love your mailbox! Starting with youir first one The Tea Planters Daughter. sounds amazing the whole lot of books.

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  8. CharlieJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Love the covers of the two books by Philip Rock, and the Katsu is wonderful too. Enjoy your books!

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  9. Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    So many fabulous looking titles as usual. France's and Bernard in particular has caught my attention. I just finished reading The Best of All Possible Worlds - enjoy!

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  10. ChristinaJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    The cover for The Best of All Possible Worlds is odd. Is it about elephants? Science fiction? Science fiction elephants?

    Is Cliff of the Ruin holding a broom? *tilts head*

    Fifty Shades of Dorian Gray. OH NO.

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  11. AnnaJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    I received the rest of the Phillip Rock trilogy too and can't wait to dig in. I'm looking forward to your Fifty Shades of Dorian Gray review!

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  12. ElizabethJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Wow, wow, wow....they all look like AWESOME titles.

    ENJOY!!!

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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  13. Holly (2 Kids and Tired)January 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Great mailbox this week. There are some gorgeous covers there.
    2 Kids and Tired Books MM

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