Mailbox Monday, March 25

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This week's Mailbox Monday (hosted in March by Caitlin @ chaotic compendiums) is very light one -- just a handful of books! Still, some exciting arrivals!  To learn more about any of these books, click the picture -- link will open in a new link/window.

What did you get this week?

For Review







Gifted/Swapped/Purchased

Comments

  1. JoanneMarch 24, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Looking forward to The Ashford Affair!

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  2. Harvee, harvee44@yahoo.com, BookBirdDogMarch 24, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    New books to me. They all look fabulous!

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  3. Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid ReaderMarch 24, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Super jealous that you've received The Ashford Affair. I can't wait to read it! I read The Fool's Tale a few years back and thought it was good. Daughter of the Sky sounds interesting so I'll look out for your review to see what you think of it.

    I hop you enjoy all of your new books.

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  4. DeniseFMarch 24, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    The Fool's Tale looks really interesting! I can't wait to see what you think of it!

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  5. bermudaonionMarch 24, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Great looking books, especially Orphan Train. Enjoy!

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  6. MysticaMarch 24, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    I already put in reservations for the Galland and Upson books. I've read Upson before and liked her books very much.

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  7. Peppermint Ph.D.March 24, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    As always, an intriguing roundup :) I'm especially excited about Orphan Train! :)

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  8. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 24, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Great mailbox! I hope you enjoy Orphan Train as much as I did. Love the cover of The Fool's Tale.

    Enjoy your week...and here's MY MONDAY MEMES POST

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  9. SerenaMarch 24, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Orphan Train is supposed to be good. Happy reading.

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  10. HollyMarch 24, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    The Orphan Train looks really good. I read The Fool's Tale a few years ago and really liked it. I'm looking forward to her new one :)

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  11. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    All of those look great! I couldn't pick just one - enjoy them all!

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  12. Jo @ Booklover Book ReviewsMarch 25, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    The cover design of The Center of the World is stunning - enjoy.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    The colours in Daughter of the Sky! Added The Fool's Tale to my bookmarks, I've read lots of medieval books about the border but never Wales itself. Enjoy your books!

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  14. ZibileeMarch 25, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    The Orphan Train is one that I really want to read, and I have had The Fool's Tale on my shelf for a few years now. I need to get to that one. Perhaps a joint read?

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  15. AnnaMarch 25, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    I've been really curious about Orphan Train. Happy reading!

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  16. RyanMarch 26, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    I've only read one Nicola Upson book, and I loved it. I really need to get going on the rest of hers. And the guy on the Clockword Mafia cover has gorgeous eyes.

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  17. ChristinaMarch 26, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Oooh, The Ashford Affair is pretty. I own one Willig book but haven't gotten to it. Hope you love!

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