Mailbox Monday, June 3

I've had a migraine I can't shake so no beach today. I stayed in bed mostly. I'm completely off schedule once more, so doing my Mailbox Monday post today. (Cool interview tomorrow!) In June, Mailbox Monday is hosted by Bellezza at Dolce Bellezza (a favorite blog of mine!).

For Review





















Won



Won thanks to vvb32reads

Purchased/Swapped/Gifted



For my wife, not me, who says Bartleby's 'catch phrase' any time she's surly. 
 (I also bought her the tote bag and t-shirt.)

Comments

  1. The Relentless ReaderJune 1, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    I'm very curious about the Ishikawa. I've seen it floating around quite a bit recently and I'm hoping to read it at some point.

    I received The Wife, The Maid, and the Mistress in the mail as well. :) It sounds very interesting.

    You have so much bookish goodness coming up. Book of Ages sounds incredible!

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    1. The Relentless ReaderJune 1, 2013 at 11:16 PM

      Whoops, forgot to wish you a headache free day tomorrow :)

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  2. MeredithJune 2, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    What an incredible pile! The only one I have is The Firebird as Kearsley came to our local library. Of course it was during Open House so I couldn't go. Thanks for the compliment; your blog is one of my favorites, too. Hoping that headache is gone by now!

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  3. MysticaJune 2, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    As usual I am in awe at your mailbox. So many many good books here. Enjoy them all and hope the headache has gone!

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  4. Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid ReaderJune 2, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    I'm always super jealous of your weekly book hauls, and this week is no exception. What a great set of books you received! I'm looking forward to your reviews of each and every one of them.

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  5. AnonymousJune 2, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Wow, awesome haul! Doesn't The Bone Season look great?! Have lots of fun reading :)

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  6. The Reading DateJune 3, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Gorgeous books! I'm eager to read The Bone Season, and I hope you enjoy all your new reads :)

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  7. UnknownJune 3, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    So many books! Enjoy! I hope your migraine is gone!

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  8. ElizabethJune 3, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Wow...nice mailbox. ENJOY!! They all look quite good.

    I loved SEVEN LOCKS...hopefully you will too.

    I didn't post a Mailbox Monday this week. I am not home yet. Will be heading home tomorrow from the BEA. I am just checking out everyone's mailboxes. :)

    I do have a review of THE TIME BETWEEN by Karen White posted this morning.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Blog

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  9. ChristinaJune 3, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    At first I thought that title was Big Eggs. Also, another Browne book? WANT.

    Banquet of Lies: Her boobs are a banquet of lies. Does that mean they're fake?

    Royal Inheritance: You'd think they could afford a prettier dress then.

    The Firebird: Love Kearsley covers.

    A Treacherous Paradise: Napkin head!

    Lungs Full of Noise: CAW

    The Pretty One: Not anymore. HAHA BITCH.

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  10. Tribute Books MamaJune 3, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    A great list of reads, I wouldn't know where to start.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2013/06/mailbox-monday.html

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  11. AndiJune 3, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Hild is waiting for me on my Nook and The Illusion of Separateness on my stacks. Cannot wait!

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  12. CarolJune 4, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Some of those covers are just gorgeous! Enjoy!

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  13. AnnaJune 4, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    I can't wait to see what you think of the Van Booy book. Happy reading!

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