Mailbox Monday, July 8

Mailbox Monday is hosted in July at Tasha @ Book Obsessed and itt feels like forever since I've done a Mailbox Monday post! (It's just been a month.)

Since that time, I've gotten a boatload of awesome new arrivals, some of which I've already read and reviewed (!) so I'm not including them in this roundup.

To learn more about a book, click on the cover. The GoodReads page for it will open up in a new tab/window.

What did you get this month?

For Review

























Won



Thanks to Chronicle Books and Armchair BEA!



Thanks to Unbridled Books and Armchair BEA!



Thanks to Penguin

Purchased/Gifted/Swapped

The Historical Novel Society conference in June was a source of many new books, happily!



  We got a swag bag!



I DNF'd this in 2011 but after seeing Stella Duffy speak at the HNS conference, I was so enamored of her, I raced out to buy this and try again. 



Bought this one at the HNS conference after seeing the author, Kamran Pasha, speak on a panel about depicting religion in historical novels. I had insta!fangirl crush on him, and even though my wife wants to murder me for purchasing books, I had to.



After gushing to Kate Quinn, she later asked me if I'd take this ARC of her forthcoming book as a 'favor' to her, so she wouldn't have to lug it home. My reply is obvious.



I had posted a Q&A with Sharman Ramsey ahead of the conference, so when I saw her at the author signing, I said 'hi' and introduced myself. In return, she gifted me with this first in her series. Very excited!

Comments

  1. Jennifer HartlingJuly 7, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Holy cats, what a giant stack of new books to read. Wheee! :D I'm curious about a bunch of those, especially Mrs. Poe.

    Happy reading!

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  2. Laura FabianiJuly 7, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    So many from your stack here that appeal to me! Such gorgeous covers. I also got The Best of Daughters. Enjoy your reading week!

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  3. Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid ReaderJuly 7, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    WOW! You always have a great mailbox, but I think this might your best one yet! I've read a couple of the books you have listed (Bride of New France, which I really liked, and Letters From Skye, which I loved). I can't wait to read your reviews for each and every one of them.

    Enjoy!

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  4. Cynthia ☮July 7, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Great selection! I certainly added several to my TBR pile after reading your post!

    Cynthia@The Things You Can Read

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  5. ElizabethJuly 7, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Fantastic month!!!

    Mrs. Poe is one of many I want to read in your list. :)

    I have read Letters From Skye....it was different. I loved The Cleaner of Chartres.

    ENJOY your books. They all look FAB.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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  6. Peppermint Ph.D.July 7, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    I can always count on you, Audra, to add at least 3-4 books to my WishList :) I'm adding Mrs. Poe, The Midwife's Revolt, Bride of New France and Godiva!! Several of the others also interested me but I'll wait for your always thorough reviews before I add them to my list :)

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  7. bermudaonionJuly 7, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Wow what a week! Nicole Galland wrote me a guest post and she really did her research for Godiva so that should be a good one. I'm excited about Mrs. Poe too.

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  8. VickiJuly 7, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Great haul, even for a month!! They're all new to me too!
    Here's My MM

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  9. MysticaJuly 7, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Fabulous mailbox. I don't know which one I prefer. They all look excellent.

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  10. readingdateJuly 8, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    Fantastic books- wow! I've heard good things about Night Film. And Mrs. Poe also caught my eye. Enjoy and have a great week!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 8, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Wow, awesome! I can't wait to read Letters From Skye. Night Film looks great too, hope it's released here soon. Enjoy!

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  12. Pat @ Posting For NowJuly 8, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    So many books! Enjoy!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 8, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Great haul with so many beautiful covers. I added The Nine Fold Heaven (and her earlier work also) to my wishlist.

    Have a great week.

    Kathy - Momwithabook.com

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  14. SerenaJuly 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Woah, what a haul. So many good ones in there. I'll be reviewing Letters From Skye soon. There are so many in here, but I think I'm kicking myself about saying no to the Godiva book and I really wish I had been pitched Mrs. Poe.

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  15. JennaJuly 8, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Some neat looking books, and the covers look great too!

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  16. Tribute Books MamaJuly 8, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Some great looking titles, enjoy!

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2013/07/mailbox-monday_6593.html

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  17. Mary (Bookfan)July 8, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Wow, fabulous books! Godiva and Mrs. Poe look especially good!

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  18. BooksnycJuly 8, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    So many beautiful books! I received Night Film and am intrigued considering all the hype.

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  19. kay - Infinite ShelfJuly 9, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Amazing haul!
    I hadn't seen this cover for A Monster Calls and I really like it.
    Enjoy your new books!

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  20. AnnaJuly 9, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    That's some mailbox! So many great looking books! Enjoy!

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  21. Beth(bookaholicmom)July 10, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    A new Kate Quinn book! I will be keeping an eye out for it! You have a fabulous mailbox! I hope all the books are winners!

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