Monday, April 19, 2010

Mailbox Monday: April 19


Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. (Checked out library books don’t count, but eBooks & audio books do). Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists!


Well I broke down and bought some books that I've been wanting but that are hard to find in America, and so I made my very first purchase at the Book Depository and discovered that I feel very special getting a package marked "Royal Mail"! And I placed my order just in time - their website now says that they have been forced to suspend business in North America due to the volcanic ash cloud that's grounded air travel in Europe.


A Hollow Crown     SeaWitch (Sea Witch Chronicles 1) (v. 1)


The Falcons of Montabard     The Time of Singing


I was also thrilled to get two books from publishers that I've been eyeing jealously on other blogs:


Fireworks Over ToccoaSent to me from St. Martin's Press. Published April 2010. 260 pages. (I was surprised at how little this book is!) From the Back Cover: A moment in time that changed their lives forever...The debut that touches everyone who has read it...The next great love story.
ARC Sent to me from Random House, to be published August 17, 2010. 447 pages. From the back cover: An ambitious, utterly engaing historical novel on the scale of The Thirteenth Tale and The Bith of Venus, follows a young woman who discovers that her family's origins reach all the way back to literature's greatest star-crossed lovers.

And finally, I had some time to kill and happened to be near Borders where I can't help but check out the bargain racks:


The Sparks Fly Upward (Makepeace Hedley)   The Queen's Mistake: In the Court of Henry VIII   Sand Daughter


I also picked up some books at my library's spring book sale, but I'll post those under Library Loot on Wednesday!

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  1. Mary (Bookfan)April 19, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Some good books arrived at your house last week! I have a couple of Chadwick books on my wish list. Enjoy!

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  2. Passages to the PastApril 19, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Oh how I love the Book Depository...that's where I get all my Chadwicks and Plaidys). Man that volcanic ash sure is something, eh? I feel bad for all the stranded travelers!

    Enjoy all of your new books!

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  3. AnnaApril 19, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Looks like you added some good books to your shelves. Fireworks Over Toccoa was better than I thought it would be, as I don't generally like romances. Hope you enjoy it, too.

    --Anna
    Diary of an Eccentric

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  4. bermudaonionApril 19, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Nice mailbox! All of your titles look great!

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  5. AlayneApril 19, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    You had a great week! Thanks for visiting The Crowded Leaf.

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  6. ElysiumApril 19, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Great books! I'd love to read those Chadwick books! Loved A Hollow Crown.

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  7. Beth(bookaholicmom)April 19, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    I loved Fireworks Over Toccoa! I hope you do too! It is a little book but it is a good one. Boy that ash is sure wreaking havoc!

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  8. kellyApril 19, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    You have some wonderful books to explore. Enjoy!!!

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  9. fredamansApril 19, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Fireworks Over Toccoa is on my wish list!

    http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com/2010/04/mailbox-weekly.html

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  10. KellyApril 19, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Looks like you have some wonderful books to enjoy.

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  11. Gilion at Rose City ReaderApril 19, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Busy mailbox!

    Here is my Mailbox list on Rose City Reader.

    Happy reading!

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  12. CatApril 19, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Wow! Some fantastic titles there. Enjoy!

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  13. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsApril 19, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    Wow! I love all the books you got! Why are there only 24 hours in a day? It's not enough to read all the books we want.

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  14. Jennifer @ Mrs. Q: Book AddictApril 19, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    Enjoy your new books. I received Juliet as well, and can't wait to read it.

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  15. Laurel-Rain SnowApril 19, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    The books look fabulous! Enjoy them...thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  16. Dog-Eared BooksApril 19, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    Great selection. Hope you enjoy them!

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  17. AthiraApril 21, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    I LOVE the cover of Fireworks over Toccoa. Quite serene, isn't it? Enjoy your books!

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