Monday, May 17, 2010

Mailbox Monday: May 17


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!

Here's what I got this week, three books that have been high up on my wishlist!
From publishers for review:

Daughters of the Witching Hill    Captivity

And a backorder that finally arrived from Borders:

The Fairest Portion of the Globe

And while technically this hasn't actually arrived in my mailbox yet, I pre-ordered something that's a big step for me and I'm pretty excited about it:


This is Borders' new ereader, the kobo. I got an email about it on Friday and the price was too good to resist: $149! I said it would be a while before I jumped on the Kindle bandwagon, but at this price point I decided this was the right time to test one out. I can't imagine ever giving up printed books. I love the touch and the scent of them too much. But I've discovered NetGalley and I'd like to be able to read all of those digital format pre-releases and I have to admit the idea of carrying a thousand books in my purse has huge appeal! And I figured, if I don't like it I can always send it back, right?

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22 comments:

  1. Captivity looks so good and congrats on the Kobo! I'll be looking forward to your thoughts on how it works. Thanks for visiting The Crowded Leaf.

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  2. I hope you'll review your Kobo. I have a Kindle but think a Kobo might be a good second reader to have on hand - especially at that price!

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  3. I can't wait to see what you think of the kobo! Enjoy your new books!

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  4. Congrautlations on the new purchase. I would agree that it would be nice to carry that many books around with you!! Happy Reading

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  5. I never saw the appeal of ereaders - like you, I enjoy physical books - but when I was on vacation for three weeks over the holidays and my bag was stuffed with books while my friend only had her Kindle I totally saw their value!

    I look forward to hearing what you think of the kobo!

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  6. I'm still not able to jump on the ereader bandwagon, the closest I have come is thinking aobut the ipad. One of these days I may be able to but I'm not there yet. Enjoy your new books.

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  7. I LOVED Daughters of the Witching Hill and I hope you do too!

    Congrats on the Kobo!

    Happy Reading!

    www.passagestothepast.com

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  8. All 3 books look good. I will be interested to see what you think of the Kobo. I too said I would never go ereader but lately I find myself tempted by them. Be sure to let us know how you like yours!

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  9. Enjoy the Kobo when it comes!

    http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com/2010/05/mailbox-weekly_15.html

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  10. Thanks for visiting today! I'm planning to get the ipad.

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  11. Oooh I like the cover for Captivity. Let us know how the kobo works out! I don't have an eReader but I want one....the idea of tons of books in one appeals to me too! Great for traveling!

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  12. I hadn't even heard of the kobo before stopping here. I hope you enjoy it. I think you will.

    Your blog header is great--very funny! :D

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  13. I can't wait to see what you think of Daughters of the Witching Hill! Enjoy your books!

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  14. Congratulations on the Kobo. It looks so cool and enjoy your books. Captivity sounds really interesting.

    Happy Reading!!!!!

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  15. Ooooh can't wait to see how you like your kobo!

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  16. The kobo looks great. I want one too.

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  17. Congrats on the Kobo. Please post a review after you have used it a bit!

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  18. Happy reading (and ereading)!

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  19. Oh I want to read The Daughters of the Witching Hill. Happy reading!

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  20. Nice books! I have them all on my WL. I am resisting getting an e-reader right now, although I'm sure I'll break down and get one eventually. Happy reading!

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  21. The price point of that reader is pretty darn awesome...I can understand why you couldn't resist. Please keep us posted on your experience with it!

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