Mailbox Monday-June 8

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive. You can check out the Mailbox Monday blog to see what everyone else found in their mailboxes.

This showed up in my mailbox:

 Those Girls by Chevy Stevens

This was from the bargain shelf at the bookstore:

The Son by Philipp Meyer

Those are the newest additions to my bookshelves.  What new books came your way?

Mailbox Monday-April 13

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive. You can check out the Mailbox Monday blog to see what everyone else found in their mailboxes.

Here's what I found:

Descent by Tim Johnston (audiobook)

My Sunshine Away by M.O. Walsh (audiobook)

Sisters of Shiloh by Kathy & Becky Hepinstall (audiobook)

The Communist's Daughter by Dennis Bock (audiobook)

This should be enough audiobooks to keep me busy for quite some time!  So did anything new show up in your mailbox?

Mailbox Monday-March 23

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive. You can check out the Mailbox Monday blog to see what everyone else found in their mailboxes.

Rebel Queen by Michelle Moran

I haven't received many books in the mail lately, but when I found this one waiting for me when I got home, I was thoroughly excited!  

So did anything interesting show up on your doorstep?

Mailbox Monday-Dec. 15

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive. You can check out the Mailbox Monday blog to see what everyone else found in their mailboxes.

This is what I found:

The Day We Met by Rowan Coleman

I haven't requested many books lately so I was surprised to find this one on my doorstep.  Did anything new show up at your door?

Mailbox Monday-Aug. 25th

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive. You can check out the Mailbox Monday blog to see what everyone else found in their mailboxes.

Here is what I found in my mailbox:

We are Not Ourselves by Matthew Thomas(audiobook)

I am excited to listen to this epic novel of Irish immigrants chasing the American dream.

 

Mailbox Monday-Aug. 18

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive. You can check out the Mailbox Monday blog to see what everyone else found in their mailboxes.

Here is what showed up at my door:

 And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

What a surprise it was to get home from our trip to Colorado only to find a box filled with twelve of these books for my entire book group!  I love these surprises!

Mailbox Monday-July 7

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive. You can check out the Mailbox Monday blog to see what everyone else found in their mailboxes.

Here is what showed up at my door:

2 A.M. at The Cat's Pajamas by Marie Helene Bertino

A Wedding in Provence by Ellen Sussman

I was so excited to open my package and find the Cat's Pajamas in it!  Something about this book is calling my name.  A Wedding in Provence was a total surprise to me as I didn't request it.  I have to admit that I am a cover judger and this one looks like it may be too sappy for me...we will see!

Mailbox Monday-June 23

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive. You can check out the Mailbox Monday blog to see what everyone else found in their mailboxes.

Here is what showed up at my place:

Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King (audiobook)

All Fall Down by Jennifer Weiner (audiobook)

Kicking the Sky by Anthony De Sa (audiobook)

Well it looks like my car rides will be set for awhile with these new audiobooks!  I'm excited to give Stephen King a chance again, as I tried reading him years ago and just couldn't manage it.  How about you?  Did you get a new book in the mail that you can't wait to dive into?

Mailbox Monday-June 9

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive. You can check out the Mailbox Monday blog to see what everyone else found in their mailboxes.

Here is what surprised me:

Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch

After reading The Dinner by Koch I decided I need to read more of this man's work.  So did anything in your mailbox surprise you this week?

Mailbox Monday-May 12

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive. You can check out the Mailbox Monday blog to see what everyone else found in their mailboxes.

Look what I got:

 

Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler (audiobook)

I have had my eye on this book since I spotted it a couple of months ago so I can't tell you how thrilled I was to receive the audio version!  I started it right away and so far I love it!

Did you get anything fun in your mailbox?

Mailbox Monday-April 28

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive. You can check out the Mailbox Monday blog to see what everyone else found in their mailboxes.

Here's what showed up at my door:

The Supreme Macaroni Company by Adriana Trigiani

This was the only book that showed up on my doorstep last week, but I can't wait to read the final installment of this series!

Mailbox Monday-April 21

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive. You can check out the Mailbox Monday blog to see what everyone else found in their mailboxes.

Here is what showed up at my front door:

The Women of Duck Commander by Kay, Korie, Missy, Jessica, and Lisa Robertson(audiobook)

Love Life by Rob Lowe (audiobook)

I loved Lowe's first book, Stories I Only Tell My Friends, so I can't wait to listen to this one!  So what interesting items showed up in your mailbox?

Mailbox Monday-April 14

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive. You can check out the Mailbox Monday blog to see what everyone else found in their mailboxes.

Here is what showed up at my door recently:

China Dolls by Lisa See

The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi

Since I haven't been doing much reading lately I have been refraining from requesting books.  That all went to the wayside when I caught of Lisa See's new book.  I was jumping for joy when I was notified from Librarything that I was receiving an advance copy.  

So did you receive some interesting books in your mailbox?

Mailbox Monday-Oct. 21

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive.  Different bloggers now have the opportunity to host this meme for a month at a time.  This month you can check out what everyone received over at Book Dragon's Lair.

Here is what showed up at my house:

The Rosie Project by GraemeSimsion (audiobook)

Red Hill by Jamie McGuire (audiobook)

Well last week was exhausting for me, but I think I was able to rest up this last weekend and I am hopefully back in the groove of things.  I am excited to listen to both of these books so we will see how they turn out!  Have a great week of reading everyone!

Mailbox Monday-September 30

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive.  Different bloggers now have the opportunity to host this meme for a month at a time.  This month you can check out what everyone received over at Notorious Spinks Talks Books.

Here is what I found in my mailbox:

Lookaway, Lookaway by Wilton Barnhardt (audiobook)

The Funeral Dress by Susan Gregg Gilmore

I also got a bunch of books last weekend at a book sale, but I'm not even going to try to start listing those!  These sure look like goodies to me though.  So was there anything new in your mailbox?

Mailbox Monday-July 29

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive.  Different bloggers now have the opportunity to host this meme for a month at a time.  This month you can check out what everyone received over at Book Obsessed.

Here is what showed up at my door:

Children of the Jacaranda Tree by Sahar Delijani

The Longings of Wayward Girls by Karen Brown

A Dual Inheritance by Joanna Hershow

So I did actually expect the first two books, but A Dual Inheritance was a total surprise!  I have decided that I am out of control and need to cut myself off for awhile.  Today is my husband's birthday so I will be making him his favorite chicken dinner tonight rather than focusing on books to read. 

Mailbox Monday-July 15

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive.  Different bloggers now have the opportunity to host this meme for a month at a time.  This month you can check out what everyone received over at Book Obsessed.

Here is what surprised me:

Someone Else's Love Story by Joshilyn Jackson

When I noticed that Jackson had a new novel out, I jumped at the chance to receive an ARC.  I have plenty to keep me busy, so honestly I don't need any more new books than this one right here!

Mailbox Monday-July 8

Mailbox Monday is a great meme that has us list the books that we receive.  Different bloggers now have the opportunity to host this meme for a month at a time.  This month you can check out what everyone received over at Book Obsessed.

Here is what I found in my mailbox:

Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford

Looking for Me by Beth Hoffman

The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls (audiobook)

This will be enough to keep me busy for awhile.  As much fun as it is to find books in my mailbox it does overwhelm me at times.  So I think it's time to take a break from requesting review copies.  If only these new books would quit tempting me!