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Monday, August 20, 2012

Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday (started at The Printed Page and now a traveling meme) is at 5 Minutes For Books this month and is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week (checked out library books don’t count, eBooks & audio books do). Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.
~~~~~~~~~~~~I had some unexpected but very pleasant surprises this week! First, I got a package from author Michelle Moran who has been very generous with her last few new releases. I don't read historical fiction as often as I should and her books are a good reminder of that. She is an amazing writer and I look forward to this title as well! I also received a mysterious box this week. I was thrilled to find inside a set of YA arcs from "Penguin Breathless Reads" campaign. Five debuts from five different authors for Fall 2012 in their own little bookcase! How cool is that?? I hope you found plenty of goodies in your mailbox last week too!

The Second Empress by Michelle Moran
From the author (hardcover)
Origin by Jessica Khoury
From Penguin (arc)
The Innocents by Lili Peloquin
From Penguin (arc)
Venom by Lili Peloquin
From Penguin (arc)
Black City from Elizabeth Richards
From Penguin (arc)
Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes
From Penguin (arc)
The Archived by Victoria Schwab (sneak peek)
For review from NetGalley (ebook)
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15 comments:

  1. gautami tripathyAugust 20, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Have fun with your new books! Have a great reading week...!!!

    Here is my post.

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  2. KayeAugust 20, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Congrats on the box from Penguin. You know they are the best! Have a great week, Debbie, and happy reading!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    The Second Princess caught my eye.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/08/mailbox-monday_20.html

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  4. NancyAugust 20, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Looks like a good pile. Happy reading!

    -Nancy@5M4B

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  5. bermudaonionAugust 20, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Wow, you had a fabulous week. I've yet to try one of Moran's books, but I understand she's a master of historical fiction.

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  6. SukoAugust 20, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    It looks and sound as if you are in for some fabulous reading--enjoy!

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  7. RyanAugust 20, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I hope you enjoy your new books and have a great week.

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  8. Mary (Bookfan)August 20, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    I'm a fan of Michelle Moran - enjoy all your new books!

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  9. ElizabethAugust 20, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Haven't seen any of these books....so many books out there.

    I love Mailbox Monday!! :)

    ENJOY!!

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2012/08/mailbox-monday-august-20-2012_20.html

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  10. The Book ChickAugust 20, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    I always enjoy surprises- enjoy!!

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  11. Beth(bookaholicmom)August 21, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    The new Moran book is going on my wish list for sure! I love her books! Enjoy all your new reads!

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  12. Melissas Eclectic BookshelfAugust 21, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Origin has been on my wishlist! Hope you enjoy it and everything else!

    Thanks for stopping by My Added to the Bookshelf Post!

    ♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf

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  13. AnonymousAugust 22, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I received The Second Empress, too. Can't wait to read it. Enjoy your new books!

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  14. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)August 23, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Nice selection of books this week. These are all new to me. I do like historical fiction, I'll have to try one of Michelle Moran novels.

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  15. Jess (The Cozy Reader)August 25, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Enjoy your books! I've read Black City and Falling Kingdoms. Both were very good. I didn't like Origin, could hardly even start it but you may like it.

    I have the other Penguin books too. Can't wait to get to them!

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