Monday, October 31, 2011

Mailbox Monday: October edition

After being very controlled last month, I have had a bit of a book blowout this month!

Netgalley


The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott - With the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic happening next year there are bound to be a number of books out about those events. This will likely be the first one I read.

The Folded World by Catherynne Valente - I didn't realise when I requested this that is was a second book in a series, and I haven't read the first!

The Duke is Mine by Eloisa James - The next book in Eloisa James' current series. I love the cover on this one and can't wait to see how this fairytale telling goes. I suspect based on the cover it is going to be The Princess and the Pea but we will see.



Trouble at the Wedding by Laura Lee Guhrke - I really enjoyed the first two books in this series so I had to request this as soon as I saw it1
The Winter Palace by Eva Stachniak - a new novel about the life of Catherine the Great? Of course I had to request it!
Obedience by Jacqueline Yallop - WWII and set in France was definitely enough to pique my interest in this book1




Rogue Pirates Bride by Shana Galen - I have read the first book in this trilogy, and I have the second here somewhere to read!
Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr - a new Virgin River book! Squeeeee!
Busted in Bollywood by Nicola Marsh - I helped launch the cover for this book a few weeks ago. Can't wait to get to read the book now!


The Bungalow by Sarah Jio - I have been wanting to read Sarah Jio's debut novel for the longest time. If that one sounds great, this one sounds even better!
Small Town Christmas anthology - There's a Lucky Harbor story in this anthology which was enough for me to want to read it.


Won



Demon Marked by Meljean Brook - I didn't even realise that Meljean was running a competition when I responded to a tweet from her!

Gift



Discord's Apple by Carrie Vaughn - an author I have been meaning to find out about for a while.
Song of Scarabeaus by Sara Creasy - an Aussie author. I have high hopes for this one.
Double Cross by Carolyn Crane - I have been reading this author's blog for many years now, back even before she decided on this author name.



Touched by an Angel by Gini Koch - I don't know too much about either this book or the next one, but I am generally happy to try new stuff.
The Broken Kingdom by N K Jemison

Bought



Lola's Secret by Monica McInerney - I loved The Alphabet Sisters. This book is about Lola who was the spirited grandmother in that book!
Dissertation on Roast Pig by Charles Lamb - another of the Penguin Great food series.
The Violets of March by Sarah Jio - I have been waiting for this book to hit the bookshelves here but there was still no sign of it, so I bought it instead.





Warrior by Zoe Archer - I am contemplating joining a romance themed book club. This is their next book.
30 Minute Meals by Jamie Oliver - hoping to get some recipes that both the little chef and I can cook!
Bring me home for Christmas by Robyn Carr - Another Virgin River book! Squeeeee!


For Review


Golden Earrings by Belinda Alexandra - I am a big fan of this author's books so I was very excited to read this one!
Things We Cherished by Pam Jennoff - an author I have been meaning to try for the longest time.

As you may be able to tell, I need to go and read now!

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14 comments:

  1. Wow, what a Mailbox! I got The Dressmaker, too. I want to read The Winter Palace and The Violets of March. Enjoy all of those goodies!

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  2. My goodness that's an awesome stash you got Marg! I also picked up The Winter Palace and can't wait to see what you think of The Dressmaker.

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  3. Some great reads there! Hope you love the Jamie book as much as I do - a great inspiration.

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  4. Wow, busy week in books. Dressmaker has been in some other mailboxes this month. happy reading.

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  5. Wow- I am so jealous of your mailbox! They all look good, I really want to read The Winter Palace.

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  6. I got The Dressmaker too! Enjoy your books.

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  7. A few of these have been in my mailbox recently. Enjoy them all!

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  8. Oh my, there was a lot in your mailbox this time around, and lots of them look great! I also have been grabbing a lot of books recently, and it's not like I need them, but I can't seem to resist! Happy Halloween, Marg!

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  9. A very full mailbox, and a nice mixture, enjoy!

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/10/mailbox-monday_31.html

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  10. So many good books! I'm drooling -- enjoy!

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  11. Wow - what a stash of wonderful reads! I LOVED The Violets of March, so I hope you will, too. Jealous that you have her next book, Bungalow. Enjoy!

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  12. You weren't kidding were you!!??? I can understand why you had to have each and every one. Enjoy!

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  13. That's a lot of awesome looking books. I hope you enjoy your 'gifts'. I read Discord's Apple and actually enjoyed it quite a bit! I was denied for The Dressmaker. I really wanted to read it, too!

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  14. I hope you like The Things We Cherished as much as I did! I also can't wait to hear what you think about The Dressmaker. Happy reading!

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