Sunday, July 24, 2011

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? & Mailbox Monday

 

Hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.  We share books that we've read over the past week and those we hope to read this week.  

Last Week:
I actually got more reading accomplished last week than I did during my read-a-thon week - ha!  Helps to finally have a weekend at home :)

  • The Restorer by Amanda Stevens...super-fun!
  • The Iron King by Julie Kagawa...fairytale-fun :)
  • The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa...trying to read the whole series so I can read the latest ARC
  • The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons...heart-wrenching epic love story (read this one thanks to The Book Garden's enthusiastic review)
This Week:
I've been reading The Last Werewolf by Glen Duncan (I promise!) but the beginning, while extremely well-written, is just so slow.  I'm having a hard time reading more than about 10 pages at a go because nothing's really happening.  BUT I read some other reviews and saw that others have said the first half is slow and the second half is completely different - so I'm plugging along (plus I've seen all the rave press on this book so I know it's got to get awesome here shortly).  Besides finishing this up, I plan on reading (some of) these books:


  • Sister Mischief by Laura Goode (my childhood best friend is the author - so excited for this!!)
  • Castle Waiting by Linda Medley
  • What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen
  • St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves by Karen Russell
  • Karma by Cathy Ostlere
  • The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh


Mailbox Monday is a touring meme where book bloggers share their bookish acquisitions from the week prior.  It is hosted this month by A Sea of Books.

This week I received some great ARCs!

The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa

Domestic Violets by Matthew Norman
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16 comments:

  1. JenniferJuly 24, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I will be reading Domestic Violets soon and I am quite excited. Enjoy your books and your week.
    My Monday: http://www.rundpinne.com/2011/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-49.html

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  2. Sheila (Bookjourney)July 24, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    I love weekends with little commitments so I can read. :)You did have an awesome week too!

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  3. RachelJuly 25, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    I loved The Bronze Horseman!
    Free weekends for reading are fantastic.
    My monday post: http://booksinthesun.blogspot.com/2011/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-25-july.html

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  4. AnneJuly 25, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    So glad you picked The Bronze Horseman- it is one of my favorites. I just finished Domestic Violets two days ago and I loved it. I laughed the whole way through.

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  5. Lori JohnstonJuly 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Domestic Violets looks good! You had a very productive bookish weekend. :)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Have a great week!

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  6. AnnaJuly 25, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I'm really curious about Domestic Violets. Hope you enjoy it!

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  7. Julie July 25, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    The Bronze Horseman has been on my wishlist for a while! The Restorer WAS a pretty fun read! I have the Iron King for review - Team Puck for me - I really do enjoy this series. Domestic Violets and The Language of Flowers are both getting pretty good buzz, too! Enjoy your reading week!

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  8. LaurieJuly 25, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    What a great haul! And it looks as though it's time for me to pick up The Bronze Horseman and The Iron King. Thanks for bringing these terrific titles to our attention.

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  9. HollyJuly 25, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I love the covers on Julie Kagawa's books. I was so excited my Barnes & Noble finally started carrying these. Enjoy your books!

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  10. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJuly 25, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    There is something very cool about reading a book written by a childhood friend! Enjoy.

    Here's my It's Monday! What Are You Reading?! And don't forget to enter my July giveaway!

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  11. KayeJuly 25, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Iron King is loaded into my Nook - just haven't gotten around to it yet. Have a great week and enjoy all your new reads!

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  12. pussrebootsJuly 25, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Sounds like a great list of books. The wackiest book I'm reading this week is Bagelmania. Please come see what else I'm reading.

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  13. bermudaonionJuly 25, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Oooh, those both look good! I think you're in for some good reading!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I can't wait to hear what you think of St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves. I read Swamplandia! this year and very much enjoyed it. Her short story collection is on my ever-expanding to read list.

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  15. Beth(bookaholicmom)July 25, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I have been curious about The Bronze horseman. I should give it a try. Have a great reading week!

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  16. Meg @ A Bookish AffairJuly 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I just got Domestic Violets through Netgalley. I'm hoping to get to it when I go on my big trip next weekend!

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