Monday, May 2, 2011

Mailbox Monday May 2




It's Mailbox Monday! I love checking out everyone's mailboxes and adding books to my wish list. Be sure to check out all the posts over at MariReads. Thank you Mari for hosting Mailbox Monday for the month of May.

My mailbox has been quite busy lately. I am having to spend much more time outside with the dogs so hopefully I will get caught up on all this reading. I keep the book I am reading by the back door so I can just slip some flip flops on and grab my book and out we go. The dogs can spend hours just sniffing outside. It's their favorite past time. Back to the mailbox...I received three books for review and I purchased one book (I actually pre-ordered it) and picked one book up at the library sale rack for $1.00. If you have read any of the titles, I'd love to hear what you thought of them. The titles are linked to Goodreads if you want to check them out.




The Oracle of Stamboul by Michael David Lukas received from Harper Collins through Amazon Vine
The Butterfly's Daughter by Mary Alice Monroe received from Gallery Books through Goodreads First Reads Program
The Soldier's Wife by Margaret Leroy received through Voice/Hyperion



The Violets of March by Sarah Jio This is my pre-ordered book...I have heard so many great things about this book that I had to have it.
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel This I found on the library sale and for a buck I thought I would give it a shot.

I am off to see what wonderful goodies made their way into your home.
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  1. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I'll be interested to see how you like Wolf Hall. I expected to love it but in the end, I couldn't get past page 150.

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  2. MariMay 2, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Enjoy your books and thanks for sharing!

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  3. AnneMay 2, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    All of your books look really good, especially The Soldier's Wife and The Violets of March.

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  4. Mary (Bookfan)May 2, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    The Soldier's Wife and The Violets of March are on my wish list. I'll watch for your reviews :)

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  5. RAnnMay 2, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Enjoy!

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  6. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsMay 2, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I've also seen The Violets of March around on the blogoshpere. Can't wait to start reading the reviews. Enjoy your books!

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  7. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    All of these look good. I also received THE SOLDIER'S WIFE and I bought VIOLETS OF MARCH too. Otherwise, I'll be interested in hearing what you think. Enjoy!

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  8. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 2, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Oh, The Soldier's Wife looks good! And I also got The Violets of March.

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  9. SharonMay 2, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Wolf Hall for $1? What a great deal! Hope you enjoy it! I just got A Soldier's Wife in and think it looks good. Enjoy all your books!

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  10. Carol May 2, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    The Violets of March is on my wishlist. Hearing such good things about it

    enjoy ur reading week

    carol

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  11. Julie May 2, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Wonderful mailbox! Oracle of Stamboul - very good, but I was deflated by the ending. I have an eGalley of The Butterfly's Daughter, but I don't think I'm going to be able to get to it before it expires :(. I received The Soldier's Wife this week as well; doesn't it look great? Wolf Hall and The Violets of March are both on my to-buy list - I hope you like them.

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  12. bermudaonionMay 2, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    You did have a busy mailbox! You're in for a treat with The Butterfly's Daughter! By the way, I read while I'm outside with my dog too.

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  13. Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid ReaderMay 2, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Great mailbox. Wolf Hall is one of my all-time favourites - I hope you enjoy it.

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  14. Aisle BMay 2, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    the oracle of stamboul is beautiful..

    It's spring so the walks with dog and book in hand made me smile.

    Waiting for the gardening and flowering to begin. My fave time of the year by far. ;)

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  15. Crystal (I totally paused!)May 2, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I've heard really good things about Wolf Hall, I keep intending to read it! I just added The Violets of March to my TBR list as well :)

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  16. Jess - A Book HoarderMay 2, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    I think these are some perfect books to enjoy outside while the dogs sniff around!

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  17. MysticaMay 2, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I found Wolf Hall to be very difficult to get through. It took a lot of effort!

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  18. WendiMay 2, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    What a great mailbox! I also received The Soldier's Wife... it sounds really good.

    Here's my Mailbox! ~ Wendi

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  19. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog. I've heard mixed things about Wolf Hall - it's certainly far too big to read if you're not enjoying it so I hope you do!

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  20. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)May 3, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    You have a lot of nice books this week. I have Soldier's Wife too... it sounds promising. Enjoy all those good books.

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  21. ElysiumMay 3, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Still haven't read Wolf Hall and I must find time to do so. Great mailbox!

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  22. DarleneMay 3, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    What a great lot of books! I love to read outside but I don't know if I'll be able to do that with Sammy yet. He not only sniffs, he eats everything. lol.

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  23. Martha@Hey, I want to read thatMay 3, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    What a great bunch of books. I totally want to read The Violets of March and The Soldier's Wife.

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  24. Playing LibrarianMay 3, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Love your books.. I want them all!!!
    Enjoy =)

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  25. DCMetroreaderMay 3, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    You had a fabulous week -- congrats!

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  26. Holly (2 Kids and Tired)May 3, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I have the Soldier's Wife too. I'm really curious about the Violets of March. I'm anxious to see your review!
    2 Kids and Tired Books

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  27. WrightyMay 4, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Wow you did have an amazing week! I hope you enjoy them all and have fun with the dogs!! :)

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  28. AnnaMay 4, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I have The Soldier's Wife, too. Doesn't it look wonderful? I've heard lots of good things about The Violets of March, so I'm looking forward to your thoughts.

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  29. marciaMay 6, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I'm another that didn't finish Wolf Hall. Enjoy your books.

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