Monday, January 2, 2012

Mailbox Monday January 2


It's a fresh new year and the first Monday of the year. I am getting ready to take down the Christmas decorations and then will probable spend some time reading. I started The Violets of March by Sarah Jio yesterday after seeing it on so many favorite reads lists. I curled up with the book and read the first half straight through. I would have finished it but the family wanted to eat. I'm hoping to be able to finish the book today. I can see why it made so many favorite reads lists! I am pretty sure it will make my favorite reads list for 2012! Not a bad way to start the New Year!

On to this weeks mailbox! This month Mailbox Monday is hosted by Alyce at At Home With Books. Thank you for hosting Alyce!

This week I have two books I purchased from Barnes and Noble. I stopped in the day after Christmas to see what goodies they had on sale. Not as big as a sale at our store compared to past years. Our store is looking more and more like a toy store these days. They expanded the toys and games section and now there are less books. It is the last bookstore in our area besides some used bookstores.

I also received two books for review from Amazon Vine and one book for a book tour for TLC Book Tours. I am excited about every one of these books. The Thorn and the Blossom is packaged beautifully and looks like a very unique book!


For Review

The Thorn and the Blossom: A Two-Sided Love Story by Theodora Goss courtesy of Amazon Vine

The Golden Hour by Margaret Wurtele courtesy of Amazon Vine

Baker Towers by Jennifer Haigh courtesy of TLC Book Tours

Purchases

Comfort and Joy by Kristin Hannah

America's Family Favorites Best of Home Cooking over 150 Timeless Recipes


Those are the books that made their way into my home. What wonderful reads made their way into your home?
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23 comments:

  1. Sandy NawrotJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    OOOH! Baker Towers, hmmm. I loved Faith. She has some serious writing skills.

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  2. AlyceJanuary 2, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    I remember seeing something somewhere about the Thorn and the Blossom and thinking it looked really neat.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Sounds like some good reads, enjoy!

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/mailbox-monday.html

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  4. Peggy@Peggy Ann's PostJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Happy Reading sounds like a great selection!

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  5. StaciJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    I'm liking the looks of your new books!

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  6. Mary (Bookfan)January 2, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Oh good, I have Violets of March on my shelf - hope to read it soon. I read Baker Towers in 2005 (I had to check goodreads to see when!). I enjoy Haigh's writing.

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  7. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsJanuary 2, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    I laughed when you wrote that you wanted to finish reading but your family wanted to eat. Oh, how I know that feeling!

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  8. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)January 2, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Some new titles for me. I have heard Violets of March is good and I received Kristin Hannah's newest book for review.

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  9. bermudaonionJanuary 2, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Jennifer Haigh has a new book coming out? Your mailbox looks fabulous! Enjoy!

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  10. StephTheBookwormJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Yay! I loved Comfort and Joy!

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  11. AmusedJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    I loved Baker Towers so I hope you really enjoy that one!

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  12. Carrie K.January 2, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    I really want to read The Thorn and the Blossom - such a cool concept!

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  13. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 2, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Too bad about having to feed the family when caught up in a wonderful book like The Violets of March...lol

    You got some awesome looking reads at the Barnes & Noble.

    I know what you mean about how the store is changing...the one in my neighborhood has turned into something quite different, too.

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  14. DCMetroreaderJanuary 2, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I love cookbooks, so The Best of Home Cooking caught my eye. Bon Appetit!

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  15. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJanuary 2, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    I liked Baker Towers -- enjoy

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  16. The BookwormJanuary 2, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Great mailbox. We have The Thorn and the Blossom (isn't it cool looking?) and The Golden Hour in common :) Happy reading.

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  17. Carol January 3, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    I have seen the synopsis for The Thorn and The Blossom. Looks good.

    The Violets of March is on my wishlist, as is the new one The Bungalow

    Have a good reading week

    carol

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  18. AnnaJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    The Thorn and the Blossom and Baker Towers both sound good. Happy reading!

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  19. Jennifer | Mrs Q Book AddictJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    These are all new to me. I hope you enjoy them all!

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  20. Martha @ Hey, I want to read thatJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    What a good mailbox. I just discovered Kristin Hannah last year and really like her. Can't wait to hear what you think of Comfort and Joy.

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  21. carolJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Looks like some good ones. Enjoy!

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  22. DarleneJanuary 6, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Looks some really good reads Beth. Enjoy!

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  23. TheBookGirlJanuary 7, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    I loved Baker Towers. Hope you do too!

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