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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Mailbox Monday for 2/20/12


Mailbox Monday is a weekly meme created by Marcia at A Girl and Her Books and is being hosted all this month by Metroreader.





I know I'm a glutton for punishment, but sometimes I just can't help myself.  After reading my first Maise Dobbs book last year, when I was given the opportunity to read more for an upcoming TLC Book Tour, I jumped at the chance.  I wish I could have reviewed all of them, but I'm not that good.  So instead I went with the first two and the last two.  So I got trade paperbacks of Maise Dobbs, Birds of a Feather, and A Lesson in Secrets by Jacqueline Winspear.  I also received an ARC of Elegy for Eddie by her as well.



The last time I was in Barnes & Noble I decided to order two books that they didn't have in stock, well they came in last week and I was able to pick them up.  I wanted The Woman in Black by Susan Hill, but didn't want the movie tie-in cover, so I got this trade paperback instead.  When I reviewed The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins, I couldn't find a picture of the cover I had on my edition, so I used this one instead.  I just assumed it wasn't available but when I was looking on line a few weeks ago, I found it.  So I ordered it, and the fact that it's a hardcover is just a bonus.


I was perusing a used music store looking for Whitney Houston's Greatest Hits and was disappointed when the didn't have it.  I looked through their clearance section, 3 for a $1, and found one CD that I wanted.  So I picked up Testify by M People for thirty-three cents.

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14 comments:

  1. MargFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Lots of Maisie Dobbs there!

    I have just read the second book and really enjoyed it, so I am hoping to work my way through the series soon, but probably slowly!

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  2. MysticaFebruary 20, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    Enjoy them all. They are new to me so will enjoy your reviews.

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  3. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    You hit the jackpot Ryan. Enjoy and have a great week.

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  4. Jennifer | Mrs Q Book AddictFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    I've heard a lot of great things about Maisie Dobbs. Enjoy your new reads!

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  5. bermudaonionFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    My mom loves the Maisie Dobbs books so I think you're in for a treat! I don't like movie tie-in covers either.

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  6. StaciFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I have yet to read book one of Maisie's adventures! I will be doing that some time this year. I can't wait for your reviews!

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  7. Beth(bookaholicmom)February 20, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    I received the first and last Maisie Dobbs book. I am looking forward to reading the series. Good to know you have read one and loved it!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    A nice mailbox, The Woman In Black caught my eye.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/02/mailbox-monday_20.html

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  9. BlodeueddFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I have read a few of the Dobbs books and liked them :D

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  10. KayeFebruary 20, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    looking forward to your thoughts on the Winspeare books. Have a good week, Ryan,and happy reading!

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  11. Melissa (Books and Things)February 20, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    I bet there will be more Whitney CDs out with a best of. She had such a great voice. Btw, curious about the Woman in Black. I am wondering if I can handle the movie. I'm such a wimp when it comes to scary movies! LOL

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  12. Alexia561February 20, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Nice haul Ryan! And you can't beat a 33 cent CD! Hope you enjoy!

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  13. LaurenFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    The Winspear books are gorgeous, and I totally want to read the Woman in Black. In the daylight.

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  14. Michelle Stockard MillerFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Wow, four books to review from the same author. I admire your mettle! I'm SO jealous of The Woman in Black. I loved the movie and I know the book is bound to be better. I think I have The Moonstone as well.

    Hmmm, I'm trying to recall what songs were sung by M People. What a great deal you got for it!

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