While away, I read--and thoroughly enjoyed--The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott by Kelly O'Connor McNees, the book I won on Kristi's blog, peetswea. In Cambridge, MA, we stopped by The Coop, Harvard's bookstore. Even though I didn't buy anything, it was wonderful to visit this bookstore and browse for a few minutes.
When we returned home to California, I was excited to find three new books in the mail, a novel and two memoirs. I received Whiter Than Snow
by Sandra Dallas from St. Martin's Press, Not That Kind of Girl
by Carlene Bauer from Harper Perennial for a TLC book tour, and What We Have by Amy Boesky from Gotham Books, also for an upcoming TLC book tour.
by Sandra Dallas from St. Martin's Press, Not That Kind of Girlby Carlene Bauer from Harper Perennial for a TLC book tour, and What We Have by Amy Boesky from Gotham Books, also for an upcoming TLC book tour.
Mailbox Monday, hosted by Marcia from The Printed Page, is one of my favorite memes. What new books have you gotten recently, by mail or from elsewhere?
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I've missed you, so I'm glad to see you're back! I've heard Whiter Than Snow is really good.
ReplyDeleteGlad your back and hope you had a wonderful vacation! Enjoy your new books :)
ReplyDeleteI really want to read Whiter Than Snow! I've been trying to win a copy! Thanks for stopping by today. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a nice trip! I have The Lost Summer of LMA on my shelf but haven't had time to read it yet - hopefully before Labor Day :)
ReplyDeleteHave a good week and enjoy your new books!
Wow, u look Beautiful!! COngrats on your books. Sounds like you had a gr8 time! I am aching to go on a vacation too :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! It looks like you had a fun time!
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Welcome home! I've missed your regular comments on my blog and wondered what you were up to!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good trip and very glad to see you back in the book blogging world!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you got 3 great books...I hope you get some quiet time soon and enjoy reading :)
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Veens, you are too kind. Thank you all for the comments. More welcomed.
ReplyDeleteSounds like some good reads! Thanks for stopping by to chat earlier today! :)
ReplyDeleteJulie @ My Own Little Corner of the World
Coming home from vacation is sometimes as fun as the vacation itself. Great mailbox this week. Happy reading.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear you had such a great time. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back! Have a great reading qweek!
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So happy you are back; you were missed! Sounds like you did a lot of traveling while you were away. Cambridge is a fun place to visit. I hope you like Whiter Than Snow, I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I missed your posts. Glad you had a great time, and I hope you enjoy your new books.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful time with family and friends. I love visiting book stores also. It is fun to just brows sometimes. Glad you are back.
ReplyDeletecool mailbox. Thanks for visiting my MM
ReplyDeleteHi Suko, Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation and you look well rested too in your photo. Great loot this week. I hope you enjoy all of them. Happy Reading
ReplyDeleteWhiter Than Snow has been on my want list for a long time. I loved The Lost Summer too. It's one of those books that I will reread someday! Glad you had a wonderful vacation!
ReplyDeleteHey Suko! Glad to see you back! I am so glad that you had a nice time on your trip. Also, your new arrivals look wonderful as well. I have been wondering about a couple of those, so I will be eager to see your opinions on them. Welcome home!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo from your vacation and such fun books you got this week!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Enjoy your books!
ReplyDeleteGlad your back! Your books look really good, hope you enjoy them! Congrats on winning the gift cert too :0)
ReplyDeleteNatalie
I'm happy that you had such a wonderful vacation, and glad that you're back. Those look like some great books.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Suko. You look fantastic in that picture! ;)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Great picture! Enjoy your books. I've been trying to listen to the audio of Whiter than Snow but haven't gotten too far yet.
ReplyDeleteAgain, I thank you all for the wonderful words. Mee, you are very sweet. It was so exciting to go to Harvard's bookstore!
ReplyDeleteI love that picture of you!
ReplyDeleteJust returning the hop visit-always enjoy reading what ever you write on any topic
ReplyDeleteWelcome!! Glad to see you back! :)
ReplyDeleteGood that you enjoyed the trip. Hope you enjoy the new books!
Hi! I found your blog through the Hop and am now a follower :).
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend and I'm sure I'll be back soon,
Carly x
http://carlybennett.blogspot.com
Hi*waves* hopping over via Hop.I HEART your blog it's really cute! Sure to stop over some other time!
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Badass Bookie (Lisa)
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Whiter Than Snow was wonderful...enjoy your loot!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the supportive comments. More welcomed. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to reading your thoughts on Not That Kind of Girl, which I just reviewed for the tour.
ReplyDeleteHi Suko, you look lovely! Enjoy the new books and glad you had a nice vacation :)
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Avisannschild, I will read your review carefully after I post mine. Thanks for stopping by. :)
ReplyDeleteNaida, thank you very much!
More comments welcomed of course.