Welcome to another Monday Memes event. Mailbox Monday is hosted through May by Mari Reads.
What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila, of Book Journey.
MAILBOX MONDAY:
This past week, I received one review book and downloaded an e-book for Sparky, my Kindle.
1. Sherry & Narcotics, by Nina-Marie Gardner (from publisher)
“Told through emails, text messages, and emotionally intimate scenes, the book is a stylistically daring character study. Readers who enjoy dark contemporary fiction will find much to savor in this novel.–Carly Thompson, Library Journal“Sherry & Narcotics” is a raw, immersive debut. Nina-Marie Gardner is uncannily good at depicting the wantonly self-destructive behavior of a young woman who should know better.-Howard County Times
MODERN WOMEN—and the men in their lives. They laughed. They cried. They did their best. But would they live happily ever after?Lincky Desmond: With beauty, brains and money, she married Mr. Right—only to risk it all for Mr. Wrong.
Elly McGrath: She was loyal and idealistic but when faced with the ultimate betrayal, would she be able to stand up for herself?
Jane Gresh: Bawdy, outrageous and determined not to be ignored, she managed to shock the entire country.
Owen Casals: Handsome, successful, magnetic. He would marry one, betray another and make one of them very, very rich.
“A charming mystery-lite with abundant personality.”
-Publishers Weekly“Pace is the alpha writer of feel-good, girl-in-the-city-with-dog novels….a winningly affectionate tribute to art, love, New York City, and pugs.” -Booklist
2. Mini Shopaholic, by Sophie Kinsella
The follow-up to Kinsella’s Shopaholic & Baby (2007) finds Becky and Luke Brandon’s daughter, Minnie, hitting the terrible twos. More than a handful for Becky, Minnie is already picking up on some of her mother’s bad habits, particularly when it comes to shopping. With frequent cries of “Miiiiine!” Minnie is the embodiment of the voice in Becky’s head that won’t let her say no to bargain buys and designer clothes….
3. Getting the Pretty Back, by Molly Ringwald (a contest win)
“[A] woman’s dream bible: It is about finding inner beauty when you are no longer 16…. Ringwald truly wants women to feel admired and confident at any age, and her passion comes across as clearly (and quirkily) as it did in her teen movie years.” (The Daily Beast )
“She’s not afraid to dish….Ringwald shares the secrets of what has worked well in her life….[She sheds] light on who she’s become off-camera, and that person has a lot of good advice to share.” (San Francisco Chronicle )
4. The Bird Sisters (e-book), by Rebecca Rasmussen
Rasmussen’s debut novel begins like a typical coming-of-age story, but reveals itself to be a singular portrayal of familial sacrifice and loss. As elderly women, sisters Twiss and Milly live alone in the house where they grew up in Spring Green, Wis. They spend their days tending to injured birds and roaming their land, lost in memories. For Milly, there is the constant reminder of what could have been. Twiss spent her childhood happily trailing behind their golf-pro father, but Milly dreamed about a family and children that never happened. There was hope for a young Milly, until an accident strips their father of his golfing abilities and sets in motion a series of events that rips apart the already unstable family. Dad retreats to the barn, and mom bemoans her choice to marry for love, leaving behind her wealthy family; a cousin who was thought to be a friend becomes an unexpected rival; and the sisters are left with only each other. As young women, and as old ones, they learn that their relationship is rewarding, but not without consequence. Achingly authentic and almost completely character driven, the story of the sisters depicts the endlessly binding ties of family….
So that’s it for this week. I think I have much to look forward to…what about the rest of you? Come on by and share….
I read Let’s Take the Long Way Home which is about Carolyn Knapp’s friend Gail dealing with the year after Carolyn’s death. Interesting book.
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Yes, I read that one a few months ago, too, Heather. Loved it! Thanks for stopping by.
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I’ve read lots of great reviews about The Bird Sisters. Enjoy all your reading!
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Thanks, Laura…I’m looking forward to it!
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A Pug’s Tale sounds fun and The Bird Sisters is one I hope to read soon.
Have a great reading week!
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Thanks for visiting, Cat…I think these will be intriguing.
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Sherry & Narcotics sounds pretty intense, will be interested to see what you think. Have a great week and enjoy your reads.
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Yes, I think it will be, Teddyree…hope I can get through it! Thanks for stopping by.
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You have been busy! I want to read The Bird Sisters and I am soooo enjoying the Berg book!
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Yes, I have enjoyed every Berg book I’ve read! Thanks for stopping by, Sheila.
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Enjoy The Bird Sisters. Happy reading and have a wonderful week. My Monday: http://www.rundpinne.com/2011/05/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-41.html
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Yes, I plan to do just that, Jennifer. Thanks for stopping by.
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I don’t review the same books I finish in a week. I usually need a little more time to think about the reviews before I write them. This coming week is my last week off before summer session. I have a few books I want to finish before school begins. Come see what they are.
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If I don’t review them right away, I tend to forget little details. I guess I could take notes…LOL
Thanks for stopping by, Sarah.
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Love Molly Ringwald….will have to check that out!
Enjoy your books and thanks for sharing!!
My Reading Plan for the Week
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Thanks for visiting, Jen C. I enjoy Molly, too.
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It sounds like you had a busy and productive week. This past week I spent most of my time buried in my “real life” ending my school year and neglected my blog. Unfortunately, this week looks the same. My Monday Report is here. Have a great week!
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I expect that will happen to me before long, Kathy. Thanks for stopping by.
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That Pug’s Tale looks really interesting!!
I have seen shophaholic (the movie) … wasn’t too impressed with it. Hope you’ll enjoy the mini ones 😉
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I liked the Shopaholic books better than the movie. Thanks for stopping by, Novroz.
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I’ve heard good things about Sherry & Narcotics. I hope you love all of your new books.
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Thanks, Kathy…I do plan to enjoy them. Thanks for stopping by.
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This first 2 are new to me; enjoy Laurel.
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Diane, I found Modern Women on a blog and remembered that I enjoyed it back in the day; therefore, got the e-book.
Sherry & Narcotics was a request, and I thought “what the heck?”
Thanks for stopping by.
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You have read interesting stuff!! I am going to check out some of the reviews that you wrote 🙂
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Thanks, Uniflame…hope you have a great week, and glad you could stop by.
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The mailbox books are new titles to me so I’ll watch for your reviews. Enjoy!
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Thanks for visiting, Mary…have a great week!
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I don’t even know where to start. There is so much good to add to my TBR from your meme post. Wow!
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Thanks for stopping by, Book Belle…glad you see some books to add!
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Those are two new ones to me. The first one sounds intense! Hope you enjoy them. Thanks for visiting 🙂
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Yes, it does, doesn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Jenny Q.
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Happy reading this week, Laurel-Rain. Looks like you got some of the popular books ready to go.
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Yes, sometimes that happens, Judith. At other times, I find myself drawn to the old books from way back…thanks for stopping by.
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I loved watching Molly Ringwald act in the late 80’s. Pretty in Pink was my fav, of course.
The Bird Sisters is getting great reviews.
enjoy ur reading week, Laurel-Rain
carol
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Oh, I loved Pretty in Pink, too, Carol. Nowadays, Molly plays a mom on an ABC Family Channel show called The Secret Life of the American Teenager. I wouldn’t have even been drawn there if I hadn’t heard Molly was starring in it.
I can’t wait to read The Bird Sisters. Thanks for stopping by.
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I want to read them all, lol, seems that happens every week I stop here.
Dollycas
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Ha-Ha…same thing happens to me on your site, Lori. Thanks for stopping by.
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Wow – you’ve got some good books coming up! I was such a fan of Molly Ringwald as a teen so I’m excited to see she’s a writer now!
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I hope I won’t be disappointed in her book, Laura. Thanks for stopping by.
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Looks like you had some great reads! I want to read the Mini Shopaholic book (but I have to catch up in the series, first!) The Molly Ringwald book looks interesting too. Looks like you had a great week! Happy reading!
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Thanks for stopping by, Allison…it has been a good week. Hope you have a good one, too.
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I’m also reading Modern Women. I’m liking it so far. How about you?
Here’s mine:
http://carabosseslibrary.blogspot.com/2011/05/mailbox-monday.html
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I was reminded of it when I was on your site a few days ago, Valentina…I read it a long time ago, when it first came out. So I downloaded the e-book for a reread.
Thanks for stopping by.
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I hope you enjoy The Bird Sisters as much as I did !
Have a great week.
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I am sure I will, Laura…it sounds so awesome! Thanks for stopping by.
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I’m very impressed with your writing skills and also with the layout on your weblog. Is this a paid theme or did you customize it yourself? either way keep up the nice quality writing, it is rare to see a great blog like this one today.
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Sounds like a good week. I didn’t like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but maybe you will:-)
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Oh, then, maybe I won’t either…maybe it’s Capote’s style that I don’t like. Thanks for stopping by, Elida.
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I’ve seen a lot about A Pug’s Tale recently, I do like the cover.
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Yes, I’ve been noticing it, too, Ellie. Thanks for stopping by.
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Loving the blog makeover!! I’m curious about Mini-shopaholic lol 😀
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Yes, I think a child of Becky Bloomwood is bound to be a terror! LOL
Glad you liked the makeover, and happy you could stop by, Samita.
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Thanks for stopping by!
GREAT books!! A Pug’s Tale sounds really great and the cover is pretty cute!
Happy Reading!
Melanie
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Oh, I think it’s pretty cute, too. Thanks for stopping by, Melanie.
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I haven’t read any of the Sophie Kinsella books in forever! I may have to pick one up!
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I know what you mean! I also like Kinsella’s books written under the Wickham name.
Thanks for stopping by, Karen.
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I am reading The Bird Sisters right now and enjoying it very much. I hope you enjoy it as well.
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I think The Bird Sisters sounds fabulous! Thanks for stopping by, Beth.
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Great books and reading plans! I won The Bird Sisters and received it last week. Hoping to get to it sooner than later!
Happy reading!
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Oh, I’m so looking forward to it, Michelle. Hope you enjoy it too. Thanks for stopping by.
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I like that Molly Ringwald has written a book! Sounds good 🙂 I haven’t read any Sophie Kinsella yet, but I’ve got something of hers on my shelf. Maybe I’ll make that one of my summer reads!
Thanks for visiting my blog!
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Oh, I hope you enjoy whichever Kinsella book you pick, Crystal! She also has some fun reads as Madeleine Wickham.
Thanks for stopping by!
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