Welcome to our Monday Memes: Mailbox Monday, hosted this month by Rose City Reader; and What Are You Reading? – hosted by Book Journey.
MAILBOX MONDAY:
This week, I ordered and received (via Whispernet) two e-books for my Kindle.
1) The Girl in the Green Raincoat, by Laura Lippman
A bedridden detective, a mysterious dog walker in a green raincoat who suddenly disappears…drama and suspense!
2) The Year of the Flood, by Margaret Atwood
The long-awaited new novel from Margaret Atwood. The Year of the Flood is a dystopic masterpiece and a testament to her visionary power.
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WHAT ARE YOU READING?
This week has been a very busy one, with my writing challenge, my Bloggiesta participation, and my reading.
Here are some Blog Posts:
Review of “The Social Network”
Now for the Reading: Books Read & Reviewed (click title for review):
1. 1022 Evergreen Place, by Debbie Macomber (Amazon Vine)
2. Straight Into Darkness, by Faye Kellerman (TBR Stacks)
3. My Formerly Hot Life, by Stephanie Dolgoff
Here’s What’s Up Next:
1. Child of Silence, by Abigail Padgett (From my TBR Stacks)
This powerful and suspenseful debut features an unusual heroine, San Diego Juvenile Court child abuse investigator Bo Bradley. A closet manic-depressive, Bo fights to keep her job and her equilibrium when she is assigned the case of a four-year-old boy found tied to a mattress in an abandoned house on an Indian reservation….
2. My Mother’s Daughter, by Rona Maynard (a memoir from my TBR stacks)
“Maynard hasn’t written this memoir from behind the rose-tinted glasses of nostalgia. Every character who makes an appearance in her memoir is a fully sketched human, the flaws no less visible than the positive attributes. She doesn’t shy away from portraying honest family difficulties…. Maynard writes honestly and unselfconsciously, without coming off as malicious. No, the people in her life are not perfect, but My Mother’s Daughter stands as a firm testament to the fact that they were still valued, and deservedly so.”
3. The Girl in the Green Raincoat (e-book), by Laura Lippman
In the third trimester of her pregnancy, Baltimore private investigator Tess Monaghan is under doctor’s orders to remain immobile. Bored and restless, reduced to watching the world go by outside her window, she takes small comfort in the mundane events she observes . . . like the young woman in a green raincoat who walks her dog at the same time every day. Then one day the dog is running free and its owner is nowhere to be seen….
So that’s it for my week. What are you reading, and what did you buy, receive, etc.? Hope you’ll stop by….
I just finished Green Raincoat…really enjoyed it!! Have fun with your Kindle!
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Oh, wow, Staci…I’m just barely finishing my edits! Thanks for stopping by, and I’m excited about The Green Raincoat book…
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Hope you enjoy the Atwood book – she is an author I really struggle to get through her books…
Sounds like you are enjoying the kindle…
Have a great reading week…
E.H>
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Oh, me too…I usually enjoy Atwood, although some are better than others. Thanks for stopping by, EH.
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I got The Girl in the Green Raincoat too!!!
Here is my weekly update
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Oh, that’s exciting, Bluestocking! Thanks for stopping by….
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I went to your site to try to comment, Bluestocking, and I kept pushing “submit,” but it wouldn’t go through!
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Look at you still on the Debbie Macomber series! How many books are there now? I think I read the first four.
OOH and Lippman too? Now I am just jealous!
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Oh, that one I read last week, Sheila, but yes, I think I counted ten! I’ve only read a couple of them.
Then she does the Blossom St. series; I’ve read more of those. Thanks for stopping by.
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I have ben itching to read The Girl in the Green Raincoat, enjoy! Have a wonderful week. My Monday: http://www.rundpinne.com/2011/01/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-23.html
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Yes, I realize that I just got it this past week, and I’m already reading it this week! That’s how much I wanted to read it, Jennifer. But I put TBRs on my list this week, too. Thanks for visiting.
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The Girl in the Green Raincoat sounds interesting. I like the cover.
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Oh, I agree, Esme. I’ve read other books by this author that I’ve loved, too. Thanks for visiting.
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I’ll be waiting to see what you think of the new Margaret Atwood book.
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Thanks for stopping by, Leslie…Yes, some Atwood’s I enjoy more than others, but she has a flair with the “dystopian,” I think.
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A busy week. I like your new background very cool. Hope you have a wonderful week!
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Thanks, Jan…it’s funny how a small change, like background and theme, can make you feel like you have a new blog. Hope you have a great week, too, and thanks for visiting.
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I love the cover of The Girl in the Green Raincoat.
Especially for the cover.
Will come back here again for its review
Thanks for posting the cover 🙂
Happy reading, Laurel
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I love that cover, too, Aleetha…sometimes I just stare at it! Since I got it in e-book format, the “virtual” cover is all I’ve got…sigh. Thanks for visiting.
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The Atwood book is gonna be a good one!
Here’s mine: http://mywordlyobsessions.wordpress.com
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Oh, I think so, too; I still get chills thinking of her first dystopian I read: The Handmaid’s Tale. Thanks for visiting, Zee.
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I’ve heard The Girl in the Green Raincoat is good. I hope you love it and the rest of your books.
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Thanks for stopping by, Kathy…I’m really looking forward to the Green Raincoat book…have a great week!
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I have never read Margaret Atwood, but am hoping to give her a try soon.
Hope you enjoy all your books 🙂
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I have to be in the mood for Atwood, but when I am, I thoroughly enjoy her books. Thanks for stopping by, Book Girl.
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Oh, I loved the Year of the Flood, hope you will, too.
I have read one Laura Lippman recently, but I wasn’t keen. I didn’t even review it because when I finally got round to it, I’d forgotten most of the book. Hope this one’s better.
Happy reading!
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I am really looking forward to it, Judith. Thanks for stopping by.
I think my last Laura Lippman was Life Sentences, which I liked. I have a short story collection on my stacks.
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I have seen The Girl in the Green Raincoat, by Laura Lippman on Netgalley, but I didn’t requested it. But after reading the description it sounds like a really interesting and good read. Enjoy the books you want to read this week.
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Yes, Nina, I thought this one sounded different from some other books I’ve read recently. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’ve heard good things about the Laura Lippman book. I hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks for stopping by, Mary…Yes, so have I, and I’m really excited about plunging in….
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The Girl with the Green Coat looks fascinating. Hope it lives up to its promise!
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I think so, too, Kim…thanks for stopping by.
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The Girl in the Green Raincoat sounds good. I may have to check it out. The description is intriguing.
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Thanks for stopping by, Beth….I agree about this book.
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Nice assortment of books! I really want to read the new Laura Lippman one. Enjoy them and have a great week!
Here is mine:
http://www.cafeofdreamsbookreviews.com/2011/01/mailbox-monday-1-24.html
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Thanks, April…I am loving these books, too. Have a great week, and glad you could stop by.
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Have the girl in the green raincoat on my wish list and will be reading the Debbie Macomber book soon. I really like that series.
Dollycas
http://dollycas.blogspot.com/
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Thanks, Dollycas…glad you could stop by. Enjoy your reading.
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Laurel, your new books look divine. Enjoy! 🙂
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Thanks, Suko, I think so, too. Glad you could stop by.
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Ooh, Laura Lippman – I’ve read nothing but good things about The Girl in the Green Raincoat. Ejoy!
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Oh, me too, Kaye…I’m very excited about reading it, too. Thanks for stopping by.
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I bought Year of the Flood when it first came out but someone told me I should read Oryx and Crake first and I haven’t yet. Happy reading!
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Holly, I wondered about that, but I’m going to give it a go. Thanks for stopping by.
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Nice mailbox 🙂 I’ve been so tempted to get a Kindle… Happy reading!
Here’s my Mailbox! ~ Wendi
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Thanks, Wendi…I probably wouldn’t have a Kindle yet if I hadn’t received it for Christmas. I was still on the fence, but now I’m glad to have it. Thanks for stopping by.
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I haven’t heard of any of the books you have coming up. Hoping you enjoy them!
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Thanks, Alita…I am enjoying them. Hope you have a great week, and thanks for stopping by.
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I’m ashamed to say, but I still haven’t read any of Margaret Atwood’s books… Have a great week & happy reading!
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Well, there’s no time like the present, Aleksandra! But to be fair, I haven’t read any of the current fan faves like Harry Potter. Something on my bucket list.
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I love the cover for Green Raincoat, that alone makes me want to read it 🙂 I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for visiting me!
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Oh, I love it too, Crystal…the only downside of reading it on my Kindle is not being able to see this cover as I read! Thanks for stopping by.
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