Good morning! Welcome to another Monday of celebrating our reading, blogging, and life moments.
Mailbox Monday is hosted this month by Amused By Books.
What Are You Reading? is led by Sheila, at Book Journey.
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MAILBOX MONDAY
This week I received two review books…and didn’t buy anything on my own! Yay!
1. The Accidental Activist, by Alon Shalev (From Publicist)
David meets Goliath in the law courts of England in the 1990’s. The advent of the Internet is leveling the playing field as a multinational corporation tries to silence two young political activists in a riveting court case that captivates the political and business world’s attention. The company will try anything (sex, espionage, bribery and coercion) to stop or win this case. In fighting the corporation, a self-absorbed computer programmer discovers romance and a way to change the world one mega-pixel at a time.
2. The Hazards of Hunting While Heartbroken, by Mari Passananti (From the Author)
Zoë Clark thinks her world will implode when her fiancé dumps her on the eve of their splashy wedding. After nearly a decade with her college sweetheart, Zoë feels like a teenager about to be eaten alive by the New York dating scene. And her problems don’t end there. Zoë works a less-than-ideal job, managing other people’s careers while her own ambitions wither. To add insult to injury, she does so in the employ of a larger than life woman whose staff measures the boss’s emotional state by the zealousness of her make up application. Quitting is out of the question; Zoë’s rent doubled when her fiancé bailed. Enter Oscar Thornton. He’s handsome, charming, attentive and rich – the perfect boyfriend. But does he harbor a dark secret? Or will Zoë torpedo her newfound happiness by indulging a far fetched suspicion? The Hazards of Hunting While Heartbroken tells the story of a young woman who sets out to find a man to solve her problems. Instead she finds herself facing her own shortcomings, testing her oldest friendships and realizing that she has the power to make herself happy. Packed with snappy dialogue and playful wit, The Hazards of Hunting While Heartbroken will strike a chord with any woman who’s ever allowed herself to think, My life would be perfect, if I could just meet the right guy.
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WHAT ARE YOU READING?
Here’s what’s been happening on my blogs this week….
THE MOMENTS THAT DEFINE US (EXCERPTS)
Darkness, My Old Friend, by Lisa Unger (Review)
The Rasner Effect, by Mark Rosendorf (Review)
Alison Wonderland, by Helen Smith (Review)
What’s Up Next?
1. The Leftovers (e-book), by Tom Perrotta
2. Space, by Emily Sue Harvey
3. The Very Picture of You, by Isabel Wolff
4. The Love Children, by Marilyn French
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That’s it for this week…except that I am still rereading The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood.
I’m eager to see what the rest of you are reading, so feel free to stop by and leave your links….
I’ve been on a book buying binge.
Here is mine
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I was like that last week….I’m feeling much better about my stack this week. Thanks for stopping by, Brooke.
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I hope you enjoy the Hazards of Hunting too! I think it looks like fun!
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Oh, I do think it looks good, Amused….thanks for stopping by.
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The Hazards looks like such a fun book and I so love that title!! Yay for not buying any books!! Well, for this week anyway!! 😀
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Oh, I do, too, Staci….I am so ready for something romantic or at least dealing with relationships.
Thanks for stopping by.
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They’re both new to me. I’m curious about the second on especially. Have a great week!
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Yes, I am, too, Mary…hope to thoroughly enjoy it. Have a great week, and thanks for visiting.
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I hope you enjoy both of your new books. I really like the title of the second one 🙂
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I’m thinking it’s going to be a good week, Melissa. Thanks for stopping by.
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How hard was it not to buy any books? I can’t even imagine ;o). I am listening to Darkness My Old Friend, so I will wait to read your review.
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Oh, it was pretty hard, Nise! I do have a couple on preorder still, so next week I’ll have at least one I bought, as it will be released during the week..LOL
Thanks for stopping by.
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Enjoy your books. They both sound good. I’m trying not to buy books and to enjoy the ones waiting to be read on my bookshelf.
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I need to curtail the book buying, too…even the Kindle won’t save me from the toppling bookstacks, since I still buy and receive print books. Thanks for stopping by, Laura.
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Space has a really pretty cover. Enjoy all your books and your week Laurel 🙂
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Thanks, Sheila….glad you could stop by. Enjoy your week, too.
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Love the cover of The Hazards…
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So do I, RAnn….Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your reading.
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I love the sound of The Hazards of Hunting While Heartbroken and I’m going to look up Space on goodreads, it caught my attention for some reason. Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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I know…it caught my attention, too, Teddyree. Maybe it’s because the cover looks mysterious to me. At first I thought it was a girl’s dress, but now I think it must be a flower.
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your week.
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New follower here!
All of the books you’re reading this week have such lovely covers. I know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but don’t you just love a great cover?! 😀
Here are my Monday Memes
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Thanks for stopping by…and for following, Aeicha. I love looking at covers, too…but, of course, the story must grab me as well. But without attractive covers, we probably wouldn’t pick them up and examine them further. Hmmm…
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Oh! I got a copy of The Very Picture of You this last week and I cannot wait to read it! I love Isabel Wolff’s writing. Just wonderful! Enjoy!
Hope you have a fabulous reading week and if you get a second stop by to see what I’ve been reading at There’s A Book! 🙂
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I like her writing, too, Danielle…but it’s been awhile since I’ve read one of her books. I’m glad for the chance to dive in. Thanks for stopping by!
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I hope both of your books are as good as they look! I’m reading Silver Girl by Elin Hilderbrand.
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I’m envious, Kathy…I love Hilderbrand and Silver Girl is on my wish list! Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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I have to get my review of Darkness, My Old Friend up this week – I really enjoyed the book and am going to check out your review of it after leaving this comment!
I am definitely going to check out Isabel Wolff’s new book – I really enjoyed A Vintage Affair and this new one looks like it will be good, too.
Stop by and see what I have going on this week at Always With a Book
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Thanks for visiting, Kristin….I’ll be eager to see your review of Darkness, too. Enjoy your week!
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The Hazards sounds like it will be an very good read. Whats not to like about “snappy dialogue and playful wit?” Have a good reading week!
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Oh, I know, Beth…loved the descriptions in the blurb. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your week.
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I have been looking at The Leftovers. I’ll bet that’s a good book. Have a nice day.
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It’s good so far, Tea. My reading yesterday was a bit distracted, so I’m looking forward to uninterrupted reading today. (My grandson was here and had loads of stuff to keep telling me! LOL).
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your week.
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I read Space last week, I thought it was a good book- hope you enjoy it as well!
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Oh, I’m glad to hear that, Anne. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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The Hazards book looks good and has a really catchy title. Happy reading!
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Yes, that’s definitely catchy and not a tongue-twister like that “Literary Potato Peel Pie” book (LOL). Thanks for stopping by, Anna.
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I love that title The Hazards of Hunting while Heart Broken. Hope it’s a good one! Have a great week, Laurel, and enjoy your new books!
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Oh, so do I, Kaye. It sounds like something I’m really going to love. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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You always have such good books!!! I want them all, lol
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I like your enthusiasm, Lori. Hope you enjoy yours, too….and thanks for stopping by.
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Many of these are new to me. I’ll be looking forward to your reviews. Happy reading!
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Thanks for stopping by, Mrs. Q. I like finding books that are new to me…and always hope to enjoy them. Have a great week.
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Looks like you’ve got a great week lined up. I’ve heard good things about The Very Picture of You. Hope you enjoy!
Here’s my Monday: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/09/its-monday-what-are-you-reading_12.html
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I think I’m going to enjoy it, Bev. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
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I was looking at Space on NetGalley, I haven’t requested it yet (to manage my requests). I will wait to read a few reviews for Leftovers… I think I’m interested but I don’t enjoy books set in the future so I’m not sure yet.
Have a wonderful week!
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So far, The Leftovers doesn’t feel like a futuristic tale. I’m hoping that the ending will bring some resolution. I have really enjoyed two other books by this author.
Thanks for stopping by, Mari, and enjoy your week.
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The Leftovers is on my wishlist. Three-quarters of what I read this week was in the form of children’s picture books. Please come see what they were.
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Thanks for visiting, Sarah…hope you do enjoy your week!
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They both sound good, enjoy!
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/mailbox-monday-great-place-for-seizure.html
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Thanks, Nicole…glad you could stop by. Enjoy your week!
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Looks like you’ve got some good reads ahead. Enjoy!
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I like them, too, Carol….thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
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These all sound so good! Enjoy your books and have a great week!
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Yes, I agree, Yvonne. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your week!
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I’ve heard wonderful things about Alison Wonderland, I added it to my TBR list a little bit ago too!
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I hope you enjoy it, Crystal. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
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The Hazards of Hunting While Heartbroken looks really good. Have a great week! 🙂
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Oh, I think so, too, Sami. Thanks for stopping by!
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