Good morning, and welcome to another Monday, in which we celebrate our reading, blogging, and life. Mailbox Monday is hosted in August by 5 Minutes for Books; and Book Journey brings us another edition of What Are You Reading?
MAILBOX MONDAY:
This week was an almost empty mailbox week, with just one review book in the box.
Against My Will, by Benjamin Berkley, arrived from Henry Holt & Co.
Danielle Landau knows she should feel lucky, but she can’t feel anything but dread. Not only did she pass the New York Bar, but she married the man her father says is just right for her and lives in a fashionable new loft in Queens. But the man who seems like the perfect catch is a perfect nightmare at home. Jacob tries to control her career, her daily routine, and even what she eats. He ignores her desires and belittles her every chance he gets. Soon, Danielle doesn’t recognize her husband or herself, and she struggles to find a way out.
As we follow Danielle on her journey of terror and recovery, we see her story intersect with the diary entries of a young girl from more than fifty years ago, and the full weight of the family’s secrets becomes clear. This is a story of survival, self-discovery, justice, and ultimately about love.
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WHAT ARE YOU READING?
Welcome to another great week to share thoughts on reading and blogging. If you stop by the other blogs in our community, you might just find your next favorite read.
Assorted Stuff On the Blogs:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HEATHER (and I changed the look of that blog quite a bit. You might find it fun);
THE CANDIDATE-An excerpt from Embrace the Whirlwind, over at My Forest Journey;
THE BLISSFUL SLIDE TO AUTUMN (with an excerpt, at Story Corner);
ROW 80 CHECK-IN: A BOOKISH BLOGGING WEEK (at Creative Journey)
SWEET SATURDAY SAMPLE: SHARING ROMANTIC MOMENTS (an excerpt at Snow Chronicles)
SATURDAY SNAPSHOT: EUROPEAN STYLE
SUNDAY POTPOURRI: LIFE & BLOG CHANGES
Reading: (Click Book Titles for Reviews)
1. You Are the Love of My Life (e-book), by Susan Richards Shreve (loved this one!)
2. Small Damages, by Beth Kephart (gorgeous read!)
3. Drowning Ruth, by Christina Schwarz (memorable!)
4. Jackie After O, by Tina Cassidy
5. Real Life and Liars (e-book), by Kristina Riggle (awesome read!)
What’s Up Next? (Click Titles/Covers for More Info)
We Sinners, by Hanna Pylvainen
The Other Woman’s House, by Sophie Hannah
Wonderful Tonight, by Pattie Boyd
The Language of Sisters (e-book), by Amy Hatvany
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And that’s my week! What does yours look like? I hope you’ll stop in and share….
AN INTERIOR JOURNEY 
Good luck this week! You have a great list of books!
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I like the variety in them, Yvonne…hope you enjoy your week, too. Thanks for stopping by.
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I haven’t read any of these books, but I read your review of Small Damages and it’s now on my radar. Enjoy your reading week!
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Thanks for stopping by, Laura….I hope you’ll enjoy Small Damages.
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Sounds like a good selection of reading.
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Thanks, Irene…I plan to have a great week, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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I enjoyed Outside The Lines by Amy Hatvany so I hope The Language of Sisters is good
Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
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Oh, so did I, Shelleyrae…and Best Kept Secret, too; two great books seems to predict another one. Thanks for stopping by.
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Nice mix of books. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Nancy…glad you could stop by, and enjoy your week!
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The Beth Kephart and Sophie Hannah books are the ones which particularly caught my fancy! making a note of both of them.
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Yes, I love these authors….thanks for stopping by, Mystica, and have a great week.
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Very attractive covers on your upcoming reads. The Language of Sisters looks like my kind of book.
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I have enjoyed two other books by this author…hoping to enjoy this one, too. Thanks for stopping by, Nise, and I love pretty covers.
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Great week of reading! I also enjoyed Drowning Ruth and I’ve been meaning to pick up Small Damages (one of these days!) I read Wonderful Tonight a few years back. It’s a goody!
Have a great week of reading!
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Yes, I have had Wonderful Tonight for a few years (and Drowning Ruth) ..they were on my diminishing Old TBR Mountain (finally diminishing!). Thanks for stopping by, Jennifer, and have a great week.
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Enjoy your books. They are all new to me.
I had a fantastic week of reading so it’s really difficult to pick a favorite book. I’m going to have go with a fan girl response and say the best (out of an extremely good set of books) was The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There by Catherynne M. Valente. Please come and see what else I’m reading.
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Some weeks have several favorites…my week was like that. Thanks for visiting, Sarah, and enjoy your week!
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We Sinners sounds interesting. My dad is a pastor and I am always intrigued by the variety of reactions to growing up in a religious home.
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I grew up in a similar home, too; some of us rebelled while the others “fell into line.” It is interesting to watch. Thanks for stopping by, Lindsey.
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I can’t wait to read The Language Of Sisters, I love Amy Hatvany’s writing. I’ll wait on your thoughts on Against My Will, not sure I can read another after Little Night. Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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Oh, I know, Teddyree…sometimes I have to space the books out and insert them between light and fluffy reads. I am looking forward to Hatvany’s book, too. Enjoy your week!
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Hi Laurel-Rain,
Your new books this week ‘Against My Will’, sounds like a powerful and emotional story. I almost thought that it was a memoir, so forceful was the synopsis, but discovering that it is indeed a novel makes it a definite for my wishlist.
Thanks for highlighting this one,
Yvonne
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Yes, I do like to read fictional books that seem almost true…I think they are often based on true-life experiences. Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne.
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Oh Sophie Hannah must read. Hope you love it I really need to get to my copy of The Wrong Mother
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The Wrong Mother was my first Sophie Hannah, and I’ve been a fan ever since. I like how she has recurring detective characters…and her twists and turns leave me gasping. Thanks for visiting, Jess, and enjoy!
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Great selection of books, The Language Of Sisters and We Sinners both sound really good.
What I’ve Been Reading!
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I agree, Bookish Outsider…I am going to luxuriate in these books! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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Hi there, among the titles you have here, The Language of Sisters caught my eye. You seem to have done quite a lot of reading last week, good for you! 🙂
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Yes, I upped my usual count by one…and I still had time left over! Some weeks are like that, I guess. Thanks for visiting, Myra, and I’m looking forward to The Language of Sisters, too.
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They all sound VERY good.
ENJOY!!
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2012/08/mailbox-monday-august-20-2012_20.html
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Oh, I think I will, Elizabeth….thanks a lot for stopping by and have a wonderful week.
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I’m eager to see what you think of We Sinners!
Here’s my It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? I hope you will stop by!
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Yes, it is different than I expected so far, but enjoyable. Thanks for visiting, Deb, and have a great week.
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We Sinners makes me curious….as does the Sophie Hannah book –enjoy
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Yes, I almost turned We Sinners down…but then I thought better of it. I always love a Sophie Hannah book, too. Thanks for stopping by, Diane, and enjoy!
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The Other Woman’s house sounds like something I would enjoy. Will be watching for your review. Have a great week!
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I can’t wait to dive into it, Cheryl….so it’s my next up read. Thanks for visiting, and enjoy the week!
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Looks like you’ve had some great reads! I just read a brilliant book about sisters, so The Language of Sisters appeals to me. 🙂
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Yes, books about sisters (and friendships) are always at the top of my favorites. Along with mysteries, like Sophie Hannah, and dysfunctional families…lol
Thanks for visiting, Wendy.
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Is Against My Will a true story? It sounds like a book I’d like.
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It is listed as fiction, but I’ll bet there is a “true” story somewhere at the core of it. Thanks for visiting, Kathy, and enjoy your week.
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Against My Will sounds a little heavy but should be intriguing. I love stories with secrets and diaries from years ago.
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Oh, so do I, Kaye…can’t wait to dive in. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.
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Against my Will sounds really jgood, adding it to my TBR! Thanks for dropping by!
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I think so, too, Jackie….thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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Great reading week for you! Unfortunately for me I was picked for jury duty so it was a horrible week. Here’s my Monday post.
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Oh, I hate when that happens…oh, no! Now I wonder if I’ll be called….thanks for stopping by, and I hope this week is better for you, Marie.
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The other woman’s house… the cover is interesting and it’s my kind of book (dark ‘could happen’ fiction).
Have a great week!
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I do love this author. Thanks for stopping by, Mari…enjoy your week.
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Looks like a great new addition to your shelves. I’m also curious about The Other Woman’s House. Happy reading and have a great week!
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Thanks, Anna…I am looking forward to the week. Glad you could stop by.
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I keep reading positive things about the Beth Kephart book. I hope you enjoy it. Have a good week.
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Thanks, Vasilly…have a great week, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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Great post linking everywhere!! Looks like you have lots of fun reading this week, definitely. Blog looks great! Thx for visiting!!! ENJOY!
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Thanks, Laura…I’m glad you could stop by…and I’m glad you like the look of the blog. Visit often!
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Against My Will sounds really good, enjoy!
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/08/mailbox-monday_20.html
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I think so, too, Tribute Books Mama. Thanks for stopping by.
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I didn’t know Pattie Boyd wrote a memoir. That’s what I like about this meme, I keep finding more books!
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Isn’t that the truth? I do enjoy discovering all the books out there…wish I had time to read them all, Leslie. Thanks for stopping by.
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Against My Will sounds good but disturbing. I look forward to your thoughts on it!
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Yes, I’m sure it will be disturbing, Beth. Thanks for stopping by.
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Have fun with your new books! Have a great reading week…!!!
Here is my post.
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Thanks, gautami…I’m enjoying them already. Glad you could visit.
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The Other Woman’s House sounds good to me! I am reading The Last Refuge by Ben Coes. I have not read the other books in the series but I stayed up reading last night until I just couldn’t keep my eyes open any longer. So good, will finish it today.
Have a great week!
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I love Sophie Hannah’s books…I’m already reading this one, having finished We Sinners earlier. Thanks for stopping by, Lori, and enjoy your reads!
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I hadn’t heard of any of these books before, but they sound good!
Happy reading 🙂
Helene @ Helene Worlds of Books
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I plan to enjoy the week…thanks for stopping by, Helene, and have a good one.
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The Patti Boyd book looks really good 🙂 Hope it was a great read!
The Brunette Librarian’s Blog
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I think so, too, Brunette Librarian…I can’t believe it has taken me this long to get around to it. I have had it for eons!
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I started to pick up the Patti Boyd book the other day, and now wish I had – maybe it will still be there the next time I hit Half-Price Books! Have a great week!
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Glad you could stop by, Sharon…I’m looking forward to the Patti Boyd book….
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“Against my will” sounds intense. Especially interspersing older diary entries… it sounds like an excellent work.
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I think so, too, barefoot med student….glad you could stop by.
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