Good morning, and welcome to another Monday, in which we celebrate our reading, blogging, and life. Mailbox Monday is hosted in October by Mailbox Monday blog; and Book Journey brings us another edition of What Are You Reading?
MAILBOX MONDAY:
This week’s mailbox held two books: one review book and one contest win. And I received a download to Sparky for review.
1. Dead on Ice, by Lauren Carr (Review from Author)
Dead on Ice is the first installment of Lauren Carr’s new series (Lovers in Crime) featuring Hancock County Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Thornton and Pennsylvania State Police homicide detective Cameron Gates. Spunky Cameron Gates is tasked with solving the murder of Cherry Pickens, a legendary star of pornographic films, whose body turns up in an abandoned freezer. The case has a personal connection to her lover, Joshua Thornton, because the freezer was located in his cousin’s basement. It doesn’t take long for their investigation to reveal that the risqué star’s roots were buried in their rural Ohio Valley community, something that Cherry had kept off her show business bio. She should have kept her hometown off her road map, too—because when this starlet came running home from the mob, it proved to be a fatal homecoming.
2. Curiosity Killed the Kat (e-book), by Elizabeth Nelson (Review for Blog Tour-11/13)
Katherine (“Kat”) thought she had the perfect marriage to International Lawyer Steven Flynn. Until he tried to kill her.
Katherine was the perfect obedient wife. She would do anything for her husband. That is, until she discovers he’s the ring leader of a human trafficking organization. The action is fast and furious, the dialogue smart and the sex scenes hot. Meet Katherine in Curiosity Killed The Kat as she goes farther and farther down the rabbit hole of political intrigue, sex, and revenge. Will she let herself be saved by love or will curiosity and a thirst for killer justice kill the Kat?
3. Slaughterhouse Five, by Kurt Vonnegut (Contest Win from Suey’s books)
Slaughterhouse-Five, an American classic, is one of the world’s great antiwar books. Centering on the infamous firebombing of Dresden, Billy Pilgrim’s odyssey through time reflects the mythic journey of our own fractured lives as we search for meaning in what we fear most.
And that’s my mailbox!
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WHAT ARE YOU READING?
Welcome to our Monday reading event where we come together to share our reading, blogging, and life adventures, and where we find a great community of book bloggers.
For some reason, my reading week seemed to take on a snail’s pace, partly because I was reading longer books, especially my third one, an historical novel full of dense details.
But I can’t blame the books entirely. I was also caught up in the blissful obsession of two new toys: my new TV, which I enjoyed way too much this week; and my new printer/scanner/fax machine.
Since buying Louisa May, my new laptop, I have been without my old printer and scanner—incompatible with the computer.
But my youngest son arrived with a combination device that has brought me back into the world of scanning. I used it yesterday to post some of my Saturday Snapshots.
On the Blogs:
I posted my Row 80 Round Four Check-In; and then, later in the week, featured my Sweet Saturday Sample: After the Bliss; followed by my Weekend Potpourri post: Cozy Moments.
Reviews:
1. More Than You Know – by Penny Vincenzi
2. Dangerous Affairs, by Diana Miller
3. The Heir, by Barbara Taylor Bradford
What’s Up Next? (Click Titles/Covers for More Info):
1. Sweet Tooth, by Ian McEwan (Review Book)
2. The Things That Matter, by Nate Berkus (Review Book)
3. Curiosity Killed the Kat (e-book), by Elizabeth Nelson (Blog Tour – Review on 11/13)
So the week looks busy enough, but relaxed, too. What does your week look like?
I’ve long wanted to read Slaughterhouse Five. Enjoy your new books!
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Yes, I might have read it a long time ago; time for a reread! Thanks for visiting, Anna…
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Hi Laurel Rain,
I love the sound of your two murder mysteries, although ‘Curiosity Killed The Cat’ sounds so much more and most intriguing!
I am not so sure about ‘Slaughterhouse Five’, as I have quite a few serious, demanding and intellectually challenging books on my review list right now and I really could do with some lighter reads to look forward to.
I hope that your new gadgets are settling in well, although it sounds as though you are making full use of them already!
Enjoy your week.
Yvonne
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I am excited about the mysteries, too, Yvonne; as for Slaughterhouse Five, I think I read it many years ago, but don’t recall it. I’ll be eager to find out if that’s the case. Thanks for visiting.
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I just think that for some reason Fall cries out for mystery and perhaps a bit of fantasy,too…have a lovely week…
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Thanks, Patty…and yes, mysteries and fall go together! Glad you could stop by.
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I hope you enjoy your new books. I really should read Slaughterhouse Five one of these days.
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Thanks for visiting, Melissa (Avid); I am looking forward to the books! Enjoy your week.
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I have DEAD ON ICE, and have read the previous books by Lauren Carr….all good. ENJOY all your reads.
I love your chair with the books on it. 🙂
Stop by my blog if you like for my mailbox Monday and check out this post too for a reading event I attended in New York City on September 29.
http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2012/10/hachette-book-groups-first-book-group.html
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2012/10/mailbox-monday-10142012.html
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Yes, I like the mysteries Lauren Carr writes. And I’m glad you could stop by, Elizabeth…Yes, I like the “bookish” chair, too.
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Looks like some exciting reads! Hope you enjoy your new books. Sounds like a good week in technology for you too. Watching anything great on TV? My reading has slowed a little bit with the return of Fall shows.
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Lucy, I love the new Fall season…and a return of old favorites, like Private Practice, Parenthood, and Grey’s Anatomy. I’m checking out some new ones, like The New Normal.
Thanks for stopping by.
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Ooh, I would love to read McEwen’s book. Enjoy!
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So far, I’m really enjoying it, Mari. Thanks for visiting and have a great week.
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You got a lot of great books. Nice, hope you enjoy your reads
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Thanks, Jess…I always enjoy a new week with new books. Glad you could stop by, and have a great week.
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The only title I knew is Slaughterhouse Five. I hope you love your new books!
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So do I, Kathy…and it’s been awhile since I read Slaughterhouse Five. Hope you have a great week, too, and thanks for stopping by.
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Hi laurel — hoping these turn out to be good reads. Can’t go wrong with Vonnegut
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That’s what I think, too, Diane…thanks for stopping by and enjoy!
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Enjoy Sweet Tooth! I love his books.
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So do I, Sam…thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!
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I love the idea of the book Things That Matter. Thanks for sharing it and the other books you are reading with us.
Here’s my It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? I hope you will stop by!
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I’m excited about it, too, Deb…glad you could stop by; enjoy your week!
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Not heard of any of these books but they do sound interesting. Hope you enjoy your week of reading 🙂
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Thanks, Kate…and glad you could stop by. Have a good one!
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Looks like you have some good reading in front of you. I want one of those combo machines for printing/scanning/etc. but I suppose we should replace the old dinosaur of a computer before we buy the fancy peripherals. 😉
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I had no idea I would have to replace everything when I got the laptop, but since my old computer was a dinosaur, too, it makes sense. Thanks for stopping by, Kristen.
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I had a slow reading week because my last book was a chunkster too. But it was good and transported me to another time. Enjoy your reading week!
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What was the book? I LOVE being transported to another time. 🙂
Elizabeth
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Yes, I want to know too! lol
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Sweet Tooth is new to me.
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Thanks for visiting, Mystica…I’m enjoying it so far.
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A busy week again for you, and it’s always fun to play with new gadgets 😉 Nate Berkus is adorable. Here is my Monday post.
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I am reading both the Berkus book and Sweet Tooth…I don’t usually read two at once, but it works for design books and novels.
Thanks for visiting, Marie, and enjoy your week.
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Slaughterhouse Five is Amazing! I hope you like it as much as I did 🙂
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I dimly recall reading it many years ago, but I’m pretty sure I’ll see different things in it this time around. Thanks for visiting, Sara Jayne.
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I’ve always wanted to read Slaughterhouse and I cannot believe that I haven’t!! Thanks for the reminder 🙂
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Thanks for visiting, Jennifer…I do love books that make me think. Enjoy your week!
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I am blaming my new tv for my decline in print reading too. Since it arrived I have been in awe of the HD quality of the picture. I was still in the dark ages with a tube set!
Slaughterhouse Five is a favorite of mine, loved it.
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At first I didn’t have the HDMI cables hooked up, and still loved it; then when my son came and connected me to HD, I haven’t been able to go to sleep very early….I’m glued to it! Thanks for visiting, Leslie….
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I’ve had Sweet Tooth on my TBR list for awhile, it sounds really interesting! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
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I’m liking it a lot so far, Crystal…I’m also reading the Berkus book….and rearranging stuff in my condo! Thanks for visiting.
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Looking forward to your thoughts on Lauren Carr book. I read one of hers and it was so-so but this one sounds good. Have a wonderful week and happy reading!
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I liked the first two of hers better than the third one; I like the recurring characters. Thanks for visiting, Kaye.
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New toys are so much fun! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I feel like I have been in a fog and have missed visiting with you!!
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Oh, you had that horrible cold…that always makes me feel in a fog, Lori. Thanks for visiting….
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I want to read the Nate Berkus book. I really like his style of decorating. I’ll have to check out the book. Have a good reading week!
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I am really enjoying it, Beth…I am also reading Sweet Tooth. Thanks for visiting….
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Glad your laptop is reunited with a printer combo! It is frustrating at how quickly equipment becomes obsolete. Hope this is a better reading week for you.
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I do too, Nise…and I’m very happy to have my technology working again! Thanks for visiting.
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The Slaughterhouse Five is one of those classics that I have meant to read, but haven’t (yet).
Enjoy all your new books!
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Thanks, Kim…I’m looking forward to it! Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your week.
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I need to read Slaughterhouse Five some day. You read some great books! Have a good week.
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Thanks, Athira…glad you could stop by. I read the book so long ago, that it will probably seem like the first time.
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I’m taking part in the Curiosity Killed the Kat book tour too. Thanks for dropping by my blog.
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You’re welcome, Kylie…and thanks for returning the visit! Enjoy your week.
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I’ve been meaning to read Slaughterhouse Five for ages! Glad your equipment is all compatible now – that can be really frustrating. Cool that you got some new gadgets though. We need a new laptop and desktop for the house (well need might be stretching it) but they are both on their last legs. Whichever dies first will get replaced. Today the desktop thought that the printer, keyboard and mouse didn’t exist. Thankfully unplugging and replugging everything did the trick. My laptop is trying to win the race by only charging some of the time. It’s never a good sign when you start talking to your gadgets in an encouraging voice, “Come on Bessie, you can do it… just a little bit longer – hold the charge!” 🙂
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Ha-ha…yes, I talk to my gadgets, too. That’s probably why I name them….lol
Thanks for visiting, Alyce, and I send good thoughts that yours will last long enough….
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Have to say I’m enjoying tv way more than I should be, it cuts into reading time but I can’t miss Private Practice, Greys, Downton Abbey, Once Upon a Time or Fringe lol. Have a great week and enjoy your reads 🙂
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LOVE Private Practice and Grey’s Anatomy….haven’t been able to catch Downton Abbey…finally found the proper channel after the season was over. Next time! Thanks for visiting, Teddyree…and enjoy!
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I’m doing the Curiosity Killed the Kat blog tour too. It looks good. Enjoy your week!
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Thanks, Yvonne….I did the intro and a teaser from Curiosity for today’s meme. Glad you could stop by.
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Great books…I hope you enjoy them! In regards to ROW80, I still have not joined in on this round. I’m just so busy of late. Having to abandon books I was reading. Ugh! I’m hoping to get my ducks in a row because I’m doing NaNoWriMo again in November (yes, I need my head examined) and I’ll probably update with ROW80 too. Hope your writing is going well. 🙂
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I am down to final edits (I think!), but one of the two is actually done…probably! I always find something to tweak. Thanks for visiting, Michelle, and enjoy NaNoWriMo.
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Those mysteries look really interesting! I can understand the fun of getting new equipment working right. Hope you have a good week. Thanks for stopping by my Monday post.
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You’re welcome, Martha…and having the equipment up and running feels necessary! Thanks for visiting.
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