December 10, 2012 / Leslie

Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday was created by The Printed Page. It is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their home last week.

Mailbox Monday is currently on tour, hosted by a different blog each month. The December host is Susan at Suko’s Notebook .

I can’t believe it’s Monday already! This week went zooming by and I feel like I didn’t get much accomplished, although in reality I probably did. I spent a significant amount of time working with Charlie, a Lovebird that I rescued from a shelter, so that he would feel comfortable in his new home and then of course there are the Christmasy things that I hope to finish up this week.

I received two books last week, one for review and one was a win.

For review from the publisher (Little, Brown):

Life After Life
by Kate Atkinson

On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born, the third child of a wealthy English banker and his wife. Sadly, she dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born, lets out a lusty wail, and embarks upon a life that will be, to say the least, unusual. For as she grows, she also dies, repeatedly, in any number of ways. Clearly history (and Kate Atkinson) have plans for her: In Ursula rests nothing less than the fate of civilization.

A win from Serena at Savvy Verse & Wit:

A Walk In The Park
by Jill Mansell

Lara Carson left her family and boyfriend Flynn eighteen years ago without a word to anyone. Why has no one heard from her since? Does it mean anything that she’s suddenly reappeared in Bath just in time for her ex-best friend Evie’s wedding? And what about Flynn? Even the most eagle-eyed observer can’t tell whether he’s happy to see her, or just stunned. While secrets pile up on secrets, and the gossip mill wings into high gear, the brand-new life Lara’s searching for becomes ever more elusive.

What are you reading?