Mailbox Monday ~ October 14th
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. Currently on tour, it is hosted by a different blog each month.
The October host is Book Dragon’s Lair.
An October chill is in the air this morning and Halloween is right around the corner. Yikes, is it that time already?
It’s been a busy week for me again and most of my reading last week was during the 24 Hour Read-a-thon. I was able to finish up two books I had started earlier in the week and start a new one. Audio books have kept me reading at a good pace so I’m always glad to see a few more of those arrive.
Print Books
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt from Little, Brown
A young boy in New York City, Theo Decker, miraculously survives an accident that takes the life of his mother. Alone and abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by a friend’s family and struggles to make sense of his new life.
Audiobooks
Lighthouse Island by Paulette Jiles.
An audiobook download from Harper Audio.
In the coming centuries, the world’s population has exploded and covered the earth with endless cities. Animals are nearly all gone. Drought plagues the land and cloudy water is issued by the quart. There are no maps, no borders, no numbered years. On this urban planet the only relief from the overcrowding, the petty informers, and the harsh rule of the big Agencies is the television in every living space, offering dreams of vanished waterfalls …
What are you reading?
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I’m so envious that you have a copy of THE GOLDFINCH. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Happy reading, Leslie!
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The Goldfinch looks like a really captivating read. Enjoy! Here’s MY WEEKLY SUNDAY/MONDAY UPDATES
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Hope you enjoy your new books!
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I’m reading, and enjoying, The Goldfinch right now.
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The Goldfinch does sound very good, enjoy!
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I’ve heard The Goldfinch is really good. Enjoy your new books!
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Enjoy your books
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got the Goldfinch, need to start it soon!
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Lighthouse Island looks good to me.
ENJOY your books and your week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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The Goldfinch sounds touching (is the cover torn, or is that art?) Enjoy your new books, Leslie!
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Not torn, it’s art! The 3D stands out more in my photo than it does on the actual book. It must be the lighting.
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I know many people are excited about The Goldfinch so I’m looking forward to your review.
I’ve been blogging for over five years and still haven’t been able to take part in the readathons. There’s always something going on that involves house guests during those times. Maybe this winter I’ll make it work. Have a good week, Leslie!
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I’ve never made the entire 24 hours of a readathon. I got about 8 hours of reading/listening done. I can see where house guests would make participating impossible though.
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The Goldfinch sounds very good. Another new title for my wish list. I’ll be sure to check out your review for it.
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The Goldfinch looks really intriguing to me. Happy reading!
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The Goldfinch has such a great cover! I love it. And Lighthouse Island sounds particularly intriguing. Enjoy your new books!
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I enjoyed Lighthouse Island. I think you will, too.
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