Saturday, January 21, 2012

In My Mailbox (72)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren to share what books you received for review, purchased, or checked out from the library during the past week.



For review:


The Winter Palace by Eva Stachniak


There has been a lot of buzz about this historical fiction novel featuring Catherine the Great. I am eager to give it a try. I am definitely interested in learning more about her.


The Baker's Daughter by Sarah McCoy


I loved the premise of this one. I really like books that involve history and secrets and combine the past with the present in some way. 




I did not request this book but I did like one of Klassen's other books (The Apothecary's Daughter). This one is supposed to have something of an upstairs/downstairs story with a lady hiding out from her horrible fiance by posing as a maid in the house of a man she once rejected. Hmm, I think I can see where this is going...


Quiet by Susan Cain


I was excited to get this from NetGalley. I will probably end up buying a finished copy at some point (I haven't read it yet but I know I will find it interesting as an introvert).


Purchased:


The World of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes

This is a beautiful book. I haven't had a chance to peruse it properly but I love it already. If you are a fan of Downton Abbey, I think you'd enjoy it. There are lots of lovely stills from the show and historical tidbits about life in Edwardian England. It came with a nice bookmark from Masterpiece Classic. 


From the library:


Running the Rift by Naomi Benaron

I am super excited about this book. I first heard about it last year in a webinar about book discussion groups and it has received a lot of positive reviews. 



The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings


I think this book is going to become even more popular as the Oscar season gets underway. I did not get the movie tie-in cover since I got it from a library but I like this picture because it has George Clooney on it and who doesn't like to look at George?

15 comments:

  1. Ooh-lots of great looking books. I'm especially interested in Quiet as an introvert and the Downton Abbey book, which was a Christmas present for my mom but which I am not reading until after the second season has aired on PBS.

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  2. Oooooooo Descendants. I've been considering that one. Looking forward to your review.

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  3. njoy all
    all new2me
    the last1sounds gr8

    imm

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  4. heyyy. been a while huh :) Heard so much about downtown abbey. Enjoy your stack :D

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  5. Great mailbox, Christina!! I really need to try watching Downtown Abbey--I hear so many people say they love it!

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  6. I got The Winter Palace last week and can't wait to read it. Enjoy your books this week!

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  7. I love Downton Abbey. I would like that book. You have several others on your list that appeal to me too.

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  8. I like all the historicals you got there (: Happy reading!

    Celine ~ My IMM

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  9. I like the cover or RtR...and I've heard The Descendents is great,

    Happy reading, Christina!

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  10. eeek! you got the downton abbey book!! jealous!

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  11. i'm really curious about the downton abbey book. i've watched an episode of the show and really liked it.

    thanks for stopping by my IMM.

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  12. Yay Downton! Hope you enjoy your books. You can see what I got in my mailbox here.

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  13. Great set! I'm obsessed with Downton Abbey. Very interested in The Winter Palace.
    My IMM

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  14. I have heard SO many good things about Downtown Abbey. I really need to watch the show. I love Masterpiece! I hope you enjoy all your new reads this week!

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