Each week, The Printed Page invites booklovers to share what books arrived in their mailbox on on their front porch, be they review copies, gifts, purchased or what.
JENNIFER
I was gone for over two weeks, and THIS is what awaited me when I returned:
I’m not going to go into detail about each book, but I have a few thoughts on some of them:
I was so excited about Room: A Novel that I started reading it the day after I got it and finished it within two days. It’s excellent.
Both Amanda (my 11-year-old daughter) and I are looking forward to reading I, Q: The White House, after enjoying the first in the series.
A King of Infinite Space—Amazon Encore book, which so far I’ve been pretty impressed with the books they’ve highlighted. Billed as “detective fiction with a literary feel,” which is right up my alley. We’ll see if it lives up to that high bar.
Friendship for Grown-Ups: What I Missed and Learned Along the Way – I love reading about this subject, and Lisa Whelchel is usually an open and engaging author.
We will be hosting giveaways later this month of Come Sunday and Sand in my Eyes, so be sure to subscribe to our feed so you don’t miss any great book giveaways!
The Namesake: A Novel – bought this at my annual pilgrimage to Half-Price Books that I make when visiting family in Houston. I loved the movie, and have heard wonderful things about Jumpha Lahiri’s writing. I am going to read this for my South Asian Authors challenge.
LISA
Domesticated Jesus was a surprise from my friend Mocha with Linda who recently hosted a big giveaway bash to celebrate a recent bloggy milestone, 1000 posts!
I ordered By His Wounds You Are Healed: how the message of Ephesians transforms a woman’s identity for myself, having read and liked Wendy Alsup’s Practical Theology for Women. I’m looking forward to perusing this study in greater detail!
LAUREN
I have always enjoyed Amish fiction, but after a trip to Pennsylvania Dutch country this past spring, I was especially delighted to find Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life
I ordered two books this week, and one arrived on Friday. Because of some recent health issues, I have started really paying attention to what I eat. I am ashamed to say that almost everything my family eats is processed (with the exception of a few fruits and vegetables). After reading only a few pages of Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats
That’s one of the great things about coming home: seeing what books are awaiting you. Happy reading!
Thanks Cathy. It IS exciting, and as a book blogger, if a few days go by without a special delivery, I start to feel deprived.
You’ve got some great books there. I’ll definitely be looking out for that giveaway for Come Sunday and Sand in My Eyes. I am hearing a lot of great things about both of them.
P.S its so great to meet you. I have never come across your blog before but i am really glad i did. I guess you have another daily visitor : )
Awesome! Thanks Bookventures.
I just started Sand in My Eyes last night, and I’m enjoying it.
Wow, what a collection of books!
The only one of the bunch that I’ve read is The Namesake, which I really liked. I have Room, and am looking forward to reading it.
I hope all of you enjoy your reading!
I can’t wait to read the Namesake, but I’m not sure when it’s going to happen. But at least I have it in hand now.
Wow…you came home to some great surprises…..enjoy
Thanks Diane! I already have/am enjoying some from this particular batch.
Nice mailbox. Jhumpa Lahiri is one of my favorite authors. If you haven’t read Unaccustomed Earth, you should. Normally I don’t have good luck with short stories but UE is one of my favorite books ever.
Have a great week, ladies!
Mary, I haven’t read Unaccustomed Earth, and feel the same way you do about Short Stories–though if there is a thread, I do enjoy them. I’ll definitely add it to my list!
Wonderful books! I have Room: A Novel on my TBR pile…I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed it.
Ooh, you got such great looking books. Nice variety too. Have a great week, happy reading and enjoy all your new books!
Ah! It must have been so exciting to come home to all those books! Happy reading! My mailbox is at The Crowded Leaf.
I saw a lot of great titles on your lists! Glad to see you enjoyed Room.
I’ve seen Amish Proverbs in quite a few mailboxes and it looks like a wonderful book. Looking forward to what you think of The Pirate Queen. Enjoy your loot!
I flipped through the Amish Proverbs book, and the pictures are wonderful. I share more about it soon! Thanks for commenting!
Okay, that’s it. These Mailbox Mondays are going to have to stop — they make me spend too much money, as I look at all the piles of books and intriguing titles!
I look forward to your reviews. Two books for me this week. Pussreboots.
Wow, a lot of great reads that sound so interesting. I received three books this past week: Girlfriends 2.0, Saving Rachel, Laugh, Cry, Eat Some Pie and 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back. I have so many to review in front of those and I can’t wait to read them all. I’m ready The Threadbare Heart right now. 🙂
If you havent read any Jhumpa Lahiri you are in for a real treat! Enjoy the reading.
Mystica–I haven’t! I love Indian authors (well, many of them I’ve read), and so I look forward to it.