Sunday, November 15, 2009

Monday: Musing/Mailbox/Whereabouts

Musing Mondays (BIG)
With the holiday season now upon us, have you left any hint – subtle or otherwise – for books family and friends might buy you for Christmas? Do you like to receive books, or do you prefer certificates so you can choose your own?

If someone chooses from my wishlist, it is ok! Otherwise I prefer gift certificates. Gives me flexibity to buy anything of my choice. However, it can be detrimental too. Too many choices sometimes makes the decision difficult!

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Monday Mailbox is hosted by Marcia, In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren and New Crayons is hosted by Color Online. Check all three, which are related to books you receive in the past week.

I received only one book:

Tender Triumph by Judith NcNaught from Stacy of Stacy's Books. It was one of her free books offer of November.

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I finished:

Tender Triumph by Judith NcNaught

I am in the midst of reading:

Literally nothing!

I plan to read:

Night of Flames by Douglas W. Jacobson

I posted reviews of:

Fault Line by Barry Eisler: Repost for Crime Fiction Alphabet
The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman: Repost for A-Z Wednesday
Dust by Susan Berliner
Soul Catcher by Leigh Bridger
Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran

39 comments:

Ellz said...

Great variety you have posted here. Nice post.

Happy Reading.
http://ellzreadz.blogspot.com/

bermudaonion said...

I had a slow week too, but I really needed it. Happy reading!

Staci said...

I hope you liked McNaught. You've read quite a few this past week!!

the story siren said...

nicely done! hope you enjoy your novel! happy reading!

caite said...

I love to get gift cards...but I hate to give them.
to give they seem impersonal...but to recieve, the joy of shopping, especially for books, is like another gift!

Brooke from The Bluestocking Guide said...

Wow you had a productive week. Here is mine

Anonymous said...

I envy you! Such a productive week when I have only reviewed two! Gosh. Anyway.. certificates do provides you with the liberty to choose what you'd like.

http://cutlex.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/musing-mondays/

The Book Resort said...

Too many choices... lol.

Here's mine:

http://thebookresort.blogspot.com/2009/11/musing-mondays.html

Teddyree said...

Looks like you caught up on reviews. I'm with you on the the books for christmas, book gifts are great as long as they come from my wishlist otherwise a gift certificate is awesome! Have a great reading week :-)

Kristen said...

It must be the week of one book mailboxes. That's what mine had too but I'm taking it as a chance to catch-up a bit!

Serena said...

Gift certificates do come in handy! Happy reading.

Yvonne said...

I prefer gift certificates too!

Anonymous said...

Gift certificates are a good option!

Nise' said...

I love GCs too! Great reading week. I devoured all of Judith McNaught's books.

DCMetroreader said...

It is nice to have a slow week from time to time.

Enjoy your books!

Nikki in Niagara said...

The Brutal Telling is on my bedside table. Hoping to get to it soon!

Allison said...

You've reviewed quite a range of books this past week! That's so awesome! Quite a few there that i would want to read!

Jennifer said...

I like the broad range of reviews you did. Happy reading. MIne is here: http://www.rundpinne.com/2009/11/what-are-you-reading-mondays_16.html

Laurel-Rain Snow said...

Lots of books reviewed! You need a break!

I did a Mailbox Monday here:

http://laurelrainsnowcreations.blogspot.com/2009/11/mailbox-monday.html

and a What Are You Reading? here:

http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/11/what-are-you-reading_16.html

I should really consolidate them onto one blog, shouldn't I?

Anonymous said...

I really want to read a book by Judith NcNaught. I don't think I have yet.

Ruth Schaller said...

Hi there!

That is some list you have there!

Have a great reading week!

L said...

That's a slow week?? Love Neil Gaiman, but haven't read Neverwhere.
Great list!

Kristen said...

It's been a long while since I've picked up Judith McNaught! Hope you are enjoying your books this week :o)

Anonymous said...

you're on a roll with your reviews by the looks of it :) awesome post. I've seen The Brutal Telling a lot around here..I've read what it's about not sure if that's the kind of book I like.

Blodeuedd said...

Nice mailbox :D
Enjoy your books

jlshall said...

November has been a really slow reading month for me, too. Just too many other things going on, but I'm hoping to get back to the books now.

Susan said...

I really prefer a gift card as well, but I would never discourage anyone from purchasing books as gifts :) Some of the best presents I've ever received have been books.

Anonymous said...

I love gift cards. I love books, too, but prefer if people give me ones I've specifically said I want. My brother still complains about me never reading one he got me years ago.

Cat said...

Have enjoyed reading your reviews.I do like Louise Penny's CI Gamache and will look forward to reading this latest.
Happy reading.

Sassy Brit @ Alternative-Read.com said...

I agree choices can be detrimental! But once you decide, assuming you can (!) it's nice to know you are getting something you want.

Here is my Musing Monday response!

Sassy
:-)

CeeCee said...

You had a great reviewing week. I enjoy GC's too. I can never have too many choices though.

BurtonReview said...

Good job on your reviews,& lucky you for the on-book-box!
I don't think I will ever catch up at this rate.
And I am with you on the book gifting.. with all my sources of books you never know what I am going to get for myself before Christmas, so I'd love one of the Pre-Ordered on Amazon or a gift card.

Beth(bookaholicmom) said...

You did alot of reviews last week. I liked The Brutal Telling too. I love to get gift certificates and to give them too. Happy reading!

Anonymous said...

Hope you enjoyed the book :)

Mae said...

I've yet to read a Gaiman novel. He's lost amidst my TBR.

Lynda said...

Gift certificates are definately best unless you have a list ;0)

Book Dragon said...

I too like something from my wish list or a gift certificate. I have to go to the bookstore with a list now or I come home with too many or not the one I went for!


My Mailbox is here

My Reading list is here

and way to go on the reviews!!!

Anna said...

Enjoy your new book! And I hope you like Night of Flames as much as I did.

--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric

Erotic Horizon said...

Soul Catcher by Leigh Bridger, I have this book, but had so much before it... I just stacked it.

I look forward to your thoughts on it...

I have left no hint for my family... I have instead, emailed, note on the fridge, flyers in their handbags - you get the jist...

There was no way I was taking any chances not getting I want...

Yup it's all in the spirit of giving - riggghhtt..

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