Mondays: Mused/Amused etc. etc

This past week, Borders re-released it’s 100 Favourite Books of All Times. Do you vote in these kinds of polls when they arise? Do you look through the list, or seek out books featured?

I do check in the list but as for as book recommendations are concerned, I don't really go for it unless something unusual is featured. As it is I always have plenty in my platter. Not all books that are listed interest me. Infact I have found certain books ought not be in that list. Anyway, how does one judge 100 favourite books of all times?

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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 1 book:

1) Receive me Falling by Erika Robuck from the author

After Meg’s parents die in a car accident on the night of her engagement party, she calls off her wedding, takes leave of her job in Annapolis, and travels to land she’s inherited on Nevis. A series of discoveries in an old plantation house on the property, Eden, set her on a search for the truth surrounding the shameful past of her ancestors, their slaves, and the tragedy that resulted in the fall of the plantation and its inhabitants.

I bought two books:

1) The Secret Hour by Luanne Rice

Based in New England, John O'Rourke is a defense lawyer for a serial killer and is detested by people for his work. His children, Maggie and Teddy too have to cope with the rigors of his work. They are targets of hate and much ridicule. Their mother had died in an accident and no baby-sitter lasts long due to the erratic long hours kept by John. Then Kate arrives one fine morning.

2) Just Say Yes by Betina Krahn

Violet-eyed Treasure Barrett had a passion for learning. Everyone in the village of Culpepper knew the best way to solve a problem was to ask Treasure-she was a thinker. So when the late squire's son demanded that the impoverished villagers pay back their longstanding loans, it fell to Treasure to deal with him. But the arrogant, handsome Sterling Renville was not a man to be reasoned with...or ignored. Even as he infuriated her with insulting insinuations, he confused her with calculating caresses. And Treasure soon realized that her thirst for knowledge had not prepared her for the hungers of desire

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It's Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? is a weekly event hosted by J. Kaye of J. Kaye's Book Blog, "to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finish this week."

I read the following:

The Secret Hour by Luanne Rice

Just Say Yes by Betina Krahn

Currently reading:

in the wake of the boatman by Jonathan Scott Fuqua
The Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran (taking ages!)
Poetry

Plan to read:

And whatever takes my fancy!

Posted reviews of:

Tintin and The Broken Ear
Tintin and The Blue Lotus by Herge
The Secret Hour by Luanne Rice