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
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39 comments:

  1. EllzNovember 15, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Great variety you have posted here. Nice post.

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

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  2. bermudaonionNovember 16, 2009 at 12:27 AM

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

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  3. StaciNovember 16, 2009 at 5:11 AM

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

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  4. the story sirenNovember 16, 2009 at 5:39 AM

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

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  5. caiteNovember 16, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    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!

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  6. Brooke from The Bluestocking GuideNovember 16, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Wow you had a productive week. Here is mine

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  7. AnonymousNovember 16, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    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/

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  8. The Book ResortNovember 16, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Too many choices... lol.

    Here's mine:

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

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  9. TeddyreeNovember 16, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    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 :-)

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  10. KristenNovember 16, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    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!

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  11. SerenaNovember 16, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    Gift certificates do come in handy! Happy reading.

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  12. YvonneNovember 16, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    I prefer gift certificates too!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 16, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Gift certificates are a good option!

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  14. Nise' November 16, 2009 at 6:36 PM

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

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  15. DCMetroreaderNovember 16, 2009 at 6:50 PM

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

    Enjoy your books!

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  16. Nikki in NiagaraNovember 16, 2009 at 6:56 PM

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

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  17. AllisonNovember 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    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!

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  18. JenniferNovember 16, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    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

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  19. Laurel-Rain SnowNovember 16, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    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?

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  20. AnonymousNovember 16, 2009 at 9:13 PM

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

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  21. Ruth SchallerNovember 16, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Hi there!

    That is some list you have there!

    Have a great reading week!

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  22. LNovember 16, 2009 at 9:49 PM

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

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  23. KristenNovember 16, 2009 at 11:06 PM

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

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  24. AnonymousNovember 16, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    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.

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  25. BlodeueddNovember 16, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    Nice mailbox :D
    Enjoy your books

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  26. jlshallNovember 17, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    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.

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  27. Susan November 17, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    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.

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  28. AnonymousNovember 17, 2009 at 1:22 AM

    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.

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  29. CatNovember 17, 2009 at 1:37 AM

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

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  30. Sassy Brit @ Alternative-Read.comNovember 17, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    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
    :-)

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  31. CeeCeeNovember 17, 2009 at 4:34 AM

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

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  32. BurtonReview November 17, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    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.

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  33. Beth(bookaholicmom)November 17, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    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!

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  34. AnonymousNovember 17, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Hope you enjoyed the book :)

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  35. MaeNovember 17, 2009 at 12:09 PM

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

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  36. LyndaNovember 17, 2009 at 4:55 PM

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

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  37. Book DragonNovember 17, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    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!!!

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  38. AnonymousNovember 17, 2009 at 11:33 PM

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

    --Anna
    Diary of an Eccentric

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  39. Erotic HorizonNovember 22, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    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..

    E.H>

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