Sunday, August 7, 2011

Mondays: Mailbox/What Are You Reading/Musings

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia at A Girl and Her Books. Staci from Life in the Thumb  is hosting for the month of August.

I received one book, thanks to the author:

1) Close Your Eyes by Amanda Eyre Ward:

Close Your Eyes: A NovelFor most of her life, Lauren Mahdian has been certain of two things: that her mother is dead, and that her father is a murderer. Here Lauren and her older brother, Alex, thought they were safe. But one morning, six-year-old Lauren and eight-year-old Alex awoke after a night spent in their tree house to discover their mother’s body and their beloved father arrested for the murder. Years later, Lauren is surrounded by uncertainty. Her one constant is Alex, always her protector, still trying to understand the unraveling of his idyllic childhood. Then Alex disappears. As Lauren is forced to peek under the floorboards of her carefully constructed memories, she comes to question the version of her history that she has clung to so fiercely. Lauren’s search for the truth about what happened on that fateful night so many years ago is a riveting tale that will keep readers feverishly turning pages.

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila of Book Journey.
Theodore Boone: The Abduction
I finished two books after SO long:

1) The Abduction by John Grisham
2) Close Your Eyes by Amanda Eyre Ward

If you were (are) going on vacation, what books would you take with you?


I usually pick a book of poetry and lots of crime fiction!
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39 comments:

  1. bermudaonionAugust 7, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Close Your Eyes looks like a good one!

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  2. Brooke from The Bluestocking GuideAugust 8, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Close Your Eyes sounds like one I should pick up.

    Here is mine

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  3. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Oh, I didn't know there was a new Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer book out! Hopefully, a Kindle edition is available. :)

    Here's my Musing Mondays (August 8) post!

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  4. KayeAugust 8, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    These look good. Have a great week, enjoy your new books and happy reading!

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  5. RAnnAugust 8, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Grishom is usually a goodie. Enjoy your books.

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  6. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzAugust 8, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Need to check into Close Your Eyes. Thank you for sharing!

    Here's my It's Monday post for this week: It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
    And don't forget to stop in and sign up to win in the Readerbuzz August Giveaway!

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  7. Gigi AnnAugust 8, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    When i go on vacation I pack light, and I also pack light with books.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    John Grisham has always been too serious for me. I find I like medical thrillers better.

    Here's my MM: http://diannehartsocksalex.wordpress.com/alexs-blogs/

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  9. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Enjoy your new book! I'm looking forward to your review.

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  10. Jenny QAugust 8, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Close Your Eyes sounds good! Enjoy your new books!

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  11. Laurel-Rain SnowAugust 8, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Wow, Close Your Eyes looks like something I'd enjoy. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.

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  12. AnnAugust 8, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I haven't read a crime novel in ages! I went through a stage of reading lots of Karen Slaughter's books - might have to look out for another one!

    http://thebookgatherer.blogspot.com/2011/08/monday-musings.html

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  13. UnknownAugust 8, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Very cool that you take poetry while on vacation :)

    Here's mine:
    http://carabosseslibrary.blogspot.com/2011/08/musing-mondays_08.html

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  14. HannahAugust 8, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog--Happy reading ! :)

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  15. RyanAugust 8, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I haven't read Grishom in years. Hope you have a great week.

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  16. AnneAugust 8, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Close Your Eyes sounds interesting, hope you enjoy it!

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  17. AmusedAugust 8, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Close Your Eyes looks like one I would like. Happy reading!

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  18. CMashAugust 9, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Can't wait to see your review of the Grisham book...wondering if it was very legalegese, that's why I stopped reading his books.

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  19. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsAugust 9, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Hi Gautami,

    John Grisham never fails to leave me wanting more, I love his style of writing.

    Amanda Ward is a new name to me, and I just love the sound of this book. A mystery and crime combination, together with some great sounding characterizations of Lauren, Alex and their relationship, this has gone straight to my reading list and I look forward to your review.

    Yvonne

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  20. Jo-JoAugust 9, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Close Your Eyes looks really good...enjoy!

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  21. Mary (Bookfan)August 9, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I hope you enjoy Close Your Eyes!

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  22. ElysiumAugust 9, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    It sounds very interesting! Hope you enjoy it!

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  23. Joy Weese MollAugust 9, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Close Your Eyes looks good. Have a good week!

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  24. Book DragonAugust 9, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    thanks for dropping by

    I read Kid Lawyer but haven't pick up any of the others.

    Close Your Eyes looks good!

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  25. Aisle BAugust 9, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Oh now that one sounds like an all nighter for a read... I predict you are going to be up late :)

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  26. AlyceAugust 9, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Congrats on your two books read!

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  27. Teddy RoseAugust 9, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Close Your Eyes sounds really good and "edge of your seat" reading.

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  28. DCMetroreaderAugust 9, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Close Your Eyes sounds excellent -- hope you enjoy it!

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  29. DianaAugust 9, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Close Your Eyes sounds like a great read! Enjoy. :)

    Diana @ Book of Secrets

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  30. Nise' August 9, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    I've read good reviews for Close Your Eyes. I just got The Abduction. Have another good reading week.

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  31. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Wow! Close Your Eyes sounds awesome! That just went on my reminder list :)

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  32. Beth(bookaholicmom)August 9, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Close Your Eyes is a new to me title but one that sounds very good! I hope you enjoy it.

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  33. Julie August 9, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    I've been in a bit of a reading slump for the past week, but both of the books you finished look like great ones!

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  34. CherylAugust 9, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Close your eyes sounds like a good book! Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm following you now.

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  35. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsAugust 9, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Close Your Eyes sounds so intriguing!

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  36. MysticaAugust 10, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I'd like to take Never Knowing with me on vacation!

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  37. StaciAugust 11, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    I really enjoyed Close Your Eyes..have a great week!

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  38. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    I turn to crime fiction when I'm in a reading slump. Or a romance. Glad to see you reading again :)

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  39. marciaAugust 12, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Enjoy your book.

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