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Sunday, January 29, 2012

In My Mailbox/ It's Monday. What Are you Reading?

I had a quite book week, and didn't receive any review books. I'm trying to be more selective on review books, and accept much less. I don't like feeling overwhelmed, and I still buy a lot books. This week I purchased one ebook, I've heard so many good things about this book.












It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finish this week. It is hosted by Sheila from One Person’s Journey Through a World of  Books so stop by and join in!


January has been a great reading month for me. I've been reading more adult fiction, and a little less Young Adult books. I love Young Adult, but sometimes I feel I need more variety. Young Adult has a lot of fantasy, paranormal, and dystopian and I don't want to feel like i'm reading repetitive themes. I feel like the balance of adult fiction, and young adult has been really refreshing for me. 


This week I reviewed:


Best Kept Secret by Amy Hatvany
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

Books Read:

American Dervish by Ayad Aktar
Truth by Julia Karr
Whislin' Dixie in Nor'easter by Lisa Patton

Books I plan to read:

Angel Burn by L A Weatherly
Before I Go To Sleep by S J Watson
The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides
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  1. Audrey (Bibliosaurus Text)January 29, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    I'm interested to see what you think about The Marriage Plot. I've been putting off reading, even though I loved The Virgin Suicides, because it just didn't sound as interesting to me.

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  2. JennyJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I like the new cover!

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  3. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Hi Jennifer,

    There are so many great books highlighted in your post this week, although the only book that I would probably want to add to my reading list, would be the S.J.Watson, it has received some fantastic reviews.

    I must be about the only person in blogland who hasn't owned or read this book yet, and can't believe that they have changed to cover already, I can't decide which one I like the best.

    I checked out your reviews for the week and they are all really great and informative.

    Have a great reading week.

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  4. ZibileeJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I just finished Cinder and thought it was awesome, and I am about one disc away from finishing The Marriage Plot which is totally absorbing my attention. It's a really great book. Very smart. I also will be interested in hearing what you think about Before I Go To Sleep, as that was something I read last month, and had mixed feelings about. Great stack of books here!

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  5. AnnaJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    You're on a roll! I'm thinking that I have to read Cinder at some point. Have a great week!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Great lists of books! I can't wait to read Cinder! You read fast; I can't even read one book a week!

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  7. MysticaJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    The Watson book has got a lot of reviews/recommendations. American Dervish is also on a lot of blogs. Great reading list here.

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  8. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    I totally understand about feeling overwhelmed with review books. I like to be selective too. I am enjoying reading your different selection of reviews.

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  9. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    I've got Marriage Plot on my list. Let's see what you think about it.

    Here is my It's Monday! What Are You Reading? I hope you will stop by!

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  10. KayeJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Before I go to Sleep is supposedly good. Hope you enjoy it. Have a great week and happy reading!

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  11. Tanya PatriceJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Ooh I loved Before I Got to Sleep and hope you enjoy it too. And I can definitely relate to not reading the same types of books all the time - I have to vary the types of books I read, or else I get in a rut.

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  12. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    LOVED Best Kept Secret and The Paris Wife. I want to read Before I Go to Sleep. Enjoy your books!

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  13. KellyJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I am now officially going on a book-buying ban (self-imposed!). I have been way too click-happy lately, and all of a sudden I have a tower of books and a growing collection of ebooks that are just waiting to be read/reviewed! I can also understand the draw behind branching out into adult fiction - I love YA, but it can definitely get a little repetitive.

    Off to read your review of Cinder!

    Kelly
    Radiant Shadows

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  14. Beth(bookaholicmom)January 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    I loved Before I Go To Sleep. It was pretty creepy and thrilling. I am being a bit more selective with my review books too. I have so many books that I want to try to read this year already.

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  15. JennyJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Oh Angel Burn! I really enjoyed that one. It took a little while to get into since we switched from first person to third person to back again, but once I was in I love it. A very interesting take on angels. Can't wait to see what you think!

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:14 PM

      Enjoy your books.

      http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/mailbox-monday_30.html

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  16. ElysiumJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I've looked Before I Go To Sleep at stores but haven't bought it yet. Can't wait to read your review first!

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  17. JadeJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Ooooh I'll have to look up Before I Go To Sleep.

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  18. AlyceJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    I loved Cinder and The Marriage Plot! It looks like you've been reading some great books!

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  19. MellianeJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    I don't know your book, but I hope you'll enjoy it!

    My IMM

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Hi: I got part way into Before I go to sleep and haven't finished it - I don't think it is the book, I'm just in a phase where I'm not as into mysteries, but it will come back - happy reading, Ruby

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  21. Mary (Bookfan)January 30, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Before I Go To Sleep has such an intriguing cover!

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  22. Tales of WhimsyJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Good call being selective. That overwhelmed feeling sucks.

    Happy reading :)

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  23. ShondaJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Before I Go to Sleep is on my wish list. I finished Best Kept Secret and loved it. I'm hearing good things about American Dervish. Have a good week.

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