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Mailbox Monday--my first!


Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

This week a few new books came into my house:

--I Capture the Castle, by Dodie Smith (I think it’s time I read it, and buying the book is one more step towards achieving that goal. This is a Virago, but sadly not a green edition.

--The Enchanted April, by Elizabeth Von Arnim. This IS a green Virago, and I’ve heard good things about it.

--The Gentlewomen, by Laura Talbot. Another Virago that I’m excited about.

--Every Eye, by Isobel English. Another book from my Persephone subscription. I always get a thrill every month when I see the Persephone logo on the stamp on the envelope!

Comments

Kaye said…
I just watched Enchanted APril on DVD and it was wonderful. I hope you enjoy the book.
June 21, 2010 at 7:27 PM
Serena said…
These look like some great books. thanks for participating in MM! I really love this meme, and hate it because that wish list keeps growing!
June 22, 2010 at 7:26 AM
Josette said…
I think you'll love I Capture the Castle. I just finished it and it was a good read for me. :)
June 22, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Anonymous said…
I really enjoyed I Capture the Castle. I liked the movie of Enchanted April, but I'm not sure if the book you have is related.

Welcome to Mailbox Monday!
June 22, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Marg said…
I was just thinking yesterday that I might start doing Mailbox Monday occasionally!
June 22, 2010 at 9:31 PM
Anonymous said…
I like the idea of this! I have I Capture the Castle on my TBR list, but haven't come across the others. Hope you enjoy them all :)
June 27, 2010 at 5:06 AM
Julie said…
Wonderful list of great books! I think you will definitely LOVE "Enchanted April"!
June 28, 2010 at 3:29 PM
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