Yvonne–
‘Mailbox Monday’
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Mailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week and explore great book blogs.
GRACE
Ten-year-old Grace knows that her mum loves her, but her mum loves drugs too. And there’s only so long Grace can fend off the ‘woman from the county’ who is threatening to put her into care. Her only hope is…
BILLY
Grown-man Billy Shine hasn’t been out of his apartment for years. People scare him, and the outside world scares him even more. Day in, day out, he lives a perfectly orchestrated silent life within his four walls. Until now. . .
THE PLAN
Grace bursts into Billy’s life with a loud voice and a brave plan to get her mum clean. And it won’t be easy, because they will have to confiscate the one thing her mum holds most dear . . . they will have to kidnap Grace.
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My Second Mailbox Find Was Also A Win, This Time From A Fellow Blogger Giveaway
This was a great win, from a blogger who opened her giveaway internationally, so I can’t believe I was lucky enough to secure the prize. The giveaway was hosted by Bev, over at ‘My Reader’s Block’, as part of her ‘September Giveaway’ post.
This is not a novel that I would be rushing to read personally, however my father-in-law has a real interest in The American Civil War and I know that ‘The Killer Angels’ will read and appreciated by him, as I am certain it is a book that he definitely hasn’t read on the subject (and there are few of those, as he has acquired most of them)
Synopsis
In the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation’s history, two armies fought for two conflicting dreams. One dreamed of freedom, the other of a way of life.
Far more than rifles and bullets were carried into battle. There were memories. There were promises. There was love. And far more than men fell on those Pennsylvania fields. Bright futures, untested innocence, and pristine beauty were also the casualties of war.
It is the third summer of the war…On June 15, 1863, Robert Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia slips across the Potomac to begin the invasion of the North. His army is 70,000 strong but mostly unpaid and self-equipped. It has won nearly every battle it has fought. Lee knows a letter has been written, a letter offering peace. It is to be placed on the desk of Abraham Lincoln the day after Lee has won this battle.
Michael Shaara’s Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece is unique, sweeping, unforgettable—the dramatic story of the battleground for America’s destiny.
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I can’t believe that I managed two wins in the same week, so thanks once again to Nikki and Bev, I am looking forward to reading the spoils of my victory!
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Don’t Let Me Go sounds really good!
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Hi Vicki,
I am really looking forward to reading this one, then moving on to some of Catherine’s other books, if I enjoy it as much as I think I shall.
All of her books seem to deal with some pretty hard-hitting issues and difficult relationships, so should make for some pretty intense reading.
Thanks for stopping by.
Congratulations on the great wins – they both look good to me!
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for the congratulations, there was nobody more surprised than me, believe me!
I am not too sure that I shall be reading ‘The Killer Angels’, war books are not some of my favourites. I do know that my father-in-law will be very pleased to receive it though, as he has always had a passion for the American Civil War, so it will definitely be going to a good home.
Nice wins, Yvonne. My hubby liked The Killer Angels.
Hi Mary,
Thanks for the congratulations, both wins were totally unexpected and very welcome.
I’m glad that someone else also enjoyed ‘The Killer Angels’, Bev also recommended it when she posted it as her giveaway.
I know that my father-in-law will appreciate it and I may even give it a try when he returns the book to me. War books are not generally part of my reading remit, but hey! I will try anything once.
Thanks for stopping by.
Two very different kinds of books – great variety. Enjoy!
Hi Harvee,
I do have very eclectic tastes in reading and will give most genres a chance.
Murder/Mystery and Crime/Thriller are my favourite genres, with the occasional Historical Romance.
The one genre that I do try and steer clear of is Biography/Autobiography, which doesn’t really interest me.
Don’t Let Me Go just went on my list! Thanks for sharing what sounds like an emotional and poignant read.
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Hi Laurel-Rain,
Yes, it certainly sounds like there are no holds barred with Catherine’s books. She isn’t afraid to tackle difficult issues head on and I am anticipating a pretty emotional, intense read
Don’t Let Me Go sounds really intriguing but also heartbreaking in a way. Have a wonderful week, Yvonne, and happy reading!
Hi Kaye,
‘Don’t Let Me Go’ has received some great reviews, so I am really looking forward to reading it.
Right now, I am reading an Historical Romance, ‘Eulogy’s Secret’, which is an author request ro read and review.
This is the second book that the author Grace Elliot has had me review and so far it is shaping up nicely, into a good engrossing read
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eulogys-Secret-Huntley-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B005XD5IBA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319492170&sr=8-1
These titles are both new to me. Congrats on your wins!
Hi Beth,
Thanks for the congratulations and for stopping by today.
Both of these titles are new to me, but having read a review of ‘Don’t Let Me Go’ by fellow blogger Nikki who organised the giveaway, and the great interview that she conducted with the author, I really wanted to own this book and couldn’t have more pleased to win it.
Enjoy your books.
Hi Serena,
Too many books, so little time!!!
I need to live into the next century to ever see the bottom of my TBR pile.
Yet who can resist a competition when they see one?
I am sure to enjoy both books,
Thanks for stopping by.
Yvonne
Killer Angels sounds interesting, congrats! on your wins.
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Hi Mary Ann,
‘The Killer Angels’ certainly provides a different take on the Civil War, having read the numerous great reviews about it and scanned through the book when it arrived.
There are obviously a great many factual books about those terrible times and many historical romance books which deal with the loves lost and won. This book seems to be a combination of the two, woven together, so that the transition between fact and fiction is almost seamless.
The more I look at the book and read some of the in depth reviews, the more minded I am to definitely give this one a try myself.
Thanks for stopping by.
Great wins Yvonne! I think I would like Never Let Go. Have a great day!
Hi Peggy,
Thank you so much for the best wishes, it was good to hear from you.
‘Never Let Me Go’ is certainly going to be next on my list, as it is a complete contrast to the story I am working on right now, and I do like to mix my genres whenever possible, to add variety to my reading.
Congrats on the wins! It’s been many years since I read Killer Angels, but I remember being surprised at how much I liked it.
Hi Alyce,
That’s three good recommendations for ‘The Killer Angels’, so I can see that I am going to have to read it, once my father-in-law has had his turn with it first.
I was so pleased that Bev opened this giveaway up to overseas visitors, the postage rates seemed to be quite outrageous just for a paperback book and I really did appreciate it.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting
Sorry, I’m a bit behind on my log visiting.
I really hope you enjoy Don’t Let Me Go. I’m looking forward to hearing what you think of it.
Congratulations on both wins! 🙂
Hi Nikki,
I have to say that I am running a little behind with my reviewing, but I suspect that has more to do with the amount of memes I have taken part in just lately, there just aren’t enough hours in the evening to keep up with it all …. and read!
I am really looking forward to reading ‘Don’t Let Me Go’ , made all the sweeter because it was a rare win for me, so thanks once again … your review and author interview were fantastic!