Mailbox Monday ~ 2.23.09

Can you believe I’m organized enough to participate four weeks in a row? I’m quite pleased with myself. My goal for this week is to visit every Mailbox Monday post. I’m on a roll!

I got three books again this week and they make for quite an eclectic little collection:

Just Like Family: Inside the Lives of Nannies, the Parents They Work For, and the Children They Love by Tasha Blaine sent by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. If only this came with a real nanny… This book discusses nannies working for the middle class, but looking at the news articles at the end of the post, it looks as though nannies are a dispensable luxury in these increasingly tight economic times.

The Last Witch of Langenburg: Murder in a German Village by Thomas Robisheaux sent by W.W. Norton & Company. After reading The Witch’s Trinity, I have been intrigued with European witch trials. When I was offered this book, I jumped at the chance.

The Tory Widow by Christine Blevins sent to me by the author. This one was extra special because it came with a pretty hanky and a bottle of lavender water wrapped in a beautiful linen bag. Amy from Passages to the Past blogged about it last week. Check her post out for a picture. What fun! I really loved The Midwife of the Blue Ridge, so I’m looking forward to diving in to this one.

What surprises did your mailbox hold?

Recession Hits Nannies (shoppingblog.com)
Laying Off the Nanny in Hard Times (usnews.com)

At 2009.02.24 01:34, Kathy said:

You got a nice selection of books. What a nice touch by Christine Blevins!

Kathy’s last blog post..Mailbox Monday

Review: The Rebel Wife

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At 2009.02.24 01:43, Callista said:

I’d really love to read that nannies book. I got two parenting books this week (and a non-parenting book)

Callista’s last blog post..Mailbox Monday – Feb. 23

Thanks for stopping by! I’ll be sure to post about this book once I’ve finished it. There is one nanny I’m especially interested in reading about – she is 40 and childless hired to work for a couple before the baby is even born.

Cows Can’t Quack by Dave Reisman

Stars: *****

Jumping Cow Press

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At 2009.02.24 03:43, Amy @ My Friend Amy said:

I’m really jealous of that middle one…that looks fantastic!

Amy @ My Friend Amy’s last blog post..Review: Now You See Him by Eli Gottlieb

I can’t wait to read it. I’ve read the prologue and this really should be good.

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At 2009.02.24 04:24, mari said:

What a wonderful goal.
The Last Witch sounds interesting as does The Witches Trinity.

Enjoy your books.

You should really check out The Witch’s Trinity! It’s in paperback now. I really loved it. I also focused on this book last October if you want to go back and read Erika’s guest post. I have an interview with her that I’m working on transcribing. She’s a wonderful person.

At 2009.02.24 07:59, avisannschild said:

I’m also trying to visit every blog that posted a MM post this week (at least all those who logged in on Marcia’s blog), but it takes quite a while to leave comments for everybody! These sound like interesting books. I have The Midwife of the Blue Ridge but I haven’t read it yet. Happy reading!

avisannschild’s last blog post..The Only True Genius in the Family by Jennie Nash (a review)

I know it will be a labor of love for me to comment on each one, but I will. I also know that I will get very jealous of everyone’s goodies. Book readers are an odd lot. They can be buried in wonderful unread books and still covet the books other people have.

At 2009.02.24 10:47, Sandy said:

I am a sucker for the hook…a hanky with lavender would probably do it for me. That is quite the clever touch!

Sandy’s last blog post..Monday Movie Meme – Simply the Best

I love opening packages from Christine. With her last book she sent homemade lavender soap and tea leaves. I was in heaven!

At 2009.02.24 15:25, Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) said:

I had a good week with 8 books.

Looks like you got two books I would love to read: The Last Witch of Langenburg: Murder in a German Village and The Tory Widow.

Happy Reading!

Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)’s last blog post..Plum Lovin’ by Janet Evanovich

I really feel lucky in the books I did receive. I’m looking forward to reading and reviewing them.

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At 2009.02.25 03:39, Alyce said:

Your books look great! The nanny one sounds like it would be interesting, and how cool that you got a special package from Christine Blevins.

At 2009.02.25 19:12, Anna said:

You got some great books! Hope you enjoy them.

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At 2009.02.26 17:10, Amber said:

I haven’t heard of those books but they sound interesting. Happy reading!

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Mailbox Monday ~ 2.23.09