Drop by and visit Marcia at The Printed Page to play along with this weekly meme – what arrived in YOUR mailbox this week? Here is what arrived in mine:
Last Night in Montreal, by Emily St. John Mandel. This uncorrected proof came via the wonderful Caitlin of Unbridled Books. Due for release in June, this is Mandel’s debut novel and the blurb on the back of the book reads: ‘Last Night in Montreal is a story of love, amnesia, compulsive travel, the depths and the limits of family bonds, and the nature of obsession.‘ The cover is gorgeous and the story intrigues me. Watch for a review the week of June 1st when I will be touring this book.
The Last Prince of the Mexican Empire, by C.M. Mayo. Talk about gorgeous covers – this one is absolutely stunning. Again, Caitlin from Unbridled Books sent me this uncorrected proof which is a ‘lush, sweeping historical novel of Mexico based on the true story of the short, tragic, at times surreal, reign of Emperor Maximilian and his court.‘ I am enthralled with books like this. Mayo won the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction with her previously published story collection: Sky Over El Nido. I’m looking forward to touring this book the week of May 5th (when it will be released)…so watch for my review at that time.
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The Last Prince’s cover is gorgeous! Looks like you’ve got some interesting reads this week.
I can’t wait to read your review on both books. My TBR list is growing! =) Take care.
I think I’d enjoy both of these books. I’ve reviewed for Caitlin, she’s a sweetheart and I still owe her a review. I look forward to your opinions on these.
Ooo, books about travel and doomed royalty! They sounds really interesting.
I look forward to your reviews on them!
Those look good. I love Unbridled Books! Happy reading!
Oh goodness, The Last Prince of the Mexican Empire is definitely going on my long, long wishlist (it may have to be bumped up to the top, however!).
Both of those look good! I look forward to the reviews!
Thanks for sharing The Last Prince of the Mexican Empire…I will have to remember that one. I love historical fiction.
I’ll be doing Last Night in Montreal also. I can’t wait, the story sounds very intriguing to me too.
The Last Prince sounds very interesting – actually, so does Last Night in Montreal!
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Unbridled Books seem to have the spiffiest covers. Both of these titles look quite interesting, and I’ll be looking forward to your reviews!
Oh, I agree with you – Unbridled Books has some of the best cover art out there.
ooo the last prince of the mexican empire looks good. happy reading.
Belle: I love that cover – and the photo of it really doesn’t do it justice.
Vasilly: I am looking forward to reading them.
Sandra: I agree – Caitlin is very sweet!
Anastasia: *laughs* I especially liked doomed royalty.
Anna: Unbridled Books always has the most interesting novels.
Michele: As soon as I read about that book, I knew I had to read it.
Kailana: You won’t have to wait too long!
Wisteria: I love historical fiction as well.
Darlene: I’ll look forward to your review of that one!
Wendi: You always get such good books too!
Megan and Kathy: I agree – their covers are always amazing.
Serena: *nods* That one caught my eye right away.
Thank you for stopping by the ‘mailbox’ this week. The cover of ‘The Last Prince of the Mexican Empire’ caught my eye before I even read your comment about it. It is simply beautiful
P.S. I noticed your Novel Challenges blog mentioned in the newest Romantic Times Book Reviews magazine, March ’09.
Marcia: WOW – I had not seen the Romantic Book Reviews magazine – now I will have to go buy a copy! Thanks for the “heads up.”