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I bought Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand for my husband for Christmas. He finished reading it a few days ago and said it was excellent.
My daughter’s gift to me: Collected Stories by William Trevor.
Happy New Year!
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You sound like me – I buy books for my husband that I think I’ll enjoy too. I gave mine The Autobiography of Mark Twain for Christmas. Happy New Year, Mary!
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I may read it eventually but T is a fan of WWII (and others) books and his dad served in the Pacific on an LST so the story has special meaning to him.
Happy New Year, Kathy.
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I’m about 100 pages into Unbroken and am really enjoying it!
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I’m glad you’re liking it, Lynne. T said he had to put it down once in a while because some things were pretty difficult to read. But, in the end, he thought it was a great read.
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I can’t wait to hear about William Trevor’s collection. And…good move on buying your hubby Unbroken 🙂
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I’m a fan of Irish fiction but short stories, not so much. Still, I keep looking 🙂 So far, Jhumpa Lahiri is my favorite writer of ss.
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Oh I love Jhumpa Lahiri!
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Mary, you are the second person that said Unbroken was so good. John went to Borders on Friday and used my $10 Border Bucks and bought it. He is reading it now and loving it!
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Sherri, I hope J enjoys it as much as T 🙂
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I’ve been wondering about Unbroken. Are you going to read it? If so I’ll wait and see what you think. Hope you’re having a great Sunday!
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Dar, I’ll probably read it someday but just read reviews – I haven’t seen a negative one out there.
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Happy reading 😀 Great mailbox
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Both books seem interesting. I would really like to see what Collected Stories is about.
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I want to read Unbroken for sure in 2011!! Great books Mary!
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Wow think of it that’s genius. First hubby reads then you get to read the book you’ve always wanted. I don’t think my husband would care for my guilty pleasures of historical romances… will tell him that their worth it. Wish me luck.
You daughter found a perfect book for the holidays and I’ll be back to hear your thoughts on it.
Enjoy the reads and let me know when you’ve started Unbroken next.
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Unbroken has been on my list for awhile…hope you love it!
Have a great reading week.
Here’s my Monday:
http://laurelrainsnow.wordpress.com/2011/01/03/monday-memes-mailbox-what-are-you-reading-jan-3/
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Unbroken sounds like a good book. I have it on my wish list but have been waiting to see some reviews for it first. Have a great reading week!
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Going to check out the Hillenbrand book if your hubby read it in only a couple of days…must have been good.
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unbroken sounds like intriguing..love the cover too!
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Happy New Year! Enjoy your read.
Here is mine
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read mine http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/01/mailbox-monday.html
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I’ve got Unbroken on my wish list and have been toying with the idea of buying it with a gift card I have.
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I’ve heard great things about Unbroken – I hope you enjoy it!
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Unbroken sounds really interesting. Enjoy!
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🙂 I keep trying to find books for my hubby… he’s more into games at the moment… so great job finding one you both might love.
Here’s my Mailbox! ~ Wendi
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Unbroken has an awesome cover! Have fun with your new books!
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I’ve heard lots of terrific things about Unbroken. I would like to read it and Seabiscuit someday.
PS I joined the War and Peace Challenge thanks to your post.
Happy New Year Mary!
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Oh, that’s great! I’ve always thought about reading W&P but never had the nerve until Jillian made it sound like a no-brainer, LOL. Chapter a day = brilliant 😉
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Enjoy your books! I bought the Kindle version of Unbroken for my sister-in-law for Christmas.
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I love anthologies and short stories and Unbridled is also (from what I’ve read) a great book! Very good reading there! Happy New Year!
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I almost bought Unbroken when I was at the bookstore the other day. It seems like everyone who has read it has really enjoyed it. I was intrigued by an article I read in the NY Times about the author who suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and didn’t leave her house to do publicity for the book. The book is definitely on my list to read in 2011!
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