Sunday, July 17, 2011

Mailbox Monday


This month's Monday Mailbox is being hosted by Gwendolyn at A Sea of Books. 

Caveat: Monday Mailbox can lead to an exponentially exploding TBR list.  Here's what showed up in the past week chez moi:





Hardcover, 320 pages
Expected publication: August 2nd 2011 by Berkley Hardcover
ISBN 0425241432 (ISBN13: 9780425241431)
primary language English
From Goodreads:

Clare's Village Blend coffee beans are being used to create a new java love potion: a "Mocha Magic Coffee," billed as an aphrodisiac. The product, expected to rake in millions, will be sold exclusively on Aphrodite's Village, one of the most popular online communities for women.

But at its launch, one of the website's editors is murdered. Clare is convinced a bitter killer wants the secret formula. Can she catch who's gone loco for mocha? Received from Berkley for review/giveaway.



Paperback, 304 pages
Expected publication: August 2nd 2011 by Berkley
ISBN 0425242757 (ISBN13: 9780425242759)
primary language English
series Fortune Teller Mystery #1

From Goodreads : Using various fortune telling tools to interpret her visions, Sunny seeks to aid the residents of Divinity, New York. But when she uses tea leaves to read the frazzled town librarian, what lies at the bottom of the cup is anything but helpful. Received from Berkley for review/giveaway.


A novel about a jilted bride who's about to discover that not marrying the wrong man can sometimes lead you to the right one. From Goodreads:
Paperback, 384 pages
Expected publication: August 2nd 2011 by NAL Trade
ISBN 0451233352 (ISBN13: 9780451233356)
When Tallulah gets jilted at the altar, she gets very drunk and starts making passes at the male wedding guests. She even propositions the caterer. But in the next few weeks, reality comes crashing down around her. Her difficult mother becomes more impossible than ever. Her lesbian sister starts trying to have a baby. Nana Ida gets busy matchmaking. What Tallulah is about to discover is that happiness doesn't always come in the form of the perfect doctor- and that sometimes real love doesn't require a catered affair.  Received from Nal for review.





Paperback, 304 pages
Expected publication: August 2nd 2011 by Berkley
 
ISBN 0425242749 (ISBN13: 9780425242742)
primary language English
From Goodreads:
New Orleans pastry chef Rita Lucero is out to bake her way to the top. But when she finds her almost-ex-husband killed with a chef's knife in his back, she becomes suspect number one. Now it's up to her to find the real killer before she winds up as the next victim served.  Received from Berkley for review/giveaway.
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30 comments:

  1. bookmagicJuly 17, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I read a couple of the Cleo Coyle books but I just got tired of them as i didn't really like the main character.
    Enjoy your books!

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  2. Mary (Bookfan)July 17, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I think they all sound good! I've read only one Cleo Coyle - I liked it :)

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  3. bermudaonionJuly 17, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    They all look good, but I LOVE the title and cover of A Sheetcake Named Desire. Enjoy!

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  4. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 17, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    These cozy mysteries look delicious! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Gwendolyn B.July 17, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    They all look like fun -- and I LOVE the titles!

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  6. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJuly 17, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Kaye, these cozies look fun! enjoy

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  7. StaciJuly 17, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I'm sure I've said it already but I swear every time I see your cozy mailboxes I tell myself that I'm going to spend a whole month just reading them!! Love the books!!

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  8. Brooke from The Bluestocking GuideJuly 17, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    All of these sounds like books I'd enjoy!!!


    Here is mine

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  9. BonnieJuly 17, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I need to catch up on the Cleo Coyle series. I enjoy them but I get sidetracked by other books. A Sheetcake Named Desire sounds like fun book!

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  10. RyanJuly 18, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    A good mystery and food go so well together. I think I need to read a few of these. Have a great week.

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  11. MysticaJuly 18, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    All food linked and all looking delicious.

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  12. Jess - A Book HoarderJuly 18, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    These sound enjoyable. I wonder what the frazzled librarian's tea leaves said.

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  13. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)July 18, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Those titles all sound like fun books.

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  14. serendipity_vivJuly 18, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I do love the look of these food orientated cosies!

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  15. Jenny QJuly 18, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Looks like you've got a week of delicious mysteries ahead of you! Hope you enjoy them!

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  16. BlodeueddJuly 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I really should read a cozy mystery :D
    Enjoy!

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  17. AnneJuly 18, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    A Sheetcake Named Desire sounds fun! Hope you enjoy all of your books!

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  18. Julie July 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    What wonderful lovely bright covers! For some reason, I'm now both hungry AND longing for a getaway in a country house! :)

    Enjoy!

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  19. Gigi AnnJuly 18, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    They all look like fun books to read. Happy Reading.

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  20. Beth(bookaholicmom)July 18, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I love the covers and titles on these cozies. They really catch your attention and all look like fun reads. Enjoy!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    You have a lot of nice cozies to read!

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  22. CMashJuly 18, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Tempest in the Tea Leaves is in my tbr pile, we will have to compare notes. Enjoy all of your books. Happy reading my friend!

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  23. RAnnJuly 18, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Got some goodies there. Thanks for stopping by my blog

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  24. MargieJuly 18, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Looks like some fun books for the summer!
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

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  25. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsJuly 18, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    A Catered Affair sounds like a fun read. Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  26. avisannschildJuly 18, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Hmm, I'm seeing a trend here: food and murder... Hope you enjoy them all!

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  27. Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid ReaderJuly 18, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I love cozy mysteries! Your new books sound great. I hope you enjoy them.

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  28. caiteJuly 19, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    although it is not my usual fare, I think 'A Catered Affair' sounds interesting...did I read something by that author before..?

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  29. AnnaJuly 19, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Looks like you have some fun books on the horizon. Happy reading!

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  30. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Murder by Mocha sounds fantastic, I totally added it to my TBR list!

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