My Dad came over this morning. We had coffee and talked about life and books. He says he can’t keep up with what I’m reading. That I start to twitch if I don’t have a new book to read. All. The. Time. That’s not true. They don’t have to be new. I like used books, too.
Last week, I received not one, but three secondhand books:
Six Stories, by Matt Wesolowski. I originally bought the audio version (using an Audible credit). I fould the podcast format hard to connect with, even though I LOVED Serial, etc. I got the paperback in a book swap group I’m part of on FB. It was sent to me by the lovely Clair, who has a review of Six Stories on her blog Have Books, Will Read.
I also got Mischling, which intrigues me on lots of levels, but I’m not ready to read it yet.
AND, AND.
I took part in my first Blind Date with a Book thing on Litsy. I received Lost In Austen , and will be passing it on to a friend and Austen-obsessive when I’m finished. I already have said friend in mind. Don’t ask me for the book. Maybe another one, but not this one.
ALSO.
Josy at A Walk and a Lark recently recommended that I read What Language Do I Dream In?
I love when people tell me to read books, and Josy is pretty cool for someone you know, walks for fun.
AND SO,
This was my first Mailbox Monday.
How’d I do?

The books and a painted dinosaur.
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9 Comments
WELCOME to Mailbox Monday!!
Terrific post.
Looks like a nice week for you. ENJOY this week, and see you next Monday!!
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
Hope you enjoy both Six Stories and Mischling 🙂
Lost in Austen sounds like fun!
Mailbox Monday sounds really amazing!
Fun! I like how you tie in your dad and those who have recommended books. Very cute.
As much as I love audios, there are times that I think certain books could be followed easier in print/ebook form. Six Stories sounds intriguing. Mishling looks like it might be a hard (emotional) read. I’ll be interested in your thoughts on your reading.
I like the dinosaur too.
I’m glad you linked up at MM. Happy Reading!
You did great! It sounds like you and your dad have fun together! I listened to Mischling – I think you’ll like it.
Welcome to Mailbox Monday! What a great list of books, and I think all of us bibliophiles can agree that not having a book to read can be tiring.
I meant trying. LOL
Thanks for the mention!
I meant to tell you…half our book club loved that book, and the other half hated it. It does ramble on a little, but I found that charming. I hope you like it anyway.