Comments for Mailbox Monday: March 08, 2010

Mailbox Monday: March 08, 2010: 03/08/10

Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week (checked out library books don't count, eBooks & audio books do). Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

Two weeks ago I was skunked but last week two books arrived in my mail box.

How to Lose a Client: A Kate Williams Mystery by Becky A. Bartness:

The blurb on GoodReads describes the book as:

"Kate Williams, Esq., has just started her own criminal defense law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, when Katherine Paar aka Tangerine, a new client, walks in and proposes a lucrative deal to bring Kate on as her attorney. Things get complicated and events unfold quickly when the body of Tangerine's ex-lawyer is discovered and Tangerine disappears. Kate, aided by MJ, her tattooed, pierced, and fashion-challenged paralegal and Sam, her sometimes cross-dressing investigator, along with a cast of characters straight out of a John Waters movie, try to unravel the bizarre mystery and save Tangerine's life. The action is fast and fantastically funny, and Ms. Bartness proves once again that you can laugh at death."

Is There a Monster Over There? by Sally O. Lee:

The blurb on GoodReads describes the book as:

"Ms. Lee's latest book, "Is there a monster over there?" tells the story of Mabel (and her cat, Tiffany) who are afraid of monsters. Mabel thinks they are hiding under her bed or in her closet. One day, she decides to face the monster, and she learns an important lesson about overcoming fears."

I've actually already read this book to my children. They are huge fans of monster books and were clammering to read it as soon as it arrived. It's a delightful book about a girl and her monster making friends. It's very much in the vein of There's a Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer.

It's the second book by Sally O. Lee I've been asked to review. The first was No! Never! which was a hit with Harriet.

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Comment #1: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 14:40:58

bermudaonion (Kathy)

How to Lose a Client looks like a good one! I hope you enjoy it.

Comment #2: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 14:21:44

Pussreboots

I hope I do. Thanks for stopping by!

Comment #3: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 14:55:58

Alayne

Enjoy your reads! Thanks for visiting The Crowded Leaf.

Comment #4: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 14:24:45

Pussreboots

You're welcome. I hope I do.

Comment #5: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 15:25:49

Freda

We share How To Lose A Client.

Comment #6: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 14:26:52

Pussreboots

Doesn't it look like a cute book? I hope we both enjoy it.

Comment #7: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 15:45:48

Beth(bookaholicmom)

How To Lose a Client sounds like a good mystery. I like a little humor with my mystery. Enjoy both books!

Comment #8: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 14:28:54

Pussreboots

That's exactly how I feel; I like some humor with my mystery.

Comment #9: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 16:03:47

kaye

These look good especially How to Lose a Client. I hope you enjoy them.

Comment #10: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 14:30:06

Pussreboots

I've already read and enjoyed the children's book. It was delightful. I hope How to Lose a Client is just as satisfying.

Comment #11: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 16:11:12

avisannchild

How to Lose a Client sounds like fun. Enjoy your books!

Comment #12: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 14:33:16

Pussreboots

Thank you! I plan to. I will post reviews as soon as I can.

Comment #13: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 16:33:47

Amused

I like the look of How to Lose a Client - hope you enjoy it!

Comment #14: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 14:36:36

Pussreboots

I think I will. I will post my thoughts on the book as soon as I can.

Comment #15: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 16:40:54

Jennifer @ Mrs. Q: Book Addict

How to Lose A Client looks interesting. I love the cover. I've recently been getting into mystery novels. A new genre, I never read much before. I started reading Hush and I'm lovin it!

Comment #16: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 14:41:46

Pussreboots

It's nice to branch out into a new genre. Thanks for stopping by!

Comment #17: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 17:15:08

April

Both books looks and sound really great! Enjoy them!

Comment #18: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 14:43:17

Pussreboots

The Sally O Lee book is great fun. It was an instant hit with my children.

Comment #19: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 17:24:57

Susan Helene Gottfried

They both sound good, which has me wishing I could read as much as you do (and as fast). It's hard to have restraint when so much looks good!

Comment #20: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 14:50:27

Pussreboots

I just wish I could review as fast I read.

Comment #21: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 18:24:16

Staci- Life in the Thumb

I loved it when my boys were little and I could read picture books to them. Mercer Mayer was HUGE in my house! I've never heard of the first one but I enjoy a good mystery!!

Comment #22: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 22:52:28

Pussreboots

If your boys were still at that age they would like Is There A Monster Over There. I will post reviews of both books.

Comment #23: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 19:19:47

Mary

I think How To Lose A Client sounds really good!

Comment #24: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 22:52:28

Pussreboots

Me too. I will post a review as soon as I can.

Comment #25: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 20:24:10

Laurel-Rain Snow

These books look good! Hope you have a great week.

Thanks for visiting my blog.

Comment #26: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 22:58:02

Pussreboots

I agree. Thank you for the kind words.

Comment #27: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 20:35:44

bookventures

Hope you enjoy your loot. And thanks for passing by Bookventures.

Comment #28: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 23:01:03

Pussreboots

I've already enjoyed half of last week's loot. I just have the mystery left.

Comment #29: Monday, March, 8, 2010 at 21:04:09

kim v

The How to Lose a Client book looks like a fun read, Enjoy your books!

Comment #30: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 23:05:10

Pussreboots

I've already enjoyed half of last week's loot. I just have the mystery left.

Comment #31: Tuesday, March, 9, 2010 at 00:09:08

Kim (page after page)

How To Lose a Client, looks hilarious. I am also strangely drawn to the cover of it too! *smiles*

Comment #32: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 23:09:00

Pussreboots

The cover art was part of the lure for me as well.

Comment #33: Tuesday, March, 9, 2010 at 02:13:06

Ryan

Is There a Monster Over There? sounds wonderful. Have fun with your new books.

Comment #34: Wednesday, March 8, 2010 at 21:21:21

Pussreboots

It is a wonderful book.

Comment #35: Tuesday, March, 9, 2010 at 10:37:24

Aths

How to Lose a Client sounds so interesting!

Comment #36: Wednesday, March 8, 2010 at 21:26:03

Pussreboots

I hope so!