Monday, December 19, 2011

Mailbox Monday: Holiday Book Blogger Swap Edition



It has been a little while since I have done a Mailbox Monday post and much has come in the mail since then (I went a little crazy on the Better World Books website) but I wanted to focus today's post on my Book Blogger Holiday Swap gifts. 


This beautifully wrapped box arrived - I love the red wrapping paper - the gift looked beautiful placed on my sideboard amongst some special ornaments and next to Frosty.
Secret Santa remains anonymous . . . .
In addition to the box, I received two books - The Violets of March by Sarah Jio and The Book of Joe by Jonathan Tropper.  I have been waiting to read these two for awhile and can't wait to dive into them. 
I eventually broke down and opened the big red box to reveal . . . .
A delightful box of Ghirardelli treats! I am proud to say they have remained under wraps but I make no promises when Christmas rolls around next week!
I still have not figured out who my Secret Santa is so if you are reading this post, please reveal! I want to thank you for bringing a little holiday cheer into my home this season!
 
Mailbox Monday is being hosted this month by Let Them Read Books  - check out her blog to link to other participants this week. 
Posted by Booksnyc at 12:30 AM
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13 comments:

  1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaDecember 19, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    WOW...that was a fabulous present. Such a generous Secret Santa. enjoy Colleen.

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  2. Jenny QDecember 19, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Drooling over that box of chocolate! I would've torn right into it! The Violets of March is on my list. Enjoy your new goodies!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    What a wonderful surprise in your mailbox, enjoy!

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/12/mailbox-monday_19.html

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  4. bermudaonionDecember 19, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Wow, what a great Secret Santa! There's not much better than books and chocolate.

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  5. AnnaDecember 19, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Great gifts! Enjoy!

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  6. Peggy@Peggy Ann's PostDecember 19, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Merry Christmas to you! I have a book giveaway going on hop over and enter!

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  7. JennersDecember 19, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I recently read The Book of Joe -- it was good. And yum … chocolate! What a great gift!

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  8. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Ghiradelli is a San Francisco institution...maybe your Secret Santa is from SF? (Totally guessing, though.)

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  9. JenniferDecember 19, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Now that's MY kind of Secret Santa! BTW, I love your blog design.
    JNCL
    The Beauty of Eclecticism

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  10. avisannschildDecember 20, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Wow, what a yummy secret santa gift! Hope the books are good too! :)

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  11. Mary (Bookfan)December 20, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Fabulous gifts from your secret santa! Wow! I've read a couple of Tropper's books. Loved his most recent This Is Where I Leave You.

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  12. Bellezza December 23, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    What a wonderful treat box, especially! Love Ghiradelli, and it looks like you're now well stocked. Merry Christmas, and I hope you enjoy your new books, too.

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  13. TheBookGirlDecember 24, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Such lovely surprises! Like Mary, I loved Tropper's This is Where I Leave You.
    Hope you enjoy both your books and your sweets.

    Have a very Merry Christmas!

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