In My Mailbox #8

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Firstly, I must say that I have not been posting as much as I would like so far this month. I've got other things going on and I just haven't the time. But I figured since I did actually receive some books in the mail this week, I would let you guys know what I got!

Amazon had some good books on 4-for-3 sale so I broke down and bought them:

Chalice by Robin McKinley

Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston

The Devouring by Simon Holt

Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren

Goddess of Yesterday by Caroline Cooney

Spin by Robert Charles Wilson

Also, probably my last request of books from Goodreads Bookswap (is anyone else extremely mad that they are shutting that down?):

Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Spray by Harry Edge

My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent

So there you have it. I don't foresee purchasing any more books any time soon, but I do look forward to some special packages in the mail of books that I won. YAY! Look for a post on those forthcoming.

In My Mailbox #7

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Ok I know last week I said I wasn't going to be getting any more books. Well apparently I forgot about a few requests I had made from bookswap, so now I have more to share this week. But I'm stopping after this. I swear it.

Yeah right.

The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima

I've heard so many people say its good, but I've actually never read a review or even the blurb so I have no idea what its about.

In Search of the Rose Notes by Emily Arsenault

I saw this on the Goodreads Giveaway and while I didn't win it, I put it on my wishlist and snagged a copy. It is a mystery thriller about two girls search for their missing babysitter. 

A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb

I don't think I've read a romantic ghost story yet, so I'm excited to start with this one. And just in time for Halloween!

In My Mailbox #6

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Mail Call! I like IMM because it actually reminds me of the books I have. Sometimes I open packages, place the books on the shelf and then kind of forget them for awhile. It happens when your to read shelf looks like this:

There is only so much one can do to organize that chaos. I get a lot of flak from the DH about it. Anywho, I am taking a break from buying books because I have become an obsessive compulsive book hoarder. So for my potentially last IMM for awhile, here's what I got (all from bookswap again because I'm still a newbie and afraid to contact publishers)

Changeless by Gail Carriger

Blameless by Gail Carriger

I haven't read Soulless yet (shame on me) so I haven't really read any blurbs because I don't want to ruin the surprise. I still pretty much have no idea what these are about but I am sure hoping they are good.

Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink

Guardian of the Gate by Michelle Zink

A dark, victorian, paranormal tale. Sounds interesting.

Don't Breathe a Word by Jenniefer McMahon

Another genre bender. Mystery, fantasy, creepy thriller rolled into one. Hope it lives up to my expectations.

Nerd Do Well by Simon Pegg

I don't read memoirs that often, but when I saw this one by Simon Pegg of Shaun of the Dead fame, I had to check it out. I hope it is as funny as Tina Fey's Bossypants. Oh and, hey, you got some red on you.

Dark Mirror by M.J. Putney

My first historical fantasy, yay!

So that's what came in my mailbox this past week, and sadly there is nothing en route right now :(. Cheer me up by commenting! Which one of these should I read next?

In My Mailbox #5

In My Mailbox is a greet weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren. It is kinda shocking, if you think about it, that I'm always able to post an IMM every week. That means, that not a week goes by that a new book doesn't enter my house. I'm a total book buying addict right now. So here's what came in the mail this week.

Won:

How the Mistakes Were Made by TylerMcmahon

About the rise and fall of a punk rock band in 1990's Seattle.

Swap:

The First Days by Rhiannon Frater

Zombiessssssss

Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry

Teenagers and Zombiessssss

Paper Towns by John Green

I got another John Green book and still haven't read any of the ones I have. I have faith that he is as great as everyone says.

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

Can't wait to read some more dystopia!

Timbuktu by Paul Auster

Another heart-warming tale about a man and his dog, but this story follows the viewpoint of the dog. Awesome!

In My Mailbox #4

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme that is hosted by The Story Siren. It is a great way to let everyone know what books you bought, borrowed, or won.

I only got two this past week from bookswap. 

Die for Me by Amy Plum

The Vespertine by Saundra Mitchell

Both of these titles have beautiful covers and both take place in very different locales. Paris and 1880's Baltimore. How unique! I'm ready to dive in to these. Which one should be on the top of my TBR pile? Leave me a comment and let me know.

In My Mailbox #3

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren.

I only got a few books in this week as I am trying to curb my spending habits. I got all these from bookswap.

Paranormalcy by Kiersten White

Been excited to get my hands on a copy of this one. I have heard good things.

Blood Red Road by Moira Young

I am always interested in dystopian books.

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

 Miss America Pageant meets Lord of the Flies. Premise sounds fun. Hoping for a few laughs.

In My Mailbox #2

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It's Friday, so that means it is time to see what came in my mailbox this week. I got some interesting books this week that I am looking forward to. Quite a few are book one in a series that I have yet to read. Hopefully I will like them enough to continue it.


can't wait to read this one

Won Harbor from Goodreads First Reads Giveaway
P.s. No, I don't get books on netgalley because I don't have an e-reader and hate reading on computer/phone. I like books with pages, guess that makes me old school.

In My Mailbox #1

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So I got some books in the mail this week, and as usual, it feels like Christmas. I love getting packages and flipping through the new books, and finding a place for them on my already packed bookshelves. Unfortunately, I am behind the times on YA releases so some of these might be a few years old, but I am still uber excited to read them.



Got most from bookswap except I won The Hypnotist and Lights out in Wonderland from Goodreads First Reads program.