In My Mailbox (#50)

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren. It's a perfect way to see who's reading and review what. Awesome!



Prepare to be totally shocked... I bought ZERO books this week!  I'm still kinda in shock over that, actually...  My lack of purchases is balanced by the ridiculous number of books I Requested on NetGalley, but still.  It's not bad!  ;)

Anyhoo, this is what I got...

For Review:

The Pink Hotel by Anna Stothard (Goodreads | Amazon)
I love the look of this, and I am actually totally in love with the book's cover: it's nice and soft and kinda silky!  Love it! ;)
Wonder by R.J. Palacio (Goodreads | Amazon)
Never Judge A Book Boy
By Its Cover His Face
I've heard so many amazing things about this.  So I can't wait to actually read it!  It looks seriously brilliant.  Thank you SO MUCH RandomHouse!
Secrets of the Henna Girl by Sufiya Ahmed (Goodreads | Amazon)
This looks amazing!  You can see the interview I had with Sufiya: here.  I can't wait to read the book!

Dark Ride by Caroline Green (Goodreads | Amazon)

A Mysterious Boy,

A Haunting Secret

Thank you so much Caroline for sending this to me, and it was lovely to meet you last week!  I'm very much looknig forward to read this!!

Endure (Need, Book Four) by Carrie Jones (Goodreads | Amazon)
I love this series, and I love this cover to pieces!  It's gorgeous!!  :D

Intangible by J. Meyers (Goodreads | Amazon)

I read Meyers' short teaser story Intuition the other day and absolutely loved it.  Therefore, I can't wait to read this!
Thank you so, so much to everyone who sent books to me!!!

 

From NetGalley:

 

Pie In The Sky by Jane Smiley (Goodreads | Amazon | NetGalley)
I love the look of this one!  The little girl in me still adores everything even mildly horsey-related, so I'm super excited about it! :D

Tomorrow Land by Mari Mancusi (Goodreads | Amazon | NetGalley)
Can true love survive the end of the world?
Ooh, exciting!  Gotta love end-of-the-world books! ;)

The Summer My Life Began by Shannon Greenland (Goodreads | Amazon | NetGalley)
One Summer Can Change Everything
Love the sound of this one! 
Hanging By a Thread by Sophie Littlefield (Goodreads | Amazon | NetGalley)
This cover is gorgeous!  I can't wait to read it!

Fitz by Mick Cochrane (Goodreads | Amazon | NetGalley)
A Father.  A Son.  And A Gun.
WOW.  O.O  I can't get over that one line!  It's amazing!!

Sisterhood Everlasting (The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, Book Five) by Ann Brashares (Goodreads | Amazon | NetGalley)
Four Friends.  One Sisterhood.  Ten Years Later, The Story Continues...
Ok, admittedly, I haven't read this series, but I couldn't resist!  My lack of control worries me somewhat...

Shayla Witherwood: A Half-Faerie Tale by Tamra Torero (Goodreads | Amazon | NetGalley)
Gotta love faerie tales! :D



Well, that's me.  NetGalley is seriously dangerous.

What was in your mailbox this week?  Did you go mad on NetGalley too?  ;) 

Hope you all had a great weekend!

On My Wishlist (#26)

On My Wishlist is an awesome weekly meme hosted by Book Chick City that runs every Saturday. It's a place where you can put up all the books you're desperate to read, but haven't actually bought them yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. And, even better, everyone can join in with too, because there's a Mr Linky so you can put your post up. All you have to do is click on the link below:

 

I haven't done this in forever, but today I bring two books I am really, really wishing for!  And they are...

 

The World of the Hunger Games

By: Kate Egan

Published: 23rd March 2012

Published By: Scholastic

Found: On Amazon

 

Synopsis From Goodreads:

The definitive, richly illustrated, full-color guide to all the districts of Panem, all the participants in "The Hunger Games," and the life and home of Katniss Everdeen.

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

Ah-hem.  Yes.  I may be mildly obsessed with HG at the mo... But C'MON!!  Hunger Games!!!!!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Look

By: Sophia Bennett

Published: 1st March 2012

Published By: Chicken House

Found: Everywhere! 

 

Synopsis From Goodreads:

Ted is fifteen, and...oh yes...tall. When she's spotted by a model agency, she can't believe it.
At the same time, Ted's fashionista sister, Ava, is diagnosed with cancer. With her world turned upside down, Ted has a lot of growing up to do, some of it in five-inch platforms. Should she be the model sister for Ava? Life in front of the camera is harder than it looks. And will they still be smiling when it’s over?

I've seen so many amazing reviews of this one, so I can't wait to get my hands on it!!

 

 

 

Well, that's a couple of books I'm a-wishin' for this week!

 

What's on your wishlist today? :D

Teaser Tuesday (#32)

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Here are the rules:

• Open your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• Be careful not to include spoilers!
• Share the title and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR list if they like your teaser!

I'll admit that I cheated - a lot.  I have four teasers from one book.  But it's sooo good and I've finished it and I want everyone to see how awesome it is!  Enjoy! :D

From Partials by Dan Wells, Chapter Twenty-Seven, Page 327

"I trust you.  Let's commit some treason."

"Rock on."

 

From Partials by Dan Wells, Chapter Twenty-Seven, Page 327

"Well, thanks for not shooting anyone, I guess," said Marcus.  "My contribution was to somehow refrain from peeing myself.  You can thank me later."

 

From Partials by Dan Wells, Chapter Thirty Three, Page 405

"Do you have a plan to get back out?"

"Honestly, I'm kind of shocked we made it this far."

 

From Partials by Dan Wells, Chapter Thirty-Five, Page 422

"Or should I say 'the infamous Xochi Kessler.'  Your poor mother is worried sick."

"My poor mother can go and hang herself."

"I think she'd rather hang you."

Partials (Partials, Book One) by Dan Wells

 

Synopsis From Blurb, Check The Book Out On Goodreads

The human race is all but extinct, wiped out by a killer virus releasde by genetically engineered soldiers - Partials.

Sixteen-year-old Kira is trapped on Long Island.  Her community clings to survival, but what hope can they  have when no baby survives for more than three days?

Kira is determined to make a difference, to find a cure.  Her best friend is pregnant and Kira cannot let that baby die.  Time is running out, and finding the cure means capturing a Partial...

Oh how I loved this book!  It is seriously addictive and really funny!  I NEED Book 2!!

 

 

Ok, there are my cheat-teasers.  Hope you liked them!

 

What are your teasers this week? :D

In My Mailbox (#49)

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren. It's a perfect way to see who's reading and review what. Awesome!

I went to the lovely Miriam Halahmy's launch of her brand new book Illegal - out March 20th!  I have read and loved Illegal, and it was lovely to seee Miriam again, seeing Savita Kalhan - author of The Long Weekend - and meeting Sara Grant - author of Dark Parties.  And I KNOW I chatted properly to at least two other people, but their names have slipped me...  Um.. Moving on. 

Since it was held at Waterstones (WHY are they all at Waterstones?!  It's like holding an AA meeting in a winery!), I of course picked up one or two books...

For Review:

The Intern by Dillon Khan (Goodreads | Amazon)

A Backstage Pass To The Biggest Gig Of His Life...

I really don't know much about the music biz, but I'm sure I'm going to learn a lot from this book - and laugh while I learn!

The Truth About Celia Frost by Paula Rawsthorne (Goodreads | Amazon)

Squee!  I've been wanting to read this for SO LONG, so thank you to Usborne for sending it!!

The Other Life (The Other Life, Book One) by Susanne Winnacker (Goodreads | Amazon)

Danger Isn't The Only Thing That Makes Your Heart Beat Faster...

Same goes for this one!!  And isn't the cover just amazing?!

Bound by Sarah Bryant (Goodreads | Amazon)

What Happens When An Angel Falls?

This one looks brilliant, and from what I've read it is very good.  Can't wait - gotta love fallen angels!

A Million Suns (Across the Universe, Book Two) by Beth Revis (Goodreads | Amazon)

A Million Miles From Home, Who Can Save Her?

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!

I think that portrayed my excitement sufficiently.  ;)

But seriously, I loved Across The Universe to pieces (see my review: here) and I cannot WAIT to read this one!!

Blood and Guitars by Heather Jensen (Goodreads | Amazon)

This looks ace, and how brilliant is that title and cover!?

What I Have Done by Jen Naumann (Amazon)

One Mistake Can Change Everything

This also looks brilliant, and from what I've read it's really good!

Thank you Penguin, Usborne, Snowbooks, Heather and Jen!

Bought at Miriam Halahmy's Book Launch:

Lia's Guide to Winning The Lottery by Keren David (Goodreads | Amazon)

Yay!  I can't wait to read this one!  And I just love the cover!

Hidden by Miriam Halahmy (Goodreads | Amazon)

Yay, yay, yay, yay, yay!  I loved Illegal so I can't wait to read this!  Yay, yay, yay!!! :D

Divergent by Veronica Roth (Goodreads | Amazon)

She Turns To Face The Future In A World That's Falling Apart

I've heard so many good things about this one, and I've been wanting to get it for ages.  So 25% off deal?  Who can a girl resist?!

And the lovely Miriam was nice enough to sign my copy of Illegal for me! 

Hunger Games Swag:

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

I have now calmed down - just.  Scholastic peoples?  You are officially the best people EVER right now!

Well, that's me.  Everyone, if I ever say I'm going to go into Waterstones/Foyles again this month, please yell at me and tell me my moneys have suffered enough.  :(  Thanks!

Onto brighter topics, what was in your mailbox this week? :D

In My Mailbox (#48)

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren. It's a perfect way to see who's reading and review what. Awesome!



Ok, this week was pretty awesome.  I got some books I've been waiting for for aaagees and bought some awesome books from Foyles! 
Before I tell you what I got, if you live in the UK, check out my Giveaway! 
Anyhoo, this is what I got..


For Review:

Pandemonium (Delirium, Book Two) by Lauren Oliver (Goodreads | Amazon)
Life Can Change in An Instant
I adored Delirium, so I was quite frankly desperate to read this. Thank you SO much to the lovely people at Hodder for sending it to me! :D

Jessie Hearts NYC by Keris Stainton (Goodreads | Amazon)

Jessie and Finn Might Be Perfect Together - But Will They Find Each Other?
I am seriously in love with this cover.  I can't wait  to read it!  Thanks to Keris!

Della Says OMG by Keris Stainton (Goodreads | Amazon)
This looks equally brilliant!  And again, love the cover! :D

The Bonehill Curse by Jon Mayhew (Goodreads | Amazon)

The Deadliest Wish Of All

This looks ace - I've started it, and from what I read: pure awesome! A djinn and corsets! ;)
The Rising (Department 19, Book Two) by Will Hill (Goodreads | Amazon)
This looks brilliant - and
Partials (Partials, Book One) by Dan Wells (Goodreads | Amazon)

The Only Hope For Humanity Isn't Human

I. Cannot. Wait. To. Read. This!! It looks so, so, so, so, so, so - *pauses to take deep breath* - so, so, so, so, so, so GOOD!!

Fateful by Claudia Gray (Goodreads | Amazon)

A Doomed Voyage, A Love Written In The Stars
This too looks AMAZING!!  I can't wait to read it!  And I am literally in love with the cover.  *sighs over prettiness*
Faery Tales and Nightmares by Melissa Marr (Goodreads | Amazon)
I loved her Wicked Lovely series, so I'm super excited about reading this!  I've actually checked out the first couple of stories, and can't wait to read more!  And again *cover love!*
Illegal by Miriam Halahmy (

Goodreads | Amazon)

I've already read this: loved it to pieces!  I cannot wait to get my hands on Hidden!  My review will go up nearer the time, so look forward to my rambling! ;)  Also, AGAIN COVER LOVE!!

Thank you to Hodder&Stoughton, Keris Stainton, Bloomsbury, HarperCollins and Meadowside Books for sending me these awesome books!

The Exile (Fallen Star, Book One) by Jack Truong (Goodreads | Amazon)

This book looks super cool, and I'm looking forward to reading it.  Thanks Jack for sending it to me! :)

 

Bought:

Switched (Trylle Trilogy, Book One) by Amanda Hocking (Goodreads | Amazon)

What If Your Entire World Was Built On A Lie?

Squeeeeeee!  And OMG!  I am so in love with this cover!

Mockingbird by Kathryn Erksine (Goodreads | Amazon)
I saw this on Sammee's blog: I Want To Read That: she gave it 4½ Stars, and since I trust her reviews, I knew I just HAD to read it!

The Wood Queen (The Iron Witch, Book Two) by Karen Mahoney (Goodreads | Amazon)
I loved The Iron Witch (check out my review: here) and they left it on such an awful cliffhanger, so I had to buy it.  Also, how gorgeous is that cover?

The Weight of Water by Sarah Crossan (Goodreads | Amazon)
I've never read a verse story before, so I bought this one kind of dubiously.  But I've read some of it, and can't wait to truly get into the story! :D


Well, that's what I got.  Remind me never to go into Foyles: I'm dangerous in that shop, even the little ones at train stations. 

Moving past my own almost non-existant control....

What did you get this week?

Teaser Tuesday (#31)

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Here are the rules:

• Open your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• Be careful not to include spoilers!
• Share the title and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR list if they like your teaser!

One teaser today from a book I have read and loved...

From Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick by Joe Schrieber, Chapter 8, Page 68

"Just a distraction?  That was a bomb!"

"Only a little one."

Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick by Jo Schreiber

Synopsis From Blurb, Check The Book Out On Goodreads

"You shot him.  You totally just shot that guy back there.  I think I'm gonna throw up."

One ordinary guy.

One female assassin.

Five targets by daybreak...

When Gobi lands in Perry's life, she rips it apart like a bombshell.

Fasten you seatbelts for a quirky, rapid-fire joyride through the streets of New York...  This is the most entertaining thriller you'll read this year.

I've just finished this one and absolutely loved it.  It was hilarious, fast-paced and just purely brilliant!  My review should be up soon! :-D

There's my teaser!  I hope you liked it! :D

What's your teaser today?

In My Mailbox (#47)

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren. It's a perfect way to see who's reading and review what. Awesome!



I was lucky enough to be one of the bloggers Bloomsbury invited to meet Celia Rees, who is one of my favourite authors ever.  It was great to meet her, and all the other bloggers, and it was so interesting to hear her talk about what inspired her to write This Is Not Forgiveness (Jules et Jim).  I loved hearing about her writing habits and all her tips: always carry a notebook, being the main one!  It was lovely to meet all the bloggers there, and Celia - of course! - and Emma from Bloomsbury. 
Now, I need your help people! 
For Fortnight of Guests 2012 (check out the 2011 Fortnight), I'm having two events: one for authors, one for bloggers.  So it's really a month of guests!  And Celia has agreed to take part and I need you to come up with a topic you'd love her to write about.  Leave one in the comments, please? :D
Anyway, this is what I got this week...

 

From Celia Rees Evening:

This is Not Forgiveness by Celia Rees (Goodreads | Amazon)

We were all given a finished copy of this (see my review: here), and it's just so beautiful!  I loved this book and I love the cover! 

Burn Mark by Laura Powell (Goodreads | Amazon)

Ancient Witchcraft.  Modern World.

I was desperate to read this: it looks so good - modern day witchcraft!  And I've started reading it, and it is so good!!

Dead Time (The Murder Notebooks, Book One) by Anne Cassidy  (Goodreads | Amazon)

I also can't wait to read this one!  I've read something by Cassidy before, and loved it, so I can't wait to read this one!

This Is Not Forgiveness by Celia Rees (Goodreads | Amazon)

Sovay by Celia Rees (Goodreads | Amazon)

Both books I already owned, and the lovely Celia signed for me.

For Review:

The Revenge of Praying Mantis (Hattori Hachi, Book One) by Jane Prowse (Goodreads | Amazon)

Stalking the Enemy (Hattori Hachi, Book Two) by Jane Prowse (Goodreads | Amazon)

These both look great as well!  I can't wait to read them - martial arts!  Yay!  The third in the series is as yet unpublished, as it's part of a new method of publishing through Unbound.  Here's what they said in the email they sent to me:

"Unbound, a new and innovative publishing company that uses crowd-funding to get books published. This means that readers get a direct say in the publishing process. For more information please visit unbound.co.uk"

They're hoping to publish a special hardback edition of all three books, the third has yet to be released.  To check out the pitch video, go: here.

Advent by James Treadwell (Goodreads | Amazon)

It Begins.

It Has Begun.

An Open Door.

Come...

This one just looks too good!  I cannot wait to get stuck in - the bit I've read of it is amazing!  And MAGIC!  Yay!  I love magic books!

Bought:

 Blood Red Road (Dust Lands, Book One) by Moira Young (Goodreads | Amazon)
I've been wanting to read this one since the moment I first saw it on the blogosphere, so I'm super excited to read it!  And I adore the new paperback cover!

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer Smith (Goodreads | Amazon)
This looks ace as well - YA chick-lit!  Yay! :D

Falling Fast by Sophie McKenzie (Goodreads | Amazon)
This Is Life, Not A Rehearsal
I love, love, love all of Sophie's books, so I can't wait to get stuck into this one!

Code Name Verity by Eliazbeth Wein (Goodreads | Amazon)
I Have Told The Truth
I saw this on Sammee's blog, and couldn't resist buying it.  I love WW2 books!

The End of the World (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 6.5: World Book Day) by Derek Landy (Goodreads | Amazon)
I adore this series!  I really must read it all again, because I love it so much!


Well, that's me.  I think I may have gone OTT on the buying of the books...  Nah!  ;)

What was in your mailbox this week? :)