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!

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?

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? :)

In My Mailbox (#46)

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 got some great books this week, and only bought two!  Self restraint, or what?! ;)

Anyhoo, this is what I got...

For Review:

Heart-Shaped Bruise by Tanya Byrne (Goodreads | Amazon)

I cannot WAIT to read this! It looks SO good!

Drive By by Jim Carrington (Goodreads | Amazon)

Thinking Of Getting Away With Murder? Think Again...

I love the look of this!! I can't wait to read it!!

Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby (Goodreads | Amazon)

I've already read this one: awesome! My review should be up soon!

Big Frog by Rob Badcock (Goodreads | Amazon)

This also looks awesome - set in future Britain! :)

Open Minds (Mindjack Trilogy, Book One) by Susan Kaye Quinn (Goodreads | Amazon)

I love the look of this one - it sounds amazing!  I can't wait to read it!

Thanks Bloomsbury, Allison, Rob and Susan!!

Bought:

Zero Hour (HIVE, Book Six) by Mark Walden (Goodreads | Amazon)

Aftershock (HIVE, Book Seven) by Mark Walden (Goodreads | Amazon)

I love the HIVE books!  And I'm really loving these new covers.  Can't wait to read these!! :D

Well, that's what I got! 

What's in your mailbox this week? :)

In My Mailbox (#45)

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, before I start with books-of-the-week, I wanted to say I remembered the name of the other person I met at Katie Dale's Book Launch (for more info, check out last week's IMM).  So, Candy Gourlay, it was lovely to meet you!  Your books all look ace!
Ok, now that's said, here's what appeared in my mailbox this week...

 For Review:

How to Keep a Boy As A Pet by Diane Messidoro (Goodreads | Amazon)

The Official Truth about dating the male human species!
This book looks hilarious - it had me in fits when I started to read it!!  It just looks... well, amazing and hilarious and brilliant!

Shift by Em Bailey (Goodreads | Amazon)

Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery.

Until It Isn't.

Ohmigod, this one looks AMAZING!  And scary... Mainly amazing!  And I love the cover!

The Haunting of Tabitha Grey by Vanessa Curtis (Goodreads | Amazon)

This one looks spooktastic!  "Think Downton Abbey with ghosts" it says on the back... awesome!! :D

Gone (Gone, Book One) by Michael Grant (Goodreads | Amazon)

Gotta love Gone!  I really must read the rest of the series...
Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick by Joe Schreiber (Goodreads | Amazon)

This also looks hilarious!  I'm not sure if it's meant to, but I just couldn't help giggling when I started to read the book!  It just looks so good!!

Mister Creecher by Chris Priestley (Goodreads | Amazon)

The Making Of A Monster

Squee!  Super excited about this one!!!  I loved Chris' book The Dead of Winter (see my review: here) so I can't wait to read this!!

The Stars of the Hunger Games Inside Out by Mel Williams (Amazon)

All about Hollywood's hot new heartthrobs!
I may be totally sad, but anything even vaguely Hunger Games has me SQUEEing.  I loved this little book (guilty pleasure?!)! :D
Thank you Egmont, Bloomsbury and Picadilly!!

The Devil's Triangle (The Devil's Triangle, Book One) by Mark Robson (Goodreads | Amazon)
I'm lovin' this one - so good!  I can't seem to stop reading! :D
Eye of the Storm (The Devil's Triangle, Book Two) by Mark Robson (Goodreads | Amazon)
Equally excited about this one!
Swapped By a Kiss (Swapped By A Kiss, Book One) by Luisa Plaja (Goodreads | Amazon)
Yay!!  This looks awesome!  I've been wanting to read it for aages, so I can't wait!!
Thank you Mark and Luisa!!

 

Bought:

Everneath (Everneath, Book One) by Brodi Ashton (Goodreads | Amazon)

Love.  Loss.  Immortality

Yay, yay, yay, yay!  I can't wait to read this! *happy dance*  And thanks for recommending it Sammee!!  (Check out Sammee's awesome blog: I Want To Read That!!) 

Hollow Pike by James Dawson (Goodreads | Amazon)
Where Witchcraft Never Sleeps
Something Wicked This Way Comes...
Also super excited about this one!  Gotta love witchy tales! :D
Dark Parties by Sara Grant (Goodreads | Amazon)

How Far Would You Go To Be Free?

This looks ace!  And it's from one of my fave groups of authors: The Edge Authors!!  :D

 

 

Well, that's my mailbox for the week.

 

What was in your mailbox this week? :)