In My Mailbox (IMM14)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren. (Inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie.)

For Review:
Revolution
Nightshade

Cate of the Lost Colony
from
Good Golly Miss Holly ARC tours

I enjoyed this book so much. Since I don't specialize in historical for Read My Mind, I tend not to read too much of it. But, every once in a while I come across a book (like Beth Kephart's Dangerous Neighbors or M.L. Malcolm's Heart of Lies) that sounds so compelling. Cate of the Lost Colony was one that I really wanted to read, and that makes me glad I decided to change up my comfort zone. I'll be reviewing it on the blog later next week!



Undertow
from
Moira Rogers

I'm so excited to get a chance to read this! I heart Moira Rogers, and I was hoping that I would get chosen as one of the people to get an advance digital copy.




Won in Contest:
Mockingjay
from
Tynga in a second-chance giveaway

I got this stamped by Suzanne Collins when she visited Children's Book World in Haverford, PA. Look for a giveaway in October of my copy!


Where The Rain Is Made
from
Diva's Bookcase

From the Library:
Deadtown
Cross Your Heart

Living Dead Girl
North of Beautiful

I'm hoping that everyone else had a mailbox full of goodies, and a great week of reading!

In My Mailbox (IMM13)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren. (Inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie.)

For Review (ebooks)

Of Crimson and Collars by Stella and Audra Price

To Collar and Keep by Stella and Audra Price

To Kill A Warlock by H.P. Mallory

Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble by H.P. Mallory






Bought

Sparks by Laura Bickle

Blameless by Gail Carriger






From The Library

Bitten by Kelley Armstrong

Stolen by Kelley Armstrong

Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles

Silver Phoenix by Cindy Pon

Dragon Keeper by Robin Hobb


So, not to brag, but I feel like my mailbox is pretty awesome this week!

Last week, I visited some of the blogs that I follow, and one of them (I can't quite remember which one. I've come to rely totally on my Google reader, but the downside is that I lose the individuality of blog designs that stand out in my head. It's like instead of remember phone numbers, I just hit a speed dial.) had an author interview and contest with H.P. Mallory. I loved the covers for her books, and they sounded like a good read. I entered the contest. And lost. Then, a few days later, I had an email in my inbox from the author, with a review request. *happy dance*

And, look at that cover on Silver Phoenix! I might be late to discovering the work of Cindy Pon, but there is no way to deny that this cover art is georgeous! I spotted it in my library, and I had to pick it up, despite the towering TBR I already have. I might have to consider instituting a cap on my library outtake, as well as my book-buying ban.

Speaking of: Yes, I do have two bought books there. I cheated, sort of. Blameless and Sparks have been on my auto-buy list since I've been reading their respective series'. But, in my defense, I used a B&N gift card that I received for my birthday, so no actual money left my wallet. Woohoo for loopholes!

How's your mailbox look?

In My Mailbox (IMM12)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren. (Inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie.)

For Review:
Jane by April Lindner

From BooksFree (book lending service):
Rumor Has It by Jill Mansell
Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston

From The Library:
The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
Generation Dead by Daniel Winters

Swap:
Kiss of Life by Daniel Waters
Winter Longing by Tricia Mills

From Cassie Clare's book signing for Clockwork Angel:
Bought:
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Swag:
Clockwork Angel poster/book cover
bookmarks
sampler from Cassandra Clare's submission in ZOMBIES VS. UNICORNS
Clockwork Angel purple mini-journal

In My Mailbox (IMM 11)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren. (Inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie.)

For Review:

Rae by Chelsea Rae Swiggett (Purchased during PAYA to benefit PA public libraries)

Shadow Hills by Anastasia Hopcus (From Star Book Tours)

For Review: (e-book)
Hush Money by Susan Bischoff

Won In Contest: (From PAYA raffle)

White Cat by Holly Black

White Cat gloves and pin

(Note: I'll probably give White Cat away on the blog soon, because I already have my own copy)

Bought: (purchased during midnight release party at Children's Book World)

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

From the Library:

A Wild Light by Marjorie M. Liu

Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells

Can't Teach and Old Demon New Tricks by Cara Lockwood

Captured by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon

The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong (playaway audiobook)


I was really happy to find The Reckoning in stock when I made a visit to the library this week. I've already listened to The Summoning, and am currently more than halfway through The Awakening. This will be the first series that I have fully listened to as audiobooks, without having read any as print books. I intend to do a special joint review, in September, on my experience.

How was your mailbox this week?

In My Mailbox (IMM9 & IMM10)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren. (Inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie.)

Last weekend, I participated in a read-a-thon. Since I was reading my heart out, I missed posting my IMM, and I've included two weeks in this post. The read-a-thon also meant that I took out a shedload of library books to keep me occupied. Until I posted these pictures, I didn't quite realize that it was that many books!























For Review:

Received from NetGalley
Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver
Sins of the Soul by Eve Silver
Sins of the Flesh by Eve Silver
Tyger Tyger by Kersten Hamilton
Trickster's Girl by Hilari Bell

Received from Star Book Tours
The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff






















Bought:
As Lie The Dead by Kelly Meding

Swap:
Other by Karen Kincy
Wintercraft by Jenna Burtenshaw
Infinite Days Rebecca Maizel
Return the Heart by T.K. Richardson
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

From the Library:
Masked by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon
Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch
Rise of the Poison Moon by Anthony Alongi and MaryJanice Davidson
Hallowed Circle by Linda Robertson
Fatal Circle by Linda Robertson
The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong (playaway audiobook)

The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima (playaway audiobook)
Shadow Blade by Seressia Glass
Shadow Chase by Seressia Glass

In My Mailbox (IMM8)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren. (Inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie.)


I've been trying to maintain my book buying ban (for my wallet's sake, and also because my TBR is HUGE.) I did accept a new review request, but pretty much stuck to the ban. However, I also made an unscheduled stop at the library. I couldn't resist, especially finding my request for Linger had come through!

So, what was in your mailbox?




For Review
Ordeal by T.K. Varenko (e-galley)

 

  

Borrowed
Other by Karen Kincy
Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel
Return the Night by T.K. Richardson

  

 

From the Library
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
Masked by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon
The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong (Playaway audiobook)
Rise of the Poison Moon by MaryJanice Davidson and Anthony Alongi

  

 

In My Mailbox (IMM7)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren. (Inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie.)

For Review:

Alpha by Rachel Vincent (e-galley) and Wintercraft by Jenna Burtenshaw








Won in Contest:

Crux by Moira Rogers (e-book: from author via Natasha)

From the Library:

The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong (playaway audiobook)

I was totally excited to get the galley for Alpha. And, here's my little confession. I haven't actually read all of the books in the series, just the first. Oops. However, Alpha is FANTASTICALLY AWESOME! I will be catching up on the others, no question.

I've also decided that I am going to try to incorporate at least one, maybe two audiobooks per month into my review posts. I'm really enjoying the narrator for The Summoning, as well as the story. As I haven't read the book before, it is a chance for me to compare the experience of listening to an audiobook, and review a new-to-me novel.

So, there is my mailbox. How was your week?