In My Mailbox #20

Sunday, March 20, 2011

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

This week I stuck to my book budget and didn't buy anything (well technically anyway).  


BOUGHT:
Playing Hurt by Holly Schindler - I ordered this title a couple of months ago from the US and it has been finally released.  Can't wait to start this YA contemp fiction.  Playing Hurt is one of my favourite covers of 2011.

BORROWED:
Where She Went by Gayle Forman - I am lucky enough to have a wonderful friend who lent me her ARC.  This is the follow up book to If I Stay and is YA contemp.  Already read it and it is BRILLIANT.  Review will be up soon.

FOR REVIEW:
Winter's Shadow by M.J. Hearle - This is an Aussie paranormal-romance YA debut.  It sounds like a dark tale of forbidden love.  Thank you to Pan Macmillan Australia.
Bandits by LM Preston - I have already read the sample chapter of this and it is good.   This is YA sci-fi adventure with a sprinkle of romance and pirates (which leads me to think of Johnny Depp and that is always a good thing).  Thank you to LM Preston.

BLOGS I HEART:  Go and check out Audrey's review at Holes in My Brain of Raw Blue by Kirsty Eagar.  It made me want to go and read this amazing book all over again.    

What did you get in your mailbox?
Leave a comment and I will make sure to stop by your blog.

21 comments:

Braiden said...

I too have Bandits and need to review it from like a few weeks ago. Trying to find time to read lately :(

Anna said...

i cannot wait to read where she went. i loved if i stay, it was beautiful.

A Story Untold said...

I finished Where She Went yesterday and it was amazing!
Happy reading :)

Ynysawdre Elderly Residents Association said...

Fab book week. I cant stop thinking about Where She Went truly awesome. Playing HUrt looks brill too. Enjoy :D

Jacinda (The Reading Housewives) said...

I really want to read Playing Hurt! I might be the only person who liked If I Stay better than Where She Went...I guess I have to wait and see when people start posting their reviews, lol. Great books this week!

Christi the Teen Librarian said...

Great books this week! I loved Where She Went, and have been patiently waiting for Playing Hurt. Hope you enjoy everything!

Missie, The Unread Reader said...

I've already died over Where She Went, but I'll do it again since it is so fun. LOL

And Winter's Shadow looks soooo good! Please review soon.

Happy Reading, Nic.

P.S. Loved Audrey's review of BR. Made me want to move to Australia all over again.

Christy @ TheReaderBee said...

I'm looking forward to seeing what you thought of Where She Went! I can't wait for it to be released! Happy Reading!

Aleeza said...

SOOOOOOOOOOOO JEALOUS you got where she went. i am DYING to read that one...!

A.J. said...

Where She Went! <3 Winter's Shadow sounds really good! I really like the cover. Can't wait to hear your thoughts. :D

Small Review said...

Oooh congrats to you for Where She Went! I'm looking forward to your review of Winter's Shadow. That one sounds good.

A Canadian Girl said...

I'm dying to read Where She Went so lucky you for getting an ARC to borrow! I've heard good things about Playing Hurt as well and am looking forward to seeing what you think about it.

jayme said...

I think I'm going to have to read If I Stay and Where She Went. I've seen such great reviews and there's a lot of excitement over WSW. Great books this week, hope you enjoy them all!

bibliophile brouhaha said...

Yea for Where She Went - I just got that one, too! And I love how you've highlighted Audrey's review - it was wonderful, wasn't it?

Jenny said...

I need to get on the If I Stay train, I'm so out of the loop on that one and Where She Went! So glad to hear you loved it though, I always like it when the sequel to a brilliant book is equally fabulous:) Can't wait for your full review!

Jenny N. said...

Have heard great things about both Playing Hurt and Where She Went. Happy reading!

Nomes said...

can't wait to see what you think of some of these :)

and I am *proud* of you sticking to your book ban!

Melissa (i swim for oceans) said...

Yay for Playing Hurt! I'm dying to read that one...but I'm trying not to buy books right now. It's SO hard! I can't wait to read all your reviews, Nic! :)

Ann Summerville said...

I stopped by today. Love your blog.
Ann

A Story Untold said...

I loved loved loved Where She Went!
Enjoy :)

Kat said...

All of these books look excellent! I'm jealous of Where She Went, and love the look of Winter's Shadow, though I've never seen it before. Is it being released in the US, too?

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