In My Mailbox #31

Sunday, July 3, 2011



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






BOUGHT:
You Against Me by Jenny Downham - YA contemp by the author of Before I Die.  

GIFTED:
Winter Longing by Tricia Mills - YA contemp.  Looks like a good romance read.
The Piper's Son Gela Skin for my kindle -  I am in love with this cover. Thanks to an awesome friend who also gave me as well a Barrons Bookstore and Bauble Bag ((hugs)).  Now if only Barrons came with that bag.....



TRADED:
What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty - Aussie adult read.  This is another Nomes from Inkcrush rec.

REVIEW:
Tris & Izzie by Mette Ivie Harrison - YA modern retelling of the fairy tale "Tristan & Isolde".  Thanks to Egmont USA.
The Name of the Star (Shades of London #1) by Maureen Johnson - YA mystery-thriller with a twist of paranormal.  Thanks to Harper Collins Australia.



What did you get in your mailbox?

29 comments:

Emily said...

Always love seeing what goodies you get!

This week I bought 'The Forest of Hands and Teeth' by Carrie Ryan, 'The Sky is Everywhere' for my kindle (I NEED a hard copy though... I want to see the beautiful photographs!) and The Name of the Star from netgalley.

I also borrowed 'What Alice Forgot' from the library. I'm excited to read it :D

Misha said...

Awesome books! I really enjoyed The Name of the Star and I have got What Alice Forgot on my TBR.
Looking forward to your reviews!

Happy Reading!

Audrey (holes In My brain) said...

A Nomes from Inkcrush rec.

I think we all know what that entitles ;) It's a "thing" now, right? :P
That kindle skin... OMG <3333 Happy reading! Lots of good books!

Badass Bookie said...

Cna't wait to see your thoughts about Tris and Izzie!!!! Mixed reviews so far....I just read and reviewed You Against Me, I'll think you'll like it!

IMM #30 - http://badassbookie.blogspot.com/2011/07/in-my-mailbox-30.html

Holly said...

I can't wait to read Tris and Izzie :)

Anonymous said...

I got Tris and Izzie too - from Net Galley - and I'm really excited for it!!


And your Piper's Son skin for kindle is MADE OF AWESOME SAUCE!!
That cover is just amazing.

:D Happy Reading!

Abbey said...

ohh i'm so interested to see what you think of 'You against me', I've been tempted to buy it a few to many times!
I read Winter longing and enjoyed it, also interested to see your thoughts on this one.
I really want to read tris and izzie, the covers gorgeous.
so many good books, i'm jealous!

flanpnhfpnanfnFN said...

So jelous of The Name of the Star and Tris and Izzie! I feel like the only person who didn't get those this week! You Against Me looks good too.

Hope you enjoy!

http://blackfingernailedreviews.blogspot.com/

Jenny N. said...

Will look out for your revie of Tris and Izzie. I want to get a copy when it comes out since the cover is so gorgeous. Happy reading!

Alix said...

I NEED one of those Piper Son skins for my Kindle ~ LOVE it!

I also bought You against Me this week, the UK cover has her name in a different place and his t-shirt is green - always fascinates me the changes they make. I wonder why.

Hope you love What Alice Forgot, I adored it.

Allison said...

I've heard a lot of really positive things about What Alice Forgot, hope you love it too!

Sapphired Dragon said...

Nice haul. I got Tris & Izzie also. I have also requested ame of the star bur haven't heard back yet.

You can see my IMM here http://sapphireddragon.blogspot.com/2011/07/in-my-mailbox-9.html

Happy reading :-)

Lesley said...

Ohhhh I love the Barrons bag. I'm so jealous you got The Name of the Star from Netgalley, I requested it without realising it was only available to Australian readers oops!

My IMM

Steph: Short and Sweet said...

Nice books! And that's a really cool skin. I'm not sure if I should get one, it'd be so awesome, but I actually already have that big cover with the light on it, so I dunno lol. Enjoy reading :)

http://tinyurl.com/6jp38aa

Ange said...

You got some great reads this week. I've had You Against Me sitting on my shelf for too long now and I need to read it. I loved the Piper's Son by Melina Marchetta, she's one of my favourite authors. Happy Reading
Ange

Ynysawdre Elderly Residents Association said...

Gorgeousness. Enjoy

Christy @ TheReaderBee said...

I can't wait to read Tris and Izzie! I love the cover for it. I hope you enjoy The Name of the Star, it sounds awesome! Enjoy!

A.J. said...

Great IMM! That kindle skin and bag are awesome! Hope you like You Against Me! :)

Leanna Elle said...

Great books!

I've wanted to read What Alice Forget ever since reading Nomes review!

I got Tris & Izzie off Netgalley this week too. I've been seeing some bad reviews, so I'm hoping it's not just a pretty cover! :/

Melissa (Books and Things) said...

Hey! Barrons is happily lounging in my harem. I'll let him know you were thinking of him. Wait... that might be dangerous... Uh, nevermind *checks the locks and stares at Nic* ;D

Seriously, I can't wait to hear what you think about Tris and Izzie. Oh I need to run to NetGalley now! :)

Savannah said...

Great mailbox! I loved Winter Longing! Enjoy all of your books!

Ann Summerville said...

I stopped by your blog today.
Ann

Missie, The Unread Reader said...

That is the COOLEST Kindle cover Evah! And if Barrons came with that bag, I'd by about a million. LOL

Been dying to read You Against Me. It releases here in the U.S. in Sept.

Please let me know if it is good.

Great mailbox. Enjoy.

Jacinda (The Reading Housewives) said...

That Kindle Skin is fantastic! I never thought of getting a book cover on mine! I need to go see if I can find where this was bought and if I can even get over here in the US!

I keep meaning to read and buy Winter's Longing, I hope it's good!

danya said...

Awesome IMM! I've been wanting to read What Alice Forgot (I saw Nomes' review of that one too!) You Against Me was one of my WoWs a long time ago, but I haven't seen many reviews so I'll be interested to see what you make of it!

Shannon The Bookstalker said...

I wish You Against Me was already out in the US. I want to read that book SOOOO bad. Tris & Izzie and The Name of the Star both look really good too. Enjoy all of your books and have a fun week! Happy Reading!

Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous) said...

You have a nice list of books that you received this week in your mailbox. I have Tris&Izzie too!
Happy Reading,
Book Sniffers Anonymous

Julie said...

I got Tris & Izzie too! I can't wait to read it. I was hoping for The Name of the Star...but it's only available for Aussie residents! Hope you enjoy your books :)

Nomes said...

i want a kindle now

just so i can get the pipers son on it

best thing i have seen all week :)

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