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People Mentioned:

Lauren from 365 Days of Reading --Thanks Lauren!

Review:

The Poisoned House by Michael Ford

Bought:

The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart

Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

Won:

A Need So Beautiful by Suzanne Young

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Overall!

For Review:

The Jumbee by Pamela Keyes

The Jumper Chronicles by W.C. Peever

Bought:

Kiss of Life (Generation Dead #2) by Daniel Waters

So what did you guys get in your mailboxes? Let me know in a comment so I can come see your post! :)

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Overall!

Good Reads Swap:

Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Barnes and Noble:

World War Z by Max Brooks (for school)

2010-2011 Planner! (for school... I love planners! I probably would fail out of school without one! :P)

Ebay:

Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover by Ally Carter (I have the 2nd and 3rd book, but still don't have the 1st!)

Review:

Over the Moon by Diane Daniels

**That's it for books this week!! What did you guys get?

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Overall!

For Review:

The Girl Made of Cool by Alan Fox

Passing Strange (Generation Dead Serires #3) by Daniel Waters

Bought (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/):

Dracula by Bram Stoker (School)

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy (Gallagher Girls Series #2)

Dreamland by Sarah Dessen

Just Listen by Sarah Dessen

Bought (Walmart):

Under the Dome by Stephen King

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium Trilogy Series #1)

Library:

Generation Dead (Generation Dead Series #1) by Daniel Waters

Good Reads Swap:

13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson

Book I'm Currently Reading...

Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult

What a long IMM post right?! I took that picture on the 4th of July ;) Pretty cool huh? Anyways, leave your link below so I can check out your IMM post too! :)

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Review:

Girl Parts by John M. Cusick (This sounds extraordinary!)

The Secret Diary of Ashley Juergens by Ashley Juergens (I love the show, The Secret Life of an American Teenager, so I'm super excited to read this one!)

Salvaged by Stefne Miller (NEED TO READ!)

**What did you guys get? :)

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Briana: Sooo, this week was the week of my birthday and my mother got me a few books :)

• Burned (House of Night Series #7) by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
• A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly
• Flawless (Pretty Little Liars Series #2) by Sara Shepard
• Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys by Kate Brian
• The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

** I kept the sticker on Burned because I didn't think you guys would believe me if I said I got the book for only 11 dollars!! && No, I've never read The Outsiders, crazy right?

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Briana: So... I did not get any books this week :( I'm really trying to cut back on the buying until I read through a good chunk of them. But, I did get something I've been looking forward to!

My birthday is in a few weeks and this was an early gift because of a great sale. I'll be taking pictures of the books "in my mailbox" rather than just posting pictures of the actual books though :)! What did you guys get in your mailbox? Leave me a link to yours so I can check it out!

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Briana: I haven't gotten much lately since I was away at school, but in between breaks I did manage to pick up a few goodies.



Devilish by Maureen Johnson

The only thing that makes St. Teresa's Preparatory School for Girls bearable for Jane is her best friend Ally. But when Ally changes into a whole different person literally overnight the fall of their senior year, Jane's suddenly alone--and very confused.

Turns out, Ally has sold her soul in exchange for popularity--to a devil masquerading as a sophomore at St. Teresa's! Now it's up to Jane to put it all on the line to save her friend from this ponytail-wearing, cupcakenibbling demon . . . without losing her own soul in the process.

This book has been on my B&N wishlist since 10/23/08. It's about time I got it huh? I actually went to Borders and saw it for 3 dollars, in hardcover! I couldn't believe it.

Speak Softly, She Can Hear by Pam Lewis

New York City, 1965: Two Manhattan prep school students, Carole and Naomi, make a pact to lose their virginity before graduation. Eddie, a slick Upper East Side dropout, is handsome, fatally charming, and more than willing to help the girls accomplish their goal. But on one bitterly cold holiday weekend in an isolated cabin deep in the Vermont woods, a horrifying twist develops in the plan. Before the night is over, a stomach-turning secret is sealed between friends, setting in motion a series of events that will have dire and far-reaching consequences.

I saw this at the recommended table at Barnes and Noble, and I wanted to buy at least one book in celebration of summer :)





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Marisa: There was an awesome discount on some books at Chapters so I bought a few interesting ones this week.

The Explosionist by Jenny Davidson

A series of mysteries.

An explosion of truths.

The Explosionist: Someone sets off a bomb outside fifteen-year-old Sophie's boarding school, but no one can figure out who. The Medium: Soothsayers and séance leaders are regular guests at her great-aunt's house in Scotland, but only one delivers a terrifying prophecy, directed at Sophie herself. The Murder: When the medium is found dead, Sophie and her friend Mikael know they must get to the bottom of these three mysteries in order to save themselves—even as the fate of all Europe hangs in the balance. Set in a time of subversive politics, homegrown terrorism, and rapidly changing alliances, The Explosionist is an extraordinarily accomplished debut novel for teens that delivers a glimpse of the world as it might have been—had one moment in history been altered.

The Gypsy Crown by Kate Forsyth

Emilia Finch and her cousin Luka are gypsies. They live a strongly traditional life, rich with story, music, dance, and magic, governed by the laws of the clan and the ways of the road. To the repressive Puritanical government of 17th century England, however, the gypsies are thieving, fortune-telling vagrants who are most likely allies of the devil. Soon, a series of terrible events lands the family in jail, charged with murder. Emilia and Luka manage to escape, promising to bring back help and free them. But how? Emilia believes in the legend of the charms: it is said that the luck of the Rom soured after a long-ago gypsy matriarch broke her chain of charms, giving one charm to each of her five children. If they can gather the charms from the families, Emilia thinks, the strong magic of the Rom will somehow bring her family freedom. Luka, on the other hand, is more practical - he wants to enlist the help of the other clans to help the Finches escape. Emilia and Luka must race through the countryside, navigating a hornets' nest of Rom-hating Puritans, Royalist spies, and traitors, if they are to complete their quest before the magistrate delivers a death sentence.

Fairest by Gail Carson Levine

In a world in which elegance, beauty, and singing ability are revered, Aza is bulky, awkward, and homely. Her saving grace is that she can sing and has a gift of voice manipulation that she calls illusing. Through a chance meeting at her familys inn, a duchess invites Aza to act as her companion and accompany her to the palace to attend the kings wedding. When the beautiful new queen discovers Azas gift for throwing her voice and for mimicry, she sees a way of protecting her reputation and disguising her own lack of talent. Pressured by the womans threats upon her family, Aza deceives the court into believing that Ivi is a gifted singer. When the ruse is discovered, Aza is forced to flee the castle in order to save her life. Through her adventures, she discovers her own strength of character, learns about her true heritage, and decides that her physical appearance is not worthy of the stress and worry she has wasted on it.

All of these books sound so interesting and I can't wait to read them! PS look out for my review of Jekel Loves Hyde by Beth Fantaskey!

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Marisa: Hey guys! I haven't been blogging lately and I miss it so much but I'm trying to be on as much as I can. I received two awesome books in the mail this week. They both sound so cute and fun!


A Match Made in High School by Kristin Walker

When the principal announces that every senior must participate in a mandatory year-long Marriage Education program, Fiona Sheehan believes that her life can’t get any worse. Then she marries her “husband”: Jerky jock Todd, whose cheerleader girlfriend, Amanda, has had it in for Fiona since day one of second grade. Even worse? Amanda is paired with Fiona’s long-term crush, Gabe. At least Fiona is doing better than her best friend, Marcie, who is paired up with the very quiet, very mysterious Johnny Mercer. Pranks, fights, misunderstandings, and reconciliations ensue in an almost Shakespearean comedy of errors about mistaken first impressions, convoluted coupling, and hidden crushes.

Love the cover! Can't wait to read/review it!


The Naughty List by Suzanne Young

As if being a purrfect cheerleader isn’t enough responsibility! Tessa Crimson’s the sweet and spunky leader of the SOS (Society of Smitten Kittens), a cheer squad–turned–spy society dedicated to bringing dastardly boyfriends to justice, one cheater at a time. Boyfriend-busting wouldn’t be so bad . . . except that so far, every suspect on the Naughty List has been proven 100% guilty! When Tessa’s own boyfriend shows up on the List, she turns her sleuthing skills on him. Is Aiden just as naughty as all the rest, or will Tessa’s sneaky ways end in catastrophe? The Naughty List. Is your boyfriend on it?

Another cute and fun read :D


That's all I got in the mail this week! What did you guys get?

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Briana: Sorry about the bad quality of the picture. I had to take it from my blackberry instead of my digital camera since I ran out of batteries for it. :( I adjusted it to make it look a little better lol.

Bought:

Fashionista (Bradford Series) by Micol Ostow- Goldengirl by Micol Ostow was amazing, so when I saw the next book in the series under the new releases section, I had to pick it up. I can't wait to read this girly chick lit :)

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan- I've heard so many amazing things about this book and finally decided to buy it when I found I had a leftover gift card from Christmas.

Everything Sucks by Hannah Friedman- Supposedly this book doesn't hold back and says everything that everyone else is too afraid to talk about. That's the kind of stuff I love, hehe.

The Van Alen Legacy (Blue Bloods Series #4) by Melissa De La Cruz- Eep! Can't wait to read this one :D

What did you guys get this week? Leave your link in the comments so I can check out your IMM!

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Briana: Hey ladies and gents :) I got a few books over the time that I was absent and I'll show you some this week, then next week and so on. Plus I have a few at school that I didn't bring home either so that will leave me with a generous amount of books for each IMM post!

Bought:

Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey- I've been wanting to read this book for a while but decided to wait for it to come out in paperback since I need to save my pennies.

Contest:

I won all of the wonderful books books below from the wonderful Michelle over at Michelle's Bookshelf.

TMI by Sarah Quigley (ARC) - I'm very excited to read this one, I heard it's hilarious! I need to start reading more books like that.

The Awakening (ARC)- So... I haven't read The Summoning yet though I do own it! But I'm sure I'll adore it and immediately grab The Awakening when I'm finished.

Castration Celebration (ARC)- Another hilarious book I can't wait to read. I heard it's a little out there, but that is exactly the kind of stuff I love.

The It Girl (It Girl #1) by Cecily Von Ziegesar- I actually got this book from Korianne over at Korianne Speaks. The first person to say they wanted this book got it, so I'm not sure if it's considered a contest or not. Either way, I love her for giving this to me :)

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PS, Arielle and Marisa... I miss you guys!!! E-mail me so we can set up an MSN date? Hehe.

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Marisa: I got a really good book for review this week. Oh and by the way, I will be leaving to go visit family soon for the holidays so I won't be on the blog for a little while. I'm going to wish everybody a Merry Christmas in advance. Hope you all have a great Christmas!



The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan

Nick and his brother, Alan, have spent their lives on the run from magic. Their father was murdered, and their mother was driven mad by magicians and the demons who give them power. The magicians are hunting the Ryves family for a charm that Nick's mother stole -- a charm that keeps her alive -- and they want it badly enough to kill again. Danger draws even closer when a brother and sister come to the Ryves family for help. The boy wears a demon's mark, a sign of death that almost nothing can erase...and when Alan also gets marked by a demon, Nick is des-perate to save him. The only way to do that is to kill one of the magicians they have been hiding from for so long. Ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse, Nick starts to suspect that his brother is telling him lie after lie about their past. As the magicians' Circle closes in on their family, Nick uncovers the secret that could destroy them all.

This book sounds great!! I can't wait to read it :)

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Marisa: I got one book for review and I also bought a book this week.



The Hollow by Jessica Verday

When Abbey's best friend, Kristen, vanishes at the bridge near Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, everyone else is all too quick to accept that Kristen is dead?and rumors fly that her death was no accident. Abbey goes through the motions of mourning her best friend, but privately, she refuses to believe that Kristen is really gone. Then she meets Caspian, the gorgeous and mysterious boy who shows up out of nowhere at Kristen's funeral, and keeps reappearing in Abbey's life. Caspian clearly has secrets of his own, but he's the only person who makes Abbey feel normal again...but also special. Just when Abbey starts to feel that she might survive all this, she learns a secret that makes her question everything she thought she knew about her best friend. How could Kristen have kept silent about so much? And could this secret have led to her death? As Abbey struggles to understand Kristen's betrayal, she uncovers a frightening truth that nearly unravels her—one that will challenge her emerging love for Caspian, as well as her own sanity.

I'm really happy that I got this book for review! It sounds great and I love the cover.


Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries. Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in the mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty-especially if they learn of her Sight-and wishes she were as blind to their presence as other teens. Rule #2: Don't speak to invisible faeries. Now faeries are stalking her. One of them, Keenan, who is equal parts terrifying and alluring, is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer. Rule #1: Don't ever attract their attention. But it's too late. Keenan is the Summer King, who has sought his queen for nine centuries. Without her, summer itself will perish. His is determined that Aislinn will become the Summer Queen at any cost-regardless of her plans or desires. Suddenly none of the rules that have kept Aislinn safe are working anymore, and everything is on the line: her freedom; her best friend, Seth; everything. Faery intrigue, mortal love, and the clash of ancient rules and modern expectations swirl together in Melissa Marr's stunning twenty-first-century faery tale.

I FINALLY bought a copy of this book. I've wanted to read it for SO long.

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Marisa: I know I haven't been contributing to the blog lately and I want to apologize for that but I'm just so darn busy! Anyway, I got a few good books this week.



The Line by Teri Hall

An invisible, uncrossable physical barrier encloses the Unified States. The Line is the part of the border that lopped off part of the country, dooming the inhabitants to an unknown fate when the enemy used a banned weapon. It’s said that bizarre creatures and superhumans live on the other side, in Away. Nobody except tough old Ms. Moore would ever live next to the Line. Nobody but Rachel and her mother, who went to live there after Rachel’s dad died in the last war. It’s a safe, quiet life. Until Rachel finds a mysterious recorded message that can only have come from Away. The voice is asking for help. Who sent the message? Why is her mother so protective? And to what lengths is Rachel willing to go in order to do what she thinks is right?

I just got this ARC in the mail for review and I'm so happy! It sounds so intriguing and mysterious! Can't wait!!!



Spell Hunter (Faery Rebels, #1) by R.J. Anderson

Forget everything you think you know about faeries. . . . Creatures full of magic and whimsy? Not in the Oakenwyld. Not anymore. Deep inside the great Oak lies a dying faery realm, bursting with secrets instead of magic. Long ago the faeries mysteriously lost their magic. Robbed of their powers, they have become selfish and dull-witted. Now their numbers are dwindling and their very survival is at stake. Only one young faery—Knife—is determined to find out where her people's magic has gone and try to get it back. Unlike her sisters, Knife is fierce and independent. She's not afraid of anything—not the vicious crows, the strict Faery Queen, or the fascinating humans living nearby. But when Knife disobeys the Faery Queen and befriends a human named Paul, her quest becomes more dangerous than she realizes. Can Knife trust Paul to help, or has she brought the faeries even closer to the brink of destruction? Talented newcomer R. J. Anderson creates an extraordinary new fantasy world and weaves a gripping tale of lost magic, high adventure, and surprising friendship in which the fate of an entire realm rests on the shoulders of one brave faery rebel.

I was pretty happy when I received this for review because it sounds great and I loooveee the cover!


Bite Me! by Melissa Francis

AJ Ashe isn't your typical seventeen-year-old vampire—as if there is such a thing! She's stuck in the middle of a huge fight between her two BFFs. Her ex-boyfriend—whom she's still totally in love with, by the way—is now her stepbrother. A former classmate—who, um, she may or may not have turned into a vampire—is stalking her. And now, apparently, the fate of humankind lies in her little undead hands. What ever happened to the good old days, when all a vampire girl had to worry about was the occasional zit and hiding her taste for blood?

This sounds like a cute read and I can't to read/review it!

P.S I CAN'T BELIEVE NEW MOON IS FINALLY OUT!!!!! YEAAAAHHH!

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Arielle: I received three books in the mail this week, and they are all from contests. I also borrowed a book from a friend, and got a ton from the library! (You can see my STILL unread Fallen book underneath my cell phone. ha.)

All righty, lets start off with the ones from the library, since they are less fun then the winnings. Ha. :) I got a ton from the library and I am really hoping I can finish them all, but if not, I can just renew them! AH! The joys of the library! :)

(the first two books are for school papers I am writing, so I wont both with those!)

Library:

Are U 4 Real? by Sara Kadefors

How to Say Goodbye in Robot by Natalie Standiford

Hate List by Jennifer Brown

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

Lucas by Kevin Brooks

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Chasing Boys by Karen Tayleur

Diary of a Witness by Catherine Ryan Hyde

As You Wish by Jackson Pearce

Borrowed from a friend:

Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles -- Thanks to my good friend, Jordan, I can finally read this book! I have been dying to read it!

Now onto the contest winnings! :)

Something, Maybe by Elizabeth Scott -- won from Bri at What Bri Reads! Thank you so much, Bri! I cannot wait to read it!

Intertwined by Gena Showalter -- won from Katie at Katie's Book Blog! Thank you, Katie!! I am so excited to read this book! Plus I got some wonderful bookmarks which I am always happy to get! And a cute little Halloween bag with some treats. :)

Hold still by Nina LaCour -- won from Aryanna at A Maze of Books! AH! I am so happy to have won this book, it sounds amazing! Thank you!

It turned out to be a really great week!!

So, tell us what is in your mailbox! :)

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Arielle: This week I didn't get as many books as I was hoping for..but that is okay! I did get two great books in the mail, and a few from the library :)

For review from Author:

Bad Apple by Laura Ruby -- I loved this book! You can check out my review HERE. And she even signed the inside of the book, and wrote a "thank you" note for me on the sheet above the book. Oh, and the "Good Girls" thing is just a postcard that has a blurb about the book.

From Contests:

Lady Macbeth's Daughter by Lisa Klein - I won this from Kelsey at The Book Scout. I haven't heard much about this book, but it still seems very interesting! Hopefully I can read it soon.

Well that is it for me, kind of a sad week..but I have so much school stuff I have to do still so that is okay! I still havent finished Fallen.. shame on me!

What did you get in your mailbox!?

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Arielle: I got some awesome books this week!! I think my lucky number is 9, since I got 9 last week too. Ha. Btw, I am loving this whole "take a picture of your IMM books," it is ingenious! Super easy too. :)

For Review::

From Penguin // Razorbill:

The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove by Lauren Kate -- I have heard some not so good reviews, but I am looking forward to this.

Wanderlust by Lucy Silag -- Didnt read the first book..but oh well! :)

From Glenn Dakin:

Candle Man: The Society of Unrelenting Vigilance by Glenn Dakin -- Seems a bit too young for me, but it actually sounds kinda interesting!

Bought::

The Tear Collector by Patrick Jones -- I really want to read it, but again, I have heard some iffy reviews of this, but it was $5, so I bought it.

Take Me There by Susane Colasanti -- I havent read any of her books, and this one was cheap too, so I got it! Super excited!!

The Off Season by Catherine Gilbert Murdock -- Read Dairy Queen and am really looking forward to reading its sequel! :)

Karma for Beginners by Jessica Blank -- Read a review about this book not too long ago, and it sounded good. So I bought it.

And Finally...

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater! -- I have heard sooooo many amazing reviews of this book, I cant even count how many..so I finally bought it! I feel like the last person on Earth to own this book, but I am super excited to read it! The cover is amazing to me!

Won (from blog contest)::

Defining Twilight by Brian Leaf -- Won this book from Shalonda at Shalonda's Blog! And I also got a cool bracelet from her (you cant really see it in the picture..) And then she gave me three bookmarks! Which I love! I am always in need of bookmarks! Thanks again, Shalonda!

Well that was my super exciting week! What did you get in your mailbox!?

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