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Sunday, January 16, 2011

In My Mailbox #24

2:40 PM | Posted by Romy @ Lost.in.Stories | Edit Post

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren once a week which explores the weekly contents of your mailbox and books bought.

For Review:

The Twin’s Daughter by Lauren Baratz-Logsted (Bloomsbury USA Children's Books/August 2, 2010)

Lucy Sexton is stunned when a dishevelled woman appears at the door one day…a woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to Lucy's own beautiful mother. It turns out the two women are identical twins, separated at birth, and raised in dramatically different circumstances. Lucy's mother quickly resolves to give her less fortunate sister the kind of life she has never known. And the transformation in Aunt Helen is indeed remarkable. But when Helen begins to imitate her sister in every way, even Lucy isn't sure at times which twin is which. Can Helen really be trusted, or does her sweet face mask a chilling agenda?

Filled with shocking twists and turns, THE TWIN'S DAUGHTER is an engrossing gothic novel of betrayal, jealousy, and treacherous secrets that will keep you guessing to the very end.

Thanks to Good Golly Miss Holly Arc Tours.

Bought:

Fall for Anything by Courtney Summers (St. Martin's Griffin/December 21, 2010)

Cracked Up To Be by Courtney Summers (St. Martin’s Griffin/December 23, 2008)

Okay I’m convinced after reading all of Courtney Summers’ books that Summers is a writing genius, I love her!

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer (Little Brown Books for Young Readers/June 5, 2010)

I was browsing through borders yesterday and lo and behold I found this in the $2 ‘bin’ section, $2!!! Yes only $2 (it was originally $25, well something like that) so I couldn’t help myself, so cheap, oh how I love cheap books.

Across the Universe by Beth Revis (Razorbill/January 11, 2011)

After reading the ARC (yes my review will be posted this week, I feel so lazy but I’ve been doing some volunteer stuff which has kept me very busy and tired) I just had to go and buy the final copy. Unfortunately it’s only available in paperback in Australia so I ordered the hardcover edition online (which was cheaper than the paperback one in Australia, crazy huh? Books in Australia are too expensive, it’s absolutely ridiculous!), it’s so pretty, I love it! Also on the inside of the jacket they have a map of the ship, how cool is that.

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver (HarperCollins/March 2, 2010)

This was another bargain find at borders, it was only $10, I’ve heard good things so I can’t wait to read it.

The Lost Saint (The Dark Divine, #2) by Bree Despain (EgmontUSA/December 28, 2010)

Really enjoyed The Dark Devine so hopefully this will be just as suspenseful as its predecessor.

Fixing Delilah by Sarah Ockler (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/December 1, 2010)

This one is for the Contemps Challenge, that said I probably would have read it anyway it sounds really good plus I’ve only heard good things about Sarah’s previous book 20 Boy Summer which is still sitting on my TBR shelf at home.

The DUFF by Kody Keplinger (Little Brown [Poppy]/September 7, 2010)

Another contempts challenge book, I’ve been wanting to read this since I first read about it, it just sounds so fun! Plus I love the title.

Won:

Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson, Lauren Myracle (Puffin/September 11, 2008)

Thanks to Steph over at My Girl Friday for her amazing giveaway!

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Shannon · 741 weeks ago

I haven't read anything by Courtney Summers but I keep hearing about how amazing her books are! Happy Reading!

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Nic · 741 weeks ago

I got Fixing Delilah (which I have already read and loved) and The Lost Saint too!

I haven't read Cracked Up to Be by Courtney Summers. Heard lots of good things. Look forward to your review :)

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Hannah · 741 weeks ago

I can't wait to read Dark Divine, Fall For Anything, Let It Snow and Across The Universe! I got Before I Fall last week and Fixing Delilah about a month ago. Loved The Short Second Life Of Bree Tanner and The DUFF! Great IMMB!

Happy Reading :)

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Nomes · 741 weeks ago

i adore courtney summers too!

an i SO WANT THAT SARAH OCKLER BOOK! i am settling in to wait PROBABLY A YEAR for when the paperback is out...

Happy reading Romy!

xx

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Julie · 741 weeks ago

You got some fun books this week! I'm reading an ARC of Across the Universe now. I'm very tempted to buy my own copy. I love that the cover is reversible. I can't wait to read The Lost Saint. Here's my IMM. Happy reading :)

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resugo · 741 weeks ago

I really like the cover of The Twin's Daughter. Different from the pink with black silhouettes I'm familiar with. I just bought Fixing Delilah this week, too. I'm really excited to read it. I've heard good things. Have a great week!

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TinaBookCouture 60p · 741 weeks ago

Wow, nice haul, Romy! That looks like a delicious reading pile.

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Jenny 34p · 741 weeks ago

So many amazing books! I loved Across the Universe and Fall for Anything. I'm looking forward to seeing what you think of all of these! Here's what I got this week. Enjoy your books!

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The Bookish Snob · 741 weeks ago

What a cool mailbox this week. Hope you have fun reading :)You can find my IMM at The Bookishsnob

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cass_wordsonpaper 79p · 741 weeks ago

I MUST BUY Across the Universe. I've been entering every contest there is out there. If it's a no-go, I'll be resorting to The Book Depository. But it's like $18 right now, after all the pre-order specials. :( Same with Other Words For Love. I'm so crushed. Maybe I'll just ask for both for my birthday. :P

I must read some Courtney Summers to see what all the buzz is about. I read some of her previews, but not enough to see a real spark. Where do you find all these bargain books, Romy?! I never knew bookstores even HAD a bargain bin (at least the "chain" stores). I must look harder.

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Michelle_1010 70p · 741 weeks ago

Before I Fall and Fixing Delilah are two of my absolute favourite books. I hope you enjoy them! :D

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Alison · 741 weeks ago

Great reads! I've heard great things about The Twin's Daughter. I loved the Bree Tanner book although I understand why some didn't.
My IMM

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Anna · 741 weeks ago

Great bunch of books! Before I Fall is amazing, I loved it! I bought my copy of Across the Universe this week too, I can't wait to start reading it. I hope you enjoy your books!

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Alex/AnimeGirl 114p · 741 weeks ago

Nice loot! I have been hearing a lot of Across the Universe! I hope it's as good as they say.

Happy reading!!

Alex

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