Sunday, August 7, 2011

IMM (7): August 7th, 2011

in my mailbox
In My Mailbox (IMM) is a weekly meme created by Kristi over atThe Story Siren. IMM is a chance for a blogger to show which books/e-books have been recently acquired either as ARCs, purchased, or borrowed. Click here to find out more.

I think my format for my IMM is different every time I post. Oh well! This week I only bought/won three books, but they are good ones! I cannot wait to read them.

Bought


Every flame begins with a spark.
Ashline Wilde is having a rough sophomore year. She’s struggling to find her place as the only Polynesian girl in school, her boyfriend just cheated on her, and now her runaway sister, Eve, has decided to barge back into her life. When Eve’s violent behavior escalates and she does the unthinkable, Ash transfers to a remote private school nestled in California’s redwoods, hoping to put the tragedy behind her. But her fresh start at Blackwood Academy doesn’t go as planned. Just as Ash is beginning to enjoy the perks of her new school—being captain of the tennis team, a steamy romance with a hot, local park ranger—Ash discovers that a group of gods and goddesses have mysteriously enrolled at Blackwood…and she’s one of them. To make matters worse, Eve has resurfaced to haunt Ash, and she’s got some strange abilities of her own. With a war between the gods looming over campus, Ash must master the new fire smoldering within before she clashes with her sister one more time… And when warm and cold fronts collide, there’s guaranteed to be a storm. (GoodReads)

Sasha (Sash & Em) recommended this to me. Unfortunately, I missed Karsten Knight's appearance last weekend in New York at Books of Wonder. However, I enjoy watching his hilarious YouTube videos. Although I haven't read a book with a mythology element in quite some time, I am sure Wildefire will not disappoint. I just love the book jacket; it is beautiful and intriguing.


offire
Of Fire and Brimstone and Buckshot by William Frank

The Vernon family had a lot of problems before their mother died. Now 
they're a train wreck. Reunited for the first time in years, Jeremiah and his children must face the realities of mixed ancestry, their mother's sexual past, and the history of physical and mental abuse that originally split the family apart.
Told in seven different narrative voices, the family and its drama come to life with bittersweet clarity.
Due to the graphic nature of some content, parental discretion is advised.
(GoodReads)

One of my classmates, Bill, just self-published this book. I want to promote this as much as possible, as a classmate and a friend. Keep in mind that this is NOT a YA book. There is a lot of language and controversial content. I am really looking forward to reading it!

Won


Juliette hasn't touched anyone in exactly 264 days. The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette's touch is fatal. As long as she doesn't hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to pieces to pay attention to a 17-year-old-girl. Diseases are destroying the population, food is hard to find, birds don't fly anymore, and the clouds are the wrong color.
The Reestablishment said their way was the only way to fix things, so they threw Juliette in a cell. Now so many people are dead that the survivors are whispering war- and The Reestablishment has changed its mind. Maybe Juliette is more than a tortured soul stuffed into a poisonous body. Maybe she's exactly what they need right now.
Juliette has to make a choice: Be a weapon. Or be a warrior.
(GoodReads)

Tahereh Mafi is so awesome! I won Shatter Me via a Twitter contest Tahereh was holding. I am super excited about receiving this book because everyone has been raving about it. The synopsis definitely has me interested. The new cover looks awesome as well.

What’s in your mailbox?


Happy Reading!
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34 comments:

  1. I got Shatter Me at Book Expo america and am looking forward to reading it, when I have the chance to, along with Dearly Departed. Come visit me over at Livre De Amour-Books of Love Blog. Old follower saying hello.

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  2. AHH SHATTER ME!! I won a copy from Tahereh too! Off her blog ;) I loved it! Her writing is just amazing <3 Awesome books, enjoy!

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  3. I've got Wildefire on my wishlist. It's forever moving in and out of my amazon cart hehe. I'll make myself buy it soon. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  4. I've heard really good things about Shatter Me. Hope you like it! :]

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  5. Hey!

    Really jealous you have shatter, looks good. Enjoy!

    Here's my IMM

    Amy@adumbrations (new follower)

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  6. thanks for stopping by at my blog!

    awesome haul, lucky lucky you, you've got Shatter Me... Wildefire sounds intriguing, need to check it out :)

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  7. I can't wait to read Shatter Me and Wildefire!

    Happy Reading!
    In My Mailbox

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  8. Wow, you got great books here! I'm dying to read Shatter me... Lucky girl! Happy reading!

    New Follower!

    Idris
    My IMM

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  9. Really looking forward to Shatter Me, just because the insane amounts of buzz. It's gotta mean something, right?

    Here's my IMM.

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  10. Shatter Me and Wildefire both sound like great reads! Nice Haul! New follower! If you can, please check out my IMM here: Pawing Through Books

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  11. You're so lucky to have Shatter Me! I'm dying to read it.

    Here's my IMM: http://bit.ly/ouffrP

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  12. Nice IMM! Wildefire was great!

    Here is my IMM: http://tinyurl.com/3mq5dpn
    Nickey @ The Book Shop Assistant

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  13. Wildefire AND Shatter Me!! YAY! Enjoy! =)

    My IMM

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  14. I nearly read Wildefire but it ran out before I could (galley)! It looks pretty awesome though. ^^

    ComaCalm's IMM

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  15. New follower :) WOW! You got some really great books this week! Enjoy :)

    Amanda
    Hippies, Beauty, and Books. Oh My!

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  16. Shatter Me sounds awesome, I can't wait to get my copy! Wildefire was pretty good, hope you enjoy it too :)

    Stop by my IMM if you get a chance

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  17. O my goodness super jealous you have Shatter Me that is the one book this year i have to have :) Cant wait to read Wildefire too. I love the cover as well.
    Please check out my IMM if you get a chance.
    Happy Reading!

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  18. Shatter Me sounds really good! Can't wait to read it. :)

    Check out my IMM HERE

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  19. Great books! I'm reading Wildefire now and Shatter Me looks so awesome! I hope that it's good. Here's what I got this week. Happy reading!

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  20. I also got Wildefire this week! It looks really intriguing and different and I agree with you that Karsten makes hilarious videos. And I'm not going to lie--I'm envious of Shatter Me. Great IMM! Here's what I got this week.
    http://consumedbybooks.blogspot.com/2011/08/in-my-mailbox-44-and-what-are-you.html

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  21. I've heard such good things about SHATTER ME! Hope you enjoy it :)

    Here's what's in my mailbox this week!

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  22. They all sound great! Wildfire sounds really different and Shatter Me sounds like a great dystopian story!!

    My IMM: http://pinkowlreads.blogspot.com/2011/08/in-my-mailbox-12.html

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  23. Ah you totally reminded me I still have Wildefire to read on PulseIt before it expires ... =\ So many books, so little time.

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  24. Looks like you got some good books. I love your layout, btw.

    Here's my IMM

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  25. Great books! I can't wait for Shatter Me!

    New follower

    Check out my IMM here

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  26. Wildefire was awesome, and Shatter Me looks amazing! Happy reading. :)

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  27. Awesome books! Shatter Me looks really interesting and I can't wait to read Wildefire. Happy Reading.

    Ange @ the Moonlight Reader

    My IMM: http://ange-moonlightreader.blogspot.com/2011/08/in-my-mailbox-18.html

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  28. I am so jealous about Shatter Me, I've been dying to get my hands on an ARC of this. lol. And I've heard some fantastic things about Wildfire too. Great IMM.

    Definitely stalking your blog for sure.

    Suz @ A Soul Unsung
    My In My Mailbox!
    Tweet Me!
    susanhaugland@att.net

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  29. Awesome IMM :D I must admit that I'm a bit jealous for Shatter Me I so want to read it lol :D I hope you enjoy all your books ;)

    Happy reading!

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog :D

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  30. I am so very excited for Shatter! Jealous!
    Here is my IMM:
    http://literaryjunkie11.blogspot.com/2011/08/in-my-mailbox-13.html
    Happy Reading :D

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  31. Ahh! I've been wanting to read Shatter Me and Wildefire! Great IMM!

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  32. I recently won TWO copies of Wildefire. A hardback and an ARC :] Can't wait to read it! I am a new follower, would love a follow back :]

    Ashley Suzanne!
    ashleysbookshelf at gmail dot com

    Enter my contest here!

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