In My Mailbox (18) - My Trip to Books 4 Less

In My Mailbox is hosted over at The Story Siren. In My Mailbox gives book bloggers the chance to showcase the books and goodies they've gotten over the past week.

This week, I took a trip to Books 4 Less and picked up a few books that caught my eye or that I've been meaning to read. And even if I don't like them, they were insanely cheap so no harm done.

Bought:

-Bound by Donna Jo Napoli - I've read Napoli's Zel and Beast, and I'm really looking forward to her Cinderella retelling.

-The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver and 

The Boy Book: A Study of Habits and Behaviors, Plus Techniques for Taming Them by E. Lockhart -

I just recently read and reviewed Lockhart's The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks and I look forward to reading her popular Ruby Oliver series. 

-Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan - I have yet to read anything by either of these authors. I know, I know. I need to get on that, which is why I snatched this book up when I found it at such a bargain. 

-A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf - You cannot even begin to understand how excited I am to read this. Feminist essays rock my world!

-The Farm by Emily McKay - Vampires that are known as "Ticks?" A dystopia where the last surviving humans are being rounded up like cattle and quarantined? The premise sounds beyond amazing, but I have heard it doesn't exactly deliver. But this book was extremely cheap and in almost brand new condition, so I picked it up.

-The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer - I've been meaning to read this for quite awhile. It sounds like my type of book.

Borrowed:

-Fourth Comings by Megan McCafferty - It devastates me that I am almost done with this beloved series. I may not always like Jessica Darling, but I definitely feel connected to her after watching her grow from adolescence into maturity. It feels like we've been through so much together. 

-Scarlet by Marissa Meyer - After loving Cinder, I have high hopes for Scarlet and cannot wait to continue this series!

What did everyone else receive this week? Let me know in the comments below!

In My Mailbox (17) - The Monstrumologist Series

In My Mailbox is hosted over at The Story Siren. In My Mailbox gives book bloggers the chance to showcase the books they've received over the past week.

Bought:

-The Monstrumologist
-The Curse of the Wendigo
-The Isle of Blood - all by Rick Yancey

I loved, LOVED The Monstrumologist, and my review will be coming soon! After finishing the first book in this horrific, blood-chilling series, I just had to immediately buy all the books that are out in this series. The Monstrumologist is basically Sherlock Holmes meets Supernatural. As of now, I am currently reading The Curse of the Wendigo, and it is just as suspenseful, thrilling and terrifying as The Monstrumologist. I have found a new favorite author, and I cannot wait for The 5th Wave's release!

What did everyone else receive this week?

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In My Mailbox is hosted over at The Story Siren. In My Mailbox gives bloggers a chance to showcase the books they've received, bought, borrowed, etc over the past week. I'm very happy with the books I got this week.

Bought: 

-Feed by M.T. Anderson - I've been meaning to read this book for years, ever since I saw it sitting on my AP English teacher's desk in high school. I picked it up when he was out of the room, and I was intrigued by the synopsis. That teacher had really high standards when it came to books so I knew I had to read it, especially with such a wild premise. 

-Black Heart by Holly Black - Finally, the paperback is out and I have the complete Curse Workers series sitting on my bookshelf! Cannot wait to finish this beloved series.

Borrowed:

-Charmed Thirds by Megan McCafferty - I look forward to reading the third installment of the Jessica Darling series! Jessica Darling is living the college life now!

-The Hollow Kingdom by Clare B. Dunkle - Once I discovered The Hollow Kingdom is a "Beauty and the Beast" retelling, I knew I had to read it!

What was in everyone else's mailbox this week?

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In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren. With In My Mailbox, bloggers showcase the books and other bookish goodies they received over the past week.

My book haul is light this week, which is definitely a good thing for my wallet.

Bought:
-If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin

I'm so happy to have this book in my possession! I will definitely be reading it soon!

Bought (Kindle):

-Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

I'm super excited to try out my first Rainbow Rowell book because I've heard such great things! Though I will admit that my main reason for wanting to read this book so badly is because it takes place in the 80's, and I've always felt like I should have lived in the 80's. I LOVE anything 80's! The music, John Hughes movies, the fashion style....and I just can't wait to read this book! Plus, the Eleanor & Park Kindle edition was on sale for $4.99 so I could not resist!

What's in everyone else's mailboxes this week?

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In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren. In My Mailbox gives bloggers the chance to showcase all of the new books they've received, borrowed, etc over the past week.

Bought (Barnes and Noble):

The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare (reading now!)

Borrowed (Library):

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart

Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty

Split by Swati Avasthi

The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey

I cannot wait to dig into all these books! So excited!

What was in everyone's mailboxes this week?

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In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren. Every week, bloggers post the books they've bought, received, borrowed, traveled to the other side of the Earth and back for...

Bought (Kindle):
-The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth
-In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez

Both of these books were Kindle Daily Deals this week! Only $1.99! What a deal! I've only read Alvarez's poetry before, and I'm excited to read one of her books. Plus, she actually came to my college while I was still in school! I'm still regretting not getting her to sign something.

What did everyone else get this week?

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In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren. Every week, bloggers showcase the books they've borrowed, bought, received in the mail, etc.

These are the books I've actually received over the last couple of weeks. I'm trying to cut back, and my TBR pile just keeps growing and growing. I'm afraid it's going to eat me.

Bought:

-Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers

-The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

-Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

Borrowed:

-Sanctum by Sarah Fine

For Review (Netgalley):

-Poison by Bridget Zinn

I cannot wait to read this book, and I'm so happy Disney Hyperion finally accepted one of my egalley requests. Maybe they just got sick of me asking them so much. 

What did everyone else get this week?

In My Mailbox (11)

In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren. Every week, bloggers showcase the books they've received, borrowed, etc.

Bought:

-Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz

-The Archived by Victoria Schwab

Borrowed:
-Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler

Bought:

-How to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You by Matthew Inman

First off, who doesn't love The Oatmeal. Secondly, I have four cats and this is information I need to know. Third, these illustrations are HILARIOUS. A must have book for all cat lovers.

Bought (Kindle):

-Everneath by Brodi Ashton

-Everbound by Brodi Ashton

Both of these books were on sale for 2.99 for kindle, and I could not resist such a great price.

Bought (Audible):

-The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

And I bought the Iron King audiobook for only 2.99. So far, I love the narrator's voices for the fairies. 

What did everyone else get in their mailbox?

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In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren. Every week, bloggers post what books they've received. Over the last two weeks, I've drained my Barnes and Noble and Amazon gift cards. Gift cards don't last long with me. 

Bought: 

-Hate List by Jennifer Brown

-White Cat by Holly Black

-Red Glove by Holly Black 

-Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein (reading now!)

-Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi

Borrowed:

-Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson (might be my Valentine's Day read!)

-Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder

And I also bought a couple of books that were on sale for my Kindle app on my Ipad. 

Bought (Kindle):

-The Witch's Daughter by Paula Brackston

-The Woodcutter by Kate Danley

Then, I fell in love with this little guy. I could not resist buying this Vinyl Writer William Shakespeare from Barnes and Noble. There's also a Mark Twain and Edgar Allan Poe. Love these!

What did everyone get in their mailbox this week?

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In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren. Every week, bloggers post the books they've received and such over the past week. I had some Amazon gift cards so I bought a few more books! 

Bought:

-The Maze Runner by James Dashner

-Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss

-The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling

-Wild Magic (Immortals #1) by Tamora Pierce

-Wolf Speaker (Immortals #2) by Tamora Pierce

-Emperor Mage (Immortals #3) by Tamora Pierce

-The Realms of the Gods (Immortals #4) by Tamora Pierce

Borrowed:

-Red by Jack Ketchum

-Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

I can't wait to read these books! What did everyone else get this week?

In My Mailbox (8) - My Christmas Haul

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi from The Story Siren. Every week, bloggers post the books they have received, bought, been gifted, bargained with the devil for, etc. Of course, Christmas was this past week, and Santa was very generous. He knows how much I love books! And at last, my Amazon wish list has decreased in page length. Finally! It's been way too long lately.

Gifted:
-Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
-The Magician King by Lev Grossman
-A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
-A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
-A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
-A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
-The Swan Kingdom by Zoe Marriott
-Child of the Prophecy by Juliet Marillier
-Son of the Shadows by Juliet Marillier
-Dark Companion by Marta Acosta
-Unwind by Neal Shusterman
-The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
-Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: A New English Version by Philip Pullman

-The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin
-Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith
-Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
-The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson
-The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (my second copy)
-Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
-The Sandman: Endless Nights by Neil Gaiman
-Guide to Tolkien's World: A Bestiary by David Day

Borrowed:
-Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

I had a wonderful Christmas, and I now have a lot of books to read! It's going to take me awhile. Plus, I also received Amazon gift cards and a Barnes and Noble gift card so more books are coming.

What did everyone else get for the holidays?

In My Mailbox (7)

In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren. With In My Mailbox, you post the books you've borrowed, received, etc over the past week. I cheated once again because I received a couple of these two weeks ago. Shhhh...don't tell.

Bought:
-Sweetly by Jackson Pearce
-Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness
-The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness
-Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones

Borrowed:
-Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty

Gifted:
-The Shack by WM. Paul Young

And this is definitely book related so I had to include my Edgar Allan Poe bobblehead (a present from the boyfriend)!

What was in your mailbox this week?

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In My Mailbox is hosted at The Story Siren. It's a weekly meme where you can showcase everything you've bought, borrowed, and maybe even sold your soul for over the last week.

I'm cheating this week because I haven't done In My Mailbox in a few weeks. These books are actually from the past couple of weeks. Shhhh...don't tell.

Bought:

-Black City by Elizabeth Richards

-Rebel Heart (Dust Lands #2) by Moira Young

-The Twelve (The Passage #2) by Justin Cronin (squeal! My mom's reading this right now...can't wait!)

-Days of Blood and Starlight (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #2) by Laini Taylor

-The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1) by Patrick Ness (reading this now!)

Borrowed: 

-The Bachman Books by Stephen King, Richard Bachman

My boyfriend and I are both huge Stephen King fans, and he lent me this collection of Bachman books. There's Rage, Roadwork, The Running Man, and The Long Walk. I've already read The Long Walk, and I do plan on reading The Running Man.

What have you bought, received, etc this week?

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In My Mailbox is hosted at The Story Siren. It's where bloggers can post all the books and goodies they bought, borrowed, received, etc over the last week.

I really need to stop buying books, but this fall has been full of new releases. And well, books just end up multiplying in my room. They have to be breeding. What would the baby of a Jennifer Armentrout book and a Veronica Roth book look like?

My mom went on a business trip and brought me home souvenirs from the airport. I missed her so. 

Purchased (Columbus Airport): 

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Slammed by Colleen Hoover

The airport bookstore had two bookshelves and she managed to find the only two books worth buying. Thanks Mom! Though I can't stand the movie cover on Perks. Why do they do this? Now I'll just imagine Hermione and Percy as the main characters, and I hate that.

Purchased (Amazon): 

Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days #1) by Susan Ee

Cursed by Jennifer L. Armentrout (just finished this one!)

Tiger's Curse (The Tiger Saga #1) by Colleen Houck

I actually already have Angelfall in ebook form, but it finally came out in paperback, and I NEEDED it. I love this book so much, and it is at such a great price. 

Purchased (Kindle app): 

Kushiel's Dart (Phedre's Trilogy #1) by Jacqueline Carey

The cover freaks me out, but I've heard people raving about this series so I thought I'd try it out. Not a bad price on Kindle either. 

What's your IMM or STS? 

Happy reading,

Courtney