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In My Mailbox-New Books This Week (32)

August 21, 2011

In My Mailbox is a posting idea run by Kristi at The Story Siren (read all about it here: In My Mailbox)
for bloggers to share the books they’ve gotten that
week to help publicize as many titles as possible. It’s a
little preview on what book reviews to anticipate along with
a way to build excitement about new titles coming out.
All titles link to goodreads so you can add books to your
“to-read” list.

Won

THE NEAR WITCH by Victoria Schwab 
Won from Buried in Books‘ Ash to Nash Giveaway
Heard a lot of good things about this one, so I’m looking forward to reading it.

 
For Review (for Book Divas)

AMEN, L.A. by Cherie Bennett and Jeff Gottesfeld

PAISLEY HANOVER ACTS OUT by Cameron Tuttle

Bought

CHAIN REACTION by Simone Elkeles 
The third book in the Fuentes Brothers stories came out this week. I enjoyed the first two (as did many of my students), PERFECT CHEMISTRY and RULES OF ATTRACTION, so I defintely want to read the third book.

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  1. BURIED IN BOOKS says

    August 23, 2011 at 7:32 am

    I loved Simone Elkeles Perfect Chemistry and Rules of Attraction so I CANNOT wait to read Chain Reaction! Get all those boys settled down! If you look at her Facebook page you can see the models she used for the trailers for the books. CUTE!

    Heather

  2. Anonymous says

    August 23, 2011 at 4:20 am

    Lucky you! You've got a great IMM! 🙂

  3. Anonymous says

    August 22, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    Congrats on winning The Near Witch. I also can't wait to read Chain Reaction.

    In My Mailbox

  4. A Social Pastime says

    August 22, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    Chain Reaction seems to be really popular. Enjoy it!

  5. Anonymous says

    August 21, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    Definitely going to be picking up Chain Reaction and The Near Witch before too long. Both look great!

    Happy Reading!
    Megan @ Read It, See It

  6. Michelle @ Book Briefs says

    August 21, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    I love your blog design! And I want to read the near witch so bad! Great IMM this week 🙂 Im an old follower

    my IMM- Book Briefs

    -Michelle

  7. heavenisabookstore says

    August 21, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    I just read the first book in the Chain Reaction series and really enjoyed it. Can't wait to read the others!!

  8. Sarah (Escaping Through Books) says

    August 21, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    I need to buy Chain Reaction ASAP because I loved Perfect Chemistry and Rules of Attraction! The Fuentes brothers are hot!

  9. Tipsy Misty says

    August 21, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    Oh the near witch, lucky you!

    My IMM

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