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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week #46

January 29, 2012

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.

The biggest news is that I finally broke down and got an ereader this weekend and a new Nook means NetGalley! It was so fun to see the books I could preview (especially because I now get to check them out first to see if they’ll work for my students before buying for my classroom). This is going to be great for travel!


For Review (egalley edition)

GODDESS INTERRUPTED (sequel to THE GODDESS TEST) by Aimee Carter
Really liked the first one, so excited to see what happens now. Coming in March. 

I AM (NOT) THE WALRUS by Ed Briant
Sounds like this one could have lots of boy appeal. Coming in July.

THE PRINCESSES OF IOWA by M. Molly Backes
Sounds like a great contemp. Coming in May.

NEW GIRL by Paige Harbison
Sounds like an intriguing story. Releases January 31st.








For Review (Middle Grades edition)

SCARY SCHOOL by Derek the Ghost

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE by S.R. Johannes

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Comments

  1. Alison Can Read says

    January 30, 2012 at 12:56 am

    Great set! Yay for Goddess Interrupted. I can't wait to start it soon.
    My IMM

  2. Beth S. says

    January 30, 2012 at 12:08 am

    You got some awesome books this week! I need to go on NetGalley. I haven't been on in a while. I just have so many physical books I have to read that I have a hard time justifying downloading ebooks. Though The Princess of Iowa and I Am (Not) the Walrus sound awesome just from their titles alone. I'm going to have to check them out!

  3. manda-rae says

    January 29, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    I'm really looking forward to seeing whether or not people liked the books you received this week. They've got my attention, but I'm not sure if I want to read them yet. Happy reading!!

    My IMM

  4. The Nocturnal Library says

    January 29, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Congrats on your Nook!
    Princess of Iowa sounds really interesting.
    Old follower.
    Lisa O.
    Here's my IMM @ The Nocturnal Library

  5. Kelly says

    January 29, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    I just requested New Girl – it sounds really interesting so I hope I get it! I really enjoyed Goddess Interrupted, more then The Goddess Test. Great mailbox this week!

    In My Mailbox

    Kelly
    Radiant Shadows

  6. Gaby G says

    January 29, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    New Girl sounds intriguing, I've read some reviews and apparently it's good 😛
    Happy Reading!
    In My Mailbox

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