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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week #44

January 15, 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.
I took a few weeks off over the holidays and debated whether I wanted to continue doing IMMs, but then I got some books that I’m really excited about and wanted to share the titles with all of you!

For Review
Thanks so much to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers!
THE STORM MAKERS by Jennifer L. Smith (ARC-April release)
I am excited to read this one because it’s a middle grades title, but from the author of THE STATISTICAL PROBABILITY OF LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT, a January release that I loved!
BELLES by Jen Calonita (ARC-April release)
Sounds like a cute contemporary from the author of THE SECRETS OF MY HOLLYWOOD LIFE.
REVIVED by Cat Patrick (ARC-May release)
Super-excited to read the second book from the author of FORGOTTEN, one of the Best I Read 2011! If you haven’t read it yet, you definitely should!






Bought
A MILLION SUNS by Beth Revis
Book #2 in the ACROSS THE UNIVERSE series, which I really enjoyed last year.
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  1. Shannon says

    January 16, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    The Storm Makers sounds like a GREAT read-can't wait to get my hands on a copy! My TBR list is evergrowing and neverending! Hopefully!

    Shannon
    http://www.extremereadingandwriting.wordpress.com

  2. Giselle says

    January 16, 2012 at 1:17 am

    oh great haul I can't wait to read Revived! And I really enjoyed Belles!

    Giselle
    Xpresso Reads

  3. Christy Rush-Levine says

    January 15, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    That's a lot of reading to keep up with! The cover of Revived has me most intrigued, so I followed your links on that post…which resulted in my wishlist growing even more!

    • Jillian Heise says

      January 18, 2012 at 2:44 am

      I'm glad your wishlist is growing 🙂

  4. Jaskirat@SeeitORreadit says

    January 15, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    YAY A Million Suns!!!! Can't wait to read that one 🙂 Great haul! Enjoy 🙂

    Jaskirat~SeeitORreadit

    Tempest and The Eternal One's Giveaway!

  5. The Nocturnal Library says

    January 15, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    Very excited about A Million Suns too!
    Nice choice of books.

    New follower 🙂
    Lisa O. @ The Nocturnal Library

  6. Grace Fonseca says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I really enjoyed Across The Universe last year as well. Great haul of books. Come visit me as well.

    Grace
    Livre De Amour-Books of Love Blog

  7. Kristina says

    January 15, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    I can't wait to read A Million Suns. I hope that you enjoy your new books!

    Kristina
    Ladybug Storytime

  8. manda-rae says

    January 15, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    I'm going to feel super left out that I didn't buy A Million Suns this week. I'm currently reading Revived, and it's kept me interested so far. Happy reading!

    My IMM

  9. Gaby G says

    January 15, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    A Million Suns is on everyone's IMM! I already ordered it, but still haven't received it T_T

    Happy Reading!
    In My Mailbox

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