Friday 8 January 2010

In My Mailbox (15)

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For Review:

Everlost by Neal ShustermanEverlost by Neail Shusterman

Nick and Allie don't survive the crash, and now they are in limbo, stuck halfway between life and death, in a netherworld known as Everlost. Everlost is home to those who didn't make it to their final destination: A magical yet dangerous place filled with shadows where lost souls run wild. Shocked and frightened, Nick and Allie aren't ready to rest in peace just yet. They want their lives back. Desperate for a way out, their search takes them deep into the uncharted regions of Everlost. But the longer they stay, the more they forget about their past lives. And with all memory of home fading fast and an unknown evil lurking in the shadows, Nick and Allie may never escape this strange, terrible world. In this imaginative, supernatural thriller, Neal Shusterman explores questions of life, death, and what just might lie in between. From Amazon UK


Everwild by Neal ShustermanEverwild by Neal Shusterman

Nick the "chocolate ogre" wants to help the children of Everlost to reach the light at the end of the tunnel, and is slowly handing each child a coin which will release them from Everlost. But Mary Hightower wants to trap the children forever, and joins forces with Pugsy Capone, a death boss, who gains allies in a terrible way...Meanwhile, Allie has gone in search for her parents and joins up with a group of "skinjackers". But, as her search takes her further away from Nick and the children of Everlost, Allie uncovers a shocking secret...it seems that "skinjackers" are not actually dead...In this riveting sequel to the imaginative, supernatural thriller, Everlost, there is new dark force to be reckoned with. From Amazon UK



Suspicion by Kate BrianSuspicion by Kate Brian

Reed Brennan thought that a winter break in the islands with some of the Billings Girls, old and new, was just what she needed to recover from her traumatic last term at Easton. At first everything is perfect; relaxing, fun and elegant. But then things take a more sinister turn and suddenly Reed finds herself in danger once more. If Reed wants to survive her fateful vacation she must discover who is after her and why, before it's too late. From Amazon UK


Won from I Should be Writing:


After by Amy EFawAfter by Amy EFaw

An infant left in the trash to die. A teenage mother who never knew she was pregnant . . .
Before That Morning, these were the words most often used to describe straight-A student and star soccer player Devon Davenport: responsible, hardworking, mature. But all that changes when the police find Devon home sick from school as they investigate the case of an abandoned baby. Soon the connection is made—Devon has just given birth; the baby in the trash is hers. After That Morning, there’s only one way to define Devon: attempted murderer.
And yet gifted author Amy Efaw does the impossible— she turns Devon into an empathetic character, a girl who was in such deep denial that she refused to believe she was pregnant. Through airtight writing and fast-paced, gripping storytelling, Ms. Efaw takes the reader on Devon’s unforgettable journey toward clarity, acceptance, and redemption.
From Amazon US


Bought:

Book Lust by Nancy PearlBook Lust by Nancy Pearl (the blue is actually black on my book)

Many readers have wished for a way to record their thoughts after finishing a book, or to remember their impressions of their book club meeting. Nancy Pearl's "Book Lust Journal" is the perfect place to do these things and more. Based on the famous bestseller, this conveniently sized journal is a great place for readers to expand their reading experience. The template offers plenty of room for internal discussion to recall favourite passages of books, or to think about how the book they're currently reading reflects their own life. The template also functions as an easy-access reference tool to return to previous entries they have written. A detailed introduction explains how to make the most of the journal, while The Pearl 100 offers informed suggestions on great reads. Additional templates enable readers to record books on their "To Read" list, notebook passages to remember, and keep tabs on books lent to friends and family. From Amazon UK


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25 comments:

  1. All these books look good, and I have read wonderful reviews of After. I love the Book Lust journal, too!

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  2. I can't wait to read them all! They all sound great to me! :) Oh, I just love the Book Lust journal; I needed something to help me organise myself when it comes to review copies and when they have to be read by, my TBR list, and recommendations/want-to-reads. I love it!

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  3. Enjoy all your books this week! Neal Shusterman is fantastic. And I love the Private series!

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  4. Thank you! I'm looking forward to the Neail Shusterman novels, but I'm not sure about Suspicion. I'm not really into nasty popular girls books. Hopefully I'll be pleasantly surprised! :)

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  5. After sounds good to me. Thinking about reading it later!

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  6. Awesome! It sounds so good, I can't wait to read it!

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  7. WOW! Your shelf looks amazing this week! Suspicion, After, and Book Lust sound like my favorite :)

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  8. I'm looking forward to a fair few of them! I'm in for some good reading! :)

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  9. I got Everwild and Suspicion too, and I'm particularly pleased about Everwild. I wouldn't usually choose a book like After but it actually sounds amazing.

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  10. I'm looking forward to them all - the more people say they like the sound of Suspicion, the more I'm intrigued!

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  11. I really want Everlost and After. Both books sound really great. Happy reading. :D

    ~Briana

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  12. Thank you! They both sound great! I'm looking forward to reading them :)

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  13. I really liked Everlost, so I'm super interesting in Everwild. I guess he's working on the third book in the trilogy now.

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  14. I really like the sound of both books! They sound do good! I can't wait to read them :)

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  15. You got some really interesting books this week. I'll be eager to read what you think of them. I should take a look at the Book Lust Journal. I use my LibraryThing account to keep track of what I'm reading now. Happy reading!

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  16. Thank you! :) Ahh, I've always thought it would be better for me if I had a list of books I've been recommended but don't yet own with me when I'm out and about - and seeing as I don't get the internet on my phone, I thought the Book Lust Journal would be a good way to record them, along with everything else :)

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  17. Love the UK covers of Everlost and Everwild. Awesome books this week, and happy reading! :)

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  18. Thank you! I'm looking forward to reading both books by Shusterman! They sound awesome! :D

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  19. Great books! Love the covers on them. Neal Shusterman is a great author.

    Here's what I got this week: http://bookielaura.blogspot.com/2010/01/in-my-mailbox-11010.html

    Take care! :D

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  20. Thanks! I look forward to reading them! :) I'll check out your IMM now :)

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  21. Look like a good pile of books, I really enjoyed After! Happy reading :)

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  22. Great books you got this week. After sounds really interesting. Hope you enjoy reading all your books.

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  23. Sara & Rebecca - Thank you! I'm really looking forward to reading After! :)

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