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Saturday, January 22, 2011

In My Mailbox (6)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi of The Story Siren (and inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie) to showcase any books that I have received for review, bought, borrowed, or won to read.


I haven't taken part in this meme for awhile because I really have tons to read already on my bookshelf. But I did get a few books for review or in giveaways the past few weeks, so lets get to it:


Angelfire
by Courtney Allison Moulton
Received for review from NetGalley and HarperTeen


Thank you NetGalley and HarperTeen!
This will probably be the first book I read after I finish the Wicked Lovely Series because it's coming out pretty soon: February 15th, 2011. I haven't had the best experience with angel books in the past but I'm holding out hope that this one is good!


Choker
by Elizabeth Woods
Received for review in a promotional contest from Simon and Schuster Canada


Thank you Simon and Schuster Canada!
I was a bit surprised to receive this one in the mail because I had been under the impression that this was more of a "1 in 100 chance" giveaway hosted by Simon and Schuster Canada. But apparently not because all I did was give them my address and a couple days later, the book came in the mail. Looking forward to this creeptastic read!



Fragile Eternity and Radiant Shadows (not pictured)
by Melissa Marr
Borrowed from the library


And the Wicked Lovely Series readathon continues! I'm only about halfway through Fragile Eternity (Book #3) because I've been so busy with school (even though it's only two weeks into the start of the semester!). So far, Fragile Eternity has been a bit slow... I'm hoping it'll pick up in the second half! I'm also really looking forward to reading the conclusion to this series.


The Monstrumologist and The Curse of the Wendigo (not pictured)
by Rick Yancey
Won from Melissa of YA Book Shelf and Simon and Schuster


Thank you Melissa and Simon and Schuster!
These are the first two books in a series where the monsters are scary, not loveable. I'm really looking forward to reading these as part of the YA Series Challenge. Rarely do I read books that could be classified as horror. The third book in this series, The Isle of Blood, comes out this September.
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52 comments :

  1. Kapri (Book Fanatics)January 22, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I really want to read Chocker, and I loved Angelfire. HOpe you enjoy all your books!

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  2. AlissaJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Really, really wanna read Choker! Hope you like it. :]

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  3. Reading LassieJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Great books! I have heard that Choker is a dark and disturbing story.

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  4. DianaJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    You got some great books! Can't wait to see what you thought of Angelfire and Choker!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Nice mailbox! Looks like they're all good reads...

    Also, I love your new header. Very creative! :]

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  6. MishaJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    You've got some great books! I have read lots of positive reviews for both Angelfire and Choker.
    Happy Reading!

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  7. Alison Can ReadJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Good books! I liked Angelfire and I want to read more M Marr books.

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  8. BOOKed_upJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Hey, found your blog through another.. I just HAD to follow your because just your banner alone made me feel like I was home :) Keep up the great work!

    -Annie
    http://xxanniemishi.blogspot.com/

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  9. AyleeJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I'm definitely excited to read Angelfire and Choker! But after I finish the Wicked Lovely Series first!

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  10. JennyJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    You got fabulous books this week Aylee! I really enjoyed Angelfire and I've read a couple reviews that have me really wanting to read Choker, so I can't wait to see what you think. Choker seems really dark and twisted and I always like books like that:)

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  11. Missie, The Unread ReaderJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Aylee! I have read mixed reviews about Choker, so I will definitely be looking forward to your thoughts on that one. And congrats on your books won.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Choker is on my 'desperately need' list LOL. I've never heard of Monstrumologist before so I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on it.

    Enjoy your fab haul of books this week.

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  13. YiotaJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Hope you like Angelfire! Can't w8 to read it too!
    My In My Mailbox

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  14. Alison Can ReadJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Hey Aylee...you asked how i can comment w/o internet acces. i actually dont leave on my cruise till this afternon so i'm using my phone to check out my fav blogs.
    Oh...and i suggest Queen of Attolia for your A-Z challenge.

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  15. NajJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I so want to read Angelfire! I finished Wicked Lovely a while back but haven't gotten the next books despite the fact that I loved it. :D

    Happy Reading Aylee! :D

    My IMM

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  16. LauraJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Angelfire! Looking forward to reading your review on that one :o) Congrats on your wins! Choker sounds so creepy! Happy Reading! To see what's IMM:

    http://readbtwnthelines-laura.blogspot.com/

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  17. AyleeJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Thanks for all your comments guys! Lots of reading and reviewing ahead of me :)

    @Missie: I've read mixed reviews, too. I'm worried I'm going to be able to guess the surprise ending.
    @Alison: Oh, okay. And thanks for the suggestion! I'll look into it now...

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  18. Melissa (i swim for oceans)January 23, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Aylee, what an amazing mailbox! I'm so intrigued to see what you think of Choker because I've seen mixed things!

    Happy reading!

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  19. Just So JessJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I just ordered Choker myself. I hadn't heard much about it til I read a friends review and I was hooked the second she said disturbing and creepy haha.
    I hope you are enjoying all of your reads!

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  20. ElodieJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Great mailbox !! I can't wait to read Angelfire !! I really need to read the second book in the Wicked Lovely series ...
    Enjoy ;)

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  21. Small ReviewJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Congrats on your wins! I'm so dying to read Angelfire. I've heard it's pretty different than the other angel books out there now. I'll be looking forward to your thoughts on Choker, I just got that one too.

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  22. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    angelfire looks awesome! enjoy!

    http://inthehammockblog.blogspot.com

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  23. MaggieJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Awesome mailbox! Choker has a beautiful cover!

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  24. JulieJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Great books! I'm looking forward to what you think of Choker! Can't wait to read Angelfire. I hope you enjoy your books! Happy reading :)

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  25. Amber (Books of Amber)January 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Choker is AMAZING! I read it this week, and I loved it so much! It's super creepy though. I'm sure you'll love it!

    Have a brilliant week Aylee! :D

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  26. A Social PastimeJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I really want to read Choker (not going to lie I do judge books partly by their covers and that one is simply lovely)!

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  27. Diana January 23, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Aylee,
    I'm super jealous of your Angelfire snag! i want that book!! i havent heard much about Choker, but from the description, it sounds very interesting! sounds like its something i'd read :)haha! thanks so much for sharing and for stopping by my blog! your the best!

    Diana
    happy reading!

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  28. AyleeJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Looking forward to reading Choker! I hope I love it. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to write my review without using the word "creepy" because that's the word that shows up in pretty much every review I've read of it!

    @Diana: You should request Angelfire from NetGalley!

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  29. AveryJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    You got a really great haul this week lady! I am more than a little jealous of everything! (especially Angelfire)!
    ;)

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  30. Ashley @ Bookaholics AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Wow you have some awesome books.
    You still like Harry right?
    I went to my HPB today, and found something I thought you might like if you still like Harry that is. :)

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  31. SimplyMeJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Awesome books! Congrats on your wins! I really want to read Choker and Angelfire, so excited to read your thoughts about them. Happy Reading :)

    New To My Stash

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  32. JessicaJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Nice haul!

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  33. AyleeJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    @AngelicNytmare: lol, of course I do!

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  34. Julie January 23, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I have the Yancey titles on my to-buy list for Bebe Boy James. I think I need to hook Not-So-Bebe-Girl Autumn up with some Melissa Marr. Choker was a pretty good, and creepy, read. I think you'll like it. Enjoy!

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  35. Ashley @ Bookaholics AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Aylee- Lol. Just checking. I'll take a picture of it and you can tell me if you want me to send it to you.

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  36. AyleeJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Okay, just what are you up to? I'm very curious now, lol.

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  37. Nina B.January 23, 2011 at 8:17 PM

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  38. Nina B.January 23, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    ^bungled comment

    I'm very curious about Choker, I'll be watching out for your review!

    And don't worry about not having read some of the books on my list, I have my own list of popular books that I haven't read yet, and it's horrible :D

    Brush Up On Your Reading

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  39. Logan E. TurnerJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    These all look great! I can't wait to see the reviews.

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  40. A Canadian GirlJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    You got some great books! I'm looking forward to seeing what you think of Angelfire.

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  41. Ashley @ Bookaholics AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I'm not up to nothing. lol. Just being nice. I just saw it and thought harry potter. Have you seen some of the other covers to the HP books. I don't know if they're SE or what but they're very different.

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  42. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    I hadn't even thought about The Monstrumologist for the Series challenge! I tried reading it about a year ago and it was only 1 of 2 DNF's for all of 2010... just couldn't get into it. But, I think I'm pretty alone in that opinion! I'll be looking forward to your review :)

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  43. AyleeJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting guys!

    @Nina: I just checked out that list :)
    @AngelicNytmare: Well, in Canada we have the British editions of the covers.
    @Katie: It doesn't sound like an easy read, you're right. But I'm committed to trying it out!

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  44. Books for CompanyJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Choker looks so good!
    l hope you enjoy it =)

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  45. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Awesome haul! you will love chocker I finished that last night :) Thank you for sharing :)



    My IMM

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  46. MoonStarJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Lucky you. What a great list of books :)

    I was a little late. But feel free to check out my new IMM videolog. I just posted :)
    http://moonstarsfantasyworld.blogspot.com/2011/01/in-my-mailbox-videolog_24.html

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  47. Ashley @ Bookaholics AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Hum, these are like a black version I think.

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  48. AyleeJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Black version? Maybe they're the adult versions?

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  49. Ashley @ Bookaholics AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Yeah crap I should have taken a picture of them. *note to self must remember to take picture* I tried to find the covers online, but I'm not having luck. Anyways sorry I'm loading you up with comments that aren't related to the post.

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  50. AyleeJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Nah, I don't mind. Did they look like this?

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  51. Ashley @ Bookaholics AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    I want to say yes, but I honestly don't know. Me and my crappy memory. Now I have myself wondering. Oh what a night.

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  52. AyleeJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    haha, I've had nights like those, too...

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