Saturday, July 16, 2011

In My Mailbox (44)


In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren.

I'm Alison. I review Young Adult novels with a few Middle Grade books and a weekly manga feature.

Borrowed

This has been my lucky week. I was fortunate enough to receive copies of two of the books I'm most looking forward to from two different bloggers. I am so grateful!


Bloodlines by Richelle Mead
-Already finished and adored it. It's going to kill me to wait until next March for the next one. Two words: Sydney. Adrian.


Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
-Halfway through this one. I'm really enjoying it too. Like Anna and the French Kiss, it's one of those books that gets better as it goes on.

Purchased

Another lucky week. I got to meet Meg Cabot! She signed The Princess Diaries for me, which I am now giving away.



Library Stash


Kekkaishi vol. 2 by Yellow Tanabe


Kekkaishi vol. 3 by Yellow Tanabe

CD Stash


Destroyed by Moby
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  1. Tipsy MistyJuly 16, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Oh bloodlines, I'm seriously excited for that release! I'm on my way to enter the giveaway :) my IMM is bein posted tomorrow

    Mist

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  2. Gwenyth LoveJuly 16, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    OMG so lucky! I am so jealous you have (and already read) Bloodlines!

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  3. TaraJuly 16, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Meeting Meg Cabot was like the highlight of my life, hah! And yay for Lola and Bloodlines! I still need to read/finish my copies :)

    Here are the books I received this week :)

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  4. ShirleyJuly 16, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Wow, LUCKY!
    I just pre-ordered my copy of Bloodlines! But, I NEED TO READ IT NOW!
    hmm... and i should start reading manga again too... :)

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  5. SimplyMeJuly 16, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Bloodlines!! I love Michelle Mead. Great haul of books, happy reading :)

    New To My Stash-Book Addict

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  6. AngeJuly 16, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    WOW!!! I'm sooo jealous. I hope you enjoy all of those great books. I can't wait to read Bloodlines and Lola and the Boy Next Door. Happy reading!

    My IMM: http://ange-moonlightreader.blogspot.com/2011/07/in-my-mailbox-15.html

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  7. DJ D.July 16, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Great selection this week! Glad to hear you're enjoying Lola :-) Happy reading!

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  8. Bookingly YoursJuly 16, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    so jealous!!! I want that Bloodlines book now!!

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  9. TeeJuly 16, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I met Meg Cabot this week also. She was super funny in her presentation about the ceiling opening up..a spaceship flying down........

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  10. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Awesome stash this week! I'm dying to read Lola =)

    -Mocha from A Cupcake and A Latte: YA Reads, Reviews & More!.

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  11. AllisonJuly 16, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Can't wait to read Lola! Hope you enjoy the second half as much as the first :)

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  12. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogJuly 16, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    lola and the boy next door looks so awesome!!

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  13. RebeccaJuly 17, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Great books you got this week. They all look really interesting. Hope you enjoy reading all your books.

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  14. Blueicegal ♥July 17, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    OMG Lola and Bloodlines!! So jealous, enjoy xD

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  15. AnonymousJuly 17, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    The Bloodlines and Lola and the Boy Next Door seem great! I've bought Anna and the French Kiss but haven't read it. I am going to read it soon. Enjoy!

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  16. DarlingNickeyJuly 17, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Yay for Lola, and wow, you met Meg Cabot! Cool!

    Here is my IMM: http://tinyurl.com/3gafhxc
    Nickey @ The Book Shop Assistant

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  17. LilieJuly 17, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    OMG I'm so jealous for Bloodlines and Lola lool :D I'm dying to read those two :D

    Happy reading!

    Here is my IMM

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  18. Jessica @ a GREAT readJuly 17, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    That is so awesome that you got to borrow Bloodlines! I sooo can't wait to read that!

    I got to meet Meg this past Friday as well! She was so nice and very funny!

    Here's my IMM

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  19. AliciaJuly 17, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I'm so jealous that you met Meg Cabot, which totally beats Alyson Noel!!! Very nice IMM :)

    My IMM

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  20. Christy @ TheReaderBeeJuly 17, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I got Lola too! I can't wait to start it! Enjoy!

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  21. Just Your Typical Book BlogJuly 17, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Looovveeddd Lola!! Very cool you met Meg! I wanted to go to her signing in STL, but didn't get to :(

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  22. YaseenaJuly 17, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    wow that's so awesome that you got Lola and Bloodlines! Can't wait to read both of those :) ENJOY!

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  23. LunaMothJuly 17, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    yay manga! lol.
    i have to get bloodlines, looks so good.

    http://forevertonowhere.blogspot.com/2011/07/in-my-mailbox_17.html

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  24. Small ReviewJuly 17, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Congrats on getting two books you've been waiting for! I'm so happy they're living up to your expectations.

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  25. JennyJuly 17, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    AHHHHHHHH!!!! What an awesome week! I'm dying to read both of those, can hardly wait for their release date! Looking forward to your reviews Alison!

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  26. Missie, The Unread ReaderJuly 17, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I was hoping to get to Anna and the FK before Lola is released, but that may not happen. Glad to know it's enjoyable.

    Great haul Alison. Hope you have fun with them. :)

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  27. ShoshanahJuly 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Can you believe I haven't read Anna yet? I'm hoping to finally pick it up before Lola comes up and maybe read the two at the same time.

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  28. Sally@Always Lost in StoriesJuly 17, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Bloodlines! You're so lucky! Sydney and Adrian OMG!

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  29. TGJuly 17, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I'm only onto Blood Promise in my Vampire Academy reading, so I've only just been introduced to Sydney. Great character...glad that aspect of the VA world is getting further developed.

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  30. Aisle BJuly 17, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Love the pic of you with Meg Cabot. love the look of the mangas and can't wait to hear what you think of Bloodlines :)

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  31. Meg @ A Bookish AffairJuly 17, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I really, really want to read Lola and the Boy Next Door. I can't wait to get my hands on it :)

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  32. EvieJuly 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Fantastic haul, Alison :)
    I'm looking forward to receiving Bloodlines! I am on the book tour organized by Penguin, so hopefully my cope will arrive next week :D Can't wait!

    Enjoy your reads!

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  33. Book SakeJuly 17, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I really want to read Bloodlines and Lola. So many books, so little time!

    Check out our Mailbox at BookSake.

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  34. MarlaJuly 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! You have a nice haul this week. I still want to get hold of Anna and the French Kiss. I've been hearing so much about it, as well as Lola. I hope you have a great week.

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  35. KristinaJuly 17, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    So jealous of Bloodlines, I can't wait to read it. Although I guess I am ok if I have to wait, I don't want to have to wait even longer for the next book
    Happy reading
    http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2011/07/in-my-mailbox-18.html

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  36. Liz. RJuly 17, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Lola and Bloodlines? Jealous! I can't wait to read them, they look awesome! I also really want to start Kekkaishi - happy reading :).

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  37. basma aalJuly 17, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I'm glad you are enjoying Lola. Happy reading :)

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  38. Michelle @ Much Loved BooksJuly 17, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I am so jealous, you have Bloodlines. I really wish I had this to read but I have to wait till release day.

    Thanks for stopping by my IMM

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  39. BaileyJuly 17, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Yay for Bloodlines and Lola! =D So glad you love them!!

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  40. Annette MillsJuly 17, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Really looking forward to Lola and the Boy Next Door. Can't wait to get my hands on that. Great stuff! Enjoy!

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  41. KatJuly 17, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Bloodlines and Lola... lucky you, I'd kill to get my hands on them both! Glad you enjoyed (or are currently enjoying) these books. :)

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  42. Brett @ Demons Read TooJuly 17, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Wow, you did well this week. I'm still waiting on my pre-ordered Bloodlines.

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  43. Chelsey @ Starry Sky BooksJuly 17, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Ah Lola. I want it so much. Glad you're enjoying it so far! Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  44. AlouyMartinezJuly 17, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Gush, you got Bloodlines, I'm super jealous. and Lola and the boy next door, seem pretty cool, I haven't read the Anna and The French Kiss, but I've seen it around a lot. Happy Readings

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  45. Bibliosaurus TextJuly 17, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I've heard good things about Lola, and you must have been so excited to meet Meg Cabot. How awesome! Have a great week :-)

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  46. Karen L.July 17, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I'm SO jealous about Lola and the Boy Next Door. Seriously! Thanks for stopping by my post!

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  47. Laura MasseyJuly 17, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    I haven't even read Anna & the French Kiss yet. It's been sitting on my shelf for months. I hope you enjoy Lola.

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  48. SteffikinsJuly 18, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Good haul!! Very jealous you got to meet Meg!! =)

    Happy reading xx

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  49. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Wow I sooo want to read bloodlines!! I can´t wait until I get my hands on it!!

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  50. rachelJuly 18, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Lola and The Boy Next Door looks like a fun, girly read. Hope you enjoy it :)
    Great mailbox!

    -Rachel :D

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  51. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Bloodlines sounds seriously good! I really need to look out for that one.

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  52. Lauren BJuly 18, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I'd love to meet one of my favorite authors - you are so lucky.
    Here's what's in my mailbox this week.

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  53. TaikaJuly 18, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Bloodlines! I can't wait to get my hands on Bloodlines! Great haul :)

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  54. SavannahJuly 18, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    OMG! I am so excited to read Bloodlines and Lola! Nice mailbox! Enjoy all of your books.

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  55. SarahJuly 18, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Oh I'm so jealous of Bloodlines!! I wanna read it! :( Oh well, I'll just have to be a good patient little girl *pouts* ;)

    Thanks for stopping by my IMM as well!

    ♥ Sarah

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  56. Nicole @ Nicole About TOwnJuly 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Nice Haul this week. Cant tell you the last time I bought a full CD and not just individual songs.

    Nicole @ All I Ever Read

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  57. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    *hyperventilates* BLOODLINES ALREADY READ! GIRL!!!! *attempts to calm down*
    *fails miserably*
    AM. SO. JEALOUS!!!

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  58. Jaedia @ The Dragon ChronicleJuly 18, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Thanks for stopping by!
    I was already following you by RSS but hey, why not up your gfc numbers by one? ;)

    Great IMM! I really should read the Richelle Mead books sometime :o They have the gorgeous, simplistic red covers of Vampire Academy in Asda - I keep telling myself no!

    Once Upon A Time

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  59. TaraJuly 18, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Squee!!!!!!!! SOOOO jealous of Lola and the Boy Next Door! Lucky girl!

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  60. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    So cool that you got to meet Meg Cabot! :) I'm just a little jealous!

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  61. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    So jealous about Lola and the Boy Next Door. Hope it is great!
    Thanks for the visit!
    Sonny @ Literary Junkie

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  62. Natalie (Id So Rather Be Reading)July 20, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I know I will buy Bloodlines but I am on the fence if I will devour it and be tortured until the next one OR just let it look pretty on my shelf until it gets closer to the next book :/

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