Saturday, August 27, 2011

In My Mailbox (48)

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

I'm Alison (on the off chance you couldn't guess that from the name of my blog). I review Young Adult novels with a few Middle Grade books and a weekly manga feature.

For Review


Home for the Holidays (Mother Daughter Book Club #5) by Heather Vogel Frederick
*I'm a huge Mother Daughter Book Club fan. I already finished this. Loved it.
*Thanks to S&S Galley Grab


Virtuosity by Jessica Martinez
*Thanks to S&S Galley Grab

Library Stash


Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
*A re-read for me. Loved it even more the second time around.
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  1. JulesAugust 27, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Great books! I've had Beautiful Creatures for a while now, it's a series that I've heard great things about.

    Happy reading! :D

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  2. JennieAugust 27, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Great IMM! Virtuosity sounds really good. Hope you enjoy your new books!

    Jennie
    My Cute Bookshelf

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  3. TiaAugust 27, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Great books. I really need to read Beautiful Creatures.


    Tia @ Falling For Books

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  4. Nicole @ Nicole About TOwnAugust 27, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Nice!

    I was tempted to get Virtuosity as well, but I can't bear to read another thing on my kindle. I'll wait for the book to come out.

    Nicole @ All I Ever Read

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  5. Jessica LawlorAugust 27, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I got VIRTUOSITY last week and can't wait to read it...the holidays book also looks good but I saw it's a series and I haven't read the others yet. Enjoy :)

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  6. mrs_laura_koehlerAugust 27, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I still need to read the Beautiful Darkness series.

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  7. Book Crook LizaAugust 28, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I want to read the Beautiful Darkness series! I haven't yet.

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  8. GatheringBooksAugust 28, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I have to agree that all titles look really interesting. Home for the Holidays sounds exactly like my kind of thing. Looking forward to your reviews of the books.

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  9. Ynysawdre Elderly Residents AssociationAugust 28, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Love the look of Virtuosity *swoon* Enjoy

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  10. Jessica @ a GREAT readAugust 28, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Seeing quite a few Virtuosity! Hope you enjoy it and your other book! Happy Reading!

    Here's my IMM

    Have a GREAT day!!

    Old Follower :)

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  11. NoneAugust 28, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Interesting collection!
    I read Iron Knight yesterday and love it, too.
    Thanks for coming by my blog

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  12. Grace FonsecaAugust 28, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I need to read Virtuosity soon as well. Looks like you had a good week. Old follower. Just hopping through.

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  13. Michelle @ Much Loved BooksAugust 28, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Great books this week, I haven't read any of them. *makes note to start beautifull creatures*

    My IMM

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  14. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I'm excited about Virtuosity. I'm hoping I can get around to reading it soon!

    The Mother-Daughter Book Club book looks so cute! I hadn't heard of the series before I'd seen this one in GG, but I'm definitely going to have to check them out.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I'm looking forward to starting Virtuosity. Happy reading!

    My IMM

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  16. AmandaAugust 28, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Virtuosity looks awesome!

    Can't wait you see what you think of it!

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  17. iLuvReadingTooMuchAugust 28, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I loved Beautiful Creatures, so i need to get my hands on BD! and I have Virtuosity for review as well :D

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  18. Sash and EmAugust 28, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Home for the Holidays looks SO CUTE. It makes us want Christmas Time to be here SOON! :)

    Our IMM

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  19. MarathonAugust 28, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I have to finish Beautiful Darkness soon--love that opening chapter, but I was intimidated by the page count so it's on hold right now. I hope you enjoy both reads!

    And thanks for stopping by the blog earlier!

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  20. Lisa @ Lost in LiteratureAugust 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Great books! Hope you enjoy! :)

    My IMM

    Lisa @ Lost in Literature

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  21. Manga ManiacAugust 28, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I haven't read any of the Mother Daughter Book Club, but the series looks like something I would enjoy! Have a great weekend!

    Manga Maniac Cafe

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  22. Liz. RAugust 28, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Looking forward to reading Virtuosity, and I loved Beautiful Darkness! I kind of want to re-read it now too. Happy reading :).

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  23. Kim - Bookishly MeAugust 28, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Nice set. I love the cover of Virtuosity.
    Enjoy!

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  24. RubitaAugust 28, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Libraries are awesome. I think of them as extensions of my own bookshelves and I particularly like the thought of them "holding on" to an old favorite that I love rereading over and over.
    Ruby

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  25. Ryning BooksAugust 28, 2011 at 12:36 PM

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  26. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogAugust 28, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    home for the holidays! i'm jealous!

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  27. Ryning BooksAugust 28, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Ohhh nice books :)
    I had to add Virtuosity to my to-read list & the cover is pretty..
    ahh and I still have Beautiful Creatures to read, i'm soo late D:

    Hope you like reading Virtuosity
    Joselin @ Ryning Books

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  28. ScarlettAugust 28, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Great IMM! Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm glad you liked Bloodlines more. I liked it, but not loved it. I deserves to be loved though ; )

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  29. NajAugust 28, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I bought Beautiful Darkness awhile back. I'm just waiting for it to go up my reading stash. :D Happy Reading!

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  30. ~Sara @ Just Another StoryAugust 28, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I haven't read Beautiful Darkness yet. I loved Beautiful Creatures, so I am looking forward to this one. I received a Virtuosity a few weeks ago, I'm looking forward to reading it.

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  31. Aisle BAugust 28, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    arghhhhh I have BD and it's still on my shelf ... ughhh will have to read it only after you begin... or we read it together. Now remind me which one do I read first... is it Beautiful Creatures then Beautiful Darkness... ;P

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  32. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Ooo, I really want to read Beautiful Creatures! Virtuosity seems pretty good. Happy reading!

    Stop by my IMM

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  33. Beth S.August 28, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I really enjoyed Virtuosity. I'm a sucker for books that revolve around music.

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  34. Christina TAugust 28, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I really like the Caster Chronicles too. That reminds me that I need to read the short story before Beautiful Chaos comes out. I like the sound of the Mother Daughter Book Club series. I haven't read them yet but I should give them a try!

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  35. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Ooooh I hope you enjoy Virtuosity! I *loved* that book!

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  36. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    i really have to read the beautiful creatures

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  37. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Beautiful Darkness looks really good :)

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  38. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Virtuosity sounds super good! I hope you enjoy these books :)

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  39. KarenAugust 28, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Everyone keeps bugging me to read Beautiful Darkness. SInce it's a re-read for you I'm guessing you would agree. :-)

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  40. NissieAugust 28, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Great books! I love seeing what everyone's getting. Lots of good ideas. :)

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  41. SavannahAugust 28, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Hooray for Ethan! Beware this book has a lot of downs! Enjjoy all of your books!

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  42. KarenAugust 28, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I have been wanting to read the Mother Daughter Book Club series! Happy Reading!

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  43. Megan@Riverina RomanticsAugust 28, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Oooh, Beautiful Darkness!

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  44. Mel (He Followed Me Home)August 28, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I've heard so many amazing things about Virtuosity, luck you!

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  45. MicheleAugust 28, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Beautiful Darkness is a great book!! You will love it.

    Thanks for visiting me and following!! I truely appreciate and get so giddy when I get a comment!! I'm following you too now!!

    Have a great READ week!!
    Michele at Insane About Books

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  46. ChristinAugust 28, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I'm looking forward to reading Virtuosity. Hope you enjoy it!

    Thanks for stopping by my IMM :)

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  47. danyaAugust 28, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks for stopping by, Alison! I've heard great things about Virtuosity and it's sitting patiently on my shelves waiting to be read. Hope you enjoy!

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  48. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Gosh beautiful creatures and beautiful darkness are sitting there waiting to be read. But beautiful creatures is so big and intimidating... what if I don't like it... Maybe I'll be inspired by the fact that you're re-reading beautiful darkness... Hope you enjoy your bookies.

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  49. basma aalAugust 28, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I still havent read beautiful darkness yet. I need to dig into this book. Enjoy it.

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  50. Agrippina LegitAugust 28, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    If you're already re-reading Beautiful Darkness, it sounds like I really need to hurry up and pick up Beautiful Creatures ;)

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  51. TheReadingOwlAugust 29, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    I LOVE the cover for Beautiful Darkness! Actually, all the books in the series has a beautiful cover.

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  52. Book BlatherAugust 29, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Cool books! I saw a different cover for Virtuosity on someone else's blog, sort of like the cover to the Iron Witch. Book look cool I guess. :) Happy reading!

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  53. Little Miss BeckyAugust 29, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Good idea rereading Beautiful Darkness before Chaos comes out! They are such complex stories, I doubt I will remember everything that happened in the last one!

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  54. ClaireAugust 29, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

    I keep meaning to get hold of Beautiful Darkness as I loved Beautiful Creatures. I think I may have to reread the first one too! Amazing books, but man is there a lot of story there.

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  55. Missie, The Unread ReaderAugust 29, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I hadn't heard of the Mother Daughter Book Club before, but it sounds fun. And I'm looking forward to your thoughts on Virtuosity! Looks good.

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  56. YiotaAugust 29, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Don't know any of the books but the cover of Virtuosity is just beautiful! <3

    And thanks for visiting my mailbox too!

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  57. ZoeAugust 29, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my IMM! Enjoy your books this week, love your blog :)

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  58. Lisa SchenstedAugust 29, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    i'm really considering giving the Caster Chronicles series another try...i look forward to your review!

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  59. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    love, love Beautiful Darkness! hopping back :0 thanks, Alison!

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  60. Sugar and SnarkAugust 30, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I need to read Beautiful Darkness!
    Enjoy your books :)

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  61. Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)August 30, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Nice set of books this week. Virtuosity looks like a good book
    Happy reading,
    Book Sniffers Anonymous

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  62. Melissas Eclectic BookshelfAugust 30, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Home for the Holidays looks so cute!

    ♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf

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  63. DawnAugust 30, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Ah! I've got some catching up to do with the Mother-Daughter Book Club! Two down, soon three to go!

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