Sunday, October 30, 2011

In My Mailbox (54)

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.

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For Review





The Sharp Time by Mary O'Connell
*Thanks to Teen Book Scene


There You'll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones
*Thanks to NetGalley
*I'm about 50 pages in. It's cute so far.

Bought



F In Exams: The Very Best Totally Wrong Test Answers by Richard Benson

*I picked this up randomly at a gift shop. Ten minutes later I had tears streaming down my cheeks and was reading every entry to my husband - barely able to get through them because I was laughing so much.

Here are my favorites so far:

Q: What is Sir Francis Drake known for?

A: Sir Francis Drake circumcised the world with a 100 foot clipper.

Q. What was the main industry in Persia?

A. Cats
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  1. Raimy from Readaraptor HatchlingOctober 30, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    great books this week1 I really want to read There You'll Find Me - hope you enjoy!

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  2. Christina TOctober 30, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    F in Exams sounds like a lot of fun! There You'll Find Me looks like a fun romance. I hadn't heard of The Sharp Time before. I hope you enjoy all of these!

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  3. Jessica @ a GREAT readOctober 30, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Haven't heard of these, hope you enjoy them all!

    Here's my IMM

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  4. CicelyOctober 30, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    There You'll Find Me looks so adorable! And I haven't heard of The Sharp Time but it looks great! Happy reading :D

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  5. JennyOctober 30, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Wow. Drake circumcised the world did he? That must have taken some time:) I really want you to post more of these, they're hilarious! Looking forward to seeing what you think of There You'll Find Me, I really want to read that one!

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  6. Nicole @ Nicole About TOwnOctober 30, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Nice Haul! I could probably write one of those F in Exams books. Mine would be called excuses to tell your Undergrad Advisor when you fail out for the semester.

    My IMM http://www.nicoleabouttown.com/2011/10/in-my-mailbox-24-october-23-27-2011.html

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  7. Julie@My5monkeysOctober 30, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    great mail box :)

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  8. Melissas Eclectic BookshelfOctober 30, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    F in Exams sounds hilarious...love those type of books! It's always great to get a free laugh!

    In My Mailbox

    ♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf

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  9. GatheringBooksOctober 30, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    F in Exams sounds like my kind of book. Will look out for that book here. Last time I had that experience with a book (literally laughing aloud with tears streaming down my cheeks) was around a month ago while I was reading Roald Dahl's Vicar of Nibbleswicke. I'm in for that kind of satisfying read. Haha.

    Here's my IMM for the week:
    http://gatheringbooks.wordpress.com/2011/10/30/imm-22/

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  10. KathyOctober 30, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    F in Exams sounds really funny! Hope you enjoy your new reads.

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  11. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Great books!I've heard of F in Exams before but never actually read it!

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  12. Michelle MadowOctober 30, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    F in Exams sounds like the perfect present to get a student :)

    My IMM

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  13. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Amazing haul this week, Alison!
    MY IMM:http://mochalattereads.blogspot.com/2011/10/in-my-mailbox31.html
    Hope you're having an excellent weekend!
    -Wendy from A Cupcake and a Latte: YA Reviews

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  14. Jess (Gone with the Words)October 30, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Hahaha Those test answers are HILARIOUS!! I may need to find this book now. :) Great set! Hope you enjoy!!

    This week In My Mailbox
    ~Jess @ Gone with the Words

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  15. Vi Win WinOctober 30, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Haha, that F in Exams book sounds hilarious! I'll have to check that out. :D

    My IMM

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  16. The Book FaerieOctober 30, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Awesome IMM! The Sharp Time looks amazing! Can't wait to read it :)
    Happy reading!

    My IMM: http://thebookfaerie.blogspot.com/2011/10/in-my-mailbox-9.html

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  17. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    F in Exams sounds hilarious! I'll have to keep an eye out to snatch that one up as soon as I can. :)

    Thanks for sharing!

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  18. The Reading DateOctober 30, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    These books all sound great. There You'll Find Me does look cute. Enjoy your books & Happy Halloween!

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  19. Missie, The Unread ReaderOctober 30, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    OMG! F In Exams sounds hilarious! I'll have to get a copy. Thanks for the snippets!

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  20. Anna @ Literary ExplorationOctober 30, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I really want to read F in Exams now!! That sounds hilarious! *runs off to buy it*

    My IMM

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  21. Jessica LawlorOctober 30, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I've heard good things about THERE YOU'LL FIND ME. Pretty cover too!

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  22. Grace FonsecaOctober 30, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Great selection of books. Come visit me over at Livre De Amour-Books of Love Blog.

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  23. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    HAHA that F in Exams book sounds totally Hilarious!

    MY IMM

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  24. BURIED IN BOOKSOctober 30, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    The exam book sounds so funny! Great answers! Please share some more!! I've heard about There You'll Find Me. Can't wait for the reviews.

    Picked up the Totally Twilight Button. Will be enjoying those posts!

    Heather

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  25. UnknownOctober 30, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Lol! I saw that F in Exams book in a bookstore a while back & stood there laughing for I don't even know how long. I remember one where the pupil answed with the lyrics to 'Never Gonna Give You Up' by Rick Astley haha :D

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  26. SilsbeeOctober 30, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    "F in Exams" looks awesome. :D

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  27. Jennifer | Mrs Q Book AddictOctober 30, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    These are new to me. I hope you enjoy them all!

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  28. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I have There You'll Find Me from NetGalley, just haven't read it yet. It looks super cute :)

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  29. GiselleOctober 30, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    The sharp Times sounds really good I love the cover! Great haul!

    Giselle
    Xpresso Reads

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  30. TGOctober 30, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    OK, I've got to get a copy of F in Exams. I'm a teacher, so I've read some pretty shocking answers and it'd be nice to compare.

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  31. MarybethOctober 30, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I read THERE YOU'LL SEE FIND ME if you want to see my review for it. I loved it.

    Great books.

    -Marybeth P.

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  32. Laura MasseyOctober 30, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Ooh. F in Exams sounds good. I'll have to remember that.

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  33. LoriStronginOctober 30, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    HAHAHA, I've always enjoyed those email forward with amusing answers found on kids' tests (best one ever was the answer for a circle circumference/diameter question being "the deathly hallows") and I am SO adding F in Exams to my TBR list.


    Smiles!
    Lori

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  34. Tales of WhimsyOctober 30, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Great stack! There You'll Find Me sounds really good :)

    Enjoy! And thanks for stopping by!

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  35. Tiffany DrewOctober 30, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I am adding that last one to my buy list, it looks hilarious! Thanks for the heads up that There You'll Find Me is on NetGalley! I'll have to try and get that one, I've been wanting to read it :)

    Thanks for stopping by Book Cover Justice!!!

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  36. Truly BookishOctober 30, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I have there you'll find me from NetGalley as well and I am excited to start it! Looking forward to your review.
    NC
    Truly Bookish

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  37. SavannahOctober 31, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    OMG! You got some great books! Enjoy :)

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  38. Ashley @ Book LabyrinthOctober 31, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    "F in Exams sounds hilarious... I've heard of a similar book before, or maybe it was the same one. It definitely sounds like a riot.

    "There You'll Find Me" was pretty cute, I did enjoy it.

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  39. CaitOctober 31, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    F in Exams sounds hilarious!Will have to keep an eye out for that.

    The Cait Files

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  40. Ayanami FaerudoOctober 31, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    LOLOL I love to read F in Exams!!! I sure will hunt this in the bookstore.

    Thanks for stopping by. ^_^

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  41. Books for CompanyNovember 5, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Oh great books, especially The Sharp Time!

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