Sunday, November 6, 2011

In My Mailbox (55) & Totally Twilight Re-Cap

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.

Totally Twilight Posts

Week one of Totally Twilight is complete. Check out my posts from the first week and be on the look-out for all my Twilight posts this coming week!

Totally Twilight Kick-Off
Review of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Guest Post by Jenni Elyse: My Twilight Story
Guest Post by Shelby: My Favorite Twilight Character
MY Twilight Fan Fiction


Grab the Totally Twilight Button!





Library Stash


Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
*So far, it's great!


The Magicians by Lev Grossman
*I've heard people either love or hate this. I'm very curious. Have you read it?


Eon by Alison Goodman
*So excited to have run across this one!

CD Stash


Metals by Feist
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83 comments:

  1. JennyNovember 6, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    I really need Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I've heard so many good things! I have Eon and Eona but haven't been able to make time to read them. I'm hoping to get to Eon this month. I'm looking forward to reading your reviews! Here's what I got this week. Enjoy your books!

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  2. BleuetteNovember 6, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    My copy of Daughter of Smoke and Bone is still yet to arrive but I can't wait to start it! And Eon has been on my wishlist for a while now, it sounds so good! Happy Reading! :)

    My IMM

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  3. Tipsy MistyNovember 6, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Daughter of smoke and bone is great, I loved it!

    Here's my IMM

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  4. Little Miss BeckyNovember 6, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    I'm excited to see what you think of The Magicians. I've heard mixed things about it, too!

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  5. Raimy from Readaraptor HatchlingNovember 6, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Daughter of Smoke and Bone is more than great, its mind-blowing! hope you enjoy!

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  6. DaisyNovember 6, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    It'll be interesting to see in what group you fall for the Magicians! I am unfortunately one of those who hated it. Seriously, I wanted to throw the book across the room more than once and don't even know why I finished it. Hope you like it better! If not, at least you also have Daughter of Smoke and Bone and Eon, I've heard great things about them! Happy reading :)

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  7. GiselleNovember 6, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Oh Nice! Smoke and Bone is a fantastic book I'm glad you're enjoying it!

    Giselle
    Xpresso Reads

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  8. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I got Daughter of Smoke & Bone this week and I'm psyched to start it. Awesome haul, Allison!

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  9. Jessica @ a GREAT readNovember 6, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Nice! Haven't read these, but hope you enjoy them all!

    Here's my IMM

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  10. RebeccaNovember 6, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Oh I want to read Daughter of Smoke and Bone and Eon! I hope you enjoy all your reading...and listening:)

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  11. MarathonNovember 6, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I loved the first half of The Daughter of Smoke and Bone, but then... Well, I think you'll like it anyway. A very vibrant haul this week!

    Happy reading, Alison!

    - Asher (from Paranormal Indulgence)

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  12. KellyNovember 6, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I'm reading DoSaB now! And I agree, so far its been great! Nice haul!

    Check out what's in My Mailbox!

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  13. jaymeNovember 6, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I really need to get a copy of DoSaB stat. I've heard it's so good!

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  14. Grace FonsecaNovember 6, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Daughter of Smoke and Bone was amazing. I loved it. Such a great read. Great story. Excellent mailbox.

    Livre De Amour-Books of Love

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  15. Pawing Through BooksNovember 6, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I bought The Daughter of Smoke and Bone last week and can't wait to read it! Hope you enjoy them!

    Peggy
    My IMM

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  16. BexNovember 6, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I want to read Daughter of Smoke and Bone badly! It sounds extremely good! Glad you're enjoying it so far. Can't wait to see what you think of it. Hope you enjoy!

    My IMM!

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  17. Julie@My5monkeysNovember 6, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    oh smoke and bone ..loved that book :)

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  18. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I've not read The Magicians so I can't really comment on that, but the cover doesn't look very 'magicianny' if you know what I mean. Hmm, will be interested to hear what you think.

    I gave Daughter of Smoke and Bone 4 stars this week. It wasn't my favourite read but it was darned good!

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  19. Liz. RNovember 6, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I loved DoSaB! It was amazing! And I've been wanting to read Eon for a while, it sounds like a great book. Happy reading! :).

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  20. Michelle @ Much Loved BooksNovember 6, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Great books this week, I still need to get Smok and Bone, and love the cover for Eon.

    Thanks for stopping by my IMM

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  21. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    SMOKE AND BONE!!!! Love that book! yay!

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  22. Just a Lil LostNovember 6, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    TOTALLY still need to read Daughter of Smoke & Bone! And I hear The Magicians is good too!

    Michele | IMM

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  23. Bibliosaurus TextNovember 6, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I loved both Daughter of Smoke and Bone and The Magicians! I hope you enjoy :-)

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  24. Amanda WellingNovember 6, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog! Daughter of Smoke and Bone was awesome, hope you enjoy it :)



    -Amanda
    Hippies, Beauty, and Books. Oh My!

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  25. BrittaniNovember 6, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Daughter of Smoke and Bone!!! I'm so jealous! I'm dying to read that! Enjoy your books!!!

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  26. elenaNovember 6, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I love Daughter of Smoke and Bone so much! It was a lot better than I was expecting, considering I greatly dislike the cover. I'm ambivalent towards The Magicians, it has interesting themes but oh man, THE MAIN CHARACTER. He's so unlikeable and whiny! Also, it was weird how a lot of the book was lifted pretty much from Narnia or other fantasy novels. I don't know, I do think it's an interesting read but it could have been so much better. Loooove Feist, she is wonderful and I'm glad she's back!

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  27. Jessica (Peace Love Books)November 6, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Looks like you got some great books this week! I hope you enjoy them all!

    Here's my IMM!

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  28. Mary @ BookSwarmNovember 6, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Ooh, Feist! Love! Excellent library you've got there. Eon is definitely one I need to read.

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  29. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Argh I want to read those! Especially Daughter of Smoke and Bone!

    http://jaimeliredeslivres.blogspot.com/2011/11/in-my-mailbox-4.html

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  30. OrchidNovember 6, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I've only had time to read part of Eon, but I really enjoyed what I have read of it.

    Daughter of Smoke and Bone, that's one I still need to read...

    Now I'm nervous about reading The Magicians. =)

    Happy reading.

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  31. KristinaNovember 6, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I really want to read Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I have it on hold on my library. I hope that you enjoy your new books!

    Kristina
    Ladybug Storytime

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  32. Anna @ Literary ExplorationNovember 6, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I've read The Magicians and it was AWESOME!!! You'll love it I hope :) I know Michelle Hodkin enjoyed it hahaha.

    Anna @ Literary Exploration

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  33. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I read Daughter of Smoke and Bone awhile back! I really enjoyed it!

    Happy Reading!

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  34. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    great haul!

    MY IMM:
    http://ratherbarefoot.blogspot.com/2011/11/in-my-mailbox.html

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  35. Adriana CNovember 6, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    You got Daughter of Smoke and Bone too, I´m going to start it today!
    Thanks for visiting my IMM and you got it right is "leyendo".
    Happy reading!
    My IMM : http://adrilovesbooks.blogspot.com/2011/11/in-my-mailbox-4.html

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  36. Kathy Ann ColemanNovember 6, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Daughter of Smoke and Bone is a totally fabulous book. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did. :) Have a great week! :)

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  37. Faye (Daydreaming_Star)November 6, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I have heard so many great things about daughter of smoke and bone, hope you enjoy it too!

    Have a good week! =]

    Faye

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  38. MelNovember 6, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Eon is on my radar so I'm curious to see what you think! And Daughter of Smoke and Bones has had some fanastic reviews - great haul this week! :)

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  39. EmilyNovember 6, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I really need to read Daughter of Smoke and Bone - I've heard so many good things about it!

    Happy Reading :)

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  40. CindyNovember 6, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Great haul! Enjoy the books and CD :)

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  41. newshadeofgreenNovember 6, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I just finished Daughter of Smoke and Bone and it was Ah-mazing. I don't even know how I'm going to write a review, my words will not do it justice. I look forward to seeing what you think. Enjoy!!
    ~ Jen @ A Book and a Latte - My IMM post!

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  42. Amber (Books of Amber)November 6, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Great books Alison! I really want to read Eon, I've been told that it's amazing. And I love dragons. You can't go wrong with dragons!

    Books of Amber

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  43. Joli @ Actin' Up with BooksNovember 6, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    You have some great books this week and from the library too. I'm luck to have a library that has a great young adult collection too.

    Enjoy your books and music!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  44. ElisquaredNovember 6, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Eon was a great book! Mulan but ten times more badass!

    Awesome haul. Thanks for stopping by my IMM!

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  45. Lisa (aka) FrenchNovember 6, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Great choices! I am a new follower and hope to make some great reading friends here!

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  46. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    The Daughter of Smoke and Bone was unusually wonderful. I hope that you enjoy it along with the other books that you received.
    Thanks for stopping by my IMM.

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  47. MarlaNovember 6, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Hi, Alison. Thanks for stopping by. Very nice library stash! I really liked Daughter of Smoke & Bone. Enjoy your reads and CDs!

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  48. Jennifer | Mrs Q Book AddictNovember 6, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Smoke and Bone is on my wishlist. Enjoy your new reads!

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  49. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I've heard lots of good things about The Magicians and I really want to read it. Hope you like it as much as everyone else!

    Alison at The Cheap Reader

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  50. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I can't wait to read Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I've heard so many great things about it. Enjoy your reads and thanks for stopping by my blog.

    My In My Mailbox

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  51. Mimi ValentineNovember 6, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Oh my gosh, you have Daughter of Smoke and Bone! I just got my hands on a copy of that too and I'm so excited to read it because I've only heard the most amazing things about it! I can't wait to read your review -- I hope you like it as much as everyone else I know! :)

    Awesome mailbox, Alison! Enjoy all of the awesomeness! ;)

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  52. Laura (All of Everything)November 6, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I'm curious about the Magicians as well! I see ads for it on the subway saying it's for Harry Potter fans; I'll keep an eye out if you review it! And I've heard nothing but great things about Daughter of Smoke and Bone, hope you enjoy it as well. Happy reading :)

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  53. Sarah@Catching BooksNovember 6, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I picked up the Magicians from my library as well a while back. Hoping its good!

    thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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  54. Jaedia @ The Dragon ChronicleNovember 6, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Oooh I want to read The Magicians and Eon. Can't wait to see what you think. :)
    Once Upon A Time

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  55. Midnight BloomNovember 6, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Everyone seems to be raving about Daughter of Smoke and Bone... I hope you're really enjoying it!!

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  56. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogNovember 6, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    eon looks really good, what a great cover!

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  57. LunaMothNovember 6, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    i am actually reading Eona right now, Eon was really good and i enjoyed it alot, i hope you do as well.

    http://forevertonowhere.blogspot.com/2011/11/in-my-mailbox-super-huge-edition-aka.html

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  58. The Library OwlNovember 6, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    The cover for The Magicians looks so cool. I don't know what it is about it but I'm instantly drawn to it. I must look into it!

    I've still yet to read my copy of Daughter of Smoke and Bone but I'm definitely going to get around to it soon since their is so many great things being said about it.

    I saw a copy of Eon in my local library too and I'll probably pick it up after I return the last lot of my library books back. I hope you enjoy your new books :)

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  59. Novels On The RunNovember 6, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I really enjoyed Daughter of Smoke and Bone. Great books and CD.

    Michelle

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  60. Small ReviewNovember 6, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I'm really curious to hear your thoughts about The Daughter of Smoke and Bone and Eon. Both of those are on my TBR and I've heard mixed things about both. I'm really on the fence about Daughter. Happy reading!

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  61. Melissas Eclectic BookshelfNovember 6, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Now I need to go check out The Magicians and see what it is all about!

    My IMM

    ♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf

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  62. The Princess of EverythingNovember 6, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I have the daughter of smoke and bone too just haven't gotten around to it yet! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I LOVE your! It is super cute!!!! LOVE it! :)

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  63. SaraNovember 6, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Oh! I want to read Daughter of Smoke and Bone! Hope it's good!! (:

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  64. testNovember 6, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I wish my country have books like this on Library too! I really want to read Eon and DoSB :) Happy Reading~

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  65. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Great haul, thanks for visiting my blog :)

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  66. P.E.November 6, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I really liked Eon! I hope you like it too! I'm looking forward to your reviews :) Have a great week!

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  67. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I see Daughter of Smoke and Bone every time I go to the bookstore and it taunts me! I think I will need to get it soon. Also I LOVE the cover of Eon. Enjoy!
    -Katelyn

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  68. speculatefNovember 6, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    O0o0o The Magicians! I am looking forward to reading this! I'll look out for your review, I want to know what others think.

    Thanks for stoping by my blog!

    Shaheen @ Speculating on SpecFic
    My IMM!

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  69. Lena1xoxoNovember 6, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE! That's seriously one of my fave books this year. I love it so freakin' much, and I hope you do too! Happy Reading!

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  70. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Great ones! Enjoy :)

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  71. Ashley @ Book LabyrinthNovember 6, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I haven't read 'The Magicians' but I've heard good things about it. I'm curious as to how you'll like it.

    Enjoy! =)

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  72. SavannahNovember 6, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Great books! I think my brother in law read The magicians. I saw him reading it a few weeks back.

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  73. AilsaNovember 7, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Very jealous that your library has Daughter of Smoke & Bone! I'd really like to read that one. I wonder if I can request that mine will buy a copy?

    Thanks for visiting the blog!
    ~Ailsa

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  74. BrodieNovember 7, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    So excited you read and enjoying Daughter of Smoke and Bone so far! That book is amazing, one of my favourite reads this year. I hope you'll think so too! And I've heard amazing things about Eon, have to get my hands on that soon.

    Happy reading!

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  75. Carina OlsenNovember 7, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Awesome IMM :D I very much want to read Daughter of Smoke and Bone. It seems great :) Have fun reading!
    Thank you for commenting on my IMM. <3
    Love, Carina

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  76. Christy @ TheReaderBeeNovember 7, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Awesome mailbox! I am looking forward to seeing what you think of The Magicians! I've had it on my to-read list for a while now. :) Enjoy!

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  77. JenniferNovember 7, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Daughter of Smoke and Bone was really good. Hope you enjoy it. I bought Eon several months ago and for some reason lost interest in it. I'll pick it up again soon...I hope. Enjoy those fabulous reads.

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  78. Reading Away The DaysNovember 7, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Great Haul! I have a sample of Smoke and Bone to read but havent got round to it yet. Glad you are enjoying it.

    Happy Reading!

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  79. Kris @Imaginary ReadsNovember 7, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I love Daughter of Smoke and Bone. Enjoy!

    Kris @ Imaginary Reads

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  80. RaineNovember 7, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Good looking stash. I like the cover for Eon, it looks like it's filled with action packed scenes that you can't put the book down. :D Enjoy.

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  81. EricaNovember 13, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Enjoy all your books - they look great :)

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  82. UnknownNovember 13, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Oh, you lucky bum. I really want Daughter of Smoke and Bones! I hope it is fab.
    Thanks for the visit and Happy Reading :D Talk to you soon!

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  83. Kristin AragonNovember 13, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I keep seeing Daughter of Smoke and Bone and pass it up. It will be another book I put off reading and when I do, I will be kicking myself the whole time.

    Thanks for stopping by!

    My IMM.

    ~Kristin @ Better Read Than Dead

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