Saturday, December 10, 2011

In My Mailbox (59)

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.

Parents' Stash

I'm spending the week at home in Arizona with my parents. I raided their bookshelves for my books this week and found some awesome reads.



A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley
*The third book in the Flavia de Luce mystery series


The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
*Finished and really liked. I need to read it again to capture all the magic.


The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
*Just getting started with this. Good so far.

CD Stash


The Harrow and the Harvest by Gillian Welch
*So in love with this album. Check out my favorite song:

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  1. Amanda @Stuck In YA BooksDecember 10, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I heard Night Circus is really good (Still have to read it) but I hope you enjoy all your books

    http://lovesbooksreviews.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-my-mailbox-23.html

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  2. Kate @Midnight Book GirlDecember 10, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I listened to The Night Circus on audio and immediately wanted to re-read the book (which I do have). It's definitely going to get a re-read in the new year!

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  3. Jessica @ a GREAT readDecember 10, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Nice! Seeing a lot of the Night Circus lately! Even made our paper's top books of the year list!

    My IMM will be up tomorrow, so be sure to stop by then!

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Old Follower :)

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  4. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    The Night Circus sounds great; I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Hurray!!! The Night Circus!
    I hope you love it as much as I did, Alison!

    My IMM: http://mochalattereads.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-my-mailbox37.html

    -★Wendy★
    A Cupcake and a Latte: Young Adult Reviews!

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  6. LizDecember 10, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I've heard excellent things about The Night Circus, and it is now on my TBR pile. Great IMM!

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  7. Ashley @ Book LabyrinthDecember 10, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I still need to read 'The Night Circus'... I know it's been popular with adult and YA bloggers, and it sounds pretty cool.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Eeeeee The Night Circus! I don't believe I have the book on my kindle and still haven't read it yet! I hope you enjoy it though :)

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  9. BrodieDecember 10, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I have seen SO many gushing reviews for The Night Circus. I was never really interested before, but with everyone raving about it like crazy, I think I need to read it soon. I hope you enjoy your parents stash! haha.

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  10. BestDecember 10, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Looks like awesome reads, indeed! Nice song!

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  11. Grace FonsecaDecember 10, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Night Circus was awesome. Some interesting books I've never heard of. Can't wait to read your review on Night Circus. Thanks for visiting me.

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  12. MandaDecember 10, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I so badly want the night circus but can't find it anywhere here. Will have to hit up Book Depo I think!

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  13. GatheringBooksDecember 11, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I also received a copy of ERin Morgenstern's The Night Circus for review - after I have bought my own copy. So now, I have two! Haha. I haven't started on this one yet, I have a feeling I'd be hooked once I start opening that page. I'm still currently buried in novels-in-verse (our theme for the month). You do have awesome titles this week.

    Here's my IMM this week:
    http://gatheringbooks.wordpress.com/2011/12/11/imm-book-bargains-in-singapore/

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  14. LoveOfBooksDecember 11, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Sigh.. I want to read The Night Circus again. Such a beautiful book.

    Oh, and ecopies of The A Circuit is on sale... like $3, I think.

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  15. LalaineDecember 11, 2011 at 1:14 AM

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  16. LalaineDecember 11, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Great Haul this week.

    thanks for dropping by my IMM
    x

    ♥Ficbookreviews♥

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  17. Adriana CDecember 11, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    I really need to read the night circus, I keep reading that is a great book...
    Happy reading!
    My IMM

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  18. Carol December 11, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    I love the idea of raiding other folks bookshelves for new reads :)

    I have The Tea Rose on my wishlist :)

    Enjoy those books
    carol

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  19. TaraDecember 11, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    i really would love the night circus!!! sounds so good!!!!!
    IMM from Tara @ Tater's Tall Tails

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  20. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    The Tea Rose sounds very good. I like the cover a lot! Awesome mailbox! Thank you for sharing!

    Sam
    Books For All Seasons

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  21. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    I've heard wonderful things about the Night Circus!

    Visit My IMM

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  22. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    The Night Circus = love. So they say. Still have to buy it. ^^ And The Tea Rose cover looks so lovely.
    Definitely a very nice mailbox this week!

    Aleksandra @ My Bookshelves

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  23. Vicky @ A Backpack Full of AdventuresDecember 11, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Ooo, I've never heard about The Tea Rose but it sounds like something I'd enjoy. :) I'll keep an eye on your blog and read your review when you manage to finish it. :) Fab haul!

    Here's my IMM for this week

    Vicky
    Books, Biscuits & Tea

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  24. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I'm hoping to FINALLY read The Night Circus this week sometime. It looks like such a great book!

    Hope you enjoy them all!

    Thanks for stopping by Letters Inside Out

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  25. ClaireDecember 11, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    I can't wait to read The Night Circus! I'm glad you enjoyed it because it gives me another reason to get to it quicker :)

    My IMM is here if you'd like a look :)

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  26. bibliophile brouhahaDecember 11, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I LOVE Jennifer Donnelly and I've been wanting to read Night Circus for a while! That's sounds like a lovely stash this week - Happy Reading!

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  27. NoneDecember 11, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I got the Night Circus a few weeks ago but still haven't gotten around reading it. There always seems to be another book more urgent ;)
    I did read The Tea Rose and I liked it. Not overwhelmingly good but nice.

    My IMM post

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  28. Julie@My5monkeysDecember 11, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I have heard such great things about the Night circus :)

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  29. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Lucky! I keep wanting to read The Night Circus. One day I will have the time. :)

    Alison at The Cheap Reader

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  30. Kat C @ Books and SensibilityDecember 11, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Your parents read The Night Circus ? That is so cool ! I went to a signing and my parents still can't remember the name of the book.

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  31. Just a Lil LostDecember 11, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    My colleague was telling me how much she liked Alan Bradley books! I haven't checked it out before! :)

    I liked the Night Circus.. maybe not as much of everyone seems to love it, but I thought it was good :)

    Michele | IMM

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  32. Zoey @ Uncreatively Zoey December 11, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I've heard amazing things about The Night Circus :) Haven't read it myself yet, though.

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  33. Bibliosaurus TextDecember 11, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I hope you're having a great time in Arizona! I love that Gillian Welch track, so I'm going to need to get the whole album :-D

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  34. KathyDecember 11, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    The Night Circus is wonderful! Hope you enjoy it.

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  35. EmmaDecember 11, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I love raiding other people's booshelves! You have also remined me to add Night Circus to my TBR. Love the song too!

    Check out my IMM here.

    Emma @ Lost in a YA Book

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  36. Kristin AragonDecember 11, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Night Circus is definitely a book you have to read twice. I have only read it once and know I'm going to have to read it again. Great Books!

    My IMM

    ~Kristin

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  37. ~Sara @ Just Another StoryDecember 11, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Ohhh, The Night Circus. I've been wanting to read that book for SO long. I think I'm number 164 on the library wait list. I'm glad you liked it.

    ~Happy Reading!

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  38. Aeicha @ Word SpelunkingDecember 11, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I'm still dying to read The Night Circus!

    Thanks for stopping by by IMM :)

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  39. Kate @ Kates Book LifeDecember 11, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Not heard of those but sound good. Hope you enjoy them all!

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  40. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I have heard great things about all the books!

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  41. JenniferDecember 11, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    The Night Circus is getting rave reviews guess I need to get off my rear and grab the library copy. LOL Enjoy your books.

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  42. GiselleDecember 11, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Oh my god I still haven't read the NIght Circus and I have it on my shelf and everything! Eeek. Awesome haul my dear!

    Giselle
    Xpresso Reads

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  43. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    What great books! I've heard great things about the Alan Bradley series ... might have to give it a read one of these days. I've been waiting for The Night Circus from the library forever ... I may have to just BUY it one day!

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  44. Sarah@Catching BooksDecember 11, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I really need to read Night Circus! It is sitting on my shelf waiting to be read!

    Happy reading and have an awesome week :)

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  45. Anna @ Literary ExplorationDecember 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    The Night Circus is going to be AWESOME! I can't wait to get my own copy :))

    Anna @ Literary Exploration

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  46. Sarah (saz101)December 11, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Oh, I'm dying to read Night Circus! Hope you LOVE it! <3

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  47. Angela @ Reading AngelsDecember 11, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Great week! I still need to read my copy of The Night Circus!

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  48. Jennifer | Mrs Q Book AddictDecember 12, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    The Tea Rose has been on my tbr list forever. I really need to get to it. Great mailbox!

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  49. Melissas Eclectic BookshelfDecember 12, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Wow...your parents have great books! Maybe Santa will bring me The Night Circus audiobook! lol

    My IMM!

    ♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf

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  50. MarathonDecember 12, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Haha, my mom used to be hetero romance fiction junkie back in the 90s and early 2000s, so she has boxes and boxes full of romance novels. Because she's more into male romance fiction she hardly ever sifts through those boxes anymore and I would love to raid them and pick them apart until I find stuff I like and want to read.

    Oh, and I've been hearing nothing but extraordinary things about The Night Circus, and I'm hoping to read it soon.

    Have an amazing reading week, Alison!

    - Asher (from Paranormal Indulgence)

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  51. SavannahDecember 12, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Great books! I really want to read Night Circus.

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  52. bookobsessed84December 12, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I've been wanting to read The Night Circus. I hope you enjoy your books

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  53. Laura MasseyDecember 12, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Yay for The Night Circus!

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  54. Christy @ TheReaderBeeDecember 12, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I have heard so many good things about The Night Circus! I really need to check it out one day. :) Enjoy!

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  55. OrchidDecember 12, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I should really look into reading the Falvia De Luce books, they sound so good. =)

    Happy reading.

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  56. BexDecember 13, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    The Night Circus! Read a bit of the beginning and it's definitely magical. Love it! Thanks for stopping by!

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  57. Missie, The Unread ReaderDecember 13, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Oooooh! Looking forward to your thoughts on The Night Circus! Your reviews for books I'm on the fence about always help me decide.

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