Saturday, May 26, 2012

Bookish Recap

I'm joining Tynga's Reviews' meme Stacking the Shelves today. Thanks for hosting Tynga!

On the Blog This Week


Manga Mondays:


Reviews:



Blog Tour:

Read Outside the Box - Book Ideas Needed!

Books I Read This Week



Delirium by Lauren Oliver
-It took me a month to finish this book. More on that in my review.


The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin



Drop Dead Healthy by A.J. Jacobs

Books Received This Week


Library Stash


Destined by Aprilynne Pike
-I just started this one 


Books For Review:




Vertigo by Kristina Dunker




Gilt by Katherine Longshore

Bookish Related Web Obsession


A blog (I'm sorry I don't remember which one) linked to The Lizzie Bennet Diaries the other day. It's a series of short Youtube videos modernizing Pride and Prejudice. It was created by Hank Green (brother to John). I started watching this on Tuesday and am now obsessed! You must check this out!

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  1. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Squee! I loved Gilt! I have Destined too but I need to read the first one lol.

    I'm interested to see your Delirium review. :)

    Jenny

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  2. KaylaMay 27, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    OMG! MARA DYER WAS....AMAZING!

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  3. MicMay 27, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Ooohhh Vertigo seems like an interesting read; hope you enjoy it! :)
    Looking forward to your review on Delirium as I've yet to pick up that book haha.

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  4. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    I read Delirium in a day I think lol It was slow at some parts but I just got sucked into the world and romance. Mara Dyer was good too. Gilt sounds interesting and I love stuff involving Henry VIII and I still need to start the Wings series. Happy reading and thanks for stopping by!

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  5. Obsession with BooksMay 27, 2012 at 2:23 AM

    Vertigo & Gilt sound amazing! I really enjoyed Mara & Delirium..

    My recap - http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/sunday-post-27th-may.html

    Have a great week :)

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  6. MirjamMay 27, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    I love this cover of Destined! I cannot believe I still haven't read the first book yet... Looks like I have some catching up to do!

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  7. Jennifer @ Bad Bird ReadsMay 27, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    Great haul. I would love to read The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. Hope it was good.

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  8. BeckyMay 27, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    I want to read Gilt. It looks interesting. I'm watching The Lizzie Bennet Diaries too. I love them!

    Thanks for visiting my book haul.

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  9. IvanaMay 27, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    I liked Delirium, but there were parts when I wanted to put it down and read something else. The ending made it wort the while :)
    Happy reading!

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  10. MellianeMay 27, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    Oh I really need to try Delirium, I'm sooo late! I wasn't thrilled by wings so I didn't continue the series, but I hope you'll enjoy all your books!

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  11. KimMay 27, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Looking forward to your review about Delirium. I was quite excited about reading it at first but I've been seeing more and more reviews that aren't too pleased with it. I'm a bit worried it might be as boring as Matched "/ I've seen Glit around lots too. I'd definitely read the review for that (:

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  12. Vegan YA NerdsMay 27, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    I'm looking forward to your Delirium and TUOMD reviews and I'm going to go back and read your review of TSITP. Also, I keep seeing Gilt around, it sounds like a good read!

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  13. SilverlightMay 27, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    I haven't read Delirium, and now you have me curious as of why it took you a month to read?
    I almost picked up Mara Dyer at the library, but restrained myself, I have way too many checked out, that I need to finish first.

    Thanks for stopping by

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  14. NicolaMay 27, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    I'm REALLY looking forward to The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer even though I've heard a lot of mixed things!

    The Lizzie Bennet Diaries are hilarious but what's even better is reading the comments from people who can't figure out that's it not real. ;)

    Happy reading!

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  15. Sam (Realm of Fiction)May 27, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Ooh, I hope you enjoy Gilt! I've heard great things about that book and can't wait to read it myself. Vertigo looks really interesting too. I don't think I have come across that book before. Enjoy reading them all! :)

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  16. Lauren BMay 27, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Love the Lizzie Bennett diary posts. Very creative.

    Thanks for visiting!

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  17. Suzanne (Parabooklover)May 27, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Gilt sounds really good. I really liked Delirium, hope you enjoyed it :)

    My Stack

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  18. TPMay 27, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Wow you got through quite a few books last week which is awesome :-) I really liked Delirium and Mara Dyer. Hope you enjoy all your books this week.

    Tanya
    Girlxoxo.com

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  19. DarlingNickeyMay 27, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    I really enjoyed Mara Dyer until it became supernatural... that kinda put it a peg down :( but it was still good! And what was wrong with Delirium? Still haven't read it but have 2(!) copies lying around... looking forward to your review then!

    Here are my Books & Love Letters: http://tinyurl.com/c42ayoy
    Nickey @ The Book Shop Assistant

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  20. GiselleMay 27, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    I've been meaning to read Delirium for AGES. But if it took you months that probably means it was tedious huh - length or story wise!? haha. Gilt also sounds awesome!

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  21. JC JonesMay 27, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    All of these titles are new to me. That is the fun of visiting. Here is my post: Stacking the Shelves

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  22. Mary @ BookSwarmMay 27, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    I just finished Drop Dead Healthy--that guy is crazy! I can't imagine putting myself through everything he did. Even in the name of getting healthy.

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  23. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    YOU HAVE DESTINED! I completely forgot that it was out! I am majorly jealous that you have a copy - I MUST acquire one, by whatever means necessary!

    Thanks for dropping by my Stack!
    Renae @ Rolling with the Moments

    PS. Sorry for the caps lock abuse and for being captain obvious xD

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  24. Annette MillsMay 27, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    I'm looking forward to Guilt. I was kind of meh about Unbecoming, and I loved Delirium. I'm reading Pandemonium right now. Curious to read what you have to say! Happy reading!

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  25. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Oh, great books this week! Gilt looks great. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  26. Melissas Eclectic BookshelfMay 27, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Gilt is The Book this week! lol I am wicked curious about your thoughts on Delerium and why it took you so long to get thru!

    My "Added to the Bookshelf" Post.

    ♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf

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  27. Julie@My5monkeysMay 27, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    what a great stash and can't wait for your reviews on the Gilt, and Mara

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  28. Read Write ReviewsMay 27, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Gilt sounds awesome!

    Letterbox Love!

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  29. Kristin @ Addicted to HEAMay 27, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    A month to read a book? That doesn't sound promising... I'll have to look for that review!

    Oh, and the fun stuff you find on YouTube!!!

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  30. Gaby GMay 27, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I love The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, she's so funny :P

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  31. Grace FonsecaMay 27, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    You got some great books this week. Gilt looks interesting. Hope you love all your books. I still need to read Mara Dyer, been hearing mixed reviews on it.

    Grace

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  32. Fall Into BooksMay 27, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    I hope you enjoy all of your books! I want to read the Wings series so bad, but Wings is never in my library when I'm there. I don't buy books unless I've already read them and love them. I'm weird, I know, haha. Anyway, happy reading! :) Thanks for stopping by!

    Amber @ Fall Into Books

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  33. Amanda @Stuck In YA BooksMay 27, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Great haul this week!! I loved Mara Dyer, need to read Gilt!

    http://lovesbooksreviews.blogspot.com/2012/05/stacking-shelves-4.html

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  34. Megan at Book BratsMay 27, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Everyone I know has loved Gilt, so I really cannot wait to break into that! I'm waiting on Delirium but I'm not holding my breath because I'm almost certain that it's a trade gone bad. Oh, well. Enjoy your goodies!

    The Week at Book Brats!

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  35. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogMay 27, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    i'd really like to read Gilt and Mara Dyer.

    Enjoy!

    My post is here:
    Sunday Shout Out

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  36. manda-raeMay 27, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Oh, I may have to check out the Lizzie Bennet diaries. And I'm curious to see what your Delirium review says. I enjoyed it, but I didn't care for Pandemonium. Happy reading!

    Thanks for visiting my haul.

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  37. KristanMay 27, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Thanks for checking out my Stacking the Shelves! You've got me intrigued by these Lizzie Bennet videos. I loved Pride and Prejudice so I'm sure I'll become just as addicted to them. Enjoy your new reads!!

    Kristan @ Lost Amongst the Shelves

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  38. JenniMay 27, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Great haul! I really loved Delirium so I am quite curious about your review. I'll be on the lookout!

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  39. -kMay 27, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Hmmm... a month to read Delirium? I will have to check out your review on that one! I've also heard great things about Guilt - so enjoy!!

    Happy reading!

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  40. elenaMay 27, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Wow, a month? I'm curious to see what you think of it! Also, I've been meaning to check out the Lizzie Bennet stuff, it seems to be a unique way to present P&P.

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  41. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    I keep thinking that I'll read Delirium but keep seeing such mixed reviews on it that I haven't as of yet. I'll be interested to read your review. I'm following you via GFC now. Thanks for visiting my Stacking the Shelves! :)

    ~Merin @ Read and Reviewed

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  42. JenMay 27, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Now I'm curious to see what you thought about Delirium...

    I really liked Gilt -- I'm a sucker for Historical Fiction!

    Thanks so much for stopping by My Sunday Post!

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  43. Small ReviewMay 27, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    I can't wait to read your thoughts on Delirium. Wow, a month! I can totally fill in my own reasons as to why it might take that long to finish, but then again I wasn't a fan :)

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  44. Marlene HarrisMay 27, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    This is a great haul! Gilt looks very interesting. Thanks so much for stopping by my STS post at Reading Reality!

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  45. Bumbles and Fairy-TalesMay 27, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    I have yet to read Delirium, eek! I look forward to seeing what you thought about it too! Gilt is next on my list! Lots of great things happening here, thanks for sharing and happy reading :)

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  46. bookworm105May 27, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I haven't read Delirium or the Unbecoming of Mara Dyer yet. But i hope to. Awesome haul!

    Happy reading! :)

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  47. The Avid ReaderMay 27, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Great books! I want to read the Mara Dyer series. Wings series sounds real good too. Thanks for stopping by.

    Nancy @ The Avid Reader

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  48. LouiseMay 27, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Great haul, Gilt looks awesome! I'll have to watch the rest of the Lizzie Bennet diaries, they look creative :0

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  49. Little Miss BeckyMay 27, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    I seem to remember Delirium taking me a while to read, too...it does start out a bit slow. But I enjoyed it as a whole. :) Can't wait to see what you thought of it!

    Great books this week!

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  50. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    I have both Mara and Delirium, but I haven't read them yet. I can't wait to get my hands on Destined! Gilt looks amazing too :)

    Thanks for stopping by Alison!

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  51. Midnight BloomMay 27, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    I'm kind of surprised you only got The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer just recently, but I hope you really love it! I'm so excited for the sequel to be released later in the year. Happy reading, Alison! :)

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  52. TMay 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Gilt looks awesome! I really enjoyed Delirium, and I'm currently working my way through Mara Dyer - really enjoying it after spending months avoiding it! Happy reading!

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  53. Michelle @ Much Loved BooksMay 27, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Thanks for stopping by.
    I really need to read Destined, this may be a purchase on pay day :)

    Gilt looks like a great read.

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  54. Addie R.May 27, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    I have Delirium on my shelf, so I'm looking forward to your review. I'm also looking forward to your Mara & Gilt reviews. Hope you have a great week!
    Thanks for stopping by!

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  55. JenniferMay 27, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    I have been meaning to read Delirium for a while now. I need to get on that. Gilt looks amazing, as well.

    The Lizzie Bennet diaries are so much fun, haha. Love those vids. Thanks for stopping by, Alison :)

    Jennifer @ Dream Reads

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  56. Michelle SantiagoMay 27, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    the lizzie bennet videos are a find!!! i think i am obsessed now too.

    and i read and loved delirium and i was going to read book #2 ...until i found out that it introduces a love triangle. after everything lena and alex went through and all those sweet moments and then a love triangle?!?! grrrrr!! (lol as you can tell i HATE love triangles a lot!) so, i'm not going to read the rest of the series.

    enjoy your books! and thank you for stopping by my new books post.

    -michelle

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  57. Amy @ Happily Reading Ever AfterMay 27, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    I'm not usually a fan of historical fiction, but I've read good reviews about it. I want to read Destined, but before I can do that, I need to read Illusions!

    Thanks for stopping by.

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  58. Nereyda @Nick and Nereydas Infinite BooklistMay 27, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Damn, I still have to read The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. Gilt looks awesome!

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  59. Ann @ Tea And TextMay 27, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    I still have to read The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, I hear mixed things about it but I'm hoping it won't disappoint. Great grab this week and thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  60. Lisseth TorresMay 27, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    I haven't read Guilt yet but I heard that it's good. Also thank you for introducing me to the Lizzie Bennet Diaries. They are addicting to watch. Oh! Thanks for stopping on my blog =)

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  61. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    I'll tell you a little secret: I didn't finish Delirium. Unfortunately, I just couldn't stand it. I was afraid that if I wrote that, somebody would hit me or something. LOL.

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  62. JenMay 27, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Gilt looks good. I definitely want to read it.

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  63. DeniseFMay 27, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Gilt! I really want to read it and can't wait to see what you think of it!

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  64. LoonyAlanaMay 27, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    There are alot of books there that are on my TBR list! Hope you enjoy them!

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  65. Kari Po-Ku ▲May 27, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    A month? Oh, I'm really curious to read your review. Great haul! :))

    Thanks for dropping by!
    Kari Po-Ku Reads

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  66. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    I LOVED Delirium. It's my favorite novel about love so far. Hope you like it as much as I did!

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  67. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    The Lizzie Bennet Diaries is the best thing ever! xD

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  68. Unabridged BookshelfMay 27, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    That web series looks funny, I am going to go check it out right now. Gilt and Destined are both on my want list so I hope you enjoy them and the other books received this week. Thanks for sharing, and for stopping by. Off to watch My Name is Lizzie Bennet...

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  69. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Oh no! I devoured Delirium .... I'm eager to see what you thought of it!

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  70. Shane @ItchingforBooksMay 27, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Awesome...you're on a roll!

    ~Shane

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  71. roxanne s. sukhanMay 27, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Everytime I visit the bookstore I look a Gilt ...

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  72. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    I haven't read Delirium yet, sorry it took you so long to read it, I hate it when that happens to me.
    Thanks for stopping by!

    Lily

    So say we all!

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  73. Nazish ReadsMay 27, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    I didn't know that you didn't read Delirium yet, I thought I was the only one who didn't, glad I'm not the only one. Looking forward to your review on it.

    And thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog.

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  74. Pooja. SMay 28, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    Great haul, Alison! Hope you enjoy Vertigo and Gilt! I'll be looking out for your review of Delirium. It took you one month? Now I'm curious! Hope you enjoyed The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer! The Bennet Diaries looks fab. I'm checking it out now! I'm sure it's awesome, especially since it's created by Hank Green :D

    http://aandhowareyou.blogspot.in/2012/05/sunday-post-4.html

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  75. CindyMay 28, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Did you not enjoy Delirium? I can't wait to read your thoughts on it! Also, you got Gilt! I cannot wait to read it. I love The Lizzie Bennett Diaries! I just posted about them this past week to spread the word, so I'm hoping I encouraged the obsession :D

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  76. DannyMay 28, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    I am sooo excited to read your Review from Mara Dyer.. I hope you loved it!!!!

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  77. AmyMay 28, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Great haul!! I love Destined!! I thought it was a great end to the series. I hope you enjoy it. Delirium was really great too. Thanks for stopping by my blog hon! Sorry it took forever to comment back, I was out all day yesterday and then passed out early last night.

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  78. Sarah@Catching BooksMay 28, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Awesome books this week!! I just requested Gilt from the library and I can't wait to read!

    Happy reading and thanks for stopping by and have a great memorial day!! Sorry for the late comment!!

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  79. UnknownMay 28, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Great books! Enjoy :)

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  80. Andrea @ The Overstuffed BookcaseMay 28, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Great haul! I own the first two books in the Wings series but I haven't read them yet. One of these days I'll get around to it! And the Lizzie Bennet Diaries are great, aren't they?? Happy reading, and thanks so much for stopping by my blog! ;)

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  81. Giselle @ Book Nerd CanadaMay 28, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Oohhh GILT! Thank you for reminding me that I need that one. Heard awesome things about that one! I really liked the Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. Noah is definitely swoon worthy :P
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    Giselle from booknerd.ca
    Stacking the Shelves

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  82. Lisa @ Lost in LiteratureMay 29, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Ooooo, I just got Delirium myself a few weeks ago and can't wait to read it!! Mara Dyer and Gilt look SO good!! Hope you enjoy your books this week! :)

    Lisa @ Lost in Literature
    My Stacking the Shelves

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  83. Busy BookbloggerMay 29, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I just finished The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer! I really enjoyed it!

    Enjoy your books and thanks for stopping by the blog!

    Melanie
    Reviews of YA Lit

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  84. BrittanyMay 30, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    GAH! I need to get caught up on the Lizzie Bennet Diaries and read MARA DYER! YAY Gilt. Hope you love it. Happy Reading!

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  85. PreciousJune 10, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Thank you for dropping by at my blog (I know this is a really late reply comment but I lost my internet - sorry!) Oh my gosh - Gilt! I saw that at the bookstore and it looks so gorgeous..hope you like it!

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