Saturday, July 21, 2012

Bookish Recap

I'm joining Tynga's Reviews' meme Stacking the Shelves and The Story Siren's In My Mailbox meme today. Thanks for hosting Tynga and Kristi!

On the Blog This Week


Manga Mondays:


Reviews:


Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter

CONTEST!!!!



Read Outside the Box


Books I Read This Week



The House at Riverton by Kate Morton



Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry


 Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins

Books Received This Week


Library Stash


Dreamless (Starcrossed #2) by Josephine Angelini


To End All Wars by Adam Hochschild


Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell Smith
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  1. AnonymousJuly 21, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    I really want to read Pushing The Limits and I loved Spellbound! HEX HALL <3! And, I need to star the Starcrossed series! Great book haul!
    Check out mine: http://vivalabooks.wordpress.com/2012/07/21/stacking-the-shelves-5/

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  2. Drea ShaneJuly 21, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Pushing the Limits was good and Goddess Interrupted looks fantastic. Cute blog! Visit my haul at http://andreaheltsley.blogspot.com/2012/07/stacking-shelves-3.html

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  3. AnonymousJuly 21, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Great haul! I still have to read Starcrossed before Dreamless but I hope you enjoy your books! :)

    Check out my Stacking the Shelves!

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  4. Katja WeinertJuly 21, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    I've heard such good things about Pushing the Limits, and I really have to pick up the Hex Hall book cause I did enjoy the first two Happy reading:)
    Katja @ YA's the Word

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  5. Nereyda @Nick and Nereydas Infinite BooklistJuly 21, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    I freaking loved Pushing the Limits! I still need to read JosephineAngelinis books. Awesome week, will have to check out your contest.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 21, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Dreamless looks like one I'd like. But I'm prone to buying books by covers and cover blurbs.

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  7. brandileigh2003July 21, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Loved Pushing the Limits and hope that you do too.
    Happy reading,
    Brandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog

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  8. Jessica (Peace Love Books)July 21, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    I got Pushing the Limits in the mail this week and can't wait to crack into it!!! It looks so good!! Hope you enjoy all you got :)

    Here's My STS!

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  9. LoonyAlanaJuly 21, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I haven't read Hex Hall yet actually, but hear good things. Sounds like from the other comments I need to look further into Pushing the Limits, too!

    Alana's Haul @DarkObsessionChronicles

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  10. Sarah@Catching BooksJuly 21, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Awesome books this week Alison!! I hope you enjoy them all :D

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  11. Grace FonsecaJuly 21, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Pushing the Limits was awesome. Great haul of books.

    Grace

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  12. MellianeJuly 22, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    OOh I really want to read spell bound, I hope you'll enjoy all your new books. Happy reading!

    here is mine

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  13. MirjamJuly 22, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    I have another book by Kate Morton lying around somewhere which I still need to read. Nice haul! Happy reading!
    My STS

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  14. Vegan YA NerdsJuly 22, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    My parents are reading Kate Morton's books at the moment and they want to pass them onto me once they're done, I'll be keeping an eye out for your review!

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  15. JennyJuly 22, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Oooo Pushing the Limits! Did you love it? I absolutely adored that one:) I still need to read Spell Bound ad well, I love Sophie's snark! Can't wait to see what you thought of both Alison!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Dreamless is really good! I can't wait to read Pushing the Limits!

    Happy reading!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  17. PatriciaJuly 22, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    What did you think about Pushing the Limits? I loved it! (Saying something.. It's YA, after all. ROFL)

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  18. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Looks like you've read some great books this week, and got a good haul! Hope you enjoy all three books; To End All Wars and Elizabeth the Queen look interesting from their covers.

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  19. LivvyJuly 22, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    I loved Pushing the Limits! :) It was a really great read!

    Lovely books this week!

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  20. Kathy MartinJuly 22, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Nice week! I loved Pushing the Limits. Happy reading!

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  21. Mary @SweepingMeJuly 22, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    I am dying to read Dreamless. It sounds so awesome!
    Thanks for stopping by my STS.

    Have a great week of reading!

    Mary

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  22. DeniseFJuly 22, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    I have been wanting to read To End All Wars for a while. I can't wait to see what you think of it!

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  23. GinJuly 22, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I'm reading Pushing the Limits next week! Dreamless is INCREDIBLE! Just posted my review yesterday, actually. Hope you love it as much as I!

    Have a great week and thanks for stopping by my IMM!

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  24. TiffanyJuly 22, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I've been seeing Pushing the limits everywhere. It just makes me want to buy it even more. I also can't wait to get Spell Bound.

    Thanks for stopping by my STS!! :D

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  25. Alisa SeleneJuly 22, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    This is the second person who I have seen who listed
    'Pushing The Limits' so I might need to check it out!

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  26. Shelley RomanoJuly 22, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    In humble opinion, Pushing the Limits was really good! I hope you like it as well.

    Shelley @
    http://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/2012/07/stacking-shelves-13.html

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  27. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    You got a lot of good books...I have Dreamless on my just haven't read it yet...Happy Reading :)

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  28. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    I haven't read Starcrossed yet, but I've seen a lot of good things about it. I need to check it out some time! :)
    I hope you enjoyed Pushing The Limits. It was a great book for me, but I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it.
    Happy reading, Alison ! :)

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  29. KarenJuly 22, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Did you enjoy Pushing the Limits? I loved that one.
    I still have to read the Rachel Hawkins series - it looks like a good one!

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  30. kristy1504July 22, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    I really want to read the Hex Hall books, they look great! Enjoy all your books and thanks for stopping by my blog! :)

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  31. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Dreamless looks really interesting AND it has a beautiful cover. Hope you like all your books, Alison! :)

    Have a good week.

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  32. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Oh, man. Everybody keeps going on about Pushing the Limits! LOL. This is pushing MY limits. I have got to read iT!! Hope you enjoy it. :)

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  33. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Great haul! Hope you enjoy them :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  34. Mel@ThedailyprophecyJuly 22, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Hex Hall; I really want to read these books! Happy reading, you have a great haul :D

    http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.nl/2012/07/showcase-sunday-amazing-edition.html

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  35. Theta SigmaJuly 22, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    Quite a wide range there. I have Pushing The Limits on my Wish List.

    There's also been a lot of press about The House At Riverton due to television publicity that it received when it was first released in the UK.

    Enjoy your reads.

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  36. Book SakeJuly 22, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I need to read the Hex Hall series, looks so good!

    - Jessica @ Book Sake

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  37. Montana @ The Book BellesJuly 22, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    You got some great books! I loved Pushing The Limits. I hope you enjoy it :)

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  38. TheBookSlayerJuly 22, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Pushing the Limits has been making huge waves in the blogging community lately! I feel like I really need to read it now. I hope you enjoy Dreamless! It was a fabulous book & great sequel.

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  39. Suzanne (Parabooklover)July 22, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    I loved Dreamless, hope you enjoy it too. Enjoy your books. Happy Reading!

    Thanks for stopping by my Stack :)

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  40. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Nice haul this week! I wish I read more biographies, but I'm not much of a non-fiction reader, though Queen Elizabeth's life would be a fascinating read!

    jenn | my stacking the shelves

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  41. ChrystalJuly 22, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Wow great selection of books. I think Queen Elizabeth's life would be a wonderful read. :)

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  42. Giselle @ Book Nerd CanadaJuly 22, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Ahh PUSHING THE LIMITS was such a great contemporary read! I hope you enjoy it like I did. Thanks so much for dropping by hun :)
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    Giselle from booknerd.ca
    Stacking the Shelves

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  43. KristaJuly 22, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Pushing the Limits looks so good and I have seen so many fantastic reviews for it. Great haul! Happy reading :)

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  44. Kara_MalinczakJuly 22, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Yes, on The House at Riverton. I really want to read that! Did you like it? It sounds kind of epic!

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  45. LizaJuly 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    I liked Dreamless.

    Pushing the Limits has been on everyone's list. I'm afraid now my expectations will be so high, I'll be disappointed. =(

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  46. Crystal B.July 22, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Great haul! You have some pretty great books! I can't wait to see your review for pushing the limits because I've been drooling over that book for a while lol

    Thanks for stopping by my blog post and have a great week :D

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  47. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Pushing The Limits is my next kindle read, and it looks great. I didn't really enjoy Dreamless, it was a dnf for me, I'm afraid.

    New follower :)

    Check out my mailbox

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  48. ellepauletteJuly 22, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Awesome haul this week! I have already added it to my TBR list.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Dani

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  49. LizzyJuly 22, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I had some mixed feelings about Starcrossed, so I'll be interested to see what you think of the second book. I'm waiting on some reviews before I grab it. Happy reading :)

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  50. Melissas Eclectic BookshelfJuly 22, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    I really want to read some Kate Morton! hope you will be reviewing that one!

    Thanks for stopping by My Added to the Bookshelf Post!

    ♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf

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  51. Randi MJuly 22, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Great haul! :) I'm really looking forward to Pushing the Limits & I've been meaning to read something by Kate Morton (I think The House at Riverton is on my bookshelf!)

    Thank you for stopping by my blog! :)

    Randi @ Cardigans, Coffee & Bookmarks

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  52. DarleneJuly 22, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    I've heard that The House at Riverton is really good! I still need to read Starcrossed! Hope you enjoy all your new books!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.ca/2012/07/stacking-shelves-july-22-2012.html

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  53. AshleyJuly 22, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Awesome recap! I hope you loved Pushing the Limits as much as I did!! Also I'm kind of jealous that you got Dreamless. I actually wasn't a huge fan of Starcrossed but I'd still love to see what happens!

    Thanks for stopping by booknook! :)

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  54. Emily @ Falling For YAJuly 22, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Great recap =D I really loved Pushing The Limits it was so much better then I originally though it was going to be!

    Thanks for stopping by my STS

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  55. Fall Into BooksJuly 22, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Great shelf! I love Spellbound and Dreamless! :D

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Amber @ Fall Into Books

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  56. SabinaJuly 22, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Great haul! I still need to read Starcrossed.
    Thanks for stopping by my STS and the follow. I'm already following you. =)

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  57. WinterHavenJuly 22, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Great week!! I love the cover of Dreamless!! I still need to read Starcrossed but I might have to buy the sequel just for the gorgeous cover! Happy reaidng =)

    New follower =)

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  58. Obsession with BooksJuly 22, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    So many amazing books Alison! I loved Pushing the Limits, Dreamless and Hex Hall..

    Happy reading!!

    Sharon @ http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/the-sunday-post-stacking-shelves-22nd.html

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  59. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 22, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    I've heard that Pushing the Limits is amazing and can't wait to read it. I keep meaning to check out the Hex Hall series, too. Enjoy all of your books!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  60. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    Great recap! I still have to read Spellbound. I have to see how the series ends. Can't wait to read your reviews :)

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  61. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    I just read Pushing the Limits too! It was good. I really want to read Starcrossed and Dreamless. Thanks for stopping by!

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  62. Valia LindJuly 23, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    I love Josie's books!!!! I think she just does a fabulous job with the mythology aspect!!! Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by! I love having you on the blog :-D

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  63. Lauren BJuly 23, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    Looks like you've been busy this week. Hope you enjoy them all.
    Thanks for stopping by!

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  64. MilkaJuly 23, 2012 at 3:44 AM

    Pushing Limits sounds interesting!
    Thanks for stopping by at my blog :)

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  65. Jen R.July 23, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Argh, can't believe I haven't read Spell Bound yet! I need to know what happens next! :P I hope you enjoy reading it!

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  66. Jennifer @ Bad Bird ReadsJuly 23, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    I heard great things about Pushing the Limits. I too am going to read it soon. Great haul this week. :)

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  67. GiselleJuly 23, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Pushing the Limits is SO good! one of my top reads this year! Awesome haul!!

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  68. Melanie McCulloughJuly 23, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Everyone seems to adore Pushing the Limits. I have an ARC, I just need to get to it. Ugh. So many books. In any case, hope you enjoy all.

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  69. Amy @ Happily Reading Ever AfterJuly 23, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I so want to read Pushing the Limits. I still need to read Hex Hall. I seriously need to do a massive reading frenzy on my TBR pile.

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  70. BeckyJuly 23, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I'm reading Pushing the Limits next and I am really excited for it. I also have Dreamless but I haven't read it yet. Happy reading!

    Thanks for stopping by my haul.

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  71. The Headless OwlJuly 23, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Pushing the Limits! I've heard such great things about that one. Really need to get my hands on it! Hope you enjoy it, Alison! Also, I love your header. So cute. :)

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  72. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I requested Pushing the Limits for review, it looks great.
    Happy reading.

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  73. CayceJuly 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Great haul! Pushing the Limits is really good. And I love the cover of The House at Riverton. Want to visit that garden.

    Thanks for stopping by, Ali! :) Enjoy your books!

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  74. Mackenzie @ Oh, For the Love of Books!July 23, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Great haul! I still gotta read the Hex Hall series. I've heard some great things about it! Hope you enjoy your books!

    All the best ♥
    Mackenzie @ Oh, For the Love of Books!

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  75. Ashley @ Book LabyrinthJuly 23, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Love the Hex Hall books - they're a lot of fun. Pushing the Limits was pretty good as well.

    Enjoy! =)

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  76. manda-raeJuly 23, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Dreamless, *gasps*. I'm still waiting to get my copy from the library. Uber-excited for that one. And after this week, I've decided I need to read Pushing the Limits. I've heard awesome things about it. Love the books this week.

    Thanks for visiting my haul.

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  77. Andrea @ The Overstuffed BookcaseJuly 23, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    My friend got Pushing the Limits for me at BEA and I wasn't really interested in reading it but now all these people are loving it, so I'm looking forward to it! But she hasn't sent it to me yet! :( Great haul, and thanks so much for stopping by my StS! :D

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  78. ShariJuly 23, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    I recently read Pushing The Limits and LOVED it! Hope you have a great week and thanks for stopping by My Neurotic Book Affair

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  79. Just a Lil LostJuly 23, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I've heard a lot of great things about Pushing the Limits! AND Spellbound.. really curious to see what that one's like!

    Happy reading and thanks for stopping by!

    Michele | Stacking the Shelves

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  80. Sara of The Page SageJuly 23, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    I've heard nothing but good things about Pushing the Limits! I hope you enjoy it! And Rachel Hawkins' books look fantastic.

    Happy Reading!

    Around the World Giveaway

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  81. Alisa SeleneJuly 24, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Awesome haul! I am curious about 'Pushing The Limits'! I hope you post a review :)

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  82. April (BooksandWine)July 24, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Pushing The Limits looks good. Also yayyyy for the library! <3

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  83. Jackee RenaheJuly 24, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Dreamless looks good! I still haven't gotten around to reading Starcrossed yet. Happy reading! =)

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