In My Mailbox #104: New Books This Week

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I had a brilliant week this week. Aside from receiving some fab books in the post, I was also given some in person. On Thursday, I went down to London for the day, to visit my favourite people at the Simon & Schuster offices and to attend Phil Earle's Being Billy launch party. I'll most likely write a report of my day next week, as I have cool pics and info to share from Phil's fantastic night. Anyway, I got to S&S and was greeted with hugs, swag and exciting US ARCs. Oh, the fun!! Big thanks to K, as always. ;)

This week, I think my postmen kind of hated me. When the regular dude delivered a few packages today, he even said "More for you. You're keeping me in a job". Ha, just doing my bit for the postal service. Here's what I ended up with this week:

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For review:

• Fifty Fifty by S. L. Powell

This sounds like an interesting thriller. It's not a genre I read a lot of, so I'm looking forward to it.

• Siren by Tricia Rayburn

I can't wait to read this. And check out the eyes on the cover!

• Neversuch House by Elliot Skell

This sounds like something I'll like, and again I really like the cover. It looks like fantasy fairytale.

• Diary of a Parent Trainer by Jenny Smith (UK proof/ARC).

Sounds funny!

• Department 19 by Will Hill (UK proof/ARC)

I can't wait to read this. A top secret person acquired a proof copy for me, and I can't thank said person enough. It's about vampires. Yay!

• In the Bag by Jim Carrington

Such a nice finished copy, and I'm sure I'll reading it soon. It sounds like a great read.

• Tyranny by Lesley Fairfield

Read this and loved it.

• Lulu and the Brontosaurus by Judith Viorst & Lane Smith

Read this today too. Lovely 5+ story with great artwork!

• Random by Craig Robertson

This is for the S&S blogger event I'm attending next month, as Craig is going to be there. It's adult crime, but I think I'll give it a go.

• The Double Life of Core Parry by Angela McAllister

I think both me and my mum will like this one. The Victorian era is always interesting.

• Magicalamity by Kate Saunders

Evil fairies! Sounds hilarious.

• Grace by Morris Gleitzman

I love Morris Gleitzman. I'm not overly keen on this UK cover, but I'm sure the story will be brilliant as always.

• The Book of Spells: A Private Prequel by Kate Brian

I'm not sure why this series has suddenly turned paranormal, but who cares?! Sounds good, and I do like this series.

• The Demon Collector by Jon Mayhew (UK proof/ARC)

I'm really looking forward to reading this. Not sure how long I'll be able to resist!

• Invisible Fiends: The Crowmaster by Barry Hutchison

Now does this look creepy or what? This copy was couriered to my house and arrived at 7.30 in the morning. Mum wasn't too impressed, but I quite like being woken up by creepy crowmasters.

• Shift by Jeri Smith-Ready (US ARC)

YAY!! YAY!! That is all.

• Nocturne by Christine Johnson (US ARC)

I saw the UK cover for this and it is PRETTY.

• Darkness Becomes Her by Kelly Keaton (US ARC)
  

Again I say YAY! 40 pages in and so far I like. A lot.

• Choker by Elizabeth Woods (US ARC)

I can't wait to read this either. It's high on my TBR pile, even though the UK publication now isn't until January 2012.


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Bought:

• Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

Look at the shininess! It looks, and sounds, rather good.

• Slice of Cherry by Dia Reeves

I read the first page of this and it was deliciously dark. Can't wait to read it all.

• Prom & Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg

Yay for Elizabeth! She's great, and her books are fun.

• Deadly Little Games by Laurie Faria Stolarz

Has anyone else besides Crooked Carla read this series? I really like it...

• My Soul to Steal by Rachel Vincent

I have the US editions of the rest of this series, and I always have to have my books match!

• Being Billy by Phil Earle

I read this months ago when Phil sent me a signed proof, but how could I go to his launch party and not buy a finished copy?! He signed this one for me too.. thanks mate!

• House of Night: Awakened by P.C. & Kristin Cast

I need to catch up with this series. I love the US editions cos they're hardback and have a poster on the inside cover. Very cool.


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Gift:

• The Owl Keeper by Christine Brodien-Jones

My mum bought me this after I saw it on Cat's blog, Beyond Books. I have a feeling I'll love it!



Happy reading, everyone!