In My Mailbox - October 30, 2011

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by The Story Siren where we show what books have found a new home with us!

This is actually two weeks worth as I've been super busy with life and neglected my poor blog :(  I'm also posting the reviews in my backlog so be prepared for daily goodies coming up! Sorry guys, but hope you enjoy.

The Faerie Ring by Kiki Hamilton - I heart all things fae and after seeing this around with lots of great reviews, I knew I  HAD to read it!
Virtuosity by Jessica Martinez - A book about music, I'm so there (I actually reviewed music prior to book blogging!)
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater - Huge fan so a must read for me :D

Beautiful Chaos (Caster Chronicles #3) by Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl - Can't wait for this next installment!
The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus #2) by Rick Riordan - As a mom of boys, I am a mega fan of all things Rick Riordan :-P

Won:

The Darkest Surrender (Lords of the Underworld #8) by Gena Showalter

The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon

What goodies did you get?

In My Mailbox - October 16, 2011

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Illuminate by Aimee Agresti - this line of the synopsis sold me "With the help of a mysterious book, she uncovers a network of secret passageways from the hotel’s". I love secrets and stories centered around mystery...and books about books!

The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman - an adult book that caught my eye, more secrets! "Hoffman delivers her most masterful work yet—one that draws on her passion for mythology, magic, and archaeology and her inimitable understanding of women. " What a combo, I can't wait to get started!

What goodies did you get this week?

In case you missed it, last Thursday was the 125th anniversary of The Night Circus! To celebrate I interviewed the author, Erin Morgenstern and have a copy to giveaway. Click here to check it out.

In My Mailbox - October 11, 2011

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The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson - I've always been fascinated by Jack the Ripper (Thanks so much Kate!)

A Room Swept White by Sophie Hannah - A special thanks to Penguin Canada's street team for this one

Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick - One word..Patch!

What goodies did you get this week?

In My Mailbox - October 2, 2011

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This week I squeed a few times :D

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor - I've seen numerous people rave about this one, plus I enjoyed her previous book Lips Touch: Three Times, so I HAD to get this!

Clockwork Prince by Cassie Clare - Cassie is one of my all time favorite writers, I love her world building.

The Demon's Surrender by Sarah Rees Brennan - This is one series I have yet to start and know I will love. When I was at Word on the Street Toronto, I saw this one the Simon & Schuster table...and it was only $6!!! Now that I own the complete trilogy, I really should have a reading marathon...that is the one benefit to starting it late :D

What goodies did you get this week?

In My Mailbox - September 18, 2011

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Outside the Ordinary World by Dori Ostermiller - I won this from booktrib.com. It's a story about love and betrayal and regrets!

A Million Suns by Beth Revis - the second book in the Across the Universe series. I wouldn't call myself a huge sci-fi fan but I loved Across the Universe so can't wait for the story to continue.

The Catastrophic History of You & Me by Jess Rothernberg - I'm always up for love stories and this title plus Lauren Olivers blurb sold me :D

..and see that card, it's an invitation to TD Canadian Children's Literature Awards! Thank you so much The Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC), it is an honor to be invited.

Circle of Fire by Michelle Zink - the final book of this trilogy :(
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - I think this was my most anticipated book for 2011.
Sweetly by Jackson Pearce - a companion to Sisters Red which was a fun read last year

Random House Canada organized a fun party for the launch day of The Night Circus. In the middle on downtown Toronto (and Vancouver) they had a uni-cyclist juggling, lady on stilts, popcorn...and free books! Dressed up in black and white with red scarves (if you've read the book you will know why) are the RH crew, literally handing out books to passer-bys, likely on their way to school or work. I met up with Nicole from All I Ever Read plus I finally had the chance to mee Jess and Lindsey from RH in person. What a way to start off the work day :D

In My Mailbox - September 11, 2011

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Shut Out by Kody Keplinger - Kody's debut, The DUFF, was a favorite of mine last year and so I've been eager to read this ever since she announced it was coming!

Miss Peregrines's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs - I had heard great buzz about this book but I wasn't sure if this would be something I would like. After making a post last month about book trailers, Shannon mentioned how fantastic this book trailer was and I was sold! (Click here to see it for yourself)

Also, congrats to Chey for winning my Back to the Books giveaway, she picked Beauty Queens by Libba Bray!

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(Today my thoughts are with everyone affected by 9/11 - I will never forget)

In My Mailbox - September 4, 2011

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Kiss Crush Collide by Christina Meredith - I found this one on goodreads.com and know I'm going to love it! "With graceful and honest writing and an electric love story, this is a book about growing into your own skin. For fans of Perfect Chemistry, Sarah Dessen, and John Green."

Tilt by Alan Cumyn - a teen male protagonist!!

Everything We Ever Wanted by Sara Shepard - yes THAT Sara Shepard but this is her first adult novel.

Fragile Eternity and Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr - I haven't started this fae series yet but have always meant to. When I found these two books on sale, I grabbed them!

What goodies did you get?

Love YA? Enter to in 1 of 5 ARCs!!!
My Back to the Books Giveaway is found here. Open to Cdn & US residents and ends September 7th!

In My Mailbox - August 28, 2011

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Circle of Fire swag from a Twitter win, thanks @ProphecyPress and Michelle Zink! Michelle is seriously the best, she is super sweet and a pleasure to chat with. I'm a little sad that this series is over, but can't wait for her new book A Temptation of Angels which is set for release in March.

Flash and Bones by Kathy Reichs - Kathy came to Toronto as part of her book tour last week, this is her latest book in the Temperance Brennan series! For those that may not know, this is the series in which the TV show Bones is based on.

What goodies did you get this week?

In My Mailbox - August 21, 2011

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Deadly Cool by Gemma Halliday - I love murder mysteries but have to admit I discovered this book because of  it's beautiful cover!
Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon - I'm a huge fan of fate, add in the "darkly handsome Adam DeRís" and I was sold!
Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson - "Once a century, one person is chosen for greatness. Elisa is the chosen one." In addition to fate, I'm a sucker for struggles with destiny...and from what I've heard, the world building is amazing.

Isle of Blood by Rick Yancey -the third (and NOT final) book in the Monstrumologist series.
Variant by Robison Wells - Two people at Harper said this was full of win (they did the same for Divergent), also liking that this is a male protagonist!
Goliath by Scott Westerfeld - the final book in the Leviathan trilogy, I can't wait! I am fascinated by the artwork and have already snuck a peak :D

A few classics to add to my collection. Sadly, when I was putting the books on my shelf (I'm going to read them 'one day' LOL) I realized I already have the same Dr. Jekyll & Mr Hyde! I must make a list of what I have already then see about exchanging this one.

What goodies did you get this week?

In My Mailbox - August 14, 2011

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by The Story Siren where we show what books have found a new home with us!

This week I got :

Virals by Kathy Reichs (I love her Temperance Brennan books so hoping to enjoy her first foray into YA)

Crossed by Ally Condie (Matched ended on such a cliffhanger, I need to know what happened to Cassia and Ky)

Bloodrose by Andrea Cremer (the final book of a trilogy I am loving)

Legacy by Katherine Webb (I am a sucker for books that deal with family secrets)

13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher (now if you follow my blog you will know I am not for dark books, but this has touched so many people and if the message is that powerful, I'm all for it!)

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater (by one of my favorite authors, I can't wait to read this!)

Thanks to Scholastic Canada and Harper Collins. A huge thanks to Penguin Canada for a great night Wednesday and hosting the YA focus group. I met some fabulous bloggers! **waves Hi to Nicole, Jenn, Brenna, Gwenyth, Erin, Jackie and Bronwyn!**

What goodies did you get this week?

I also have two great giveaways going on this week:

• win a book of your choice for my 2nd blogoversary 
• One Day prize pack