In My Mailbox {17}

For Review:

The Blackberry Bush by David Housholder

David sent me an ARC of his book. Thanks, David!

Won:

Opal Fire by Barbra Annino

I won this book on Far From Reality. The author was kind enough to sign the book for me. Thank you, Barbra!

Gift:

Captivate (Need, #2) by Carrie Jones

Thanks to Renee from A Path of Joy, now I have a complete set of the NEED series! I read the first book in 2009 and loved it! Read my review HERE.

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Won:

Thanks to Renee for ordering this book for me! I won this book last year from her blog, but unfortunately it got lost in the mail. So, she offered to buy me a book under $10 as a replacement. I chose a copy of Captivate by Carrie Jones (which hasn't arrive yet because it's a paperback pre-order). But then she also bought me a copy of A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods even though I told her that it was unnecessary since I had already chosen a copy of Captivate. But she insisted on buying the book for me. So, I'd like to thank her for her kindness and generosity. Thanks, Renee! You can visit her blog at A Path of Joy.

Gift:

Melissa Marr's Assistant, Donna sent me these Pretty Double Sided Bookmarks SIGNED by Melissa Marr herself! Thanks, Donna!

I'm going to give away one of these + a signed bookplate as shown below to one lucky reader in the near future as a part of a swag pack. I'm currently compiling an assortment of swag, so please be patient!

This is a picture I took from Google Images because my camera is not working. You can visit Melissa Marr HERE. I don't have the book pictured.


Again, a picture I took from Google Image. The items I received are not the ones shown above. Author Kimberly Derting kindly sent me some The Body Finder bookmarks and Desires of The Dead bookmarks + stickers to share with you, my loyal supporters. Thanks, Kim! I'll be adding some of these to the swag pack pile I'm preparing for the giveaway mentioned above.


Update: Thanks to Chris Jasper for sending me some Demon Trapper's Daughter swag! Again, I'm adding some of these to the swag pile. The picture is taken from Google Images, so the items I received are not exactly the ones shown above.

Jana Oliver


UK vs. US
Which is prettier?

Lastly...


Don't forget to enter my giveaway for an e-book of Andy McDougal and the Crypt of the Chimera by Kevin Richardson! It's INTERNATIONAL and ends 16th April, 2011. Entries are low, and I can say that you will definitely win if the number of entries doesn't exceed 20 by the time the contest ends.


And remember to leave a comment on my review for Daughter of Xanadu by Dori Jones Yang and feel free to take the quiz on Goodreads to test your understanding for the book if you've already read the book!

In My Mailbox {15}

For Review:

Daughter of Xanadu by Dori Jones Yang
Thanks, Dori! :)

Won:

The King's Speech by Mark Logue, Peter Conradi

Thanks, The Book Depository!

Other items:

Wall Words - Family is forever

Doily #2 (in Gentian Blue) from Vinyl Wall Art - 3 Different Circular Doily Designs

Thanks to Lori Lee from Twistmo for sending me these lovely items!

Two headbands similar to the one above in pink/blue and pink/purple from ittybittybirdy.

Thanks to Chelsea Ann from ittybittybirdy for sending me these gorgeous headbands!

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I got some nice books today! Yay! :)

Won from Debbie's World of Books
Thanks, Debbie!


Won from The Eclectic Reader
Thanks, Teddyree!


Won from Medeia Sharif

Thanks, Medeia!

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Review:

Star in the Middle by Carol Larese Millward
Thanks to Carol for sending me a signed copy of this book!


Logic of Demons by H.A. Goodman

Thanks to Harold for sending me a copy of this book!

Won:

Pathfinder (Major Ariane Kedros, #3) by Laura E. Reeve
I won this on The Journey into Publishing. Thanks to Alice V for sending me this book!


Tongue In Chic (Fortune Hunter, #2) by Christina Dodd
I won this on The Journey into Publishing. Thanks to Alice V for sending me this book!


Minder (Ganzfield, #1) by Kate Kaynak
I won this on Ruby Reads. Thanks to Kate Kaynak for ordering this book for me!

Purchase:

My Soul to Take (Soul Screamers, #1) by Rachel Vincent
(Read my review)

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Falling For Romeo by Jennifer Laurens

Thanks to Lisa Faber from Bookworm Lisa for sending me a copy of this book plus a bookworm bookmark and a Thirteenth Crime bookmark! *Hugs and kisses!* I've finished reading this book. Review coming soon.

Dream BIGGER: Reclaiming a Life of Joy and Ease by Julie Wise
Thanks to Julie for sending me a copy of this book! I won it at Damla's blog, Sweepstake Lover. I'm currently reading this book.


Deceive Me Once by Valerie Massey Goree (My Review)
Thanks to Valerie for sending a copy of this book to me! I won this at A. J. Hawke's blog.


Extraordinary by Nancy Werlin


The Julian Game by Adele Griffin

A big thank you to Stephanie Nordkap from Curling Up By The Fire for ordering these two books from The Book Depository for me! I won these books on her blog. *Hugs!*

Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder
(Hardcover vs. Paperback)

I won the paperback copy, but I love the hardcover one better. It has a historical fiction "feel" and the picture is just gorgeous! Anyway, I'd like to thank Donna Smith from A Happy Booker for ordering this book for me. I won this from her Gratitude Giveaway.

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For Review


Falling From Grace (Grace, #1) by S.L. Naeole
Thanks for sending me this book, Sharon!

Gift From Friend


Oh My Goth by Gena Showalter
I received a free copy of this book from Jia Gayles from The Knight Agency. She is a helpful and kind person who always does her best in assisting her clients and friends. Thank you for this surprise gift, Jia!

Bought


The Witch's Daughter by Cade Merrill, Carol Ellis
Read my review HERE


Beastly by Alex Flinn
Read my review HERE


Artemis Fowl (Paperback) by Eoin Colfer

In My Mailbox {9}

For Review:


The Blood of Cain by T.L. Gray
Thanks for sending it to me, T.L.!

Won:


Freefall by Mindi Scott
Won from The Hiding Spot - Thanks, Sara and Mindi!

Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players, Online Gamers, and Other Dwellers of Imaginary Realms by Ethan Gilsdorf
Won from Fiction Writers Review - Thanks, Michael!

In My Mailbox {8} : Thank You, Valorie!

I can't believe my good luck! OK, be patient! Let me tell you what happened. On July 24, 2010, I received an e-mail from Valorie, saying that I won a giveaway on her blog, Truth Be Told.

See this lovely button? Grab it here:

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It turns out, I won a $10 off coupon from Bella's Story Bands. BUT, 3 months later, the owner of the shop decided to back out and is not sending anything to any of the 5 winners.

Valorie kindly offered me two options: either to purchase a piece of my choice up to $18 dollars from the shop (Bella's Story Bands) or send me a $10 gift card from anywhere. Obviously, I chose the latter.

There are three reasons:

1) I love to read books and have quite a lot of books on my wish list.
2) The sponsor backed out of the deal after Valorie has put so much effort into helping her shop getting some exposure.
3) I don't wish to see Valorie spending money to buy an item from someone who is so irresponsible.

So I requested for either one of these two books from The Book Depository. She said that she will be sending me a surprise, that is, she will pick the book for me. I agreed happily because I love surprises.

City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare


Fallen (Fallen, #1) by Lauren Kate

Today, I spotted two parcels from TBD sitting on the medium-sized boulder near my gate. My sister went to get them for me . (Thanks, Alice!). I unwrapped my presents and TA-DAH! There are two books, City of Bones and Fallen, both ordered by Valorie! I'm literally jumping up and down with joy and kissing the books! Of course, I won't forget to thank her for being so tremendously kind!

Valorie!

Valorie's Online Connections:
www.TruthBeToldBlog.com
www.Twitter.com/TruthBeToldBlog
www.Twitter.com/TruthBeTold_Nay

In My Mailbox {7}

Echoes (Fingerprints, #1-3) by Melinda Metz
Won from Confessions of a Bookaholic


The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal
Won from M.J.Scott's blog

A Foreign Country: New Zealand Speculative Fiction
Won from Goodreads' giveaway.

Brigitta of the White Forest by Danika Dinsmore (signed copy)
Won from C.Lee McKenzie's blog