Sunday, January 29, 2012

In My Mailbox (23)

In My Mailbox (IMM) was started by The Story Siren a few years back, and is a great way for bloggers to give the books they are reading (or are planning to read) a quick mention.


Beneath a Meth Moon
By Jacqueline Woodson
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Publication Date: February 2nd, 2012
Source: ARC
Goodreads Synopsis
Jacqueline Woodson is a great writer of issues. I loved Feathers and If You Come Softly, and I think this book will be amazingly heartbreaking. Stay tuned!

The Dead of Winter
By Chris Priestley
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication Date: January 31st, 2012
Source: ARC
Goodreads Synopsis
I requested this from NetGalley awhile back and was denied, so imagine my surprise when I got a copy in the mail. I'm pretty excited to read this one!

Lovetorn
By Kavita Daswani
Publisher: HarperTeen
Publication Date: January 17th, 2012
Source: Library
Goodreads Synopsis
My daughter used to go to a private school that was heavily Indian and I befriended several moms who were in arranged marriages, and some who even expected their American-born daughter to follow suit. I've always been intrigued by the whole idea, especially when girls are raised here.
The Wood Queen
By Karen Mahoney
Publisher: Flux
Publication Date: February 8th, 2012
Source: Library
Goodreads Synopsis
I'm not sure if I'll read this yet. I didn't love The Iron Witch, but I liked it enough to consider reading the second book. We'll see if I get time...


There Is No Dog
By Meg Rosoff
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Publication Date: January 24th, 2012
Source: Purchase
Goodreads Synopsis
I HAD to get this book because it was the subject of much controversy in the UK when it came out over there last fall. Apparently, a lot of Christian schools had a problem with Meg portraying God as a girl-crazy, slovenly, teenage boy. Anyhow, I was intrigued even before all that, but now, I have to read it.
Getting Over Garrett Delaney
By Abby McDonald
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication Date: January 24th, 2012
Source: Library
Goodreads Synopsis
This looks really cute, and since one of my New Year's resolutions was to read more Contemporary, I picked this up. Stay tuned!



Try Not to Breathe
By Jennifer Hubbard
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Publication Date: January 19th, 2012
Source: Purchase
Goodreads Synopsis
I've been waiting for this to come out. The advance buzz has been really great and it addresses a very important topic that isn't addressed much in YA.

Switched
By Amanda Hocking
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date: January 3rd, 2012
Source: Purchase
Goodreads Synopsis
Okay, so I had to see for myself what all the hype was about. Amanda Hocking: Self-pub Star! From what I've heard, this is an amazing book, so I'm giving it shot! I will let you know what I think...

Wonder Show
By Hannah Barnaby
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication Date: March 20th, 2012
Source: ARC/NetGalley
Goodreads Synopsis
Is it a The Night Circus for kids? I don't know, but the cover is fabulous, and I am just drawn to this book. I think it will be a great read-aloud for my kids. Stay tuned!


This Is Not a Test
By Courtney Summers
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date: June 19th, 2012
Source: ARC/NetGalley
Goodreads Synopsis
Zombies mashed up with Contemporary YA? Yes, please! This book look amazing. Also, the cover give it the perfect amount of creep-factor. I'm feeling really fortunate to have gotten a copy since I've heard they stopped approving them quite quickly. Yay, Me!

7 comments:

  1. Great haul! I am also interested in many of these books, particularly There is No Dog. Can't wait to read your thoughts!

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  2. Great books this week. I got a few of them as well. There is No Dog looks awesome! I hope that you enjoy your new books!

    Kristina
    Ladybug Storytime

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  3. Some great books. This is not a test sounds great! But so long till the release lol dam not having an ereader to use NetGalley!

    Happy Reading!

    My IMM :http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com/2012/01/imm-25-my-first-imm-of-2012.html

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  4. Lovetorn sounds interesting. I have Getting over Garret on my list too. And This is Not a Test sounds great too. Great haul. Here's mine: http://danicapage.blogspot.com/2012/01/in-my-mailbox-12.html

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  5. Great books and I got a few of these at ALA. I think yes to the Night Circus book. ;)

    Jen

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  6. Yay for This is not a Test! Love Courtney Summers. I got one too on NetGalley and I can't wait to read it!
    Em
    My IMM post
    A Beautiful Madness

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  7. Great set! Lovetorn sounds fabulous. I want to read The Wood Queen too.
    My IMM

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