In My Mailbox is a meme created and hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren with inspiration from Alea at Pop Culture Junkie. All book titles link to further info at Goodreads. All books in this IMM post have been received for review/bought/gifted/ loaned/UK Book Toured/NetGalley-ed/acquired through nefarious means.
Firelight
Sophie Jordan
OUP 2011
This title was responsible for The Crooked Shelf bemoaning the lack of "dragon sexy times", which would have been enough to inspire me to take a peek. Even without that impetus it looks like it has an original premise and should be an enjoyable read.
Twenty Boy Summer
Sarah Ockler
Little Brown 2009
This book has been on my wishlist forever and I have heard only good things about it. I meant to read it during Banned Books Week last year and am glad that I now have time and opportunity to take a look.
Sweethearts
Sara Zarr
Little Brown 2008
Forever Young Adult have worn me down with their endless, fawning references to Cameron Quick and I could wait no longer to find out who this mythic figure might be. I'll be investigating Marcus Flutie next...
I Know It's Over
C Kelly Martin
Random House 2009
Another title that I've wanted to read for a while. Once again, I've read only positive reviews of this book and like the premise.
My Name Is Memory
Ann Brashares
Hodder and Stoughton 2010
I remember being quite intrigued by this one when it was first released and, while I think the idea has been done before, it sounds like the kind of story that could entirely transport the reader.
My Soul To Take
Rachel Vincent
Harlequin 2009
I am curious to see what the author does with banshees. That is all.
Everything I Needed To Know About Being A Girl, I Learned From Judy Blume
Jennifer O'Connell (ed)
Pocket Books 2007
This is a collection of essays by 24 authors who include Meg Cabot, Diane Peterfreund and Megan McCafferty. I'm about half way through and have found them touching, funny and heartfelt. This really is a gem and not only is it enjoyable to read but it is also proving to be a trigger for so many of my own memories. Fabulous.
That's it for this week. As you can see, I'm having a bit of a contemporary fiction kick at the moment and very much enjoying it. And that Judy Blume essay collection is an absolute must read for any of you who read her books as a child and teen. Happy reading!
Sophie Jordan
OUP 2011
This title was responsible for The Crooked Shelf bemoaning the lack of "dragon sexy times", which would have been enough to inspire me to take a peek. Even without that impetus it looks like it has an original premise and should be an enjoyable read.
Sarah Ockler
Little Brown 2009
This book has been on my wishlist forever and I have heard only good things about it. I meant to read it during Banned Books Week last year and am glad that I now have time and opportunity to take a look.
Sara Zarr
Little Brown 2008
Forever Young Adult have worn me down with their endless, fawning references to Cameron Quick and I could wait no longer to find out who this mythic figure might be. I'll be investigating Marcus Flutie next...
C Kelly Martin
Random House 2009
Another title that I've wanted to read for a while. Once again, I've read only positive reviews of this book and like the premise.
Ann Brashares
Hodder and Stoughton 2010
I remember being quite intrigued by this one when it was first released and, while I think the idea has been done before, it sounds like the kind of story that could entirely transport the reader.
Rachel Vincent
Harlequin 2009
I am curious to see what the author does with banshees. That is all.
Jennifer O'Connell (ed)
Pocket Books 2007
This is a collection of essays by 24 authors who include Meg Cabot, Diane Peterfreund and Megan McCafferty. I'm about half way through and have found them touching, funny and heartfelt. This really is a gem and not only is it enjoyable to read but it is also proving to be a trigger for so many of my own memories. Fabulous.
That's it for this week. As you can see, I'm having a bit of a contemporary fiction kick at the moment and very much enjoying it. And that Judy Blume essay collection is an absolute must read for any of you who read her books as a child and teen. Happy reading!
Comments
Not only do we always seem to like the same books, but we're both getting our contemporary on at the same time. Sweet.
I LOVED both My Name is Memory and My Soul To Take! :)