June 10, 2012

In My Mailbox #4

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren. It's a great way for book bloggers to showcase books and other literary things they've received over the past week.

This week I only acquired one book, but that's all right because I'm pretty sure the sheer awesomeness of this one book counts for many ordinary books.

Purchased for my Kindle:

I feel like I've been in a bit of a reading slump lately, but I think a large part of the reason why is because I've been reading so many contemporary books, or even paranormal/dystopian books that take place in a time very similar to our own. High fantasy has always been my favorite genre, and I can't wait to read an epic tale once more. A medieval fantasy world influenced by Russian history and culture? A female heroine with magical powers? Yes, please! And the reviews by and large have been very positive. I am super excited to read Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone!

So that's what was in my mailbox this week. Have you read this book? What books have you received this week?
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Amanda

Amanda loves few things better than sitting down with a cup of tea and a book. She frequently stays up far too late, telling herself she just needs to finish one more page. When she's not wrapped up in the stories of others, Amanda works as a children's librarian in a public library.

10 comments:

  1. New to your blog. That's on my TBR. I hope it's great!

    Check out my IMM: http://sandyfarmer.blogspot.com/2012/06/in-my-mailbox-7.html

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    1. Thanks for dropping by! I hope so, too! TBR lists should only be full of amazing books waiting to be read. :)

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  2. I've been wanting to read this one as well, but have waaaaaaay too many books to read first before I will let myself buy it, lol.


    Care to check out my IMM/Stacking the Shelves?
    Have a great week!
    -Danie

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    1. I also have a bunch to finish before this, but I'm hoping that now that I own this, I'll be more motivated to read quickly through my others. Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Eeep! I'm buying this on Wednesday when the Fierce Reads tour arrives :-) It has been SO hyped up, but thankfully, it seems to have lived up to the hype thus far. I really hope you enjoy it!

    My book haul: http://www.blookgirl.com/book-blog/mission-acquired/175-june-9-2012

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    1. I know! I was a little freaked out about that, but the five chapter sample seemed really good. And sometimes the hype does equal the book. :) Thanks for the comment!

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  4. Enjoy the new book!! Now following you on Twitter (@LadyWingsZ) Check out what's IMM!

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  5. I bought this one this week, too! And high fantasy is actually my least favorite genre (as far as YA goes, anyway) but I've seen so many rave reviews about this one that there's no way I could pass it up. Plus I have a weakness for all things Russia and that cover screams Russia. Enjoy!

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    1. I've kind of ignored Russian-influenced books in favor of Western European-influenced ones, so I'm hoping to make up for that lack starting with this one. I still have a few books that have to be read first though. I'm trying not to let my eagerness to read this interfere with my enjoyment of those haha. Thanks for dropping by, and I'll have to check out your review on this book as well once you've read it. :)

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