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Saturday, September 18, 2010

IMM: IN MY MAILBOX

In My Mailbox is where we get to show what books we have gotten during the week. It is hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren!

I had a great week!! Not only did my Husband surprise me with some books, I received some wonderful ARCs and signed books! I also went to my local Goodwill for their half price sale and found a TON of books!

The Secret Society of the Pink Crystal Ball
From Kristi at The Story Siren: 
Blacklisted and Red Handed by Gena Showalter
Fairest by Gail Carson Levine

For Review:
Star Crossed by Elizabeth C. Bunce
Pegasus by Robin McKinley
No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Blast from the Past by Meg Cabot
NOT PICTURED: Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting (currently reading)

Signed Copies for review:
Restored Hope by Brenda Youngerman
Ghost Town by Rachel Caine (Read my review HERE)
Lunarmorte by Sam Young
NOT PICTURED: A signed copy of Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian and a ton of bookmarks for the upcoming contest!

For Review:
All from Sourcebooks!
Dating Mr. December by Phillipa Ashley
The Taming of the Wolf by Lydia Dare
Wolf Fever by Terry Spear
Honky Tonk Christmas by Carolyn Brown

HUGE haul from Goodwill!
Everything in there store was 50% off including the books.  There was over 4 huge bins of boxes! I dug through every single one of them!  A bunch of these I already own, but I got them for prizes, donations for my local library, and for our local woman's shelter for donation.  I only spent $6.25 total for all of these!

My Husband bought these for me at the store. He thought they looked like things I would read! He knows me so well! I have been wanting to buy these and he saved me a trip! Thank you hubby!!

What did everyone else get?

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posted by Amy J at 5:12 PM

26 Comments:

Blogger Cass said...

I want: Pegasus, Starcrossed and Tweet Heart. Jealous of all your books this week!

Check out what I got this week!

September 18, 2010 at 5:20 PM  
Blogger Stephanie said...

I love the look of Pegasus, Tweet Heart, and Once Witch. I hope you have a lot of bookshelf space to accommodate these!

September 18, 2010 at 5:24 PM  
Blogger Cindy said...

Awesome books this wk

September 18, 2010 at 5:30 PM  
Blogger Julie P said...

Wow! Huge list this week. Good for you, Amy!

September 18, 2010 at 5:47 PM  
Blogger Noemí said...

wowwwwwwwwwwww how much books =)

September 18, 2010 at 5:50 PM  
Blogger Anna said...

You got some good ones. :) I loved Blacklisted and Red Handed.

September 18, 2010 at 7:35 PM  
Blogger Sarah said...

I keep seeing posts from bloggers about books they've picked up at goodwills. I have never thought to go book shopping there, but I might have to check it out! You got a great selection!

September 18, 2010 at 9:06 PM  
Blogger Little Miss Becky said...

I can't wait to read Pegasus! I have it sitting here, but I've been moving it down the reading pile since it doesnt come out til Nov. Love the cover of Lunamorte! Tons of great books---enjoy!

September 18, 2010 at 9:58 PM  
Blogger Belinda said...

Wow ! What an amazing collection of books. You have so many titles there that I can't wait to read so I can't wait to read your reviews. Happy reading !

Here's my In My Mailbox

September 18, 2010 at 10:53 PM  
Blogger Lisa said...

Wow That is awesome haul! I'm jealous hahahha

Here's mine

September 18, 2010 at 11:10 PM  
Blogger Holly said...

Tweet Heart is pretty good, enjoy!

September 19, 2010 at 12:39 AM  
Blogger kirsty at the overflowing library said...

fab books - awesome week!

September 19, 2010 at 1:14 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I've just discovered your blog and I lvoe it :D i'm your new follower now :).

Wow you're so lucky you've got so many books this week :O !!!

I've just bought once a witch. I love the cover of the paperback version :).
I want to read lunamorte !

Hope you'll have a great week reading those books :).

September 19, 2010 at 3:24 AM  
Blogger ♫♥✿Chas @ LovLivLife Reviews✿♥♫ said...

Hmmm, do you think your husband could give all our husband pointers. I dont think my hubs would ever come home with a book for me.


And as always i am drooling a huge puddle over your books!!=)

September 19, 2010 at 3:38 AM  
Blogger Jackie said...

You got some haul there Amy and some good sweetie to buy the last stack and get it right too!

Enjoy all the pretties!

My Mailbox Overfloweth with goodies today

jackie ^_^

September 19, 2010 at 4:57 AM  
Blogger Tasha said...

Wow! Awesome week and a great hubby for buying you books lol. Hope you enjoy them all! My mailbox is here.

September 19, 2010 at 5:10 AM  
Blogger Aisle B said...

Geez Louise! That's a phenomenal LOOT! OK ... ummmm can I move to your area cause your Goodwill loot is AMAZING! Plus you got Pegasus! Alright this is it... You're officially deemed as THE MAILBOX of the WEEK! WOW!

Posted my meager loot on Aisle B
http://aisleb.tumblr.com/post/1148967819/mailbox-monday-in-my-mailbox

WOW again!

September 19, 2010 at 5:12 AM  
Blogger Kristin said...

Wow...you got a ton a great books. I'm going to have to visit my local Goodwill this week to see if they're having a sale - I never thought to look there for books. One of the libraries near me had a huge booksale a few weeks ago and I made out pretty well!

Here's my mailbox - not as good as yours, but ok!

September 19, 2010 at 6:08 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Holy crap that's quite the haul from Goodwill!

And can I just say I'm jealous of the new Rachel Caine? Lucky!

September 19, 2010 at 7:47 AM  
Blogger Donda said...

I can't tell you how long it's been since I have read an actual book...I just never get to the bookstore.

September 19, 2010 at 8:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love the Morganville Vampires, I'm really looking forward to Ghost Town. I think The Secret Society of the Pink Crystal Ball and Star Crossed look pretty good too.

Huge pile! How do you manage it all?

Megan @ Read It, See It

September 19, 2010 at 9:04 AM  
Blogger Jamie said...

Oh my stars, you got a ton of books! Nice haul! Thanks for sharing! When I first saw the cover for The Secret Society of the Pink Crystal Ball, I thought it was a huge bubblegum bubble. lol

My IMM vlog

September 19, 2010 at 9:59 AM  
Blogger For The Love Of Moo's Book Reviews said...

WOW! what a steal! I never thought to look at Goodwill stores for books! Love your blog. I am now following!

http://fortheloveofmoosbookreviews.blogspot.com

happy reading!

September 19, 2010 at 11:14 AM  
Blogger Liz @ Cleverly Inked said...

I LOVE good will!

September 20, 2010 at 6:38 AM  
Blogger Sheila (Bookjourney) said...

Oh wow - I was going to name a couple that looked interesting but as I scrolled down there were more and more!

September 20, 2010 at 8:52 AM  
Blogger Lori said...

Holy crap, you hit the mother load. Check out what isIn My Mailbox.

September 20, 2010 at 4:27 PM  

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