In My Mailbox (#36.1) Jess's Christmas Edition

Hey everyone, I hope you all had a great Christmas, and are looking forward to the New Year.

Unlike Donna, I don't have a lot of books to show you today, but I'm going to show you the ones that were gifted to me, and one is for review.

 

For Review:

Supernaturally by Kierston White

*Thank you to HarperTeen for sending this to me. I still have the first one to read though...

Christmas Gifts given to me by Donna:

The Hollow by Jessica Verday

Love Story by Jennifer Echols

Christmas Gifts given to me by Misty:

Ghost Town (The Morganville Vampires #9) by Rachel Caine

Bite Club (The Morganville Vampires #10) by Rachel Caine

*Thank you Misty. I now have all 11, and just need to buy number 12 when it's released in  May 2012.

Christmas Gifts from my Dad and Brother:

Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades #1) by E. L James

Lee Evans, The Life of Lee by Lee Evans

*Lee Evans is a British Comedian who's released his new book. My brother gifted me this for Christmas. Not sure when I'll get around to reading it though. Very excited about Fifty Shades though! Its my current read :)

So that's it for my Christmas edition. Thank you to everyone for giving me these books. Told you my list wasn't as big as Donna's lol. 

What did you get in your mailbox?

Weekly Updates/IMM (#14)

Donna's IMM hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren

Hey guys! Its that hot in the UK today were all out enjoying the sunshine so, no Weekly Updates. Just a quick IMM. I had that many books/e-books this week. I'm going to feature the paperbacks next week. 

For review: 

Unlovable (The Port Fare Series #1) by Sherry Gammon | Awaken Me by Emily Gossett | Nocturne (Claire de Lune #2) by Christine Johnson | Volition (Volition #1) by Shawn Kirsten Marvel  | Severance (Volition #2) by Shawn Kirsten Marvel  

Brought Kindle: 

Virtue by Amanda Hocking | Afterlife (A Discovery of Vampires #1) by Isabella Kruger | Overprotected by Jennifer Lauren 


A few of my reviews have already been posted this week so take a peak :)

Weekly Updates/IMM (#14)

Morning all! 

Happy Father's Day to everyone who is celebrating today! 

How has your week been? Its been a busy week for us...lol Seems Jess just started reading The Iron Fey, we have spent most of the week discussing who gets Ash (I know, everyone wants him) but....YES! I won but of course, he gets a day off so Jess gets him on a Sunday. ;) Lol Such geeks! lol

Anyway.....here are the reviews for the week: 

Catching Fire (The Hunger Games #2) by Suzanne Collins  | Mockingjay (The Hunger Games #3) by Suzanne Collins | The Immortals: Everlasting by Alyson Noel 

Jess has finished Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs but she will be posting her review on July 8th, in time for the UK blog tour for the book. 

Giveaway: Our UK giveaway for Torment (Fallen #2) by Lauren Kate finishes tomorrow. Winner will be announced on June 21st. Click the link if you haven't entered. We will be having another special giveaway within a few days for you Lauren Kate fans too! More news coming soon :) 

Don't forget to check out our new weekly meme...BATTLE OF THE SEXES...we're currently voting on Bones vs Barrons....you have three more days to vote. Vote here!

Donna's IMM hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren

Swapped Books:

Flawless by Lara Chapman | Broken Lane(The Pace Series #2) by Shelena Shorts | Twenty Boys Summer by Sarah Ockler

Brought Kindle:

The Ocean by Mia Castile | Between the Lines by Tammara Webber 

I've heard so many good things about this books by UK bloggers over the last few days so I thought I'd try them....well...for 69p each off Amazon, who can say no.

For Review: 

 Fury (Fury #1) by Elizabeth Miles | The Fallen Star (Fallen Star #1) Jessica Sorensen

Thank you Galley Grab and Jessica Sorensen

Swag: 

The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab

The author (Victoria) of The Near Witch was actually just giving away loads of bookmarks a few weeks ago and whoever wanted one all you had to do was email her. So I did and they arrived today. They look fab! 

I probably going to donate them to the blog or the UK or EU Hop. Not sure yet. Lol 

Its a shame I never got around to reading this book; I did have it off Netgalley but I just couldn't find the time. I'm sure I'll buy it when it comes out.  Check out the authors blog: http://www.victoriaschwab.com/

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Jess's IMM hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren

Not much from me this week. I haven't bought anything, as I have to try and get through all the books currently on my shelf.  However I will mention that Donna kindly sent me book two of the Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr.

Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
Yep that's it from me! 

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Another fab giveaway that Evie at Bookish is hosting! 
9 Books, 5 Winners, Open Internationally....Ends July 15th! 
Click the button above to enter! ______________
That's it for this week! Hope you've had a fab week! :) 

Weekly Updates/IMM (#13)

Hey all! It's Sunday already....wow! This week has gone super quick. Hows everyone's week been? You've all probably noticed we've had some fantastic banners made by Lori who did our blog design....she's great as always so thank you Lori! 

Not much news this week so here's a quick re-cap on the reviews that we've done this week: 

Return to Paradise (Leaving Paradise #2) by Simone Elkeles | Leaving Paradise (Leaving Paradise #1) by Simone Elkeles | Bitter End by Jennifer Brown | Storm Born Graphic Novel by Richelle Mead | Dreamfever (Fever#4) by Karen Marie Moning | The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins | Shadowfever (Fever #5) by Karen Marie Moning

Giveaways: Everlasting will be finished today & Ruby Red will be finishing on Tuesday. Both only open to US or Canada. If you haven't entered....now's your chance. 

(Donna's IMM) hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren

To Review:

You Against Me by Jenny Downham 

Thank you Little Brown 

Brought Books:

Everlasting (The Immortals #6) by Alyson Noel   

Swapped Books: 

Elixir by Hilary Duff | The Pace (The Pace Series #1) by Selena Shorts

Gifted:

Anna and The French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins | The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

My first RAK came from Missy @ Two Readers Reviews - I'm so excited to start this book and many thanks to Missy. My second RAK came from the wonderful UK blogger Bella @ Cheezy Feet Books. I'm so grateful for this book as I've read and finished it and LOVED IT!! Review to come soon but thank you Bella! 

Kindle Books: 

Return to Paradise (Leaving Paradise #2) by Simone Elkeles | Catching Fire (The Hunger Games #2) by Suzanne Collins | Mockingjay (The Hunger Games #3) by Suzanne Collins

Yes! I loved The Hunger Games...so of course I had to get the other two (Thank you Lindsey) 

Wow! Very busy week for me. 


(Jess's IMM) hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren
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Not much going on for me this week IMM. Only a couple:
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Gifted:


Matched by Ally Condie | Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
Wow! My first RAK's. Matched was kindly given to me by Lesley at My Keeper Shelf- Thank you so much Lesley, I'm hesitant about reading it, but I'll give it a go. The second Wicked Lovely was RAK'd to me by Cassay at Vamps, Weres, and Cassay - Thank you Cassay! I've wanted this one for ages, and I'm really looking forward to 'getting' around to reading it. :)

What did you get in your mailbox?
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Hope you all have a fab week! 

Weekly Updates/IMM (12)

Hi! Can you believe it’s June already! Where is this year going? Well, the weather in the UK has been really good this week so as you imagine we're soaking it all up while we can. :) How’s your week been?

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Before we start this week’s updates we're just going to re-cap of last week. 

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Reviews

Love Story by Jennifer Echols | Numbers (Numbers #1) By Rachel Ward | Summer's Crossing (Iron Fey #3.5) by Julie Kagawa | Matched by Ally Condie | Passion (Fallen #3) by Lauren Kate

We hope you've enjoyed our reviews this week and don't forget that we currently have three separate giveaways at the moments.  So if you haven't entered, now's your chance.

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Donna's In My Mailbox

hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren

Brought Books:

Invincible Summer by Hannah Moskowitz | Matched by Ally Condie  |  This Lullaby by Sarah Dessent |  Bite Club by Rachel Caine

Swapped Books: 

Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill

For review:

Bitter End by Jennifer Brown

I just finished this book and I absolutely loved it. My review will be coming over the next few days once I figure what to say. :) Thank you Little Brown. 

Won:

She Smells the Dead by E.J Stevens | Spirit Storm

I won these off the great blog called  A Cupcake and a Latte. Its a really good site. You guys should check it out. 
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Quiet busy this week for me. What did you get in your mailbox? Don't forget to let me your links. 
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Jess's In My Mailbox

hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren

  

Won:

Insight by Jamie Magee | Embody by Jamie Magee

Yay! I won. Lol I never win anyway so I was thrilled to win copies of these books plus some swag off Bella @ Cheezy Feet Books. The swag hasn't arrived yet but I'll post a little picture for when it does. Thank you to Bella for hosting a great giveaway.

Books Brought: 

Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma

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Donna's Next Series.

I just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who voted, to help me choose what series to read next. 

I can't believe 128 people  voted! The polls are closed and now but here's what the scores where:

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins : 88 votes. 68%

Stray Series by Rachel Vincent: 11 votes. 8%

The Fever Series by Karen Moning: 16 votes. 12%

Chicagoland Vampires by Chloe Neill: 10 votes. 13% 

So Yes! The Hunger Games WON!!! I'm really excited to start this series now, I think with all the  excitement around the movie, I do need to read them before. So again, thank you to everyone who voted. Lol I think we should get more polls up like this. It saves me trying to figure out what to read next. :) 

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Bookish Giveaway!

We just wanted to let you know that Evie @ Bookish is hosting a fantastic giveaway running until June 15th. 
There will be three winners! Yes! Three.


Winner number 1, will get a choice of THREE books
Winner number 2 & 3 will get a choice of ONE book.


You get to choose from a list of 32 books. Isn't that fab? We bet you want to know what books you can pick from?
Well click on the Evie Bookish logo at the top to be re-directed straight to the blog and have a look around. Don't forget to show your support to Evie and follower her and leave her a nice little comment. 
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Another week done! We hope you all enjoy your week.