Sunday, August 30, 2009

In My Mailbox (August 30)

In My Mailbox is hosted weekly by Kristi and was created by Alea!

This week I did not receive any books for review, however I purchased a few!

As You Wish by Jackson Pearce

Ever since Viola's boyfriend broke up with her, she has spent her days silently wishing—to have someone love her again and, more importantly, to belong again—until one day she inadvertently summons a young genie out of his world and into her own. He will remain until she makes three wishes.

Jinn is anxious to return home, but Viola is terrified of wishing, afraid she will not wish for the right thing, the thing that will make her truly happy. As the two spend time together, the lines between master and servant begin to blur, and soon Jinn can't deny that he's falling for Viola. But it's only after Viola makes her first wish that she realizes she's in love with Jinn as well . . . and that if she wishes twice more, he will disappear from her life—and her world—forever.



Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf--her wolf--is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human . . . until the cold makes him shift back again.

Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It's her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human--or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.




“Mom always said my dad is the devil. I never knew she meant it literally!”

All Angel’s father (a.k.a. the Devil) wants is to be a part of her life. And in return he has the power to give her anything she wants—including popularity and a date with her long-time crush, Cole Daniels. But Angel will only accept him on her terms: get out of the devil business and leave his special powers out of the equation. Is Angel condemning herself to an eternity of lunch at the losers’ table? Or can she and Daddy Dearest strike some kind of deal?




I also checked out a couple of new books from my local library!

Ruined by Paula Morris
Break by Hannah Moskowitz
Psych Major Syndrome by Alicia Thompson

So what was in your mailbox this week?

18 comments:

~The Book Pixie said...

I'm so jealous of As You Wish, Shiver, Ruined, and Break. I really wanna read those books! Enjoy reading them. :D

~Briana

Book Butterfly (Kim) said...

Shiver is one of my favorite books I've read this year! Enjoy!!

Nancy said...

You had some amazing books this week. I adored Shiver and I hope you enjoy it also. Ruined looks amazing.

Enjoy your reads :)

the story siren said...

yay! did you go to the release party for As You Wish... because I thought I saw you and maybe V and Kelsey in some picture on some guys flickr.... could be wrong. But what awesome books this week. Hope you enjoy them all!

a flight of minds said...

Great books! As You Wish and Psych Major Syndrome sound really good. Happy reading!

- Alex

Lizzy said...

You got some great books this week, and I can't wait to read them all. I'm really excited about Psych Major Syndrome, because I'm a psych major who overanalyzes everything. Happy reading!

chocowafer said...

Aww, As You Wish looks cute! :)

I haven't read Shiver yet but I did hear it's a really great read. Hope you enjoy it. :)

Lauren said...

Shiver sounds so good!! We've still got a month or so to wait for it here, and I just can't wait.

As You Wish sounds pretty fun too.

Kristy said...

I've read Shiver and Ruined. Both are AMAZING!

Happy reading!

Allison said...

I didn't even realize that Psych Major Syndrome was out already! Great books this week, enjoy!

Steph Su said...

Man, I want my local library system to stock Psych Major Syndrome! hehe. Bedeviled is really cute; I hope you enjoy it. :)

Liyana said...

Great books! Happy reading. I still haven't read Shiver. xD

Rich Mom, Rich Dad. Poor Mom, Poor Dad. said...

Looks like a great pile! I want to read Shiver also!

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A Passion For Books said...

I really want to read As You Wish and Shiver. Enjoy your books and Happy Reading!

Unknown said...

I want to read both Psych Major Syndrome and As You Wish! I am trying not to buy any books till Christmas! It's so hard!

The Obsessive Reader said...

I'm very jealous that you have Shiver. I would poke my eyes out to get. Wait maybe I wouldn't since then I would be ruining the purpose.

Eli said...

Yaay for Shiver! I'm so sorry I couldn't hang out this past weekend-- I'll see you on Saturday though!! x)

Anonymous said...

I really want to read Shiver. Enjoy!