Sunday, March 29, 2009

In My Mailbox

As always In My Mailbox is hosted by the amazing The Story Siren. See her blog for more details.

I had planned on gathering all the pictures for this week but three things happened. The flu attacked my two sisters and my mother and I had to hold their hair and fetch ginger ale. My job is slowly killing me as we had a sports expo in town and they all had to eat at my restaurant. And I got in to a very awesome twitter conversation about awesome 80's movies and the people (HOPE!) who haven't seen them. So here it is again in list form. I promise next week I will be a better blogger.

I finally got the long-awaited, much-anticipated and oh so lovely 20 Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler. It came with the absolute loveliest note and I am in love with the 5 pages I have read. (see above for excuses as to why I am only 5 pages in.) It is also sorta her fault since she was part of the twitter conversation!


  • No Laughter Here by Rita Williams-Garcia (from the amazing Melissa Walker)
  • Something Happened by Greg Logsted
  • The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
  • Interred With Their Bones by Jennifer Lee Carrell

The next three were sent to me by Karen from Bookin With Bingo and if you haven't checked out her blog, do so ASAP!
Smart Girls Marry Money by Elizabeth Ford and Daniela Drake
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen (such a pretty cover)
Nothing is Quite Forgotten In Brooklyn by Alice Mattison

and from the library
Charmed Thirds by Megan McCafferty (I am slowly catching up on this series!)



I also bought myself the Twilight DVD on Thursday. I hadn't bought anything for myself in months and I thought that was a great little present for the crap week I was having. So YAY TWILIGHT and the amazingly funny commentary with Rob and Kristen!
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25 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    You had a great week!

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  2. ThaoMarch 29, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    20 boy summerrrr :D
    Happy reading!

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  3. ReverieMarch 29, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    20 boys summer is oh so patiently waiting for me on my shelf.. yay can't wait

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  4. AdeleMarch 29, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    I am beyond jealous that you have 20 Boy Summer - am dying to get my hands on that one. Lucky you!

    Also, I am yet to read a Megan McCafferty book and I have heard they are awesome. I will definitely have to check your review out.

    Hope the family recovers and that work is less hectic!

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  5. NancyMarch 29, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    Ohh twenty boy summer is such a good book, I need to finish it up..but i highly recommend it.

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  6. JenMarch 29, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    Oh lucky ^_^

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  7. susanMarch 29, 2009 at 2:29 AM

    And how did you come by The Giving Tree?lol

    No Laughter Here is well-written and given the subject matter, Ms. Williams provides a great balance of emotion, information and empowerment.

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  8. Steph SuMarch 29, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    I'd love to read 20 Boy Summer. You're lucky! :)

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  9. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Have fun reading! I've heard good things about Twenty Boy Summer. :D

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  10. asdfjkl;March 29, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Yay, Twilight! I watched 4 times in three days. It really was specktacular (I felt like giggling the whole time, and my mom actually did.)

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  11. AmyMarch 29, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    twenty boy summer! you lucky duck;) I don't understand why everyone's so crazy 'bout twilight. She can't write! no offense:)
    -amy

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  12. MySharonAnneMarch 29, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    yay twenty boy. I'm glad you finally got it. Isn't Sarah the sweetest? don't tell her i said that though. ;)

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  13. ShalondaMarch 29, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Yay for Twenty Boy Summer!

    Something Happened sounds great!

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  14. the story sirenMarch 29, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    what a great book week! I want 20 Boy Summer!

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  15. SadakoMarch 29, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    I really liked Charmed Thirds, so hope you do too!

    I also want to read 20 Boy Summer.

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  16. deltayMarch 29, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Twenty boy Summer - wow, so lucky! & a great note to go with it?! Sweet!

    I haven't read that series by Megan McCafferty either, but heard great stuff about it!

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  17. UnknownMarch 29, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    I havent read any of the Megan McCafferty books. Think I'll put them on my summer list.

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  18. prophecygirlMarch 29, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    Go Twilight! (and Megan McCafferty.. the JD series is amazing!)

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  19. CarolinaMarch 29, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    You got a lot of great books! Hope you enjoy them all! :)

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  20. BookwormMarch 29, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    I really want the Twilight DVD! It looks so fancy and gorgeous....lucky you!

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  21. Jess (The Cozy Reader)March 30, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    I've had Garden Spells on my list for a long time. Looking forward to your review!

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  22. LivianiaMarch 30, 2009 at 1:30 AM

    I want 20 Boy Summer so bad! Feel my envy!

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  23. Mrs. MagooMarch 30, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    I LOVE the cover to Twenty Boy Summer!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 31, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    My friend bought the Twilight DVD and we've already watched it twice. My daughter is hooked. :)

    --Anna
    Diary of an Eccentric

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  25. Ladytink_534April 1, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Looks like you picked up quite a few good things! Enjoy :)

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