In My Mailbox explores the contents of my mailbox on a weekly basis. Of course I only mention the really cool things, like books! If you would like to participate and have your own “In My Mailbox” post, you can find more information here. (This post was inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie.)
For Review:
Dark Hunters: Volume 1 by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Art by Claudia Campos) (Manga/July 7, 2009/St. Martin’s Griffin)
The wild ride continues from Vol. 1!
In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.
It’s a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe. But it comes with a few drawbacks: fatal sun poisoning and a new, irreparable dental problem. But aside from the fangs and nocturnal lifestyle, it’s not so bad.
Kyrian is an immortal Dark-Hunter who just lost his Dark-Hunter powers and along with it, his immortality. Now he is faced with the chance to regain not only his humanity, but his very soul. The problem is, it couldn’t have happened at a worse time. Desiderius is closing in and if Kyrian and Amanda are going to save humanity then Kyrian must take the war to his enemy or it may be too late.
From the wild imagination of Sherrilyn Kenyon comes the next humorous and suspenseful manga volume in her #1 internationally bestselling Dark-Hunter series.
Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulsen (HB/Wendy Lamb Books/July 28, 2009)
“Sometimes having company is not all it’s cracked up to be.” Fifteen-year-old Finn is a loner, living with his dad and his amazing dog, Dylan. This summer he’s hoping for a job where he doesn’t have to talk to anyone except his pal Matthew. Then Johanna moves in next door. She’s 10 years older, cool, funny, and she treats Finn as an equal. Dylan loves her, too. Johanna’s dealing with breast cancer, and Matthew and Finn learn to care for her, emotionally and physically. When she hires Finn to create a garden, his gardening ideas backfire comically. But Johanna and the garden help Finn discover his talents for connecting with people.
Food, Girls and Other Things I Can’t Have by Allen Zadoff (ARC/EgmontUSA/September 8, 2009)
Life used to be so simple for Andrew Zansky—hang with the Model U.N. guys, avoid gym class, and eat and eat and eat. He’s used to not fitting in: into his family, his sports-crazed school, or his size 48 pants.
But not anymore. Andrew just met April, the new girl at school and the instant love of his life! He wants to find a way to win her over, but how? When O. Douglas, the heartthrob quarterback and high school legend, saves him from getting beaten up by the school bully, Andrew sees his chance to get in with the football squad.
Is it possible to reinvent yourself in the middle of high school? Andrew is willing to try. But he’s going to have to make some changes. Fast.
Can a funny fat kid be friends with a football superstar? Can he win over the Girl of his Dreams? Can he find a way to get his Mom and Dad back together?
How far should you go to be the person you really want to be?
Andrew is about to find out.
Stealing Death by Janet Lee Carey (ARC/EgmontUSA/September 8, 2009)
After the devastating loss, Kipp swears he will never again let anyone he loves be swept into the Soul Sack. His vow is tested when the Gwali comes after Kipp’s girl , Zalika. Using a witch’s potion, Kipp steals the Soul Sack, and rides off triumphant on the Gwali’s ghost mare. Zalika and the people of Zolya are free from death as long as Kipp can keep the Soul Sack away from the Gwali — the chase is on.
The Treasure Map of Boys by E. Lockhart (HB/Delacorte/July 28, 2009)
Ruby is back at Tate Prep, and it’s her thirty-seventh week in the state of Noboyfriend. Her panic attacks are bad, her love life is even worse, and what’s more:
Noel is writing her notes, Jackson is giving her frogs, Gideon is helping her cook, and Finn is making her brownies. Rumors are flying, and Ruby’s already-sucky reputation is heading downhill.
Not only that, she’s also: running a bake sale, learning the secrets of heavymetal therapy, encountering some seriously smelly feet, defending the rights of pygmy goats, and bodyguarding Noel from unwanted advances.
In this companion novel to The Boyfriend List and The Boy Book, Ruby struggles to secure some sort of mental health, to understand what constitutes a real friendship, and to find true love—if such a thing exists.
Bought:
- Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
- Full Moon by Rachel Hawthorne
Swapped:
- Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur
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oh drats. I almost made #1 on mr.linky. It will happen someday.
Great books this week, Stealing Death looks really interesting. Happy reading!
They look great! Especially that manga
Ooohh! You're a Moning fan, too? I just started her series, thanks to a lend from a friend. Though I am going to have buy my own copies I like them so much!
That first one looks cool, and I will have to look for it in the store!
The Treasure Map of Boys sounds like a good one. Nice stuff!
I can't wait to find out what happens to Roo in The Teasure Map of Boys. Enjoy!
You've got some great books there! I didn't know Kenyon's books were going to be made into a manga! How cool!
The Treasure Map of Boys looks good, but I haven't read the others! I'll have to get started on that
Happy reading!
I've never heard of any of the above books except for The Treasure Map of Boys but they all sound interesting! Happy reading! =]
yes cat! i love Karen! I've read all her fever series, but I didn't own the first book.. so I had to buy that! I've read a few of her highlander series too, but not all.
I don't believe I have heard of many of those in your haul. I'd be interested to read Lockhart's new offering. Happy reading!
AHHHH The Treasure Map of Boys! -want-
Food Girls and Other things i can't have looks super fun!! Cool books this week!
Awesome, Kristi
Enjoy them!!!
Great load of books! Enjoy!
~Briana
Great books this week. Treasure Map Of Boys sounds really cute. I really need to read the first two books too. =]
I don't think I've heard of any of those books, but they sound really good!
-Briana
I would have loved to read and review The Dark Hunters. I still have a lot of catching up on the Dark-Hunter series though. Well, the manga is coming out soon… =)
I love your blog. I'll be coming over more often to visit. =)
Food, Girls and Other things looks fun! It'll be interesting reading about weight issues through a guy's perspective.
I can't wait for The Treasure Map of Boys to come out as it seems really good. Both Stealing Death and Food, Girls, and Other Things I Can't Have come out on my birthday. XD They both seem very good. Happy reading!
- Alex
I have The Treasure Map of Boys in my TBR pile, too! I can't wait to read it.
great books, as always! enjoy reading!
I'm excited for the Kenyon manga. Her novels were my first exposure to paranormal love. woo-hoo! Love the marshmallows on the new E. Lockhart book!
Awesome books! I got Treasure Map of Boys also, I can't wait to start reading it. : )
The Treasure Map of Boys is really good, enjoy!
I want Full Moon, I keep waiting for it to be in stock on Amazon.ca
Happy reading!
Food, Girls & Other Things sounds good.. never heard of that one before! Have a great week!
Great books you got this week, they all look really good. Hope you enjoy reading them all.
The Gary Paulsen looks interesting. Might be a good book for our school library.
I'd like to read the Paulsen book, too. Thanks for hosting.
I'd like to read the Paulsen book, too. Thanks for hosting.
Dark hunter manga,thats awesome. Ur so lucky.
i haven't read the dark hunter series, probably should.
bloodfever is on my 2 read list.
Happy reading!!
I love KMM's Fever series! good stuff. The first book is available free now as a Kindle download.
Unusual pile for you this week. Happy reading. Hadn't heard of the Dark Hunter as manga. Wow
Wow you got some really great books this week.
Notes from the Dog and Food, Girls and Other Things I Can't Have sound awesome. I'm excited to read them now!
Enjoy your manga. Wonder what series is next on the list to become a manga title.
Happy Reading!
Great books! My students love Gary Paulsen and so do I! Can't wait to hear what you think of The Treasure Map of Boys, such a cute cover!
Happy Reading!
I like Food, Girls and The Other Things I Can't Have and The Treasure Map Of Boys. They sound great.
The Treasure Map of boys appeals to me! Great selection.
Sassy
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The Treasure Map of Boyss has such a cute cover! Notes from the Dog looks interesting as well. I'm wondering exactly where the dog comes in. Enjoy all these fantabulous books!
I want to read The Treasure Map of Boys! I've read E. Lockhart's other books so I'm sure its good. Enjoy all these fantastic reads!!