In My Mailbox (69)

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.)

People Mentioned in this Vlog:

Chelsea, The Page Flipper
Susan, Waste Paper Prose
Linda, The Optimistic Pessimist
Lauren, Lauren’s Crammed Bookshelf

Bought:

For le contest: Two signed copies of The Iron King… more on that later

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Bones of Faerie by Jannie Lee Simner

Gamer Girl by Mari Mancusi
Undercover by Beth Kephart
Love, Meg by C. Leigh Purtill
Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson
Celebrity Skin by Liane Bonin
The Debutante by Kathryn Williams

For Review:

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver (March 1, 2010)
Perchance to Dream by Lisa Mantchev (May 25, 2010)
Winter Longing by Tricia Mills (August 19, 2010)
Plus by Veronica Chambers (August 5, 2010)
Invisible Girl by Mary Hanlon Stone (May 27, 2010)
The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May & June by Robin Benway (August 3, 2010)
Greek: Double Date by Marsha Warner (May 1, 2010)

I also got COOKIES!

From my Book Fairy Heather:

The Carrie Diaries by Candance Bushnell (May 1, 2010)
The Queen’s Daughter by Susan Coventry (June 8, 2010)
The Shadows: The Book of Elsewhere by Jacqueline West (June 15, 2010)
The Little Wanting Song by Cath Crowley (June 8, 2010)
Rocky Road by Rose Kent (June 8, 2010)
Forbidden Sea by Sheila A. Nielson (July 1, 2010)
Siren by Tricia Rayburn (July 13, 2010)
The Education of Bet by Lauren Baratz-Logsted (July 12, 2010)
Zen and Xander Undone by Amy Kathleen Ryan (May 3, 2010)
She’s So Dead to Us by Kieran Scott (May 25, 2010)
Swoon at Your Own Risk by Sydney Salter (April 5, 2010)
Thief Eyes by Janni Lee Simner (April 27, 2010)
Anxious Hearts by Tucker Shaw (May 1, 2010)

The Extraodrinary Secrets of April, May & June by Robin Benway (August 3, 2010)

Beautiful Dead by Eden Maguire (March 1, 2010)
7 Souls by Barnabas Miller, Jordan Orlando (July 13, 2010)
The Beautiful Between by Alyssa B. Sheinmel (May 11, 2010)
The Evil Within: A Possessions Novel by Nancy Holder (June 10, 2010)
The Wide Awake Princess by E. D. Baker (May 11, 2010)
White Cat by Holly Black (May 4, 2010)

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114 comments to In My Mailbox (69)

  • Lizzy

    I can't wait for Perchance to Dream, since I really loved Eyes Like Stars. Happy reading!

  • Lizzy

    I can't wait for Perchance to Dream, since I really loved Eyes Like Stars. Happy reading!

  • Yan

    I can only imagine what Xander must be thinking when you did that dance xD

  • Yan

    I can only imagine what Xander must be thinking when you did that dance xD

  • Christina T

    You have a lot of great books this week! The Education of Bet looks like it will be a fantastic book and I'm also looking forward to reading The Queen's Daughter.

  • Christina T

    You have a lot of great books this week! The Education of Bet looks like it will be a fantastic book and I'm also looking forward to reading The Queen's Daughter.

  • ladystorm

    wow that was a lot of books..happy reading!

  • ladystorm

    wow that was a lot of books..happy reading!

  • Trillian

    Some great books this week!

  • Trillian

    Some great books this week!

  • I Want To Read That

    Wow – what a great week! Hope you enjoy them all:) If you haven't read it yet I would recommend Before I Fall – I loved it:)

  • I Want To Read That

    Wow – what a great week! Hope you enjoy them all:) If you haven't read it yet I would recommend Before I Fall – I loved it:)

  • Kathy Martin

    You got such a great group of books! I look forward to seeing your reviews and adding them to my wishlist. Happy reading!

  • Kathy Martin

    You got such a great group of books! I look forward to seeing your reviews and adding them to my wishlist. Happy reading!

  • Sab H.

    Oooooo! **Thief Eyes** Awesome books!! :D Happy reading…

  • Sab H.

    Oooooo! **Thief Eyes** Awesome books!! :D Happy reading…

  • I Want To Read That

    oops – guess I should have watched your vlog first – glad you enjoyed Before I fall – I agree in it's awesomeness:)

  • I Want To Read That

    oops – guess I should have watched your vlog first – glad you enjoyed Before I fall – I agree in it's awesomeness:)

  • Steph Su

    So many people have gotten The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May, & June this week – I'm extremely envious! I hope it's as good as the cover looks and as good as Audrey, Wait! was. :)

  • Steph Su

    So many people have gotten The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May, & June this week – I'm extremely envious! I hope it's as good as the cover looks and as good as Audrey, Wait! was. :)

  • Wendy

    Wow, lots of books, Kristi! Happy reading. :)

  • Wendy

    Wow, lots of books, Kristi! Happy reading. :)

  • Corrine

    Lots of amazing books this week! I'm definitely jealous! Loved the vlog too! :D

  • Corrine

    Lots of amazing books this week! I'm definitely jealous! Loved the vlog too! :D

  • Yan

    WHITE CAT!!! omg! and I LOVE the cover for Beautiful Dead for some reason, definitely need to pick that up later.

  • Yan

    WHITE CAT!!! omg! and I LOVE the cover for Beautiful Dead for some reason, definitely need to pick that up later.

  • L.J. Boldyrev

    I've read Percy Jackson. Really enjoyed it!

    Great pics!

  • L.J. Boldyrev

    I've read Percy Jackson. Really enjoyed it!

    Great pics!

  • Jami

    Wow, Kristi. I always love seeing what you got in. Your mailman must love you! LOL. Awesome books!

  • Jami

    Wow, Kristi. I always love seeing what you got in. Your mailman must love you! LOL. Awesome books!

  • Cassandra

    The cover of Perchance to Dream is gorgeous! I heard about Winter Longing for the first time yesterday. I'll be curious to see how you liked it.

  • Cassandra

    The cover of Perchance to Dream is gorgeous! I heard about Winter Longing for the first time yesterday. I'll be curious to see how you liked it.

  • Erica

    I adore the cover for The Queen's Daughter. It is gorgeous! Your book fairy is awesome! I can't wait to see what you think of most of those :)

  • Erica

    I adore the cover for The Queen's Daughter. It is gorgeous! Your book fairy is awesome! I can't wait to see what you think of most of those :)

  • KatieDoll

    Amazing vlog. I was in such a bad mood but you totally made me laugh. And amazing books, as usual. So jealous! Esp. of Before I Fall. I'm hoping to attend Lauren's signing in Ann Arbor this sunday. *crosses fingers* But happy reading that huge haul of books! :)

  • KatieDoll

    Amazing vlog. I was in such a bad mood but you totally made me laugh. And amazing books, as usual. So jealous! Esp. of Before I Fall. I'm hoping to attend Lauren's signing in Ann Arbor this sunday. *crosses fingers* But happy reading that huge haul of books! :)

  • Crystal

    Wow, that's quite a haul!

  • Crystal

    Wow, that's quite a haul!

  • Lauren

    I so want a book fairy! Those all look great. Hope you enjoy. :)

  • Lauren

    I so want a book fairy! Those all look great. Hope you enjoy. :)

  • Sarah

    Wow you got an amazing amount of books this week!!! I think the only one of them that I've read is The Lightning Thief so I'll look forward to your reviews of them all :o )

    Hope you have a great week

  • Sarah

    Wow you got an amazing amount of books this week!!! I think the only one of them that I've read is The Lightning Thief so I'll look forward to your reviews of them all :o )

    Hope you have a great week

  • Elie

    Oh man that was funny. Thanks for the giggle. Love your mailbox this week, you got some incredible titles! Happy reading.

  • Elie

    Oh man that was funny. Thanks for the giggle. Love your mailbox this week, you got some incredible titles! Happy reading.

  • Jenny N.

    I like your IMM this week. It was very funny especially the dance with Xander at the end.

  • Jenny N.

    I like your IMM this week. It was very funny especially the dance with Xander at the end.

  • Bookalicious Ramblings

    OMG, amazing amazing amaaaaaazing vlog! I'm to jealous for words, you got like the best books EVER! I don't even know to begin as I'd sell my soul for like half of the books you got, especially April, May & June, Anxious Hearts, Invisible Girl etc! I also loved the happy dance with Xander, hahaha! One of your best vlogs ever! :D

  • Bookalicious Ramblings

    OMG, amazing amazing amaaaaaazing vlog! I'm to jealous for words, you got like the best books EVER! I don't even know to begin as I'd sell my soul for like half of the books you got, especially April, May & June, Anxious Hearts, Invisible Girl etc! I also loved the happy dance with Xander, hahaha! One of your best vlogs ever! :D

  • Sasha

    Omg! That is one heft of a lump of books!! I so want a book fairy like…alot!! Have fun reading all of your amazing books :D

  • Sasha

    Omg! That is one heft of a lump of books!! I so want a book fairy like…alot!! Have fun reading all of your amazing books :D

  • Mel (He Followed Me Home)

    Thanks for the laugh, great vlog! You've got one awesome book fairy too, what a great week for books :)

  • Mel (He Followed Me Home)

    Thanks for the laugh, great vlog! You've got one awesome book fairy too, what a great week for books :)

  • I'm a Lit-Bitch, Baby

    I am crazy jealous over that list of books.

  • I'm a Lit-Bitch, Baby

    I am crazy jealous over that list of books.

  • Callie

    She's So Dead to Us, yay!!

  • Callie

    She's So Dead to Us, yay!!

  • Just Your Typical Book Blog

    Wow, so many books that I am dying to read! And BEST VLOG! this week. You cracked me up!

  • Just Your Typical Book Blog

    Wow, so many books that I am dying to read! And BEST VLOG! this week. You cracked me up!

  • Sarah

    WOW! That is an amazing mix of books. I'm so envious.

  • Sarah

    WOW! That is an amazing mix of books. I'm so envious.

  • Little Miss Becky :)

    Fantastic haul this week! I got Perchance to Dream, too..my first ARC and I am over-the-moon excited! And who is this elusive book fairy and where can I get one?? :D

  • Little Miss Becky :)

    Fantastic haul this week! I got Perchance to Dream, too..my first ARC and I am over-the-moon excited! And who is this elusive book fairy and where can I get one?? :D

  • oO Mariana Oo

    Awesome! those are great books. I´ll be waiting for your reviews ^.^
    Happy Reading!

  • oO Mariana Oo

    Awesome! those are great books. I´ll be waiting for your reviews ^.^
    Happy Reading!

  • Bookworm

    Um, could I please get a book fairy??? I am so jealous about the Wide-Awake Princess. Lucky you! (:

  • Bookworm

    Um, could I please get a book fairy??? I am so jealous about the Wide-Awake Princess. Lucky you! (:

  • Orchid

    Awesome books this week. They all sound amazing. Happy reading. :)

  • Orchid

    Awesome books this week. They all sound amazing. Happy reading. :)

  • BookChic

    OK, first off, let me just say that you are such a dork, lol. But I love it! :D

    I was giggling a few times while watching that. I love your vlogs- much better than mine.

    And see, I told you you would get a copy of Perchance to Dream. Ask and ye shall receive. :) hehe.

    Very jealous of The Carrie Diaries, Siren, She's So Dead to Us, and Anxious Hearts. Also, did you notice something cool (mainly for me, lol) on the back of Zen and Xander Undone? If not, you should look again. ;)

  • BookChic

    OK, first off, let me just say that you are such a dork, lol. But I love it! :D

    I was giggling a few times while watching that. I love your vlogs- much better than mine.

    And see, I told you you would get a copy of Perchance to Dream. Ask and ye shall receive. :) hehe.

    Very jealous of The Carrie Diaries, Siren, She's So Dead to Us, and Anxious Hearts. Also, did you notice something cool (mainly for me, lol) on the back of Zen and Xander Undone? If not, you should look again. ;)

  • Tania

    All those books wow!!! Hope you enjoy every single one. Looking forward to your reviews on many of them!!!

  • Tania

    All those books wow!!! Hope you enjoy every single one. Looking forward to your reviews on many of them!!!

  • Natalie Aguirre

    You've got a great list. I'm hopefully going to read Bones of Faerie soon and I can't wait to read The Iron King.

  • Natalie Aguirre

    You've got a great list. I'm hopefully going to read Bones of Faerie soon and I can't wait to read The Iron King.

  • Rebecca Herman

    You got a lot of great books! I have The Queen's Daughter, Forbidden Sea, The Education of Bet, and Anxious Hearts, but I haven't gotten a chance to read any of them yet. I agree Perchance to Dream has amazing cover, but I still need to read Eyes Like Stars.

  • Rebecca Herman

    You got a lot of great books! I have The Queen's Daughter, Forbidden Sea, The Education of Bet, and Anxious Hearts, but I haven't gotten a chance to read any of them yet. I agree Perchance to Dream has amazing cover, but I still need to read Eyes Like Stars.

  • Deb

    You beat me hands down. Sounds like you got a lot of interesting books. I am on a mystery kick this week. Some new authors some that I am familiar with.

  • Deb

    You beat me hands down. Sounds like you got a lot of interesting books. I am on a mystery kick this week. Some new authors some that I am familiar with.

  • jacabur1

    Lots o f books there and only 1 author known to me.

    jackie b central texas

  • jacabur1

    Lots o f books there and only 1 author known to me.

    jackie b central texas

  • hannah r0x yoUR soX!

    You are so cute!
    I'm fourteen and obviously quite some years younger than you, (not that I'm calling you old! Because you aren't at all!) but you just give off such a happy vibe!
    Whenever a song came up I found myself doing my own little happy dance!
    Anyways, I'm a semi-new follower, but I look forward to reading your book reviews in the future. Thanks for everything.
    Love, Hannah S.

  • hannah r0x yoUR soX!

    You are so cute!
    I'm fourteen and obviously quite some years younger than you, (not that I'm calling you old! Because you aren't at all!) but you just give off such a happy vibe!
    Whenever a song came up I found myself doing my own little happy dance!
    Anyways, I'm a semi-new follower, but I look forward to reading your book reviews in the future. Thanks for everything.
    Love, Hannah S.

  • Lauren

    I have to say that I always love watching your vlogs since they ALWAYS make me laugh. =)

    Anyway, thanks for the mention. I was so excited when I saw that I was quoted on the back of Plus this week.

    And great books! I'm having totally book envy right now. I mean The Carrie Diaries, White Cat, The Education of Bet, AND Siren?! I think I need to get a book fairy ASAP. lol.

  • Lauren

    I have to say that I always love watching your vlogs since they ALWAYS make me laugh. =)

    Anyway, thanks for the mention. I was so excited when I saw that I was quoted on the back of Plus this week.

    And great books! I'm having totally book envy right now. I mean The Carrie Diaries, White Cat, The Education of Bet, AND Siren?! I think I need to get a book fairy ASAP. lol.

  • robby (once upon a book blog)

    SO MANY wonderful books. :]

  • robby (once upon a book blog)

    SO MANY wonderful books. :]

  • llt806

    You are going to be SOOO BUSY! Enjoy them all.

  • llt806

    You are going to be SOOO BUSY! Enjoy them all.

  • Angela

    You're so funny, jajaja xD I whish I could have a book fairy too!

  • Angela

    You're so funny, jajaja xD I whish I could have a book fairy too!

  • Jennifer @ Mrs. Q: Book Addict

    Kristi, you're vlog makes me jealous…I want a book fairy….lol

    Enjoy them all!

  • Jennifer @ Mrs. Q: Book Addict

    Kristi, you're vlog makes me jealous…I want a book fairy….lol

    Enjoy them all!

  • Larissa

    Wow Kristi, that was an awesome book week for you! Awesome awesome new books! Very excited for White Cat as well! And Xander dancing with you was super! :)

  • Larissa

    Wow Kristi, that was an awesome book week for you! Awesome awesome new books! Very excited for White Cat as well! And Xander dancing with you was super! :)

  • Jennie Smith

    I got some of the same ones this week! I am reading the Percy Jackson Series with my little girl… she's 4 and doesn't get it all, but she loves it! Happy reading!!

  • Jennie Smith

    I got some of the same ones this week! I am reading the Percy Jackson Series with my little girl… she's 4 and doesn't get it all, but she loves it! Happy reading!!

  • Shera (Book Whispers)

    Wow!! You had me cracking up so hard. Love the happy dance!! White Cat!! It makes me so jealous! Hope you enjoy all of your goodies.

  • Shera (Book Whispers)

    Wow!! You had me cracking up so hard. Love the happy dance!! White Cat!! It makes me so jealous! Hope you enjoy all of your goodies.

  • Erin

    Wow! Awesome books this week girl! Happy reading!

    Shake it Xander!! XD

  • Erin

    Wow! Awesome books this week girl! Happy reading!

    Shake it Xander!! XD

  • S.F. Robertson

    Nice score Kristi! Was that box waiting when you got home or did you have it before L'ville?

  • S.F. Robertson

    Nice score Kristi! Was that box waiting when you got home or did you have it before L'ville?

  • brizmus

    I might just be in love with your dog.
    And how do you EVER find time to read ALL of those awesome books that you receive?

  • brizmus

    I might just be in love with your dog.
    And how do you EVER find time to read ALL of those awesome books that you receive?

  • Chelsea

    hahahaha you're a goof.

  • Chelsea

    hahahaha you're a goof.

  • Erin

    I literally have tears in my eyes from laughter. This was the BEST IMM EVER! I love seeing that someone else gets as excited about getting books in the mail as I do.

    You've got a ton of books to get reading. Have fun!!!! :]

  • Erin

    I literally have tears in my eyes from laughter. This was the BEST IMM EVER! I love seeing that someone else gets as excited about getting books in the mail as I do.

    You've got a ton of books to get reading. Have fun!!!! :]

  • Lori

    Okay, I want a Book Fairy. Is there a place I can goto get one? Do I need to stick a book under my pillow to have one arrive? as always you did well. Enjoy your books. Here's Mine.

  • Lori

    Okay, I want a Book Fairy. Is there a place I can goto get one? Do I need to stick a book under my pillow to have one arrive? as always you did well. Enjoy your books. Here's Mine.

  • Tarra

    I bought these books this week:

    The 8th Confession – James Patterson
    The Last Song – Nicholas Sparks
    Divine By Mistake – P.C. Cast
    Darkfever – Karen Marie Moning
    Shift – Rachel Vincent
    The Time Travelers Wife – Audrey Niffenegger
    Black Magic Sanction – Kim Harrison

  • Tarra

    I bought these books this week:

    The 8th Confession – James Patterson
    The Last Song – Nicholas Sparks
    Divine By Mistake – P.C. Cast
    Darkfever – Karen Marie Moning
    Shift – Rachel Vincent
    The Time Travelers Wife – Audrey Niffenegger
    Black Magic Sanction – Kim Harrison

  • Bernadette

    Hey Kristi,

    This is Bernadette, blogger for Plus over at beewilsonplus.posterous.com. So glad to hear you’ve got your hands on Plus — We’re excited to see what you think! We’ll definitely keep an eye out, but please give us a buzz at beewilsonplus@gmail.com when you’ve posted a review. We’d love to check it out & possibly feature it on the Plus blog.

    Thanks so much for your support — in the words of Bee, keep "Doing You!"

    Best,
    Bee, Other Bee (Me, Bernadette!) & Vee (Veronica, Creator of Bee)
    beewilsonplus.posterous.com

  • Bernadette

    Hey Kristi,

    This is Bernadette, blogger for Plus over at beewilsonplus.posterous.com. So glad to hear you’ve got your hands on Plus — We’re excited to see what you think! We’ll definitely keep an eye out, but please give us a buzz at beewilsonplus@gmail.com when you’ve posted a review. We’d love to check it out & possibly feature it on the Plus blog.

    Thanks so much for your support — in the words of Bee, keep "Doing You!"

    Best,
    Bee, Other Bee (Me, Bernadette!) & Vee (Veronica, Creator of Bee)
    beewilsonplus.posterous.com