Saturday, March 26, 2011

In My Mailbox (33)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren.

I'm Alison. I've been blogging for 9 months. I review mainly YA with a few MG books and a weekly manga feature.

For Review


Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
-Thanks to Regal Literary Agency


The Cadence of Gypsies by Barbara Casey
-Thanks to Elizabeth of Gauthier Publications

Bought


Switched (Trylle Trilogy #1) by Amanda Hocking
-Thought I'd give this a try to see what the fuss is about

Library Stash



Hunger by Jackie Kessler



Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson


The Greyfiar (Vampire Empire #1) by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith

CD Stash


Catching A Tiger by Lissie
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  1. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Greyfriar is amazing. I absolutely loved that book and it was moved to my top 10! I hope you enjoy it!

    Mad Scientist

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  2. JenniferMarch 26, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Nice IMM. I've been very curious about Vampire Empire: The Greyfriar. I've heard mixed opinions on it. Looking forward to reading your thoughts on it. Hunger was an amazing read. Kessler does a great job at keeping the seriousness and the paranormal balanced. Enjoy all of your great reads.

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  3. Missie, The Unread ReaderMarch 26, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Alison, I just had to look up what Warm Bodies was about because I'm loving the cover. Sounds good. And I got Switched a couple of weeks back because I too want to know what all the buzz is about. Haven't read it yet, but I plan to soon.

    Looks like you will have fun with these.

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  4. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    I want to read Major Pettigrew's Last Stand SO bad

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  5. basma aalMarch 27, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Some interesting books :)

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  6. Steph (Poetry to Prose)March 27, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Ohmygosh, I'm so jealous of seeing Warm Bodies on your list! I read the short story last year and have been looking forward to the book. I hope you enjoy it!

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  7. Christy @ TheReaderBeeMarch 27, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I've got to read Switched to see what the fuss is about as well. Looking forward to seeing what you thought of it!! Great IMM!

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  8. JulieMarch 27, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Warm Bodies and The Cadence of Gypsies look cool! I have Switched. I haven't read it yet though. I hope you enjoy your books!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Hunger looks awesome! I am such a sucker for a nice cover... You'll have to let us know how Pettigrew is... It was choosen as a book club pick but it didn't appeal to me to read it.

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  10. HollyMarch 27, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    NICE CD PICK, I CAN'T WAIT FOR MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA'S NEWY!

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  11. RebeccaMarch 27, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Great books you got this week. Hunger is really good. Hope you enjoy reading all your books.

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  12. The Fiction FairyMarch 27, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    I want to read Switched and Hunger!!! I've read Rage and it was amazing but I had never read the start of the quartet! Great books!

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  13. Your Average Book WormsMarch 27, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Awesome IMM this week!

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  14. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Warm Bodies looks amazing. I have Hunger and tried reading it but it just didn't seem realistic to me and the main character annoyed me. Maybe I'll get on with them the next time I read it...

    My IMM

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  15. ElodieMarch 27, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    I've heard great things about Hunger ..I hope you'll like it !! Happy reading ;)

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  16. JamieMarch 27, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    I can hardly wait to read your comments on Hunger. I read that one and really liked it a lot. Happy Reading :)

    http://jamielovesya.blogspot.com/2011/03/imm-i-love-my-library-edition.html

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  17. The Library OwlMarch 27, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Great books! I have Major Pettigrew's Last Stand to read still but I've heard it's good so I might just move it up my to-read pile. Also, great CD. I loved her debut single but haven't listened to the album yet. I'll have to look into it. Enjoy :)

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  18. Ruperto PrietoMarch 27, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Awesome books! Here's mine: http://bookablereads.blogspot.com/2011/03/in-my-mailbox-34-low-intensity.html

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  19. Dazzling MageMarch 27, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I want to read Hunger so baaad! Great reviews this week. Enjoy them all. =D

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  20. A Story UntoldMarch 27, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I lobed Hunger and I heard some great things about Greyfriar.
    Enjoy :)

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  21. Ynysawdre Elderly Residents AssociationMarch 27, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Wow your library had Hunger *faints* Great books this week. Happy reading :D

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  22. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Great selection of books you got there! I read Major Pettigrews....it's really good. Happy Reading!

    Best,
    Molly

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  23. MiaMarch 27, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    The covers of Hunger and Switched look great.
    Have fun reading all these amazing books.
    Mia
    http://bookaholic5.blogspot.com/

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  24. Amber (Books of Amber)March 27, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Hunger is awesome! I loved it so much. The second book in the series is out soon as well. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did - and the rest of your books.
    Have a great week Alison!

    My IMM

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  25. Jessica @ a GREAT readMarch 27, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Great list! Have heard of a few, but haven't read them. Will look for your reviews to see if they were good!

    Here's my IMM

    Happy Reading!

    Old Follower
    Jessica@a GREAT read

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  26. Small ReviewMarch 27, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I'm curious to see what all the fuss is about Switched, too. I'll be looking forward to your review! I like the cover of Warm Bodies.

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  27. Annette MillsMarch 27, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I've been wanting to read Major Pettigrew. I'll look forward to your review!

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  28. Aisle BMarch 27, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I've heard good things about Hunger. At first I thought I confused it with the Hunger Games... duh not the SAME PK!

    Nice set of reads and hope you have a blast with them all :)

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  29. Books for CompanyMarch 27, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Great books and l love that you add your CD IMM to this post! l love seeing what CDs you got =)
    l got asked to review Warm Bodies but l am yet to receive it! :/
    It sounds really good, enjoy your books.

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  30. EdenMarch 27, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Oooh, nice mix of paranormal! Yes, and I also love the CD IMM. CD covers aren't so different from book covers, now, are they?
    Thanks for dropping by my blog!

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  31. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Ooh, I'm intrigued by The Cadence of Gypsies.
    New follower!

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  32. LaurenMarch 27, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I've never heard of Warm Bodies or The Cadence of Gypsies, but I saw the beautiful covers and added them to my TBR pile.
    I have yet to read Hunger, but I've only heard great things :)
    Great Mailbox !

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  33. LunaMothMarch 27, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    vampire empire!! my fav vampire book of last year =) your gonna love it

    http://forevertonowhere.blogspot.com/2011/03/in-my-mailbox_27.html

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  34. Chapter ChicksMarch 27, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Looks like you got some great books! I'm really jealous of Hunger. I can't seem to get my hands on a copy!

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  35. DarlingNickeyMarch 27, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Hi Alison,
    thanks for being my very first follower, I really appreciate it!

    The cover for Warm Bodies looks wicked and Hunger sounds cool, too. Thanks for those!
    Nickey

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  36. Bookish BrunetteMarch 27, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I want to read Greyfriar so freaking bad! Can't wait to hear what you think.

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  37. alittlebookishMarch 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I really want to read Hunger. It has such a good concept.

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  38. District YAMarch 27, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    You have some really cool, unusual looking books there! Look forward to seeing what you think of them all!

    New Follower :D

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  39. Just So JessMarch 27, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    oOo so jealous of Warm Bodies. I keep seeing only good things about it.

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  40. Monique CherieMarch 27, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Switched has an amazing cover, *adds to good reads*


    The Book Mystress, xx

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  41. Blueicegal ♥March 27, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    The warm bodies cover is so awesome!! Happy reading.

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  42. Lea ChristineMarch 27, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Hey Alison, I really love your blog and am passing on an award that I got! Don't know if you do awards, but your site really inspires me with my own, and I wanted to acknowledge that :)

    Check it out here:

    http://lcsadventuresinlibraryland.blogspot.com/2011/03/award-for-my-new-blog-woohoo.html

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  43. KatMarch 27, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I have Hunger this week, too-- it's great so far. The Cadence of Gypsies really catches my eye-- I'm going to look that one up on Goodreads! Hope you enjoy all your books. :)

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  44. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    The Vampire Empire one is greatly interesting me lol I think I might go buy it and Hunger, that one looks good too! Our IMM is @ http://solomonnewlyweds.blogspot.com/ We're New Followers!

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  45. Kathy MartinMarch 27, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    I have all the Amanda Hocking books on my Kindle too. I haven't had a chance to read them yet. I was surprised to find out that she is a neighbor. Austin, MN isn't far from me. Happy reading!

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  46. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I've heard a lot about Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, but for some reason I keep putting it back down when I pick it up in the book store. I really should buy it at some point!

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  47. Christina TMarch 27, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I want to read Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. I too am curious about Amanda Hocking's books. I hope you enjoy your books!

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  48. ♫♥✿Chas @ LovLivLife Reviews✿♥♫March 27, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    My MIL recently read and loved Switched. Great stash of book. Enjoy them all!!=)

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  49. KristinMarch 27, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I read Major Pettigrew's Last Stand a few weeks ago and loved it!!!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  50. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I haven't heard anything about Switched but the cover is so pretty :p I hope you'll like it !
    I've had Hunger for christmas I really need to read it :). Richelle Mead loved it !

    Happy reading !

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  51. Book SakeMarch 27, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Warm Bodies looks good - looking forward to your review of it.

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  52. MarlaMarch 27, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Hi, Alison. Thanks for stopping by today. I've been wondering about Switched, myself. I'll likely get it for my Nook soon to check it out. I'm looking forward to reading Wither. It will arrive tomorrow and, after that, it's just a matter of finding time between my library books to read it. I hope you have a fantastic week. Happy reading!

    Marla @ Starting the Next Chapter

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  53. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Good stuff here! I loved Major Pettigrew. Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. Belle

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  54. ScarlettMarch 27, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Vampire Empire has made it onto my TBR pile. I'm excited to see what you think of it!
    My IMM

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  55. YA Book QueenMarch 27, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Amazing boosk! I heard Warm Bodies is fantastic!!

    Happy reading! :D

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  56. KristinaMarch 27, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Cool books! I haven't heard of them, but they seem really interesting and I think I'm going to check them out!

    Kristina
    http://ladybugstorytime.blogspot.com/

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  57. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    These books look so good! happy reading!

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  58. Bibliosaurus TextMarch 27, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    You got some great books this week! I just added Warm Bodies to my "to read" list.

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  59. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Great stuff this week! Warm Bodies looks interesting, will have to check it out!

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  60. NerissaMarch 27, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I want to read Hunger and Switched, I've heard great things about these books,i'm adding to my TBR list although it's super long now :).

    PS. I'm excited to read If I Stay and The Sky is everywhere :)

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  61. Jennifer AMarch 27, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Wow! Lots of comments! LOL.

    You got some great books this week!

    I really liked the Trylle Trilogy. I thought the storyline was unique and it didn't always go in the direction I expected it to. Hopefully you like it too! I loved that it was super affordable too.

    Hunger sounds so good. It's a four part series or something, right? I need to go put it on my 'to read' list on goodreads.

    Jennifer
    http://littleshelf.blogspot.com/

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  62. EvieMarch 27, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Nice books you got here, girl! :)
    I don't think I heard of any of them before, so I'll be looking forward to your reviews!
    Enjoy your reads!

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  63. goodnightmoonMarch 27, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I actually haven't heard about the Trylle Trilogy until today (not that I remember, at least). I think they was on three peoples' IMMs today! How I haven't heard of them before now, I don't know.

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  64. Melissa (i swim for oceans)March 27, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    YES! You got Vampire Empire! I absolutely freaking loved that book, and that's saying something because I hate vampires! Fabulous mailbox, Alison! :)

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  65. P.E.March 27, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Ooh, Hunger looks great. Can't wait to see what you think!

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  66. NicoleMarch 27, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Thanks for your comment! Little Princes is excellent, I am almost finished. I don't usually read non-fic, but it is so easy to read and funny (although really moving at the same time). Its really well written!

    I have been considering buying Switched too since it is so cheap for the nook-can't wait to hear what you think of it!

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  67. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogMarch 27, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    hunger looks like a really good book!! Enjoy!

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  68. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    I am looking forward to reading Warm Bodies! My copy should be here soon :)

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  69. SavannahMarch 27, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Great book haul! I loved the Greyfriar! It was such a great book! I also adore Jackie Morse Kessler, her books are awesome. You'll see once you read it how much goodness is packed in a short book.

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  70. NajMarch 27, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Amazing batch here! I'm looking forward to reading Vampire Empire and Hunger! Thanks for following! I'll be following as well. <3

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  71. Chelsey @ Starry Sky BooksMarch 28, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    I have Switched on my Kindle, but I haven't read it yet, as with most of the books I have on that thing.. I can't wait to see what you think of it! Most of the other books I haven't heard of, but they look interesting. Enjoy all your new books this week! :)

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  72. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    The Greyfiar (Vampire Empire #1) by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith; I need to read this book.

    Happy reading cos you got so many lovely books...

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  73. Christina Reads YAMarch 28, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Please (please? :D) post a review of Switched after you read it. I don't actually have an e-reader, but I too want to know why she was offered a 2 million book deal.

    And I've heard really great things about Warm Bodies--I think it was Maggie Stiefvater who wrote on her blog to recomend that one and the synopsis in and of itself also looks terrific.

    Looks like you've got a full plate for this week! Happy reading!

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  74. AikMarch 28, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion sounds like a great book! Hope you enjoy reading the books!

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  75. Hannah DoermannMarch 28, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Thanks for commenting (:

    Great stuff this week! I've heard great things about Hunger. Happy reading!

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  76. YiotaMarch 28, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    How funny is that? I just closed a tab where i was reading that Switched will be a movie XD haha! hope you like it!


    Thanks for visiting my mailbox!
    Yiota @ Splash of our Worlds

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  77. Nikki - Notes of LifeMarch 28, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Looks like you've got some great books there! I love the cover for Warm Bodies and I've heard it's a good read. :) Take care.

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  78. MaiaMarch 28, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    You've got some good books there. Happy reading!

    Maia @ book Upon Book
    http://bookuponbooks.blogspot.com

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  79. KarenMarch 28, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    LOVED The Greyfriar! I have Rage coming but I still have to check out Hunger - I hear it's really good.

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  80. FICTION STATE OF MINDMarch 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    great books, Im excited to read Warm Bodies and I bought al 3 of Amanda's books just need to read them :) happy reading

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  81. CandaceMarch 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Oh wow! Great week! I have The Greyfriar and am SO excited to get to it!

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  82. brandileigh2003March 28, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I enjoyed Hunger and hope you do too.
    Brandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog

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  83. EmmaMarch 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Those all took great. Enjoy your reading!!

    Emma
    http://lostinayabook.blogspot.com/

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  84. Lucia (iLive, iLaugh, iLove Books)March 28, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    So many books! Hope you enjoy them all! Heehee you bought Switched. I loved that book!

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  85. TaraMarch 28, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I am loving the cover of Switched! I've actually never heard of this one so I'm going to have to look it up - happy reading!!

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  86. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Oh, do let us know how you like Major Pettigrew's Last Stand! I've been eyeing that book for some time!

    Here's my Mailbox post.

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