Book Haul Fun Time! (#12)

 

"Book Haul Fun Time!" is derived from the social book blogger meme,

"In My Mailbox," created by Kristi @ The Story Siren.

I've got another book haul for y'all. Why haven't I been doing these for so long until now? I seriously want to whack past-me for that. Anyway, shall we proceed...?

For Review

 

 

Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore: Got an ARC of this, although I still need to read at least the first book in the series. I will be soon enough.

Artemis Fowl, Book 1 and The Arctic Incident: Artemis Fowl, Book 2 by Eoin Colfer: NetGalley is putting these books up as review copies for anyone to read, or reread, in time for the last Artemis Fowl book's release later this year. I've never read any of these books, so I figured I'd take the opportunity. 

Swapped

  

 

The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting: I got this in a book trade through Swap.com. I hope this book is good, although I've read The Pledge by Kimberly Derting and wasn't too terribly impressed by it. Isn't this one a bit more respected by her?

Giveaway Win


 

Across the Galaxy by Heather Hildenbrand: I actually WON this from Goodreads.com! I'm still shocked I won a Goodreads giveaway, but it finally happened (years of waiting). I've heard some good things about this book, so I hope it lives up to it. I won the older paperback version, which has a different cover. This one up here /\ is gorgeous, isn't it? 

That's my book haul for this week. What books did you haul in? 

Book Haul Fun Time! (#11)

"Book Haul Fun Time!" is derived from the social book blogger meme,

"In My Mailbox," created by Kristi @ The Story Siren.

I haven't done a book haul post in AGES, and I figured that has been pretty silly of me. I'm going to do one again, and maybe even some more in the future. So, the following list is of the books I've received for one reason or another in the very recent past. Getting a new book is like Christmas every time, isn't it?

Purchased

I bought Graceling and Fire (both by Kristin Cashore) as emergency books because I won an ARC of Bitterblue. Yeah, haven't read any of these books, yet, so sometimes you really do need to buy some books. 

The Ask and the Answer and Monsters of Men (both by Patrick Ness) were on sale for only $0.99 on the Kindle! Sadly, that is not the case any longer. Sorry, folks.

Received for Review

I'm so excited to read these! I'll be getting to The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda and The Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross very soon, but I won't be reading Velveteen by Daniel Marks for a long time. It's release day is all the way in October, so I'm waiting until September to start reading it. But, I've been waiting for that book for the past year-and-a-half because I've been a huge fan of Danny's vlogs all this time. I remember when he vlogged about editing it, and even when his agent sold the manuscript. Totally exciting! 


Okay, that's my haul. What books have you hauled in lately? 

Book Haul #10 (8/8/11)

My book hauls may get rather unimpressive, now that I've instituted a self-imposed book buying ban! I'm too reckless...

FROM THE LIBRARY

Fallen (Fallen, #1)

by Lauren Kate

Source: local library

Format: Audio CD

Genres: Paranormal Romance (YA)

Not being too sure if I'd like this one, I decided to check it out from the library. Sure, it's pretty popular with, like, everyone--but, I don't always go with the flow. I hope I do, though...

The Emerald Atlas (The Books of the Beginning, #1)

by John Stephens

Source: local library

Format: hardcover

Genres: fantasy, adventure (Middle Grade)

Since this is being touted as the next "Harry Potter", I figured I'd better read this, and read it quick. It's actually very quickly gaining critical acclaim with a lot of readers and critics, so maybe it has some great potential, after all...

OBTAINED BY OTHER MEANS

Black Wood (A Witch Rising, #1)

by Jayde Scott

Source: the author (review copy)

Format: .mobi file (Kindle)

Genres: fantasy, paranormal (YA/Middle Grade)

The author followed my review policy to the "T", so I looked into her portfolio of folios (lol), and found that she had just self-published this title. I immediately contacted her for a review copy after reading a bit of the opening scene, since I already found the characters quirky and brilliant. (So far, this is a great read!)

Immortal (Immortal, #1)

by Gillian Shields

Source: AudiobookSync.com

Format: MP3

Genres: Paranormal Romance, fantasy (YA)

AudiobookSync.com made this title available as a free MP3 download during their special "Summer Reads" program. I don't know anything about it, but I'm always up for a good PNR if I can get one, especially as an audiobook.

And, that's that, folks! What, did you all get this week?

Book Haul #9 (8/1/11)

Check out what I got this week!

PURCHASED

The Girl in the Steel Corset (Steampunk Chronicles, #1)

by Kady Cross

Source: purchased the hardcover

Genres: steampunk, paranormal, romance (YA)

I'm so excited I finally got this! I bought it with Wildefire, and because that only came out last week, I had to wait about 2 months to get this book along with it in my order. The ebook prequel made me salivate for this one...

Wildfire (Wildefire, #1) 

by Karsten Knight

Source: purchased the hardcover

Genres: fantasy, mythology (YA)

I've been waiting to buy this book for the past year, since I first discovered Karsten on YouTube. He is so hilarious, I've been trying to keep up with his wacky antics ever since. It's exciting just to finally have this finished novel after all this time...

OBTAINED BY OTHER MEANS

City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1)

by Cassandra Clare

Source: won paperback in a giveaway

Genres: paranormal romance, urban fantasy (YA)

*laughs* I realize I already mentioned getting this book last week in my "Book Haul" post, but that was a library copy. This week, I suddenly won a giveaway hosted by a book blogger, and I got my own copy of this book, too! I hope I do like this series, after all...

Cicada 

by Belle Whittington

Source: BookRooster.com review copy

Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance (YA)

I got this after being invited to review it from BookRooster.com, and it looks really interesting. What few reviews are out there for this little self-published title, they are all singing its praises. I also enjoyed the sample I read before accepting the RC, so I look forward to this one, too.

That's what I hauled in this week. What about you all...?

Book Haul #8 (7/25/11)

I'd say this was a good week for me and my book hauls! Next week should be, too...

I decided to go back to hitting up my local library for some titles I've yet to read, and feel too anxious about purchasing. I hate buying a book I end up hating after I read it, so the library saves me from that possible commitment. Plus, they have some books on CD and audiobooks rule!

From the Library

City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1)
by Cassandra Clare

Format: audio CD


I know, I know. How could I have NOT read this book already? I must be insane. It's only because I've been afraid I'd not like it, but I knew I'd just have to borrow it from the library one of these days so I could see if I actually would like it, or not. And, I can give my tired eyes a break and just listen to it. Sounds good to me.

Infinity (The Chronicles of Nick, #1)
by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Format: paperback


I've been wanting to read this book for a while now, and I know a little bit about The Dark-Hunter series by the same author. I just hope for some good characters.

Jane Jones: Worst. Vampire. Ever.
by Caissie St. Onge

Format: paperback


I've already starting read this and it is totally funny so far! I like stories like this that poke fun at the current popular perception of vampires and vampire lore.

From The Book Depository

Dead Iron (Age of Steam, #1)

by Devon Monk

Format: paperback


This brand new series looks really, really promising as it has a lot of elements in it that make me want to read it: historical, western, steampunk, paranormal, fantasy, a super hunky male lead as is evidenced by the super hunky male on the cover... I'm not sure it's missing anything from my perspective.

Hounded (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #1)
by Kevin Hearne

Format: mass market paperback


This series has been blasting off into the stratosphere of popularity lately! Before I realized this, I read Kevin Hearne's prequel short story to this book, "Clan Rathskeller", which is free over on Goodreads.com, and it was super funny and awesome. It sold me on the idea of buying the first book, so, naturally, I did. So far, there are three books out in this series. They are getting released like hotcakes!

That's it for me this week. What books did you all haul in?