Hello again, people. I have returned from my trip relatively unscathed (apart from having the trunk of my car checked both times I crossed the border because, apparently, me traveling on my own for the weekend was suspicious) and brought back a load of books. Some I've already read and didn't have copies of, some I waited to buy because I knew they would be cheaper (technically cheaper; hardcover books can cost about 2 to 5 dollars more in Canada and the exchange rate is about even these days).
At the moment, I'm not sure if there will be a new IMM post next week. I might have to cut back on the book-buying after last weekend. Plus, I'll be in Vancouver all this week working a fun volunteer job. The VPL is hosting their annual summer Writing & Book Camp for kids 11 to 13 & 14+. Kids participate in workshops, talk about books, write a 1-page story that gets published in a big anthology at the end, and meet other kids who love reading and writing as much as they do. :)
Supernaturally by Kiersten White
Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer (picked up at the signing cause the first 2 bookstores I went to didn't have it)
Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead (wanted to re-read before I started Bloodlines)
Delirium (Special Edition) by Lauren Oliver (it's gorgeous & it was at the store, I caved)
Ripple by Mandy Hubbard (signed)
Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting (signed)
The Education of Hailey Kendrick by Eileen Cook (signed)
The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder (signed)
Gifts:
Forgotten by Cat Patrick (random signed copy won as a door prize at the signing, which is handy since my other copy is going to a giveaway winner)
Whisper by Phoebe Kitanidis (signed ARC from Phoebe who appeared for a few minutes & had to leave because of an emergency but was still super sweet about giving me a copy)
From the S&S Galley Grab:
The Pledge by Kimberly Derting (apparently, the link was making its rounds on Twitter on Friday & I missed it, but thanks to Ashley at Book Labyrinth for sending me the link)
I also bought A Need So Beautiful by Suzanne Young, but it's for a giveaway winner. I hope she doesn't mind that I read it since I hadn't read it yet, I promise I was careful with it.
Wow what an awesome collection of IMM! "Supernaturally" and "Delirium" (not special edition though) are both in my yet to be posted IMM :D I'm also wanting to get a copy of "Forgotten".
ReplyDeleteI'm just upset because recently I've been noticing that us in Australia aren't getting as nice covers that they have available elsewhere :(
That is a huge IMM. Sounds like you had a fun trip!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very epic IMM post! Awesome books!
ReplyDeleteThat volunteer job sounds very awesome... I'd love to help out with something like that. My library is really weird about volunteering... I need to contact them again or something.
& you're so welcome for the link! I just happened to catch it by looking around, and then I had to go from person to person to find the actual link, haha, so I'm glad we both benefited.
Great IMM! I'm a new follower. The book camp sounds so cool, I wish Ottawa had one. I'd totally sign up. Anyway, AWESOME books. I can't wait to see your reviews. The Delirium special edition is really pretty.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
-P.E.
Tantalizing Illusions
Looks terrific! Supernaturally, Wolfsbane and Forgotten are all very high on my list of Things To Be Read.
ReplyDeleteI liked Last Sacrifice... I thought it wrapped things up nicely, even if everything didn't work out precisely as I hoped for all of the characters.
Is there anything different about the special edition of Delirium, aside from the cover? I loved the old cover, but I like this one too.
@Angelica Joy: I've noticed that too, but I've seen some Australian covers that look pretty, like Aimée Carter's The Goddess Test.
ReplyDelete@Madigan: the special edition of Delirium has a Q&A session with Lauren Oliver & a chapter from Pandemonium (Mar 2012).
Good stack.
ReplyDeleteI loved Delirium.
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Great IMM! I just got Delirium special edition. I'll just have to wait till The Pledge comes on regular newsletter, I can't find the link!
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