Good Golly Miss Holly: In My Mailbox #51

In My Mailbox #51

Nov

14

2010

For my information on In My Mailbox, check out Kristi's blog The Story Siren.

This Week I Received:

Ballads of Suburbia | Elixir

I couldn't resist buying a copy of Hilary Duff's novel when I saw it at Target earlier today even though she probably had major assitance writing it, I still have hope that it'll be awesome and my order of BALLADS came in this week from the library, surprisingly it doesn't live in their YA section but general adult.

Out for Blood, #3 | Revolution

This completes my Drake Chronicles series for now but I hear there will be another book coming out the middle of next year. I already have a copy of REV but with a totally different cover, I can't decide which I like best.

I Love You Zelda Bloo | Heartbreak River | Notes from the Underwire

Gretel Killeen wrote ZELDA BLOO but also happens to be the long-time host of Australia's Big Brother, I'm not sure whether that is a plus or minus against her name but I'm pretty sure this novel wouldn't have made it into my hands otherwise. Ever since reading FORGET YOU, I've been drawn to so many more YA Romance novels and NOTES FROM THE looks like a really fun, girly read :)

Girl, Aloud | Malcolm & Juliet

I'm never one to pass up the opportunity to listen to music but when music is melded into a story it doesn't always turn out fabulous, well in my experience NICK + NORAH has been the only achievement in this field so I'm hoping GIRL adds to this list. MALCOLM actually seems to be a little different to what I originally thought it'd be but I'm hoping the adventures of teenage romance take up more of the story than anything else mentioned on the back cover.

Sugar Sugar | Blue Plate Special

These two and a couple others I received this week were traded with the author of Girl Saves Boy, Steph Bowe who blogs over at Hey! Teenager of the Year. SUGAR has a pretty cover and I'm intrigued how BLUE PLATE will meld stories of a few different characters separated by many years.

Q: I've been listening to Taylor Swift all of this week, what's your opinion of her?

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Chrystal · 750 weeks ago

Great book haul! Oh and I actually like Taylor Swift. I haven't listened to her new album yet, but I want to pick up a copy this week. :)

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Monique · 750 weeks ago

I love her:D I bought her new album . Whats yor favourite song? I can't choose one but I like enchanted and long live right now. Those books look pretty awesome,I just finished reading the second drake chronicles book:D

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PK Reeves · 750 weeks ago

Great selection of books, waiting for my copy of Revolution too.

Will post my Mailbox tomorrow but come on by Aisle B for my very first giveaway.
Take a chance and good luck :)
http://aisleb.tumblr.com/post/1553313037/aisle-bs...

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Sarah · 750 weeks ago

Woooow so many great books!Have fun reading them. Will also post IMM tomorrow, but in there is just one single egalley...
Taylor Swift is not my favourite singer, but I like her songs,cheerful:)

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margreads 71p · 750 weeks ago

Revolution yay!

I like her first album. I haven't listened to the next one yet, but I do like the single.

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BrittLit · 750 weeks ago

I'll have to check back for your review of Elixir. Revolution was good once I got into it. I love the name Zelda Bloo... I have to check that book out. Happy Reading!

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Katie · 750 weeks ago

Awesome books this week!

I'm a huge fan of Taylor. My friends and I made posters and t-shirts last time we went to her concert and we're planning to go to at least 3 concerts on her next tour. Yeah, we're kind of obsessed lol. What's your favorite song on her new album?

Katie @ Bookishly Yours

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Julia · 750 weeks ago

Nice book haul! Blue Plate Special sounds interesting. I love books that are told from several different characters point of view.

Taylor Swift? I like some of her music I guess. I'm just not a fan of country in general. I think that her voice is overrated (very average if you ask me) but that she is a brilliant songwriter. Unfortunately her songwriting talent is somewhat eclipsed by the fact that she is so popular. It almost feels as if she is so mainstream that her lyrics can't really be that great or poignant. At least thats how I feel.

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Ambur · 750 weeks ago

Awesome books :)
I have Revolution too, I haven't started it yet, but I'm excited to :D

I love Taylor Swift! I listen to her wherever, whenever, and with whoever! Her music cheers me up if I'm having a rough day, it helps me rock out if I don't feel like doing any work, and she always...always makes me want to sing along. I don't have her new album yet because I added it to my Christmas list, but the songs I've heard so far I absolutely love, which I'm not surprised. Most of her songs have 5 stars on my itunes ;P lol

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Misty · 750 weeks ago

Revolutions looks really good but this is the first I have heard of it. Thanks for the heads up.

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caitlinmishell 7p · 750 weeks ago

I really liked Elixir, it was different not spectacular, but good. I love Taylor Swift, sometimes she can be long winded, but her songs are really catchy. Good haul :)

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Kah Woei · 750 weeks ago

So many books I don't know about. :-)

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Katie · 750 weeks ago

TSwift is the BEST!!!!!!! I've always liked her music, but a couple of years ago I watched a special about her on the nightly news and was absolutely fascinated by how much control she has over every single element of her albums, tours, and shows. This girl is freaking talented!!!!!

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Rebecca · 750 weeks ago

Great books you got this week. Malcolm and Juliet is a really interesting book. I don't mind Taylor Swift, I like listening to her music quite often.

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Michelle_1010 70p · 750 weeks ago

Ahh, so many good books! Ballads Of Suburbia is excellent. I think you'll really enjoy it. :)

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Christi · 750 weeks ago

Great haul this week! Ballads of Suburbia is on my to-read list, and *I think* I remember reading and enjoying Blue Plate Special, but it was a while ago. Can't bring myself to read Elixer, though; will wait for your review!

Here's my IMM, if you're interested: http://christitheteenlibrarian.blogspot.com/2010/...

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Lost in Stories 44p · 750 weeks ago

Great books this week Holly! I received my copy of Out for Blood last week, I am loving the series so I can't wait to get into it. Revolution and Ballads of Suburbia sound really good, they are both on my TBR pile. Not sure about Elixir though so I'll wait until your review, I've seen the book trailer which kind of made me crack up laughing.

I love Taylor Swift, I've been listening to her new album (and Lissie's album Catching a Tiger - When I'm Alone is my new favourite song) this week, and I really like it.

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Becky · 750 weeks ago

Loved Revolution, I really love both covers, but I like the key cover just alittle better! I can't wait to hear how you like Elixir---I've been tempted to pick it up myself!

I do like Taylor Swift---its cheer-up music! Just fun to listen to. :D

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Dazzling Mage · 750 weeks ago

I want to read Ballads of Suburbia so bad! It seems like a great, deep read. Enjoy your books!

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Mary · 750 weeks ago

I LOVE Taylor Swift! ... and am so jealous of your in my mailbox this week!

Check out what I got
In My Mailbox

Mary @ Sparkling Reviews

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Nayuleska · 750 weeks ago

Nice stash here! I've got Elixir and Out for Blood on my TBR piles.

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Justine 80p · 750 weeks ago

Wow, you've got lotsa good ones! Yay! Ballads of Suburbia was freaky but darkly amazing. I loved it a lot. Happy readinggg! :D

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Gabrielle Carolina · 750 weeks ago

I love your revolution cover!

Thoughts on Taylor, let's just say I can't go back, I'm haunted... I love her and that song to tears.

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Nic · 750 weeks ago

Wow lots of books again. I can't wait to hear what you think of Ballads of Suburbia.

And my thoughts of Taylor Swift. She is okay definitely has talent but not my type of music.

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Jessica · 750 weeks ago

Wow! Lots of awesome books for you this week. I want to get my hands on Elixir too! For some reason, I love watching celebs attempt to write- usually they aren't half bad!

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