Sunday, March 25, 2012

In My Mailbox: Mar. 25

BOOKS.
Bought: It's a little amazing I haven't read this one before now and really my only defenses are (1) it's a book written (or at least marketed) specifically for parents, and I am not one. And (2) it was the basis for the movie Mean Girls, which  I definitely didn't like the one time I watched part of it. But I'm excited about reading this book all the same, especially since it's mentioned briefly in Odd Girl Out.
For Review: Huge thanks to Penguin Teen for sending me a package of upcoming contemporary YA novels. Authors Natasha Friend and Kristin Walker are both ones I've read before and Beth Kephart is an author I've heard great things about. I'm excited to finally be reading something of hers and in addition to that amazing cover, Small Damages sounds like a great, unique story. Also, Kristin Walker's 7 Clues to Winning You is a great book for me since I'm trying to read more sophomore novels and I enjoyed her debut, A Match Made in High School.
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  1. April (BooksandWine)March 25, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Okay, so that contemporary package is awesome! Like, My Life In Black And White has a really cool cover and honestly looking at it, I'd assume it was paranormal and not contemp.

    Also? 7 Clues To Winning You looks so adorable.

    Happy reading :-)

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    1. JordynMarch 25, 2012 at 4:05 PM

      I know, right? And I haven't read a Natasha Friend book in a while; this one seems different from her other books - a bit darker, I think.

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  2. UnknownMarch 25, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I've always wanted to read Queen Bees, but just never make enough time for reading nonfiction! 7 Clues looks like a fun story for summer :) I remember Adele from Persnickity Snark really loving A Match Made in High School!

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    1. JordynMarch 25, 2012 at 4:07 PM

      Reading more nonfiction is one of my reading goals this year, but I'm just so picky about it. Hopefully Queen Bees makes the cut.

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    2. ZoëMarch 26, 2012 at 7:55 PM

      I feel like I must have, but did I ever recommend Cinderella Ate My Daughter to you? I haven't read it myself but it just instantly made me think of you. And it does sound good.

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    3. JordynMarch 26, 2012 at 8:58 PM

      Yep, you did recommend that one to me. I'm gonna have to get it from the library or (hopefully) find it at a used store. :)

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  3. ZoëMarch 25, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    I really want to read the Walker and Kephart, can't wait to see your thoughts! Yay for a contemp package too, it's nice somebody finally got it right when sending you review books :P

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  4. ellepauletteMarch 25, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Ooooh! Looks like you got some yummy books this week!
    Thanks for sharing!
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