In My Mailbox is an amazing weekly meme hosted by Kristi from The Story Siren that features the books we have received during the week. It's so much fun because we get to see what our fellow bloggers stumbled upon this week and add even more to our piles of books! Without further ado, this week I received the following books:
I, Emma Freke - (For Review - Thank you, Carolrhoda & NetGalley) - What's in a name? I, Emma Freke is a charming search-for-identity story about Emma―the only "normal" member of her quirky family. Her flighty, New Age mom seems to barely have time for a daughter, especially one who annoyingly spoils her mom's youthful façade. Emma's well-meaning grandpa is clueless. And her only friends are the local librarian and a precocious 10-year old adopted by the two old ladies next door. Smart, shy, and nearly six feet tall, Emma struggles to fit in at school, so she jumps at the opportunity to "home school" until that too turns into another of mom's half-baked ideas.
The Long Weekend - (For Review - Thank you, Savita Kalhan) - Sam knows that he and his friend Lloyd made a colossal mistake when they accepted the ride home. They have ended up in a dark mansion in the middle of nowhere with man who means to harm them. But Sam doesn't know how to get them out. They were trapped, then separated. Now they are alone. Will either of them get out alive?This gripping and hypnotic thriller will have you reading late into the night...
Matched - (Bought) - Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate . . . until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xander.
What did you get in your mailbox this week? Leave me a link, and I'll be sure to check it out!
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Yay Melissa you got Matched! I just adored that one but it's definitely a love it or hate it book, so I'll really interested to see what you think. I've heard that a lot of people that read Delirium first haven't loved Matched and then vice versa. I'm reading Delirium now so I guess I'll see if that holds true:)
ReplyDeleteI've heard mixed things about Match. I'll be curious to read your review on it. My mailbox was so sad this week! But it's bound to happen some time, right?
ReplyDeletegreat vlog, Melissa!! When I read "I Emma Freke" I didn't get it but as soon as you said it on the vlog, I was laughing "I am a freak" tooo funny! Enjoy your books!
ReplyDeleteLOL Melissa! I dont think I would have figured out the title if I hadn't heard you say it. Gawd, I love your accent. :D
ReplyDeleteI LOVED Matched. I haven't read Delirium yet, but I know you have, so I'm really looking forward to reading your thoughts on how closely they compare.
Great IMM! Give Stella kisses for me.
I love your video! It was so great seeing and hearing you :)
ReplyDeleteIt took me a few times of hearing you say the title (I, Emma Freke) to get it, but I love it! I'm a sucker for word play like that.
Your books look good and I can't wait to read your reviews! Hope you enjoy them.
Your cat is so cute!
Great IMM this week Melissa! Can't wait to hear how you liked Matched!! (I still haven't bought it yet. *tear*)
ReplyDeleteHappy Reading! :)
I've seen reviews for MATCHED that have been all over the place. Now I'm dying to know what you think of it!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy Matched. I liked it, but I didn't love it. lol! Jenny just said it's a love/hate book, but I think I fell somewhere in the middle. :)
ReplyDeleteI, Emma Freke sounds like it'll be super funny and different from most of what's out there. Can't wait to read your review! :]
ReplyDeleteStella is SO cute!
ReplyDeleteI have the worst time with acronyms, abbreviations, and plays with words.
Great mailbox! Matched is one that I am looking forward to reading. Can't wait to see what you think of it!
ReplyDeleteI've read Matched! I liked it for the most part, but here's my review, since you asked. http://consumedbybooks.blogspot.com/2010/11/review-of-matched-by-ally-condie.html
ReplyDeleteAlso, Stella is very adorable. My dog also intruded in my IMM vlog this week, lol!
Your cat is adorable! Enjoy your reads. :)
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Match, it sounds really intriguing though... As does The Long Weekend, I will have to check them both out!
ReplyDeleteYay, I got Matched this week as well! :D Can't wait to see what you (and what I!) think of it! :) Happy readings this week. <3
ReplyDeleteI received Matched this week too! I'm looking forward to reading it! Great IMM Melissa :)
ReplyDeleteGreat IMM vlog! Woo! You have Matched!
ReplyDeleteYay for getting Matched. I'm dying to read this one - that's for sure! Will be looking out for your review. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed Matched and am anxious to read the Long Weekend. Can't wait to read your reviews of both.
ReplyDeleteI am very curious about Matched, but then I do like dystopian YA :)
ReplyDeleteI actually haven't bought Matched yet but I plan on it soon! Looking forward to reading your review!
ReplyDeleteI've read so much great stuff about Matched! Hope you'll like it as well
ReplyDeleteThe only one I've heard of that you have is Matched. I hope you like the others too. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI must get my hands on Matched....like, yesterday. Hope you enjoy your books :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You've received the Versatile Award! (If you have already received this, feel free to ignore it! I know this award has been around the blogging world for a long time!)
ReplyDeletePlease check out my post (http://brookesboxofbooks.blogspot.com/2010/12/versatile-blogger-award-take-two.html) to read a few things about me and to see your name in lights! (Well, figuratively, at least!)
Congrats from Brooke at Brooke's Box of Books!
I enjoyed Matched and hope you do too! Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteI could listen to your voice for hours on end. And I mean that in a totally non-creepy way, even though I realize that is exactly how it sounds.
ReplyDeleteI've heard GREAT things about Matched! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy.
ReplyDeleteTara SG - 25hourbooks.com
Ahhh, you got Matched!! I'm so excited. I've heard too many good things about it! Yay, dystopian! :D
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