In My Mailbox (#59)

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren. It's a perfect way to see who's reading and review what. Awesome! 

Ok.  Seems like forever since I've done one of these.  Safe to say I've had a pretty busy few weeks.   I've been to three bookish events.  The first was a YA Crime Fiction Panel with Chris Ould, Gregg Olsen and Niall Leonard.  It was so great to meet Chris and Niall, and so brilliant to see Gregg again - he's the nicest person ever!  It was so great to haer them all talk about crime books - one of my fave genres! - and about how it's wriggling its way into YA lit!  Yay!! :D

Then it was onto Michelle Paver's launch party for her new book Gods and Warriors.  Formore info on that, you can check my post on the Spinebreakers site!

Finally, I attended the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and Young Critics Award.  What a mouthfull!  I've been part of The Guardian's online Children's Books site for a little bit now, and was lucky enough to be able to attend the awards as a reporter.  Check out my blog post on The Guardian Children's Books! :)

I also got some great books for review, as well as, uh, buying quite a few.  I blame the Crime Fiction Panel for being in a Foyles - correction, the huge blinking Foyles in London: my favourite shop ever.  What do you expect a girl to do?!   And since I was in a crime mood, I couldn't help stopping by the crime section! ;)

Any way, this is what I got...

For Review:

The Brides of Rollrock Island by Margo Lanagan (Goodreads | Amazon)

I've been eying this one up for a while so I was so excited to get it!

The Duff by Kody Keplinger (Goodreads | Amazon)

The Designated Ugly Fat Friend

I've heard good things about this one so I'm super excited to read it!

Emma Hearts LA by Keris Stainton (Goodreads | Amazon)

Another Glamorous Love Story From the Author of Jessie Hearts NYC 

I loved Jessie Hearts NYC so I can't wait to get stuck into this!

Saving June by Hannah Harrington (Goodreads | Amazon)

Your Sister Is Dead.

Your Family's Falling Apart.

How Do You Remember Who You Are?

This one just looks amazing: and I've heard SO many good things about it!

Gods and Warriors (Gods and Warriors, Book One) by Michelle Paver (Goodreads | Amazon)

This is AMAZING!!  I'm desperate for the next book in the series!!

Seconds Away (Mickey Bolitar, Book Two) by Harlan Coben (Goodreads | Amazon)

You're Only A Moment From Death

Another copy, gotta love it! ;)

Darcy Burdock by Laura Dockrill (Goodreads | Amazon)

This, from what I read, is hilarious!  Can't wait! 

Fated (Fated, Book One) by Sarah Alderson (Goodreads | Amazon)

What Happens If The Person You Love

Is The One Who Must Betray You

O.M.G.  This book is AMAZING!!  I LOVE it!!  So, so, so amazingly, insanely good!  I NEED the sequel!! :D

Constable and Toop by Gareth P. Jones (Goodreads | Amazon)

It's Not The Ghosts You Need To Worry About...

This looks awesome - so wonderfully spooky! 

Under My Hat: Tales From the Cauldron edited by Jonathan Strahan (Goodreads | Amazon)

Gotta love witchy books!! :D

Anthem For Jackson Dawes by Celia Bryce (Goodreads | Amazon)

Two Teenagers Fight The Biggest Battle Of All...

Reading this at the moment: so, so amazing.  I have a feeling it's also going to be heartbreaking...

From YA Crime Panel (Well, they got signed):

Knock Down (Street Duty, Book One) by Chris Ould (Goodreads | Amazon)

Brilliant, brilliant book.  Loved it!  

Crusher (Crusher, Book One) by Niall Leonard (Goodreads | Amazon)

Betrayal (Empty Coffins, Book Two) by Gregg Olsen (Goodreads | Amazon)

Amazing, amazing, amazing book!  Can't wait for Book Three!!  

From Gods and Warriors Launch Party:

Gods and Warriors Poster

Gods and Warriors by Michelle Paver (Goodreads | Amazon)

3x Gods and Warriors Bookmarks

From The Guardian's Children Books Awards:

Heart-Shaped Bruise by Tanya Byrne (Goodreads | Amazon)

Loved this book so, so much!  Plus love the cover: the white bits above the heart look like two faces: cool or what?!  Check it out: here!

Soonchild by Russell Hoban (Goodreads | Amazon)

This looks very different and beautiful: the pictures are amazing.  I can't wait!

The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark Audio CD by Jill Tomlinson (Goodreads | Amazon)

I remember reading this to my brother (I think): it's the sweetest book.  I'm going to give it to my little cousin to enjoy!  :)

The Unforgotten Coat by Frank Cottrell Boyce (Goodreads | Amazon)

This is the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize!  It's amazing, obviously!  :D

Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos (Goodreads | Amazon)

Welcome To The World's Deadliest Town...

This is apparently brilliant, according to one of the Young Critics, and I can't wait to read it!

A Greyhound of a Girl by Roddy Doyle (Goodreads | Amazon)

I've always loved Roddy Doyle so I can't wait to read this!

Bullet Boys by Ally Kennen (Goodreads | Amazon)

Can't wait to read this!!

A Boy and a Bear in a Boat by Dave Shelton (Goodreads | Amazon)

I absolutely adore this cover!!! It's so, so amazing and original!! :D  The book sounds great too!! ;)

Guardian Bag and Bookmark

Bought:

Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro (Goodreads | Amazon) 

Does This Girl Look Like A Murderer To You?

I've always loved Patterson and cannot WAIT to read this!! :D

Hunting Lila (Lila, Book One) by Sarah Alderson (Goodreads | Amazon)

You Can't Run From The Truth

After reading Fated, I just had to read this!  Can't wait!!!

The Hunting (Repossession, Book Two) by Sam Hawksmoor (Goodreads | Amazon)

Be Hunted, Or Become The Hunter

I loved The Repossession and couldn't wait to read this one! :D

Eve & Adam by Michael Grant and Katherine Applegate (Goodreads | Amazon)

And Girl Creates Boy

This just called to me - it was impossible to resist for some reason!

Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson (Goodreads | Amazon)

This looks so horrible and so amazing!  Can't wait to read it!

The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz (Goodreads | Amazon)

The New Sherlock Holmes Novel

Love Holmes.  Love Horowitz.  Enough said.

The Big Sleep (Philip Marlowe, Book One) by Raymond Chandler (Goodreads | Amazon)

Chris Ould kept on mentioning Raymond Chandler.  What can I say.  I was curious. :)

Well that's me.  I really must do these more often.  And, y'know, on time.  Ah well.

How you're all great and having a great Fireworks Night! :D