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message 1201: by Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (last edited Jun 17, 2011 01:30PM) (new)

Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 325 comments From the library I borrowed Glimpse by Carol Lynch Williams and from the free/discards I got:
Cassandra French's Finishing School for Boys A Novel by Eric Garcia James Dean-little boy lost-An Intimate Biography by Joe Hyams There and Back Again An Actor's Tale by Sean Astin Johnny Depp A Modern Rebel by Brian J. Robb The Artemis Fowl Files by Eoin Colfer (even though I haven't read the series...yet) and a couple of large print books for mom. :)


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Courtney Wyant | 51 comments Just came in and is signed: Fateful by Cheri Schmidt


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 325 comments Congrats, Courtney! :)


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Arphaxad | 335 comments Good haul, Amy. I loved Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Wildwood Dancing (Wildwood, #1) by Juliet Marillier Siren (Siren Trilogy, #1) by Tricia Rayburn !


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Lisa (fauvely) | 1 comments I got these in the mail on Friday:
Sisterhood Everlasting by Ann Brashares Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler Sisterhood Everlasting and Twenty Boy Summer

and these two books at the library:
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Looking for JJ by Anne Cassidy Of Mice And Men and Looking For JJ

So far I've read the first three!


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Sarah  (sarahandherbookshelves) | 36 comments I bought The Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran Entwined by Heather Dixon Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares


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Laura | 13 comments Sarah wrote: "I boughtThe Heretic Queen by Michelle MoranEntwined by Heather DixonAnna and the French Kiss by Stephanie PerkinsMy Name is Memory by Ann Brashares"

Ooh...I really enjoyed
Entwined (although I am admittedly biased towards books based on the Twelve Dancing Princesses...)


message 1208: by Jen (last edited Jun 21, 2011 04:54PM) (new)

Jen  (jennifer_ashmy) | 242 comments Just bought Fallen (Fallen, #1) by Lauren Kate which I am kinda nervous about since I've heard such mixed reviews about it, but gonna give it a try and see if I like it *crosses fingers* lol

Also bought North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell but this one is not YA.


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Ashley Mayer (ashleymayer) | 125 comments Jen wrote: "Just bought Fallen (Fallen, #1) by Lauren Katewhich I am kinda nervous about since I've heard such mixed reviews about it, but gonna give it a try and see if I like it *crosses fingers* lol

Also bought [b..."


I haven't read North & South, but the BBC movie was really good. If you like the book you should check out the movie!


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Jen  (jennifer_ashmy) | 242 comments Ashley wrote: "Jen wrote: "Just bought Fallen (Fallen, #1) by Lauren Katewhich I am kinda nervous about since I've heard such mixed reviews about it, but gonna give it a try and see if I like it *crosses fingers* lol

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Thanks :) Actually, I saw the movie a couple of days ago and was blown away and that's why I bought the book. You are right, it is such a good movie. I'm excited to see how the book turns out, compared to it.


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Heidi Richard Armitage *sigh*


message 1212: by BirdiesBookshelves (new)

BirdiesBookshelves I just purchased Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Everlasting (The Immortals, #6) by Alyson Noel Hereafter (Hereafter, #1) by Tara Hudson Don't Breathe a Word A Novel by Jennifer McMahon State of Wonder by Ann Patchett Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma and I cannot wait to read them all!


message 1213: by Julie (new)

Julie I just picked up Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) by Cassandra Clare and If I Stay (If I Stay, #1) by Gayle Forman from the library. Also got the copy of A Need So Beautiful (A Need So Beautiful, #1) by Suzanne Young that I won, it came quick!


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Jen  (jennifer_ashmy) | 242 comments Heidi (don't listen to me) wrote: "Richard Armitage *sigh*"


ohhh RA. I second that *sigh* Heidi, LOL.


message 1215: by Ashley (new)

Ashley Mayer (ashleymayer) | 125 comments I got Desires of the Dead (The Body Finder, #2) by Kimberly Derting , Eon Dragoneye Reborn (Eon, #1) by Alison Goodman , The False Princess by Eilis O'Neal & The Demon Trapper's Daughter (The Demon Trappers #1) by Jana Oliver from the library and The Golden Bell by Autumn Dawn & Scent of Danger (Darklands, #3) by Autumn Dawn for my kindle!


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 325 comments I got these from the library:
Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks Crash Into Me by Albert Borris and not YA and in audio CD Darkly Dreaming Dexter (Dexter, #1) by Jeff Lindsay Dearly Devoted Dexter (Dexter, #2) by Jeff Lindsay


message 1217: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (lgcoleman) I went to my local used bookstore and picked up Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1) by Kami Garcia When It Happens by Susane Colasanti Witch and Wizard by James Patterson and not YA 1st to Die (Women's Murder Club Series #1) by James Patterson

For every one book I read I buy 4 more..not good


message 1218: by Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (last edited Jun 24, 2011 06:23PM) (new)

Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 325 comments I went to the library again... I borrowed:
Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life (Scott Pilgrim, #1) by Bryan Lee O'Malley Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Scott Pilgrim, #2) by Bryan Lee O'Malley Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness (Scott Pilgrim, #3) by Bryan Lee O'Malley Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together (Scott Pilgrim, #4) by Bryan Lee O'Malley . I requested 5 and 6 from one of the local branches but they were missing. Someone stole them! Can you believe... stealing from the library that lets you use their items for free already! Anyway I also got these from the free rack: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Flint's Island (Adventure Library (Warsaw, N.D.).) by Leonard Wibberley (different cover) Audrey Hepburn An Intimate Portrait by Diana Maychick and a biography of Ernest Hemingway.


message 1219: by Mish (new)

Mish This week I bought You Against Me by Jenny Downham

I recently read ‘Before I die’ and I was so deeply moved by it that I had to buy her latest book.


message 1220: by Julie (new)

Julie I got Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner at a yardsale for $2. I'm glad I only paid $2 because I just looked at the reviews and they aren't great. I also bought the board game Othello for $1 and just kicked the hubby's ass! :) I'm pretty proud of myself, lol.


message 1221: by Heidi (new)

Heidi Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) wrote: "I went to the library again... I borrowed:
Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life (Scott Pilgrim, #1) by Bryan Lee O'MalleyScott Pilgrim vs. The World (Scott Pilgrim, #2) by Bryan Lee O'Malley[bookcover:Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness|29802..."


I never understood stealing from the library. That is just low.


message 1222: by Gwennie (last edited Jun 25, 2011 06:36PM) (new)

Gwennie (blessedwannab) I went garage saling too!

I found Tithe A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black Valiant (The Modern Faerie Tales, #2) by Holly Black Ironside (The Modern Faerie Tales, #3) by Holly Black , and I also found Inkheart (Inkheart, #1) by Cornelia Funke Inkspell (Inkheart, #2) by Cornelia Funke .

These aren't books that I've been dying to read or anything, but at .50 a book I couldn't resist.


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 325 comments Great finds, Wendy! I love the Inkheart Trilogy! The first book starts slow but it is so worth it in my opinion to stick with it. There are strong characters, a great fantasy story and a world you just get sucked into. I love those books. I hope you do too so we can chat about them. The last book is Inkdeath. I am going to read The Thief Lord by the same author in audio soon. I have been collecting her books for years now.


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 325 comments Heidi (don't listen to me) wrote: "Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) wrote: "I went to the library again... I borrowed:
Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life (Scott Pilgrim, #1) by Bryan Lee O'MalleyScott Pilgrim vs. The World (Scott Pilgrim, #2) by Bryan Lee O'Malley[bookcover:Scott Pi..."


Yes I agree stealing in general is bad... but from a library! Just get a card and borrow it like everyone else. If you love it enough to own it buy it or ask for it as a gift.


message 1225: by Gwennie (new)

Gwennie (blessedwannab) I've got to get my hands on the last one. I hoped they'd have it, but they didn't.

It'll be a bit before I get to reading them because I have soooo much to read (and I can't seem to stop buying, haha) but I can't wait to chat about them.


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Kristina (kristinalawhead) I just downloaded

Queen of the Dead (The Ghost and the Goth, #2) by Stacey Kade (had it from the library but had to return it) Forgotten by Cat Patrick The Luxe (Luxe, #1) by Anna Godbersen Rumors (Luxe, #2) by Anna Godbersen Envy (Luxe, #3) by Anna Godbersen Splendor (Luxe, #4) by Anna Godbersen (I read the first 3 in high school and thought they were just okay but I wanted to re-read them and try the 4th) Willow by Julia Hoban Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have) by Sarah Mlynowski A Need So Beautiful (A Need So Beautiful, #1) by Suzanne Young Exposure A Novel by Therese Fowler The Girl Who Was on Fire Your Favorite Authors on Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games Trilogy by Leah Wilson Moonglass by Jessi Kirby


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 325 comments Wendy F wrote: "I've got to get my hands on the last one. I hoped they'd have it, but they didn't.

It'll be a bit before I get to reading them because I have soooo much to read (and I can't seem to stop buying..."


I am currently reading the fourth one. I am hoping another branch has 5 and 6 because I can borrow from others in the network and have it sent to my local library. :)


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Laura | 13 comments I just went to the library Saturday and picked up:
The Fallen (Nine Lives of Chloe King #1) by Celia Thomson Red Glove (Curse Workers, #2) by Holly Black Stork (Stork, #1) by Wendy Delsol


message 1229: by Fatima (new)

Fatima (totteringpileofbooks) Recently bought What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen and The Thief (The Queen's Thief, #1) by Megan Whalen Turner :)


message 1230: by A book away from an episode of hoarders (last edited Jun 27, 2011 09:24AM) (new)

A book away from an episode of hoarders (fidgit77) | 29 comments I checked out from the library:
Beastly by Alex Flinn , The Passage (The Passage, #1) by Justin Cronin and The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood .

I just received from PBS:
In the Country of Last Things  by Paul Auster , 20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill and Blindness by José Saramago .

And last week I caved and bought A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) by George R.R. Martin , A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2) by George R.R. Martin , A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, #4) by George R.R. Martin and A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3) by George R.R. Martin .

*edit* I just got an email from amazon saying they've shipped my copy of Heartless (The Parasol Protectorate, #4) by Gail Carriger . I'm a bit excited. :)


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Jen  (jennifer_ashmy) | 242 comments I just bought Torment (Fallen, #2) by Lauren Kate and Passion (Fallen, #3) by Lauren Kate


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Irene (raenne) From the library I just got The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky and The Art of Conversation A Guided Tour of a Neglected Pleasure by Catherine Blyth

And I just won Tiger, Tiger A Memoir by Margaux Fragoso


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Sarah  (sarahandherbookshelves) | 36 comments Cristina- I am on Clash of Kings right know! Soo good. I love this series.

A Rose for the Crown by Anne Easter Smith Legacy (Legacy, #1) by Cayla Kluver

Two recent purchases!


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just got A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3) by George R.R. Martin (part 2 blood and gold) A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, #4) by George R.R. Martin and Gone (Gone, #1) by Michael Grant


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Natasha | 24 comments Just ordered Rampant (Killer Unicorns, #1) by Diana Peterfreund , Beauty Queens by Libba Bray and Bitter End by Jennifer Brown . Can't wait to get them.

Goingto the library tomorrow to pick up Torment (Fallen, #2) by Lauren Kate , hoping that if I get this it will give me the motivation to read Fallen.


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Kristina (kristinalawhead) ooh i really want to read beauty queens!


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Jeanine (truejourney) | 120 comments I have so many!!! Lol.. Okay, I am rereading Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater before I read Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater and I just got The Iron King (Iron Fey, #1) by Julie Kagawa The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, #2) by Julie Kagawa Spells (Wings, #2) by Aprilynne Pike The Uglies Trilogy (Uglies, #1-3) by Scott Westerfeld from the library


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 325 comments UGLIES! :) I really liked that series. I think it was so unique. There are more books after the first 3. You should look for them if you like those.

And of course I am sure many of you know how much I love Shiver so I am rereading this month too. :)


message 1239: by Kristina (new)

Kristina (kristinalawhead) I got these at Goodwill last night

Summer Boys (Summer Boys, #1) by Hailey Abbott The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2) by Rick Riordan A Corner Of The Universe by Ann M. Martin (LOVE that cover)

and The Looking Glass Wars (The Looking Glass Wars, #1) by Frank Beddor at the library sale - sounds really good!


A book away from an episode of hoarders (fidgit77) | 29 comments Sarah wrote: "Cristina- I am on Clash of Kings right know! Soo good. I love this series.

A Rose for the Crown by Anne Easter SmithLegacy (Legacy, #1) by Cayla Kluver

Two recent purchases!"


I'm loving the series as well but its taking me longer to read it than I'm used to.


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Sarah  (sarahandherbookshelves) | 36 comments Cristina- Same here... They are quite big books with lots going on. So I find it best to take my time!


message 1242: by Courtney (last edited Jun 30, 2011 04:43PM) (new)

Courtney | 5 comments I just got from the library Heist Society (Heist Society, #1) by Ally Carter which I heard that was good and one that I picked up at random Wildthorn by Jane Eagland . I am going to read Heist Society first! ;-)


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Katrina (katmcv) | 34 comments Just borrowed these ones out from the library. Very excited about the first one!

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Joel and Cat Set the Story Straight by Nick Earls and The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie


message 1244: by Kayla (last edited Jun 30, 2011 07:02PM) (new)

Kayla (kaylawrites89) | 352 comments Checked out Crusade (Crusade, #1) by Nancy Holder . I love me some Vampires. ^^


message 1245: by Heather (new)

Heather McCorkle (heathermccorkle) I just bought another copy of Promise by Kristie Cook (because I gave my other one away and want to re-read it!) and Nightspell by Leah Cypess.


message 1246: by Kristina (last edited Jul 07, 2011 06:47AM) (new)

Kristina (kristinalawhead) In the last few days I've downloaded

The Adoration of Jenna Fox (Jenna Fox Chronicles, #1) by Mary E. Pearson Hollowland (The Hollows, #1) by Amanda Hocking Flawless by Lara Chapman Possession (Possession, #1) by Elana Johnson Divergent (Divergent, #1) by Veronica Roth Next Summer (Summer Boys, #2) by Hailey Abbott


message 1247: by Tory (new)

Tory Hendershot (nghtstlkr64) | 13 comments Went to some garage sales and picked up The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire and even though I already have at least two copies each The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) by J.R.R. Tolkien The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3) by J.R.R. Tolkien


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Jen  (jennifer_ashmy) | 242 comments I just bought Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

After months of searching for a hardcover, my local bookstore finally brought it in! :)


message 1249: by Heidi (new)

Heidi Jen wrote: "I just bought Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

After months of searching for a hardcover, my local bookstore finally brought it in! :)"


Worth every penny IMO. I am holding out for another month or so when it is released in paperback and I may buy myself a copy.


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Jen  (jennifer_ashmy) | 242 comments Heidi (ok you can listen to me) wrote: "Jen wrote: "I just bought Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

After months of searching for a hardcover, my local bookstore finally brought it in! :)"

Worth every penny IMO. I am holdin..."


Glad to hear that :) I've heard so much amazing things about this book and it had frustrated me so much that both bookstores in my area had zero copies. Oh yea, the paperback is coming out in August right? I was gonna wait too, but then I just saw it and I guess the excitement of finally finding one copy made me budge, haha. I just had to get it :)


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