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In My Mailbox #39

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren.

The lighting's not great, and neither is the sound. Again. My laptop camera is crappy... Sorry ;)


For Review:
Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver - OMGosh, SO excited for this one!

Gifted:
Destined by PC & Kristin Cast - From Andy (@PewterWolf13) THANK YOU :D

Bought:
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater - I already had a proof but I wanted a finished copy

Free:
Fracture by Megan Miranda - Free from the Maggie Stiefvater event

This week I went to another event in Foyles, this time it was Maggie Stiefvater! :D She is one of the coolest and nicest people ever, and her talk was hilarious! I had to try really hard not to snort-laugh at her, it was AWESOME :D I met Cicely from Cicely Loves Books and her mum (again) and as always they were lovely, and I got all 7 of my books signed by Maggie :D We were second in the queue too - I think that event was the best one I've been to :D

Maggie and me :)


What did you get in your mailbox this week? Leave me a link in the comments!

Comments

  1. iffath13 November 2011 at 14:26

    Sounds like you guys had an awesome time at the event! Jealous I couldn't be there! Ooh, Fracture is fabulous, hope you enjoy it :)

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  2. kara-karina@Nocturnal Book Reviews13 November 2011 at 14:30

    What a cute pic of Maggie and you! Fabulous books! I'm dying to read The Scorpio Races, so hope you enjoy it! Have a great week! ;)

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  3. serendipity_viv13 November 2011 at 14:39

    Glad you enjoyed meeting Maggie and Cecily. I couldn't go to that one.

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  4. Anonymous13 November 2011 at 14:59

    Aww, glad you had a lovely time meeting Maggie :) Sooo jealous of Pandemonium. Everyone seems to have had that this week. Hope you enjoy your books!

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  5. Kristina13 November 2011 at 16:09

    I love Maggie! She is hilarious in person. I hope that you enjoy your new books!

    Kristina
    Ladybug Storytime

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  6. Anonymous13 November 2011 at 17:27

    BELLLAAA PANDEMONIUM! :D

    I probably should've gone to the Maggie Stiefvater event since The Scorpio Races is on my wishlist.

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  7. Cicely13 November 2011 at 17:40

    So great meeting you at the Maggie Stiefvater signing again! :D And Pandemonium! So jealous! Happy reading :)

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  8. ~Sara @ Just Another Story13 November 2011 at 18:43

    Sounds like you had a great time at the signing. Yay for Pandemonium! I hope you enjoy.

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  9. Bex13 November 2011 at 19:48

    That's so awesome you got Pandemonium! I still need to read the first book though. Looks amazingly good!

    My IMM!

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  10. Lesley13 November 2011 at 22:12

    Fab picture of you and Maggie there Bella, I'm sooooo jealous that you get to go to signings I've never been to one yet!

    There seems to be a lot of love for Pandemonium today:)

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  11. District YA13 November 2011 at 22:22

    Wow your week has rocked!! Firstly getting Pandemonium, then going to the Maggie event!! Lucky girl - Hope you had a blast?

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  12. Jessica @ a GREAT read13 November 2011 at 23:40

    Loved Maggie! Saw her earlier this summer! She just rocks!! Happy Reading!

    Here's my IMM

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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