Sunday, 14 March 2010

In My Mailbox - 13 March



The New Brighton Archeological Society: Book One The Castle of Galomar - Mark Andrew Smith & Matthew Weldon
Out of the ashes of misfortune will rise the next generation of great adventurers! After their parents are lost on an archeological expedition, four children begin to unlock the secrets of their parents' mysterious lives, discovering a hidden world of mystical artifacts, mythical creatures, and arcane knowledge. Soon they find themselves drawn into a conflict over a great library that has kept two kingdoms at war for centuries, the children must save an enchanted forest, the birthplace of magic itself. Join us as these children become the latest members of the fabled New Brighton Archeological Society, and take their first steps towards their true destiny!


First graphic novel in awhile. Excited to see what Mr Smith is going to hit me with!

Same Difference - Siobhan Vivian
Emily is ready for a change. She's been in the same town with the same friends for a long time...and none of them really understand her art. But when she goes to Philadelphia for a summer art institute, she suddenly finds like-minded people. One in particular, Fiona, intrigues and challenges her. But there are some things Emily is going to have to find out for herself -- like what the balance is between life and art, and which is more important when push comes to shove.


I like the premise and Vivian has entertains me on Twitter so I thought I would order this baby. Sounds promising.

The Secret Year - Jennifer R. Hubbard
Seventeen-year-old Colt has been sneaking out at night to meet Julia, a girl from an upper-class neighborhood unlike his own. They’ve never told anyone else about their relationship: not their family or friends, and especially not Julia’s boyfriend.When Julia dies suddenly, Colt tries to cope with her death while pretending that he never even knew her. He discovers a journal she left behind. But he is not prepared for the truths he discovers about their intense relationship, nor to pay the price for the secrets he’s kept.


Bought this one from the Book Depository. You can read my detailed thoughts here.

I Know It's Over - CK Kelly Martin
PURE. UNPLANNED. PERFECT. Those were Nick’s summer plans before Sasha stepped into the picture. With the collateral damage from his parents’ divorce still settling and Dani (his girl of the moment) up for nearly anything, complications are the last thing he needs. All that changes, though, when Nick runs into Sasha at the beach in July. Suddenly he’s neck-deep in a relationship and surprised to find he doesn’t mind in the least. But Nick’s world shifts again when Sasha breaks up with him. Then, weeks later, while Nick’s still reeling from the breakup, she turns up at his doorstep and tells him she’s pregnant. Nick finds himself struggling once more to understand the girl he can’t stop caring for, the girl who insists that it’s still over.


I have heard many good things about this author and I cannot wait to read the entire story. I am very fond of male protagonist and the thought of reading about the other side of a surprise pregnancy is intriguing.

11 comments:

Maria the Bookworm said...

Great books! Enjoy :)

robby (once upon a book blog) said...

I love Siobhan and Same Difference is brilliant. I can't wait for Not That Kind of Girl (her upcoming book.) If you haven't read A Little Friendly Advice, I strongly advise you to do so. :]

prophecygirl said...

I got New Brighton too - looks good! :)

I loved I Know It's Over when I read it last year, though didn't like The Secret Year. Great mix you got there, and happy reading!

Sarahbear9789 said...

A lot of great books. I hope you enjoy them.

BrittLit said...

I love the cover for I Know It's Over. Happy Reading!

Stephanie aka The Stark Raving Bibliophile said...

These sound really good -- enjoy!!

Alayne said...

Happy reading! My mailbox is at The Crowded Leaf.

Kris said...

Wow, this is the first time I've heard of I Know It's Over and Same Difference, and they look really promising. I went to art camp once...good times. :)

Ladybug said...

I Know It's Over sounds good, I don't think I've read many books where the guy is the one being dumped and the story is from his point of view. I'm heading over to Goodreads now to put it on my wishlist.

Enjoy your new books and have a great week, Adele!

Jan von Harz said...

Lots of titles I have not seen before. I am espcially interested in Same Difference. Enjoy your week.

Lori said...

Cute vlog. You did quite nicely this week. Enjoy your books. Here'smine