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In My Bag is my version of the weekly meme, In My Mailbox. IMM was started by Kristi over at The Story Siren, and it explores the contents of my mailbox or shopping bag on a weekly basis.

For review:

Skinny by Donna Cooner (Scholastic)

Seraphina by Rachel Hartman (Random House)

(Thanks, Netgalley!)

Won:

A Want So Wicked by Suzanne Young

(Thanks, Harper Collins and Pitch Dark!)

Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

(Thanks, Lee & Low Books and Armchair BEA!)

I totally forgot about the books I won, so those were a really nice surprise. So was Skinny since it had been a while since I requested it. I think I'm most excited for Seraphina because I've been on a fantasy kick since reading the awesome Shadow and Bone. What'd you guys get this week?

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In My Bag is my version of the weekly meme, In My Mailbox. IMM was started by Kristi over at The Story Siren, and it explores the contents of my mailbox or shopping bag on a weekly basis.

For review:

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Mass

Because It Is My Blood by Gabrielle Zevin 

Crewel by Gennifer Albin

(Thanks to Macmillan!)

Once by Anna Carey

(Thanks to HarperCollins!)

What's Left of Me by Kat Zhang

Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

(Thanks to Edelweiss and Netgalley, respectively!)

Not book related:

I'm pumped to FINALLY have all my wedding pictures in! Now I can go about choosing photos for my albums, getting prints, etc. Plus they mailed it in this fancy, super cute tin. Love those guys!

Back to the books . . . I'm really looking forward to What's Left of Me and Crewel, and I already read and loved Once. It was a great follow-up to Eve. What'd you guys get this week?

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In My Bag is my version of the weekly meme, In My Mailbox. IMM was started by Kristi over at The Story Siren, and it explores the contents of my mailbox or shopping bag on a weekly basis.

For review:

Burn for Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian

WHAT?! My indie never gets review copies from Simon & Schuster. Never. I've been told their marketing budget is smaller than those of the other Big Six. I've no idea if that's true, but regardless: boxes-of-ARCs just do not come from S&S. So when one of the store owners texted me a picture of this the other day, I about died.

JENNY HAN, YOU GUYS. YEEESSSSSSSSSSS!

What'd you guys get this week?!

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So it's been a while... I've been pretty busy. You know, getting married and stuff. I haven't gotten any professional pictures back yet, but don't worry. I'll share some with you as soon as I can. Overall it was beautiful. All our family and closest friends were able to share the day with us, and Josh and I finally said, "I do." It's been a long time coming, and honestly we're both thrilled it's all behind us. We had a wonderful day and a relaxing "mini-moon," and now we're just enjoying married life, which, for the record, is the same as life was before. That is very comforting.

In My Bag is my version of the weekly meme, In My Mailbox. IMM was started by Kristi over at The Story Siren, and it explores the contents of my mailbox or shopping bag on a weekly basis.

Bought:

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta

Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson

I went thrift store shopping with my mom yesterday and found these beauties! All hardcovers and less than $10 spent. Unfortunately my mom didn't have the same luck, but we'll just plan another trip.

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In My Bag is my version of the weekly meme, In My Mailbox. IMM was started by Kristi over at The Story Siren, and it explores the contents of my mailbox or shopping bag on a weekly basis.

For review:

Gilt by Katherine Longshore

Keep Holding On by Susane Colasanti

Keeping the Castle by Patrice Kindl

My Life in Black and White by Natasha Friend

My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick

No Safety in Numbers by Dayna Lorentz

Small Damages by Beth Kephart

The Gathering Storm by Robin Bridges

The Summer My Life Began by Shannon Greenland

The Waiting Sky by Lara Zielin

Tokyo Heist by Diana Renn

Zoe Letting Go by Nora Price

I also received some signed swag from Holly Cupala as a part of the Don't Breathe a Word Street Team. Look for a giveaway soon!

What'd you guys get this week?

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In My Bag is my version of the weekly meme, In My Mailbox. IMM was started by Kristi over at The Story Siren, and it explores the contents of my mailbox or shopping bag on a weekly basis.

Bought:

Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead by Julie Anne Peters

The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Love and Leftovers by Sarah Tregay

The Probability of Miracles by Wendy Wunder

I had a few gift cards from Christmas burning a hole in my wallet, so I placed an order over the weekend. I'm super excited about all of these titles and can't wait to dive in. What'd you guys get this week?

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In My Bag is my version of the weekly meme, In My Mailbox. IMM was started by Kristi over at The Story Siren, and it explores the contents of my mailbox or shopping bag on a weekly basis.

Bought:

Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

(Bargain bin for $4 - Score!)

A Million Suns by Beth Revis

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

(An advantage to working for your local indie... Eep!)

Won:

Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

(Thanks, Sash & Em!)

Fallen in Love by Lauren Kate

(Thanks, Random Buzzers!)

I already read and loved Wintergirls - I can't wait it's taken me this long to read it. I'm really excited about the books I won, but obviously the real gems this week are Tuesday's releases. I am so freaking scared of both of these books. What'd you guys get this week?

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In My Bag is my version of the weekly meme, In My Mailbox. IMM was started by Kristi over at The Story Siren, and it explores the contents of my mailbox or shopping bag on a weekly basis.

Bought:

I made a few last minute trips to Borders before they closed and came home with this stash. Not too shabby. What'd you guys get this week?

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In My Bag is my version of the weekly meme, In My Mailbox. IMM was started by Kristi over at The Story Siren, and it explores the contents of my mailbox or shopping bag on a weekly basis.

For review:
The Radleys by Matt Haig (Thanks to Claire at Simon & Schuster!)

Won:
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

Bought:
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
Her and Me and You by Lauren Strasnick
Mostly Good Girls by Leila Sales
A Need So Beautiful by Suzanne Young
Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson
Slam by Nick Hornby
Small Town Sinners by Melissa Walker
Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O'Roark Dowell

I finally swung by Borders to take advantage of their closing sale. I found the Laurie and Libba at a thrift store and the Hornby in a bin at Walmart for $1. Not too shabby! What'd you guys get this week?

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In My Bag is my version of the weekly meme, In My Mailbox. IMM was started by Kristi over at The Story Siren, and it explores the contents of my mailbox or shopping bag on a weekly basis.

It's been a really long time since I've done one of these, so hopefully I remember everything I've received over the past several weeks.

For review:

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

Rock On by Denise Vega

(Thanks to Hachette Book Group!)

Back When You Were Easier to Love by Emily Wing Smith

(Thanks to The {Teen} Book Scene!)

Won:

 

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

(Thanks to Karen of For What It's Worth!)

Wither by Lauren DeStefano

(Thanks to Rowena of The Book Scoop!)

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

by Catherynne M. Valente

(Thanks to Melina of Reading Vacation!)

Going Too Far, Forget You, and Love Story by Jennifer Echols

(Thanks to Tara of Fiction Folio!)

signed Bestest. Ramadan. Ever. bookmarks

(Thanks Medeia!)

Netgalley:

Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard

The Queen's Lady by Eve Edwards

Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley

What's that? Oh, you're wondering why I started using Netgalley all of a sudden? Well, that's because my mom got me super special present:

Happy Birthday to me!!