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Saturday, September 26, 2009

In My Mailbox- Week of September 21

No vlog this week- sorry guys! There just wasn't enough things to talk about. I had a VERY small book week, as you'll see. Here's what I got:


Ice by Sarah Beth Durst (2 hardcover copies) When Cassie was a little girl, her grandmother told her a fairy tale about her mother, who made a deal with the Polar Bear King and was swept away to the ends of the earth. Now that Cassie is older, she knows the story was a nice way of saying her mother had died. Cassie lives with her father at an Arctic research station, is determined to become a scientist, and has no time for make-believe.
Then, on her eighteenth birthday, Cassie comes face-to-face with a polar bear who speaks to her. He tells her that her mother is alive, imprisoned at the ends of the earth. And he can bring her back -- if Cassie will agree to be his bride.

That is the beginning of Cassie's own real-life fairy tale, one that sends her on an unbelievable journey across the brutal Arctic, through the Canadian boreal forest, and on the back of the North Wind to the land east of the sun and west of the moon. Before it is over, the world she knows will be swept away, and everything she holds dear will be taken from her -- until she discovers the true meaning of love and family in the magical realm of Ice.



The Maze Runner by James Dashner
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he’s not alone. When the lift’s doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade—a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls.

Just like Thomas, the Gladers don’t know why or how they got to the Glade. All they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them have opened. Every night they’ve closed tight. And every 30 days a new boy has been delivered in the lift.

Thomas was expected. But the next day, a girl is sent up—the first girl to ever arrive in the Glade. And more surprising yet is the message she delivers.

Thomas might be more important than he could ever guess. If only he could unlock the dark secrets buried within his mind.


And that was it for this week! Can't wait to see what everyone else got! :)

17 comments:

  1. Both of these were WOW's for me. How cool. I also got The Maze Runner this week and I really want to read Ice. Enjoy! =]

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  2. OMG! You got really great books 0_o

    Hehe. Happy reading :)

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  3. Loved "Ice!" It was such a great book.

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  4. I agree with Katie! Great grabs for you this week!!

    xoxo
    jennie

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  5. You got The Maze Runner! So cool! This is one I'm really looking forward to. Am starting to see Ice around the blogosphere as well, so looks like you have a great week! Enjoy!

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  6. Maze Runner looks really good enjoy!!

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  7. Great books you got this week. They both look really good. Hope you enjoy reading all your books.

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  8. ice looks SO good! Enjoy your books!

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  9. I'm eager to read both of those. Hope you enjoy them!

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  10. we are like imm twins! hope you enjoy them both. i miss your vlogs!

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  11. ICE sounds like it would be a lovely read. Happy reading!

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  12. OOh! Ice and The Maze Runner? How awesome! Have fun reading,

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  13. You had a small week, but both books look promising.

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  14. Isn't the cover for Ice gorgeous? Even the spine! I've wanted Maze Runner, lucky!

    Enjoy!

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  15. Maze Runner looks good. Thinking of trying to go see the author on tour. :D You must tell me how it is!

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  16. Ooooh, those look good! I haven't heard of them yet, The Maze Runner sounds great. Can't wait for your reviews!

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  17. Eeeeek, I thought I posted a comment, but now don't see it. I hope this one comes through. Anyway, the Maze Runner looks really good! Look forward to your review.

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