Sunday 6 May 2012

06052012: Bought, Borrowed and Bagged (1)


I finally decided on one to go through with, it was a tough decision but I feel like it was the right one for me! Bought, Borrowed and Bagged is a weekly event  hosted by Talk Supe where you can share the books you have bought, borrowed or bagged (won) plus a recap of the previous week's reviews, upcoming reviews and on going events. 

Books Bought:

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
'I walk around the school hallways and look at the people. I look at the teachers and wonder why they're here. Not in a mean way. In a curious way. It's like looking at all the students and wondering who's had their heart broken that day... or wondering who did the heart breaking and why.' Charlie is a freshman. And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it. Charlie is attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory: the world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends; the world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. But Charlie can't stay on the sideline forever. Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up.

Amazon: UK | US


Books Won:The Next Always by Nora Roberts
The historic hotel in BoonsBoro, Maryland, has endured war and peace, changing hands, even rumored hauntings. Now it's getting a major facelift from the Montgomery brothers and their eccentric mother. As the architect of the family, Beckett's social life consists mostly of talking shop over pizza and beer. But there's another project he's got his eye on: the girl he's been waiting to kiss since he was fifteen...
Amazon: UK | US

eBooks Won:

Alaskan Fire by Sara King

Blaze MacKenzie is a freakishly-tall heiress who just discovered that her ‘parents’ actually found her abandoned as an infant in some bizarre human sacrifice in the woods. Along with that nasty little bit of information came a six hundred thousand dollar check, a strange golden feather, and the ability to move to the Alaska Bush and begin her dream-life living off the Grid. Unfortunately for Blaze, life in rural Alaska isn’t as peaceful as she expected. Among her many startling discoveries is that her sexy new handyman, Jack Thornton, has already ‘claimed’ the territory that her new lodge is sitting on … Further complicating matters, Jack makes it clear to Blaze that there are a good many things that go bump in the Alaskan night, and when a pack of werewolves goes rogue and starts killing or turning everyone along the Yentna River, Blaze and Jack find themselves in a fight for survival in this magic-soaked Land of the Midnight Sun.
Amazon: UK | US

Received for Review:
Intangible by J. Meyers (eBook)
Twins Sera and Luke Raine have a well-kept secret—she heals with a touch of her hand, he sees the future. All their lives they’ve helped those in need on the sly. They’ve always thought of their abilities as being a gift. Then Luke has a vision that Sera is killed. That gift they’ve always cherished begins to feel an awful lot like a curse. Because the thing about Luke’s ability? He’s always right. And he can’t do anything about it.


Amazon: UK | US


eBook Bought:
Intuition by J. Meyers (free)

A Bonus INTANGIBLE Short Story: Luke and his twin sister Sera have unusual abilities. Hers is a gift—she can heal with a touch of her hand. His is a curse—he can see the future but he can’t do anything about it.On a hike up the mountain, Luke has a vision unlike any other—one that leaves him terrified. Knowing that it will come true—and that he must do everything in his power to stop it—leaves his own future uncertain.Don't miss the first book in the series, INTANGIBLE, on sale January 2012.


Amazon: UK | US
The Perks of Being a WallflowerThe Next AlwaysAlaskan Fire (Guardians of the First Realm,  #1)

IntangibleIntuition

Posts during the week that you may have missed:
It's Monday!
WWW Wednesday
Expanding Northern Plunder
April Wrap Up
Follow Friday
On My Wishlist
Versatile Blogger Award

Books I've been reading this week:
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Intangible
Numbers

Reviews to look out for next week:
A Game of Thrones
Numbers

34 comments:

  1. I wanted to read that J. Meyers series too!

    Thanks for hopping with us! I added a little something extra on the meme, the news bit, and truthfully it might evolve as we fine tune it along the way.

    Talk Supe BB&B

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    1. I noticed and I've just gone in and edited my own little newsy part in :)
      I hope to start my review of J. Meyers series at the end of next week, I'm really loving it so far.

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  2. intangible and intuition have such pretty covers!!

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  3. I've been eyeing up perks of being a wallflower so am curious what you think! :-)

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  4. I read The Next Always some weeks or months or so ago. For some reasons it seems that Nora Roberts does not write the types of novels I really dig. *sigh* I hope you'll love it, though! :)

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    1. Honestly, I'm a little worried about that too. I entered the competition on a whim like I'm not bothered if I don't win but I'd like to try something out that isn't my usual choice if I do win... and well I won :') haha!
      I don't actually have it yet but I look forward to maybe branching out my genres some more.

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  5. I just finished book two in the Next Always series enjoy! You can see my books and news on The Sunday Post

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    1. I stopped by earlier at yours, some lovely books you got :)
      I hope I enjoy Next Always :3

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  6. I love the cover of Intangible. :)

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  7. I LOVED Intangible and cannot wait to read Intuition! Great haul :)

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  8. I got Intangible too this week. I didn't know there was a bonus story. That's very exciting! Thanks for sharing. My Sunday Post

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    1. You should go and grab it now :)
      Stopping by yours soon.

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  9. It looks like you got a great haul. I won Intangible a few weeks ago but haven't read it yet.

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  10. I've had The Perks of Being a Wallflower on my wish list forever. I need to amp up my efforts to get a copy. I hope you enjoy all your new books!!

    Thanks for stopping by Book Cover Justice :)

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    1. From everything I've heard about it, I certainly recommend buying it.

      Thanks for following :)

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  11. I am anxious to read Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter! The movie looks great but I would rather read the book first.
    I have Intangible on my TBR too.
    New to your blog.
    Have a gr8 week!
    STBL

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    1. That's why I'm reading it! and for a BotM over at a GR book club.
      It's pretty interesting.
      Again as I've said to many others, read Intangible now! :D

      Ty for following.

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  12. Hi! The Nora Roberts one sounds really good! I'm going to have to check into that one. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your reading!

    My Sunday Post

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    1. Glad you found something that peaked your interest :D

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  13. I love Nora Roberts! Enjoy your books!

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    1. Wow, I look forward to reading it now. I haven't actually read anything by her yet.

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  14. Lots of lovely books there. Great haul!

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting on My Showcase Sunday post

    Jenny

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  15. Perks of Being a Wallflower is AWESOME! I hope you enjoy it! Sorry for the late response, but thanks for stopping by my STS :)

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  16. I loved The Perks of Being a Wallflower, I hope you will enjoy it too! :) And there's a movie coming out... this year or the next, I'm not sure. But it's in the making, and Emma Watson and Ezra Miller are in it. *_*

    Thanks for stopping by. <3
    Agnieszka @ Nook of Books

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    1. I know :) Its one of the reasons I went ahead and bought it :)
      Thanks for stopping by too.

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