In My Mailbox is a weekly event hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren. Stacking the Shelves is a weekly event hosted on Tynga’s Reviews. Here we can share what new books we’ve picked up this past week.
I picked up a few things from the library this past week.
Chomp by Carl Hiaasen
I’m borrowing the audiobook of this one and it is narrated by James Van Der Beek! I wasn’t sure how he would be as a narrator, but he is really good! I’m enjoying this a lot. I love Carl Hiaasen.
The Dead and Buried by Kim Harrington
I actually was going to buy the book from Barnes & Noble on Tuesday (its release day), but B&N didn’t have it in (even though online it said it was in stock at the store!) I went to B&N, and they said they didn’t have it. Annoying. But I did find it at the library, so yay! I love ghost stories and Kim Harrington!
What new books did you get this week?
Life Tidbits
- I’m on vacation! Well, actually I’m on staycation but it is totally awesome. I’m off work until Tuesday. I’ve already been able to get a lot of things done. And today I am devoting to house work, and READING (yeah it deserves ALLCAPS).
- My dad came over Thursday to help me paint my breakfast nook. There was some problems with the paint that was there. The people that lived here before I moved in painted over wallpaper, so the paint was all chipping! We had to scrape it all off, and then put plaster (or something like that) over it. But it is a really small area. And we painted the two walls that didn’t have the chipping paint. My goals is for shelves to be installed on one wall for all my books! It is a perfect spot. When it is all done (which will probably be in a few weeks) I will take a photo and share.
- I’m attempting to make chili. I am not the best in the kitchen, but even my mom can make chili and she is worse in the kitchen than me. So hopefully it turns out tasty.
I can’t wait to read The Dead and Buried too, especially since I love gothic type of books! And for B&N, I have the exact opposite problem, the stories already have the books released on Tuesday, but online, they said they didn’t. ):
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B&N is frustrating! I think I will start The Dead and Buried soon. Probably today! Can’t wait.
My students love Chomp! It’s always flying off my classroom bookshelf, especially when I taught 6th grade. I had no idea the audio book was narrated by Dawson (he’ll always be Dawson to me-ha!). Enjoy your staycation!
He’ll always be Dawson to me. He is a good narrator. I love Carl Hiaasen. He is popular in my library, too.
I also got the Dead and Buried this week
Hopefully we both enjoy the read!
Janina
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I’ve been looking for a really good ghost story and will have to check out The Dead and Buried. Enjoy your books, and thanks for stopping by!
I’ve read mixed reviews on The Dead & Buried.. I hope you like it! James Van Der Beek! That’s cool… hope you enjoy his narration. It’s a lot easier to listen to books with a good narrator for me. Nice stack! <3
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James Van Der Beek is a good narrator. I wasn’t sure before I started the book, but he is really good. An excellent narrator is so important for audiobook.
I can’t cook personally..my hubby does all the cooking in our family LOL Yay for staycation and I hope you gets lots of reading done!
I can’t cook either. The chili didn’t turn out wonderful. I mean it is okay, but it doesn’t have a ton of flavor. I don’t know. But it was fun to try.
Chomp sounds good and I had no idea James Van Der Beek did narration
Enjoy your staycation.
I had no idea he did narration either, but he is surprisingly good at it.
The Dead and the Buried. THAT BOOK LOOKS FANTASTIC. I love Kim Harrington’s books
Same here! I can’t wait to start it. I think I will tonight!
Chomp looks so cute! Enjoy
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The Dead and Buried sounds like a great creepy read! Hope you’ll enjoy your books and thanks for stopping by
I’m rather fascinated that James van der Beek is the narrator of that audiobook, but Chomp was AWESOME! I loved it! I haven’t read any of his other books sadly but the kiddos at school LOVE them! They are all beat to pieces! Or as I call them “well loved”! Thanks for stopping by today! Happy reading.
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I am loving Chomp! I have read all of Hiaasen’s MG books. They are all great, but Hoot is my favorite. I really recommend Hoot, if you are looking for something MG to read.
I haven’t read Harrington’s books, but The Dead and Buried looks really interesting. Will have to check it ou!
I’ve read Clarity and Perception by Harrington and really liked them. And I love a ghost story
Whooooo! Staycations are the best. Cannot wait to see pictures of your new book nook!
I can’t wait until it’s done
I like the title already. Ghost stories? That is so me!
Same here!
I love staycations. I feel like I need one… And you definitely get so much reading done during that timeframe. Happy reading and I hope the chili is tasty!
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I’m loving my staycation. Today is the first day where I’ve been able to really get some reading done. I’m hoping tomorrow I’ll also get a lot fo reading done. It feels so good checking books off my list!
Omg! I didn’t know James Van Der Beek narrated a book! I may have to get it now just because of that. LOL Hope you enjoy your books this week! And thanks so much for stopping by!
I know! I was shocked when I flipped the audiobook case over and saw Dawson’s face smiling out at me. And he is really good! He’s perfect for this book.
I’ve heard great things about Kim Harrington’s writing and mysteries, though have never read any of her books yet, myself. Hurray that you get time to READ!! And thanks for stopping by my blog earlier!
I’ve read Harrington’s Clarity books and really liked them. I’m excited to read The Dead and Buried.
Loved Chomp! I thought it was so funny.
It is funny. That is one thinkg I love about Carl Hiaasen. He’s so funny, and can create these awesome characters.
The Dead and Buried is on my to-read list. You’re so lucky your library has new releases so soon after their release! I always have to wait at least a month for them to come in, which is why I tend to request them well in advance if possible.
Happy reading!
I think my library system usually has new books around the release date. Books that are released at the end of December or in January though are tough, because many of the libraries can’t order any materials then. We are waiting for the new budget. I was lucky that one library did have The Dead and the Buried and that it wasn’t out on hold.
The Dead and Buried looks really interesting
Enjoy!
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I’ve never read a Kim Harrison book but I love haunted house reads! I hope you enjoy it
Good luck with the remodelling in your house! I also always get my dad to help me with that type of stuff ^^
Oh, and in reply to your comment on my blog: I like the Iron Fey series, but if you want to read a really awesome fey series to get into the sub-genre – Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely series is my all-time fey favorite!
I’ve heard good things about Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely series.
I haven’t heard of any of these books, but I love ghost stories so I’ll have to check out Kim Harrison. Also, good luck with your Chili I’m sure it’s bound to turn out
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I want to read The Dead and Buried! I can’t wait to read your thoughts on this book
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I’ve been seeing the Dead and the Buried around a lot lately… I might have to check it out but I’m kind of a wussy and ghosts terrify me :S lol. I hope you enjoy your books!
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I can’t wait to read The Dead and Buried, I love Kim’s Clarity series, thus this one should be good too
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Enjoy your vacation. Happy reading,
Brandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog
I can’t wait to check out my copy of Dead and the Buried! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it! Have a fantastic vacation
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OOH! I got the Dead and Buried this week too! I haven’t read many ghost stories, but this one does sound really awesome!
That’s awesome that you found it at your library! Fate was telling you to borrow it! ;P
Hope you enjoy!
The Dead and Buried sounds really good and creepy! I hope you enjoy these, and hope you’re having a great staycation! Thanks so much for visiting my StS!