Sunday, June 28, 2009

In My Mailbox (06.22-27.09)

In My Mailbox
As always, In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi, The Story Siren.

It was a quiet week but I did get two books. One that I'd forgotten I'd won:

Afraid CoverAfraid by Jack Kilborn. Synopsis from BN.com:

ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK? YOU WILL BE . . .

Welcome to Safe Haven, Wisconsin. Miles from everything, with one road in and out, this peaceful town has never needed a full-time police force. Until now . . . A helicopter has crashed near Safe Haven and unleashed something horrifying. Now this merciless force is about to do what it does best. Isolate. Terrorize. Annihilate. As residents begin dying in a storm of gory violence, Safe Haven's only chance for survival will rest with an aging county sheriff, a firefighter, and a single mom. And each will have this harrowing thought: Maybe death hasn't come to their town by accident . . .

And I received another book for review, which author Alisa Libby was so kind to send to me:

The King's Rose CoverThe King's Rose by Alisa Libby. Synopsis from BN.com:

Life in the court of King Henry VIII is a complex game. When fifteen-year-old Catherine Howard catches the king's eye, she quickly transforms from pawn to queen. But even luxury beyond imagination loses its luster as young Catherine finds her life—and her heart—threatened by the needs of an aging king and a family hungry for power. Will their agendas deliver Catherine to the same fate as her infamous cousin, Anne Boleyn—sacrificed at the altar of family ambition?

Engaging historical fiction with a throbbing YA heartbeat, this thrilling novel will draw readers into the intrigues and dangers of the Tudor court.

What was in YOUR mailbox this week?

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20 comments:

  1. JoJune 28, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Ohh, they both look great! HAppy reading!

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  2. Literate HousewifeJune 28, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    The King's Rose sounds like it might be good. I'll look forward to your review. I have a novel about her written by Ford Maddox Ford that I really need to read at some point.

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  3. MarieJune 28, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Afraid sounds totally creepy!

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  4. ~The Book PixieJune 28, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    OOOOO goodie! I found another Georgia blogger. lol. Your blog is sooo pretty. The King's Rose is one I really want to read. Hope you enjoy your books!

    ~Brianan :D

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  5. EliJune 28, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Great books this week! Another GA Blogger-- It is so great that there are so many of us! Happy reading!

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  6. KatieJune 28, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    The King's Rose looks like my kind of book. I love the cover. Enjoy!

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  7. a flight of mindsJune 28, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Oh I got the King's Rose last week from my library, but still haven't read it. I'll have to wait for your review to see if I should read it or not. :) Happy reading!

    - Alex

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  8. Literary FelineJune 28, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Oh how I love finding books in my mailbox! Enjoy your new books!

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  9. KristenJune 28, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    I loved the King's Rose when I read it, so I hope you enjoy it!

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  10. serendipity_vivJune 28, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Afraid looks really scary!

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  11. prophecygirlJune 28, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    I love the King's Rose cover. Very pretty :)

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  12. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Afraid has a very eye-popping cover. I have to look into it. Enjoy!

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  13. RebeccaJune 28, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Great books you got this week, hope you enjoy reading them.

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  14. NancyJune 28, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Both books look really good, especially the King's Rose. I hope you enjoy your reads :)

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  15. vvb32 readsJune 29, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    king's rose - pretty cover. looks like a good historical fiction. wonder how catherine's experience compares to the boleyn sisters.

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  16. MargJune 29, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    I really want to read The King's Rose!

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  17. DarleneJune 29, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Great books. I really enjoyed The King's Rose.

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  18. SerenaJune 29, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    looks like a great couple of books.

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  19. Julie J.June 29, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    The King's Rose looks like an awesome read!! I look forward to your review of it!

    My mailbox is posted...
    http://molcotw.blogspot.com/2009/06/mailbox-monday.html

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  20. BeccaJune 30, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    These both look good! Enjoy reading them!

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