Only two books showed up in my mailbox recently, but they are two books which I hold very close to my literary heart. I had the opportunity to read Something Like Normal months ago & fell in love with Trish's debut. I knew right away I had to own a finished copy. Look at the pretty!!! When it arrived I cradled it for a bit, then turned it over only to find Carla's blurb RIGHT THERE ON THE BACK. Oh my goodness. Carla is the one who first introduced me to Trish Doller, so seeing her words on Trish's book - just completed the moment for me.
That other shiny goodness you see, yup that's Kirsty Eagar's newest contemporary - all the way from Australia! I adore Aussie YA writers. There's just something magical in their words which captures my attention. After I devoured Raw Blue earlier this year, Eagar was put on my "instant read" list. I can not wait to share with you all my feelings on this particular piece. Holy crap.
Something Like Normal by Trish Doller [goodreads]
Night Beach by Kirsty Eagar [goodreads]
What's in YOUR mailbox this week?
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren
How do you get books from Australia? Book Depository?
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DeleteI haven't read something like normal for I've heard nothing but great things :D!! I can't wait to get a copy!
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Eeeppp!!! I want to read Something Like Normal SO BAD! Awesome haul! :D
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I LOVED Something Like Normal as well! I have to add Night Beach to my to-read list after hearing you RAVERAVERAVE about it. ;D Great haul this week, Ginger!
ReplyDeleteMy Weekly Book Haul:
http://thedancingreaderreviews.blogspot.com/2012/06/weekly-book-haul-22.html
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Great titles. Heard good things about something like normal and Will have to chek out Kristy Eagar. I lve discovering new Aussie authors :-)
ReplyDeleteYou can check out what I got this week here : http://sapphireddragon.blgspot.com.au/2012/06/in-my-mailbox-28.html
Have a great week and happy reading :-)
Have fun reading Night Beach - I totally loved it! :)
ReplyDeleteSomething Like Normal got some amazing reviews! I haven't heard of Night Beach, need to check this out :)
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome Carla is quoted on the book! I keep hearing how awesome this book is. I need to go pick it up.
ReplyDeleteI got Something Like Normal for my Kindle this week too! Night Beach looks crazy awesome and I noticed you raving about it on Twitter sounds really good!
ReplyDeleteI have heard SO much about these two books! I'm so excited for both because they sound absolutely amazing. Enjoy, Ginger!
ReplyDeleteSo um, you nearly made me cry. YAY SOMETHING LIKE NORMAL. seeing my name on the back of a book I love? insanely amazing and crazy humbling too! my love for that book is endless. also HOLLA for night beach! my copy best hurry the eff up so we can have bants about it.
ReplyDeleteI want in on the NIGHT BEACH talk. I can't wait to hear what you think about it!
DeleteCannot WAIT to read Night Beach!! Aussie authors just plain rock.
ReplyDeleteThere's something wrong with me. I haven't read Kristy Eager. SIGH.
ReplyDeleteYou got some AWESOME books this week! I'm definitely jealous :)
ReplyDeleteI got Something Like Normal and devoured it the next day. Sooo good!
ReplyDeleteI've heard nothing but awesome things about Something Like Normal, it's on my list, can't wait to grab it! I haven't heard of Night Beach, and I honestly don't know if I've read anything by an Aussie author yet, eeep! Will have to fix that soon, thanks for the rec!
ReplyDeleteHappy reading :)
Night Beach looks super good! I've seen it around on a few blogs lately -- I'm always on the lookout for a good contemporary!
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Something Like Normal look so amazing! And I have to say that every book I have read by an Aussie? I have absolutely loved.
ReplyDeleteCome see the books I got this week in my Week in Review!
I love the Carla quote on there. She is the best. But so is Something Like Normal.
ReplyDeleteAND AHHH Night Beach. I die of the jealousy.
Both of these are great! I loved Something Like Normal and I believe it was your review of Night Beach that made me want it. Great haul!
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Something Like Normal looks really good!
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A small but fierce haul! :-) I am scheduled to read Something Like Normal in 2 weeks (finally had to make a blog schedule/calendar) and can't wait to read it after your review :-) Night Beach is also on my Wish List, so I can't wait to hear what you think of it!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy both of your lovelies :-)
My book haul!
How awesome that Carla is blurbed!? Oh em gee!
ReplyDeleteYou've got me all excited for Night Beach now, too!
I've heard Something Like Normal is really good so I can't wait to see what its all about plus I love the cover! I hope you enjoy everything you got this week. Here's my IMM!
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