Showcase Sunday #37

March 3rd, 2013 Vicky

Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren, the aim of Showcase Sunday is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. For more information about how this feature works and how to join in, click here.

Incoming
(from the past two weeks)

Showcase Sunday #37

Kisscut by Karin Slaughter (book swap)
Adrenaline by Jeff Abbott (book swap)
Tangled Lives by Hilary Boyd (for review)
Now You See Me by S.J. Bolton (purchased)
Dead Scared  by S.J. Bolton (purchased)

SCREAM! My S.J. Bolton books have finally arrived! I’ve already read (and reviewed) Now You See Me since the people at Transworld were lovely enough to send me an e-copy but it was so good I just had to have it on my bookshelf. Judging by your comments on my review, Dead Scared – the second book in the series- is supposed to be just as brilliant so I’m really looking forward to reading it! And my copy of Tangled Lives also arrived this week, so an enormous thank you goes to Quercus for sending me a copy. Has anyone read it yet? What did you think?

E-books
(click on the book covers to check out the synopsis)

Sky on  Fire by Emmy Laybourne (for review)
Sons and Lovers by D.H. Lawrence (Kindle freebie)

Sky on Fire!!!! I started listening to the audio book of Monument 14 – the first book in the series – the other day and really enjoyed it so far so I can’t wait to pick this one up. I’ll probably post my review a bit closer to the release day (May 28) but keep your eyes peeled. :) By the way, to those of you who also requested it on Netgalley: is it just me or the ‘Send to Kindle’ button is not showing up?!

Also, make sure to link up your own Showcase Sunday posts below if you did one and/or leave a comment so that I can check them out! Have a lovely weekend :) xxx



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51 Responses to “Showcase Sunday #37”

  1. Carly @Fiction Fascination says:
    March 3, 2013 at 10:30

    Fab books, Vicky! I really like the sound of Now You See Me! I actually have a review copy of Monument 14….somewhere! lol! I will have to find it! I still haven’t listened to an audio book – will have to sort this out soon.

    Enjoy! :)
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  2. Jessica says:
    March 3, 2013 at 10:32

    Awesome book haul, Vicky! S.J. Bolton looks like such an amazing author, and Now You See Me & Dead Scared sound really good!

    I hope you enjoy all of your lovely-looking new books. I can’t wait to see your reviews for the ones you haven’t read yet. :) x
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    • Vicky says:
      March 4, 2013 at 18:27

      Thanks Jess! :) And yes, she is! Although I’ve only read one of her books so far, she already made it onto my ‘favourite authors’ list. So yeah, she’s amazing. :)

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  3. Megan @ReadingInTheSunshine says:
    March 3, 2013 at 10:42

    Wow I love your haul Vicky :) Really really really hope you enjoy Dead Scared – I know you’re probably keen to get started on it! I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!!! :) :)

    Hope you have a wonderful Sunday

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    • Vicky says:
      March 4, 2013 at 18:34

      Thank you! <3 And yes I am! I can’t wait to start reading it :) I’ll be buddy-reading with Nat from Besotted with Books so I’m waiting for her to get her books and read Now You See Me, so it’ll be a while before I can pick it up. But I have so many awesome mysteries and thrillers waiting to be read that I don’t really mind waiting. :)

      Hope you had a nice weekend! xxxxxxxxxx

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  4. Kate @ Kates Book Life says:
    March 3, 2013 at 10:47

    Some great books you have there although I have never heard of any of them until now. Hope you enjoy your new books :)

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  5. Veronica Morfi says:
    March 3, 2013 at 11:12

    Great haul this week. I hope Dead Scared is as good as Now You See Me, cause you seemed to love that one :) Enjoy all your new books.
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  6. Ula @ Blog of Erised says:
    March 3, 2013 at 11:22

    These all look great! I like the sound of Sky on Fire :=
    Enjoy!
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  7. Samantha Stewart says:
    March 3, 2013 at 11:28

    Ooh, I really want to check out the S J Bolton books and I’m dying to read Monument 14! Hope you enjoy all of your books :)
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  8. Mel S says:
    March 3, 2013 at 11:34

    Dead Scared is brilliant! What is even more exciting (from my point of view) is that SJ Bolton’s new book is out in a couple of months!! Always look forward to her writing! :-)
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    • Vicky says:
      March 4, 2013 at 18:38

      ‘ZACTLY!!! I haven’t started reading Dead Scared yet (I’ll be buddy-reading with Nat from Besotted With Books who is still waiting for book #1 to arrive) but I’m pretty sure both DS and the new book are going to be amazing. Can’t wait :)

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  9. Jasprit says:
    March 3, 2013 at 11:40

    Some great books again for the last couple of weeks Vicky, I recently received a copy of Monument 14, so it’s good to know you enjoyed it! Hope you enjoy the rest of your books too! :)
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    • Vicky says:
      March 4, 2013 at 18:52

      Thank you! :) I still need to listen to the rest of the tape but the beginning (and even the narrator’s voice) was really good.

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  10. Mel@thedailyprophecy says:
    March 3, 2013 at 12:23

    I still need to read Monument 14. I love the covers! :)

    Happy reading Vicky.
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  11. Zoe @ Bookhi says:
    March 3, 2013 at 12:31

    Great books! I keep seeing Monument 14 on other book blogs and it looks really good. Happy reading :)
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  12. Sam @ Realm of Fiction says:
    March 3, 2013 at 13:38

    Great haul, Vicky! I really need to try S.J. Bolton’s books one day. I love your enthusiasm for them. :)

    Have a nice Sunday!
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    • Vicky says:
      March 5, 2013 at 23:43

      Thanks, Sam! Haha, and it’s funny because Now You See Me was the very first S.J. Bolton book I’ve read – but it was just fantastic. :)

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  13. Jessica@a GREAT read says:
    March 3, 2013 at 14:11

    OOh nice haul! Those are all new to me! Hope you enjoy them all down to the last page! :D

    Here’s my STS

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  14. Melissa says:
    March 3, 2013 at 14:14

    The Send to Kindle option was not there for Sky on Fire…not just you! Have a fab week and enjoy your new reads!
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  15. Laura Hartley says:
    March 3, 2013 at 14:36

    These books like kinda scary! aha .. I really need to read Sons and Lovers, it’s on my list of Classics to read.

    Great haul! Enjoy all your books this week :)
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  16. Catherine @ Book Club Librarian says:
    March 3, 2013 at 15:07

    Hi! I’m a new follower via Google+, and this is my first Sunday Showcase post. I’ve had a banner week–19 new books, and many of them not published yet. Here’s my complete list:

    http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2013/03/sundays-weekly-book-recap-7.html
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  17. Kat (AussieZombie) says:
    March 3, 2013 at 15:19

    Ohhhhhh Sky on Fire – I’m looking forward to finding where that series goes next!

    Have a fab week!
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  18. Vicky H says:
    March 3, 2013 at 15:34

    Ooh these books look great! :-) Monument 14 sounds really interesting, hope Sky on Fire is good too. Have fun reading these, and hope you have a lovely week :-)
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  19. Dana C. says:
    March 3, 2013 at 16:00

    I still haven’t read Monument 14 but I can’t wait to do so! Have Fun Reading :)

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  20. Doctor's Notes says:
    March 3, 2013 at 17:44

    Greal Haul Vicky. Sky on Fire looks amazing. I need to add that one to my tbr pile.

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  21. Julie @ Bookaroo-Ju says:
    March 3, 2013 at 17:56

    I haven’t even read Monument 14 yet but I so want to. :o \
    Hope you enjoy your books. :D
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  22. Henrietta says:
    March 3, 2013 at 18:04

    Tangled Lives looks interesting. Glad to learn that you loved Now You See Me. I noticed you’re reading The Sweetness of Forgetting – hope you’re enjoying it. Have a beautiful week, Vicky! :)
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  23. Leah says:
    March 3, 2013 at 18:28

    You’ve got some really, really awesome books this week hun! :)

    Leah @ Uncorked Thoughts xx
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    • Vicky says:
      March 5, 2013 at 23:06

      I know, right? :) *hugs books to self*
      PS. I’m so sorry I haven’t replied to your email yet – the past week was insanely busy again. I’ll get back to you asap x

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      • Leah says:
        March 6, 2013 at 20:50

        That’s no worries! :) I totally understand with being busy – starting to plan my Dissertation, bring on Harry Potter :D xx

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  24. Megan says:
    March 3, 2013 at 18:29

    I’m pretty excited for Monument 14 and Sky on Fire. I was super lucky and won a physical ARC of Sky on Fire!
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  25. Octavia says:
    March 3, 2013 at 19:09

    Now You See Me sounds really good! I seriously have to start reading more mystery/thriller books, get out of my current comfort zone you know? Any way, I’m sure you will enjoy your haul, and now I’m off to read your review of Now You See Me. ;)

    See what I grabbed this week at Read. Sleep. Repeat.

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    • Vicky says:
      March 5, 2013 at 23:02

      I know! :) That’s exactly how I feel about certain genres too. Crime is the one I can always turn to but sometimes it’s good to step out of your comfort zone and try something new, something different :)

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  26. Megan K. says:
    March 3, 2013 at 19:14

    Whoa – SKY ON FIRE, Vicky, you lucky girl! I requested it from NetGalley a couple of days ago but haven’t received a response yet, so I’m waiting anxiously with my fingers crossed. :P Hope you enjoy it, because MONUMENT 14 was surprisingly good!

    And I still need to check out your review on NOW YOU SEE ME. It looks interesting, and you loved it, so… ;)

    Enjoy, and have a wonderful week!
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    • Vicky says:
      March 5, 2013 at 23:00

      I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you! :D *crosses her fingers and toes* I’m on Macmillan’s auto-approve list so that’s why I managed to get it so quickly – but there are two other titles from two other publishers that I’ve been waiting for ages and I still haven’t heard back from them :(

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  27. Bonnie says:
    March 3, 2013 at 19:41

    I love those books that you read and adore and determine they deserve a place on your shelf. Hope you love the second installment as much as you did the first! :) Tangled Lives sounds intriguing but potentially sad.. Happy Reading!
    My Showcase Sunday!

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  28. Liza @ Reading with ABC says:
    March 3, 2013 at 21:32

    I haven’t read Monument 14 yet, but plan to really soon! Happy reading :)
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  29. Katja says:
    March 4, 2013 at 00:45

    They sounds great,Vicky, hope you enjoy reading all your books
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