In My Mailbox (6.5)

Hey guys! Sorry I didn't get the chance to post a video with my Ginger Best Friend, Heather Marie, but I had a surprisingly busy easter this year. HAPPY BELATED ELISEASTER! (which is a dorky word combo my cousin invented this year). So here is my first IMM done all by my lonesome.

This weekly meme is hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren.

IMM is where you can showcase all your goods. This week...

Bought:

White Oleander by Janet Fitch

Slayed by Amanda Marrone 

Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris

The Virgin Suicides by Jeffery Eugenides

Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

Soulless by Christopher Golden

Revealers by Amanda Marrone

For Review

South of Salem by Janni Nell

Ultraviolet by R.J Anderson

The Poisoned House by Michael Ford

What's in your mailbox this week?

CALLING ALL READERS

This is a call to arms from all you fellow bloggers and readers. Here is my mission for you. I've been itching to find a real good vamp novel and/or series lately. 

I'm talking bad vamps. Vampires that kill and suck blood and kill innocent people. I want a dark, haunting story. Although i do happen to dig the ever so popular vampire-boy-falls-in-love-with-mortal-girl-they-live-happily-ever-after story... it's time for a change. 

Do you have any suggestions for me? I would love to know your opinion!

In My Mailbox (6) VLOG TO COME!

Heather here! Just thought i'd post a quick picture of the books i bought this week, just in case Elise and I can't get together for an IMM video today! So keep your eyes peeled for our next VLOG!

This weekly meme is hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren.

IMM is where you can showcase all your goods. This week...

Bought:

The Splendor Falls by Rosemary Clement-Moore

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare

The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter

Meridian by Amber Kizer

The Poison Eaters by Holly Black

TRUE BLOOD SEASON ONE

   

For Review:

Blood of the Maple by Dana Marie Bell

The Magnolia League by Katie Crouch

Wherever You Go by Heather Davis

What's in your mailbox this week?

uhm...HELP PLEASE?!

Mermaid by Carolyn Turgeon:
The story of two very different women, one mortal, one mermaid, and the clash between worlds best kept apart... It is a cold day at the end of the world when a young woman, a princess in hiding, looks out across a Northern sea and sees something she could not have seen. It looks...it can't be. It looks like a mermaid's tail. And, as she looks more closely, she sees that the mermaid is dragging a drowning sailor in her arms. Because, only hours before, another princess, the daughter of the sea queen, has decided to risk everything and take a look at the world above the sea: the world of mortals. And there she finds a storm, a shipwreck, a sailor, and sets in train events which will change both women's worlds forever.

Godmother: The Secret Cinderella Story by Carolyn Turgeon: 
Lil is an old woman who spends her days shelving rare books in a tiny Manhattan bookstore and lonely nights at home in her apartment. But Lil has an intriguing secret. Tucked and bound behind her back are white feathery wings–the only key to who she once was: the fairy godmother responsible for getting Cinderella to the ball to unite with her Prince Charming. But on that fateful night, something went terribly and beautifully wrong. Lil allowed herself the unthinkable: to feel the emotions of human beings and fall in love with the prince herself, going to the ball in place of Cinderella in her exquisitely gorgeous human guise. For her unforgivable mistake, she was banished to live among humans, far from her fairy sisters and their magical underwater world. But then one day she meets Veronica–a young, fair-skinned, flame-haired East Village beauty with a love of all things vintage and a penchant for falling in love with the wrong men–and suddenly it becomes clear to Lil that she’s been given a chance at redemption. If she can find a soul mate for Veronica, she may right her wrong and return to the fairy world she so deeply longs for. . .

So I was wandering the shelves today and I stumbled upon some books that look really reaLLY REALLYYYY good. Mermaid and Godmother: The Secret Cinderella Story by Carolyn Turgeon. I read the synopsis on the back and they both sound right up my alley. I have been talking about fairy tales a lot lately and these reinvented classics with a twist may be just what I am looking for... also the Mermaid cover is to DIE FOR. Seriously one of the prettiest covers I have ever seen. Have any of you read either one of these? What did ya think?

A Day in the Life of a Borders Employee

Yes, that is right... a book blogger actually works at a book store, shocking. Since we all share the same obsession passion for books, I figured it would be kinda fun to show you guys around my store and talk about what I love (and what totally annoys me) about working at Borders!

Break Room!!

I have always been that type that hopped from job to job, because I could never find a job that didn't get boring. I got hired in November 2009 for seasonal but they kept on because they love me so darn much. Even though shelving and alphabetizing can be mindless, it soothes me and has become my favorite task at el-borders. The people are the best and of course being surrounded by books helps! So this post is gonna have a lot of pictures so i'm gonna try to keep the chatter minimal, but everyone knows that is near impossible for me ;)I kinda went overboard and took like 40 pictures at work today but I figured since some of you shop there it probably doesn't look any different than the one near you. This right hurr is my saving grace and the place I go to scream... THE BREAK ROOM! Really plain and harsh lighting, but we have popsicles in our freezer!

Sweet Bargain Picks!

Dusty Stock Room

Okay so this next place is our dirty stock room. I mean it looks all tidy but it is so frickin dusty and it smells like old people. Here is where I hide when we are super busy and I unpack boxes and put them on those cart thingies. This is where some of my best dancing takes place. Borders is pretty much famous for our kick-ass bargain books. There is such a wide variety of books that are actually new and so worth the bargain. Here is some bargain YA books we have, some good picks! I'm quite outspoken and I am known to get heated very easily but you would be utterly shocked with how well I keep my cool with some customers. If you have worked in customer service you know that people can suck. I'm not gonna sit here and be like "ooohh i love my customers, they are all so sweet" cause that is a flat out lie. Now with the customers who are the bees knees, I connect so quick with them and I have spent literally hours with a single customer just talking about books. It really is great when I can have a long convo with a customer. Now there are the customers that drive me nuts. Like the ones who ask questions that the answers are obviously right there on the sign, ex. "So is it buy one get one for every book in the store?" "No Sir, for selected titles only." And after I relay this information they literally get mad at me and huff and puff about how our advertising sucks and we need to be more clear and not lead people on...

It says selected titles on this ad...

YOU CRAZY

I AM NOT HAPPY

One of my fav custos would be the ones who pull me away from another customer ranting and raving about how this book isn't where it is supposed to be, that the computer is a liar, that we are crazy and when we arrive the book is exactly where it is supposed to be and it is more than half the time on a display of some sort. Then I am required to give you this look, which is my YOU CRAZY look. The customers that make me really angry are the ones who blatantly disregard the closing announcements. Even though they are fully aware it is after close they stand around and make a bigger mess and waste our time. I am then obliged to give you this look which is my I AM NOT HAPPY look. Even though there are some things that get me down, I LOVE working at Borders. It is a fun atmosphere and I love what I sell, so I am good at it ;) Quickly before I peace out, everyone if you dont have your plus cards. I'd get them now. Its a 20 dollar charge usually but this month you get 10 dollar border bucks back in may and a coupon booklet worth over $100, the first coup in the book is 10 off your next purchase and its 10% off the purchase when signing up, so BOOM that right there is a paid for membership. If you buy a lot it really is worth the purchase. So for you Borders Fans I hope you enjoyed this little post. Next time you're shopping strike up a convo with a worker, I know they would love to chit chat. Okay readers, what is your favorite thing about Borders? I wanna hear em'!

FOLLOW FRIDAY!

Follow Friday is hosted by parajunkee.com!

"Do you have anyone you can discuss books with in real life? Tell us about him/her."

What a fantastic question. The answer to this is ABSOLUTELY YES. The one person who shares more passion then i do for reading is my best friend, and newly joined partner in LOVE LIFE AND READING.  That person is Elise. For the longest time, even before i started blogging, Elise and I would discuss books constantly. After reading a really great book i would always run and tell her YOU NEED TO PICK UP THIS BOOK. You'd be a big dummie if you didn't do so. The fact that i get to now share the blogging experience with her as well has sky rocketed our book talk. I'm pretty sure that all conversation.. 24/7... is book or blog related. 

Who do you discuss books with?

REVIEW: Dead to the World (Sookie Stackhouse #4)

Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris
Pages: 291- US Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Ace
Published:May 3rd, 2005
My Rating: 4.5/5
Book Summary: When cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse sees a naked man on the side of the road, she doesn't just drive on by. Turns out the poor thing hasn't a clue who he is, but Sookie does. It's Eric the vampire--but now he's a kinder, gentler Eric. And a scared Eric, because whoever took his memory now wants his life.




My Thoughts:
I am the type who reads two books at once, always have been. So my regular routine now is that I read one YA book and a Sookie Stackhouse novel. Laugh all you want TrueBlood haters, but these books are so much fun! People always get pissed about books becoming shows (I am one of them) but the series is so different from the books that it is like two completely different stories. Of course book trumps show, always. 


Sookie is pretty much my favorite heroine of the moment. Her down home southern sass and her ability to politely insult someone is a breath of fresh air. I am so tired of these weepy, weak heroines who pine after their lovers. Sookie, having broken up with Bill, stumbles upon a naked Eric sprinting down the road to her house. Pause for montage of  Alexander Skarsgard's butt... Oh Eric Northman. She offers him shelter only to find he has no memory. I know, so many possibilities as to where this story could go! I loved how drastic Eric's personality change was after his memory was swiped, I must admit I became a tiny bit smitten with him. 


This one is definitely close to being my favorite. I love how each book introduces new supernatural characters and I was utterly psyched it was witches this time!  The first thing that sparked my attention in paranormal fiction was my interest in witches. I really enjoyed the witch community she built, her take on their powers and how they run their empire was very original. This book is a must if you are a Sookie fan! I read #5 already and I'm on to #6. More Sookie Reviews to come!!!!