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Extra! Extra! is my weekend post featuring brand new additions to my TBR pile as well as a summary of what's new on the blog.

This weekend I'm linking to Stacking the Shelves @ Tynga's Reviews or to Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. 

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Giveaways You Can Enter!

Today is the LAST DAY to enter the Last Hurrah Giveaway -- win a box of either fall Middle Grade ARCs or fall and summer YA ARCs.


I'm giving away Deception for Freebie Friday -- open internationally! Enter until Sunday at midnight!


What I'm reading: 


I'm reading The Scarlet Pimpernel with my blogger friend Bookworm 1858, in preparation for the publication of a retelling -- Across a Starswept Sea by Diana Peterfreund.  I have to say, I'm enjoying the book and my email conversations with Stephanie. For a classic, The Scarlet Pimpernel isn't that literary  -- it's a little cheesy and melodramatic at times and very readable. If you want to join us, the e-book is a free download at Project Gutenberg and it's a fast, fun read.

New Books!

Super excited about both of these:


3:59 by Gretchen McNeil -- yes, it's another parallel universe book, but I'm excited. And is that cover amazing?

Premeditated by Josin L. McQuein -- THANK YOU Delacorte for sending me this!!! I have been waiting to read it since I heard about it last year.

What's new with you? Tell me in comments and leave me a link so I can visit you back!

Comments

  1. AmyAugust 24, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    OMG 3:59 and Premeditated are both books that I am super excited for!!! I hope you love them!!

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  2. The Insouciant SophisticateAugust 24, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Totally excited about both 3:59 and Premeditated as well-hope you have good things to say about them!

    I did finish Pimpernel but haven't had a chance to write up my thoughts-it was a fun read although objectively I have some concerns about its quality (also chapter 26? what? that's what it's called?) Definitely not a stuffy difficult classic though!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    So want to read 3:59 - enjoy!

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  4. Kristilyn (Reading In Winter)August 24, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    I'm so excited for 3:59! I can't wait to get a copy! :)

    Enjoy both your books!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I have a lot of issues with parallel universe books. For some reason, they don't appeal to me. I hope you enjoy 3:59 though.
    Happy reading! :)

    Nick - My Haul

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  6. KarenAugust 24, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    I was dying to read 3:59 until I realized it was a parallel universe story lol But I'm going to give it a try anyway!

    I've heard really great things about Across the Star Swept Sea.

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    1. JenAugust 25, 2013 at 9:41 PM

      I didn't realize it until I read the blurb.

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  7. AlyssaAugust 24, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    3:59!I haven't read any of McNeil's books, but 3:59 sounds cool. And thank you for the Deception giveaway! I can't wait for that book! :D

    Have an amazing weekend!

    Check out my STS post!

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  8. fakestephAugust 24, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I'm waiting to see what you think about 3:59 before I decide if I want to read it. :)

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  9. Grace FonsecaAugust 24, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    You got some interesting books this week. 3:59 has had a lot of good reviews for it. Come visit me as well.

    Grace
    Books of Love
    http://gracebooksoflove.com

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  10. yaescapefromrealityAugust 24, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    3:59 sounds so good! Have fun reading! ~Pam

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  11. JackieAugust 24, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    O.O SO JEALOUS of 3:59 Hope you enjoy all you books :3
    Happy reading
    Jackie

    ps. don't forget to stop by nobentspines.blogspot.com tomorrow for m STS

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  12. DisquietusAugust 24, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    3:59!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited to read that book. It sounds so amazing.

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  13. Tressa @ Wishful EndingsAugust 24, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Premeditated looks really good! I'm looking forward to seeing what you think. The Scarlet Pimpernel is really easy reading. I think some people automatically think when it's a classic that it's going to be Dickens or Austen, but this one isn't as literary and descriptive (as you noted). I think it's a really fun story! I hope you end up really liking it!

    Tressa @ Tressa's Wishful Endings

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  14. Natalie @Natflix&BooksAugust 24, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    I am so excited for both of those. I hope you love them!
    Natflix&Books' StS

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  15. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Great snags this week. I hope you like them!

    My STS.

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  16. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    I can't wait to read 3:59! I hope you enjoy your new books :)

    Christy @ Christy's Book Addiction

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  17. brandileigh2003August 24, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    I have 3:59 as well and can't wait to read it. Hope that you enjoy

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  18. KrystiannaAugust 24, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    I can't wait to read Premeditated! It sounds so amazing and creepy and ahhh just amazing. 3:59 is an amazing read. I read an ARC earlier this month and I loved it. I'm also a huge parallel universe fan. They're just so great! I hope you enjoy all of your books. :)
    Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

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  19. Obsession with BooksAugust 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    I am soooo excited for 3:59, it sounds amazing, Premeditated looks great!

    Enjoy your new books :-)

    Sharon - Obsession with Books

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  20. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Oooohhhhh dying for both 3:59 and Premeditated!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    I am looking forward to 3:59! It's such an interesting premise to a parallel universe.

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  22. Diamond CronenAugust 25, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Cool haul :)
    The Scarlet Pimpernel is on my TBR too I was considering reading it for the dust off your classics challenge..my copy's cover has a picture from the movie they did..with dr. Quinn, I mean...lol as the baroness. Makes it are to consider it a serious classic. ;)
    Enjoy!
    Dee @ Dee's Reads: My STS

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  23. AndreeaAugust 25, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    I haven't read too many parallel universe books, but I will check out the one you've got because I want to read more of those books.

    Happy reading.

    Andreea

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  24. MelanieAugust 25, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    Oh I never realised that 3:59 was a parallel universe book, I'll have to have a close eye on that then.

    Happy readin, Jen! <33

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  25. PatriciaAugust 25, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    I'm not jealous, I'm not jealous, I'm not jealous.. /chanting

    I have to bookmark Premeditated on Goodreads, though. Don't want to miss the reviews. It's one of those titles where I'm not sure if it'll be for me, but I'm pretty sure that if it IS good, it might actually blow me away. (Is there a word for books like that? I don't mean hit or miss, just.. hmm.)

    Happy Reading!

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  26. Shane @ItchingforBooksAugust 25, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Cool haul. Happy reading :)

    follower

    http://www.itchingforbooks.com/2013/08/stacking-shelves-52.html

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  27. Lisa @ Lost in LiteratureAugust 25, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    3:59 and Premeditated both look awesome!! I'm eager to see what you think of them. Enjoy your new goodies!! :)

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  28. Patrick CastroAugust 25, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Great haul Jen, 3:59 looks so good and Premeditated looks killer!

    Happy Reading
    My Haul: http://wwwthebookshelves.blogspot.com/2013/08/new-to-shelves-32-back-to-summer.html

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  29. UnknownAugust 26, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    I haven't heard about any of these books. But I hope you get to enjoy them.

    Have a fab Monday!

    Thoughts and Pens Stacking the Shelves

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  30. UnknownAugust 26, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Awesome haul! 3:59 is awesome!

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  31. Jamie E.August 27, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    Those are new to me but I hope you enjoy them! Happy Reading!
    Here are my newest additions.

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  32. starryeyedjenAugust 30, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    So unbelievably jealous of Premeditated! I loved Arclight, and I just know that is an author to watch right there. :) Hope you enjoy it!

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