Comments for Mailbox Monday: May 31, 2010

Mailbox Monday: May 31, 2010: 05/30/10

Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week (checked out library books don't count, eBooks & audio books do). Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

I have four new books.

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan (purchased)

GoodReads description:

"Since their mother's death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane.

"One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a 'research experiment' at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives.

"Soon, Sadie and Carter discover that the gods of Egypt are waking, and the worst of them— Set — has his sights on the Kanes. To stop him, the siblings embark on a dangerous journey across the globe — a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family, and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs. "

The Souls Of The Fire Dragon by John Wrieden (for review)

GoodReads description:

"Fate leaned back in his chair and smiled. 'The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference.' Death nodded in concurrence. 'Wake up, Akea, and see the truth.' A young man awakens suddenly in a cold, dark alleyway with no recall of who he is or how he got there. A woman is leaning over him, urging him to flee with her. 'The Watchmen are coming!' she warns him. He goes with her and soon recovers not only his name. Akea, but discovers that he is a powerful magician, albeit with an unfortunate lack of self-control. Together, with a small band of rebels, magicians and one very seductive female dragon, he fights for the freedom of his city and country, which lie under the tyrannical yoke of dark magicians and brutal men. "

Pinkalicious and the Pink Drink by Victoria Kann (purchased)

GoodReads description:

"One hot summer day, Pinkalicious gets an idea that is simply pinkerrific—a pink lemonade stand! But before Pinkalicious can start selling her lemonade, she has to figure out how to make it. Pink grapefruit, pink watermelon, and pink frosting—if it's pink, it's the perfect ingredient! "

The Adventures of Hotsy Totsy by Clive Cussler (purchased)

GoodReads description:

"A fun-filled adventure in the spirit of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by the New York Times-bestselling author.

"Take a look at Casey and Lacey Nicefolk and you'll see two regular, all-American kids. But these brother-and-sister twins have a secret. Hidden in the family barn is the most magical-and coolest-gadget unknown to man: a mystical box that can turn any small object into a life-size replica.

"When the twins' parents go out of town, the two decide to put the box to use. Taking a model boat, they create a fully functioning powerboat and enter a race up the Sacramento River. But this is no ordinary boat, and this is no ordinary race. What follows is a nautical adventure where being the first to cross the finish line is not the only prize. "

Mailbox Monday

Comments (30)

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Comment #1: Sunday, May, 30, 2010 at 21:42:25

Alexia561

Nice selection of books! I really like the sound of The Souls Of The Fire Dragon! Will keep an eye out for your review. Enjoy!

Comment #2: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 16:16:14

Pusserboots

I will get The Souls of the Fire Dragon read and reviewed as soon as I can.

Comment #3: Sunday, May, 30, 2010 at 22:11:27

Laurel-Rain Snow

These sound very intriguing...enjoy!!

Comment #4: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 16:16:14

Pussreboots

I think so too.

Comment #5: Sunday, May, 30, 2010 at 22:28:27

Carrie, 5 Minutes for Books

All of these titles look like fun. I just like the sound of them.

This is our first time playing this meme but it sure is delightful hopping around to see what everyone has been receiving in their mailboxes!

Comment #6: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 16:27:22

Pussreboots

Watch out; it's an addicting meme.

Comment #7: Monday, May, 31, 2010 at 00:16:26

Michelle @ The True Book Addict

Great mailbox! The Souls of the Fire Dragon sounds good.

Comment #8: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 16:35:01

Pussreboots

I hope so. I will get the book read and reviewed as soon as I can.

Comment #9: Monday, May, 31, 2010 at 03:52:55

Lisa

That's quite a bunch. and oooo you are going to love ♥ The Red Pyramid ♥ !!!

Here's mine for the week

Comment #10: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 16:38:35

Pussreboots

I am patiently waiting for my son to read it first.

Comment #11: Monday, May, 31, 2010 at 05:35:03

Jennifer @ Mrs. Q: Book Addict

Great list of books! I've seen The Red Pyramid, and it looks really interesting.

Enjoy!

Comment #12: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 16:42:53

Pussreboots

I will as soon as my son is done reading it first.

Comment #13: Monday, May, 31, 2010 at 08:57:11

Mindy

I really want to read The Red Pyramid. I probably should finish the Percy Jackson Books first Though. Happy Reading!!

Comment #14: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 16:51:46

Pussreboots

That's my plan too. I want to read The Last Olympian before I start the new series.

Commet #15: Monday, May, 31, 2010 at 10:30:53

Beth(bookaholicmom)

My daughter would have loved Pinkalicious when she was younger! Everything in her life had to be pink! Enjoy all your great books!

Comment #16: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 16:53:03

Pussreboots

Although it's now my daughter who is into the Pinkalicious series, it was my son who first introduced me to them.

Comment #17: Monday, May, 31, 2010 at 10:36:15

Sassy Brit (Alternative-Read)

Oh I really want The Souls of the Fire Dragon!

Hope you enjoy them- good selection!

Here's mine if you'd like to drop by!

Happy Monday!

Sassy
:)

Comment #18: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 16:53:03

Pussreboots

I will get the book reviewed as soon as I can. Thanks for stopping by.

Comment #19 Monday, May, 31, 2010 at 11:59:02

Freda

The Red Pyramid is on my wish list! Can't wait to see what you think of it.

Comment #20: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 17:03:15

Pussreboots

It will be a while before I get to read The Red Pyramid. I have to wait for my son to finish first.

Comment #21: Monday, May, 31, 2010 at 12:02:51

gautami

Fire Dragon book looks good!

Comment #22: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 17:14:20

Pussreboots

I think so too.

Comment #23: Monday, May, 31, 2010 at 17:04:04

Lady Q

Red Pyramid and Souls of the Fire Dragon both look awesome! Happy Reading!

Comment #24: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 17:16:07

Pussreboots

I agree. I will get them reviewed as soon as I can.

Comment #25: Tuesday, June, 1, 2010 at 00:15:07

Alita

I haven't heard of any of these books, but they all look really interesting. Happy reading :)

Comment #26: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 17:19:01

Pussreboots

Thanks.

Comment #27: Tuesday, June, 1, 2010 at 09:17:55

Serena

interesting selections. Happy reading.

Comment #28: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 17:21:19

Pussreboots

Thank you. I'm excited to start them.

Comment #29: Tuesday, June, 1, 2010 at 13:16:11

Susan Helene Gottfried

Ha. More Pinkalicious fun. (Btw, Victoria began as the illustrator and Elizabeth as the writer, but it looks like Victoria's taken over a lot of the writing of late, too.)

Comment #30: Tuesday, June, 01, 2010 at 17:23:31

Pussreboots

We have the previous three books by Elizabeth and Victoria. This newest one is much shorter and looks like it was a quick solo project. Together though they have two more unnamed Pinkalicious projects listed.