In My Mailbox (7)

I didn't get too many books this week, but I did get an awesome pair of rain boots and a brand-new laptop. Plus, my parents are considering buying me the most epic Halloween costume ever - I'm going to be a banana. A banana, people.

So, yes, I'd say this all more than makes up for the fact that I only got four books this week, which is a rather small load for me. Oh, and they're all from the library.

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick. This is another one everyone's read except me, so I'd better get a move on! The cover is absolutely gorgeous, though, don't you think? I don't really like paranormal romances much, and I think angels are kind of weird, but I'm pretty sure it's the law for YA book bloggers to read uber-popular books. Besides, the reviews were great. And did I mention the cover?

Entr@pment, a High School Comedy in Chat by Michael Spooner. I'm currently reading this one, and while it's pretty interesting, it's not as good as I hoped it would be. Still, the plot is definitely original and I like books that have different ways of telling stories - in this case, through chat. I especially like that the chat is realistic, too, and is more or less how people talk online without making it incomprehensible.

Marked by P.C. and Kristin Cast. I've heard a lot of bad reviews about this one, but I decided to read it anyway, just to see how this really is.

Coraline by Neil Gaiman. I want to see the movie, but I figure I should read the book first, for once. I've always found that to be a better way, anyway.









What did you get in your mailbox? Do you ever read books just because everyone else has? What's better, in your opinion - watching the movie or reading the book first?