In My Mailbox #762

Okay, I'm way too exhausted this week too. Ahh! Been such a long week. Gosh. But a good one too. Spent many days outside in the sun, for hours. Which has been so nice. <3 But fully exhausting. So I have not managed to get much else done at all. Oops. I'm so far behind on everything. Ahh. Have not finished reading Young World yet, but making progress, at least, haha :) I also got a bunch of mail this week, ahh. A bit too much. But so much perfect, eee :D Love it all. <3 Anyway. Too tired. Writing more next week :) Doing okay, though. This week I'm waiting on Better Pets. <3 Hope you're all doing well :D

Better Pets. So excited to read this new picture book by Leigh Bardugo :D Looks all kinds of adorable. <3
Bring's Cherries. Finally managed to get this new picture book by Livia; as my pre-order never shipped.
The Listeners. UK and US paperback editions :D I adored this book. Of course needed these editions too.
The Ballad of Falling Dragons. Whoops. Another copy, haha. Regular special edition. It just looks pretty.
Seek the Traitor's Son. UK edition :D I had to get this one too, haha. Hoping to find time to read it soon :)
Mister Magic. Graphic novel version :D I have yet to read the original book, though, oops. But will soon.
A Sea Change. One of the short stories by Claire. <3 UK edition. Just looking gorgeous. Had to own it :D
Pokémon. Had to get one of the new booster packs :D Boring cards, though, ha. Yet I love opening them.
Stranger Things. And, yeah. I tried again to get Max in this mystery boxes. I failed again. Sigh. I need her.
Funko Pop. Oops. Such a large order :D Ha! I love them all so much. New Stitch. So cute. Also had to get the Princess Diaries ones. They are precious. Love those movies. The rest just looks so very cute too. <3
Jellycat. Eeee. Of course I had to get this new Bartholomew Bear plush :D He is just very precious. Love.

Pop Mart. Oh, gosh. I got too much awesome, ahh :D I just love it all to pieces. <3 As always, bought all from the official popmart store at aliexpress. Got the smelly Dear Birds plush; not the Labubu, but it's my second favorite. Such a strong smell, though, ahh. But so cute. Got a new Crybaby purse thingy. It is just sos cute. Got one Dear Birds purse as well, also not my Labubu, aw. But Dimoo is still adorable :D Love him. Got two free gifts, eee. Always fun. Some gorgeous Holiday cards. So many! All awesome. Got a Labubu phone case, eee :D Does not fit my iPhone 17 Pro Max, but that's okay. I just want to own it, ha. Then I bought a Crybaby phone lanyard thing, I think. Not the shark that I wanted, but it is still so very pretty. Got one of the new Hacipupu figures. Not one of my favorites either. Sigh. But it is still so very cute. I love him. And then I had to get the full set of the new Dear Birds plushes, eee :D All eight are perfection. Gods. So small. SO cute. My obsession with pop mart items is just never ending, haha. <3

More Instagram photos here. <3 

Waiting on Wednesday #764

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

BETTER PETS BY LEIGH BARDUGO
ILLUSTRATED BY LIZ CLIMO 

Goodreads Description:

STRICTLY NO ELEPHANTS meets THE BAKERY DRAGON in this laugh out loud picture book about finding the perfect pet, from #1 New York Times–bestselling author Leigh Bardugo and internationally bestselling illustrator Liz Climo.

Myrtle has a turtle, Sam has a lamb, and Tony has a pony. But Yvette and Evan don’t have any pets . . . until the Better Pets emporium rolls into town featuring some spectacular possibilities!

The Handbag Hyena laughs at all your jokes, you’ll always be warm with the Knittin’ Kitten, and it will be impossible to have a bad day with the Chin-Up Chinchilla.

Which fabulous, fantastical pets will Yvette and Evan choose? The adoption fair next door may have a different kind of magic in store!

Bestsellers Leigh Bardugo and Liz Climo celebrate perfect pets everywhere in this rollicking tale.

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: June 2, 2026 by Roaring Brook Press
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Eee. This beauty of a picture book came out last week, but I'm still waiting on my copy to arrive, ha :) And I can't wait to read this one someday soon. I adore Leigh. And this story just sounds so fully adorable. <3
What are you waiting for on this perfect Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #761

Gosh, I am exhausted. Ahh. Been the longest week. I got more photos for instagram taken; somewhat happy with them, haha. <3 But different ones, at least :) I have spent so many days this week outside in the sun for hours and hours. Sigh. It has killed me, though. I am so exhausted and hurting everywhere. Hmph. But I love the heat and the sun :) But it's been so warm inside. Ahh. A little colder tonight, so I'm hoping to sleep better. I also quit taking my pills today. After almost four weeks of taking them. The side effects were too bad. Always nauseous. And headaches. I did not approve. So I just stopped. Think it's better :) But anyway. Got gorgeous mail this week, eee. <3 I also started reading a new book, but I have not read much, and been too exhausted to read more. Oops. But will get more reading done tomorrow :) This week I'm waiting on Heartless: Deluxe Edition. <3 Hope you are doing well and enjoying summer :D

The Girl in the Lake. New Lauren Oliver book :D I read books by her years ago. I'm excited to try this one.
Disney Collection. I never played any of these games from the past, but excited to try them on Switch 2 :)
Stranger Things. I am still trying to get Max. Sobs. One double, sigh. But Hopper is new, and I do love it.
Pop Mart. Ahhhh. I cannot resist buying popmart items. Sobs. I need to stop spending money and start to pay my bills instead. Oops. But I am too excited about new releases, haha :) First, Hello Kitty Secret, eee. I bought this confirmed via Whoopea. So expensive. But worth it. Did not want to try any more. And this is just gorgeous. I love it to pieces. Then I got a bunch of the new Cry Baby ocean set. I want more, ha. But not yet. Oops. Did not get any of my favorites, though. Hmph. But they are all so gorgeous, even so :) Got two different Manta Rays; which I do not really like. Aw. And the small figures are cute. Love the plushes. Want to get the full set of those. One day soonish. Love the turtle magnet. I got my first Pino Jelly figure, not my favorite, but still so very cute :) Love everything. <3 Bought from official aliexpress popmart store.

More Instagram photos here. <3

Waiting on Wednesday #763

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

HEARTLESS: DELUXE EDITION 
BY MARISSA MEYER 

Goodreads Description:

Long before she was the terror of Wonderland—the infamous Queen of Hearts—she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love.

Long before she was the terror of Wonderland, she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love. Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next queen.

Then Cath meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the king and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship. Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.

In her first stand-alone teen novel, the New York Times-bestselling author dazzles us with a prequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Format: 480 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: November 3, 2026 by Feiwel & Friends
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Eeee. I am so very excited for this deluxe edition of Heartless :D It has been ten years since I read this beauty. Gosh. So long! I loved it so much. It fully broke my heart. Rude. Marissa Meyer writes the best books. <3 And I cannot wait to own this deluxe edition. Sigh. May have to re-read it soon as well, ha :)
What are you waiting for on this heartless Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #760

Shorter update this week, as I am exhausted and tired and hurting. Hmph. But I am doing okay. <3 Just tired of always hurting. And so very nauseous these days. Not liking the side effects of the pills I'm taking. They are also not working. Rude. I did read a short middle grade book this week, though. <3 And sat one day outside in the sun. It was so good. Next week will finally be warm and sunny. Excited. Took instagram photos outside today; took a bit too long, but good enough. Got a bit of gorgeous mail. <3 But waiting on more, though, oops. This week I'm waiting on One Knight Stand :D I shared my review of Broken Dolls :) Just two stars, ack. I'm hoping my next read will be better. It should be :D Hope you are all doing well. <3

Fairyloot YA. Storm Breaker. Not read about this yet, but the artwork is stunning, as always :) Look great.
Fairyloot Adult. Deathbringer. Not read about this one yet either, but I think it looks pretty great at least :)
Young World. Finally got my hardcover of this gorgeous book :D I will be reading this one next; excited :D
The Ballad of Falling Dragons. Regular US edition. Own too many copies of these books; not read 1 yet.
The Hobbit. Eeee. Found a site that sold these letter openers. Own one, now finally have another :) Love.
The House Saphir ARC. Did a trade with someone on facebook for this one. <3 It is looking perfect. Love.
Lady Macbeth ARCs. Did a facebook trade for these two as well :D But have yet to read it. Oops. Pretty.

More Instagram photos here. <3