Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks! It is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews.
I’m actually very pleased this week because I didn’t get many books! I know that sounds crazy but I think it’s the first week in ages I haven’t bought anything.
Review Books
All the Truth That’s in Me by Julie Berry- I’ve already read this one and really enjoyed it. Review coming soon! Thank you, Templar!
The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau- I’m currently reading this and it’s a bit iffy. I love the cover, though! Thank you, Templar!
e-Books
To review:
Wild Cards by Simone Elkeles- This sounds so good and I haven’t read anything by Simone Elkeles. I’m looking forward to starting it. Thank you, Bloomsbury!
Resist by Sarah Crossan- I let out a little squee when I got the email to say I’d been accepted to review this. I enjoyed Breathe and really want to know what happens next. Thank you, Bloomsbury!
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks! It is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews.
I’ve such a great haul this week with some brilliant books!
To Review:
Arclight by Josin L. McQuein- This one sounds really intriguing and I love the cover. Thank you, Electric Monkey!
Charm and Strange by Stephanie Kuehn- I’ve heard some amazing things about this one and I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone is on about. Thanks, Electric Monkey!
Library
It’s no secret that I have the best library ever and I couldn’t resist stopping by earlier this week.
The Weight of Water by Sarah Crossan- I’ve already read this and absolutely adored it. It’s one of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever read and I’m so glad I picked it up.
The Disappeared by C.J. Harper- This one sounds really good and it’s UKYA so I’ll read it whatever. 🙂
Invisibility by David Levithan and Andrea Cremer- I’ve heard good things about this one and the premise sounds absolutely amazing.
Red Ink by Julie Mayhew- I saw Tracy’s tweets about this book and thought I’d give it a go myself because she’s Book Recommender Extraordinaire and it sounds so good. I also really love Hot Key’s books.
Given:
A massive thank you to Fiona from Eventide Reads for both of these pretties!
Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan- This one sounds amazing and I’ve seen some really glowing reviews…Excuse the pun! The cover is gorgeous, too!
Across the Universe by Beth Revis- This is actually my second copy of this but I haven’t read it yet. I must do soon!
THANK YOU, FIONA!
Won:
Dare You To by Katie McGarry- I won this from Emma at Never Judge a Book by Its Cover. I read it back in January but am super pleased to have my own copy of the book. Thank you, Emma!
e-Books
Bought:
Keeping Her by Cora Carmack- I read this as soon as it was delivered to my Kindle and it was AMAZING. I love Cora’s books soooo much!
To review:
The Iron Traitor by Julie Kagawa- I haven’t read the last Iron Fey yet or the first Call of the Forgotten but this will hopefully kick me into reading it. Thank you, Harlequin Teen/Mira INK!
Shadowhunters and Downworlders, edited by Cassandra Clare- EEP! I’m a huge fan of Cassandra Clare’s books so can’t wait to read this one! Thank you BenBella Books INC!
Rolling Dice by Beth Reekles- I liked The Kissing Booth and this one sounds better than that, so hopefully I’ll enjoy it! Thank you, Random House!
What did you get this week? Link me to your own book hauls!
Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren, the aim of Showcase Sunday is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. It is hosted by Vicky from Books, Biscuits and Tea.
I’ve decided to do Showcase Sunday again because I like the interactivity of it and talking to new bloggers is one of my favourite things to do.
I have a really good haul this week with some very exciting books featured. I can’t wait to read them all! Sorry for the bad quality of photo; the place where I usually take them is messy and I wanted to show the covers of some of the books.
Bought:
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Official Illustrated Movie Companion- I saw this and couldn’t think of buying anything else because it has the most gorgeous pictures and offers a real insight into the making of the film.
I’m really looking forward to reading it cover to cover.
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Shadowhunter’s Guide- This has really good character descriptions and pictures of all the runes which will come in handy very soon!
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (film cover edition)- This came with a free rune charm which I’ve since added to a chain and wear as a necklace.
Brooklyn Girls: Pia by Gemma Burgess- This one sounds really good and I’ve heard good things about it. I’m really enjoying reading NA at the moment, too.
Gifted- Book Swap:
Bloodlines by Richelle Mead- I’ve read the first Vampire Academy book and am looking forward to starting this one. I really want to meet Adrian Ivashkov! Thank you, Hawwa!
e-Books:
Bought:
Losing It by Cora Carmack- Review coming soon! I loved this so, so much!
Faking It by Cora Carmack- This was just as good as Losing It and I really want more by Cora Carmack now!
The Distance Between Us by Kasie West- This was a really cute and sweet read that I really enjoyed.
To Review- Netgalley:
These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman- This sounds so good and I’m so please I was accepted. Thank you, Disney Hyperion and Netgalley!
The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes- Another one that sounds fab. Thank you, Disney Hyperion and Netgalley
Waiting on the Sidelines by Ginger Scott- Thanks to the author and Netgalley for this one! I’m really looking forward to starting it.
Letterbox Love is a UK based feature where book bloggers showcase the books that they received that week, be they e-books, paperbacks, hardbacks or any other format. It is hosted by Lynsey from Narratively Speaking.
This is my book haul for the past three weeks because I was busy moving to WordPress and posting my UKYA fortnight posts. I counted how many books I got and it totals 21…Maybe I need to go on a book-buying ban soon. I think so!
Bought:
Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire- So I went to The Works on Friday and picked this up. There was this huge controversy surrounding it a few months ago (it probably wasn’t that long ago) and so it caught my attention then and it does sound really good.
Hallowed by Cynthia Hand- I didn’t enjoy Unearthly that much but I couldn’t resist this when I saw it.
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder- This is extremely naughty of me to buy because I already have it on my Kindle to read but it sounds so good and I’m more likely to read it if it’s sat in front of me.
Poison Heart by S.B. Hayes- I don’t think I’ve heard of this one before but it’s got me intrigued and so I’m crossing my fingers I’ll enjoy it.
Dead Jealous by Sharon Jones- I’ve wanted to read this one for a while now because I’m trying to read more thriller/crime-y novels. It’s UKYA, too!
Burn for Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian- I saw Amber’s tweets about the sequel to this one so I thought I should try out the first one. The cover is so gorgeous and I just want to stroke it…
The D.U.F.F by Kody Keplinger- I read Cass’ review and instantly started craving this book. I scoured the book shop for it but couldn’t find it and then just as I was about to go this book caught my eye and it was this one! I’m really eating up contemporary novels at the moment.
Charity Shop Finds:
Northern Lights by Philip Pullman- I’m probably one of the only people who hasn’t read this yet, which is terrible of me. I’m such an awful reader!
Life at the Shallow End by Helen Bailey- I loved Running in Heels by this author and was super pleased when I managed to pick this one out.
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett- I read this for school last year but didn’t have my own copy and so was really pleased when I found this. It’s one of my favourite classics.
Broken Soup by Jenny Valentine- This one sounds really good and I love the cover.
The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness- I have had enough of not knowing what anyone is on about when people talk about this book. Sadly, some of it has been spoiled for me, but I’ll try and forget about that.
My Mad Fat Diary by Rae Earl- This one sounds so good and right up my street. And it has battenburg cake on the back which I may just have to eat…
Lock & Key by Sarah Dessen- This will be my third Sarah Dessen book and I’m really looking forward to starting it.
Before I Die by Jenny Downham- I’ve already read this but I had to buy my own copy when I saw it because it’s such a beautiful book.
Review Books
The Soterion Mission by Stewart Ross- My review is coming of this next week. Thank you, Curious Fox!
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick- Review was posted here. Thank you, Headline!
(Can you tell that I’m getting lazy..?)
The Key to the Golden Firebird by Maureen Johnson- My first (kind of. I read 13 Little Blue Envelopes years ago but can’t remember it properly now) MJ book! So excited to start this one. Thanks, Hot Key!
The Elites by Natasha Ngan- FGFIEWFGIYWFGIYFV. AAAHHHHH! Words cannot describe how excited I was when this popped through my letterbox. My parents were sick of me telling them about it! Thanks Hot Key for being so fab!
The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo- Review coming soon! I really enjoyed this one. Thanks, Hot Key!
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon- Woo! I was so pleased to receive this and it has such a pretty dust jacket and cover. *gazes longingly* Review coming soon. Thank you, Bloomsbury!
Letterbox Love is a UK based feature where book bloggers showcase the books that they received that week, be they e-books, paperbacks, hardbacks or any other format. It is hosted by Lynsey from Narratively Speaking.
I wasn’t expecting to have a very big haul this week but it seems that whenever I say that the complete opposite happens.
To Review:
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas- It’s in my hands! It’s in my hands! Yay! Yay! Yay! I’m a huge fan of Throne of Glass and receiving this this week was just such a brilliant moment. Thank you, Bloomsbury!
The Killing Woods by Lucy Christopher- I had no idea I was getting this and I was so happy when I found it on my doorstep. I can’t wait to read it because I loved Stolen so much. Thank you, Chicken House!Library:
Level 2 by Lenore Applehans- This is a book that I’m going to be reading over the summer for my book club that is run by the library. I love my library so much because they’ve had loads of new books recently and so I’m on my limit at the moment. Must read fast!
The Quietness by Alison Rattle- I’ve been wanting to read this for a while now and am so pleased that this is another book club read. I may have to live in my library from now on…I’m a huge fan of historical fiction so this sounds right up my street.
Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood- Another book club read! This has been recommended to me a few times over the past couple of weeks so I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone is talking about.
The Bunker Diary by Kevin Brooks- I’ve heard really great things about this and so have decided to finally read it myself. It sounds really intriguing!
E-books:
The Avery Shaw Experiment by Kelly Oram- I was in the mood for something a bit like this and so decided to buy this for my Kindle. I’m so pleased I did because I really enjoyed it.
Bittersweet by Cathy Cassidy- This really let me down and I was so disappointed. 🙁
Letterbox Love is a UK based feature where book bloggers showcase the books that they received that week, be they e-books, paperbacks, hardbacks or any other format. It is hosted by Lynsey from Narratively Speaking.
Last weekend I did a car boot and got rid of a lot of stuff so this meant that I earned a bit of money and spent it on…books! What else? I also had a really fab letter in the post which really did make my day.
Bought:
Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt- I love the sound of this one- a girl who dismisses all technology. I know it’s something I couldn’t do so I’m really interested in seeing how this is written.
The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen- I’ve only ever read one Sarah Dessen book and I’m currently reading this and really enjoying it. I’m on a bit of a contemporary kick at the moment.
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell- I’ve already read this (review to be posted tomorrow) and I loved it so much.
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo- I had to find out what all the fuss was about, didn’t I? I can’t wait to start this one because I’ve heard amazing things about it.
Received:
This photo really doesn’t do this justice, but anyway. I’ve been ill for the past few days and this really cheered me up. It’s from Amber at The Mile Long Bookshelf and it’s a gorgeous bookmark which I started using immediately, and a few little notes. Thank you so much, Amber! You really are the best.
What did you get this week? Link back to your own posts and I’ll be sure to check them out!
Letterbox Love is a UK based feature where book bloggers showcase the books that they received that week, be they e-books, paperbacks, hardbacks or any other format. It is hosted by Lynsey from Narratively Speaking.
Borrowed (Library)
Geekhood: Close Encounters of the Girl Kind by Andy Robb- I’m going to be going to this author and Holly Smale’s event at Bath Kids Lit Fest and so I was super pleased when I saw this in my library because I had no idea that they had it. I’m going to be reading it ASAP.
The Diviners by Libba Bray- I’ve been meaning to get this since it was released but haven’t gotten around to it until now. I’m really looking forward to finally reading it.
Hate List by Jennifer Brown- One of my friends read this the other week and so did Rebecca from Rebecca-Books so I was really pleased when I saw it. It sounds really interesting and I’m hoping to read it very soon.
Silent Saturday by Helen Grant- I was only thinking about this the other day and then found it in my library. What a coincidence!
Won
Angelfall by Susan Ee- I won this in a Goodreads giveaway and am really looking forward to reading it because I’ve seen some really good reviews for it.
Swag
This isn’t a very good picture (sorry!) so you really can’t see the awesomeness of this swag. I won this Cinder swag pack from Jessica at Booked Up! and I was so excited when I got it. It also came with a signed book plate.
What did you get this week? Link back to your own posts below!
Letterbox Love is a UK based feature where book bloggers showcase the books that they received that week, be they e-books, paperbacks, hardbacks or any other format. It is hosted by Lynsey from Narratively Speaking.
I had a relatively small haul this week but am, as always, really pleased with what I did get. I’ve decided to only show one picture this week because I’m incredibly lazy and have been up all night due to somebody’s birthday. I am very tired.
Bought: Numbers 3: Infinity by Rachel Ward- I attended an event where Rachel Ward and C.J. Skuse were talking and so I bought this to get signed. I really love the golden orange cover.
Signed The Drowning by Rachel Ward- I already had this but got it signed and I also got a cute little postcard with the cover on.
Won Scarlet by Marissa Meyer- I won this from Fiona at Eventide Reads and I’m going to start it today. I really enjoyed Cinder and so have high hopes for this one.
E-Books: Living in the Dark by Rebekah Campbell- I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to buy this! I’ve wanted to read it for ages but haven’t bought it until now. I’m so excited to read it!
Vampires, Scones and Edmund Herondale by Cassandra Clare & Sarah Rees Brennan- This is the third book in The Bane Chronicles and I loved it! I read it really quickly and much preferred it to the second, The Runaway Queen.
Sometimes Never, Sometimes Always by Elissa Janine Hoole- I got this from Netgalley (thanks Flux Books!) and am really looking forward to starting it because it looks really good.
What did you get this week? Link back to your own posts and I’ll be sure to check them out.
