Stacking the Shelves (26) - Prelude to the Mini-con Haul

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews and was inspired by The Story Siren's In My Mailbox posts.

 

This is what I got this week before I went to the Olde City, New Blood Mini-Convention. That's where I really went crazy with the books, but I'll include that haul in my recap post :0)

 

 

Review:

 

The Art of Wishing by Lindsay Ribar

 

Won:

 

Playing Nice by Rebekah Crane

 

Bought:

 

Revenge of the Girl with the Great Personality by Elizabeth Eulberg

Dreamland Social Club by Tara Altebrando

Terra by Gretchen Powell

Girls in Trucks by Katie Crouch

 

 

Thanks to Penguin, Queen Ella Bee and Rebekah Crane!

 

Stacking the Shelves (24) - The one where the Pubs make my year :0)

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews and was inspired by The Story Siren's In My Mailbox posts.

 

This week S&S made my life via Edelweiss and Disney Hyperion blew my mind w/ the fastest turnaround on a review request I have ever seen! All in all, it's been an awesome week :0)

 

 

For Review:

 

Golden by Jessi Kirby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*I can't even begin to express just how excited I am about this!*

The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston

School Spirits by Rachel Hawkins!!!!!!!!!!!!
*Hex Hall is one of my all time favorite series, so imagine my excitement for Izzy's spin-off!*

Apollyon by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Blaze by Laurie Boyle Crompton

The Different Girl by Gordon Dahlquist

 

Purchased:

 

Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi

*I read the first chapter of this in an eARC during the holidays, but then life got way too crazy. I can't wait to finish! (Not pictured, because I forgot)*

Cinder by Marissa Meyer (PB)

*I'm in this book! Or, my blog is, at least! I don't normally own both HC and PB of books, but this was a justifiable exception.*

On the Island by Tracey Garvis Graves

*This one sounds really incredible. I've read some excellent reviews for it and I'm really looking forward to starting it.*

A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean

*This is my first ever historical romance. I'm not super into old timey things, but I only hear great things about Sarah MacLean and this book actually sounds really spectacular. So psyched! (I might have also pre-ordered a signed copy of the 2nd book, because I have that much faith that I will love this.)*

*HUGE thanks to Simon & Schuster, Disney Hyperion, Spencer Hill Press, Sourcebooks and Penguin!*

Stacking the Shelves (23) - The small week :0)

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews and was inspired by The Story Siren's In My Mailbox posts.

 

Just a few this week and I am quite okay with that! My TBR pile is practically toppling over as it is :0)

 

For some reason blogger is making it impossible for me to upload a photo right now, so unfortunately, all I have is a list :0(

I'll keep trying and hopefully get a picture up soon. I hope everyone had a great book week!

Purchased:

Sealed with a Curse by Cecy Robson
The Sky Always Hears Me: And the Hills Don't Mind by Kirstin Cronn-Mills
The Tragedy Paper by Elizabeth LaBan

Stacking the Shelves (22) - The one w/ awesome early finds!

 

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews and was inspired by The Story Siren's In My Mailbox posts.

 

I got a bunch of gift cards over the past week, plus some seriously awesome coupons, so that means lots of awesome book purchases! I snagged some stellar early finds, too! And some awesome stuff for review :0)

 

 For Review:

Belonging by Karen Ann Hopkins
Splintered by A.G. Howard (HC)
Anatomy of a Single Girl by Daria Snadowski (HC)
Fuse by Julianna Baggott

Purchased:

Just One Day by Gayle Forman
Altered by Jennifer Rush
Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff
Crash by Nicole Williams
Clash by Nicole Williams
Mothership by Martin Leicht & Isla Neal
Body & Soul by Stacey Kade

And this really cool colored pencil set w/ an awesome quote on the wooden box :0)


*Thanks to Karen Ann Hopkins, Abrams, Random House, and Grand Central!*

Stacking the Shelves (20) - The one with awesome surprises and epic finds :0)

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews and was inspired by The Story Siren's In My Mailbox posts.

 

Ugh. This has been kind of a blogger fail week for me... I work in retail and I don't think I need to describe how crazy that can be during the holidays. I have been in a constant state of exhaustion since Black Friday and this week the blog suffered a little. Sorry for that, guys. I did get some awesome mail this week, though, so I'm here to share! I hope you guys all had great weeks :0)

 

 

 

For Review:

 

How to Lead a Life of Crime by Kirsten Miller
*I am so stoked for this one! An academy where criminals are the prodigies, Could it be any cooler?*

The Darkness Dwellers by Kirsten Miller
*For the blog tour in February!*

Just One Day by Gayle Forman
*Already read, SO much love! Review soon :0)*

Shymers by Jen Naumann
*Jen contacted me about this book and after reading the synopsis and watching the trailer, I absolutely could not wait to read it. She was nice enough to send me a signed copy for review! I am looking forward to starting this one.*
Escape Theory by Margaux Froley
*Another one set in a school, which is one of my favorite plot devices! It sounds awesome!*

Prodigy by Marie Lu

Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay

 

Won/Gifted:

 

Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
*OH MY GOSH!! I flipped out when I found out I won a copy of this. Cinder was one of the best I read in 2012 and from what I've heard Scarlet is even better!*

Forgotten by Catherine McKenzie

Rouge by Leigh Talbert Moore
Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor (Signed!!!!)
*This is one of the best gifts I've gotten! And it's so pretty! Thanks, Jenna :0)*

 

 

Borrowed/Bought:

 

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
*This was sitting on a shelf at work and caught my eye, I read a little bit about it and decided I needed to give it a go!*

Silvermay by James Moloney
*I read about this book a couple of years ago and immediately wanted to read it. Unfortunately, it's an Australian book and the cheapest I could get it shipped to me was $50. So I gave up hope of reading it. Then I was browsing BookCloseouts the other day and what did I find? And it was a steal. I can't wait to start it. The only problem now will be procuring book 2 and 3...*

Unraveling by Elizabeth Norris

Pretty Crooked by Elisa Ludwig (Signed!) My Review
*This book is awesome and I was so excited to find a signed copy of it!*
City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte

Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
*I've been seeing this one a lot and it got me intrigued, so we'll see how it goes.*

Stacking the Shelves (19) - The one where Sarah had some Christmas money to spend :0)

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews and was inspired by The Story Siren's In My Mailbox posts.

 

So I got a bunch of Christmas money early and I spent the majority of it on books, naturally! What's a booklover to do, right?!?

 

 

For Review:

 

Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt

*I absolutely adore this cover and I can't wait to dig into this story about a girl who ditches technology while trying to get over a heartbreak!*

From Ashes by Molly McAdams

*I read Molly McAdams debut a little while back and it pulled me right out of a reading slump, so when I saw this was coming out, I knew it was a must read for me. Sounds SO good.*

 

Won:

 

Hooked by Liz Fichera (ARC, Signed!)

*Read and loved! Review to come soon. Girls playing on boys sports teams is my new favorite subgenre!*

My Own Worst Frenemy by Kimberly Reid (Signed!)

*It's a prep school series, which I love, and the author said she was inspired by Veronica Mars! Double love!*

Creeping with the Enemy by Kimberly Reid (Signed!)

 

Bought:

 

Moonglass by Jessi Kirby

*I have already read this book, but I wanted the pretty paperback. Such a good read. Jessi Kirby can do no wrong by me!*

Touched by Corrine Jackson

*This one sounds really unique and cool. I just couldn't resist picking up a copy.*

Gravity by Melissa West

*I have been dying to get my hands on this since I first started hearing about it months ago. So excited to finally have it.*

The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade

Queen of the Dead by Stacey Kade

*I recently got an ARC of The Rules by Stacey Kade, so that prompted me to look into her first series and I saw so many wonderful things about it.*

Swoon at Your Own Risk by Sydney Salter

*I've thought about picking this one up once or twice, but when I found it on a bargain shelf and it was signed, I knew I couldn't pass it up!*

The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead

*I know, I know...how could I have possibly waited this long to pick up this book? To be completely honest, there are so many books that I have to read and I don't seem to find much time to read those that are purely for fun, sometimes. Sad puppy. But I have it now, so yay!*

Undead by Kirsty McKay

*This one sounds absolutely hilarious...and ZOMBIES!!!*

The Other Side of the Island by Allegra Goodman

*This was another bargain steal and it sounded interesting, so I figured I'd add it to my shelves.*

 

Love, Actually Blu-ray

*I love this movie SO much, especially at this time of year. I just had to have it :0)

 

Awesome wooden letters of my initials!

 

 

*Huge thanks to Liz Fichera, Kimberly Reid, the awesome authors @ Sleuths, Lies and Alibis, Bloomsbury, William Morrow and my family!*