Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, that spotlights the books we are adding to our shelves; whether they be virtual or physical.
I’ve been in such a state this week. I’m tired, stressed, heartbroken, and a whole lot of other things. I haven’t been reading the books that I’ve planned, but rather reading other books that might cheer me up. Some have made me smile, but others have made the bad moods return. Someone help me load up on some summery reads, would you! Please, I’m begging you!!!!
In My Mailbox
Thank you to Sophia and Candace for the giveaway wins of Her Fierce Warrior and Beauty, Beast, and Belladonna. The rest are for review, and Tell Me Three Things is one I traded for over on Twitter.
Kindle Purchases, Gifts & Freebies
I have already read the first 11 chapters for The Orphan Queen from the ARC last year from Edelweiss, and am just now getting around to buying it. I just know that I’ll be starting over, since I can barely remember what happened so far. And Jazmen gifted me a copy of One With You, which I’ve already devoured. I started reading it Thursday night, but I got sleepy. Woke up at 3 a.m. and didn’t stop until I finished. I’m sure you’ll be reading my thoughts on it come Monday, because I just have to get it all out.
Library Books
I’ve already read Since You’ve Been Gone and The Moon and More, so look for those reviews next week. If I Tell popped up on my library suggestions, so I’ll see about that one before it expires. It looks like I may enjoy it.
I’ll take all the summery recommendations that you guys can give. If my library has them, I’ll more than likely check them out. My city is in mourning right now. This past Sunday evening, a well loved friend was killed in a four wheeler accident. He was only 33. I am still in shock, and so are his family, friends, and the rest of the community basically. I was cooking when I received the news, and damn near broke my toe when I dropped a frying pan. I just can’t even imagine the pain his wife and daughters are in right now, even though I’ve lost loved ones. There were almost 1200 people at his funeral, if not more. He was well loved and I know he’s in a better place. But… it hurts so bad. I hope you all have a great weekend and just hold your loved ones close. You never know when it’s your time.
Wow looks like a bunch of good ones!! I’m dying to read Orphan Queen. I’ve heard such good things about it. 😀
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The Big Rewind is really enjoyable and I hope you like it. You mentioned several titles I will have to look into. “Beauty, Beast and Belladonna” seems like it might be a cute cozy mystery. Hope you enjoy them all.
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Thanks for stopping by!
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Oh no! I hope you start feeling better soon
You got lots of books this week! That’s good news at least 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by!
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I love the cover of Change Places With Me, I want to read it as well. Great haul this week!
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Thanks!
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Oh nice many new books for you! I’m jealous! happy reading!
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Thanks!
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Kings Folly seems like a great pick. Happy reading and have a good upcoming week.
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Thanks!
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Awesome haul, so many new books. My eye was immediately drawn to The Orphan Queen, I heard some good things about that one. I’ve been debating adding that to my teetering tower of books-to-read.
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I love what I read of it last year, so I hope the rest is equally great.
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♥ Since You’ve Been Gone! Curious what you think of The Big Rewind, I highly anticipated that one but didn’t love it when I read it!!
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SYBG was okay for me. I thought I would really love it because everyone raves about it. TBR is one I’m looking forward to reading soon.
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So sad about your friend, Lekeisha 😦 It’s always so hard to deal with the death of someone young and vibrant. I hope your whole community will band together to heal, and to remember him.
Your new books are all new to me, and I hope you’ll enjoy all of them.
Have a wonderful week ahead and happy reading.
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I’m doing better, I just worry about his family a lot. I’m enjoying reading some of these already, so I hope to get some more read before I add any more.
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How sad to lose such a beloved and amazing person. Sorry for your loss.
Happy reading, excited to see Estep up there 🙂
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Thank you! I’m done with that one, and am reading the final book for the blog tour.
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Lovely books! I adored Tell Me Three Things and The Orphan Queen.
I am so sorry for your loss! That is heartbreaking. 😦
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
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Thank you Alyssa! I hope that I love Tell Me Three Things!
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So sorry to hear of your friend. Hope next week is better for you.
Sylvia Day is one an author I’ve been curious about. She must be good for you to do a binge reading session with her book. Enjoy your latest haul.
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Sylvia is a very good writer. I just can’t get over how this last installment made me feel. Still, you should try her books if you are into erotic romance.
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I’m really sorry to hear about your friend. My prayers are with you and yours. I really hope these books cheer you up and I’m excited to see what you think about these!
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Thanks Jazmen! Many thanks for One With You also. Look for my review tomorrow.
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Girl every time I come to your blog it’s different. I thought I was bad at constantly changing things lol. I have Mad Fat Diary, but Jazmen read it and girl she did NOT like it. Her and I have similar tastes in books, so I’ll wait until you review it since we also seem to like the same books. Everyone has been talking about how good Tell Me Three Things is, so I’ll definitely be reading that one very soon! Great haul girlie 🙂
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I’m a mood changer, Tika. Whenever my world is off balance, I tend to move stuff around. My boyfriend complains that I change things around the house too much, so I decided to do the blog. Plus, that pink was getting on my nerves. I have no idea why I even had it to begin with, because I am not a pink kind of girl. I’ll let you know my thoughts on My Mad Fat Diary soon!
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I am so sorry to hear about your friend, Lekeisha. I’m sending you and your community lots of positive thoughts and prayers. ❤ Take care of yourself.
I'm personally looking for summery book recommendations too. The only one I can think of right now is What You Always Wanted by Kristin Rae. I've also heard from a friend that Wanderlost by Jen Malone is a lovely summery read.
I hope you enjoy all your reads.
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Thank you for the prayers Nick. We need them more than ever, and it still hasn’t quite sunk in yet. I will see of my library has these 2 books. Thanks!
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I’m so sorry for you loss. I am wishing you all the best. I hope your toe is okay. Despite all that I’m glad you got some good books this week. I wish you well in your grieving.
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Thank you Reese!
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I hope you ADORE Orphan Queen. Such a good book! And I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the new Sylvia Day. I’ve seen so many advertisements for this book.
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I remember really liking the chapters that I read last year, so I’m sure I will love it. Girl, I’m kind of disappointed with OWY. I’m sure my rant will let you know how I really feel.
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Yeah, tough loss, for you, your community, and that family. Sounds like a lot of people will be there for the family so that’s good.
I can see why you would want some summery reads. Hmm, maybe some Jill Shalvis, Carolyn Brown. I know there are a few light summer YA, but you’ve probably read more of those than me. 😉
Glad to see the Paige Tyler got there for you.
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Yes, everyone is being supportive and helping tremendously. His family and classmates are taking it real hard, but we will get through this. If you could just see his smile, you’d never forget him because he was the most laid back, sweetest guy.
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I am so sorry to hear about your friend, Lekeisha. It is really hard to lose someone and when it happens in an accident it is so hard to deal with.
Great haul this week! Tell Me Three Things is one I am interested in. I am such a mood reader and have a hard time planning out my reads like I know a lot of people do. Sometimes you just need to read what feels right to you. Enjoy all of your new books!
Carole @ Carole’s Random Life
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I can never seem to stick to my plans when it comes to books, because I’m such a mood reader myself. I just really need some sunshine right now. This has been a tough week.
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Fab book haul this week! I hope you enjoy Rae Earl’s My Mad Fat Diary – I loved that book, and the follow up too. Tell Me Three Things and The Big Rewind sound like good reads, I’m going to look out for them. I hope you enjoy reading all of your new books, have a great week! 🙂
Here’s my StS post:
https://rathertoofondofbooks.wordpress.com/2016/04/09/stacking-the-shelves-9-april-2016/
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I can’t wait to read Rae Earl’s book! Thanks for stopping by!
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Great haul this week! I see a couple that I’ll be reading in the future 🙂 Happy reading!!
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Thanks D!
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Since You’ve Been Gone is one I know a lot of people find to be a really nice and enjoyable summer read, so I hope you can enjoy that one. The Big Unwind is one we have in common as well. I have been hearing brilliant things about The Orphan Queen and it’s finale book too, so I hope you enjoy that one, And when it comes to times like this, the best thing to do is simply to read the books you’ll enjoy.
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I liked SYBG, but it wasn’t as great as I thought going in. I still really loved the tone of the story overall. I’m really just trying to read more feel good books until I can deal with all the ones I have to review.
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Awesome books! Enjoy
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Thanks!
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I must buy Orphan Queen too.
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I can’t wait to catch up, since the 2nd book is out.
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