Stacking the Shelves is a weekly all about sharing your good luck in book acquisitions! So here’s what came my way.
I haven’t done one of these posts in a couple of months, but decided I have collected enough by now that I should. Though I am leaving out anything I have acquired and reviewed already. I’ve been in a bit of a slump this past week, so this is a nice reminder that I have some serious reading to do! And it all looks great!
The World of Ice & Fire The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martine, Elio M. Garcia, Jr. and Linda Antonsson (Purchased) – I couldn’t resist. This is not something I intend to sit and read cover to cover, but rather flip through form time to time. It’d make a great coffee table book, but the puppy would probably make confetti out of it, sooo, I’ll have to figure out something else.
The Secrets of Life and Death by Rebecca Alexander – I won this form Library Thing’s Early Reviewer giveaway. It’s a bit different for me, but I like the sound of it, and it’s always nice to get a book that is a standalone! Thanks to Library Thing and Broadway Books for this one!
California Bones by Greg Van Eeckhout – I am really excited to read this one!! Mmmm…. eating bones, and creepy stuff and all in our world (kind of). I have to send many thanks to Tammy at Books, Bones and Buffy for the giveaway that sent it my way (I got my pick from a set of books, but didn’t hesitate as I already knew I really wanted this one!)
Digital Acquisitions – ARCs
The Inheritance Trilogy by N. K. Jemisin – I have been wanting to read something by Jemisin for a while, and have heard conflicting opinions on which of her series is the best (everyone seems to have their favorites). I was thrilled to get a copy of this one from Orbit, although have to admit, the whole Omnibus at once seems daunting 🙂 But in a good way! I loved reading The Liveship Traders straight through last month, and realized how much I miss doing that. Look forward to seeing if this has the same addictive feel that will let me read it straight through. Thanks again to Orbit!
City Stained Red by Sam Sykes – Alright, I have sneaked in reading the first few pages of this and am actually quite anxious to get a chance to read it through. I have heard positive recommendations for Sykes, and just a few pages in can see why. Really looking forward to reading the rest. Once again, thanks to Orbit for this one!
The Just City by Jo Walton – I’ve not read anything by Jo Walton before (that seems to be a theme here, doesn’t it?) But I’m intrigued and really looking forward to this one.
Digital Acquisitions – Purchased
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison – (ebook and audiobook) I’ve read good reviews of this one, and it was reddit’s book of the month, so I decided it was a good time to give it a go. I am about 25% in and was enjoying it, but put it aside as I didn’t seem to be in the mood for it anymore. Goblins, airships, conspiracy. Should be good, right? I am looking forward to getting back to it.
Revival by Stephen King (ebook and audiobook) – I picked these up when I put The Goblin Emperor on hold. I love creepy stories, and one involving carnivals, and preachers, oh, and is written by Stephen King? Yeah. Couldn’t resist.
Nice! I nabbed The Inheritance Trilogy as well. I didn’t care for Revival, but hopefully you’ll enjoy it more than me.
Bob @ Beauty in Ruins recently posted…From the Shelf to the Page: This Week in the Ruins
I’m 75% though Revival, and honestly, a bit on the fence what I think. Ah well. It will come down to how I feel at the end.
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tenaciously Stacking the Shelves (November 2014)
I have extra credits kicking around from audible, I think I’m going to nab Revival with it as well!
I still haven’t gotten my win back in August from LT (Sleepy Hollow) 🙁
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum recently posted…BookOutlet: A Bibliophile’s Candy Story
Wow! That’s impressively slow. Hope it shows up soon 🙂 I also have a number of credits at audible, I think because I take advantage of the discount price when you buy the ebook so often.
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tenaciously Stacking the Shelves (November 2014)
I just finished The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms and have moved on to The Broken Kingdoms. They SEEM really daunting but they’re very readable (I finished the first book in three days).
Broken Kingdoms is my current read too! TWINS! But I don’t have a pony.
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But you have wings, just like the pony!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tenaciously Stacking the Shelves (November 2014)
Glad to hear 🙂 I
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tenaciously Stacking the Shelves (November 2014)
I LOVE Jo Walton! I actually came across her stuff before I got really into fantasy – I went through a very intense lit fic phase a few years ago, and lots of people recommended her to me. She takes risks in her writing and I’ve got a lot of respect for her. I hope you love The Just City! City Stained Red also looks really cool.
Danya @ Fine Print recently posted…Review: Burn For Me by Ilona Andrews
Look forward to reading it, hopefully I love her books as much as you do! 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tenaciously Stacking the Shelves (November 2014)
That’s a pretty set looking haul. I need to read that Inheritance trilogy! Really enjoyed California Bones!
Tabitha (Not Yet Read) recently posted…Audio Review: Dreamer’s Pool by Juliet Marillier
I think your review of California Bones was one of the ones that really made me regret not requesting it 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tenaciously Stacking the Shelves (November 2014)
I’ve got the Walton and Sykes. Not sure about Revival – I seem to have seen mixed reviews for it and it sort of puts me off – although it’s on a really good offer for kindle at the moment so I’m half just thinking of buying it. Perhaps I should wait and check out your final review.
Lynn 😀
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My review for Revival goes up tomorrow. It’s a bit mixed. 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tenaciously Stacking the Shelves (November 2014)
Great haul, Lisa! I hope you enjoy California Bones! I really want to read Revival even though it’s been getting mixed reviews. I guess once a King fan, always a King fan:-)
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Thanks! I’m glad I read Revival, but my review is mixed.
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