Stacking the Shelves is a weekly feature all about sharing your good luck in book acquisitions! So here’s what came my way since my last post!
It’s been a few weeks, and I have lots of great books to show off!!
Physical Books
SEAL Team Six: Hunt the Fox by Don Mann and Ralph Pezzullo – This was an unexpected arrival from Mulholland. It sounds intense and actually quite interesting and intense. Many thanks to Mulholland for sending this my way.
When the Heavens Fall by Marc Turner – Thanks to Tor for this finished version! I read a bit of this already from a preview excerpt and am looking forward to finishing it!
Digital Pile
Zer0es by Chuck Wendig – Wending. Hackers. A sinister NSA program. Yes, I want! Really looking forward to this one, and thanks to Harper Voyager for the advanced copy!
The Two of Swords by K. J. Parker – I have only read one book by K. J. Parker, but really loved it and have been meaning to read more! So when Orbit offered this up for review, I was happy to grab it! Many thanks to them for the copy.
Alive by Scott Sigler – I’ll admit, I really enjoy a good dystopian novel from time to time, and this one sounds really intriguing. Thanks to Del Rey for eARC.
The Philosopher Kings by Jo Walton – I am so excited to read this one. I loved The Just City and am anxious to dive into this one. Many thanks to Tor for the early copy.
The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks (audiobook) – This is what I wound up selecting for my May Backlist Burndown. I read one other book by Banks, but not a Culture novel. Really enjoying it so far.
The Vagrant by Peter Newman (audiobook) – I’ve heard some good things about this one and have been really looking forward to checking it out. I was also quite happy I decided to get it during audible’s half price sale (for 9 dollars plus change) after seeing the e-book is $18! But, I have a copy and am excited to check it out soon!
I enjoyed When the Heaven’s Fall quite a bit after a slow start. Power drawing power drawing more power. Cool theme running throughout it.
Nathan (@reviewbarn) recently posted…U.S. Giveaway: Mother of Eden by Chris Beckett
Glad to hear the positive response. I’m looking forward to getting to it
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Stacking the Shelves – May 9, 2015
You got some great books there! The Player Of Games is pretty good (it’s one of three Banks books I’ve read), but I’m a bigger fan of the third Culture book, Use Of Weapons. That being said, many people list it as their favourite in the series so I’m sure you’ll like it. I’ve heard some good things about The Vagrant too but I haven’t picked it up yet because the premise kind of reminds The Painted Man, which I didn’t really enjoy. I’ll probably give it a go eventually though.
I’ve heard good things about K.J. Parker and Chuck Wendig as well so hopefully you’ll enjoy those too!
Killian recently posted…Book Review #11: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
I’ve read about 75% of Player of Games at this point, and am indeed enjoying it. But now I’m really curious about Ise of Weapons. 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Stacking the Shelves – May 9, 2015
I’ve got a paperback ARC of When the Heavens Fall that I just started on yesterday!
Bob (@beauty_in_ruins) recently posted…From the Shelf to the Page: This Week in the Ruins
Look forward to hearing what you think of it! 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Stacking the Shelves – May 9, 2015
I still remeber your glowing review of The Just City, so glad you got the second book. Alive seems to be popular this week, I’m going to have to check it out!
Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy recently posted…Under Construction – Hard Hats Required – Pardon My Dust:-D
I’m excited to delve into it one of these days. 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Stacking the Shelves – May 9, 2015
When the Heavens Fall does indeed look really good! I’m definitely interested in reading it! Ditto for The Vagrant; I’ve heard so many good things about it!
And I can’t wait to dive into my copy of The Philosopher Kings. I’ve been holding off reading it until closer to the release date, and believe me, the wait has been very irritating! More than once, I’ve almost caved and started reading it well in advance!
Bibliotropic recently posted…GIVEAWAY: The Devil’s Only Friend, by Dan Wells
Ha ha! I’ve been doing that with Day Four 🙂 But, that is coming up, so I can probably read it at this point! This makes me happy!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Stacking the Shelves – May 9, 2015
I’m hoping to get to When the Heavens Fall around mid-month – it looks like it could be a sleeper hit. I was also this close to getting KJ Parker’s serials until I remembered how much I hate waiting between each installment. Hopefully they’ll put out the completed collection at some point and I’ll grab that.
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I think the wait between installments is the main reason I haven’t started the Parker book yet. But I may still read it because I’m curious! 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Stacking the Shelves – May 9, 2015