Saturday, February 4, 2017

Stacking the Shelves (98)


Stacking the Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves or TBR piles, may it be physical or virtual.  This means you can include books you buy in a physical store, online, books you borrow from the library or friends, review books, gifts and of course, ebooks! The original meme was started over at Tynga's Reviews.  Clicking on the book (or title) should take you to the Goodreads page. 

 I didn't really acquire much this week but the few I got were more than enough when you consider my last haul.  I received the following from the Penguin First to Read program.  The Night Ocean sounds pretty unique and I didn't realize The Forgotten Girls was the 6th in a series.  I don't know if I will be able to read it since I am pretty much a stickler about reading books in order.

I also picked up a few books from Amazon for my Kindle.  They always post new specials each month so I was able to grab some books of my wishlist for $2.00 or less each.  I've checked out A Murder in Time and The Great Hunt from my local library and never got to them and I couldn't resist the lure of Fraulein Frankenstein and Burning Man.

Finally, I don't think I ever mentioned it.  I got a new 8 inch Kindle Fire for Christmas and here is the cover I ordered and now use - isn't it the cutest? I LOVE IT!
So what did you add to your shelves this week???

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  1. chucklesthescotFebruary 4, 2017 at 6:03 AM

    Love the Kindle cover...just what I'd expect you to grab! Cute! The cover for The Night Ocean is very eyecatching as well. I've been stung a few times by buying books and not realising they are part of a series. I think publishers need to say which book it is in the blurb and print it clearly on the book cover to save confusion. Have a good reading week!

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    1. BarbFebruary 5, 2017 at 11:04 PM

      I totally agree about books in a series being labeled somehow. It seems like a no-brainer right? Almost finished a book this weekend despite it being a bad one.

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  2. StormiFebruary 4, 2017 at 11:40 AM

    OMG, I want that kindle cover! So cute! :)

    I almost tried for The Forgotten Girl but now I am glad I didn't since it's 6th in a series cause I am like you, I need to start from the beginning. :)

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  3. Grace FonsecaFebruary 4, 2017 at 12:24 PM

    I love my Kindle. You got some great books. I hope you love all of them.

    Grace @ Books of Love

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  4. Carole's Random LifeFebruary 4, 2017 at 8:51 PM

    I love your kindle cover! I resisted the First to Read books this time. It was hard but I am determined to get a bit caught up and not take on new books unless I am just dying to read them. Enjoy!

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    1. BarbFebruary 5, 2017 at 11:06 PM

      Good for you. I should practice your restraint.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 4, 2017 at 9:26 PM

    I heard the Great Hunt is GOOD! Enjoy your new books and your new Kindle Fire :)

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2017 at 12:30 AM

    Excellent haul, I've seen The Forgotten Girls getting a lot of attention lately. I'll look out for your review.

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. BarbFebruary 5, 2017 at 11:07 PM

      I may give it a go even though it's the sixth in a series.

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  7. Bark At The GhoulsFebruary 5, 2017 at 8:57 AM

    Adorable cover, I love it! Where'd you find it? I need to get a new cover for my IPad Mini but they're always so boring.

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    1. BarbFebruary 5, 2017 at 11:08 PM

      I just searched 8 inch kindle conversion Amazon. I think it shipped from overseas because it took forever to get here.

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    2. Bark At The GhoulsFebruary 6, 2017 at 1:03 PM

      Thanks I'll take a look and see if I can find something cute.

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  8. sherry fundinFebruary 5, 2017 at 9:42 AM

    Super cute cover. :-)
    sherry @ fundinmental Sunday Memes

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  9. czaiFebruary 5, 2017 at 11:15 AM

    The Night Ocean sounds interesting. I'd love to read your thoughts on that one! Also, yay for new Kindle! I've been considering getting one as well but I still haven't really made a decision. ohwell.. Hope you enjoy your new reads, Barb! :D

    czai @ the Blacksheep Reader

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    1. BarbFebruary 5, 2017 at 11:10 PM

      I debated getting a new one for almost a year and finally took the plunge. Glad I did.

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  10. BonnieFebruary 5, 2017 at 1:58 PM

    The Night Ocean does sound excellent. I really love the cover too. And awww... your kindle case is beyond adorable!

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  11. YvonneFebruary 5, 2017 at 8:25 PM

    I love the Kindle cover you have. It's so cute. Have a great week!

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    1. BarbFebruary 9, 2017 at 11:34 AM

      Thanks Yvonne - you too. It's been quite a week so I'm hoping next one is better.

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  13. Nathan (@reviewbarn)February 5, 2017 at 11:15 PM

    Great cover on The Night Ocean. Simple, but the lines are stunning.

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  14. Kate @Midnight Book GirlFebruary 6, 2017 at 11:24 AM

    The Night Ocean is a gorgeous cover! And I'm the same, I hate reading things out of order if it can be helped... but sometimes it's okay. Love that Kindle cover!

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    1. BarbFebruary 9, 2017 at 11:35 AM

      Thanks Kate. I'm horrible about not being able to read things out of sequence - even if they are only companion novels.

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  15. Sugar and SnarkFebruary 6, 2017 at 1:05 PM

    The Forgotten Girls has an amazing cover! Enjoy all your books :)
    My Book Haul

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  16. Jen | Book DenFebruary 8, 2017 at 9:44 PM

    Look at that Kindle cover! It's so cute!!

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    1. BarbFebruary 9, 2017 at 11:36 AM

      Thanks Jennifer. It makes me smile whenever I pick it up!

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