So this week I do have quite a few things to show you. They are currently renovating my local library which means one whole level is closed. This means less books to chose from and some general chaos until January but I still managed to pick up two interesting looking books. I had to grab Archie Afterlife after loving Sabrina so much and My Favorite Thing is Monsters has such awesome art that I couldn't resist.
I also grabbed a few books from Amazon for my Kindle. Oddjobs was finally free and it has been on my wishlist for over a year so I snatched that right away. Also The Middle Finger of Fate was free and I had to grab it for the title alone. I saw Kevin the Vampire on someone else's blog last week and Jennifer from The Book Den mentioned In the Valley of the Sun was on sale one day this week for $1.99 and I've been waiting and waiting for my library to get a copy so I just grabbed it myself.
Finally I think Netgalley decided to approve everything on the same day. Some which were requested so long ago I don't remember getting them. Stormi mentioned using Savage Woods in her 2017 Halloween Bingo and then sneakily reminded me it was on Netgalley #StormiMadeMeDoIt. I swear I don't remember requested A Plague of Giants but I must have and I'm thrilled to give it a go. Of course I could't pass up a book like JJ's Journey. Finally No Time to Explain isn't my typical read but I read the first one in this series a few years back and come on....DOGS!
So what books did you add to your shelves this week???
I want to read A Plague of Giants as I loved the Iron Druid books but I'm not really hearing much about it so far. Will wait for the paperback and a few reviews first! I've made a few horror grabs ready for next month so I'm looking forward to lots of monsters and beasties!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE monsters and beasties! I hope I like Plague of Giants because it's REALLY long.
DeleteI really want to try those graphics they look so cool! I hope we both end up liking Savage Woods. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI hope to pick up Savage Woods soon but we'll see - too many books!
DeletePlague of Giants does sound excellent.
ReplyDeleteLynn :D
The cover rocks too!
DeleteI had the same thing happen, I got approved for a book on NetGalley that I requested a long time ago. I was tempted to request A Plague of Giants, but it's sooo long I decided not to. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI know. I had no idea it was so long until I did this post.
DeleteThat is so cool that you got so many freebies! Especially the ones on your TBR - that worked out nicely. :D I hope you enjoy all of your new books!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend, Barb. =)
Check out my STS post!
Yes, I always love it when it works out like that!
DeleteI hope the renovations at your library go well. Oddjobs looks really interesting! I like the sound of that one. Your Netgalley books sure look good! I got four review books in the mail recently after being on a self-imposed request ban, and so it was an especially good month for me. :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great week! Enjoy your new books.
Sounds like you have tons to read then. I'm sure the renovations will be great but we've went from two stories to one so it's a bit of a change right now!
DeleteI just grabbed Afterlife with Archie at comic con last week and I'm hoping to get around to reading it soon!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my Stacking the Shelves!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
I finished it over the weekend - awesome!
DeleteAfterlife w/ Archie looks awesome, and I'm hoping they'll go a little supernatural on Riverdale too (they keep hinting, but haven't gone there yet). :)
ReplyDeleteIt would fit in so nicely. The darker the better for me!
DeleteI also have In The Valley of the Sun to read, and yes, Book Den's praises have also motivated me to bump it up the tbr! I also can't wait to read Plague of Giants :)
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
She seems to have enabled quite a few of us with that one.
DeleteOh I agree, The Middle Finger of Fate is worth checking out just for the title alone -- I am busting to know how the title works into it all!
ReplyDeleteI know right? Sounds like an awesome book.
DeleteI can't wait to see what you think of My Favorite Thing is Monsters! That's been on my list for a while but I haven't had the chance to pick it up.
ReplyDeleteThe graphics are so great but the book is so huge. I like big books but I've got so much reading planned, it is a tad daunting.
DeleteYou got some tempting books! I hope you enjoy them all, and have a great week. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteSame back at ya!
DeleteGlad you got all NetGalleyed!! :) lotsa to read now! I love all these scary books, especially now that I'm back at the dark side I need all your good recommendations!
ReplyDeleteYea for the darker side!
DeleteI haven't been on NetGalley in forever. I really need to step up the pace on my backlogged review books over there. Thankfully I'll have more time starting next month.
ReplyDeleteI picked up Kevin the Vampire last week. Maybe it was my blog where you saw it. LOL I need to check out Middle Finger of Fate. It reminds me of the Fickle Finger of Fate from Laugh In. :D
Probably was! I couldn't resist grabbing it.
DeleteDon't you love how all of your requests seem to be approved at the same time. I just requested A Plague of Giants and have my finger crossed that I get it. It sounds really good. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI'll cross my fingers for you too!
DeleteHaha, I know this, when they all approve you at once and you're like "goodbye to my book ban goals" :D however, congrats with your great haul!!!
ReplyDeleteYep, that's usually how it happens!
DeleteI'm sooo glad you were able to grab a copy of In the Valley of the Sun. Let's be honest - that book is expensive. $1.99 is a steal, though. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a great steal and I'm so glad I saw it on your blog. It made my day!
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