Saturday, February 10, 2018

Stacking the Shelves (147)/Sunday Post - The Puppy Edition

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. And it now has a new co-host where individuals can link up as well - Marlene from Reading Reality.  Clicking on the book (or title) should take you to the Goodreads page.  I'm also now linking up with the Sunday Post which is hosted by Kimberly@Caffeinated Book Reviewer. 
So I had to go to the library this week and pick up a hold - Truly Devious #StormiMadeMeDoIt.  While I was there, I just HAD to pick up some puppy books.  After all, since I'm hosting the "They Call It Puppy Love Challenge" I have an excuse right?  So I grabbed  "My Boy Ben,"  "Doggist Puppies," and "The Love of a Lab" which has an awesome book plate in the front where someone donated it to my library in the name of their dog.  How awesome is that and why haven't I thought of that?  Plus it's been a crap week and Chris over at RuffDayReviews and I were exchanging comments and she mentioned a puppy bubble and I realized that's the greatest idea ever - when life sucks, insulate yourself in a puppy bubble!


I grabbed a couple of freebies from Amazon.  I couldn't resist "Paws for a Kiss."  "Diary of an Alligator Queen" had such a unique title, even if it is about vampires and "Devil's Grin" just sounded interesting.


Finally I received a few review copies.  I was thrilled to receive "Glimpse" as I really like the synopsis.  "The Graveyard Visible" has an awesome cover and "Bad Man" and "Baby Teeth" are thrillers which are getting some hype (hope I don't get burned).



So what did you add to your shelves this week????

 And here's a picture of what I imagine a stress-reliever pup bubble would be like!

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63 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:42 AM

    Aw, look at this book haul full of cuteness! I'm also excited for Bad Man and hoping I won't get burned!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. BarbFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:14 PM

      You and me both! And now I've went and enabled Stormi too. Looks like a whole lot of us are hoping for the best.

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  2. chucklesthescotFebruary 10, 2018 at 7:03 AM

    Yes I like the idea of a puppy bubble! Beagles, greyhounds and german shepherds to start with! And it sounds like your libraries are really good...ours are utter rubbish!

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    1. BarbFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:15 PM

      Yes, how could I forget Germies - I love them!

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  3. Tammy SparksFebruary 10, 2018 at 9:47 AM

    I'd like to live in a puppy bubble! Honestly the best part of my day is getting into bed at night with my dogs. Have a great weekend!

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  4. Erica RobynFebruary 10, 2018 at 9:49 AM

    Oh my goodness, all those puppies!! <3

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  5. StormiFebruary 10, 2018 at 11:47 AM

    Hope you like Truly Devious! I have listened to The Devil's Grin and it was okay, I have more of that series that I need to get too. I want Bad Man but don't want to get burned as it seems like when I think it sounds good it isn't. :(

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    1. BarbFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:15 PM

      We've sure been hit or miss with hyped books lately.

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  6. GregFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:11 PM

    Ooh Trult Devious- I want to read that one too! And yay for puppy books! You have a PERFECT excuse lol. Hope you have a good weekend- looks like you've got some good scary reads too. :)

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    1. BarbFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:16 PM

      Yep, although I'm tending to read some calmer books right now - life is stressful enough. See, now the neighbors are even ruining my horror reads!

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  7. Evelina @ AvalinahsBooksFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:29 PM

    Yay for puppy books! And that's such a cute picture :D

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    1. BarbFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:16 PM

      Thanks, I've been trying to fool around more with graphics. It wasn't exactly what I wanted, but it was close.

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  8. Daniela Ark @ BOOKIVERSE (www.danielaark.com)February 10, 2018 at 3:20 PM

    Sorry to hear it has been a crappy week so yes to puppy book therapy! Of course you had to get some puppy books! this is why we are book bloggers! We have reasons to do this kind of things :) Can't wait to read your reviews of Bad Man and Baby Teeth!

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  9. UnknownFebruary 10, 2018 at 3:31 PM

    I'm sorry you are having a rough week. Hopefully next week will be better. I love the idea of a puppy bubble. Looks like a pretty good haul this week. Happy reading!

    My STT

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  10. Stephanie @ BookfeverFebruary 10, 2018 at 6:38 PM

    I went "awww" out loud when I saw the stress-reliever pup bubble picture. SO CUTE! :D Hope you'll enjoy your new books. ♥

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  11. VerushkaFebruary 10, 2018 at 6:46 PM

    I think puppy bubbles would be perfect for life right now. Or in general like all the time everytime. I hope they make all things better after a shitty week! This is also the perfect post because my sister and I just spent a good 10 minutes stressing trying to find Murphy, one of our dogs, searching high and low, only to walk back into a room and see him sitting somewhere -- we'd searched and couldn't find him -- like he'd always been there and we're nuts. Honestly *goes into stress puppy bubble*

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    1. BarbFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:18 PM

      When we were married, that happened with our first pup. We lost him in a 4 room apartment! We found out later he had a hiding place under the bed.

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  12. Aj @ Read All The Things!February 10, 2018 at 8:57 PM

    Aww, I hope you love your puppy books! Have a great week!

    Aj @ Read All The Things!

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    1. BarbFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:19 PM

      Thanks. I already read The Dogist - Puppies. It was so great.

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  13. UnknownFebruary 10, 2018 at 10:31 PM

    Oh, I've been eyeing Glimpse. I can't wait to see a review from you!

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    1. BarbFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:19 PM

      I'm really excited for it. So happy to get a copy.

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  14. Literary FelineFebruary 10, 2018 at 11:20 PM

    Paws for a Kiss is a great title. :-) I think you have a very legitimate reason for bringing more books into your home. You need books for your own challenge, after all. I hope you enjoy all your new books, and have a great week, Barb.

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    1. BarbFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:19 PM

      Yep it's a great title. There are two more in the series too. Thanks!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 10, 2018 at 11:32 PM

    Aaw. I want a puppy bubble too. I hope it and your new books make next week better, Barb.

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    1. BarbFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:20 PM

      Thanks Laura. We ALL need puppy bubbles - or kitty bubbles if people prefer.

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  16. Kit @ Metaphors and MoonlightFebruary 11, 2018 at 12:57 AM

    So many adorable puppy books! And ooh, that IS a unique title! And it's about vampires?! I want it! Devil's Grin sounds good too!

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  17. Jen | Book DenFebruary 11, 2018 at 8:57 AM

    Aw, thanks for the pup bubble! :) I hope you enjoy Truly Devious. I still need to write my review. I haven't written a review in weeks! :/

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  18. UnknownFebruary 11, 2018 at 9:34 AM

    Puppies!!!! My friend just got an English Bulldog puppy that they named Hooper. He has the cutest smushy face. I made up a word for his face cause it is so smushy! lol Enjoy all the books. I hope to read one more dog book for your challenge.

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    1. BarbFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:23 PM

      What an adorable name and I love Bulldogs. T has some bulldog in him and I think smushy is TOTALLY a word.

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  19. Michelle@Because ReadingFebruary 11, 2018 at 11:02 AM

    I want to live in that stress free bubble! lol.
    Sorry you didn't have a great week, I hope this one is a better one.
    Happy Reading! :)

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  20. sherry fundinFebruary 11, 2018 at 12:40 PM

    I believe the pup bubble works. :-)
    sherry @ fundinmental Sunday Memes

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  21. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)February 11, 2018 at 3:38 PM

    Awww all the sweet puppies. I would love a puppy pile. Would make the rough weeks a little easier.

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  22. sjhigbeeFebruary 11, 2018 at 5:22 PM

    I'm impressed you managed to get such a range of puppy books from the library - did you pre-order them? Have a great week:)

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    1. BarbFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:23 PM

      No, actually I found them all on their new release non-fiction shelf.

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2018 at 6:01 PM

    Lovely book haul - look at all the puppy goodness.
    I've got a copy of Bad Man so let's keep our fingers crossed for that one eh.
    Lynn :D

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  24. Carole's Random LifeFebruary 11, 2018 at 7:07 PM

    I could use a puppy bubble! At least, I have 3 dogs to pet always around me. Lots of new books this week! I have a widget for Baby Teeth but am trying hard to say no to review books so I can get to some of my backlog. I hope you enjoy all of these!

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  25. Natalie @Natflix&BooksFebruary 11, 2018 at 7:16 PM

    I still need to finish Truly Devious. I got about 20% into my arc before getting distracted and putting it to the side. Sorry your week was crap. Hopefully the puppy bubble helps. Happy reading!
    Also, I was heading over here when I saw your comment. Lol. I loved Happy Death Day. It is total popcorn, but I loved it. My husband was "working" on the computer while I was watching it and thought it was alright...(which I took to mean he didn't want to admit it was as good as it was).

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  26. Ronyell (a.k.a. Rabbitearsblog)February 11, 2018 at 7:33 PM

    Wow! You got a lot of awesome books this week and I love your stress puppy bubble!

    Here’s my Sunday Post!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog and join in this week’s Book Photo Sundays and Cover Spotlight!

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  27. Laurel-Rain SnowFebruary 11, 2018 at 7:53 PM

    I've been seeing Baby Teeth everywhere....I hope you enjoy it, although it makes me wonder. LOL.

    Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.

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  28. Vanilla & Spice BooksFebruary 12, 2018 at 12:30 AM

    Awesome haul! And yay for freebies. I need to check out that Stephanie Rowe book-
    That puppy bubble is cute!

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:47 AM

    Ooh you've got some very interesting looking books this week! Enjoy! :-)

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  30. Bark At The GhoulsFebruary 12, 2018 at 2:54 PM

    Life is always going to be better in a puppy bubble! Look at those little faces?! I just want to squish them all :)

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  31. Jovita @ Inky ImpressionsFebruary 12, 2018 at 3:19 PM

    Sorry to hear your not having a great week, hopefully the puppy bubble and puppy books helped some. I hope you enjoy them all :)

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  32. ShellFebruary 12, 2018 at 9:21 PM

    Truly Devious is the only one I've heard of in this haul. Hope you enjoy it and the others!

    Thanks for visiting Shell's Stories!

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  33. InkvotaryFebruary 18, 2018 at 4:55 AM

    I am liking a lot of cute animal pictures lately on twitter. Just looking at them makes me feel good *smile* Thanks for sharing your puppy picture. Very relaxing.

    Best wishes
    Vi @Inkvotary

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