Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews. It gives us a chance to share with readers what we bought, borrowed, swapped, won or got for review each week. I also decided that since I do a weekly recap, it really is just good sense to link up with The Sunday Post, hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer, because that is such a fun link up as well!
The Books:
There shall be two parts: The loveliness that is my new Hunger Games editions and review books.
There will be more pictures, I plan on inundating my Instagram, no worries. But aren’t they fabulous?!
For Review
This game will be called “On a Scale From 1 to Nori‘s Going to Kill Me”…. Say your goodbyes.
Via Edelweiss, Thanks to HarperCollins & Merit Press!!
Via Netgalley, Thanks to Random House, Chronicle Books, and Capstone!
A Million Miles Away by Lara Avery, thanks to Novl (sign up for the newsletter for your chance to win review books!)
Invincible by Amy Reed, thanks to Harper (won via Goodreads)
Weekly Shenanigans
I read books! Three books, which seems to be the magic number lately:
I definitely liked 5 to 1 and ACOTAR. I am still sorting out my thoughts on Material Girls, but I’d say they’re more positive than negative, so that’s good.
On the Blog:
- On Sunday I participated in the 99 Days by Katie Cotugno blog tour and shared my review and a giveaway!
- Tuesday’s Top Ten was favorite authors… but I did most inspiring authors, or something like that. Cheating, as always.
- I reviewed three books on Wednesday in the form of “Bite Sized Reviews”.
- My discussion on Thursday asked “Head Versus Heart: How Do YOU Rate?”
- And on Friday, I reviewed The Secrets We Keep by Trisha Leaver
Giveaways:
- Still some time to enter to win an April New Release!
- Also still a week left to link up discussions to win the April Discussion Challenge Giveaway.
- And 3 days left to win a book in Kristi Helvig’s Burn Out series!
Fun in the Blogosphere:
- Christy & Erica @ Novel Ink have a new design, and want you to come celebrate with a giveaway!
- Benish @ Feminist Reflections talks about NA books, and the things she does not like to see in them
- Danielle @ Love at First Page has a fun spin on this week’s Top Ten Tuesday- a guessing game of her favorite authors!
- Val @ The Innocent Smiley announces that she loves to write!
- Aimee @ Deadly Darlings is back from Japan, and has some amazing pictures of her journey!
- Kaitlin @ Reading is My Treasure has a really fabulous discussion on the definition of “me reads”
- Allie @ Little Birdie Books wants to know how you keep the spark alive while blogging
- Inge @ Bookshelf Reflections admits that she sucks at finishing series
- Cait @ Paper Fury shares a pretty amazing post asking “What Type of Fangirl Are You?” (with a quiz!)
- Holly @ The Fox’s Hideaway Has been having some commenting woes
- Shay @ The Story Goes… turns 19, and wants to know what your 19th year was like!
Up Next:
Reviews. Tags. Discussions. Why do I even bother with this? None of us know. Not you, certainly not me. I do know there will definitely be a review of Rook. Other than that? All bets are off! (Hmmm this could be a really strange new gambling idea…)
AHH THOSE VERSIONS OF THE HUNGER GAMES LOOK SO AWESOME! NEED! <3 And ha, Nori is so going to have your neck, Shannon. xD I also got A History of Glitter and Blood and it looks so badass. 🙂 So glad you loved both ACOTAR and 5 to 1! <3 And thanks so much for featuring my post this week. ^_^
You are quite welcome 🙂 And I know, they are AMAZING, I am so glad they are in my possession. Now if I could just get the Australian Luxury ones… 😉 And seriously, Nori may harm me, physically. Between this week and last week… she’s going to have a stroke or something!
Heyyyyy! I’m not THAT bad!!! 😛
I love those Hunger Games editions! I need to buy copies I can touch. I have signed ARCs that I keep wrapped in plastic and don’t handle. I’d definitely buy those pretties for my shelves. I’m really looking forward to A History of Glitter and Blood. Lovely haul, have a great weekend!
Michelle @ Michelle’s Minions
Thanks! Oh, you MUST buy copies you can touch! I would have the ARCs in a vault, which would be housed in a fireproof and waterproof cavern, with armed guards who have bodyguards. They were cheap too, only like $8 a book! Hope you have a great week 🙂
I lost my ipod again. What’s wrong with me? I just remember having it Sunday & carrying it around & I kind of remember putting it in my bag.
OH MY GOSH, THOSE EDITIONS OF THE HUNGER GAMES ARE SO AMAZING. Don’t think I’m weird, but they remind me of the packs of Now&Laters (The candy?). They’re so gorgeous. I need to buy them next time I get money for books!
Hahaha, what a fun game. 🙂 I have One too! And A History of Glitter and Blood. 😀 And A Million Miles! <3 Twinsss.
Yay for reading! I'm in the middle of reading City Love and Challenger Deep.
I'm not going to BEAAAAA, but you already know that. 🙂
Dude. How do you keep losing it!? Oh my goodness, they DO kind of look like Now & Laters (which, I might add, I did not like, they were always hard as rocks). They are cheap too (the books, not the candy, though it probably is too), only like $8 apiece! YAY for books! i hope you enjoy them all too. Are you liking Challenger Deep? And I knowww you aren’t, it is sadness. But hopefully next year!!!
Funny story, you totally weren’t supposed to get that ipod comment. That was from a tweet I was making and I’d typed your comment into the same text document as the tweet and forgot to erase that part before posting. Haha.
They have Soft Now and Laters now. 🙂 Ooh, $8 is good. And they’re so pretty and eyecatching.
Next year for sure!
HAHAHHA. I just figured you were telling me about your week, since I’d asked! Too funny!!
I have never seen those versions of The Hunger Games in my life, they look amazing! I think it’s so cool with the quote in the middle 😀
Oooh I did the fangirl quiz at Cait’s too, but according to the quiz I’m a Creative Crumpet *snicker* You should see me draw and you’d laugh, too!
They are amazing, I have to take pictures of the back too, because they have quotes too! They are so FUN. Book Depository, only $8US each!
BWAAHAHA Creative Crumpet! I love Cait’s descriptions of stuff! I was the Encyclopedia, which is accurate, though I fit several categories!
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful set of Hunger Games books! So nice! You have so many pretties this week, as always. Enjoy!
Thanks so much! 😀
I had seen Truest on Edelweiss but I never picked it up. I’ll wait for your review =) I like the cover of Alive!! And oooh those THG covers! Enjoy!
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I wasn’t going to get Truest, but then I read the synopsis and some early reviews, and it sounded pretty good. I heard the word “feels” and I was in 😉
Ooh you also got A Million Miles away!! I heard we have to prepare ourselves for the tears and bring our tissues. I hope you enjoy your books 🙂
Oh dear! I am glad I decided not to read this one right now then, because I am reading a very teary book! Thanks for the heads up- I hope you enjoy it too 🙂
I BASICALLY DEMAND COPIOUS PHOTOS OF THOSE HUNGER GAMES BOOKS. I WANNA SEE THE FORNT COVERS. ASAP. *runs to stalk your instagram*
Omg, BEA? IN MY DREAMS. *cries because Australia sucks in the bookish convention department*
I will, I promise! I wanted to take pictures of them outside, so I went out to my porch and… there was a dead chipmunk! So I cried and cried, and had it taken away but I was too upset to go back out. I might set something up on my bed. The problem is, 3 books are hard to get into that stupid Instagram square format. But I shall work on it, promise!
I NEED those versions of the Hunger Games series. I think we have them on kindle only, can you imagine? You got some great reads this week! And yes, again, I lost about an hour clicking links on this post. Thanks for sharing all of those.
I have more versions of The Hunger Games than any one person could ever need. BUT, you DO need these 😉 They’re cheap too, only $8 each, and free shipping from Book Depository! And you are quite welcome, I am glad you enjoyed them, but sorry about the time suck, again! 😉
That Hunger Games series is so pretty, I just love the bright colors. I would really love a set of those ones. But it look like you had a great haul and some very good reads this week. I do hope you enjoy all you new books.
My WOW
-TopianGirl @TopianBooks
Thanks so much! They are SO fun- bright AND shiny, which is a great combo 😀
Those copies of the Hunger Games books look awesome. I need to get my hands on those at some point.
They are so amazing, even better in person! They’re from Book Depository, they were only $8something each!
I like the spines of those Hunger Games books. I really did enjoy ACOTAR. Great haul.
Grace @ Books of Love
Thanks so much! The books themselves are even more amazing than the spines, I took more pictures, I will share next week!
Wow those Hunger Games editions look amazing! And I am not even a THG fan to be honest. You got some nice loot!
Hahah thanks! They are so FUN- very much opposed to the actual series! I mean, you don’t exactly look at the hot pink with shiny green book and think “ah, look, it’s kids killing kids to survive!” but that’s part of the appeal 😉
Those HG books…wow, they are so different, but I like them! I got State of Grace a few weeks ago and I cannot wait to read it. Great haul!
Thanks! I agree, VERY different, which of course, was why I needed them 😉 I hope you enjoy State of Grace too!
I actually don’t know if I like the New Hunger Games because it seems a little MG but at the same time, you have such a great angle with the photograph. I think I’m going to stick with my traditional copies although I am very interested in looking at your photos!
Aw thanks! I agree, they do kind of look MG, or at least, they do NOT look like dystopian books about hunger and death and sacrifice and war. But… I love them. And I needed them, because I am obsessed 😉
OMG SHANNON I’M GOING TO BEA I WONDER IF I WILL SEE YOU THERE
I’m excited for the books you read this week! I WANNA SEE YOUR REVIEWS. And thanks for the linkup to my DEEPEST DARKEST CONFESSION hahahah. I hope you enjoy your eARCs, I didn’t request those ones from Harper because I HAVE DISCIPLINE. Just kidding. omg your new Hunger Games books hahahha
BWAHAHA. Nah, I bet we won’t even cross paths 😉
HA, well, I DO have discipline, for the moment, but will likely cave and request more at a later date. I am banning myself until after BEA thougH!
*nods and smiles appreciatively* Good job Shannon *pets on head* No more ARC requesting until after BEA!
I only requested a few this week, but I am in limbo anyway, so no worries, you’ll be proud this week!
Shannon! I thought you weren’t requesting any more?! Haha oh goodness.
Uhmmmmm. Well, I only requested a few, and most of them will probably be “no” anyway! So I only have one! 😉
What a great haul this week! I really want to buy those lovely editions of The Hunger Games because it’s the series that made me find out about book blogs in the first place! Those editions are so gorgeous. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed 5 to 1! It sounds like such an original storyline. I’m also glad to see that your thoughts are more positive than negative when it comes to Material Girls. That book is actually my favorite read of 2015 so far, so I’ll definitely be looking forward to your full review. Have a great week!
Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian
Thanks so much! They are so pretty, no? And YES I never would have found out about blogging had it not been for THG! I did enjoy 5 to 1, it had some flaws, but it was a quick story, and very interesting concepts were presented, so overall, it was a win! With Material Girls, I REALLY loved some stuff, but then other stuff (honestly, more of the fashion stuff) I was a little bored with. But yes, more good than bad for sure! Hope you have a great week too 🙂
Those editions of The Hunger Games though <33 So gorgeous, I swear I die a little inside (in a good way, of course) every time I see them. One looks like it's going to be so emotional, get ready for the feels Shannon! I also received A History of Glitter and Blood (: I hope it ends up a great read for us. I'm excited because…FAERIES. But not your typical faeries. Can't wait to see what you think of Material Girls. I also think I'm the only person in the world who hasn't read ACOTAR yet.
I wish I was going to BEA this year 🙁 Next year I definitely plan too though. Hope you have a crazy amazing time there girl!
Lovely recap <33
One DOES look emotional. SO many of these books look emotional, I don’t know that I am ready. At all. And yes, the Hunger Games are so fun and prettY! Even prettier in person, I must say!
I REALLY hope you are able to come to BEA next year! I hope I am too- it will be farther away from me, but I do love Chicago!
The blurbs on the spines of those Hunger Game books are a spoilerish. 🙂 And I LOVED Cait’s post and quiz about Fangirls.
Have a good week, Shannon.
You know, that is a REALLY good point! I didn’t think of that but WOW. Especially Mockingjay! GOOD CALL!
“A History of Blood & Glitter” 0_____0 Such an interesting title, and it quickly caught my eye. What is it about? Nice haul.
The Hunger Games collection you collected <–the covers look so different!!!
Maura @ Monsterofbooks
It IS an interesting title- to be honest, that’s why I’d added it to my TBR 😉 And they are definitely different- and not in line with the tone of the books, that’s for sure!
Oooo! I liked ACOTAR! I like the sound of the GLITTER book you got, though I’m not sure I’ll end up reading it? I hope you enjoy all of your new books!
Have a fabulous weekend, Shannon 🙂
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I liked ACOTAR too, a lot! I liked Feyre, she was my kind of heroine! And the Glitter book sounds interesting, based solely on the title, which is probably not the BEST way to find new books, but… 😉
Those Hunger Games books do look awesome, congrats on the purchase.
I need to come back to check out all of your “Fun in the Blogosphere” suggestions. There’s a lot that interest me this week.
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy some of the posts 🙂
I LOVE the new covers of the Hunger Games series. Also… they look more accessible or something. I assumed them to be large tomes so have never bothered with them.
I love the look of some of your other new arrivals!
Deb
Thanks! They are really pretty in person, much nicer than they look on the website!
The Hunger Games books look awesome! I like the cover of Sweet Madness too, and the title. Wonder what that’s about.
My Stacking THe Shelves post.
Thanks! Sweet Madness is actually a reimagining of the Borden murders from Lizzie’s housekeeper! It sounds REALLY good!
Love those Hunger Games editions!! I also just got approved for A History of Glitter and Blood by NetGalley. I am excited for that one. It sounds so interesting.
Thanks! I agree, it does sound interesting! Hope we both love it 🙂
Alive, that’s the book where a girl wakes up locked in a coffin, right ? Enjoy your new books, have a great week !
I just looked it up, because I had no idea, but apparently, yep, that’s the one! Shows how much research I do before requesting 😉
I really wish I lived in the US to go to Bea. You got some amazing books. I hope you enjoy them. I loved your bite size reviews this week.
Happy Reading.
Aw thank you so much!! Maybe someday, you will be able to- I hope you are, anyway! Good excuse for a trip to the US 😉
I am so envious of those Hunger Games books! They are awesome, beautiful and different – just like the story itself 🙂
I want 5 to 1, too, and I enjoyed Material Girls quite a bit, the underlying feeling of manipulation was well done, I though.
Have a wonderful week ahead, happy reading 🙂
Thanks so much! I agree, and I LOVE the way you put that- it IS like the story 😀 I do agree with you about Material Girls- that part of the story I really liked! Hope you have a great week too!
I’m hoping to start 5 to 1 this week, so I’m really happy you liked it! And I can’t wait for ACOTAR, of course. That’s basically a given. I’ve definitely never seen those copies of the THG series before! I’ll admit, the original hardcovers are still my favorite.
I think my favorites are the Australian Luxury Editions, but I don’t have enough money to ship those over 😉 And 5 to 1 was good, it had a very thought provoking message. It’s really quick too. Hope you love it, and ACOTAR too (which, you likely will 😉 )
I love them. Must have those. The new covers are almost whimsical and so fantastic!
RIght!? They are so FUN! I had to have them!
It’s the weekend and I get to catch up on blogs, that’s what’s going on in my life right now. 😀 OMG those Hunger Games editions are TOO PRETTY. I literally just read Cait’s things you should say to a writer where she jokingly suggest you should buy 9 editions of a book, and I immediately thought of you and your Hunger Games books collection hahaha Not going to BEA, because it’s a taaad too far, but I wish you ALL the fun!
Ooooh that sounds so nice. I need time to do that too! And I thought of my HUnger Games collection with Cait’s post too hahahha. I know, I wish they had like, some kind of international book event, and we could ALL go.
Oh, wow. Those versions of The Hunger Games look awesome! I still need to buy Mockingjay, and I was going to get the foil edition… maybe I’ll have to hunt down one of those instead.
And you’ve got some fantastic looking review books. I’m gonna have to sit on my hands to keep from requesting A History of Glitter and Blood.
Thanks! I have the foil editions too. And the regular editions. And Kindle editions. And clearly, an unhealthy obsession with these books 😉
I think your HG thingees look great but not having read them I don’t get your meaning. Are they what you think they should have been titled in a humorous way? Sorry to be dense.
Nooo these are actually UK editions of the books! I bought them from Book Depository, they are the same as the actual books, just with these fun new covers!
Love the look of the new Hunger Games books! So pretty! And I couldn’t resist requesting Alive from NetGalley, as it sounds like a really good read. Hope you have a great week!
Thanks so much! I agree, I HAD to have Alive 😉 Hopefully we both enjoy it!
The versions of The Hunger Games looks wonderful! We don’t have fun covers like that in the U.S which is depressing.. Hope you enjoy reading all of the books you have gotten 🙂 & yay, I spy my blog on here! Thank you again for the mention <3
No, we certainly do not! Well, the foil ones they have here are pretty nice! I got these from the UK- Book Depository, to be exact 😉 And absolutely, you are quite welcome!!
That’s a fabulous new haul! I’m loving those Hunger Games covers. <3 I'll be very curious to see what you think of A History of Glitter and Blood and Truest!
Aw thanks! Fingers crossed that they are both good 😀
Shannon Shannon Shannon….I’m trying to decide whether I should shake my head and tsk at you, or if I should hug you because you named a game after me! 😛 I am very conflicted at the moment…Hmmm *ponders* Well, I am a little disappointed in how many eARCs you requested buttttt you are doing an amazing job with keeping up with all of them, so I can’t stay mad!
Alive does sound very intriguing. I’m not sure if it sounds good enough to request or not- so you’ll have to tell me how it is once you read it! I hadn’t heard of A History of Glitter and Blood until now, but that sounds very interesting as well! Let me know when you read that one also. 🙂
Hahhahah I love this! Well, in fairness, every single one of them was already on my TBR. AND I waited for a few reviews to come in on a few of them. So… it isn’t *too* bad? Plus, I literally have all summer to read them- I only have TWO May ARCs left to read! WOO HOO!
<3 <3 <3 Okay okay- that is definitely fair. And oh my goodness that's incredible!!! Only two more to go!!! I'm so proud of you!
P.S. I only have two total NG + EW reviews left and one of them is just a DNF that I've been putting off for a while ;P
Thank you, thank you! And WOW that is fabulous! I am scared about which is the DNF though 😉 I just saw BAD reviews for one of the books I got in this post, so now I am wary all around!