Time for Stacking the Shelves! I have not bought books this week! I have been to the library three times, though… Still, this is a much smaller haul than it could be, knowing me. (If you don’t believe me, go back and check last week’s.)
ARCs/review copies
I’ve already read Unthink; I’m being pretty good at keeping on top of my books from bookbridgr. The next two are from Netgalley, and the last one direct from the author. Thank you to everyone involved in giving out ARCs and review copies!
Library (fiction)
The first two I actually own; Guardian of the Dead I own in Kindle format, though, and I only really use my Kobo lately, and Windhaven is… I think I’ve owned it in ebook for about five years, probably longer, and the site I bought it from has shut down leaving me with no access. So. Libraries! Then This is the Way the World Ends (I’ve checked the title and it should have the is in it; why the SF Masterworks cover omits it is anyone’s guess, though the physical copy I actually got has it right) doubles up for two of my challenges, one to read ten new-to-me SF Masterworks, and one to read all the books recced in Science Fiction: The 101 Best Novels 1985-2010, which you’ll see below.
Library (non-fiction)
I’ve been meaning to read The Better Angels of Our Nature since I did the Everyday Moralities class on Coursera. The humour of Delete This At Your Peril reminds me of my dad (look it up, Mum — you’ll agree). I’m planning to read all the 101 SF novels recced in the third book here; not because I think it’s particularly better than any other book of recs, but because it spans twenty-five years and contains a lot I haven’t read yet/need to reread.
As for Philippa Langley, well, I’ve heard that she’s a bit… over-enthusiastic about Richard III and that she came across slightly batty on the documentary. So far the book isn’t contradicting that impression. Still, apparently Michael Jones’ chapters are worth it.
Comics (library)
Random choice from the library’s graphic novel section!
So, what’s everyone else been up to? Have y’all been good or bad this week with your buying habits?
I haven’t heard of any of your books, Nikki, but I think I’d like Tales from the Palace of the Fairy King 🙂
Happy reading.
It sounds lovely. Thank you!
Ooh Guardian of the Dead looks really creepy! I hope you enjoy your books. 🙂
It does, doesn’t it? I’ve heard lots of good things about it.
Of Bone and Thunder sounds really weird: a combo of the Vietnam War and Fantasy? It sounds intriguingly weird so I had to add it to my wishlist. I am sucker for lists though so I know I have to read all those SF novels, sigh, lol. Happy reading!
I’m a sucker for lists too, heh. It’s gonna be a fun process, I think. Thanks!
I love that cover for Fikry! Gorgeous! I loved that book. I adore library hauls – great picks!
Thanks! I’ve been meaning to get round to the Gabrielle Zevin book for a while…
A lot of your books I have never heard. They do sound very interesting and good. Curious to hear your thoughts. Have a lovely weekend.
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Thanks! You too.
I haven’t seen these books before but I love the look on Guardian of the Death. 😀
My new pretties 🙂
Yeah, the cover is really cool.
Great haul this week, a nice mix of books. I adore the cover for Of Bone and Thunder. I have never heard of that one before but I would pick it up just for the cover!
Yeah, it does look really cool!
Thanks for visiting. I need to look at 101 Best Science Fiction novels to see what I have read and what I have not.
I’m reading through the book and all their recommendations and it’s amazing how much I haven’t even heard of. It’s worth a look!
Oh nice haul! I’ve been thinking about picking up Guardian of the Dead, hope you like it.
I’m hopeful, I’ve heard such good things!
I really wish we had a decent library so I could just borrow books instead of buying them all. The most up to date urban fantasy book there is the second Sookie Stackhouse book!!! Happy reading!
Oh wow, that’s… ridiculously out of date. Do you at least have interlibrary loan!?
Nice haul! Happy reading 🙂
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Thanks!
Haven’t heard of any of them but enjoy! 🙂
Here’s mine
Kirsty @ StudioReads
Thanks.
Oh wow, Guardians of the Dead is freaky looking.
Yeaaah. That cover is really menacing somehow. There’s another one with a creepy mask, too!
I haven’t heard of any of these so I am going to definitely look them all up! Love when I see new books! Great haul!!
Thanks!
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The Supernatural Enhancements looks interesting! I hope you enjoy all of your new books and thanks for stopping by!
Thank you! Yeah, I’m intrigued by that one.
I may have to try to snag a copy of Of Bone and Thinder!
It does look cool, doesn’t it?
You have an interesting selection of books. I hope you enjoy them. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by my blog.
Thank you!
Nice haul this week! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a great week!
Thanks, you too!
Been curious about the Fikry one for awhile. The Mara graphic novel catches my eye too. Have a good reading week.
Me too. My Mara review will be up in the next couple of days, too — I found it very interesting. Thank you!
Wow! I am curious about Windhaven. I know George Martin but I haven’t heard of the book. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s going to be another success. I’m a bit curious about the Fairy King. I hope that it’s going to deliver.
Have fun reading. Thanks for stopping by Thoughts and Pens.
I can’t remember why I originally picked it up, but I was definitely intrigued by the concept. Thanks for commenting back!