Friday, October 4, 2013

Stacking the Shelves + What's Happening October 5th

 
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews

Hi guys! I've got two weeks' worth of books and blog updates since I didn't have time to post last weekend. I hope you've all had a great first week of October. We've been having absolutely gorgeous weather here (southeastern-ish Ontario) and the leaves have already started to turn. The last few years the trees have been kind of blah but this year they're already absolutely beautiful and so colourful. I just hope it lasts because this is my favourite time of year and it never seems to last long!

FOR REVIEW:
Into the Still Blue by Veronica Rossi {GoodReads}
Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge {GoodReads}
House of Ivy & Sorrow by Natalie Whipple {GoodReads}
All That Glows by Ryan Graudin {GoodReads}
Sea of Shadows by Kelley Armstrong {GoodReads} 
Perfect Lies by Kiersten White {GoodReads} 
Great Sara Benincasa {GoodReads}

I was granted auto-approval from HarperCollins on Edelweiss last week. I love Harper; they've been very generous to me, so to get auto-approval was a huge honour. HUGE. I don't want to seem like I'm bragging because I'm honestly not...this is a big deal for me (not gonna lie, I was kind of overwhelmed when I found out and may have shed a happy tear or two).

I've been warned that with great power comes great responsibility, and while I promised myself I wouldn't go nuts downloading review copies, I kinda did. I didn't get these all at once...at first I just got my most anticipated titles (INTO THE STILL BLUE HOLY CRAP BATMAN I CAN'T EVEN TELL YOU HOW EXCITED I AM) but then I kept going back throughout the week and downloading more. Luckily none of these even come out until next year, so I have plenty of time to read and review them.

*A massive and heartfelt thank-you to HarperCollins for these amazing titles.*


FROM THE LIBRARY:
 
Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill {GoodReads}
The Calling by Kelley Armstrong {GoodReads}
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell {GoodReads}
This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E Smith {GoodReads}
 

 



 
Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone {GoodReads}
Time After Time by Tamara Ireland Stone {GoodReads}
 
 
Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill {GoodReads} 
Smart Girls Get What They Want by Sarah Strohmeyer {GoodReads}


 
  • I was part of Jaimie Adman's blog tour for Not Pretty Enough. I reviewed the book and gave it 4 stars.
  • I reviewed Perfect Ruin by Lauren DeStefano and gave it 4 stars. This was my first book by DeStefano, and it's now one of my top 5 favourite dystopian novels.
  • I revealed the cover of my upcoming holiday novella, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. The cover reveal includes 2 giveaways: one for a $10 Amazon gift card or $10 PayPal cash, and one for an ARC of the book.
  • The 3rd annual Spooktacular Paranormal Reading Challenge kicked off on October 1st. It's not too late to sign up (all you have to do is read and review at least one paranormal book during the month of October and you'll be entered to win a book of your choice up to $15 from The Book Depository).



I'd like to take a second to thank the amazing bloggers who participated in the cover reveal for The Most Wonderful Time of the Year this week. I appreciate your support so much!

Rachelia from Bookish Comforts
Sarah from Workaday Reads
Michelle from Much Loved Books 
Angie at Disquietus 
Liz from Fictional Candy
Jackie from Jackie's Bookbytes

How was your week? Did you get any new books? Have you read any good ones that you'd recommend? Tell me in the comments below or post a link to your Stacking the Shelves/Book Haul/In My Mailbox/Showcase Sunday, etc. Happy reading! <3

19 comments:

  1. Fangirl was amazing and I'm currently working on the review for it (5 stars). I'm so jealous over the Kelley Armstrong book. Happy reading!

    Tsuki’s STS

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  2. Harper Teen always has such great titles on Edelweiss. I hope you love all your new books. Come visit me as well.

    Grace
    Books of Love
    http://gracebooksoflove.com

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  4. Don't even worry about freaking out that Harper whitelisted you, I did!! They are one of the best publishers out there and are super picky. It's quite an accomplishment getting up to their standards and I know it took lots of work. Be happy! (: I definitely did a double take when I saw that green "Download DRC" button. The funny thing is that before they whitelisted me, an hour earlier they had denied me access to HOUSE OF IVY & SORROW. Strange!

    I'm really looking forward to SEA OF SHADOWS. It sounds really good. I wanted to download PERFECT LIES but I didn't read the first book soooo I restrained myself. I hear FANGIRL is amazing. Enjoy!!

    My STS post

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  5. Love the look of Fangirl, I am seeing it everywhere at the minute.
    I have also just finished Time Between Us & Time After Time!

    My STS

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  6. I was happy to help out with the cover reveal. It is pretty! ^^

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  7. You're welcome!!! <3

    Lookie at all those books!! Into The Still Blue and Fangirl... ENJOY!

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  8. Fangirl was so great. And This is What Happy Looks Like was pretty cute too. I'm so excited to read Cruel Beauty, but I'm trying to wait until closer to the release date. It's killing me! LOL! Enjoy your goodies!! :)

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  9. Cruel Beauty is one of my favorite reads this year. I hope you'll like it too.

    Good luck with your novel.:)

    Glass @ Way Too Hot Books

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  10. I haven't read TTEN yet, but it's my goal to read it before Into the Still Blue expires from Edelweiss. I have quite a few of those titles you got, too. EXCITED EXCITED EXCITED for House of Ivy & Sorrow. It sounds sooo good. The Beauty and the Beast re-telling...let me know how it is!

    I just recently read Fangirl, so I'm curious to see what you think. And The Calling! NICE. *flails over KA, as usual*

    LMAO. I can't believe you remembered my tweet.

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  11. I hope that you enjoy Fangirl. I have only heard good things about it.

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  12. Great haul Marie, and congrats on the auto approve...I may be slightly jealous that you get to read some amazing books without the wait. ;)

    My Stacking the Shelves

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  13. Into the Still Blue!!! I am soooooo jealous you get to read that one! I love that series! :)

    I see you got This is What Happy Looks Like from the library ... that's such a good book! I hope you like it!

    Have a good week!

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  14. I LOVED FANGIRL!!! Ahem. *calms self* It's going to be one of my favourite books of the year, I think. Congrats on the autoapproval awesomeness! I should probably work on figuring out exactly how that site works...I'm on it but I haven't used it much! I'm trying to be a good girl and not request too many books since I have so many others to read! Happy October :)

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  15. Sea of Shadows looks awesome and congras on the pre-approval for HarperCollins I adore them. Enjoy your week!

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  16. So jealous that you have Cruel Beauty! :) Enjoy all your new pretties!

    My STS

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  17. LOL - When I was whitelisted by HC my 1st reaction was "woohoo!" and then I was like "oh, crap..." I think I've been very good though in showing restraint. You can do it, Marie! :D

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  18. All those books sound so amazing! I especially want to read Great. I've heard Fangirl is awesome, too. I hope you enjoy all your books :)

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  19. Cruel Beauty! I desperately want to read that one.
    The Calling is one of my favorite books and I hope you enjoy Fangirl!
    Happy reading & thanks for stopping by my STS! (:

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