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Saturday, January 09, 2016

Stacking The Shelves {193}

Stacking the Shelves


Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!


If you want to find out more about Stacking The Shelves, please visit the official launch page!


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Hello All!! I hope you all had a great Holiday Season as we have here in the formerly Sunny (now Soggy) San Diego ;)  I started off my New Year by setting a goal on the GoodReads Reading Challenge.  I went for the easy goal of 50 books for the year.  Here's how I started out!


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  • I really enjoyed The Mermaid's Sister and gave it a fitting review earlier this week.  It's a really good story for younger readers.

  • Way on the other end of the spectrum is Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright.  I'll be posting more on that one next week.

  • Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World is an excellent book to learn about how the Mongols influenced the entire civilized world.  I also found it interesting to see some of the best sci-fi and fantasy plots and tropes show up.

  • Some Fine Day by Kat Ross is an interesting Post Apocalyptic story.  It's an intriguing concept that could have been split into two more in depth books.

  • Crow Hollow by Michael Wallace is a 18th century period piece.  Nothing supernatural or other worldly so far.  Just an entertaining story.

  • Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster is another of mature selections of this bunch.  It's a fascinating retelling of some of our favorite classic paranormal stories.


So, tell me, what how have you started this year's reading?


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Tynga is a 32 years old mom of two, from Montreal, working as a lab technician in an hospital specialized in heart disease. In her free time, she enjoys reading all things Paranormal and photography.

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  1. Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews9 January 2016 at 01:08

    You have some pretty serious-looking books on there, Robert :) I hope you'll enjoy them all!
    Happy new year, and good luck on your reading goal.

    ps: there's no linky :(

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  2. Hayley9 January 2016 at 01:12

    I have The Mermaid's Sister on my TBR and am looking forward to reading it. I haven't heard of the rest of your books but it's always good to find out about new authors. Happy reading!

    https://rathertoofondofbooks.wordpress.com/2016/01/09/weekly-wrap-up-and-stacking-the-shelves-9th-january/

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  3. Danielle Meek9 January 2016 at 01:13

    Good luck on your goal... Looks like you're off to a great start :)

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  4. Colletta9 January 2016 at 01:30

    That is quite a haul!

    Here is my link:

    http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2016/01/stacking-shelves-1916.html

    Colletta

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  5. Pinky9 January 2016 at 01:30

    Good luck and happy reading !
    http://happythoughtsnlife.blogspot.in/2016/01/stacking-shelves.html?m=1

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  6. Joann Downie9 January 2016 at 01:40

    where is the linky? Couldn't find it.

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  7. chucklesthescot9 January 2016 at 01:53

    No link again. Frustrating.

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  8. Genesis @ Latte Nights Reviews9 January 2016 at 01:57

    6 books already! That's a great way to start! My goal was for 120 but I lowered it to 50 because I don't want to only focus on reading this year. Anyway, good luck on your goals!

    PS: no linky

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  9. Charnell @ Reviews from a Bookworm9 January 2016 at 02:05

    6 books already is a very impressive start, I'm sure you will smash your goal! Good luck :)

    Here's my STS

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  10. Carole @ Carole's Random Life9 January 2016 at 02:06

    This is quite a variety of books, Robert! The Mermaids Sister looks really interesting. I have seen Michael Wallace's books before and may even have a couple but have never actually read any of his work. I will look forward to your review.

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  11. Natasha9 January 2016 at 02:11

    Wow! You certainly had a great week! I love the covers from some of the books, especially Kiss of Steal. Great haul and good luck in your challenge !

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  12. Ailsa @ The Book Bundle9 January 2016 at 02:20

    Kiss Of Steel sounds quite interesting - I'm sure I've heard of or seen Bec McMaster's books before but I've not read anything by her.

    I've ended up reading a few romance books recently (I just started working at a major romance publisher) but I'm also reading The Tropic Of Serpents by Marie Brennan which is lots of fun - dragons are always good :)

    ~Ailsa

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  13. Joann Downie9 January 2016 at 02:56

    http://thebestbasicblogger.blogspot.com/2016/01/stacking-shelves-5.html

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  14. Chelsea9 January 2016 at 02:57

    I'm a fan of Bec McMaster's stuff. I like the marriage between urban fantasy and historical romance. Good books! :)

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  15. Christina @ The Book Hookup9 January 2016 at 03:24

    Proud it seems like you've enjoyed most of your reads so far this year. I've read Alexandra Bracken's Passenger (really enjoyed!), Elle Kennedy's The Score (Dean may have beat Garrett out to be my favorite-loved!), and now I'm currently reading Brighton Walsh's Paige in Progress (her writing and characters just do it for me!).

    Happy weekend and happy reading!

    ~Christina

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  16. Lynn9 January 2016 at 03:27

    Great list! Here is my end of the year book haul:
    http://lynnsfilmandbookreview.blogspot.be/2016/01/stacking-shelves-end-of-year-book-haul.html

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  17. Lekeisha9 January 2016 at 03:47

    Great haul! Crow Hollow and Kiss of Steel are on my TBR. Happy reading!

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  18. Bob @ Beauty in Ruins9 January 2016 at 03:55

    Kiss of Steel looks interesting, and I bet Genghis Kahn would be educational. Nice.

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  19. Diane Lynch9 January 2016 at 04:34

    Those look like great books. I love Suzanne Wright. Have a great week!

    Diane @ Diane's Book Blog

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  20. Laurel-Rain Snow9 January 2016 at 04:55

    Great haul....enjoy! There's no linky...so here's my link:

    https://accidentalmoments.wordpress.com/2016/01/09/weekly-updates-lets-immerse-ourselves-in-2016/

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  21. Fi9 January 2016 at 05:17

    Great start to the year! You should manage 50 with no problems if you keep that up, lots of luck :)

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  22. Laura @ 125Pages9 January 2016 at 05:26

    50 books sounds like a nice achieveable goal. I've heard good things about Crow Hollow. Hope you like it.

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  23. starryeyedjen9 January 2016 at 05:28

    I upped my goal by 25 from last year for a total of 225. I pretty much do that every year. ;) With all the audio I listen to, this is entirely doable. Good luck on your own goal!

    I was interested in The Mermaid's Sister, but seeing that you call it a good read for YOUNGER readers, I think I'll skip it.

    Here's how my week went: The Weekend Update - 1.9.15. Have a great weekend!

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  24. Ardis9 January 2016 at 05:43

    That is quite a range of books! If you can read six books in a week, maybe you should up the number of books in your GoodReads challenge! Here is my link to my Stacking The Shelves: http://ponderingtheprose.blogspot.com/2016/01/stacking-shelves-13.html
    Have a great weekend.

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  25. Cindy's Love of Books9 January 2016 at 06:02

    Good Luck with your reading goals for this year. I am challenging myself to read at least 52 books this year.

    Here is my stacking the shelves for this week: http://cindysloveofbooks.com/2016/01/the-mailbox-post-january-4th-9th/

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  26. Carla @ Lipstick & Mocha9 January 2016 at 06:19

    Those books look amazing! Kiss of Steel is also on my tbr list :D
    Happy reading!

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  27. Alexis9 January 2016 at 06:29

    Kiss of Steel looks like a great book! That's a great haul this week! I really love the cover for The Mermaid's Sister

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  28. Majanka9 January 2016 at 06:38

    I like the look of Kiss of Steel. It sounds interesting!

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  29. Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy9 January 2016 at 06:48

    I think you forgot the link! Please add soon.

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  30. Brandi Breathes Books9 January 2016 at 06:59

    Are we just linking in comments now?
    http://blkosiner.blogspot.com/2016/01/stacking-shelves-sunday-post-bought_9.html

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  31. Brin9 January 2016 at 07:09

    It's been a while since I have posted a STS - did the linky get removed???

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  32. Paulina @ The Little Book Pixie9 January 2016 at 07:34

    The mermaids sister has a beautiful cover. Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Jenny @ Book Sojourner9 January 2016 at 07:34

    Considering you've already read 6, I think you will hit your goal easily. We're in California too, and the rain has been a refreshing change. Happy Reading!

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  34. Bungle9 January 2016 at 07:59

    All new to me, I'm seeing a lot of new things this week from people.
    Happy reading.

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  35. Bean @ Bean's Bookshelf and Coffee Break9 January 2016 at 08:18

    I've heard only good things about Kiss of Steel!!! Woot woot!! Enjoy!!

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  36. caffeinejunkie019 January 2016 at 09:08

    Great Haul! Happy Reading.:)

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  37. Jessica9 January 2016 at 09:29

    This is my very first edition of Stacking the Shelves, so I am pretty excited! Can't say that I have read all of the ones in my haul! Lol
    https://novelcravings.wordpress.com/2016/01/09/stacking-the-shelves

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  38. Heather Fineisen9 January 2016 at 09:50

    https://worthgettinginbedfor.wordpress.com/2016/01/09/stacking-the-shelves/

    First week, squeal, love looking at everyone's lists and shelves. Has this actually decreased or increased your book acquiring?

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  39. vvb9 January 2016 at 10:32

    Good luck with the new challenge. I'm curious about Mermaid's Sister. Enjoy.
    my sts: http://vvb32reads.blogspot.com/2016/01/stacking-shelves-1916.html

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  40. Vlora9 January 2016 at 10:41

    I set an even easier goal of 35 books and I've read 2 so far, both of which I liked, so that's a good start! I don't know any of the books you mentioned, but I hope you enjoy your next reads. :)

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  41. Xxertz9 January 2016 at 10:54

    My goal is 100 this year - a big step up from the original 2015 goal of just 12 books!

    Best of luck on your goals!

    My STS

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  42. Xxertz9 January 2016 at 11:01

    It's usually up. I'm hoping this week was just an "Oops" moment.

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  43. Xxertz9 January 2016 at 11:02

    Welcome to Stacking the Shelves Jessica!

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  44. Stacy Renee9 January 2016 at 11:34

    Great covers!

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  45. Stacy Renee9 January 2016 at 11:34

    Great covers! I'll have to look these up!

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  46. Beth @ betwixtthesepages9 January 2016 at 11:49

    Every time I see The Mermaid's Sister, I can't help but fall a little more in love with the cover--it's so pretty!

    Here's hoping these books live up to your expectations! :)

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  47. Jess @ Little Book Heaven9 January 2016 at 12:10

    Great haul this week!

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  48. Tressa @ Wishful Endings9 January 2016 at 18:16

    Kiss of Still looks fun! I added a handful of physical books in the past week. I always like setting my Goodreads goal each year. Good luck with your 50!

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  49. Tressa @ Wishful Endings9 January 2016 at 18:16

    Kiss of Steel looks fun! I added a handful of physical books in the past week. I always like setting my Goodreads goal each year. Good luck with your 50!

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  50. Sya @ Bookish Sya9 January 2016 at 18:54

    Here's mine =)

    https://bookishsya.wordpress.com/2016/01/09/stacking-the-shelves/

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  51. Rachelle9 January 2016 at 19:27

    My StS for this week: http://www.shellsstories.com/2016/01/stacking-shelves-second-try-edition.html

    ;)

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  52. Yvonne9 January 2016 at 19:48

    Interesting books on your list. Here's my post
    http://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2016/01/sundaymonday-posts-january-10th-and-11th.html

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  53. Cyn @ Bookmunchies9 January 2016 at 19:50

    Kiss of Steel (and the whole series) is really awesome! Hope you enjoy it!
    Good luck with your challenge!

    Here's my STS (:

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  54. Sofia T.10 January 2016 at 02:01

    I managed to read 5 books this week! I've been participating in the GoodReads challenge for at least 3 years and it's been great. This year I'm hoping to read at least 150 books. I used to challenge myself for more but it's really hard to find time for additional reading while in uni :)

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  55. Laurie Carlson10 January 2016 at 02:25

    Wow! Those are quite some books you have to read! By seeing your photo there, they sound right up your alley, though! You are going to enjoy them VERY much!
    One thing though, we are missing the linky-link-up. That is where everyone signs up and it looks like a chart and EVERYONE can see it and we can ALL HOP to each other's blogs and read their posts, too! We are MISSING THAT SO BAD!!! If you look at some older posts another poster there does, you'll see what I'm talking about.
    Thanks for listening! We HOPE to see it next week!!!
    Laurie

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  56. Karen Blue10 January 2016 at 03:33

    Awesome haul! All of those books look good. Great way to start the new year!

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  57. Jessica @ a GREAT read10 January 2016 at 03:57

    OOoh nice! Those are all new to me reads! Hope you enjoy them all!

    Here's my STS

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  58. Deb Nance at Readerbuzz10 January 2016 at 04:25

    I added a few this week!

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  59. Aggie10 January 2016 at 04:40

    Fab haul here is mine from this week...

    http://aggiesbooks.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/weekly-wrap-up-and-stacking-shelves_10.html

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  60. Rachel @ Paper Cuts10 January 2016 at 06:07

    An easy goal isn't bad! It's nice to have something you know you can accomplish. :D

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  61. Tsuki @ Tsuki's Books10 January 2016 at 06:37

    I really struggled with "The Mermaid's Sister". Happy reading!

    http://tsukibooks.blogspot.com/2016/01/stacking-shelves-january-9weekly-wrap-up.html

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  62. Marcee@A Nurse and A Book10 January 2016 at 07:14

    Love the new layout!

    http://www.anurseandabook.com/2016/01/weekly-book-hauljanuary-10-2016.html

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  63. Bambi Unbridled10 January 2016 at 07:56

    Nice start! Here's mine! http://bambi-unbridled.blogspot.com/2016/01/stackin-shelves-15.html

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  64. Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)10 January 2016 at 16:19

    Looks like some good books this week! Hope you enjoy them!

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  65. Carine @ Ceres Books World10 January 2016 at 23:53

    Very nice haul this week.

    Here is mine. http://ceresbooksworld.com/2016/01/10/stacking-the-shelves-76/

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  66. Karissa11 January 2016 at 02:01

    Here's my link:
    http://hiddeninpages.com/2016/01/09/stacking-the-shelves-and-showcase-sunday-1916/

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  67. Bibliojunkies11 January 2016 at 04:51

    Kiss of Steel looks good. Happy reading all! Here's ours: Bibliojunkies ~ Bel

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  68. Connie11 January 2016 at 08:38

    Cool list! This is my first time doing Stacking the Shelves here's my link https://hootreads.wordpress.com/2016/01/11/stacking-the-shelves-1/

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  69. sherry fundin11 January 2016 at 10:28

    That Kat Ross cover is fantastic!

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  70. Kristen H. (@bookgoil)11 January 2016 at 15:48

    Wow 6 books already? Nice!

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  71. Carey11 January 2016 at 16:18

    Those look like some great reads.

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  72. Robert11 January 2016 at 18:18

    Thank you all for all the great comments, the patients and indeed the links. I do apologize for the missing linkys this week. I wasn't able to get it into this week's post but, rest assured that it will be there next week! I especially want to apologize to the first timers in the group. I hope you return this coming Saturday when another member of Team Tynga will share their latest literature acquisitions. I've found my own selections this time around to be a mixed bag of surprises so, there may be a little something for everyone to try out.
    Thanks again for your patience and I look forward to the next time I get to share with you all!!
    Happy Reading!!!! :)

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  73. Xxertz16 January 2016 at 06:24

    Everything okay Robert?

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  74. Robert16 January 2016 at 08:10

    No real problems outside of the typical technical glitches. Thanks for asking, Xxertz :)

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  75. Xxertz16 January 2016 at 08:15

    Ahh, technical glitches - our reminder of how reliant we are on technology. Happy you're doing okay :)

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