I hope all my US friends had a pleasant Independence Day. It was supposed to rain here but thankfully did not for all those that wanted to shoot fireworks. I’m probably the only person in the world that’s not fond of fireworks-I never have been. I admit they are pretty but I’ve never had any desire to shoot them myself.
This week I managed to post a good amount of reviews and feel like getting ahead back during BEA was just the boost I needed. I still have reviews drafted and ready to go. It’s a great feeling since for the last year of blogging I usually wrote my review the night I posted.
Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga’s Reviews is a weekly meme where you show what books you’ve purchased, gotten from the library, received from giveaway, as gifts or for review.
New books this week:
Stitching Snow and The Fire Artist are both for review from the publisher. I’ve seen some early comments about Stitching Snow that have me a bit apprehensive about reading it though it has been one of my most coveted. Hopefully, I’ll enjoy it more than some others have. The Fire Artist seems interesting though I’ve heard nothing about it from anyone. A Little Something Different was a gift from Crystal and I’ve already read it. It was an incredibly fast read.
What You Might Have Missed:
- Review of The Murder Complex by Lindsay Cummings
- Review of The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson
- My July To Read Pile
- Cover Madness Giveaway (International)
- Review of Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater
Upcoming Blog Tours:
I’m on a few blog tours this month so wanted to give you a heads up so you can venture back if you’re interested.
- July 16- The Kiss of Deception, Interview with Mary E Pearson
- July 23- Alias Hook, Review
- July 24- The Fire Wish, Interview with Amber Lough
I also have an interview with William Ritter, writer of Jackaby, coming up soon.
Have a great week!
OOh I am very curious about your thoughts for Stitching Snow which I have seen quite a lot around the blogosphere this week!
Happy reading, Kristen <33
I hope it proves to be very well done–the summary and cover intrigue me. Fingers crossed it’s good.
I’m dying to read A Little Something Different, the squirrel POV sounds amazing 🙂 Enjoy your haul!
-Scott Reads It!
The squirrel POV was fun! Excited to hear what you’ll think of it Jon.
Great haul! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on A Little Something Different. I’m planning on reading it very soon. I’ve seen Stitching Snow around a lot, and I can’t wait to read it. I hope you enjoy your books! 🙂
It is the fastest read! You’ll start it and finish it in the same sitting most likely–I can’t wait to hear what you think of it. My fingers are crossed that Stitching Snow is good.
I’ve read a not so good review from a blogger I follow too and am nervous if I will still like Stitching Snow. I’ve been really looking forward to that book for awhile though so hopefully we both enjoy it! I’ll keep on the lookout for your review =)
It was one of my most coveted books and so if it’s not good I’ll be so sad. I’m tempted to read it sooner than later so I can see how it is. I hope we do love it.
I want Stitching Snow so much! It looks amazing.
The cover is very beautiful and I love that summary.
Yay 😀 Sounds like you had an amazing week Kristen. <3 That is awesome. And yay for such gorgeous books 😀 Sigh. Stitching Snow :\ So sad that I did not like it much. Sniffs. But fingers crossed you might like it more than me 🙂
I am so sad you didn’t like it. I’m curious if I will. I’ve heard of you and another blogger not enjoying it. So scared now.
Great haul! I received STITCHING SNOW this week also. I’ve been wanting to read THE FIRE ARTIST!
I hope you enjoy them all!
Here’s my STS:
http://addictreaders.blogspot.com/2014/07/stacking-shelves-63.html
I hope we enjoy them both Alicia!
Stitching Snow is also quite an awaited one for me too, so I cannot wait to hear what you think of it!
Fireworks are pretty from far away, otherwise… I’m not a fan of firecrackers and other stuff people set of themselves!
Happy belated 4th of July & happy reading!
Me either! Last night they shot them off in my neighborhood until very late. I’m fine if they end at a reasonable hour. I seriously am such a grump! haha. I like them put on professionally. I hope SS is great!
I haven’t heard of a few of these books, but I look forward to hear what you have to say about them!
Thanks Natalie!
Enjoy all of your new books – I’m going to be interested to see what you think about Stitchin’ Snow, since I’ve been hearing the same things. 🙂
Also, looking forward to your tours!
Stacking the Shelves #39
I’m so sad about Stitching Snow. I guess it is better going in with lower expectations though.
This is the first I’ve heard of all of these! But Stitching Snow looks intriguing. I like fireworks but I don’t go crazy to go watch them. They’re kind of…the same. Heh. I’m such a downer for parties sometimes! XD
My Stacking the Shelves!
I am such a downer. I feel like such a grump, haha. And yes, fireworks become fairly monotonous after a little bit. Stitching Snow sounds wonderful but we’ll see.
I can’t wait to read Stitching Snow, I hope I’m not disappointed. The cover is so gorgeous! I hope you had a great week.
Under The Mountain’s STS
Thanks Vickie! It was a good week. Hope yours was too. I want Stitching Snow to be wonderful but my expectations have been lowered by the early buzz. Fingers crossed!
No, you’re not the only one who doesn’t like fireworks. I’m a wimp. The noise and bright lights kill my eyes and ears. ^^;
This year they were even louder than normal! I have no clue what this one neighbor was shooting but it was shaking our windows. And they went on forever. Oh well, luckily it’s not often.
Despite the negative things I’ve read about Stitching snow, I still can’t wait to give it a try 🙂 Fairytales have that effect on me, haha. Happy reading!
Mel@thedailyprophecy
Me too Mel. I have been so eager for it because I love the summary. We’ll see. I hope we both love it regardless of what we’ve heard.
Awesomeeee, Stitching Snow! I got that one last week. I saw Kelly’s review, and I’m apprehensive as well, but like you, I have an ARC and I definitely plan on reading it. I love fireworks! My mom always tells me how when I was younger, I would cover my ears but stare at the colors lol. Toddler cuteness!
Have a fantastic week, Kristen!
Check out my STS post!
Awww! So cute 🙂 Anything concerning fire isn’t my favorite to be near but I did/do appreciate the lights and color. I was never aggravated about them until I had a kiddo. Since he goes to bed fairly early it is always a bit stressful when they are so loud. Poor little guy…I’d love for him to stay up to watch them but he just can’t. He slept through them all no problem too.
Nice haul! I have requested for Stitching Snow.. hopefully I receive it soon because it looks (and sounds) amazing!
I hope you do Michelle! I love the look and sound of it too. Hopefully it lives up to it for us.
I know how much you were looking forward to Stitching Snow, and you got me excited about it even when I’d never heard of it. I hope that it works out for you!
I know! I’ve been so excited for it. I am thankful that I’ll get to try it myself and see if it works out for me. Fingers crossed.
I am not familiar with these new titles of your but I hope you enjoy them and now I must go investigate your post for Kiss of Deception 🙂 Happy Reading!
Here are my newest additions.
Yay, I love TKoD! I hope you love it if you decide to read it.