I’m almost embarrassed to post about the new books that I’ve added to my bookshelf because didn’t I just post about some new purchases recently? Ah well, you guys are all bookworms and can understand.
Actually not all of these have been purchases. I was lucky to receive two books from bloggy friends. I got American Priestess by Jane Fletcher Geniesse from a drawing Danielle recently had. And, from Literary Feline I got The Servants by Michael Marshall Smith. (Thank you Danielle & Wendy!) Both of these books sound so good… if you are curious go check out their reviews. I bet you, you’ll add the books to your lists.
A few ARCs have also made it to my mailbox and I’m very excited about these:
- Note to Self by Samara O’Shea. You know I love to journal so this book will probably be one I turn to when I need a bit of inspiration.
- The Glimmer Palace by Beatrice Colin. A book set in cabaret-era Berlin. Berlin is one of my favorite cities so the book already has that going for it.
- Occupational Hazards by Jonathan Segura. A book of shady politics and hardboiled crime.
- Mistress of the Sun by Sandra Gulland. Meet Louise de la Valliere, an early mistress of Louis XIV. I do love historical fiction.
And, now for my purchases. I told you I was going back to Half Price Books with my coupons right? I did and I found a wonderful HPB store. This one is not too far from me either and they even have a rare book room! I didn’t go in there because I was afraid to fall in love with something I couldn’t afford but I’ll go back another day. For now I just walked away with these purchases:
- London Noir edited by Cathi Unsworth. I noticed that this book includes a story by Joolz Denby whose books I’ve greatly enjoyed so that’s all I needed to know.
- Love by Angela Carter. I’ve not read anything by her but some of you in blogland have mentioned her books and I’m very intrigued.
- The Millstone by Margaret Drabble.
- Hide & Seek by Clare Sambrook.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. I’ll try to come back for a Sunday Salon post and tell you how my reading is going.
A book lover can never have enough books. I hope you will enjoy The Servants, Iliana!
‘The Millstone’ is probably one of Drabble’s best books, so I hope you enjoy it. Have you read nay of her more recent novels? If so, I would be really interested in what you think because I’ve found her later work much more difficult to read.
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Good for you! I love getting new books. But, it makes it harder to pick the next one to read when it’s time.
Literary Feline – Thank you for passing it along and I do get the feeling I’ll enjoy it. Granted when will I have a chance to get to it! Yikes 🙂
Ann (Table Talk) – Really, that’s great to her. I’ve read, The Seven Sisters, and loved the beginning of the book. I was a bit conflicted by the end but still I told myself I would definitely have to read more by Drabble so I’m glad I got this one. I’ll keep you posted!
stephen – Thanks for the link. I’ll check it out.
Nicole – Me too but you are right, I hate that they sort of become shelf sitters for so long but what can you do right?
Wow, fun stuff! Don’t be embarrassed; books need good homes. I thought of you when I happened across an Anita Brookner book (a discard) in the library, this week. It’s The Debut. Have you read that title? I snatched it up for a quarter.
Angela Carter!!!!! She’s amazing. Haven’t read the book you listed, but I hope it’s as good as The Bloody Chamber. If so, you’re in for a treat!
Nancy, aka Bookfool – Ooh what a great find on that Brookner book. I haven’t read it but that’s one that’s been on my wish list!
Andi – I remember you and Nymeth gushing over that book! That’s one I’ve been looking for but haven’t been able to find – even at the regular bookstores. Isn’t that odd.
What a great haul!
Nothing to be embarrassed about! We all definitely do understand. I hope you enjoy your new books! I haven’t read Love yet, but I loved all the Angela Carter I’ve read so far, and I bet that one’s good too.
What a great haul of books, Iliana! Like Nymeth said, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. In fact, I always find it enjoyable to read what other bookbloggers get for their books! 🙂 Looks like you’ve a great reading week ahead of you.
The Glimmer Palace has sparkled some stellar reviews here. i think I’ll go check it out. I’ve been catching up with the books on the shelf and readings required of my students. So my wallet has not been assailed that much! 🙂
Hey, doesn’t a new place mean more place for books! (well, maybe not in NY – hahaha) Lots of good reads I will have to go read up about!
Alisia – My bookshelves are happy 🙂
Nymeth – I knew you guys would 🙂 I still want to read The Bloody Chamber which I remember you mentioned. Am on the look out for it!
Melody – I do too! That’s actually how a lot of books end up on my radar – from book bloggers. I’ve had a great reading weekend!
Matt – I love the cover of the book too. Kind of mysterious and alluring. I hope the inside pages are just as good 🙂
christine – I’ll go with that! Granted when we move next time I’m sure I’ll be regretting all of these new book purchases. ha,ha..
Glad to hear the book arrived safely and I hope you enjoy it too. I’ve been collecting new books at a rapid rate lately, too, but I’ve not placed any orders in the last few weeks so my mailbox has been sadly empty lately. I thought I was getting a few AREs from a publisher, but I never heard back from the rep, so I added them to my library list instead! 🙂