Showcase Sunday #113

Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren, the aim of Showcase Sunday is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. For more information about how this feature works and how to join in, click here ~Vicki at Books, Bisciuts, and Tea

PHYSICAL BOOKS

Avon Addicts
When A Scot Ties The Knot (Castles Ever After #3) by Tessa Dare – First up, I have several extra copies of this fabulous book. Look for a giveaway next year!
I’ll Be Home For Christmas (Twilight, Texas #7) by Lori Wilde – This sounds like a fun, holiday read!
Dukes Prefer Blondes (The Dressmakers #4) by Loretta Chase – Interesting sounding HR with a blurb from Julia Quinn? I’m in!
The Duke And I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia Quinn – Speaking of JQ, here are the beautiful new editions of the first four Bridgerton books. It’s been quite a while since I read them, so I’m a little over-excited to give them a re-read.
The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons #2) by Julia Quinn – I love that the books are being re-released to include their 2nd epilogues included. Of course, this only happens after I bought the bindup of all the 2nd epilogue novellas, but still. It’s pretty cool.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgetons #3) by Julia Quinn – This one is particularly special to me. Not only was it my first JQ book (completely spoiling the mystery of Lady Whistledown for me), but it was also one of the first books I purchased for myself, ever. I can’t wait to get behind Colin’s eyes again.
An Offer From A Gentleman (Bridgertons #4) by Julia Quinn – An the Cinderella story. ::sigh:: I’ve missed the Bridgertons!

DIGITAL BOOKS
Author Freebies

Being Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker #1) by Kelly Oram – Because Kelly is awesome, she gave away ebook copies of this to celebrate Christmas. If you click the cover art, I linked it to the post on her website where you can claim a free copy. It looks like it’s still going on, if you want one! Either way, I have genuinely loved everything I’ve read by Kelly and I’m excited to try this one out!

AUDIO BOOKS
For Review
Audible

Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen – I still can’t believe I’m reading P&P for review. That’s a mind-boggling concept. But I’m a little over halfway through already and Rosamund Hodge is a great narrator. I’m absolutely swooning over Darcy, as expected!

SWAG

The awesome Christmas Avon Addicts package came with the cool romance novels coloring book and a few chocolates. The Tyrunt plushie is a Christmas gift from my husband. He’s absolutely adorable (both the plushis and my husband). The Batman Lego clock was a Christmas present from my mom. Neither it or the Pokemon plushie are strictly book blog related, but I like to share my nerd swag!

That’s it for me this week! I huge thank you to the ladies at Avon for the care package. I love it so much. What did you get this week? Did you get any books for Christmas or Hanukkah? Let me know in the comments!

Showcase Sunday #112

Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren, the aim of Showcase Sunday is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. For more information about how this feature works and how to join in, click here ~Vicki at Books, Bisciuts, and Tea

PHYSICAL BOOKS

Won
For The Record by Charlotte Haunge – I LOVE the cover for this. Also, you know, it sounds great!

DIGITAL BOOKS
For Review
Edelweiss

Lady Bridget’s Diary (Cavendish #1) by Maya Rodale – I actually already have a physical ARC of this, but I signed up for the blog tour and they provide an eARC. So now I have both. The big question is what format do I read it on?
Girl Against The Universe by Paula Stokes – I’m so excited about this. If I could only download one new eARC from this recent upload, it would be this one. I read a snippet of it a few months back and LOVED it. I can’t wait to see where it goes from there.
Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, & Jodi Meadows – This is either going to be phenomenal or completely awful. I’m excited to find out which it is! I’ve never actually read anything by any of these authors, so I’m also really excited to read some of their work because they seem to be pretty popular.
Wanderlost by Jen Malone – This sounds like a fun contemporary and I’m all about that!
Even If The Sky Falls by Mia Garcia – This sounds like a cutesy romance that I’ll enjoy, but mostly, I just really love the cover.

SWAG

I got some swag with For The Record, which was completely unexpected. I love the buttons so much. I just love buttons in general. Then I won a different giveaway with some swag and tea and butterscotch. I love tea, so I’m in for that. Irish Breakfast is my current favorite.

That’s all for this week! I showed incredible strength this week because HarperTeen uploaded A LOT of new books to Edelweiss and I wanted them all. But I only downloaded four and I’m sticking to those! What did you get this week? Let me know in the comments!

Showcase Sunday #111

Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren, the aim of Showcase Sunday is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. For more information about how this feature works and how to join in, click here ~Vicki at Books, Bisciuts, and Tea

PHYSICAL BOOKS

Purchased
Remember by Eileen Cook – I read an eARC of this earlier this year and really enjoyed it. I’m ssssooo happy to finally have a copy on my shelves. I love how well the cover fits the story, with the distortion around the girls face.
The Queen Of Bright And Shiny Things by Ann Aguirre – I read and eARC of this earlier this year and adored it. I glanced over the hardcover more than a few times in stores, but now that I have it in my hands, I see it’s gorgeousness. The post-its on the cover are just the tip of the iceberg, there are post-it’s on the inside flaps and the small shot of a bike that you get in one of the photos….it’s just perfect.
The World Forgot (Ever-Expanding Universe) by Martin Leicht & Isla Neal – I LOVED the first book in this series. It was different and funny and just perfect. I have book 2, but haven’t read it yet, but I needed the complete trilogy.
All That Glitters (Geek Girl #4) by Holly Smale – Alright, so I’m ecstatic to have this book in my collection, but I was not expecting the oversized paperback. I was expecting the normal sized paperback and this one is so much bigger than all my others. I might re-buy it in the smaller cover one day because I like to see them all together on myself.
Secret (Elementals #4) by Brigid Kemmerer – I bought this off Amazon as a used paperback and it showed up as an ARC. I have already contacted the seller and they are giving me a refund, but I’m still pretty mad about it. Secret is the only book in the series I don’t have this just doesn’t go with the rest. I need a finished copy. 😦 But I do love this book and this series quite a bit.
Love Fortunes And Other Disasters (Grimbaud #1) by Kimberly Karalius – I’ll be completely honest, I bought this completely because I love the cover. I know nothing at all about it, but cover is absolutely adorable and it implies cutesy romance, which I’m all for.
November 9 by Colleen Hoover – This needs no explanation. It’s Colleen Hoover!
Oblivion (Lux #1.5) by Jennifer L Armentrout – Obsidian told via Daemon’s POV? GIMME! I have two thoughts beyond that. #1 is that I’m going to have to buy the ebook at some point because it has Daemon’s POV for Onyx and Opal as well. #2 is can we please redo the cover for Opposition to match the rest of the series? Please? It makes no sense to redo the entire series covers and then release a new book with a cover matching the old ones. Come one, please?
The Iron Warrior (The Iron Fey: Call Of The Forgotten #3) by Julie Kagawa – I’m both ecstatic that I have this and terrified of it. The Iron Traitor ended horribly and I’m not sure I want to read this and finish the series, if that makes any sense.
The Redemption Of Callie And Kayden (The Coincidence #2) by Jessica Sorensen – This also needs no explanation. Sorensen is a writing god who churns out more amazing novels than should be humanly possible. One day, when I have lots of money, I’ll buy all her books. Right now, it’s just one at a time when I catch them on sale or clearance.

AUDIO BOOKS
Purchased

City Of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments #) by Cassandra Clare – I literally paid less than $5 for this on Book Outlet for their Black Friday sale. I still have to read the forth book, but I’m glad I have this for when the time comes.

For Review
Audible

Out Of The Fog by Carolyn Nash – I’ve already listened to this and it’s pretty awesome.

Showcase Sunday #110

Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren, the aim of Showcase Sunday is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. For more information about how this feature works and how to join in, click here ~Vicki at Books, Bisciuts, and Tea

PHYSICAL BOOKS

Purchased
Sever (The Chemical Garden #3) by Lauren DeStefano – I really debated about buying this. I have Wither, but I don’t have Fever and I’m not crazy about the way this one ends. But it was only $2, so I gave in.
The Isle Of The Lost (Descendants #1) by Melissa De La Cruz – This book sounds so interesting and the back cover is ssssoooo pretty. Plus, I am a Disney junkie, so how can I not want to read something about the villians descendants.
Hollow City (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children) by Ransom Riggs – I have heard nothing but great things about this series. I can’t wait to give it a try!
Torn (Torn #1) by Erica O’Rourke – I’ll be honest, the description of this doesn’t sound super appealing, but I LOVED O’Rourke’s Dissonance, so I want to give her other books a shot as well!
Tangled (Torn #2) by Erica O’Rourke – And when I do get around to it, I’ll have the second one on hand just in case I love it!
Angelfall (Penryn & The End Of Days #1) by Susan Ee – This book has been all over booktube for a while now and everyone just LOVES it. I can’t wait to see what all the fuss is about.
Geek Drama (Geek Girl #2.5) by Holly Smale – I’ve made no secret of the fact that I adore this series. After I won an Amazon gift card and when this was only $0.01 plus shipping, I couldn’t resist adding it to my collection. I know I’ll never be able to find it cheaper here in the US…..if it ever gets released here.

Gifted
Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone (The Illustrated Edition) (Harry Potter #1) by J K Rowling & Jim Kay – I know Christmas is still a month away, but my mom went ahead and bought this for me. It’ll probably be my only present, but it’s so worth it. It’s sooooo pretty.

For Review
A Wicked Way To Win An Earl (Sutherland Scandals #1) by Anna Bradley – This sounds sssoooo good! And I really like the UK cover over our US one.

DIGITAL BOOKS
Amazon Freebies

Pulled by A L Jackson – Interesting looking freebie!

That’s it for me this week. I’m still broke as fuck, but I couldn’t stop myself from splurging on Black Friday. I picked this up all used at a local bookstore and I shopped some on Amazon and Book Outlet, so you should be seeing those in next week’s haul. What did you get this week? Let me know in the comments!

Showcase Sunday #109

Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren, the aim of Showcase Sunday is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. For more information about how this feature works and how to join in, click here ~Vicki at Books, Bisciuts, and Tea

PHYSICAL BOOKS

Purchased
Generation Dead (Generation Dead #1) by Mark Waters – I actually already own this book in paperback, but I have the rest of the series in hardback, so this will make them look so pretty together.
Rules Of Attraction (Perfect Chemistry #2) by Simone Elkeles – When I bought this, I wasn’t sure if I owned it already or not. I knew I already had a paperback copy of Perfect Chemistry, but I couldn’t remember this one. For two bucks, I couldn’t not get it. I checked, I do own it already. So yay for multiple copies.
Chain Reaction (Perfect Chemistry #3) by Simone Elkeles – I’m glad I found a copy of this in hardcover because I don’t like the paperback redesign or the newer series redesign. Now, I have to re-buy Perfect Chemistry in hardcover so they all match. Why? Because I’m OCD like that.

AUDIO BOOKS
For Review
Audible

Queen (The Blackcoat Rebellion #3) by Aimee Carter – I’m already almost finished with this. I’ve really enjoyed the previous books in this series and I’m pretty excited to see how it all wraps up. So far, it’s fantastic.

SWAG

I found a bag of miscellaneous buttons and I had to have them for the Harry Potter ones.

That’s all for me this week! What did you get? Let me know in the comments!

Showcase Sunday #108

Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren, the aim of Showcase Sunday is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. For more information about how this feature works and how to join in, click here ~Vicki at Books, Bisciuts, and Tea

DIGITAL BOOKS
Amazon Freebies

Kiss Me Hard Before You Go (Hearts Of Haines #1) By Shannon McCrimmon – This is entirely a case of adorabley cute cover with a zero dollars price tag.
Entranced (The Guardian Academy #1) By Jessica Sorensen – Jessica Sorensen needs no explanation. She’s a goddess and I need all the books.

For Review
NetGalley

Call Me Maybe by Ellie Cahill – Ellie Cahill is the pen-name for Liz Czukas and I loved Top Ten Clues You’re Clueless by her. This sounds like it’ll be even better.

Edelweiss

With Malice By Eileen Cook – I adore Eileen and her books. I can’t wait to jump into this one!

All digital for me this week! What did you get this week? Let me know in the comments!

Showcase Sunday #107

Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren, the aim of Showcase Sunday is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. For more information about how this feature works and how to join in, click here ~Vicki at Books, Biscuits, and Tea

PHYSICAL BOOKS

Purchased
Winter (The Lunar Chronicles #4) by Marisa Meyer – I pre-ordered this MONTHS ago. I did so immediately after learning that Meyer would be doing an event in Raleigh that I would find a way to attend. I knew that when the release date came around, I would be too broke to afford it, so I paid ahead and now I own this beautiful book. I’m listening to the audio version as I type this. I’m not even halfway finished yet, but it’s amazing.

DIGITAL BOOKS
Amazon Freebies

Among The Nameless Stars (For Darkness Shows The Stars #0.5) by Diana Peterfreund – I’ve really got to read this series soon. I’ve heard nothing but great things about it.
The First Star To Fall (For Darkness Shows The Stars #1.5) by Diana Peterfreund – Same reasoning!

Won

Leaving Amarillo (Neon Dreams #1) by Caisey Quinn – I actually won this last week but forgot to include it in my post. It looks sssssooooo good!

For Review
Edelweiss
Avon Addicts

The Rogue Not Taken (Scandal & Scoundrel #1) by Sarah MacLean – I’ve collected a bunch of Sarah’s books but have yet to actually read one of them. I’m happy to finally have a good place to jump in!

AUDIO BOOKS
Purchased

Winter (The Lunar Chronicles #4) by Marissa Meyer – I also needed the audiobook. Russell and I have listened to this entire series together, so I knew we’d need to listen to this one as well. We started it on the way home from the event Friday night and will probably have it finished by Sunday night, despite the fact that it’s 23.5 hours long. This is the first audiobook I’ve ever paid (mostly) full price. The pre-oreder price wasn’t quite as high as the number on the box, but it was a lot. I’ve only ever bought used version or Book Outlet bargains before this.

SWAG

At the event, we got Winter gloves and Lunar Chronicles tattoos. The gloves fit surprisingly well and have those awesome fingers that allow you to use touch screens.

That’s it for me this week! I’m very happy with this haul. Winter is finally here and I’m sssssooo happy to have a copy. What did you get this week? Let me know in the comments!

Showcase Sunday #106

Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren, the aim of Showcase Sunday is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. For more information about how this feature works and how to join in, click here ~Vicki at Books, Bisciuts, and Tea

PHYSICAL BOOKS

Purchased
Here Be Monsters! (The Ratbridge Chronicles #1) by Alan Snow – Around this time last year my husband and I saw an amazing film. It’s was smart and funny and sweet and completely original. It was called The Boxtrolls. While watching the credits, we saw that it was based on a book and immediately went out to purchase it. At the time, we got the newer paperback edition that had the Boxtroll stills on the cover. When I saw the original hardback on BookOutlet for less than I paid for the paperback, I had to have it.
My True Love Gave To Me by A BUNCH OF YA AUTHORS! Edited by Stephanie Perkins – I love Anna & The French Kiss (Who doesn’t?!?) and I need to have anything else Perkins works on.
Cruel Beauty (Cruel Beauty Universe #1) by Rosamund Hodge – I loved this book when I read it last year. Plus, it has a GORGEOUS cover and I need it on my shelf.
Ruin And Rising (The Grisha #3) by Leigh Bardugo – I haven’t actually read anything by Bardugo yet. ::hides:: I know, I know. I just haven’t gotten around to it. I completely plan on doing it. I have actually already informed my husband that after we get finished with the Harry Potter audiobooks, this series is what we are listening to next. I know that will be forever away and the HP marathon is already going to be interrupted by the release of WINTER next week because we NEED to know what happens next. BUT AFTER ALL THAT, it will be this. I actually have all of Bardugo’s books. I bought Shadow & Bone in my very first Book Outlet purchase (back when it was named Book Closeouts), got Siege & Storm as a present and I recently won a GORGEOUS hardcover of Six Of Crows, so now I’m all set to binge on Bardugo.
Picture Perfect (Geek Girl #3) by Holly Smale – As happy as I am to have all the other book in this haul, this is the book that I wanted most. Let’s be real, my husband is still unemployed and I’m completely broke. I don’t ever get spending money these days and I happened to have just a little when this popped up on BookOutlet. This book isn’t even out in the US yet and even if it was, I’m collecting the UK editions anyway. I LOVED the other two books in this series. Model Misfit is one of my all-time favorite books and I’m delighted to have the next installment.

DIGITAL BOOKS
For Review
NetGalley

Thicker Than Water by Brigid Kemmerer – AHHHHH! I loved Kemmerer’s Elementals series and I can’t wait to dive into something new by her. 🙂

SWAG

I won a Jennifer Walkup swag pack from her latest blog tour and I absolutely love the buttons in it. I was just expecting a few bookmarks/postcards, but I was happily surprised.

What did you get this week? Let me know in the comments!

Showcase Sunday #105

Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren, the aim of Showcase Sunday is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. For more information about how this feature works and how to join in, click here ~Vicki at Books, Bisciuts, and Tea

PHYSICAL BOOKS

Won
Illuminae (The Illuminae Files #1) by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff from First In Line – I was so excited to win this. I was so jealous of all the people who got them at BEA. I mean, they are so pretty and it’s a hardcover ARC. Did I mention it’s gorgeous? Because it really, really is. I’m going to try and read it next month because it’s the Booksplosion book of the month over at Katytastic. I’ve never done a real-along before, so I’m excited to give that a try.

Avon Addicts
Broken (Lost #1) by Cynthia Eden – I’ve not read much romantic suspense, so I’m pretty excited to give this a try! Also, they sent extra, so I’ll be doing a giveaway of them and some of the last ones soon!
A Ghostly Murder (Ghostly Southern Mysteries #4) by Tonya Kappes – Halloween was just here, so that is the perfect time to
The Match Of The Century (Marrying The Duke #1) by Cathy Maxwell – I used to love Cathy Maxwell when I was in high school, but I was very disappointed with her last series, The Chattan Curse. But I’m excited to see if she has gotten back to her old magic. Seriously, the Cameron Sisters series is one of my favorites, so hopefully this will measure up to that.
My American Duchess by Eloisa James – AAHHH. I love Eloisa James! She’s so talented! I’m ssssoooo excited about this one.
Lady Bridget’s Diary (Cavendish #1) by Maya Rodale – All I really need to know is the hero’s name is Darcy and a lost diary is involved. That’s it. You have my attention. 🙂
Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins – I love the cover of this one. The girls dark skin against the guy’s lighter complexion looks lovely.

AUDIO BOOKS
For Review
Audible

Queen Of Shadows (Throne Of Glass #4) by Sarah J Maas – AAHHH. I still cannot believe this was on the audible review list. Now that I’m fully caught up, I can finally see what everyone else has been buzzing about!

SWAG

I was so surprised when the Avon Addicts box showed up at my door, I was shocked. The tote bag is possibly my new favorite thing. I love it so much. The candy for Halloween was so sweet. I’m just so thankful for it.

What did you get this week? Let me know in the comments!

Showcase Sunday #104

Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren, the aim of Showcase Sunday is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. For more information about how this feature works and how to join in, click here ~Vicki at Books, Bisciuts, and Tea

PHYSICAL BOOKS

Won
Never Said by Carol Lynch Williams from Christina at Confessions Of A Book Addict – I actually didn’t know anything about this one before I entered this giveaway, but it sounds pretty interesting.
The Shrunken Head (Curiosity House #1) by Lauren Oliver & H C Chester from Christina at Confessions Of A Book Addict – I’m not normally very big on middle grade novels, but this sounds appealing. Plus, I have liked some of Oliver’s previous work and the cover is pretty.
All Played Out (Rusk University #3) by Cora Carmack from Christina at Confessions Of A Book Addict – Ah. This is the book I entered the contest for! I have am a big Cora Carmack fan and I can’t wait to dig into this!

That’s it for me this week! I’m so very excited to get All Played Out! What did you get this week? Let me know in the comments!