A fairly sizable stack for the Saturday before Thanksgiving, isn’t it? Maybe I’ll even have a chance to read a couple of extra over the holidays?
Also an interesting batch of books in more than one way. The cover/book combo that feels like the biggest conundrum to this reader is An Excellent Thing in a Woman, the next book in the Sparks & Bainbridge series. I absolutely ADORE the series, I’m really looking forward to reading this latest entry, but damn if that isn’t the meh-est cover that ever meh-ed. Please don’t judge this series by the cover of this entry in it. Because meh. Seriously just meh. But the series is not meh at ALL.
Very much OTOH, the covers of the Under the Mistletoe collection, Cruel Winter with You etc., totally fit their books. They’re light, fluffy covers for light, fluffy holiday romances. A perfect match. Also each really short if you’re looking for a reading pick-me-up.
I think the prettiest covers are A Drop of Corruption, Idolfire and The Witch Roads, although as per usual they are not pretty in remotely the same way. A Drop of Corruption, along with The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses, are the two books I’m most looking forward to in this batch, while Their Monstrous Hearts is the one I’m most curious about as a friend asked me to read it to see if our opinions align. They probably will but we’ll see.
What did you put in your stack – and or throw on the top of your towering TBR pile – this week?
For Review:
A Drop of Corruption (Shadow of the Leviathan #2) by Robert Jackson Bennett
An Excellent Thing in a Woman (Sparks & Bainbridge #7) by Allison Montclair
Idolfire by Grace Curtis
It Takes a Psychic (Harmony #18) by Jayne Castle
A Palace Near the Wind (Natural Engines #1) by Ai Jiang
The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses (Mossa and Pleiti #3) by Malka Older
Their Monstrous Hearts by Yiğit Turhan
The Witch Roads (Witch Roads #1) by Kate Elliott
Purchased from Amazon/Audible/Etc.:
Cruel Winter with You (Under the Mistletoe #1) by Ali Hazelwood (ebook and audio)
Merriment and Mayhem (Under the Mistletoe #3) by Alexandria Bellefleur (ebook and audio)
Merry Ever After (Under the Mistletoe #2) by Tessa Bailey (ebook and audio)
Only Santas in the Building (Under the Mistletoe #5) by Alexis Daria (ebook and audio)
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I’m really enjoy all the Amazon original stories I’m reading. I see lots of great covers in this week’s haul. Happy reading – I hope you have a great weekend.
Jodie | That Happy Reader recently posted..The Weekend Post #131: Weekly Highlights & More!
Me too! I’ve listened to three so far and they’ve all been a whole lot of fun – and just right-sized bites, too.
Marlene Harris recently posted..Stacking the Shelves (628)
The Witch Roads and Idolfire both look interesting as I’ve read books by both the authors before and enjoyed them.
Agreed. I have this niggling feeling that Witch Roads might be a re-issue or a new edition of something earlier, but I’ll find out. And I loved Floating Hotel by the author of Idolfire so I have high hopes for that one.
Marlene Harris recently posted..Stacking the Shelves (628)
I love the looks of all of your books this week, Marlene. I am still looking forward to reading an Ali Hazelwood book. No, I have not read her yet, but I have a few of hers on my TBR list. I am listening to Helena Hunting’s If You Need Me, and so far I am enjoying it. I hope you have a relaxing weekend, Marlene. 🫶✌️📚
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I really enjoyed Cruel Winter with You, so I’ll be looking forward to more of her books. Helena Hunting is someone whose been recommended to me that I haven’t gotten around to yet, so it’s good to hear a personal recommendation. Have a good weekend!
Marlene Harris recently posted..Stacking the Shelves (628)
The Witch Roads does have a great cover. I keep seeing the Amazon stories around. I will have to check them out at some point!
Have a great weekend!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
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The Amazon stories are free with Prime, which may be why you’re seeing them a lot. So far I’ve finished three and they’ve all been fun! Have a lovely weekend!
Marlene Harris recently posted..Stacking the Shelves (628)
I think a bigger book stack right before the holidays is the perfect time for extra books! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week!
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I hope so too! Have a happy Turkey Day!
Marlene Harris recently posted..Stacking the Shelves (628)
I also got A Drop of Corruption and A Palace Near the Wind, very excited for both!
Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy recently posted..Over-Booked [201] – November Book Haul
I loved The Tainted Cup SO MUCH, and so much more than I expected. I can’t wait to see where that story goes next!
Marlene Harris recently posted..Stacking the Shelves (628)
It takes a psychic has such a pretty cover.
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Oh, I may have to check out the Amazon original stories for my 12 Books of Christmas reading challenge this year. I hope you have a great week.
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