Stacking the Shelves is
all about sharing the books you recently acquired, be it a physical or virtual
copy, a book borrow from the library or purchased. This is a weekly meme that
is hosted by
Tynga's Reviews, so be sure to check there on Saturdays and see
what everyone else has added to their shelves!
This STS continues my ALA
haul from Jan. 26th. All title link to Goodreads.
Sorry to get this up so late, I have started a new full-time job in addition to my part-time job and they are taking up most of my time.
I am really interested in jumping into this story. I sound
like it will be quite an adventure. I found the description on the inside cover
of the actual book to be a bit off putting and all over the place. But the
summary on Goodreads was much better and actually told me a little about the
story and I think I am going to enjoy it.
A new series from Kelley Armstrong. The first book introduces
us to sisters, Moria and Ashyn, who are tasked with the dangerous job of
quieting enraged souls of the damned. They get separated in their task and each
is joined by an unlikely ally. This seems like it will be the start of a pretty
awesome fantasy series!
The island is all Sky has ever known. She and River have
always lived there in seclusion, until the day River sees a boat. Whisked off
the island and thrust into a new world that she does not understand, Sky has
trouble adapting to the new life she must live. Reunited with a grandmother she
does not know and separated from River, the only constant she has ever had, is
a challenge she must face, while trying to figure out a way to get them back there.
I am really interested in reading this and finding out how they ended up on an
island alone in the first place.
A story about a young high school student, M.T., who happens
to also be an undocumented immigrant. This really intrigues me. The author pulls
from her personal experiences to write a, hopefully authentic book. I haven’t
really read anything of this sort and am really looking forward to the story.
The second book in the Timothy Wilde Mysteries series finds
the talented officer astounded and disgusted by his discovery of “blackbirders,”
people who take free northerners of color from their homes and sell them in the
south as slaves. I have not read the first book in this series, but I know that
it is available at my library and definitely plan on checking it out soon.
This sounds super interesting to me. Evan Carter likes sex.
It has always come easy for him, and without consequences. Until one night, the
seventeen year old chosses the wrong girl and is beaten quite badly. His father
moves them to a remote town where he can heal. Evan is hoping this place, as
annoying as it is, will be just what he needs to separate sex and violence.
I do not know much about this story, as I don’t want to
spoil myself for the first one. Steadfast
follows Spellcaster, which I have not
read, but plan to soon!
I don’t really read a lot of contemporary, but I am looking
to get into the genre and I believe this will be a nice story to help spur that
on. It follows Kate after she is dumped by her boyfriend and still dealing with
her type 1 diabetes diagnosis. She meets Aiden, a young army veteran who is
home trying to deal with his new life with a disability. I really want to see
how these two help each other, I am assuming, heal and to find all that life
has to offer them.
I have no idea how I have shown any restraint and not
devoured this book yet. I loved The
Program and I really hope this one lives up to my expectations. The premise
of The Program was really, really
interesting to me. In a time where teen/young adult suicide is at an all-time
high, the government (I think) implements this program that if, they think you
are on the verge of suicide they take you and place you in a facility where you
are “rehabilitated.” Essentially they take all of your memories that they deem
sad or inappropriate. The first book was amazing and I can’t wait to dive into
this one.
Troubled Daughters,
Twisted Wives / Sarah Weinman
This is a collection of stories from female creators of
psychological thriller and suspense. Authors include Shirley Jackson, Vera
Caspary, and Margaret Millar.
Feel free to leave a
comment and let me know if any sound interesting to you or if you have read any
of them. I can't wait to see some of your shelves!!
Christina Thompson, a retired acupuncturist, enjoys writing
about the physical science, the emotional workings of our mind and heart, and
the spiritual energy that taps into our passions.
Rachel Firasek spends her days daydreaming of stories and
her nights putting the ideas to ink. She has spent a dull life following the
rules, meeting deadlines, and toeing the line, but in her made up worlds, she
can let the wild side loose. Her wonderful husband and three children support
her love of the written word and only ask for the occasional American Idol or
Swamp People quality hour.
The Treatment / Suzanne
Young / April 29, 2014
