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Stacking the Shelves [41]

Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

Amazon shipping is being a jerk. ):

Bought:
Blurred (Kissed by Death #2) by Tara A. Fuller
Shattered Souls (Souls #1) by Mary Lindsey
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

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I ordered Blurred, Shattered Souls, and Eleanor & Park from Amazon. Amazon shipping is the worse – when I got the books, some book spines were bent down at the top and some cover jackets were wrinkled. ):
P.S. Yes, that’s Helen from Big Brother 15 in the background. :P

Borrowed:
Nantucket Blue by Leila Howland
Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen

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I’ve heard awesome things about both of these books, so hopefully I’ll enjoy reading them all! :D<3 That’s all for this week! What books did you guys get?

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-Kelly

Posted by Kelly on 7-13-13 · 139 Comments
Categories: stacking the shelves

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  1. Charlie says

    7-13-13 at 7:11 AM

    Aw no! Thats so annoying when that happens! Hope you enjoy all of your books this week!

    Charlie xx
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 2:08 PM

      I know! I keep trying to fix it, but it just doesn’t work. D:
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  2. Chrissi Reads says

    7-13-13 at 7:26 AM

    Great haul :-) I loved Eleanor & Park, hope you enjoy it too along with your other books! Happy Reading!
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 2:11 PM

      Thanks!
      I hope I enjoy it too; I’ve heard TONS of good things about it. o:
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  3. Carmen B. says

    7-13-13 at 8:35 AM

    I hate it when books get damaged during shipping :( Can’t you make a complaint or something? I know that Amazon Germany (where I order because they ship to Switzerland for free) now has a review section for packaging/shipping! Don’t know about the US but it might be worth checking?
    Anyway, I hope you can enjoy the books anyway! Was the first Kissed by Death book good? I’ve been curious about them but something always held me back from buying them…
    I really need to get Scarlet! It sounds so awesome :D
    Happy reading, Kelly!
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 2:14 PM

      Amazon US sadly doesn’t have a review section for packaging/shipping. I wish we do though! D:
      Inbetween, the first Kissed by Death book, is VERY good. I was so shocked because I was expecting not to like it at all, but it completely won me over.
      It does, doesn’t it? ;D
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  4. Dina says

    7-13-13 at 8:36 AM

    I have had holes in the cover of my books from Amazon. Nothing worse than opening a box to see that!

    Nantucket Blue is a really great book and just perfect for the summer. I’m sure you will like that.
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 2:21 PM

      Whoa, holes?! And I thought my situation was bad. D:
      I’m really glad to hear that! I need a perfect summer read. (:
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  5. Charlotte @ Gypsy Reviews says

    7-13-13 at 8:46 AM

    Ugh I hate it when books get damaged during shipping :( The most common thing that happens to my books is that the dust jacket isn’t placed correctly and the cover looks off. Sooo annoying >:(

    Yay for Scarlet! I loved that book so I hope you’ll enjoy it too :)
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 2:25 PM

      Yes, that’s a huge problem too! And then you try to fix it, but it doesn’t work. Then you die a little in the inside. ):
      Yay! I’m glad you loved it! :D
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  6. Alex says

    7-13-13 at 8:55 AM

    Really? I order from Amazon all the time and my books are always in great shape. I really want to read Nantucket Blue. It sounds really good.

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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 2:30 PM

      You’re lucky then Alex! This is the second time that this has happened to me sadly. :l
      It looks really good too! ;D
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  7. Charlotte says

    7-13-13 at 9:01 AM

    One reason that I never like my books being shipped. >,< I really prefer to buy 'em personally. I hope it's not a lasting damage.
    Good haul, by the way. :D
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 2:32 PM

      I agree, but this time, Amazon had an AMAZING deal for both Shattered Souls and Eleanor & Park! I bought them both for $13 and $12 respectively. Who could resist that great deal?
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      • Charlotte says

        7-13-13 at 6:50 PM

        Haha! That’s pretty cheap for a hardbound. Discounts and sales really put us into panic buying. I’m guilty of that too. :D
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  8. Tsuki @ Tsuki Books says

    7-13-13 at 10:38 AM

    Wow I’ve never had that problem with Amazon before and I hope I don’t now. Happy reading!

    Tsuki’s STS

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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 2:33 PM

      You’re so lucky then Tsuki! I won’t wish this problem on anyone.
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  9. Kimberly says

    7-13-13 at 10:47 AM

    Oooh, you got Scarlet!! I love that book! I think you will also like it. However, I think you might have a problem with the dialogue, because Scarlet speaks a little weird. I was fine with it, but a know a few people who said how she spoke really threw the book off a little. But I hope you like it, if you do we can squeal about it’s awesomeness!
    It sucks when your books get damaged in shipping. That rarely happens to e (thank gosh) but when it does I get so mad. I bought new books not damaged books.
    Hope you like all of your books this week Kelly :D
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 2:35 PM

      What do you mean by “weird”? Does she talk in a slang or something? Hopefully I’ll enjoy the book nevertheless! :X
      I know! I wanted to scream and yell and cry at the box and Amazon and the USPS man and just…everyone.
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  10. Jessica @ Books: A true story says

    7-13-13 at 10:50 AM

    AW sad. They will replace damaged books for free. They are really good about it. My books get damaged sometimes from them too. Shattered Souls and Scarlet look really good.
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 2:39 PM

      They will? Are they really picky about that rule or…? o:
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  11. Grace Fonseca says

    7-13-13 at 11:29 AM

    You can ship the books back to Amazon and tell them the spines arrived damaged and they will give you your money, give you store credit, or replacement books. It’s easy. Amazon is really good about keeping their customers happy. Nice haul. I have a giveaway going on for a signed copy of Nantucket Blue right now on the blog. I really enjoyed it. Come visit me here:

    http://gracebooksoflove.com
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 2:41 PM

      Really? But don’t I have to pay for the shipping fee to ship it back to them? o:
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  12. Jessi @ Auntie Spinelli Reads says

    7-13-13 at 1:29 PM

    I’ve had that problem with Amazon, too! I like paying less for books, but I’d almost rather spend more at the bookstore because then I know it’s in perfect shape.
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 2:43 PM

      That’s how I think too, but the thing is, I saved a total of $13 on those books and that’s A LOT. I just couldn’t resist. :l
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  13. Nikki says

    7-13-13 at 2:33 PM

    Ugh, I hate it when you order books and their spines are squished! That’s the worst. D:

    I actually won a copy of Nantucket Blue recently – I’ve read mixed opinions, but I’m still excited to read it. And I’ve heard good things about Scarlet – that’s the one that’s like a Robin Hood retelling, right? I’ll be excited to hear what you think of it!

    ~ Nikki @ There were books involved…
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 2:45 PM

      I know! And the thing is, I tried fixing it, but it just doesn’t work. D:
      I heard that Nantucket Blue is very realistic, so I guess it depends on that. o:
      And yep, that’s the one with the Robin Hood retelling. It looks good. :D
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  14. Alyssa Susanna says

    7-13-13 at 2:53 PM

    I got Blurred last week! And I actually didn’t like Shattered Souls – but I’m one of the few that didn’t! I need to get Nantucket Blue – it sounds like a great summer read. I hope you enjoy all of your books! <3

    Have an amazing weekend!

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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 4:09 PM

      I’m hoping that I’ll enjoy Shattered Souls. If not, then at least I have the beautiful cover to stare at.
      Nantucket Blue looks like a great summer read too! (:
      Thanks! You too!
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  15. Katja @ YA's the Word says

    7-13-13 at 3:49 PM

    Super haul, I can’t wait to read Eleanor & Park – I just read Rainbow R’s “Fangirl” and loved it! I hate when books arrived with bent pages; it’s not happened often but goodness when it happens I get so annoyed.
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 4:13 PM

      Yay! I’m glad to hear that Fangirl was good (or more than good)! :D<3
      I get so annoyed too. I want my books in perfect condition when I receive them, otherwise, I would have just brought used books.
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  16. Quinn @ Quinn's Book Nook says

    7-13-13 at 4:02 PM

    Awww, sorry your books weren’t in great shape. That’s always disappointing. But on the good side – ELEANOR & PARK! It’s definitely my favorite book I’ve read so far this year. And honestly, it could very well be my favorite for the whole year. It’s that good.

    Anyway, I hope you enjoy all your goodies. Happy reading :)
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 4:13 PM

      Yeah. ):
      Yay, you got me plenty excited for it now Quinn! :D
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  17. Lee @ Rally the Readers says

    7-13-13 at 4:04 PM

    I hate it when books arrive in less than perfect condition, especially since I’ve been noticing lately that Amazon hasn’t been discounting the YA hardcovers as much as they used to. I’ve been thinking about just going back to buying books from a brick-and-mortar store so at least I can see the shape they’re in before I buy them. I hope you enjoy all of your books, Kelly! Thanks for stopping by!
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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 4:16 PM

      Amazon’s hardcovers used to be cheaper?! What? -grumbles-
      At this rate, I’m with you, I rather buy my books in person then. At least in that case, I have a say in the book’s condition.
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  18. brandileigh2003 says

    7-13-13 at 4:08 PM

    Shattered Souls looks good. Hope you enjoy

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    • Kelly says

      7-13-13 at 4:16 PM

      The cover is gorgeous, isn’t it? (:
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  19. Justine says

    7-13-13 at 4:23 PM

    Nantucket blue is high on my reading list for this summer. Thanks for visiting my blog :)

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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 12:14 PM

      It’s high on mines too. Hopefully we’ll both enjoy it! :D
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  20. Heather Topham Wood says

    7-13-13 at 5:09 PM

    I’ve been buying eBooks but I agree with you about the shipping from Amazon. The books are usually damaged and I’ve gotten pre-orders super late =(
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 12:17 PM

      I’ve never gotten pre-orders super late, but then again, I only pre-ordered one book. I’ve also ordered from Amazon 5 separate times, sometimes I order 3 books at once, and 2 times the books come back damaged in some way or the cover is wrinkled. Ugh. ):
      The shipping is AWFUL.
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  21. Ems says

    7-13-13 at 5:27 PM

    I still need to read Shattered Souls – it’s been on my shelf since it came out! O_o I’m on hold for Eleanor and Park and hope that it’s fabulous.

    Great haul!
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 12:21 PM

      I have tons of books unread that are like that – I buy it asap the day it is released and then never get to it.
      I hope that Eleanor & Park is fabulous too, especially with all the hype surrounding it.
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  22. Danielle says

    7-13-13 at 5:31 PM

    Nantucket Blue sounds really good, I still have to read E&P, Kinda scared too because it’s so loved by everyone! Hope you enjoy them! :)

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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 12:22 PM

      Yeah, I know what you mean. I feel the hype glaring at me if I don’t like a hyped-up book. D:
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  23. manda-rae says

    7-13-13 at 5:59 PM

    That’s the downside of getting books online: we can’t be nitpicky and pick the best looking one on the shelf to take home. I can’t say I’ve read any of these books. You’ll have to let me know which ones you enjoyed. Happy reading!

    Thanks for visiting my haul.
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 12:24 PM

      Yeah, that’s why I hate ordering books online, but they were just SO cheap that I couldn’t resist!
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  24. Tonyalee @ lilybloombooks says

    7-13-13 at 6:05 PM

    Oh no! I hate when I get damaged books! :(

    I’ve been wanting to read Nantucket Blue since it came up on netgalley!

    Enjoy! And have a good week :)
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 12:26 PM

      It’s the worse experience ever! ):
      Have a great week too! ;D
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  25. Sandy says

    7-13-13 at 6:07 PM

    Scarlet’s quite a good book. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. And I love the look of Shattered Souls. Nice haul and happy reading. :)
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 12:29 PM

      I hope I enjoy reading Scarlet too. :D
      And yeah, I love the cover of Shattered Souls.
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  26. Emily says

    7-13-13 at 6:16 PM

    I plan on reading Eleanor & Park soon, too!! :)

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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 12:29 PM

      Yay! I can’t wait to see what you think of it. ;D
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  27. Brittany @ Spare Time book blog says

    7-13-13 at 6:20 PM

    You got some great books! Love Helen to by the way, I watched that episode! Hope you enjoy your new books. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
    Brittany @ Spare Time Book blog
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 12:59 PM

      Yep, Helen is totally awesome! <3
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  28. Kaede says

    7-13-13 at 6:29 PM

    Wahhh! Amazon usually packages my books nicely, so rarely does it get damaged. I can’t believe they would do that to your books. *kicks*

    I’ve been meaning to read SCARLET and ELEANOR AND PARK, so I hope you enjoy them!

    Great books! *runs away with them*

    Kaede @ Wake Up at Seven

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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 1:02 PM

      They did that to my books twice already and other people said that it has happened to them too.
      I hope I enjoy them too! ;D
      -runs after you, trips you, and snatches them back- :P
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  29. Cee says

    7-13-13 at 7:02 PM

    I was sooo pissed that the books I ordered from Amazon were a bit damaged. I know that bargain books may have a little damage, but I hadn’t expected tears and such on a couple of my books. :\ (And of course, the damage is on the books that I was excited about.)
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 1:05 PM

      Bargain books shouldn’t have tears. It should just be marked or a bit wrinkled. o___o
      Wow Amazon, wow.
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  30. Bri @ The Book Pixie says

    7-13-13 at 7:25 PM

    I’ve been hearing many marvelous things about Eleanor & Park! Hope you enjoy it and all of your others as well. :D

    ~Briana
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 1:13 PM

      I’ve been hearing amazing things about Eleanor & Park too. Hopefully the hype is trustworthy. ;D
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  31. Jen @ YA Romantics says

    7-13-13 at 7:44 PM

    Sorry about the the books — that has happened to me before and it’s annoying!
    Loved Eleanor and Park — hope you enjoy it!
    Thanks so much for stopping by! Jen @ YA Romantics
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 1:16 PM

      It’s more than annoying – it’s devastating. ):
      Glad to know that you loved it!
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  32. Karla L. says

    7-13-13 at 8:25 PM

    Eleanor & Park was WONDERFUL. I hope you enjoy it! I haven’t heard much if the others but I will definitely look forward to see what you think of them. Happy reading!
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 1:29 PM

      I’m really glad to hear that you really enjoyed reading Eleanor & Park! :D
      Happy reading! (:
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  33. Caroline says

    7-13-13 at 8:38 PM

    Nice haul! Eleanor and Park is sooooo amazing! Thanks for visiting my post and enjoy your books!!!
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 1:34 PM

      I’m glad to hear that Eleanor & Park was amazing! I’m so excited to read it. (:
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  34. Becca says

    7-13-13 at 8:38 PM

    Ah! Scarlet is so awesome!! I hope you like it. And I stared at that picture in the background of your books for a solid two minutes going, “Is that Helen?” Then I read further — so glad I’m not going crazy! I love her this season. She’s my BB favorite and then Amanda, then Candice :)
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 1:47 PM

      So many people have told me that Scarlet is soo good and I can’t wait to start it. :D
      I love Helen too, Amanda second. I don’t really know Candice well, but I’m totally on her side over Aaryn and her crew of course.
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  35. Shannon @ Twilight Sleep says

    7-13-13 at 9:34 PM

    Aww, that sucks about Amazon! They’ve done a good job with my orders lately. I’d be so upset if my books came in all bent and stuff. :(

    I really need to get Eleanor & Park and Nantucket Blue! I’ve heard a lot of good things about both. Hope you enjoy!

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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 1:51 PM

      I wish Amazon will do a good job with my orders all the time. Is that too much to ask? ):
      I can’t wait to start them both! :D
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  36. Lisa says

    7-13-13 at 10:11 PM

    I STILL haven’t read Eleanor & Park. The hype sort of scares me away. Oh, well. I just read Nantucket Blue last week. It was good, but not my favorite. I hope you enjoy it though! (:
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 2:02 PM

      Yeah, I know what you mean when you say the hype scares you away. Like, what if you don’t like it as much as other people did?
      Aww, sorry to hear that Nantucket Blue was disappointing. D:
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  37. Jennifer Bielman says

    7-13-13 at 10:26 PM

    Great books this week. OMG, you watch BB? I am a Judd fan all the way.
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 2:02 PM

      I like Judd too; like others said, he’s very loyal. He’s underestimating himself a lot, he’s way more than just a party guy.
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  38. Margie aka The Bumble Girl says

    7-13-13 at 10:39 PM

    Great stack of books! Eleanor and Park is such a great story, loved it so much! I hope you enjoy it too! Happy reading :)
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 2:57 PM

      Looks like everyone loves Eleanor & Park. :P
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  39. Tammy says

    7-13-13 at 11:39 PM

    Oh, sorry about Amazon! That happened to me once, I got a book and the cover was torn, so I sent it back!

    Great haul, I really want to read Eleanor & Park:) Thanks so much for visiting today!
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 3:01 PM

      Wow, Amazon’s shipping services is soo bad. :l
      I can’t wait to start Eleanor & Park! :D
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  40. Bec @ Ransom Reads says

    7-13-13 at 11:57 PM

    I think I want to read all the books you got this week. Hope you enjoy them!
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 3:01 PM

      I hope they all won’t disappoint me. :X
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  41. Kiersten @ We Live and Breathe Books says

    7-14-13 at 12:18 AM

    Gaaaah, I hate when book covers get bent on the mail! I got one in the mail like that not too long ship and it hurt my heart. Thanks for stopping by my StS. Actually, Noor is one of the names of the reviewers on my blog, but I can see how it might look like a typo for Nook. Prodigy was really great – I read it around when it came out. I hope you enjoy it as well as all your new books!
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 3:03 PM

      The thing is, the books shouldn’t have been bad because there were airbags to cushion them. -sigh-
      Ohhh, sorry about that. I didn’t know. I don’t mean to look like a jerk. ):
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  42. Lauren says

    7-14-13 at 12:43 AM

    OMG, it’s so sad when you order books online and the books are damaged :( I have actually not ordered from Amazon before so I’m glad you mentioned this, I will be more wary and perhaps just continue to order elsewhere.

    I LOVE Big Brother :) I haven’t watched the last episode though, I have to get caught up tomorrow :P I really like Helen!

    I heard Nantucket Blue was amazing. Cass from Books with Cass is obsessed with that one, and really has put the pressure to pick it up soon! I can’t wait to read your review and see what you think of it :) I hope you enjoy all your books, Happy Reading!!

    Lauren @ Lose Time Reading
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 4:08 PM

      I’m sure other companies has done this too because there’s really nothing that could be done to prevent any damages during shipping.
      OMG, that last episode will make you scream! It did for me and I was SO happy. I think you’ll be happy about the results too. ;D
      Yeah, I saw Cass praising it like crazy on Twitter. :P
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  43. Ange/Libby Blog says

    7-14-13 at 12:52 AM

    I HATE having damage to books when I have them shipped! :( Grrr! Scarlet is one I really want to read too; I’ve heard great things too. Thanks for stopping by! Happy reading.
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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 4:10 PM

      I know! I die a little inside each time I see that happening. ):
      Happy reading! (:
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  44. Jessirae says

    7-14-13 at 3:15 AM

    I really really want to read Blurred! I loved the first book, Inbetween! And I have yet to read Eleanor & Park, which I have heard nothing but fantastic things! Hope you enjoy! Thanks so much for stopping by my STS!

    Jessirae @ Words, Pages, and Books

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    • Kelly says

      7-14-13 at 4:11 PM

      I loved Inbetween too, which was why I ordered a copy of Blurred asap.
      Yep, there’s a HUGE hype surrounding Eleanor & Park.
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  45. michelle says

    7-14-13 at 3:20 AM

    nantucket blue is the perfect summer read. i loved it and i hope you do too. amazing books this week. happy reading :)

    hope you can stop by my StS.

    -michelle @ Michelle & Leslie’s Book Picks

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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:27 PM

      Yay, I’m glad to hear that Nantucket Blue was an amazing read for you! :D
      I hope it will be an amazing read for me too. ;D
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  46. Kazhy says

    7-14-13 at 5:30 AM

    Awesome haul! I also recently got Eleanor & Park and I’m so excited to read it <3 Nantucket Blue and Scarlet are also on my TBR list. Enjoy your new books!

    Thanks for dropping by my StS! :D

    – Kazhy @ My Library in the Making
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:29 PM

      I hope we’ll both love Eleanor & Park Kazhy! :D
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  47. Sarah @ Girl!Reporter says

    7-14-13 at 5:52 AM

    I’d definitely be complaining loudly to Amazon!
    Have a good reading week anyway. New follower via Bloglovin’ by the way.
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:30 PM

      I’m a passive aggressive person, so I’ll probably just not buy anymore books from Amazon anymore. :P
      Thanks for the follow! (:
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  48. Jennifer @ Some Like It Paranormal says

    7-14-13 at 6:34 AM

    Shattered Souls was good and unique. I’ve heard wonderful things about Eleanor & Park! Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by!
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:31 PM

      The cover looks good and unique too! ;D
      I’ve heard so many good things about Eleanor & Park. Hopefully I’ll enjoy that one!
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  49. Scott Pilgrim says

    7-14-13 at 7:48 AM

    I LOVED E&P, and I need to read Scarlet :) Enjoy!
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:32 PM

      I’m glad to hear that you loved Eleanor & Park! :D
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  50. Pam says

    7-14-13 at 9:58 AM

    I absolutely loved Scarlet and I cannot wait for Cress. Eleanor and Park is on my TBR list, I’ve heard so many good things about it. Have fun reading and thanks for visiting our site!
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:34 PM

      The Scarlet I got this week is not the Scarlet by Marissa Meyer, but same, I can’t wait for Cress! :D
      I’ve heard so many great things about Eleanor & Park too. (:
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  51. Kat Morrisey says

    7-14-13 at 10:22 AM

    Aww that sucks about the books that were damaged. Maybe there is a general customer service email you can contact and get them replaced? Great book haul this week though! Have a great week and happy reading!
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:35 PM

      Maybe there is. I’ll have to check that out. o:
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  52. Belle Read says

    7-14-13 at 12:15 PM

    I have to read Shattered Souls. Scarlet has interested me for awhile. I look forward to what you think of it.
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:37 PM

      I’ve heard nothing but great things about Scarlet, so hopefully I’ll enjoy that one! (:
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  53. Lisa Mandina says

    7-14-13 at 12:18 PM

    I’ve heard some great stuff about Eleanor and Park! I’ll have to see if they have it in the library where I’ll be working this school year! Great haul, and thanks for stopping by my STS as well.
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:38 PM

      I’ve heard TONS of great things about Eleanor & Park too. I can’t wait to read it. Hopefully your library will have it in the system! (:
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  54. Fi @ Bookish Outsider says

    7-14-13 at 12:52 PM

    Nice haul of books! I’ve just read Eleanor & Park and loved it. Amazon are rubbish with protecting books these days, I’ve just had to send 2 hardcover books back because they were badly dented and ripped!

    Enjoy your new books and happy reading :)
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:40 PM

      Eep, and I thought my situation was bad. I’ll be REALLY mad if I was you, to open the box and see two books badly dented and ripped! What a nightmare. ):< Kelly recently posted…New Blog Design + A GiveawayMy Profile

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  55. Morgan says

    7-14-13 at 2:13 PM

    I loved Eleanor and Park! So cute!!
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:40 PM

      I’m glad that you really loved Eleanor & Park Morgan! :D
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  56. Natalie @Natflix&Books says

    7-14-13 at 3:10 PM

    I really enjoyed Nantucket Blue. It’s a good summer book. I’ve heard great things about Scarlet, but haven’t read it. Great haul! Thanks for stopping by mine!
    -Natalie @Natflix&Books
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:41 PM

      Nantucket Blue looks like the perfect summer read too. ;D
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  57. Kaitlyn says

    7-14-13 at 3:22 PM

    I enjoyed Blurred and Scarlet, and I’m positively dying to read Eleanor and Park. I’ve heard so many good things about it. Happy reading!! Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:47 PM

      I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed both Blurred and Scarlet! (:
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  58. Cerian Halford says

    7-14-13 at 8:29 PM

    Urgh, I hate when a book arrives and it’s less than pristine!
    Hope you enjoy these :)
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:48 PM

      Mhm, it’s so disappointing and heartbreaking to see that! D:
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  59. Dani C says

    7-14-13 at 9:32 PM

    You really rocked the haul this week! Looks like you have a lot of yummy reading in your future!

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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:52 PM

      I hope that they are all yummy books! ;D
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  60. Sydney @ Pika Pages says

    7-14-13 at 11:04 PM

    I really want to read Eleanor and Park. I have heard so many great things about it! I hope you love it :)
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:52 PM

      I’ve heard so many great things about Eleanor & Park too. Hopefully I’ll love it as much as other people did! (:
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  61. Jenna says

    7-15-13 at 12:05 AM

    Nice haul. I hope you enjoy E & P. I am trying to decide if I want to read or listen to it via audible.

    Happy reading :)
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:54 PM

      I normally don’t like audiobooks. The narrators always read with no emotion and therefore, I find it very hard to connect with the book that way. :l
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  62. Sharon - Obsession with Books says

    7-15-13 at 7:08 AM

    Oh no :( what a shame about your books.

    A nice haul though! I have been curious about Nantucket Blue.

    Happy reading :)

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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:55 PM

      I know! -glares at Amazon + shipping-
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  63. Adela C says

    7-15-13 at 3:37 PM

    Great titles! Thanks for stopping by!

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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:55 PM

      I can’t wait to read them all!
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  64. Jay @Vailia's Page Turner says

    7-15-13 at 8:19 PM

    Shattered Souls looks really goo. Thanks for stopping by my STS!
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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:56 PM

      It does, doesn’t it? I love the gorgeous cover; I can stare at it all day. :D
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  65. Amanda @ Vivalabooks says

    7-16-13 at 4:55 PM

    Lucky! I really want to read Blurred. And, I’ve heard only amazing things about Eleanor & Park. Enjoy all your books! Thanks for commenting on my blog! :)

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    • Kelly says

      7-16-13 at 5:58 PM

      I hope I enjoy reading Blurred and Eleanor & Park! :D
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  66. Emz @ Icy Cold Reads says

    7-17-13 at 4:35 PM

    Finally! Someone else that watches Big Brother. (I’m just assuming you watch cuz, well, how else could you know Helen?) Anyways… nice haul! I hate it when the jacket covers get all crinkled and folded. Hopefully it wasn’t too bad.

    Thanks for stopping by at my blog. I hope you enjoy your books! :)
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    • Kelly says

      7-18-13 at 9:39 PM

      I see a lot of bloggers that watch Big Brother on twitter. o:
      But yep, I watch Big Brother. :D
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  67. Jennifer says

    7-19-13 at 3:53 PM

    Wow that looks awesome! Enjoy :D

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    • Kelly says

      7-20-13 at 1:10 PM

      I hope I do enjoy reading them all! (:
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  68. Michele | Just a Lil Lost says

    7-19-13 at 9:11 PM

    BTW, I just adore your blog layout design!!! Love it! :)

    That totally sucks that Amazon wouldn’t ship them more safely and securely.. I do hope you enjoy Eleanor & Park.. I LOVED it. :)

    Thanks for stopping by last week! :)

    Michele | StS
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    • Kelly says

      7-20-13 at 1:11 PM

      Thanks Michele! :D<3
      Yeah, if only they would do that. D:
      I hope I do - it'll be disappointing if I don't, especially with the hype surrounding it.
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  69. Annette says

    7-20-13 at 4:26 PM

    Great ones! Especially Scarlet! Hope you enjoy all of them. Thanks for visiting.
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    • Kelly says

      7-20-13 at 6:44 PM

      I’m glad that you like Scarlet! :D<3
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