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Stacking the Shelves [45]

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!

I bought so many books this week because of Amazon. (Why Amazon, why?!)

Bought:
Burn for Burn (Burn for Burn #1) by Jenny Han & Siobhan Vivian
Identical by Ellen Hopkins
Divergent (Divergent #1) by Veronica Roth
My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend by Kody Keplinger
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire #1) by George R.R. Martin
A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire #2) by George R.R. Martin
A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire #3) by George R.R. Martin
A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire #4) by George R.R. Martin

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The School for Good and Evil (The School for Good and Evil #1) by Soman Chainani
Fire with Fire (Burn for Burn #2) by Jenny Han & Siobhan Vivian
Fire with Fire (Burn for Burn #2) by Jenny Han & Siobhan Vivian
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (Between #1) by April Genevieve Tucholke
Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2) by Sarah Maas
How My Summer Went Up In Flames by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski
Dirty Little Secret by Jennifer Echols

firewithfire howmysummerwentupinflames

 
I got so many books this week and I blame this on Amazon.
Amazon had Divergent up for $4, The Duff for $4, and the entire A Song of Ice and Fire box set for $13.31, which is definitely a total steal.
The second row of pictures are all the books I bought from Strandbooks, which sells them all for 50% off. When I saw Crown of Midnight and Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, I couldn’t believe my eyes and immediately bothered the cashier for it. I didn’t make any new friends, but hey, I got the books I wanted! :P

In My Mailbox:
Another Little Piece by Kate Karyus Quinn

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I traded with Wendy from The Midnight Garden and got this! I’ve heard so many good things about this one so -crosses fingers-.

That’s all for this week! What books did you guys get?

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-Kelly

Posted by Kelly on 8-10-13 · 51 Comments
Categories: stacking the shelves

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  1. Lexi says

    8-10-13 at 8:03 AM

    Amazon is seriously off limits for me, it’s DANGEROUS. But wonderful at the same time. xD Just last night I was looking at the A Song of Ice and Fire box set (it’s like $19 now, but still) and I was so close to getting it but I already have about a million books to read (a lot of which you got!) so I somehow managed some self control. I keep seeing people fangirling over Fire with Fire so Burn for Burn is at the top of my TBR list. Enjoy your books and happy reading! (:
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 7:07 PM

      I sadly don’t have any self control when it comes to Amazon. All I see and think is SO CHEAP! MUST GET! :P
      That’s the reason why I bought two copies of Fire with Fire – everybody was fangirling over it. I hope it’s as good as they say it is!
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  2. Grace Fonseca says

    8-10-13 at 9:20 AM

    Kelly,

    You got so many books. I’m waiting till all of the Game of Thrones books are released so I can buy a box set. Amazon is dangerous. I hope you love your new books as well.

    Grace
    Books of Love
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 7:09 PM

      I couldn’t resist the box set deal, so I bought all four books instead of waiting for the entire series to be released.
      I agree, Amazon is VERY dangerous.
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  3. Charlotte K. Fiel says

    8-10-13 at 9:34 AM

    OMG!!! x5 I think someone should block you from getting into Amazon. :D I consider myself lucky for not hanging out in Amazon these past few days and ignoring their newsletter in my mail. Otherwise I would have also gone into book buying frenzy.

    With your haul, I am yet again reminded of Games of Thrones. I don’t know if I’ll ever get the courage to read the whole series.

    Excellent haul, Kelly!
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 7:12 PM

      But, but, Amazon’s books are SO cheap! Like, preorders are $11 and regular books are $13.28 (I think).
      I’ve never read any of the books in the Game of Thrones series. I hope it’s as good as people say!
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  4. Eveline @ Eveline's Books says

    8-10-13 at 10:31 AM

    Great haul! I thought Crown of Midnight and Between the devil.. weren’t even out yet, I want them so bad:)
    Divergent and the Game of Thrones series are awesome, hope you enjoy them. Happy reading:)

    Eveline’s Books
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 7:15 PM

      Yeah, Crown of Midnight and Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea isn’t out yet, but Strandbooks has some books released early. ;D
      I enjoyed Divergent, but I’ve never read the Game of Thrones series yet.
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  5. Luna's Little Library says

    8-10-13 at 10:49 AM

    Adored My Life Next Door and Another Little Piece arrived on my doorstep this keep. The reviews have been really good. Enjoy all your books.
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 7:16 PM

      I loved My Life Next Door too! It was SO good.
      I’ve heard and seen mixed reviews on Another Little Piece, so hopefully we’ll both enjoy that one!
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  6. Tsuki @ Tsuki Books says

    8-10-13 at 11:21 AM

    Wow you got a lot of books! I tried the Game of Thrones series but I couldn’t get into them. Happy reading!

    Tsuki’s STS
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 7:19 PM

      I hope I can get into the Game of Thrones series better than you did. -crosses fingers-
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  7. Jen says

    8-10-13 at 12:29 PM

    Umm holy moly? THAT’S A LOT OF AWESOME. I really enjoyed Burn for Burn, My Life Next Door, and The DUFF. The School for Good and Evil sounds so good! EEK enjoy your reads, Kelly!
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 7:22 PM

      I know – Burn for Burn and My Life Next Door is full of awesome.
      I’ve heard nothing but good things about The DUFF. Hopefully I’ll enjoy it as much as you did Jen! :D
      The School for Good and Evil looks FANTASTIC. I can’t wait to start it. :D
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  8. Sydney @ Pika Pages says

    8-10-13 at 1:29 PM

    Wow! That is a lot of great books! Divergent is absolutely amazing! My Life Next Door was really good but The DUFF was jut okay for me. I hope you love them all!
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:18 PM

      I loved My Life Next Door too! It’s awesome.
      Aww, sorry to hear that The Duff was just okay for you. :l
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  9. Montana @ The Book Belles says

    8-10-13 at 1:44 PM

    You got so many amazing books! How My Summer Went Up In Flames sounds really funny and I also recently bought The School For Good and Evil. I’m excited to see what you think of it. Enjoy your books :)
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:20 PM

      I’ll hopefully read The School for Good and Evil sometime soon Montana. I have so many August and September books to read. o:
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  10. Jess Chiles says

    8-10-13 at 2:17 PM

    You got some good ones! I keep trying to borrow GoT from the library, but I need to buy the box set, because you cannot borrow those monsters and finish in time, haha.

    Here’s my STS!
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:22 PM

      Yeah, Game of Thrones look HUGE. I wonder how the show is though. :P
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  11. Emz @ Icy Cold Reads says

    8-10-13 at 6:44 PM

    Oohhh. So many good books. Amazon, oh Amazon.. I use gift cards to buy stuff there so I can’t really spurge on books… :( But sometimes their deals are really irresistible… Enjoy your books! :)
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:24 PM

      Why not use your Amazon gift cards to buy books? o:
      Yeah, their deals are so drool-worthy.
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  12. Sharon - Obsession with Books says

    8-10-13 at 7:34 PM

    A wonderful haul! The Divergent series is one of my favourites so I hope you enjoy it :)

    Happy reading :) Sharon – Obsession with Books
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:29 PM

      I’ve read Divergent already and it’s pretty good. Insurgent, however, was just plain okay. I hope the last and final book would be worth waiting for!
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  13. Tiffany says

    8-10-13 at 9:54 PM

    Nice haul! I didn’t think Crown of Midnight came out until the end of the month! now I’m going to have to go bother all the bookstores to see! :D
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:32 PM

      Strandbooks releases some books early and that includes Crown of Midnight. :D
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  14. Lizzy says

    8-10-13 at 10:32 PM

    Amazon always has good deals! The School for Good and Evil looks like a great read, and I’ve been hearing good things about it so far. Happy reading :)
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:33 PM

      I know! They love making us use our money.
      The School for Good and Evil looks so good, hopefully it lives up to its cover. ;D
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  15. Cee says

    8-10-13 at 11:41 PM

    I AM SOOOOOO JEALOUS OF YOU. I WANT ALL THOSE BOOKS.

    I thought Crown of Midnight, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, and Fire with Fire are set to be released in a few weeks? SO LUCKY.

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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:35 PM

      Strand sometimes releases a few books early. :P
      I can’t wait to start them all. :D
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  16. Nick @ Nick's Book Blog says

    8-11-13 at 2:06 AM

    Wow! That’s a great haul!
    I loved My Life Next Door and The DUFF. They were both really cute reads.
    I read Dirty Little Secret over a month ago, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as I wanted to.
    I hope you end up loving all your books!
    Happy reading! :)

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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:37 PM

      I loved My Life Next Door too! :D<3
      I can't wait to read The DUFF, it looks really good.
      Yeah, Dirty Little Secret didn't reach my expectations either. Sam was a jerk, plain and simple.
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  17. Jules says

    8-11-13 at 7:34 AM

    I love your whole haul Kelly!! I want almost all of those. I hope you’ll like My Life Next Door. Its a bit chick-lit-y for me but in the end I loved it anyways. :)
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:39 PM

      I already read and absolutely LOVED My Life Next Door. I wish there will be a sequel. -crosses fingers-
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  18. Amber (Books of Amber) says

    8-11-13 at 9:07 AM

    Amazon is ruining my life lately.

    YESSSSSSSSS to Burn for Burn! When are you planning on starting A Game of Thrones? I looove those books. Kody Keplinger is also an AMAZING author, and I really enjoyed My Life Next Door.

    I didn’t realise how huge Fire with Fire was, since I read an e-ARC of it. WHAT EVEN. So much tasty goodness.

    SO MANY BOOKS.
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:42 PM

      -sigh- I should have stayed away from Amazon to begin with.
      I don’t know when I’ll start A Game of Thrones, it depends on my reading schedule, which is NOT looking good at the moment.
      I LOVEEE My Life Next Door. It is SO good.
      I saw a physical ARC of Fire with Fire and was shocked about how HUGE it was. It’s like HUGEE.
      I know! -drools and pets them all lovingly-
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  19. Kimberly says

    8-11-13 at 3:00 PM

    I barley go on Amazon unless I have a lot of money, because it sucks you in with all these great deals for books and I end up buying like 8 of them.
    How did Strandbooks have finished copies of Crown of Midnight and Between the Devil!?!?!?!! HOW!!! Did they release early?
    Wow, the School for good and evil is HUGE! I need to look that one up.
    Hope you like all of your books Kelly :D
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:44 PM

      I know! -sobs- I learned that the hard way a little bit too late.
      Standbooks usually have books released a little bit early. That’s why I love them; plus they have 50% most hardcovers. (:
      I know! It looks gorgeous too. -pats the cover-
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  20. Jillyn says

    8-11-13 at 4:42 PM

    Great haul this week! I’m reading The DUFF as we speak. Happy reading!

    My STS.
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:45 PM

      Ahh, I hope you’re enjoying The DUFF! :D<3
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  21. Cyn says

    8-11-13 at 9:22 PM

    Yay box set of a Song of Fire and Ice! I;m still trudging through book 2 currently. (Not because it’s not good, just because I keep procrastinating finishing it haha) How My Summer Went Up in Flames looks so cute. Awesome haul!

    Bookmunchies’ Sunday Post & STS (:
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:47 PM

      I can’t wait to start reading Game of Thrones. I’m glad to hear it’s as good as people say. ;D
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  22. Janus @ The Blair Book Project says

    8-11-13 at 10:12 PM

    Gotta love Divergent! I have Crown of Midnight this week as well, I’m so excited!!! I just about to start reading today. Are you team Chaol or team Dorian? Either way, I love them both!

    Happy reading!

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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:49 PM

      I can’t wait to start Crown of Midnight! -squeals-
      As of now, I’m team nobody. Hopefully Crown of Midnight will help me decide who I’ll be cheering for. :P
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  23. Becca @ Nawanda Files says

    8-12-13 at 3:22 PM

    So many lovelies! I keep contemplating on reading Burn for Burn, but I end up shuffling books around and never have enough time to read it. (Or so I keep telling myself) I’m looking forward to see how you like it though! Hopefully it’s good :D
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 8:51 PM

      I already read Burn for Burn and I thought it was an okay read (3.5 out of 5 stars). However, I’ve been hearing nothing but great things about the sequel, Fire with Fire, and I so can’t wait to read that one! ;D
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  24. Paige says

    8-13-13 at 4:12 PM

    I hope you love Divergent that book is all sorts of AMAZING! I also read Dirty Little Secret and it was good but nothing too crazy. Happy reading! :)

    My IMM

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    • Kelly says

      8-14-13 at 7:16 PM

      Yeah, Dirty Little Secret was sadly not that amazing. D:
      And Divergent was pretty good. (:
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  25. Jay @Vailia's Page Turner says

    8-14-13 at 7:06 PM

    Lucky! Divergant and School for Good and Evil! Hope you like them both! Happy Reading!
    Here are my newest additions.
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    • Kelly says

      8-14-13 at 7:17 PM

      Divergent was pretty good and I can’t wait to start The School for Good and Evil. :D
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  26. LiLi says

    9-30-13 at 4:25 PM

    You should try Bookoutlet, there’s cheaper deals. You end up buying tons of books from there. Sometimes they have sales so everything gets cheaper than it already is, Amazon is freaking wonderful too.
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