Saturday, November 9, 2013

Stacking the Shelves (47)

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews. It's an opportunity for everyone to share the new books that we've acquired.

It's been a while since I last did an StS post. October was such an awesome month for new releases, and I also couldn't resist buying some bookish things while I was in New York.

In all the years I lived in NYC, I never got to the Strand Book Store. I have no idea how that happened, but the Strand was one of my must-see places during the trip. I somehow ended up not buying any books for myself, only a copy of Allegiant for my cousin for his birthday. I did pick up this cool tote bag, though, which I plan to use for the library when I finally have time to start going again:

I've coveted the Game of Thrones Pop! vinyl figurines since I first saw them, so I made it my business to stop by the HBO Store in Manhattan to get the Jaime Lannister figurine. The box got a little crushed in the suitcase, but otherwise he's OK:

I also dropped by the local bookstore, Word, that had opened up in my old neighborhood in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, about a year before I moved. I found this signed paperback copy of Gayle Forman's Just One Day there, and though I already have the hardcover, I couldn't resist buying it.

I also bought these Jane Austen notecards, which will probably end up staying right where they are in the box because they're too pretty to actually use. My favorite is the one you see pictured on the right. The Statue of Liberty bookmark is from The Cloisters museum, which is an amazing place to visit if you love medieval art.

And finally, here are the books that I bought during the month of October:

Bought:

Just One Year by Gayle Forman
Fractured by Sarah Fine
The Shadowhunter's Codex by Cassandra Clare & Joshua Lewis
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding

eBooks Bought:

Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
Bold Tricks by Karina Halle
The Devil's Metal by Karina Halle
The Devil's Reprise by Karina Halle
Tragic by J. A. Huss
Manic by J. A. Huss

What did you add to your shelves this week? Please link me up!

38 comments:

  1. Wow, great haul of books and I love your Jaime Lannister Pop! figure! Enjoy your new books and happy reading :)

    Here's my Haul!

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    1. Thanks! I love the Pop! GoT figurines and wish I could afford to buy all of them!

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  2. Oh signed books! Love them, you had many books, Happy reading!

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    1. I was so excited to find Just One Day signed; it's probably my favorite souvenir from the trip!

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  3. Never been a fan for Gayle forman, her books and I are enemies LOL

    I don't have an STS for this week, but I just wanted to stop by! BTW we have tons of giveaway on the blog :)

    followed ya on bloglovin hope ya follow back :)

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  4. I love Strand, the bag is so awesome! I can't wait to read the Codex ;)
    -Scott Reads It!

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    1. I can't wait to use the bag for the library! I've only had time to flip through The Shadowhunter's Codex, but it looks so good!

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  5. I actually have never been to Word Bookstore, because I live in Manhattan. Strand has some really good deals. I like the bag. That figurine of Jamie Lanister is awesome. Enjoy your new books.

    Grace

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    1. Word isn't very big, but they had a lot of cool things. I still subscribe to their email newsletter, and I think they have a weekly YA book club. If I still lived in NY, I would totally be there every week!

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  6. I've never been to New York but you got some awesome things. Happy reading!

    Tsuki’s STS

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    1. It's an incredible place to visit if you ever get the chance. I was so lucky to be able to get back there for a few days.

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  7. I still need to read Just One Day :) I don't know why I haven't yet. Great haul!

    Janina
    My Haul!

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    1. I've had the hardcover since the beginning of the year, but I never got around to reading it. At least I'll be able to read it back to back with Just One Year, lol.

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  8. Nice haul. Those Jane Austen note cards are gorgeous. I'd keep them in the box too! My STS.

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  9. Great haul this week! I adore the GoT vinyl, so cute. Enjoy all your fab new reads and treats :)

    My STS

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    1. I almost bought the Jon Snow one, too, but I was trying to watch my spending, lol.

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  10. oh man a signed copy of just one day? I love Gayle Forman!

    awesome book haul,
    - Juhina @ Maji Bookshelf

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    1. I loved If I Stay and Where She Went. Can't wait to read Just One Day and Just One Year!

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  11. Just One Year and Fractured both looks amazing! I hope you enjoy all these reads :D
    SIGNED Icons and Beautiful Creatures Giveaway || Stacking the Shelves

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    1. I've been eagerly awaiting Fractured; Sanctum was an awesome read!

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  12. It was tough choosing between that design and another one, but I went with this one because I'm a big fan of anything related to "Keep Calm and Carry On."

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  13. Cool haul!

    http://www.booksmoviesreviewsohmy.com/?p=2173

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  14. Such an amazing Haul!!! You are so lucky you got a signed copy of Just one day aha Awesome bag :) Enjoy reading guys!

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    1. I was debating whether or not to buy it, but I totally would have regretted it if I didn't.

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  15. Nice haul!

    Love the bag, figurine and the Jane Austen notecards!

    The books look good too :D

    Enjoy your new books!

    Kyra @ Blog of a Bookaholic
    My STS post!

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    1. I love Jane Austen, and when I saw the notecards, I HAD to get them!

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  16. Your POP is adorable!!! And I see some of my favorite authors in that book stash. :)

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    1. I know you're definitely happy to see the Karina Halle books! :D I'm FINALLY reading Bold Tricks; oh how I have missed Javier!

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  17. Eeeep, fantastic haul Lee! I loe your 'Keep Calm & Read On' tote and your Jane Austen note cards - I would keep those pretties for myself too :D You got some really amazing books as well and YAY for the signed book goodness!! Congrats on all your goodies and happy reading!

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    1. I really hope to start using that bag for library books soon; I haven't gone since, like, August, which is so, so sad. And I'm almost positive those notecards will never leave their pretty box, lol.

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  18. I'm so looking forward to reading Fractured! Love the Jaime Lannister figure too.

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    1. I'm so excited about Fractured, too! Sanctum was one of my favorite reads this year, for sure!

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