SOME OF THE MOST RECENT BOOKS NOW ON MY BOOKSHELF
Despite this idea that perhaps this week would be the PERFECT opportunity to feature what Santa may leave, he rarely leaves me books. A bit crazy, I know. So instead of showing Christmas gifts, today we’re taking this chance to look at the recent book buys I bought and now (mostly) own real estate on my bookshelf.
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All this to say, we’re looking at some of the recent books I have on my shelves (or they sort of are!). Let’s take a look at what is new or perhaps even coming soon to my bookshelves. Because it seems like a fun idea. Also, yes, I am using the same descriptors from prior weeks. I just didn’t have that energy burst this week I needed to get newly creative.
MOST RECENT BOOK BUYS
SO, THIS IS LOVE, TRACY ANDREEN
A kind of sequel to So, This is Christmas, despite not having read the first book yet, I did add this to my cart just yesterday so its on its way to my shelves. That sort of counts, right? Goodreads
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This is the latest and according to her TikTok page (which I saw via Twitter), possibly her last (for a while anyway) novel. And if you’ve read here for a while, you know I love a fun novel by this author. Goodreads
BOX IN THE WOODS, MAUREEN JOHNSON
Just bought this one online so I’m going to count it even though technically it’s not sitting on my shelf just yet. Goodreads
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMS, MAGGIE KNOX
Another author who’s books I haven’t read but they do sound fun, so therefore I’m hopeful. Goodreads
THE DO-OVER, LYNN PAINTER
Had this one and preorder and it recently arrived. So of course we’re adding it to our list. Goodreads recent book buys
THE CHRISTMAS CLASH, SUZANNE PARK
A good and entertaining Christmas novel is always fun so I’m adding this one just because of that (aka in the hopes it’s fun). Goodreads
WELL, THAT WAS UNEXPECTED, JESSE Q. SUTANTO
This follows a girl whose mother whisks her away to Indonesia to get in touch with their “roots.” While there she fins herself fake dating the son of one of the wealthiest families. Described as “laugh out loud” funny, we can hope this lives up to that! Goodreads
PRETTY LITTLE PIECES, CARMEN SCHOBER
Carmen’s Christian published novels tend to challenge the “pretty picture” filter most Christian art has. I may not always agree with everything authors of this type of genre belief or say, but I always admire when an author does this. For the genre, Becky Wade is another author who does this and I’m glad to have discovered Carmen’s books too. This follows an influencer who seems to have it all until she doesn’t. Goodreads
FAKING CHRISTMAS, CINDY STEEL
This deals with a little white lie that means a woman has to “fake date” the man she loathes most during family traditions and a Christmas getaway. I’ve been seeing this one get some good reviews, so why not add it to the list!? PLUS! I was kindly gifted this by Cindy, and it was the nicest little surprise. Thank you SO very much, Cindy. I’m grateful. Goodreads
Thank you as always for being here. I’m grateful and appreciate that you take the time to visit here. Apologies for not visiting your spaces sooner. But as always I’m glad you visit here. Thanks.
Have you read any of these? Would you? What are some of your recent book buys!? Let’s hear all about them! (How many did Santa leave you?) Let’s meet in the comments.
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Linking Up with That Artsy Reader December 27: Most Recent Additions to My Book Collection (What books did you get as presents this holiday season? Or what did you buy with gift cards?)
I hope you love all of them!
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-most-recent-additions-to-my-book-collection-2/
Thanks, me too, Lydia. :)
Oh, what’s happening with Keira Cass? Her last book for awhile??
That’s what I saw on Twitter! She posted a TikTok saying she was taking a break from writing and it got posted on Twitter too. Hope this book is a great read. :)
A Thousand Heartbeats and The Do-Over are both on my TBR, they sound so good! Hope you’ll enjoy all of these, Rissi!
Yay for a couple of shared titles! Love that. :)
I need to try that Johnson series one of these days.
I hear great things about Faking Christmas, and it’s on my wishlist.
My TTT list for this weekis here :-)
It does sound REALLY cute!! Here’s hoping it is.
I just got The Do-Over on audiobook from my library. I hope we both love it!
Same. Let’s hope it’s a fun read. :)
Sounds like a fun list. Happy reading!
Thank you, Nicole. I hope so too.
Faking Christmas was great! Hope you enjoy it!
Thank you, Heidi! I hope so too. :)
How nice to get a Christmas book surprise! Looks like a great list of books – hope they are all wonderful!
Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
https://www.bookshelfjourneys.com/post/ttt-books-about-family
It was indeed, Terrie! Such as fun little surprise in my email. :) Thanks so much for visiting.
Ooh, Pretty Little Pieces sounds intriguing. And my library has it! I’ll have to pick it up next time I go.
YAY! That’s a sign to give it a chance, right!? ;) Thanks so much for visiting – I did try to comment on your site but it says I cannot post “anonymous” and I didn’t have another option. Just wanted to let you know I did visit your list though. :)
Ugh, bummer that the comment option is working even less than I thought, but thanks for letting me know. (yes, Universe, I KNOW I need to make a real book blog on a less-hostile-to-visitors site)
LOL. It could be my end, too. I know sometimes it’s something to do with security settings (like maybe my Internet security settings, etc.). But I did just want you to know I read your list and did try. :)
I bought my daughter the Kiera Cass book for Christmas, she was SO excited, she had no idea it existed :) I love being able to surprise my kiddos with books like that! I hope you enjoy these when you get an opportunity to read them.
Aw, that’s so lovely, Cindy! I hope she enjoys the book and thanks! I hope so too. :)
All I Want for Christmas was a fun read, though I preferred The Holiday Swap by this author a bit more. I currently have The Do-Over on loan from the library and hope to get to it in the next few days.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/holiday-2022-book-haul/
The Holiday Swap does appeal to me a bit more. It just sounds more fun. :)
I hope you enjoy all of these Rissi!
Thank you, Jo!! Me too. :)
I hope you enjoy all of these! I’ve been hearing wonderful things about Faking Christmas. And I really want to read that Keira Cass book. It sounds so good. :)
I agree, Ashley; hoping Kiera’s is good. And I see Faking Christmas in the book world quite a bit. Hoping it’s a fun read!!