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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Stacking the Shelves [17]



Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews where we get to gab on about the books we've won, bought, or otherwise received in the past week. This is another all-digital review, since I'm not going to put the books I needed for college on here. (But if you're interested, Dracula and Hamlet are among them!)

Netgalley:


Desire (The Dining Club #1) by Marina Anderson (Review here.)
The Annihilation of Foreverland by Tony Bertauski
The Scarpetta Cookbook by Scott Conant
Where the Stars Still Shine by Trish Doller
Waiting to Catch Fire Promo by Kat Falls / Jeff Hirsch / Suzanne Weyn





What about you?
Posted by Jillyn at 1:57 PM
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  1. Mad_In_WonderlandAugust 24, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    The Annihilation of Foreverland looks amazing! I hope it's good! And Where the Stars Still Shine is gorgeous.

    I received On the Island and Call Of the Jersey Devil this week, I can't wait to get started!

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    1. ChrystalAugust 24, 2013 at 7:03 PM

      On The Island is amazing. Enjoy!

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    2. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 7:55 PM

      As you know, I agree with Chrystal. You're going to love it!

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    3. Mad_In_WonderlandAugust 24, 2013 at 8:07 PM

      Thanks Chrystal! I started On The Island today and I love it already! And I definitely know that, Jillyn, you have yet to recommend a book I haven't enjoyed!

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    4. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 8:09 PM

      I dread that day, madam.

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  2. MellianeAugust 24, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Oh yes I saw some on NG but I'm so laaate... too bad. Happy reading!

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  3. JacqueAugust 24, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    I have been catching up on the Scarpetta series. My Mom has read them all and would probably love the cookbook.

    Thanks for stopping by my STS!!

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 7:56 PM

      Scott Conant is a brilliant chef. I can't wait to try his recipes.

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  4. SiiriAugust 24, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    I love your blog name, haha. I didn't request for Where the Stars Still Shine and now I kind of regret that decision because Rachel from The Reader's Den loved it A LOT. I hope you enjoy all your goodies and have a great weekend:)

    Thanks so much for stopping by on my Book Haul:)

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 7:57 PM

      Why thank you, and for returning the visit too :)

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  5. brandileigh2003August 24, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Where the stars shine is on my wishlist too. Hope you enjoy

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  6. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    I requested The Annihilation of Foreverland, but wasn't approved. Boo! I hope you enjoy it! I absolutely adored Where the Stars Still Shine.

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 7:58 PM

      Aw, bummer! I hope you get to read it soon :)

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  7. JC JonesAugust 24, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    I got Waiting To Catch Fire. I really need to stay away from Netgalley. Thanks for visiting.

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  8. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Hi Jillyn, Desire and Foreverland looks very interesting. I haven't heard about any of these books though.

    Hope you enjoy them. :D

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Thoughts and Pens STS

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 7:59 PM

      I didn't very much enjoy Desire. It's one of the trending novellas that comes out in a million pieces instead of one cohesive book.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Great haul! I will be reading Inhuman soon also. I hope you enjoy them all. Thanks for stopping by my STS @ Addicted Readers! :-)

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 7:59 PM

      Thanks for the return view, Inhuman sounds so good.

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  10. yaescapefromrealityAugust 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Where the Stars Shine sounds really intense. Have fun reading! ~Pam

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM

      I agree. I've heard really good things, so I hope I'm not disappointed. Thanks for the visit :)

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  11. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Ooh I like the look of Where The Stars Still Shine! I hope you enjoy everything that you've got!

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM

      I hate to judge a book by a cover but, look at it. It's hard not to! Thanks for dropping in :)

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  12. KrystiannaAugust 24, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    I can't wait for Inhuman. It sounds quite fantastic. :b I hope you enjoy all of your books!

    Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

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  13. Natalie @Natflix&BooksAugust 24, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    I'm really looking forward to Where the Stars Still Shine. Great haul and happy reading!

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  14. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    I have Where the Stars and I can't wait to read it! I love cookbooks too!

    Thanks for stopping by and happy reading :)

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 8:02 PM

      Oh lord, I have too many cookbooks. I can't help it though, I love food! (And Chef Ludo......)

      Thanks for stopping in

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  15. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my STS! Where the Stars Still Shine sounds great. Enjoy!

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  16. ChrystalAugust 24, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Where The Stars Still Shine has a lovely cover. I'm off to check it out. :)

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  17. AlyssaAugust 24, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    I loved Where the Stars Still Shine! I think I still have to write my review... but I read it a few weeks ago. Great book! One of my rare five-star-rated reads!

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

    Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 8:03 PM

      I have heard so many good things. I can't wait to dive into it!

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  18. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I want to read Where the Stars Still Shine so bad! It does look like you have a good haul this week. :)

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  19. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    I've not heard of these, but The Annihilation of ForeverLand's cover is gorgeous! Happy reading :)

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 8:04 PM

      I agree. I'm a sucker for pretty covers! Thanks for stopping by!

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  20. Annette MillsAugust 24, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    These are unfamiliar to me, but interesting. Thanks for the new ideas! Also, thanks for visiting. Enjoy!

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 8:06 PM

      No problemo. I hope you check 'em out. Thanks for returning the visit :)

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  21. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Where the Stars Still Shine is amazing! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did :)

    Thanks for stopping by!

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 8:06 PM

      I hope so too. So many people seem to have liked it!

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  22. Jennifer @ Bad Bird ReadsAugust 24, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    OMG, the Foreverland one looks amazeballs!!! I need to get it.

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 8:07 PM

      It was still on Netgalley last time I looked. Go for it! :)

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  23. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    I've got Where the Stars Still Shine on my Kindle and I need to read it stat. I keep hearing amazing things about it!

    Thanks for stopping by my STS.

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 8:07 PM

      Me too. I had to get it, just based off of the hype (not to mention the gorgeous cover that I'm a sucker for!)

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  24. JenAugust 24, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    I'm taking Where the Stars Still Shine on vacation with me -- hope we both love it!
    Thanks so much for stopping by! Jen @ YA Romantics

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    1. JillynAugust 24, 2013 at 8:08 PM

      I'd love to hear your thoughts when you're done with it! <3

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  25. JennaAugust 24, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    I'm excited to give Where the Stars Still Shine a chance. I loved her first book, and I'm excited to try the next one.

    Nice haul.

    My StS
    Jenn @ Book Beats

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    1. JillynAugust 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM

      I haven't read anything by her yet, but I've heard a lot of praise. Thanks for stopping by.

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  26. Lisa @ Lost in LiteratureAugust 24, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    I have Where the Stars Still Shine coming up for review soon. I hope it's as wonderful as it sounds. :) Enjoy your goodies!

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  27. Tammy SparksAugust 24, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    I saw WAITING TO CATCH FIRE on NetGalley and almost requested it...I hope you enjoy all your books! Thanks for visiting:)

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  28. Fall Into BooksAugust 24, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    I haven't heard of any of these, but I hope you love them all!

    Thanks for stopping by :)

    Amber @ Fall Into Books

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  29. AshleyAugust 24, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    I LOVE the cover for WHere the Stars Still Shine! Enjoy :)

    Thanks for stopping by.

    Ashley @ The Quiet Concert

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    1. JillynAugust 25, 2013 at 1:10 PM

      Me too. It's one of my favorites this year, for sure.

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  30. DiamondAugust 24, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Awesome. The Annihilation book has a badass cover! Thanks for stopping by my STS!

    Dee @ Dee's Reads
    http://diamondlovestoread.blogspot.com

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  31. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Where the Stars Still Shine is something that I've seriously been wanting, it looks so good! I want to request it since I'm autoapproved for Bloomsbury, but I'm so afraid I won't have time sigh >.<

    Fantastic haul, I hope you enjoy all of your new reads!

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    1. JillynAugust 25, 2013 at 1:11 PM

      I'm not gonna lie, I'm jealous that you're approved for Bloomsbury :)

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  32. letoile19August 24, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Oh I can't wait to read Inhuman by Kat Falls, it definitely sounds like something I would enjoy.

    Hope you enjoy your books!

    Estelle @ Reading in the Dark

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  33. vvb32 readsAugust 24, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    whoa- that cover for annihilation of forever land -whoa

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  34. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    Ahh, you got Where the Stars Still Shine! I'm so jealous! I'm still waiting to hear something. I thought The Annihilation of Forever Land looked good too! Happy reading!

    New follower via Bloglovin ❤

    Crystal @ Crystal in Bookland
    http://crystalinbookland.blogspot.com

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    1. JillynAugust 25, 2013 at 1:12 PM

      I hope you get it :)

      Thanks so much for the follow <3

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  35. Tressa @ Wishful EndingsAugust 25, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    The Annihilation of Foreverland looks interesting. I see you got Where the Stars Still Shine too. I got that Inhuman pack too, just forgot to add it. I hope you enjoy them all! Thanks for stopping by!

    Tressa @ Tressa's Wishful Endings

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  36. KateAugust 25, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Great haul this week! Hope you enjoy them. :-)

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  37. MaryamAugust 25, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Where The Stars still Shine has a such a pretty cover! Great haul. :)

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    1. JillynAugust 25, 2013 at 1:13 PM

      Right? I'm such a sucker for pretty covers. Thanks for visiting.

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  38. michie scottAugust 25, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    great books,visiting back for Stacking the Shelves,new GFC follower

    hope you can visit my
    Stacking the shelves

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  39. Jessica @ Step Into FictionAugust 25, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    I'm not a contemporary fan, most of the times, but I've heard people talking about Where the Stars Still Shine and I've had people telling me I should read it. I've been contemplating it every time I log in to netgalley. I may eventually give in...

    Thanks for stopping by! :)

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    1. JillynAugust 25, 2013 at 1:14 PM

      Contemporary seems to be hit or miss from me. Sometimes they're amazing, but other times boring and utterly pointless.

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  40. Ink Pages and WordsAugust 25, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    Where the Stars Still Shine looks to be a great read. I've seen it around on Goodreads and a lot of peoples lists. I hope you enjoy. Thanks for stopping by mine. Happy reading.

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  41. Vegan YA NerdsAugust 25, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Where the Stars Still Shine - yay!! I hope it's a wonderful read :)

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    1. JillynAugust 25, 2013 at 1:15 PM

      Me too, after hearing so much about it haha.

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  42. Shane @ItchingforBooksAugust 25, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Awesome haul. Happy reading :)

    follower

    http://www.itchingforbooks.com/2013/08/stacking-shelves-52.html

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  43. TaylorAugust 25, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    OMG haha I love the name of your blog, it's so clever! I've had my eye on The Annihilation of Foreverland for a while, 'cause that cover is something else. Hope you enjoy your books!

    Taylor @ Reads Over Needs

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  44. Michelle SantiagoAugust 25, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    awesome books this week jillyn! i'm interested in what you think of desire--i'm kind of iffy about picking up a serialized novel because i love reading my books straight through. happy reading :)

    hope you can stop by my StS.

    -michelle @ Michelle & Leslie's Book Picks

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    1. JillynAugust 25, 2013 at 1:17 PM

      I don't recommend reading them piece by piece. Desire was maybe 30 or so pages of absolutely nothing happening. It just introduced the concept. I think it has a chance to be good while read in one chunk, like a proper novel, but piece by piece, I think it's frustrating. My review, if interested:
      http://bitchesnprose.blogspot.com/2013/08/mini-review-desire-dining-club-part-one.html

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  45. Patrick CastroAugust 25, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    I so want to pick up Where The Stars Shine! Great haul, happy reading!

    Happy Reading
    My Haul: http://wwwthebookshelves.blogspot.com/2013/08/new-to-shelves-32-back-to-summer.html

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  46. Bob/SallyAugust 25, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! Donald reviewed the Foreverland books for me last month and he quite enjoyed them.

    Here's my new additions

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    1. JillynAugust 25, 2013 at 1:18 PM

      Oh good, I'm glad he liked them. I haven't heard much about them, good bad or otherwise.

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  47. Carmen B.August 25, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    The Annihilation of Foreverland looks really interesting! Happy reading :)

    My StS

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  48. Kate @ The Bookaholic BlurbsAugust 26, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Where The Stars Still Shine!! OMGosh! I want that one!

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  49. BungleAugust 26, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    The Annihilation of Foreverland looks amazing!! What a cover! And Where the Stars Still Shine is so beautiful looking!
    Hope you enjoy all your new reads.

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  50. Kelly August 26, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    You got Where The Stars Still Shines! That book looks amazing. I hope you'll enjoy it. :D
    Happy reading & thanks for stopping by my STS! (:

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  51. Jamie E.August 26, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    We both got The Annihilation of Foreverland! :) Thanks for stopping by my STS.

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  52. ChristineAugust 27, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    WHERE THE STARS STILL SHINE looks so good! I've seen lots of buzz circulating on twitter about that one. Hope you like it! THE ANNIHILATION OF FOREVERLAND has a super creepy cover haha. Hope you enjoy all your new books!

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    1. JillynAugust 27, 2013 at 9:13 PM

      Me too! Part of why I got it was because SO MANY people are talking about it!

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  53. UnknownAugust 28, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    You got some great looking books. Desire sounds really good.

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    1. JillynAugust 28, 2013 at 5:19 PM

      Thanks. Desire wasn't for me, though, unfortunately.

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  54. The Reading Nook ReviewsAugust 29, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    What a fantastic assortment this week! Enjoy all of your new books!

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  55. chucklesthescotAugust 31, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Sorry, I'm REALLY running late this week in my blog visits! It doesn't help when every visit results in more for my wishlist! *grins*

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    1. JillynAugust 31, 2013 at 1:28 PM

      No problem at all, haha. Thanks for stopping by!

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