As this is the only book haul post I have done, you'll have to take my word for it that I don't normally buy this many books in a month. But Half Price Books had a week-long sale, and my friend introduced me to the huge Half Price Books near her house, and I am a weak, weak person when it comes to shiny, pretty books.
The Iron King, The Iron Daughter, and The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
I've heard a lot of good reviews of this series from several bookTubers, so when I saw these at my local HPB for $1 a piece, I had to give them a try. I've already started The Iron King, and though I am a little disappointed in the writing style so far, I do intend to finish it and read the rest of the series.
Rebel Angels by Libba Bray
I bought A Great and Terrible Beauty at my local HPB earlier this year, and though I still haven't gotten around to reading it, seeing the sequel for $2 was too good to pass up.
Goliath by Scott Westerfeld
Yes, this is the third book in the series, and no, I haven't read books 1+2 yet. I told you, I have a problem. Interestingly enough, I could only find this book in paperback, while I could only find books 1 and 2 in hardcover. I prefer my books in paperback, and I already bought books 1 and 2 for my friend for her birthday, so I didn't feel like buying them a second time. So yeah, that's my excuse for buying a book I can't even read yet.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
I'm trying to read more classics, and this is one of the many books most people read in high school that was left off of my courses' reading list. I found it in the clearance section, and I couldn't resist. I probably won't get to this one until the end of the year, I'd like to save it for October for my Halloween-themed reads.
A Wind in the Door by Madeline L'Engle
I am such a big fan of A Wrinkle in Time, but I haven't read any of the sequels yet. In addition to blogging (and hopefully vlogging soon) about books, I'm more actively recommending books for my friends and family. I think my brother would like A Wrinkle in Time, but I want to read the whole series so we can get excited about it together.
Falcondance by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
I love Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. She is the reason I've loved vampires long before Twilight was a thing. I started this book in high school and something turned me off of it and I never picked it up again. I found it for 50 cents (50 cents! I think that is the cheapest I have ever gotten a book, other than for free).
House Rules, My Sister's Keeper, and The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
Jodi Picoult was once my favorite author, and though some of her plots have bumped her out of that placement, she has one of the best writing styles of anyone I've ever read. I've already read My Sister's Keeper, but it is my favorite book by her, and I wanted a copy to highlight. I read the first chapter of House Rules and The Storyteller online, and I can't wait to read the rest of them. I actually got a new copy of The Storyteller at Barnes and Noble because I am so excited for it.
Mirror Mirror and Lost by Gregory Maguire
Gregory Maguire writes retellings of fairy tales, which I am obsessed with, so obviously I have to keep checking these out. I'm also listening to the audiobook of Mirror, Mirror, and I'll be writing a review of it once I finish it.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenGregory Maguire writes retellings of fairy tales, which I am obsessed with, so obviously I have to keep checking these out. I'm also listening to the audiobook of Mirror, Mirror, and I'll be writing a review of it once I finish it.
Another classic I've been meaning to read. I also have this on my Kindle and am in chapter 12, but I really want to have a physical version to highlight. I love the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, and I can't wait to finish this book and watch the series again.
Never Let Me Go by Kasuo Ishiguro
I was so excited for this movie, but I wanted to read the book before seeing it. Cut to a few years later, and I still haven't read it. But I found it in the clearance section (clearance sections are another one of my weaknesses, in case you couldn't tell) and I had to pick it up.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
I already have this book technically, but the one series that I share with my four siblings isn't going to last us for long. I've already found books 4, 6, and 7 for cheap last year, and my sisters bought me the UK versions of books 1 and 2, so all I need is book 3 for my personal set to be complete.
Well, that is it for this month. I'm so excited about all the pretty books for me to enjoy! Of course, I will be going on a book buying ban now to combat this, but it is so worth it. I'll be back soon with some more book talk!
Happy reading,
Katie
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