For the most part I am really good about buying books. We have such a wonderful library system that if I stay on top of my holds I can often get new releases the first week or two after it was released. I think part of my non-buying comes from having bought every philosophy book I have ever wanted in grad school most remained unread. In fact I have two big boxes to list on Amazon.
Now I only buy books on sale, pre-ordered at low prices, and usually only after I’ve already read them. With me going to so many signings like Dark Days that I shared about last week it’s really hard for me to resist buying a book just because the author is so nice and personable but I’m trying to put my foot down. So this isn’t a Top Ten list for me. This is actually my exhaustive list of books I HAD to buy that are still sitting on my shelf.
Oh and before you leave be sure to visit my link party an add any post you want to promote (even your TTT). A new one will start tomorrow evening but last week’s party is still up and I’m always trying to get more bookish posts since I’d like to feature some of you! I’m linking up with The Broke and the Bookish.
- Masque of the Red Death – what can I say it was one of my first signings – Smart Chicks Kick It – and Bethany was so cute and I had been really curious about her book before that.
- Everbound – I LOOOOOVED Everneath and needed to buy this at Brodi’s Everbound release party.
- Etiquette and Espionage – This was the book club pick for this month plus the cover was so stinking gorgeous but it ends up book club is meeting at the same time as my niece’s birthday party so I haven’t read more than a few pages of this.
- Pivot Point – Kasie was in town. The book sounded good. She was cute. I have a weakness for debut authors.
- Prodigy – I really liked Legend. I follow Marie Lu on twitter and she’s awesome and of course she was in town for the Breathless Reads Tour. I don’t regret this purchase one bit but I’d probably not have rushed to buy it if she weren’t coming through
- Unravel Me – Come on Tehareh is one of the nicest, funniest, sweetest people ever and she did a signing here. I really liked Shatter Me but I’m not sure if I would have bought the books if she weren’t in town. But everyone says Shatter Me is amazing so I’m happy to own them!
And even though I have confidence I’ll like each of these if you want a sure thing. check out my Books I Recommend Most Often posts. These are the books that I not only read and enjoyed and that I HAD to own as well but that I also find myself telling people “you’ve just got to read this!”
Alicia♥ says
ERMYGOD.
I haven’t read any of those books!! These are all new releases that I’m really looking forward to, and Everneath has made it on my list haha :)
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marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
Everneath is super fun I hope you like it when you get to it!
Belle of the Literati says
Masque of the Red Death is on my list, too! Waiting for sequels to come out before I start it…
And oh my gosh, Unravel Me NEEDS to be moved up and read soon! Everbound is fantastic!! And Prodigy is super intense and really, really good! :)
marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
I know everyone says that about Unravel me my sister almost shook me yesterday telling me I had to start it haha
elena says
I recently read Etiquette & Espionage and it was fun overall! It made me curious about Gail Carringer’s other series. Unravel Me was one of my most anticipated and I really enjoyed that. :)
marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
Oh I’m glad to hear you liked those too. I really need to make a point to get to them!
Rachael-Madison ^__^ says
Hey! Thanks for stopping by earlier (:
Anyways, EVERBOUND was AMAZING >___< I loved it so much – much more action than the first, which I already loved. ETIQUETTE & ESPIONAGE seems interesting too!
~ Rachael-Madison @ Moosubi Reviews!
marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
yeah I love this, I’m always nervous about buying books I haven’t read yet
Aylee says
I’m usually pretty good at resisting buying books, as well. But it’s impossible not to when you go to an author signing! I have to say, I’m really jealous of all the author events you’ve been to! Also I have to say that Etiquette and Espionage was totally FUN and FAB! Hopefully you can get to it soon!!
marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
Oh I’m glad to hear another happy E&E report I’ll definitely have to read it soon.
Angelica @ Paperback Princess says
I just bought Etiquette & Espionage this weekend, hope that you get to read it soon :D
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Becca Bee says
Unravel Me is a lot better than Shatter Me, in my opinion. The writing is less scatted about and the emotions and twists are powerful. I loved the Masque Of The Red Death, and I’m actually in the middle of Pivot Point right now.
My anxious life says
I need to read Legend and get started on that series soon!!! Everyone talks about how good it is! Here is my Top Ten Tuesday
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Sabina says
I haven’t read any of these, in fact I haven’t read Shatter Me or Everneath to be able to read the new ones in the series! I have Prodigy and Etiquette & Espionage and I’m hoping to get to them soon.
I’m trying to resist buying books (and borrowing books, and review requests)as I have way too many to read on my physical shelf. I’m hoping to get through what I own this year.
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bookrockbetty.com says
haha… can’t believe you haven’t read unravel me. how could you hold back after all that chapter 62 hype?! can’t wait to hear what you think of it. are you a warner or an adam kinda girl?? ( please say adam, please say adam)
Mmmm… pivot point is another I need to conquer. I am borrowing it from a friend and it just sits there. I’ve heard it’s so great though! I think an entire day should be added to every week designated for reading and nothing else.
Smallgood says
I have a hard time resisting books from author events. I have several signed copies of books that it’s very doubtful I’ll read them. Lesson learned: read a sample or read the entire book first.
marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
Seriously it’s so hard, you want to support and all but it can really add up $ wise as well as book shelf wise!
Sara @ Forever 17 Books says
I still need to read Unravel Me too! I LOVED Prodigy though. And Everbound was amazing, and I wasn’t one who loved the first book. Pivot Point may end up as one of my favorites for the year. I hope you eventually get a chance to read some of these! :)
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Megan Monell says
It is smarter to buy books only after you’ve read them. My library system is good, but only if I’m looking to read older series. New releases don’t seem to come in time for me. I take advantage of Kindle sales like crazy, though!
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Jessica @ Books: A true story says
You must read Pivot Point! And Everbound was fantastic! I’m trying to reduce my book buying, too. With my kindle, I’m getting a lot better and waiting until right before I read a book to buy it. I mean, what’s the point of buying it earlier when I only have to wait 60 seconds for it to download? But seriously – Pivot Point. Get on it :D
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Cecelia says
I haven’t bought any of the books on your list… unless we count Etiquette and Espionage, which I’ve had out from the library for so long now that it’s costing me an arm and a leg… (too many good books, too little time!)
Thanks for sharing your list!
quinnsbooknook says
Everneath is on my list! I haven’t ever read the first book yet. I just put Etiquette and Espionage on hold at the library. I do hope to get it soon, because it looks like a ton of fun.
Lynn @ Books on the Bay says
Ughhh! Unravel me is on my TBR list but I haven’t even bought it yet (eep)!
1girl2manybooks says
I liked Prodigy! You should definitely try and take that one down off the TBR shelf soon
Joie says
Ahh, Unravel Me is still sitting on my shelf as well! Etiquette and Espionage is on my TBR list so I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!
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Vi Nguyen says
Girl, you need to get on top of this & read those sequels asap! Prodigy is AMAZING! Unravel Me is even better than the 1st & Everbound is so awesome! Pivot Point was a good debut, too.
Vivian
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Cody Doll says
I just ordered Everneath and Etiquette and Espionage from the library so I will be reading those soon. I love seeing what you are reading, it keeps me reading too. =]
Cody
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