The Innocent Smiley: Stacking the Shelves #18

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Stacking the Shelves #18

Stacking The Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews and is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

I won an ARC of The Carrier of the Mark from Kelley @ Oh, The Books!

And then I also won the giveaway hosted by Faye, Rashika, and Aimee @ The Social Potato, and picked to receive All The Bright Places (which I am reading right now, no surprise)

So, I am currently back at college now, and happy to be back to my normal routine. And of course new classes and work and BEING PAID (to watch videos of babies).

Since things are bound to get a little hectic, I've laid out a few rules for myself when it comes to blogging and also buying books. I'm planning to only read a set number of different blogs on the weekends, Tuesdays, and Thursdays nights. I've also been really good at scheduling posts for some reason, but that's not likely to continue because I see the huge piles of workload ahead of me and blah.

I'll do what I can. And hahahha, look at all those posts I haven't commented back on. Whoops. I WILL GET TO THAT.

Also, I have come up with a plan to buy one new 2015 release each month. This year, my goal is to keep up with the new releases that I want to read, because last year I did a HORRIBLE job of reading ANYTHING published in 2014. Haha yeah it was bad. But this year that will NOT happen.

I think I can spare $10-20 a month on a book per month.

So yeah. THAT IS THAT. How was your week?

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Aneta · 532 weeks ago

I haven't heard of the Carrier of the Mark before but it looks absolutely fantastic! I'm definitely adding it to my TBR.
Great Haul, I hope you have a lovely weekend :)
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afterwritten 30p · 532 weeks ago

YAY YOU WON TWO BOOKS HOW IS ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES GOING

I wish I could get paid to watch videos of babies. :P Even though I don't like babies. At all.

I'm back at uni as well and really hope I can keep up with blogging... So far I think I'm aiming for maybe three posts a week? TTT every week, then my Keep It Queer feature every other week, so about three reviews a fortnight, or maybe two reviews and a discussion post. HOPEFULLY IT WILL ALL WORK OUT. I've been fairly good at scheduling posts as well (by this I mean I have posts scheduled for next week, but er, that's it BUT THAT'S PRETTY GOOD FOR ME).

YOUR PLAN SOUNDS GOOD. I LIKE IT.
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sharonbernt 39p · 532 weeks ago

I AM SO EXCITED FOR ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES I CAN'T EVEN. Carrier of the Mark looks super cool as well! I love your plan to buy one new release each month, except there are so many awesome books coming out in February. I mean, The Sin Eater's Daughter, Red Queen, A Wicked Thing, The Winner's Crime... I swear, it's absurd. Which one will you choose?
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Grace Fonseca · 532 weeks ago

Nice haul of books. I see that you got so many new books. They look awesome. Congrats on the win.

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jazmen · 532 weeks ago

Nice win! Happy reading and good luck with school!

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Erica · 532 weeks ago

Congrats on winning those books! And...your being paid to watch videos of babies? Uh....uh...what? Am I the only one questioning this? :) Great goals, and wonderful choices on what to read and when! Awesome post, Val!
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Nobody@TheStoryGoes · 532 weeks ago

Glad things are getting back to normal for you!

I'm also really behind on comments, I think it's never ending, you can just never not be behind on comments and if you are one of those people whose never behind then you must have an unknown superpower.

I hope All The Bright Places didn't completely break your heart(though that may be impossible)! =)
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Cait @ Paper Fury 124p · 532 weeks ago

ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES IS THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD. AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH. AND HERE ARE SOME TISSUES AND CHOCOLATE.
*breaths deeply*
Also. Congrats on winning 2 things!! That is awesomeness. ^_^ And that is a very good plan to buy a book a month. I want to do that...but not necessarily for 2015 releases. Just for ANY books. Because I never buy books and I love books and I like to eat them.

*stuffs face*

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iskultripscans 74p · 532 weeks ago

Yay, you finally got the book I sent you! I can't wait to see what you think of it? Will you be sniveling, emotional, crying wreck? Or will you be a disappointed raven? Don't ask me why I said "raven". It just... sounded cool. Lol. And endearing. Maybe. Ah, I should stop playing that blasted Bird Dating Simulation.

And that's a great plan of buying 2015 releases each month! I've already bought 3 books this January, so I may dothat next month or in March. Small steps, little bird.

See, I really should stop playing that blasted Bird Dating Simulation.
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Abby · 532 weeks ago

Lucky lucky lucky you! I bought All the Bright Places too and I started it but hold it off for a moment! :D How was it? Do I need the FEELS EMERGENCY KIT????? I kinda have one.

I was a terrible reader last year and I'm trying to catch up with 2014 releases first before I start buying 2015 books! :D Goodluck and happy reading! <3
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endlesspages3 22p · 532 weeks ago

OMG VAL YOU GOT ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES. I'VE BEEN WANTING TO READ IT FOR SO LONG. I REALLY HOPE YOU LIKE IT.
How's it going so far? Also, it's awesome that you want to buy new releases this year. My parents don't approve of buying books, so I'd be lucky to buy 5 books throughout the year, haha. Goodluck! <3

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anabutterfliesoftheimagination 57p · 532 weeks ago

How is All the Bright Places? I've heard only good things about it. Also, you are being paid to watch videos of babies?!? Is this what you were talking about when you said that you liked being paid to participate in psychological experiments?
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joyousreads 92p · 532 weeks ago

I think it's fantastic that you're able to set a schedule for yourself. Balance is the key, isn't it? Anyway, congratulations on your winnings!

Have a great week, Val. :)
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kaylasanchez2 69p · 532 weeks ago

Ooh I’m really excited to see what you think of All the Bright Places! I had some mixed feelings about it, but the portrayal of mental illness was on point.

I hope we both can stick to our new book buying promises - it was really strange for me to go to the store and not buy two or three books!
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Shannon @ ISAM 71p · 532 weeks ago

Yayy! All the Bright Places! Now we can all feel the pain together ;) Also, did my time management post motivate you to think about your time? I am going to tell myself that it did, even if you tell me that you had this post scheduled way in advance because you are inherently better at time management. We know it's true, but let me have this one. Also, you and I need to swap lifestyle choices for a few weeks. I would be well rested and have a few dollars in the bank, and you would have ALL the books and maybe a twitch from exhaustion. Yay, plans!
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delicateeternity 69p · 532 weeks ago

I swear everyone who has read ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES has been raving about it. It makes me pretty interested in reading it, even if I didn't originally have it on my TBR. As for CARRIER OF THE MARK ... I have only heard bad things XD Hopefully you like it!

I have set myself to only buy one book per month but they likely won't be new releases because I am quite terribly at keeping up with new releases. And besides, I like reading some older books! Shiny-ness doesn't always mean goodness when it comes to books.

Hopefully you can keep up with blogging and life things, Valerie!
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