Welcome to New on the Stack, where you can share the latest books you’ve added to your reading pile. I’d love for you to join us and add a link to your own post or Instagram picture sharing your books! It’s a fun way to see what others will soon be reading, and get even more ideas of books to add to my “I want to read that!” list.
Nonfiction
How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing with Your House’s Dirty Little Secrets by Dana K. White
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library
Why did I get it: Overdrive recommended it to me.
Small Move, Big Change: Using Microresolutions to Transform Your Life Permanently by Caroline L. Arnold
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library
Why did I get it: I don’t remember how I discovered this title.
My Life with Bob: Flawed Heroine Keeps Book of Books, Plot Ensues by Pamela Paul
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library
Why did I get it: It’s a book about books, of course I’m interested in it.
Charlotte Bronte: A Fiery Heart by Claire Harman
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically & in audio from the library
Why did I get it: It’s one of my book club’s trio of books for October.
Veganize It!: Easy DIY Recipes for a Plant-Based Kitchen by Robin Robertson
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library
Why did I get it: Overdrive recommended it to me, and the author’s name sounded familiar.
Work Clean: The Life-Changing Power of Mise-En-Place to Organize Your Life, Work and Mind by Dan Charnas
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library
Why did I get it: I like the premise of it.
On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety by Andrea Petersen
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library
Why did I get it: I don’t remember how or why I found this title.
A Touch of the Infinite: Studies in Music Appreciation with Charlotte Mason by Megan Elizabeth Hoyt
How did I get it: Bought a copy.
Why did I get it: Catherine said great things about it.
Fiction
A Distant Prospect by Annette Young
How did I get it: Bought it.
Why did I get it: It’s been on my lst but my library doesn’t have a copy. When I discovered that the Kindle version was only $2.99 I couldn’t resist. And so far I’d say it is TOTALLY worth buying, especially in case they raise the price soon. I’ve only just started it but I’m loving it so far.
The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner
How did I get it: Bought the Audible version.
Why did I get it: Love this series!
A Rare Book of Cunning Device by Ben Aaronovitch
How did I get it: Downloaded it from Audible.
Why did I get it: It’s a Peter Grant short story, and it’s currently free. Go get your own copy!
A Question of Honor by Charles Todd
How did I get it: Borrowed it on audio from the library
Why did I get it: Next in the Bess Crawford series.
A Long Shadow by Charles Todd
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library
Why did I get it: Next in the Ian Rutledge series.
A Dedicated Man by Peter Robinson
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library
Why did I get it: Next in the Alan Banks series.
A Necessary End by Peter Robinson
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library
Why did I get it: Next in the Alan Banks series.
Out of the Dawn Light by Alys Clare
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library
Why did I get it: I don’t remember how it ended up on my TBR list; it might have just been because it was a historical mystery.
The Sins of the Wolf by Anne Perry
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library
Why did I get it: Next in the William Monk series.
Philomena by Kate Seredy
How did I get it: Bought it.
Why did I get it: It’s a discontinued Sonlight title, and I generally trust their literature picks. I wanted a copy to eventually read to my kids or have them read for themselves.
The Many Worlds of Albie Bright by Christopher Edge
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library
Why did I get it: Someone in my Facebook book club suggested it for fans of Dark Matter.
The Thieves of Ostia by Caroline Lawrence
How did I get it: Borrowed it on audio from the library.
Why did I get it: Catherine mentioned it.
Winterbound by Margery Williams Bianco
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library
Why did I get it: I don’t remember how this ended up on my TBR.
The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
How did I get it: Borrowed it on audio from the library
Why did I get it: My friend Katie gushed over it.
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