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So. Many. New. Books.
That is not an apology or justification, just an acknowledgment that I have an even bigger stack of new titles than usual, and I love it.
Nonfiction
The Guynd: A Scottish Journal by Belinda Rathbone
How did I get it: Bought a used copy since my library doesn’t have it.
Why did I get it: Catherine made it sound irresistible.
Happy Pretty Messy by Natalie Wise
How did I get it: Bought a Kindle copy.
Why did I get it: My friend wrote it and it was a great deal.
The Miracle Morning for Writers by Hal Elrod, Steve Scott, and Honoree Corder
How did I get it: Bought a Kindle copy.
Why did I get it: Hard to resist at $1.99
Nigella Fresh: Delicious Flavors on Your Plate All Year Round by Nigella Lawson
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library.
Why did I get it: While I’m not sure that I’ve every made anything of hers, I love reading Nigella’s recipes.
Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less by Tiffany Dufu
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library.
Why did I get it: I don’t remember where I heard about it, but the concept is appealing.
Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven by Molly Gilbert
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library.
Why did I get it: Love reading cookbooks to get new ideas for dinner.
Salad for Dinner by Jeanne Kelley
How did I get it: Borrowed it from the library.
Why did I get it: I had the chance to go to the library BY MYSELF and I took the opportunity to browse the cookbook shelf.
Week in a Day by Rachael Ray
How did I get it: Borrowed it from the library.
Why did I get it: Like the concept behind this one.
The Farm Chicks in the Kitchen by Serena Thompson and Teri Edwards
How did I get it: Borrowed it from the library.
Why did I get it: It looked pretty.
It’s OK Not to Share and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids by Heather Shumaker
How did I get it: Borrowed it from the library.
Why did I get it: I don’t remember who recommended Shumaker’s books.
It’s Ok to Go Up The Slide by Heather Shumaker
How did I get it: Borrowed it from the library.
Why did I get it: Both of her titles were recommended (in a Facebook group? Some post I’m forgetting?)
Fiction
Bright Island by Mabel Robinson
How did I get it: Bought a used copy.
Why did I get it: I don’t remember how I heard about it.
The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner
How did I get it: Bought the Audible version.
Why did I get it: Love this series!
Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset
How did I get it: Bought the Audible version.
Why did I get it: It’s been highly recommended, and I couldn’t resist the deal of using only one credit to get that many hours of listening.
Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
How did I get it: Bought the Kindle version
Why did I get it: R is doing a Bible study on it, and he wanted a physical copy. I’m reading along with him, as their pace is only one chapter a week.
A Beautiful Poison by Lydia Kang
How did I get it: Selected it as my free Kindle First title for July.
Why did I get it: It sounded the most interesting to me out of all the available options.
Counted with the Stars by Connilyn Cossette
How did I get it: Kindle freebie.
Why did I get it: Interested by the setting.
The Faerie Guardian by Rachel Morgan
How did I get it: Kindle freebie.
Why did I get it: Worth trying.
Daemoniac by Kat Ross
How did I get it: Kindle freebie.
Why did I get it: The description sounded like it could be great.
Salted by Aaron Galvin
How did I get it: Kindle freebie.
Why did I get it: I’m intrigued by the premise – a mermaid story for boys.
Two Heads, Two Spikes by Jason Paul Rice
How did I get it: Freebie for signing up for the author’s newsletter
Why did I get it: He’s a prolific author, so if I like his style I’ll have lots more to read.
Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal
How did I get it: Borrowed it on audio from the library.
Why did I get it: The author was speaking at a nearby library in July, so I wanted to read his book before going to the presentation.
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
How did I get it: Borrowed it on audio from the library.
Why did I get it: It’s gotten a lot of buzz, so I wanted to give it a try.
An Unwilling Accomplice 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.
The Hanging Valley by Peter Robinson
How did I get it: Borrowed it on audio from the library.
Why did I get it: Next in the Alan Banks series.
Past Reason Hated by Peter Robinson
How did I get it: Borrowed it on audio from the library.
Why did I get it: Next in the Alan Banks series.
A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro
How did I get it: Borrowed it on audio from the library.
Why did I get it: Kate made it sound appealing.
The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright
How did I get it: Borrowed it on audio from the library.
Why did I get it: I’ve heard about Enright for ages, but had never read her before. I finally decided to try her when I saw the first was available from my library on audio.
The Four-Story Mistake by Elizabeth Enright
How did I get it: Borrowed it on audio from the library.
Why did I get it: Had to get the rest of the series.
Then There Were Five by Elizabeth Enright
How did I get it: Borrowed it on audio from the library.
Why did I get it: Next in the series.
Spiderweb for Two by Elizabeth Enright
How did I get it: Borrowed it on audio from the library.
Why did I get it: Next in the series.
The Madwoman Upstairs by Catherine Lowell
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library.
Why did I get it: My Jane Eyre-inspired reading focus continues.
The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library.
Why did I get it: August’s book club selection.
Among Others by Jo Walton
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library.
Why did I get it: I don’t remember how I first discovered this one, but the description sounded appealing.
Road to Paradise by Karen Barnett
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library.
Why did I get it: Jill mentioned it in one of her New on the Stack posts and I fell for the cover and premise.
A False Mirror 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.
Cain His Brother 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.
A Most Novel Revenge by Ashley Weaver
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library.
Why did I get it: Next in the series.
Plague Land by S. D. Sykes
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library.
Why did I get it: Jessica made it sound appealing.
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library.
Why did I get it: It’s gotten a ton of positive buzz.
I’d Tell You I Love You But Then I’d Have to Kill You by Ally Carter
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library.
Why did I get it: Jessica got me to do it.
A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library.
Why did I get it: I don’t remember how it came to my attention, but I was intrigued by the premise. It’s not a setting that gets much attention!
Savvy by Ingrid Law
How did I get it: Borrowed it electronically from the library.
Why did I get it: I think it was Amazon that recommended it to me. 
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