November-December Book Haul: “Happy Holidays” Edition

Hello again and welcome to another book haul! It’s the last book haul of 2021. While I was unhauling many books I also treated myself to some new reads because “Christmas” and also:

Now onto the book haul!


Bought

Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall – A graphic novel! Not too sure what it’s about but I believe it has some horror elements.

Body And Soul Food by Abby Collette – Cozy mysteries are my jam! So hyped to read this!

You Make It Feel Like Christmas by Donna Hill & Francis Ray – I love to find new holiday reads! I’ll save this book for a read later in the year.

Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood – This is an Ethiopian-inspired fantasy retelling of Jane Eyre. Picked up this book during the Barnes & Noble sale.

Soultions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh – I picked sequel during that huge 50% off sale at Barnes & Noble. I really enjoyed Brosh’s previous book.

Adventure Stories for Daring Girls by Khoa Le – I’m a sucker for illustrated books so I had to pick up this one, lol. The artwork is stunning.

Dragon Goes House Hunting Vol.1 by Kawo Tanuki – I was eyeing this series months ago and missed the change to pick up it. I’m glad I could find copy. The title sums up the series.

Chi’s Sweet Home by Konami Kanata – A cute cozy manga that’s one of my favorites to read! It’s lighthearted and fluffy!

Stand Up, Yumi Chung by Jessica Kim – I found this middle grade read at a bargain. It’s a story about a young girl who is an aspiring comedian.

My Pathetic Vampire Vol.2 by Ishikawa Rose – I picked up volume one months ago and found volume two on the bargain shelf. Hope to start this series too!

The King of Crows by Libba Bray – The last book of the Diviners series! I’m excited to do another buddy read with Zezee With Books for the final installment.

The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring – I’m always intrigued by horror novel so this was a cover buy. I think this is supposed to be a psychological thriller.

Living Room Matsunaga-San Vol. 7 & 8 by Keiko Iwashita – Love this series! I’m so close to finishing up my collection.

I got these books for spending my Harlequin bucks (earned through their subscription box program). I picked Just For The Holidays by Adriana Herrera and One Christmas Wish by Brenda Jackson.

Ode To Keisha by Jamila Rowser & Trinidad Escobar – It was floating around on Instagram so I pre-ordered it. It’s an  is an autobiographical comic about friendship, racism, and identity.

Hover Girls by Geneva Bowers – I love this artist and I was happy to get a physical copy of her webtoon. It’s a story about monster-fighting magical girls.


Gifted

My TBTBSanta package for 2021! A big thank you to DeAnne from The Wandering Wordsmith blog. You spoiled me so much! Lots of goodies and anticipated reads in my holiday package.
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Bookmail from Honey Magnolia PR. 

Gigolo All The Way by JN Welsh, One Spark of Magic by Iris Bolling, and Pining Over You by JN Welsh!

Pre-Teen Wolf by Lucy Eden – Got some lovely book mail from @honeymagnoliaco December.e! It’s a part of the Shifter Escapes series. I love all the themed goodies that came with the book. Thanks again to Honey Magnolia and Lucy Eden!💖

The Geeky Bartender by Cassandra Reeder – A gift from my friend Yali full of geeky and fandom inspired cocktails. I can’t wait to try some of these drink recipes.


ARCs/Review Copies

Savvy Sheldon Feels Good As Hell by Taj McCoy – I’m a sucker for illustrated romance covers so I picked this novel from Netgalley. This is a romance novel about a debut rom-com about a woman who gets a full-life makeover after a breakup. Review to come soon!

Goliath by Toni Onyebuchi – A sci-fi novel that features A desolated Earth is the vivid backdrop. I’ve heard a lot about this author so I’m excited to dig into this book. Review to come soon!

To Marry And To Meddle by Martha Waters – This Regency romance series is so much fun! I’ve reviewed the previous books on the blog before and thoroughly enjoyed them. Review to come soon!

Flirting With Fate by J.C. Cervantes – A romance YA debut with a tale of family, fate, and finding love where you least expect it. Review to come soon!

Love Decoded by Jennifer Yen – Another heartfelt about the unexpected consequences of one teen’s quest to help her friends find love. This is another YA pick. I love the cover art design. Review to come soon!

Rebel Without a Claus (The Tink Holly Chronicles, #1) by Abagail Drake – A fun holiday romance that has a mixture of magic and mystery. Review to come soon!

From Fame to Ruin by Jina S. Bazzar – I’m a bit behind on my reading reviewing schedule but this review will be up in February. It’s a standalone romantic thriller that has multiple povs.


That concludes my November-December book haul! What books did you buy these past months? What books have you recently added to your TBR? Tell me in the comment section below.

8 thoughts on “November-December Book Haul: “Happy Holidays” Edition

  1. So many good things to read! How do you have time to do anything else, other than pet them and welcome them to their new digs? 😉

    I’ve been reading the psychological suspense novels of Fuminori Nakamura. Very compelling, short, fast-paced. I could get addicted to these! Heheh

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