Stacking the Shelves #3

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews in which book bloggers share their latest bookish acquisition.

If there’s one thing to be said of today’s corporeal spoils, it has to be look at those covers!

Physical Copies

The League of Unexceptional Children (ARC) by Gitty Daneshvari

In the tradition of my copies of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Fans of the Impossible Life, The League of Unexceptional Children, too, is gifted by the author herself. Thank you so much Gitty! Isn’t this one the prettiest?

Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford

I don’t know if it’s the cover or the title—wait, what? No. I do not suggest I’m contemplating about offing myself—but when I saw this on display during a visit on my favorite book store, I felt like I had to have it. Call me a romantic or whatever. And no, I had zero knowledge of this title prior to that chance encounter, but hey, it’s from HarperTeen. So.

The Accidental Afterlife of Thomas Marsden (ARC) by Emma Trevayne

What is it with middle grade books being all attractive like that? I mean. Yeah, I got this from last week’s #BookwormsUnite, which was super awesome.

E-galleys

Li Jun and the Iron Road by Anne Tait with Paulette Bourgeois

I’m one of those Asians whom, now that I actually love reading, have consumed more, say, John Green books than literature that is reflective of my own continent. That needs to change, obviously, and this one promises a strong female lead.

Heartache and Other Natural Shocks by Glenda Leznoff

Suicide and heartache. Uh, welcome to the fluffiness of my wolrd!

What about you? What did you pick up this week?

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Stacking the Shelves #2

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews in which book bloggers share their latest bookish acquisition.

Notice how I bought new books even though I haven’t started on last week’s spoils. Hush now. I did start a new book. And, I guess, I’m lucky I don’t buy in bulks. Otherwise, I’ll have a ginormous pile sitting in the corner. But I digress!

Physical Copies

Vanishing Girls by Lauren Oliver

Sometime last year, I saw a Paper Lantern Lit video featuring Lauren Oliver. And since then, I wanted to try this author. I decided Vanishing Girls will be my introduction. Side note: until I have this in my hands, I didn’t realize how chic its cover is!

Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith

I LOOOOOOOOOVE WINGER! Naturally, I’ll go for another Andrew Smith book.

E-galley

Ferals by Jacob Grey

A youngster hero? Crows? A combination of Neil Gaiman and Batman? Yes please!

What are your recent bookish acquisition? Have you read any of these titles? Which do you suggest I read first? AND are you a hoarder? Let’s talk in the comments below!

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Don’t Judge the Book by Its Cover

But, really, don’t we all do? I mean, I certainly do not determine whether or not I pick up a book solely by its cover but it’s a factor. And a good deal at that. Pretty much just like how a query letter is the writer’s first impression on the agent/publisher, a cover is what draws us, readers, initially to the book. I love me some thoughtful, beautifully crafted cover designs. And today, I share my personal favorites from contemporary young adult titles. (In no particular order.)

   

Eleanor & Park • Paper Towns

   

The Night We Said Yes • Paperweight

   

The Beginning of Everything • Simon Vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda

    

Mosquitoland • A Little Something Different

   

The Perks of Being a Wallflower • I’ll Give You the Sun

   

Playlist for the Dead • Cinnamon Toast and the End of the World

 

Between the Notes

Look at how simple and lovely that Eleanor & Park is! Seriously, all of Rowell’s books have gorgeous covers. Olga Grlic, who does these amazingness, is a Cover Design Wizard! I also adore how minimalist the layouts for Meg Haston’s Paperweight, Janet E. Cameron’s Cinnamon Toast and the End of the World (I just love that toaster + toasts!) and Michelle Falkoff’s Playlist for the Dead are. Not to mention this edition of John Green’s Paper Towns with its seemingly childlike scribblings. Now, in the case of Robyn Schneider’s The Beginning of Everything, one look at this charming cover (trust me, it’s 1000% more attractive in person) had me thinking I’ll definitely have this book in my hands before I even checked out the synopsis. And it’s a win, so yaaay! Gimme some good illustrations and typography and I’m absolutely on board.

What about you dear readers and friends? What book covers have you been obsessing lately?