So I spent most of the September worrying about the new flat and the things we need to buy and all the other useless stuff that really needs no worrying. I ended up actually not having that much time to buy books, so this month’s list is a short one. But, boy, I wanted to buy a lot more books! I know that partially the reason why I limited myself, is that I have a lot smaller bookshelf in the new place and that kind of makes you appreciate the e-reader.
Anyways, here’s my list (if you call four a list) of hard copies of books I’ve bought in the past month!
Sally Gardner – I, Coriander
This is a book I have heard a lot about from my friends. I was under the impression that it is a very popular one, but as it turns out it doesn’t have that many reviews on goodreads. Anyways, after I read the description, I am quite eager to read it, hopefully it will be great.
The book takes place in the 17th century, London (I live there, ha!) and is about a girl named Coriander, who tells her childhood story – how she discovered that she has inherited magical powers from her mother – a fairy princess.
Pierce Brown – Golden Son (Red Rising #2)
This is a book that is actually for my boyfriend Tom. He is really keen and (as I am writing this) sits next to me and is reading it. He was very captivated with the first – Red Rising and seems that he can’t put down the Golden Son either.
To avoid spoilers (as I haven’t read any of them yet), I will not give a description. But, once I get to reviewing them, there’s a fair chance, that Tom might have a cameo in it.
Lucinda Riley – The Angel Tree
This book is one of those that I just picked up at a store and after reading the annotation decided that it could be a really interesting read.
The story is about Greta, who left Marchmont Hall thirty years ago, but now has returned after a tragic accident that has blanked out two decades of her life. But after returning, places and things are slowly starting to seem and feel familiar, so Greta explores more and more of her past and learns what kind of a person she really is.
Alan Moore, David Lloyd – V For Vendetta
This is another one that was mostly bought for my boyfriend, who is repeating a lot of ‘Remember, remember the 5th of November…’ every year and he apparently absolutely loved the film. I on the other hand hated the film, but believe that it was because of my young age, when I watched it, so now I am ready to give it another chance.
V for Vendetta is a graphic novel set in a futuristic fascist England. The book captures both the police side and the rebel side of the story and entwines it in a powerful story about loss of freedom and frighteningly realistic totalitarianism.
So these are the books I’ve purchased in the past month, I hope you enjoyed this little haul! As always, let me know your thoughts on the books in the comments bellow, as well as let me know, what books have you bought in September 2016!
October 4, 2016 at 16:56
That’s cute that you guys read together! I just realized I haven’t bought a single book in September. I don’t think I’ve bought anything since August! Those look like some good books! 🙂
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October 4, 2016 at 19:20
The Angel Tree is fantastic – it’s a very deep and moving book
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October 5, 2016 at 08:10
Thank you! I actually started to doubt my choice, when I was reading this post, because it didn’t sound quite as intriguing as when I was looking at it in a shop, but you put back the faith in me.
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October 4, 2016 at 21:44
Reblogged this on The Vanishing Writer.
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October 5, 2016 at 01:50
I read I Coriander like 8 years ago and really enjoyed it
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October 5, 2016 at 08:08
Good to know, I hope to get to it sometime this month! 🙂
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October 5, 2016 at 05:58
I love reading your book haul posts. I live in Dubai and find it difficult to buy books here as they are very expensive here ( as compared to India). Your posts give me books to check out on kindle (which belive me is a god send here).
Thank you
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October 5, 2016 at 08:12
Awww! I appreciated so much moving to UK, because books are so much more available in here, especially in English.
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October 5, 2016 at 19:31
I’m hoping to read V for Vendetta soon too! I have it on my desk and heard it was really good!
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October 6, 2016 at 01:28
That’s a lot bigger than my book haul XD
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October 6, 2016 at 22:16
I’m another one who loves to read about people’s book-buying, and you’ve chosen some really interesting ones. “The Angel Tree” and “I, Coriander” look especially intriguing.
Do you buy most of your books new, or do you buy second-hand? Or a mix of both?
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October 7, 2016 at 16:42
I buy both, I don’t frown upon used books. Usually, if I’m only sort of interested in a book, I will read an e-book or a second hand. If I think that I will love it (or both me and my bf will read it), I usually buy a new one.
From these the Angel tree is a second hand, as you might guess. 🙂 I like to save money (and to believe that somehow I’m saving planet and giving to charity that hopefully does good things with it)!
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