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Stacking the Shelves (2)


Stacking the Shelves is a new meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews.  It's a great way to showcase the books you receive during the week and check out some really cool blogs.

This week I received two books.  Honestly, I should not have picked up any but NetGalley sucked me in while I was bored at work.  I have been going back to my old favorite, historical fiction, and these ones look pretty good.   

 From NetGalley: 


The Secret Keeper by Sandra Byrd


Days of Splendour, Days of Sorrow by Juliet Gray

What books did you pick up this week?
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  1. KristanMay 6, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Historical Fiction is a guilty pleasure of mine too. Both of these books look great and I'm in love with the covers. Hope you enjoy!

    Kristan @ Lost Amongst the Shelves: STS

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  2. TyngaMay 6, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    I hope you enjoy them both!
    Happy Reading!

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  3. UnknownMay 6, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Awesome Haul! Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

    Old Follower! :)

    Visit My STS Post!

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  4. SilverlightMay 6, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    The cover to The Secret Keeper is so pretty! Love those dresses!

    Enjoy,

    My Stacking The Shelves
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  5. AfavoriteEnglishteacherMay 6, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Interesting choices . . . after the trilogy I just finished, I had to download a copy of Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles.

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