Stacking the Shelves #68

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BOUGHT

The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare

Ever wondered about the enigmatic, mysterious warlock Magnus Bane? The only character to appear in every Shadowhunter book, Magnus has a past even more shrouded in mystery than his present. I've teamed up with acclaimed YA writers Maureen Johnson and Sarah Rees Brennan to create the Bane Chronicles, the back (and front) story of Magnus told in ten linked tales.

Look for short stories like Vampires, Scones and Edmund Herondale; The Rise and Fall of the Hotal Dumort; Saving Raphael Santiago and What To By the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything (And Who You're Not Officially Dating Anyway).

Rush Revere and the American Revolution by Rush Limbaugh

Liberty, my wisecracking horse, our old friends Cam, Tommy, Freedom, and I are off to meet some super-brave soldiers in the year 1775. Yep, that's right. We'll be visiting with the underdog heroes who fought for American independence, against all odds, and won! But not before eight very real years of danger and uncertainty. Be a part of Rush Revere's crew as we rush, rush, rush into a time when British rule had become a royal pain, and rebellion was in the air. We'll be on hand to see two lanterns hung in the Old North Church, prevent a British spy from capturing Paul Revere, and grapple with danger at the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill.

The extra special part of this trip is that right here in the twenty-first century, Cam's dad is a soldier fighting in Afghanistan, and Cam has been pretty angry that he is away. Visiting with exceptional American heroes like Dr. Joseph Warren and George Washington, racing along after Paul Revere on his midnight ride, and seeing the Declaration of Independence signed make Cam see his own dad in a new and special way.

But don't worry. Along with danger, excitement, and patriotism, there will still be time to stop for a delicious spinach, oats, and alfalfa smoothie. No, wait, that one's for Liberty. The kids and I voted for strawberries.

Now let's open the magic portal to the past!

This Week, On The Reading Hedgehog.........

November 10, 2014 - Monday

Review: The Haven - Carol Lynch Williams

November 11, 2014 - Tuesday

Top Ten Tuesday #65: Top 10 Characters I Wish Would Get Their OWN Book

Teaser Tuesday #26

November 12, 2014 - Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday #67 + WWW Wednesday #37

November 13, 2014 - Thursday

Review: The Colossus Rises - Peter Lerangis

November 14, 2014 - Friday

Review: The Witch's Curse + Adventures in Flatfrost - Jordan Quinn

November 15, 2014 - Saturday

Hedgehog Life: November 2014

Next Week, On The Reading Hedgehog........

November 17, 2014 - Monday

Review: Silver - Chris Wooding

November 18, 2014 - Tuesday

Top Ten Tuesday #66: Top 10 Sequels I Can't Wait to Get

Teaser Tuesday #27

November 19, 2014 - Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday #68 + WWW Wednesday #38

November 20, 2014 - Thursday

Review: Blue Lily, Lily Blue - Maggie Stiefvater

November 21, 2014 - Friday

Review: Empire of Shadows - Miriam Forster

November 22, 2014 - Saturday

Guest Post: Reviewer Behavior

Hedgehog Life: November 2014

I can't believe November is almost over! Before we know it, it's going to be CHRISTMAS! Am I excited about that? Yes and no. Christmas has always been my most favorite holiday; I mean, there aren't many holidays that take up an entire month! But Christmas also equals super duper busy time at work, and I'm tired enough the way it is from the last two months. So, yeah, it's a double-edged sword.

Anyway, November has been going pretty well. I haven't been getting as much reading done as I wanted because I have been in an oddly crafty mood. I've returned to making jewelry (which I haven't done in ages), and I've been busy trying to plan out my closet renovation. I own too many clothes, but I can't justify getting rid of any of it because I wear it all on a regular basis. And yes, I have already gotten rid of/re-purposed all of the stuff that is plain too worn out. I am very good about re-purposing stuff. I will not throw out lace, ribbon, or anything that can be cut up and fashioned into. . . .something.

What I have read so far in November has been amazingly good. Especially Blue Lily, Lily Blue. Just wow. I cannot wait for Book #4 in this series.

In other news. . . .Well, I guess that is my news. The next Books to Movies will be, of course, Mockingjay Part 1, whenever I get around to seeing it in theaters and writing my review (hopefully soon)! I've been busy with the typical stuff: work, dance classes (did I mention I'm doing swing dance now?), Bible studies, hanging out with Hedgie and my sister in my fleeting spare time, and more work. Exciting, right?

On book buying for the month: I've been really good! There aren't many new releases I want, and because I sort of, kind of did an expensive clothes shopping trip (I needed some new dance dresses, okay?), so I'm saving my Powell's order for December and January. That's reasonable, right? That's responsible money managing. . . . .Never mind the dresses I bought (we're trying to forget about that).

Hope you guys are having a lovely November, and that you also have a marvelous Thanksgiving! Can't wait to kick off the Christmas season with a medieval-style Yuletide Feast (that's going to be awesome!!). Until then, enjoy the rest of the month!