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!

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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ARCs/Review Copies

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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!

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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.

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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.