Bought, Bagged and Wrapping it Up is where I share my new books, as well as what happened here at (un)Conventional Bookviews and elsewhere in the blogoshpere. I’m linking up with the usual suspects, AKA Team Tynga’s Reviews, Talk Supe and Caffeinated Reviewer.
STS #155 – Bought Borrowed & Bagged #105
Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews is all about the latest additions to your library – virtual or actual, with books that are bought, borrowed, won or ARCs you will be reading soon. Bought Borrowed and Bagged is a homage to to Barron’s Books and Baubles from KMM’ Fever series, and is hosted by Braine over at Talk Supe. Without further ado, here’s what I bought, borrowed or bagged this past week:
Thank you Entangled Teen and NetGalley!
Thank you HarperCollins, Avon and Edelweiss!
Thank you COYER girlfriends! I won this during the summer COYER, and I’m very happy it’s arrived on my kindle 🙂
The Sunday Post #105 – Wrapping it Up
Kim @ The Caffeinated Reviewer, is our hostess with the mostest for the weekly Sunday Post where I’m wrapping things up. It is the perfect opportunity to share what happened here on my own blog, as well as some of the happenings elsewhere in the Blogosphere.
Busy week, as I had a meeting with the professor who is supervising my Master’s thesis. I had a problem with the screen on my laptop, and Apple was amazing, repaired in 1.5 days (actually, replaced!!) and my guarantee paid for it, even if it was my fault it was broken…
My mom is here this weekend, and it’s so much fun to see how Freddy interacts with her, especially because they’ve only met once before… I keep wondering if he feels that there’s something special with her – she is his daddy’s human mom, after all.
This Week’s Freddy in Action:
- [13 Oct] Thirsty Thursday And Hungry Hearts #86 – Tempting Tempo Pt 2
- [15 Oct] Bought Bagged and Wrapping it Up #155
- [10 Oct] One Snowy Night by Jill Shalvis ★★★
- [11 Oct] Her Naughty Holiday by Tiffany Reisz ★★★★★
- [12 Oct] Tempting Tempo by Michelle Mankin ★★★★★
- [14 Oct] Mr. Mysterious by J. A. Huss ★★★★★
- [20 Oct] Thirsty Thursday and Hungry Hearts #87 – Her Naughty Holiday
- [22 Oct] Bought Bagged and Wrapping it Up #156
- [17 Oct] The Pact by Karina Halle ★★★★
- [18 Oct] One Was Lost by Natalie D. Richards ★★★★
- [19 Oct] Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole ★★★★★
- [21 Oct] Rebellious by ★★★★½
Karen @ Kissin Blue Karen wonders, Would You Still Blog if No One Ever Saw Your Posts?
Did you get some good books last week? What have you been up to this past week? Thanks for stopping by, I hope you’ve enjoyed your weekend, and that next week will be filled with awesome!
About Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.
Sounds like a good kind of busy with a meeting with your professor and a visit with your mom. That’s cute about Freddy really liking her. It would be interesting if it was because she is his daddy’s human mom.
Oh, nice haul. The Bronze Horseman! I’ve heard fantastic things about that one.
Have a good week!
Yes, definitely a good kind of busy, Sophia 🙂 Freddy has already met my mom once before, but this time, he’s completely crazy about her 😀
I’ve heard fantastic things about The Bronze Horseman, too, so of course, I had to get it 😉
Wow go Apple! And best of luck with your thesis as well. Freddy looks like he likes his picture taken. 🙂
Hope you have an amazing weekend!
Yeah, I was so happy about that – it would have cost me over $600 if I’d have to pay :O And that’s just way too much.
Freddy does like his picture taken, it’s like he understands that it’s one way we have to admire him 🙂
Now that’s great customer service!? Looks like a fun time with Mom! Yes to Jill Shalvis!!!! Hugs…
I agree, it was awesome 🙂
Jill Shalvis for the win!! I can’t wait to read this one 🙂 {{{hugs}}}
Love the Freddy pics this week…you just can’t have too much Freddy! Looks like you got yourself a nice haul this time round…nice! Have a good weekend!
I agree, it’s impossible to have too much Freddy, Chuckles 🙂 Have a good weekend yourself!
Freddy is just so darn cute! I picked up the new Jill Shalvis book this week as well. I have had The Bronze Horseman on my TBR forever – I really need to get to it soon. It is wonderful that you were able to get your laptop fixed so quickly. Enjoy your new books and your visit with your mom.
🙂 He is, isn’t he?
Oh, would you like to buddy read The Bronze Horseman?? I really want to get to it soon, I’ve heard that it’s fantastic!
Maybe? I have a huge stack of ARCs mocking me but depending on when you want to plan a buddy read, I could probably fit it in fairly soon.
I have loads of ARCs, too… let’s try to figure it out – I have a week off in a week 🙂
Give me a date that works best for you and I will make it work. I may read a lot slower since I don’t have time off until the end of November but I will do my best 🙂
How about the first full week in November? (November 6-12)
Sound great! I just sent you a message on Goodreads. Looking forward to reading this one together!
Glad to hear that everything went well with getting your laptop fixed/replaced. That’s great that your warranted covered it! Congratulations on your giveaway win! That cover is really cute. Hope you have a great week
Yes, that definitely made me very happy!! I need that laptop!
Twitter: BerlsS
I feel so bad that you’re COYER book just came this week. I was such a dodo and forgot to send the kindle prizes :/ oops. I hope you enjoy it though! I finally read a Karina Halle book and loved it, so now I’m interested every time I see her name. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for your review 🙂
I’m glad your screen got fixed! Yikes that would be a nightmare, especially in the middle of your thesis writing! And Freddy is too cute… I wonder if he smells his daddy on your mom? I always find myself wishing I knew what was going through Buffy’s mind. Gotta love our fur babies 🙂 Have a great weekend! {Hugs}
Don’t worry about it, Berls!! I know how time just kind of passes too quickly for all of us 🙂
I loved the Halle books I’ve read so far, and on top of that, she was a lot of fun to hang out with!!
You know, Freddy has never met his dad, but he might smell something that kind of ‘feels’ familiar to him?
Have a great weekend yourself. {{{hugs}}}
How do you find the time to get so much accomplished? lol I love the Freddy pics! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Colletta
I’m not sure, Colletta… Most of the time, I don’t even feel like I actually accomplish all that much 🙂
I’m very curious about Infinity because I really like Jus Accardo’s writing and her stories, but she has a habit of not finishing her series and it’s frustrating – I’ve been waiting for the next Denazen book since FOREVER. So, I’m going to wait until all books in this new series is out unless it’s a standalone.
I’m excited to read Accidentally on Purpose. I’m loving the covers of the series too!
Oh wow! That was terrific that your computer got repaired so quickly. I’m sure that was a relief for you.
I hope you have a great week ahead and happy reading!
I have only read one other Accardo book, and I really enjoyed it. I can’t remember if it was part of a series, though. It’s hard when authors kind of skip finishing a series, it’s frustrating to keep waiting on an instalment because the story isn’t completely finished.
I’m excited about Accidentally on Purpose, too. Jill Shalvis always manages to make me feel so good.
It was definitely a relief to have my computer repaired so quickly, I have a lot of writing to do these days for my thesis, and I want to do my best to finish it before the Christmas break.
Awesome haul of books this week. I hope you love all of your new books. Freddie is so cute with his daddys mom.
Grace @ Books of Love
Thanks, Grace 🙂 And yes, Freddy was completely crazy about her – it made for some fun photos, too 🙂
Seeing The Lie reminds me I still have to read The Debt. I love these books but it always takes me a while to get to them. And as always Freddy is SO cute!
I love Karina Halle! This series is so well done, and I’ve been listening to the sexy Scottish brogue on audio *swoon*
Good luck with the thesis….and how great to get your Apple replaced so quickly.
I love the cover of F*ck Love….and all the photos of Freddy and family.
Enjoy your week!
I agree, Laurel-Rain, I was elated the repair was done so quickly!
Have a great week yourself 🙂
Glad Apple solved your problem so easily! Good luck with your thesis!
Thanks, Nicole!!
I almost request Infinity, because I read her Eternal Balance series and liked it. I can’t wait to read your review. I’m flailing around ATM since you bought The Bronze Horseman. That’s one of my all-time favorite books/series. Enjoy!
Good luck working on your thesis!
I really wanted Infinity, so I was very happy when I was approved, Tiffany. And I’m so happy The Bronze Horseman is one of your all-time favorites!! That’s what Melissa – a blogger I met at the book fest in France a couple of weeks ago – told me, too. And she’s the reason why I had to get it 🙂
Thanks 🙂 I do need some luck too, to hold on to my motivation 😀
Great customer service from Apple Lexxie! Very impressive. I hope Freddy (and the rest of you) enjoy your mother’s visit!
And Paullina Simons… I haven’t read her work for ages!
I know, right? I was definitely impressed, too, Deb! My mom has already left *cries* but a few days visit is better than no visit!! And I’m going to Norway in February next year with Freddy and the two youngest kids 😀
It’s so cool that Apple got your computer fixed so fast! I hope that you have a fabulous time with your mom, and a have a wonderful week! 🙂
I know! I was impressed, Anna.
It was great having my mom here for a few days – she’s already on her way back home to Norway now, though 🙂 it was short but sweet.
I couldn’t find Shalvis’ title at Netgalley. I’m waiting to hear back from Edelweiss on my request for it. In the mean time I’ll read the novella that comes before it.
I haven’t found any of Shalvis’ titles on Netgalley after she started working with Avon, Jennifer. I hope you’ll enjoy One Snowy Night, and that you’ll be accepted for Accidentally on Purpose 🙂
Looks like you’re got some great new books this week. Awesome 😉
And how fun that Freddie is so good with your mom. I definitely think animals can tell if someone is special to there owner.
Good luck with your thesis. 😉 Have a great week and happy reading
Yeah, I’m impatient to get started with these, Maureen 🙂 Thanks!!
Oh lots of good new books!! I recently got The Lie, F*ck Love and Accidently on Purpose too. YAY for Apple coming through with the computer. Hope you have a great week!!
Oh yay, Grace! I hope we’ll both enjoy them 🙂
Oh cute pictures like always! I hope you’ll enjoy your new reads girl! happy reading!
Thanks, Melliane 🙂
I love Apple! I have always had wonderful customer service from them! Glad your mom got to visit! Thats great! Hope you have a great week!
It’s the first time anything I’ve bought from them has broken, and I’m really happy with how it worked out so quickly, and that my warranty paid for it 🙂
Have a great week yourself, Samantha 🙂
Twitter: limabean74
Apple can be nice sometimes with stuff, I think over the years they have gotten better with how things are treated. Sometimes they can be difficult when it comes to repairs.
Dexter loves, like LOVES, my mom. I think he knows she is another one of me. He goes crazy when she comes over, even if she was here for a couple hours leaves and comes back it’s like she was gone forever. Dogs are amazing little furry babies, they do remember when they meet someone because of the smell. Their noses can remember so much, it’s amazing.
Have a wonderful week, my beautiful friend! Miss you lots and Happy Reading! oxoxoxo
Twitter: Kissinbluekaren
Awwwe those pictures of Freddy are so cute! Maybe he smells his Dad on her luggage, clothes, person, who knows? It is kinda cool how family Freddy is tho. Thanks for sharing my post. Great haul this week and congrats on winning a COYER! Have a great week!
Ohmygosh I love the puppy pictures! So cute! I never had a pet growing up (still don’t) and while I don’t think I’d want one in the near future, I love visiting my friends’ houses that have pets. 😀
I love the cover of the Accardo book! I didn’t know she was publishing something new. That is gorgeous!
I hope you enjoy all of your new books, Lexxie! Have a fabulous week. =)
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
Love Freddy pics! What a social little dog he is! That’s fantastic about Apple! I hate when technology stops working for any reason and it’s always so good to have it not be a massive hassle. The Jill Shalvis book looks great! Her Lucky Harbor series is one of my favorite contemporary romance series but I’m so behind on her books. Have a great week!
Twitter: talksupeblog
My tech issues are neverending. Mostly my gadgets needs replacing, unfortunately I’m not making enough bank hahaha!
So excited you bought The Bronze Horseman, it’s one of my all time favorite novels ever! Wee! Excited for you to read it!
Eeek!! More Freddy Photos!!! Glad you brought the Bronze Horseman! I really need to buy that book!
Twitter: lattenightsbook
I got Jill Shalvis’ book too!!! I hope it’s a good story.
Aww so glad Freddy is getting along with her!
Have a good week!
Wow that is good of Apple!
Freddy is getting so big, I have been away from the Sunday Posts for a few week and he has definitely grown!!
Have a good week!
It’s great they honored the guarantee and fixed it so quickly. I laughed out loud at your Freddy pics! I sure enjoy them. My dog treats my mother in a special way too.
Nice book haul!!! Have a great week!
Congrats to your win 🙂 I ´have F*ck Love on my wishlist too. Happy reading and have a great new week. And thanks for visiting my blog 🙂
Best wishes
Vi @ Gone With The Books
I might be a little envious of the books you added to your shelf this week, wifey! But there is one we now have in common…The Bronze Horseman. Maybe we’ll have to experience that one together??
I hope you enjoyed your company! I’m sure you all had a great time with your mom visiting and it’s wonderful that Freddy was so accepting. He’s so dang adorable!!
Have a wonderful week, wifey! *BIG HUGS*
Infinity looks really interesting!! I just love your dog pictures every week too! So cute! 😀
Aw, I love these pictures of Freddy! Glad your visit with your mom is going well. My grandparents were here a couple weeks ago and my dog loved them!
-lauren
I haven’t been by in forever, but one thing is the same, you still love Jill Shalvis books and I have yet to read one. I have two in paperback and I haven’t started. Looks like a good haul. Love the cover of the contest win. I’m on a Harry Dresden bent. Every time I think I need a break I put a hold on the next installment. Ghost Story is up and I saw you weren’t super thrilled with this one. Oh, great buddy review/chat with Brandee for The Pact!
Twitter: Mollykatie112
I always love seeing pictures of Freddie! He’s so cute and I am glad your mom enjoys him as well. Sorry your laptop messed up but Yay for Apple giving you another! I have had The Lie in my tbr pile for awhile. I need to read it! And Smut by her as well.
I’ve never heard of Infinity before but my is that cover stunning. I’m looking forward to your review of that one! Oh, and I hope you had a lot of fun with you mum being around 😀
I don’t know any of the books you’ve added to your collection Lexxie but I hope you’ll enjoy them 🙂 That’s great of Apple to repair your laptop for you that quick – and free! YAY! *high five* Oh and I hope you enjoyed having your mom around and Freddie too ♥