Book Haul #38: Attack of the e-books

Never had I thought a day would come when I would purchase as many e-books as I do physical ones. I’m spoiled on the sweet deals I keep finding for e-books, but I doubt I’ll like them more than the physical copies. I’ll always prefer holding a book in my hand rather than reading on a screen.

Physical books

Monstress, Vol. 2: The Blood by Marjorie Liu, illus. by Sana Takeda

A fantasy comic book about a girl with a monster inside her. I loved the first volume, which I reviewed here. The story is dark and gory and has the feel of an epic fantasy novel and the artwork is absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait to get started.

A Study in Brimstone by G.S. Denning

The first in the Warlock Holmes series, this looks like a reimagining of Sherlock Holmes as a detective of fantastical things… I haven’t read the book yet, but that’s what I got from the synopsis. It looks like it will be very humorous though. I picked this up almost at random. I’ve always seen the book around so when I got a coupon from Barnes & Noble for a mystery novel, I bought it.

The Shadow Queen by C.J. Redwine

The first in the Ravenspire YA fantasy series, which I believe is a Snow White retelling: a princess seeks magic to get back her crown from the wicked queen who stole her throne and killed her father and a prince seeks magic to protect his kingdom from an invading army. I liked the cover of the second book so I got this one. In my mind, that made a lot of sense. Plus, I had a coupon for a YA novel from Barnes & Noble.

Cold Counsel by Chris Sharp

I can’t help myself. I always purchase one of the books I feature in my Tough Travels posts. In my most recent one, Cold Counsel and The Grey Bastards, by Jonathan French, stood out the most to me, but I only managed to purchase Cold Counsel (I had a coupon!) because no copies of The Grey Bastards are available anywhere. If you own The Grey Bastards, please tell me how you got it.

Also, Cold Counsel was fucking expensive! It’s a trade paperback and isn’t very thick but the cover price was like $21 or something. If I didn’t have a coupon, I probably wouldn’t bother or just get the e-book.

Normal by Warren Ellis

A sci-fi novel that was released in four parts by FSG Originals last year. It’s a techno-thriller novel about scientists and social scientists who study the future (they’re call futurists) and become depressed because of their work and are committed to a mental asylum called Normal Head, in Oregon. I borrowed this from the library because I liked the cover and have since read it and really liked it. I believe I read only the first part, though. It’s quite short at just 148 pages.

Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

I don’t think I’ve ever read Peter Pan, but I have seen the old film adaptation of it by Disney. I recently read an article by Christina Henry on The Appeal of the Dark Side of Fairy Tales, which got me interested in her new novel, Lost Boy, which is about Captain Hook. I immediately placed her book on my TBR and bought a copy of Peter Pan on Book Outlet. I’ve since read two reviews of Henry’s book, one negative and one positive, but I’m still curious and want to get it soon.

Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay

So I recently watched a video on where to start with Guy Gavriel Kay’s books and since this one was on Book Outlet, I got it. Kay’s books have often been recommended to me and I heard he’s a great writer so I’m curious to see if I’ll like this. I think it’s about a country that’s cursed and the people who live there can’t remember the name of it.

The Twelve Kings of Sharakhai by Bradley P. Beaulieu

Here’s another novel that was featured in a Tough Travels post. It stood out to me because those who recommended it said it has a kick-ass female protagonist, plus I often hear the book mentioned by other bloggers and vloggers. It’s another Book Outlet purchase.

E-books

Graceling by Kristin Cashore

The first in a YA fantasy series about a girl with a talent for killing. I’ve wanted to read this book since it was first published but kept forgetting about it.

The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

Another first in a YA fantasy series. This one is about a girl who must reclaim her throne, learn to be a queen, and defeat an evil sorceress (that’s a lot!). If I end up liking this book, I’ll have to get a physical copy. I really like the cover. It makes me feel cross-eyed.

Ancilliary Justice by Ann Leckie

The first in a very popular sci-fi series that I’m curious about. Seems to be about a woman who’s out to get revenge.

Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey

I’ve wanted to read this book ever since watching The Expanse on SyFy, which is the TV adaptation of the book. The TV show is a bit confusing to me so I thought the book would help me understand it better.

Hogwarts books from Pottermore Presents

I was craving Harry Potter after doing the Hogwarts Tag so I got these three e-books, which I’m currently reading and enjoying. They make me want more books in the series, which I’m glad to hear will happen.

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