It’s Stacking the Shelves day! Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, which is all about sharing the books that you’ve acquired in the past week!
It was my birthday last weekend so today I’m sharing my birthday book haul! I was very spoilt for my birthday with lots of lovely gifts including some fabulous new books! My husband collects records in the same way I collect books so we understand each other and he never minds giving me books as gifts. I feel incredibly lucky!
The gorgeous hardback of Three Things about Elsie by Joanna Cannon! I did put this on my wish list as I read a proof copy and loved it so much that I knew I had to have a finished hardback as well.
Spaceman by Mike Massimino
I’ve already read this book – I started it as soon as I finished opening my presents and I loved it so much. It’s such a good book, especially if you love the space shuttle and want to know more about how astronauts train.
Endless Beach by Jenny Colgan
I love Jenny Colgan’s books so I was super happy to open this gift. I’m excited to escape into this book soon.
The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night by Jen Campbell
I’ve had my eye on this book for a while but hadn’t actually seen it in real life until I opened my gift – it’s such a gorgeous naked hardback. I’m really looking forward to reading this short story collection!
Relish by Prue Leith
I love Great British Bake Off and had seen Prue Leith interviewed on TV a couple of times while that was on and it seems like she has had a fascinating life. This book was such a surprise but I’m really keen to read it (it’s a doorstop of a book though so it might take me a little while!).
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
This book is so gorgeous and it’s one I’m really intrigued to read soon. I’ve spent a lot of time over the last 18 months or so working on health stuff and that includes regular mindfulness and mediation so this book seems like it will be a perfect read for me.
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie, Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie, N or M? by Agatha Christie, By The Pricking of My Thumbs by Agatha Christie, and Postern of Fate by Agatha Christie
I’ve been enjoying re-reading some Agatha Christie books in recent years but I somehow never read the Tommy and Tuppence series so I’m looking forward to reading this set of books.
Inside the Wave by Helen Dunmore
This poetry collection sounds like it will be an emotional read but it’s a book I definitely want to read when I’m in the right frame of mind for it. I was excited to get a copy of it for my birthday.
Reservoir 13 by Jon McGregor
I’ve been so keen to get hold of this book and almost bought it on ebook recently so I’m glad I didn’t because the hardback is stunning. I love Jon McGregor’s writing so this book will be a real treat to read.
The Story of Beatrix Potter by Sarah Gristwood
This hardback is another book that is so lovely and my photo doesn’t do it justice. It’s a beautiful book with glossy photos and I’ve enjoyed looking through it. I’m excited to read it soon.
I also got a Nirvana record, a gorgeous dressing gown, some lovely new toiletries, a bag, money and book vouchers! So I was very spoilt… 🙂
So that’s my most recent book haul! Have you got any new books this week? If you join in with Stacking the Shelves or if you’ve done a book haul on your blog this week please feel free to leave your link below.
RatherTooFondofBooks 
Reservoir 13 is one of those books that stays with you once you’ve finished. I had to listen to the Reservoir Tapes on iPlayer as soon as I’d finished. I hope you enjoy it.
Ooh what a lovely birthday book pile! Because I’ve had a recent birthday book haul myself, I’ve been Very Good for 2 weeks and only bought a teeny tiny copy of Paul Gallico’s “Mrs ‘Arris Goes to New York” (sequel to “Mrs ‘Arris Goes to Paris”) on holiday. And book tokens for later in the year when we’ve read all our birthday books for both of us – hooray!
Fabulous haul and wonderful thst your husband mind buying more books for you. I’ll be putting my post up soon and will come back with the link.
Ah, what a lovely birthday present! Sounds like a good time was had by all… especially the booksellers.
So many pretty books ❤ I really hope that you enjoy them!
Beautiful birthday book haul. Lucky you. I read Three things about Elsie last weekend, I couldn’t put it down.
Happy Birthday! What a fab pile of books!!
What a lovely book haul, Hayley! Such great books, and a nice variety, too. I hope you’ll enjoy them all.
Happy belated birthday!!! That’s an amazing book haul. Hope you’ll enjoy all of them. Happy reading!
My STT
What wonderful birthday books! There are so many tempting ones…and Three Things About Elsie is on my list. I also love Jenny Colgan’s books. Enjoy! Thanks for sharing.
Happy birthday and yay for books! The best presents if you ask me. 🙂
Love the look of those Agatha Christie editions!
Happy Belated Birthday!!
I have the Beatrix Potter book too…it’s just lovely isn’t it x
A belated happy birthday! What lovely presents. I’d love to read the Jo Cannon but will have to wait for the paperback 🙂 I hope you enjoy it!
Looks like you had a great birthday. I want to read the Jen Campbell book. Didn’t know it was a naked hardback. That makes it better.
Happy birthday! Three Things About Elsie is on my TBR list, so I hope you like it!
Happy Birthday. Looks like you made out with all kinds of goodies.
Happy Reading
JoLee
Mine
Happy birthday. What a lovely book haul and presents. I’m going to make time to read Jo Cannon…so many books and too little time.
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Happy belated birthday! Some really nice additions to your collection there. 🙂
Happy (belated) birthday! The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night is a lovely short story collection. Let me know your thoughts when you read it 🙂
A very belated happy birthday to you! 🎁
Wow, that’s a haul! Spaceman looks very interesting. If you want to learn more about astronauts and how they train, you should read Endurance, the memoir by Scott Kelly. I absolutely loved it.
I’m sorry I missed your birthday!!! I hope you had a nice day, and I’m glad to see you were spoilt, you deserve it! xxx