Kitties & Pretties is my version of the various weekend book haul show-off memes such as Stacking The Shelves, The Sunday Showcase, In My Mailbox, Owl Post, etc. It goes like this: I set up and arrange the various books I’ve received lately, wait for one of my curious kitties to come investigate, then start snapping pictures. Or I let my husband pick up Winky, my blog mascot, put her in a bag (she likes being carried around in a bag – she’s weird and awesome like that) and place her on the table next to said book haul. Which is what happened above. 🙂
(Kitties & Pretties is free for anyone to use, with a link back to my blog)
Winter is nearly over and it’s time for another edition of Pretties & Kitties. These are all the books I’ve acquired so far in 2014. And this time I’ve got an extra-special surprise because Grrr, my beautiful but attitudinal girl is making an appearance!
Isn’t she gorgeous?
So one morning I opened my book-shaped package and found a copy of Of Poseidon, but I had to leave so I just left it on the back of the couch. That’s totally Grrr’s spot, so I suppose I shouldn’t have been surprised to find her next to it, but when I tried to move it she reached out and grabbed it. So I just left it there. Most days I find her cuddled up next to it, and though I’m super-grateful to Janae’s Book Obsession and would really like to read it, she’s made it clear that it’s hers now!
Since Jack is enamored of Grrr, (though sadly their relationship is decidedly Dickensian – meaning he’s Pip and she’s Estella), he likes to lay near her on the puffy couch. So while he was doing that, I thought I’d place a book or two on him. He didn’t mind.
The Sowing by K. Makansi. Thank you to The Best Books Ever!
Paris Cravings by Kimberley Montpetit.
Thank you to the author, Kimberley Montpetit. She even included a bookmark that smells like chocolate! How cool is that?!
I decided I had to get a picture of both of them with their books.
So I gave Jack the copy of Allegiant I bought, since it matches his fur.
This next picture is Winky (dark) and Vinnie (light) with all the stuff I got from Amazon with Swagbucks.
Yes, Vinnie is licking Allegiant. Maybe he thinks if he licks it, that makes it his. Either way it was adorable.
Anyway, I got Allegiant and all three seasons of Avatar: The Last Airbender just from doing online surveys for Swagbucks. Check it out if you want, it’s actually legitimate. I earn at least $25 a month. (Yes, that’s my referral link. You don’t have to use it.) 🙂
I also have to show you guys this picture, with Vinnie in mid-yawn.
He’s such a goofball. 🙂
And here is Wink with my new copy of Insurgent (and Vinnie’s tail).
Next we have a box of ARCs with a Vinnie!
He’s a kitty, so of course he loves boxes. I won these beauties from Two Chicks On Books‘ Blogoversary. Thank you so much!
Her Dark Curiosity by Megan Shepherd I did a little happy dance when I saw this one. I’ve wanted it forever. Just look at the ridiculous gorgeousness of that cover!
Independent Study by Joelle Charbonneau I already have an ARC of this one, so guess what that means? It means GIVEAWAY. Stay tuned. 😉
Salvage by Alexandra Duncan I’d just heard about this one and it sounded really interesting. I think I’ll be starting it soon. Not sure I can get a review done before it releases April 1st, but I can try!
White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L. Armentrout I actually wasn’t interested in this one at first, but I read the first page and was hooked. You can read my review here.
Now we have Wink with my new reiki textbook.
Looks like she’s meditating, huh? Appropriate. 🙂
Here we have Vinnie on top of the bookshelf with my penguin robe and my pretty new copy of Asunder.
Asunder by Jodi Meadows won from A Dream Within A Dream. Thank you!
So those are my books! Pretty, aren’t they?
March 15th, 2014 at 9:57 PM
HOLY CR*P woman Great haul! I hope you enjoy your books!
Check out OUT’s STS
Leydy from OUAT & RCE
March 15th, 2014 at 10:38 PM
Ah, I forgot to mention this is what I’ve gotten since January 1st. I still think it’s a nice haul. 🙂 Thanks for the comment – it made me laugh. 🙂
March 16th, 2014 at 9:30 AM
What an awesome haul and your models are beautiful!
March 16th, 2014 at 11:43 PM
Aww thank you so much! 🙂
March 16th, 2014 at 9:39 AM
Kitties make the best book models! It looks like you have a great haul this week!
Jessica @ Tales Between the Pages
March 16th, 2014 at 11:51 PM
They totally do! Thanks!
March 16th, 2014 at 9:56 AM
Nice haul! I love the look of most of these – especially want to get my hands on White Hot Kiss & Salvage. I hope you enjoy all of your books 🙂 My STS.
March 17th, 2014 at 12:17 AM
Definitely check out White Hot Kiss and I’m pretty sure Salvage will be awesome too. Thanks!
March 16th, 2014 at 12:47 PM
The pictures are adorable, I know how much cats like to pose but mine def need to be in the mood and I need to catch them in the right moment. Have a great week and Happy Reading!
My Sunday post is here
March 17th, 2014 at 12:18 AM
Yeah I have to have my husband help me with cat herding. And Grrr hardly ever is up for it, so I lucked out this time. Thanks so much!
March 16th, 2014 at 2:31 PM
Ooo, I loved Of Poseidon and White Hot Kiss! I’m on the tour for Salvage, so I’ll be reading that one soon. I have The Testing but have not read it yet. I enjoyed Cinder, but I never followed up with the rest of the series D: I hope you love that series! And all of your new books.
Thanks for visiting my blog! Have a fabulous week!
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
March 17th, 2014 at 12:23 AM
White Hot Kiss was awesome, and I’ll read Of Poseidon when Grrr gives it back…hehe.
You’re so welcome! You too!
March 16th, 2014 at 10:45 PM
Awesome, awesome stack! I hope you enjoy them all!! Thanks for stopping by too. 🙂
March 17th, 2014 at 12:26 AM
Thanks so much!
March 16th, 2014 at 11:31 PM
I thought J. Armentrout was not for me either at the start, but just like you, she caught me 🙂 Your kitties are awesome !
March 17th, 2014 at 12:26 AM
Yay! Thank you! And yes, she’s pretty great.
March 18th, 2014 at 9:44 AM
What a cute take on the meme! You’ve got some great ones here – The 5th Wave, Unearthly, Scarlet, and Cinder are excellent. I’m also excited to read Salvage. I didn’t really care for The Testing and Independent Study, though. There just wasn’t anything interesting or original in the story. Hope you enjoy them all!
Stephanie @ Inspiring Insomnia
March 18th, 2014 at 7:58 PM
Thanks so much! Glad you like. 🙂 I’m waiting to read The Testing series until Graduation Day comes out, so we’ll see.
March 18th, 2014 at 7:46 PM
Cute cat pics
March 18th, 2014 at 7:57 PM
Thank you! 😀
March 19th, 2014 at 10:56 AM
KITTIES! Looking gorgeous. ❤ And lots of awesome books as well 🙂 I pretty much loved Of Poseidon. Hope you will enjoy all of these 🙂 Happy reading. ❤
Thank you so much for commenting on my blog. ❤
Love, Carina @ Carina’s Books
April 12th, 2014 at 11:41 PM
Yes, kitties! Thanks for reading and commenting 🙂
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April 12th, 2014 at 11:41 PM
Thanks for the tip!