manda-rae reads a lot: manda-rae's Haul

Saturday, December 8, 2012

manda-rae's Haul

Stacking the Shelves consists of books we received in the last week, hosted by Tynga's reviews.

This past week has definitely put me in the mood for Christmas. I signed up for a couple of Secret Santas and Christmas card exchanges. They were so much fun, but I kind of got lost in my organization... Also, we received a live baby Christmas tree this past week from my family. It's about a foot tall and will be planted outside sometime next Spring. I'm kind of excited. But enough of my fun week, I want to hear from you guys...

Gifted:

From Inklings Read, part of The Broke and Bookish Secret Santa Exchange

Crewel by Gennifer Albin

Amazon | Book Depository | Goodreads

When I first opened up the package, my eyes jumped from the goodies immediately to the book. And a huge grin erupted. I've been dying to read this book. And now I'm going to...

Virals by Kathy Reichs

Amazon | Book Depository | Goodreads

After pulling out the first book, I thought, "Wait a second, there's another book here." And then I noticed which one it was. That grin turned into a sloppy happy dance.

Bookmarks, Chapstick, Card

I love it all!!! Especially the note on the card envelope. Thank you Sarah for the books and goodies!

Holiday Card Exchange hosted by Turning the Pages

Candy, Bookmark, Snowflake and Tea (plus the card) from Henry Circle - Thank you for the Holiday wishes! You put my ol' homemade card to shame with all of your goodies...
Santa Card with Book Quotes from Jessica at Crossroad Reviews - Thank you for the quotes, they made me chuckle or realize how true they were (I wish I lived in my favorite series).
Peace Dove Car from Angela at Royal Reviews - Thanks for the card!
Snowy Christmas Card from Tanya at Rantings of a Reading Addict - I'm meeting a lot of new people/blogs with these cards. I'm loving it!
Snowman Card from Angie at Angels are Kids and Furkids - A fellow Wisconsin-nite, yeah!
Cat plus Snow-Cat Card from Kendal at Kinx's Book Nook - This card made me burst out laughing when I saw the front of it. Wow!