Hi everyone! It’s officially time for another book haul post. This time I’m clumping June and July in together, as I didn’t buy many books in either of those months. Now let’s get onto it!
Verity by Colleen Hoover
Initial Thoughts: Colleen Hoover seems to be absolutely everywhere at the moment, but somehow I still haven’t read any of her books yet! When I saw Verity in The Works last month I couldn’t resist picking it up, I love a good mystery and I think this will be something I really enjoy.
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
Initial Thoughts: Books about travel are always a must for me, so when I saw this I knew I had to pick it up… Especially after all the stellar reviews on booktok! I’ve wanted to visit Spain for a while now so I’m really excited to delve into the Spanish setting. I also find fake dating books so much fun so I can’t wait to see what it’s like in this!
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Initial Thoughts: Somehow I still haven’t read anything by Emily Henry, and I think Book Lovers is the perfect place to start! I love books about book lovers (they’re always so much fun) and enemies-to-lovers is a favourite trope of mine. The small town setting sounds super cute too!
Love And Other Great Expectations by Becky Dean
Thoughts: I’ve actually already finished this one and it was such a cute read! I loved Britt’s exploration of England and her character development was really amazing. I also loved her relationship with Luke, which was absolutely adorable – I was shipping them right from the start! I would definitely recommend picking this one up.
Tag, You’re Dead by Kathryn Foxfield
Initial Thoughts: When I saw this in Waterstones I knew I had to pick this up! I read It’s Behind You last year and it was one of my favourite reads of the year, so I really hope I love this just as much! I think the idea of a live-streamed tag all across the city is such a fun concept and I can’t wait to see what the execution is like.
See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Initial Thoughts: Ok so technically this belongs on my May Book Haul as it was a birthday present, but it arrived this month so I’m including it here! I can’t wait to read another book by Rachel Lynn Solomon, I loved Today Tonight Tomorrow so I have really high expectations for this. I love the college setting and time travel aspect, which is super cool! I definitely think this will be my next read.
And that’s it for today’s post! As you can see I ended up with quite a few contemporaries and mysteries, which is perfect for the summer – I know I always blast through contemporaries in the hotter months and I can never resist a good mystery!
Have you read any of these? What new books have you been buying recently? Let me know in the comments!
I hope you enjoyed this haul!
Ceri
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The Spanish Love Deception is high up on my TBR list too! I also want to read Book Lovers, and Love & Other Great Expectations sounds so good. I haven’t read any of Colleen Hoover’s books yet either.
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I really hope you enjoy all of those – and I’d really recommend Love And Other Great Expectations, it’s amazing! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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These all look fantastic! I’ve got Book Lovers on my TBR list still
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They truly do! I hope you enjoy Book Lovers when you get to it, thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Brilliant titles. Especially intrigued by the Spanish book.
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Thank you! Ooh yes I’m so excited for that one, I love books set in other countries so I think I’ll really enjoy it. Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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We’re so happy that you liked Love & Other Great Expectations.
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Yes it was absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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I haven’t read any of these books, but I have heard of some of them! Book Loves sounds intriguing because I LOVE the enemies-to-lovers trope. That’s great to hear you enjoyed Love And Other Great Expectations
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Yes enemies-to-lovers is so good – and I think Book Lovers will be another excellent example of it! I really hope you enjoy it if you pick it up. I’d definitely recommend Love And Other Great Expectations too, it was amazing! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Book Lovers was excellent – Emily Henry is now an auto-buy author for me. I love books set while characters are vacationing in other countries – I feel like I’m along the vacation with them! Great choices!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it, I remember reading your review helped convince me to add it to my list! Me too, they’re always so much fun. Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Oo, so many good books here! I love the sounds of The Spanish Love Deception, and Love and other Great Expectations. 🙂
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There truly are! I really hope you enjoy them if you end up checking them out, thank you so much for reading and commenting 🙂
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We still need to read Book Lovers!
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I hope you enjoy it when you get to it! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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These all sound great. I haven’t heard of most, but I have heard lots of great things about Colleen Hoover. Might have to purchase one for holiday.
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Oh they definitely do! I hope you like Colleen Hoover if you end up reading anything of hers. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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I haven’t heard of any of these titles but from the cover alone, Verity is one I’d pick up straight away. Like you, I like a good mystery, so this sounds like a great summer read! x
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I’m so glad I could bring them to your attention then! I really hope you enjoy Verity if you end up reading it, thank yous o much for reading and commenting x
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What a great haul! I also haven’t read a book by Colleen Hoover yet, but I’ve heard wonderful things about Verity! Tag, You’re Dead is right up my alley and I’m so excited to pick it up. I can’t wait to read your reviews! Thank you for sharing and happy reading!
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Thank you! I’ve heard such great things about Verity too and I’m excited (if a little nervous) to see if it’s worth the hype. I really hope you enjoy Tag, You’re Dead and my reviews! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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Fantastic book haul. I’m giving Coleen Hoover’s books a go too. Happy reading
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Thank you! I hope you end up enjoying her books. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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The more I read your book haul posts the more I realise there’s so many books in the world. My favourite book has to be The Alchemist. I’ve never heard about these, but Love and Other Great Expectations sounds like a book I’d get x
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Haha I’m glad to hear that I’m introducing more books to you! I haven’t read The Alchemist yet but will have to check it out. I really loved Love And Other Great Expectations so I hope you do too if you end up reading it! Thank you so much for reading and commenting and for the recommendation x
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Ooo these sound like really good books, I’m very much looking forward to hearing your thoughts on them! I honestly wouldn’t have a clue half these books existed if it wasn’t for your blog so I very much appreciate you sharing them with us and writing such great, in-depth reviews. Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
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They truly do, I’m so excited to read them all! I’m so glad to hear that you’re enjoying my blog and find my reviews helpful, that’s exactly why I do it! Thank you so much for reading and leaving such a sweet comment xx
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I love the sound of Love & other great expectations.
Adding this one to my reading list.
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I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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I’m not a huge mystery reader but I’d love to check out Verity! I remember seeing Colleen Hoover everywhere when I was a more avid reader (and had more time lol). I’ve only read November 9 by her and loved it! I’m sure a mystery by Hoover would be fantastic too 🙂 Cute post! x
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Ooh I really hope you enjoy it if you end up reading it – it does sound like a fab mystery! November 9 is actually on my list too so I’m really glad you loved it. Thank you so much for reading and commenting 🙂 x
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I’ve only read Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover and highly recommend that. Have heard good things about Verity too. I read Book Lovers last month although it took me some time to get into it I did enjoy it very much!
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Ooh I’ll have to look into that one, I’m glad you enjoyed it – and Book Lovers too! Thank you so much for reading and commenting and for the recommendation.
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Such amazing titles, Ceri! Love& Great Expectations sound like something I’d definitely read. Happy reading and thank you so much for sharing x Penny
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Thank you, Penny! I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did, thank you so much for reading and commenting x
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Tag You’re Dead instantly jumped out at me, especially the striking cover!
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Oh me too, I didn’t actually know it was out yet but I saw the cover in the shop and was pleasantly surprised! Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
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I’ve read Verity and Book Lovers before! Both are great and Verity is very suspenseful!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed them both! Ooh I love the sound of that, I’m so excited for Verity. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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You’ve picked up some great sounding books. I love anything that’s an easy read at the moment. Something to just sit in the garden and get lost in.
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Oh I definitely have, I’m so excited for them all! Me too, I’m all about quick and easy reads this summer. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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These books sound great! And they look like they are perfect summer reads. I hadn’t heard of any of these, but it is fun to get introduced to new authors and titles. I’m looking forward to reading your reviews on them! 🙂
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Yeah they definitely do, I’m really hoping to read a lot of them this summer! I’m so glad I could introduce you to them, thank you so much for reading and commenting 🙂
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ahh i’ve been meaning to read see you yesterday for the LONGEST time – it just seems like such a fun read!!! adored this haul so much and hope you love ALL of these !! ❤
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Honestly same, I’m so excited for it – I really hope we both enjoy it! I’m so glad you liked my post, thank you so much for reading and commenting ❤
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nkdfhsadgsdgh THIS IS ABSOLUTE PERFECTION OK?? all the books look so good AND FINGERS CROSSED YOU LOVE THEM!! i’ve only read verity and spanish love deception from your list AND, UM, ENDED UP PASSIONATELY HATING BOTH OF THEM?? but also verity is highly adicting and also slightly creepy SO I DEFINITELY SUGGEST YOU READ IT SOMETIME YOU’RE SURE YOU HAVE LONG LENGTHS OF FREE TIME!! because you wont want to be disturbed 😭 HOPING YOU HAVE BETTER LUCK WITH BOTH THE BOOKS THAN I DID and am very excited for all your thoughts!! also omg the cover of Tag, You’re Dead looks amazing EXCUSE ME WHILE I GO CHECK OUT THE SYNOPSIS I’M EXCITED NOW
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Ahh thank you so much! I’m so sorry you didn’t enjoy The Spanish Love Deception and Verity, it’s honestly the worst feeling when you read a book you don’t click with. I’m so here for the creepy vibes with Verity though so I’m crossing my fingers I’ll enjoy it more than you! I hope you enjoy Tag, You’re Dead if you end up reading it, thank you so much for reading and leaving such a long comment.
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I’m adding The Spanish Love Deception to my TBR! It looks fun, and I’m pretty sure my last fiction read was from one of your lists (it was Don’t Tell, Don’t Tell, Don’t Tell by Liane Shaw), and I enjoyed that.
I also like to read books about different locations I could travel – it’s more fun than just reading travel guides.
Colleen | ChooseYourUni.ca
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I’m so glad to hear that, I really hope you enjoy it! I don’t think it was from me actually (I haven’t heard of that one before) – but if you enjoyed it I’ll have to check it out!
Absolutely! It’s such a great, alternative way to experience somewhere new. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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