Relatively speaking (in book blogging terms), I don’t think I buy many books. I’ve always been selective about which books deserve a place on my shelf. I used to only buy books I considered my absolute favourites. In the past few years, I’ve been able to take advantage of my sister’s staff discount and buy a few more books – books that are new releases I think I’ll love or books that I want to support financially. Here’s a rundown of all the books I purchased in 2017. All books purchased new from Chapters unless otherwise noted. Titles link to reviews where applicable.
- Beren and Luthien by J.R.R. Tolkien
- The Mabinogi and Other Medieval Welsh Tales by Patrick K. Ford (used, from Mortlake & Company)
- Celtic Fairy Tales edited by Joseph Jacobs (used, from Mortlake & Company)
- Borne by Jeff Vandermeer (new, from Elliot Bay Book Co.)
- A Gentle Madness by Nicholas A. Basbanes (used, purchased on credit from Bison Books)
- Beauty Tips from Moose Jaw by Will Ferguson (used, purchased on credit from Bison Books)
- Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nation, Inuit and Métis Issues in Canada by Chelsea Vowel
- One Native Life by Richard Wagamese (used, purchased on credit from Bison Books)
- A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby
- When the Moon Was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore
- Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
- Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore
- Elizabeth and Zenobia by Jessica Miller
- Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
- Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire
- Strangers by David A. Robertson (new from McNally Robinson)
- The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
- The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld
- The Good People by Hannah Kent
- Tolkien at Exeter College by John Garth (online)
Did you buy many books this year? Which ones are your favourites?
You have so much self-control OMG! I could never control myself that well.
The lack of disposable income helps a lot 😛