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Wherein Joely Feeds My Book Addiction

I won!  Not only will I be receiving a copy of Joely Sue Burkhart's Yours To Take, I was also lucky enough to receive a $25 Amazon gift card.  I will be positing a review of Joely's book at a later date, but I thought I'd share with her, and you, the new titles I've added to my library thanks to her astounding generosity.

Tales of the Greek Heroes
This image links to the paperback version because I couldn't find the Kindle format on Goodreads, but I did, in fact, buy the Kindle version.

I love mythology and thought this would make a nice addition to my research shelf.  It probably won't be something I read straight through.  Unless, of course, I just can't help myself.

Gothic Tales

This was on my wishlist.  I don't remember why.  I imagine it has something to do with either a literature class I was enrolled in at some point or it could have been a recommendation from a writing conference.  I tend to make lists of books in both settings, so either scenario is possible.

I really don't know a lot about Elizabeth Gaskell other than she apparently wrote Gothic literature during the Victorian era.


Tales of Ancient Egypt (Puffin Classics)

Ah, Ancient Egypt.  My love affair continues.  This one, too, will be added to my research shelf.

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  1. Yay, it looks like you picked up some great books! Enjoy.

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