Stacking the Shelves – August 15th, 2026

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Reading Reality. It is all about showcasing all the books you are adding to your shelves, whether it be physical, electronic or audio. As long as it can be enjoyed in some shape or form, it belongs on Stacking the Shelves!

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This past week, I got approved for 5 more ARCs so a bit lighter than last week for sure.

Once again, thank you to the different authors and publishers for approving me for your books!

The covers will take you to their Goodreads pages!

The Christmas Cove Inn by Kristin Harper is set to publish on September 15th, 2026 with Bookouture. This is my second Christmas NetGalley approval at the moment and I am quite excited to leave the dreadfully hot weather here for the ice and snow!
All Celeste wants for Christmas is to escape. But could a surprise visit to an inn where candles glow behind every window and the smell of winter spices fill the air be her chance at a new beginning? A heart-warming and joyous festive read full of romance, Christmas spirit and small-town charm. Perfect for fans of Pamela Kelley, Heidi Swain and Sarah Morgan.

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Cutie Pies by the Slice by Kimberly Nixon is set to publish on October 6th, 2026 with Roots and Wings Press. This is a historical fiction covering the Great Depression and prohibition era of the United States.
For readers of The Calamity Club and The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, this Depression-era historical novel follows a young woman who opens a pie shop in small-town Ohio while building the family she never had.

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Paragon by Kate Goodwin is Scheduled to be published on November 27th, 2026 with Emrae Publishing. That cover is what initially drew me to this book!
“Set against a fantastical fairyland in the heart of Minnesota, Percy Paragon was blessed six times and cursed once by a well-meaning fairy who paid dearly for her mistake. Cursed with the “gift” of love at first sight, anyone who looks the young heiress in the eye is destined for the sanitarium, consumed by their love for her. When she meets a reckless magician with a secret of his own, her world is turned upside down as they embark on a journey to break curses both seen and not.”

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Ava Enters the Group Chat by Emma St. Clair is set to publish on February 2nd, 2027 with Thomas Nelson. I have heard great things about Emma’s books so I am excited that my first book from her is an ARC!
Wrong number. Right woman. One big secret . . .
This is a closed door sports romance with elements of hidden identity. I am very much looking forward to this one!

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Until You See Me by Colleen Coble is set to be published on March 2nd, 2027 also with Thomas Nelson. This will be my second book I will have read and reviewed by Colleen so I am looking forward to it.
“A widowed homesteader. A relentless stalker. A fight for survival.”
This is a Christian suspense/mystery/romance in which a widow is being targeted by an obsessive stalker. It seems like a story that could suck you in for sure!

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What have you stacked your shelves with this week?

4 responses to “Stacking the Shelves – August 15th, 2026”

  1. Oooh, Paragon sounds like a fantastic read!

    1. It does! It looks like it may be a bit darker than what I normally read but I want to branch out a bit for sure. Thank you for visiting!

  2. Wow, Paragon certainly has a striking cover!

    1. Doesn’t it! It gives me dark whimsy vibes.

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