I haven’t done a book haul post in a while and that’s because I haven’t really done any major hauls, however, I did buy a few books last month so I thought I’d do a post to show you what I’ve bought (even though I shouldn’t have), plus I’m adding a bonus gift book I received for my birthday.

(Books will be linked to Goodreads so you can read the synopses)

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First things first, I ordered 2 non-fiction books! It’s been a while since I’ve read a really good non-fic and I’ve had these two on my TBR for some time now.

The Polygamist’s Daughter by Anna LeBaron

Last year I read the heavy but interesting novel Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer which was all about the Mormon faith; its creation, its radical branches, and its history of crime. It was such an eye-opening and informative novel, I really enjoyed it even though at time it got a little bit laborious. Within that book, Krakauer mentioned several stories and people, one of whom was Anna LeBaron, so I was excited to hear she had come out with her own book.

I’ve seen a few people review this saying it wasn’t as in-detail and gruesome as they had hoped but I’m not really in it for that. I love hopeful books about people who have come out of tragedies stronger than ever, and this is what this one sounds like. I’ve been anticipating it for a while so I hope it lives up to my expectations.

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Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident by Donnie Eichar

I have had an interest in the Dyatlov Pass Incident for a while, it’s such a strange and mysterious event in history and there just isn’t enough information about it.

I know this book isn’t going to open up any major developments but it will be interesting to read about more theories! I’m looking forward to it.

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In a separate order I made a desperate purchase… by that I mean Wordery were telling me there was only a couple of the book left in the cover I wanted so I panic bought it.

Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk

I haven’t read anything by Palahniuk, not even Fight Club, but I feel hopeful that I’ll like his work.

I haven’t seen any other book like this on the market so I love that it’s really unique! I also think this one just sounds a bit crazy – a poem that kills people? That’s just mad, how can this man come up with so many bonkers ideas?

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Now, technically this one isn’t part of the haul because I haven’t received or even paid for it yet, but I have preordered it!

All Things Bright and Strange by James Markert

I actually received this one as a Netgalley book but I feel books like this are so hard to read on a screen. I find it so much easier to read physical books at any point but something about literary-horrors like this one are almost impossible for me to read on my Kindle.

I’m really looking forward to reading it… I feel a bit bad that I’m now going to have to wait unitl Feb to read and review it on Netgalley, but heyho!

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Now, the bonus book: a gift! My uncle has very similar tastes to me when it comes to book, movies, tv etc so when I felt my birthday present was a book of some sort, I was very excited! He got me…

NOS4R2 by Joe Hill

I’ve never read a Joe Hill book but I’ve wanted to for a long time, this one especially! I’m so grateful for this book gift, it sounds terrifying and has such amazing reviews – it’s sure to be good!

My uncle said he nearly just kept this book for himself as he really wants to read it too, so I’ve said I will pass it on to him once I’ve finished it. I’m aiming to read it before the end of the year!

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So there you have it lovely people. That is my recent book haul / gifted books.

Have you read any of these books, or want to? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!