Sunday, February 1, 2026

Stacking the Shelves #85

 


Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Reading Reality. It's a place to showcase any books I have purchased, borrowed, or been lucky enough to have been given an advance copy of. 

Hope you find something that looks interesting to you or that makes you remember a favorite book you need to finish. Happy reading y'all!





A Watery Grave by Joan Druett (Wiki Coffin Mysteries Book One)

Free with Kindle points

I love mysteries and books set at sea so this looked like a good one. It involves a half Maori sailor linguist, Wiki Coffin, who is set to voyage with the United States Exploring Expedition of 1838. When he is accused of murder he is left behind and only later can he try to join the fleet. Even though he has cleared his name, it is feared the real killer is on one of the ships headed to the Pacific Island Expedition Site. Coffin is now tasked with finding him.




Seeds of Empire by K.M. Ashman (Seeds of Empire Book One)

Free with Kindle Unlimited subscription

I always feel a little guilty that I love history (especially British history) yet don't know much about Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar, all the things.....I guess it just hasn't been a topic I'm super interested in. But I want to learn more and so I am always on the lookout for books like this that might teach and entertain me. This three volume series looks just long enough to cover Julius Caesar's life but not so detailed I'd be lost.





Women of the Anarchy by Sharon Bennett Connolly 

Free: Hoopla Borrow

I can't say enough how much I adore this author! Not only is she co-host of my favorite history podcast, A Slice of Medieval, she is highly knowledgeable of her subject and so accessible to her listeners and readers. Her facebook page is so personal with her book signings, travels, and updates. She is one who will respond to questions and comments as well. 

I can't get some of her books as easily as others especially the newer ones but this one was free to borrow. If you love Medieval history you must listen to her podcast or get her books!