Stacking the Shelves #51

 

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. Enjoy your reading this week!

Purchased with digital Kindle points: 49 cents:

I recently watched the Poirot TV show episode of this book but didn't realize it was a short story. A really short one! It's only 35 pages. But I wanted to read it and so that is the plan today! As always, all things Egypt and pyramids appeal to me and so did the cover. And I just love the stories with Poirot! They are my favorites :) In this story Poirot investigates mysterious deaths associated with the dig site of a new tomb. There is more to the story of course and he suspects a much simpler solution than the supernatural. 

Purchased with digital Kindle points: 99 cents

I hadn't heard of this author before but the premise of the story looked interesting to me. It involves an old 16th century New Orleans mansion, treasure and ghosts. There is a mystery involving murder and two childhood friends caught up in the events. I probably won't get to it for awhile but it looked like one I'd read eventually. 

Purchased with digital Kindle points: Free

I don't know much about Irish history but I'd like to. This book looked like a good place to start and covers the later eras of 1500-2000. There is so much connected with England, France, and Wales (which I know much more about) that I'd like to learn. I also like books that will give me a short timeline first and this is a short history so it won't be overwhelming with details. I'll add it to my TBR pile and we will see when I get to it!