This past week on FYFA (and in my life):
My youngest was sick this week—which is very unusual for him. (Usually the rest of us could all be miserable and he’s perfectly fine. We always joke that his Haitian blood laughs at our silly little American germs.) Then, of course, I got sick too, which threw a wrench in my plans for the week. I felt better for a day, and now I’m feeling sick again—ugh!
BUT this was still a lucky week for me apparently because I won three giveaways. I won a signed copy of Mr. Perfect from Bookworm Brandee, The First to Know audiobook and swag from We Live and Breathe Books and the 2017 Series Enders Challenge Grand Prize giveaway from Somewhere Only We Know, which was a $50 Amazon Gift card!!
Here’s what you may have missed on the blog this past week:
- Say You’ll Remember Me by Katie McGarry: Review & Giveaway
- Which Types of Reviews Are Most Effective? Let’s Discuss!
- January Monthly Wrap-Up Round-Up Link-Up – Link up your January wrap-up posts here!
Next week on FYFA:
- My 5th blogoversary celebration post!!
- February Discussion Challenge Link-Up & Giveaway
- January Wrap-Up
- American Panda by Gloria Chao
Book Blogger Birthdays and Blogoversaries:
Here are the birthdays and blogoversaries this week! I hope you’ll go wish these bloggers well on their special days! Make sure you check out the calendar to see what you might have just missed or what’s coming up. (If you want to be added to the calendar, you can always fill out the birthday/blogoversary form.)
- January – Tarissa @ In My Bookcase‘s Birthday
- January 29th – a GREAT read‘s Blogoversary
- January 29th – Crushing Cinders‘ Blogoversary
- January 31st – Blaise @ The Book Boulevard‘s Birthday
- January 31st – Feed Your Fiction Addiction‘s Blogoversary
- February – Book Huntress’ World‘s Blogoversary
- February – Carrie @ Cat on the Bookshelf‘s Birthday
Won:
I won a $50 gift card from the 2017 Series Enders Challenge hosted over at Somewhere Only We Know!! I also won a couple of other things (like I mentioned above), but I’ll post those when I receive them.
Great Discussions/Goings On Around the Blogosphere:
- Elgee Writes tells us Why She Follows Your Blog.
- Laura @ Boats Against the Current shares 5 ways to be creative on the go.
- Marie @ Drizzle and Hurricane Books gives us: How to blog hop, why I do it and think you should, too
- Angel @ Angel’s Guilty Pleasures shared the post: How I Blog: Blogging & Review Tips
- Kristen @ Metaphors & Moonlight talks about Separating the Author from the Book
Pre-Order Deals:
Listed in order of release date. Any new deals that I just added to the list this week will be denoted with a *** so you can easily find them!
Please note: Almost all pre-order giveaways run “while supplies last,” so I can’t guarantee that they’ll be open until the date listed. Pre-0rder early for your best chance to get all the goodies!
- ***Pre-order THE UNICORN QUEST by Kamilla Benko to receive a bookmark, sticker and signed bookplate! (ends 1/29)
- Pre-order MOONLIGHT SINS by Jennifer L. Armentrout to receive a limited edition signed swag pack. (ends 1/29)
- Pre-order LOLA DUTCH IS A LITTLE BIT MUCH and receive a digital package that includes: Coloring Pages, Paper Puppets, Mini Guided Learning Activities with Lola and much more! (ends 1/29)
- Pre-order REIGN THE EARTH by A.C. Gaughen to receive an exclusive map poster. (Some INT) (ends 1/29)
- Pre-order THE HAZEL WOOD by Melissa Albert to receive an exclusive set of 10 “tarot-inspired” character cards. (ends 1/29)
- Pre-order LOSING BRAVE by Bailee Madison & Stefne Miller to receive an exclusive swag pack, including a Bonus Chapter, exclusive video from Bailee Madison, and signed book poster! (ends 1/29)
- Pre-order SAY YOU’LL REMEMBER ME by Katie McGarry and get an exclusive novella (ends 2/3)
- Pre-order THE QUEEN’S RISING by Rebecca Ross to receive a signed bookplate, a bookmark, and two stickers, plus a chance to win more! (INT) (ends 2/5)
- Pre-order THE BELLES by Dhonielle Clayton to receive a signed alternate book cover postcard, bookmark and stickers. (INT) (ends 2/5)
- Pre-order AMERICAN PANDA by Gloria Chao to receive 2 extra scenes, a chance to name a future character, Easter Eggs, an Ask Me Anything section, and a first look at the upcoming American Panda cartoon. Plus the chance to win more! (ends 2/5)
- Pre-order THE PROBLIM CHILDREN by Natalie Lloyd to receive a bookmark, sticker, quote card and signed bookplate (ends 2/5)
- Pre-order ASSASSIN OF TRUTHS by Brenda Drake to receive a signed bookplate, bookmark, and locker magnet and will be entered into a grand prize pack. (ends 2/6)
- Pre-order NEITHER by Airlie Anderson to receive a hand-painted bookplate (ends 2/12)
- Pre-order PEOPLE LIKE US by Dana Mele to receive a signed bookmark and a chance to win more! (ends 2/20)
- Pre-order HEART OF IRON by Ashley Poston to receive 1 of 4 (or all 4, depending on where you order from) ultra-exclusive holographic character prints and a signed bookplate. (INT) (ends 2/26)
- Pre-order THE TRAITOR’S GAME by Jennifer A.. Neilsen to receive a signed quote card, temporary tattoo, signed bookplate, dagger keychain, teacher discussion guide, and an entry to win ARC of Resistance or Skype visit! (ends 2/26)
- Pre-order DAUGHTER OF THE SIREN QUEEN by Tricia Levenseller to receive a signed bookplate, bookmark and an exclusive chapter from Riden’s PoV. (ends 2/26)
- Pre-order THE CASE FOR JAMIE by Brittany Cavallaro to receive a signed book and exclusive Charlotte Holmes swag. (ends 3/5)
- Pre-order THE MIDNIGHTS by Sarah Nicole Smetana to receive a postcard showcasing the beautiful cover, a fun bookmark, one randomly selected circle sticker, a signed bookplate, and the chance to win a grand prize pack! (INT) (ends 3/5)
- Pre-order CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE by Tomi Adeyemi to receive a limited edition poster! (ends 3/5)
- Pre-order THE FINAL SIX by Alexandra Monir to receive a book of choice from the author’s backlist, a limited edition signed bookplate, a bookmark and a chance to win more! (INT) (ends 3/5)
- Pre-order THE ASTONISHING COLOR OF AFTER by Emily X.R. Pan to receive an enamel pin, a signed print of an original painting, a bookmark print (carved & letterpressed), and a vinyl sticker with book quote. (ends 3/19)
- Pre-order IN HER SKIN by Kim Savage to receive a laptop decal and to be entered to win a custom-made Eponine Funko, as well as a Kindle Paperwhite! (ends 3/26)
- ***Pre-order LOST CROW CONSPIRACY by Rosalyn Eves to receive a fridge magnet with a quote from the book (featuring one of the author’s illustrations), a temporary tattoo, a bookmark, and a signed bookplate. (ends 3/26)
- Pre-order DREAD NATION by Justina Ireland to receive stickers and 2 of 5 color and send postcards (ends 4/2)
- Pre-order ACE OF SHADES by Amanda Foody to receive three bookmarks with exclusive art inspired by the City of Sin, a signed bookplate, and a bonus quiz revealing which gang of New Reynes you’d claim as your own. (INT) (ends 4/9)
Other Current Giveaways on FYFA:
(Besides the ones listed with this week’s posts)
- Year-End Wrap-Up Round-Up Giveaway (With a Make Me Read It Twist) – Check out everyone’s year-end posts and enter to win!
- January 2018 Discussion Challenge Linkup & Giveaway! – Link up your January Discussion posts and enter to win!
Even More Awesome Giveaways on Other Sites:
- Check out this pre-Valentine’s giveaway from Aimee, Always and win a YA fantasy-romance of your choice!
- Head over to Chasing Faerytales for a chance to win one of 3 Hardcovers of Blood and Sand
- Enter to win the Romance Is in the Air $100 Amazon Gift Code or Paypal Cash giveaway!
- Head over to Lisa Loves Literature for a chance to win Let’s Talk About Love by Claire Kann
- Help Charlie @ Girl of 1000 Wonders celebrate her blogoversary and enter to win a $20 Amazon gift card!
- Head over to It Starts at Midnight for a chance to win Copies of Scythe and Thunderhead Plus a Swatch watch
- Head over to Lisa Loves Literature for a chance to win the Contract Killers Series (2 Books in Total) I LOVE YOU SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS and UNCONDITIONALLY
- Lots of blogs participating in the January New Release Giveaway Hop!
- Xpresso Reads is giving away a Kindle Paperwhite and a $50 gift card
Lots of good stuff! Have any giveaways or great discussions happening on your site right now? Feel free to share them in the comments!
Oh no!! Everyone is getting sick! Same here. My husband had the flu two weeks ago and now I think my youngest has a mild version of it. She’s been running a fever since Friday night. Sigh. I hope everyone there feels better soon. <3
I saw over on your blog that you guys were sick too. Luckily this one didn’t last long for us, unlike last month.
Oh dear, I hope you and your little one feel better soon, Nicole! 🙁 But HOORAY on winning the giveaways–especially the $50 giftcard. My mouth is literally watering at the thought! AND ADVANCE HAPPY BLOGOVERSARY!
I don’t know how I got so behind on replying to comments, but thanks so much!
I’m so sorry that you and your youngest are sick! This has been such an awful year for colds. But thank goodness for the exciting news, congratulations on all of your wins. That’s so amazing! Have a great rest of your weekend and here’s hoping this next week is much better health wise for you and your family!
Sickness seems to be par for the course lately. Luckily, that bout didn’t last too long.
Oh no, I’m so sorry you are feeling a bit sick again, I hope you will feel better soon. Sending you all the positive vibes <3
On the bright side,it's incredible that you won a gift card, yay! and 5 years of blogging?? What a great accomplishment, I can't wait for all the celebrations 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing my post! Wishing you an amazing week! <3
I’m always happy to share awesome posts! It’s one of my favorite things to do in this Sunday Post.
Aww, I’m sorry you and your son have been ill! I hope you both feel much better soon! But yay for winning lots of giveaways! 🙂
And thanks for sharing my post! Have a great week! 🙂
Always happy to share great posts!
Bummer that you got sick and your son too! Hope you both feel better quickly! But daaaang girl! You won 3 contest?! That’s insane and totally awesome!! You should buy a lottery ticket too while you’re hot! Lol! Hope you enjoy the winnings when they arrive and that you buy some excellent books with the gift card!
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I said that about the lottery ticket too—I actually ended up winning ANOTHER giveaway on Twitter this week as well. It’s the weirdest thing!
Ooh happy blogoversary this week! Awesome. Sorry to hear you’re not feeling well though- ugh there’s so much going around. Hope you and your son are feeling better soon!
Looks like lots of blogoversaries/ birthdays this coming week! And congrats on the giveaways!!!
Luckily, my sickness didn’t last long this time. This time of year is so miserable with everything going around!
Congrats on all your winnings!! I’m also hosting a giveaway for my 5 Year Blogoversary. Sorry you and the youngster have been under the weather! This year has been bad for colds, strep, and flu. I feel like strep is going to make a later spring comeback like it did last year and strike again. I hope you have a better week!
Your five-year anniversary was linked up here (and it will be again next week). I thought I’d already commented on it, but when I went back to go check it for tomorrow’s link-up, I saw that I hadn’t. Not sure how that happens sometimes. I think I’m typing a comment and then … squirrel!
Oh wow, you won some awesome things. Congrats!!! I hope you and your son are feeling better. Being sick is the worst.
We got over this one a lot quicker than last month’s sickness.
Everyone has been sick in my household too! It started with me then I passed it to everyone else. Yay for winning some awesome things. What have you picked up with your gift card? Happy blogversary! 5 years is an awesome achievement!
Hope you guys are all better by now!
Sorry to hear you and your son are sick. That sucks. But yeay for all those winnings. That makes the week look a whole lot better. 😉
Exactly. Books always perk me up. 🙂
Hope everyone feels better!
Thanks, Jazmen!
Sorry everyone is sick, but congrats on the giveaway wins! I think I’ve only won 3 things in my life, so 3 wins in a week is very lucky. Have a great week!
AND I won one more giveaway (on Twitter) this week. It’s almost a freakish amount of luck.
Man, I have been sick for three weeks. Walking pneumonia. I began to get sick and then had to travel across country and that just made it worse. Starting to feel better now but, wow, that wiped me out. I hope you and your fam feels better!
That’s the worst! Luckily, this time my sickness didn’t last long—in December, it seemed like we were sick the whole month!
Sorry to hear your son and you were sick Nicole. I hope you both feel better! but hey! three giveaways! That’s awesome congrats! Enjoy your new books!
Thanks—the sickness has been annoying. It’s making it hard to keep up with everything. Every time I catch up on one aspect of blogging I realize I’m way behind on another!
Hopefully the sickness will finally leave this week! And congrats on the 5 year blogoversary! I look forward to celebrating with you this week!
Thanks! I need to get myself in gear and write that post for tomorrow! LOL!
This cold/flu season has been a really rough one so far! My husband and son just got over colds and now I have another one. Two in 2018 so far! Ugh! I hope you and your son are feeling better! Congrats on all your wins! That’s fantastic. I put your book in the mail yesterday so it should arrive this week. Happy blogoversary and have a great week, Nicole!
Thanks, Brandee! I was excited to have such a lucky week—helps chase away the sickness blues. 🙂
I hope you’re feeling better by now, Nicole. It’s hard when one gets sick because then it just seems to make the rounds through the family. That’s awesome about the giveaways! You really had a lucky streak! 🙂 That Amazon gift card… swoon! LOL
Luckily, this illness passed quickly (unlike the last one).
Wait a second! I knew about you winning my giveaway, but two others and the Twitter one the other day. You are on a winning streak. Here’s hoping it transfers to your health, and you get better soon.
Yes, it’s sort of crazy, right? Like, I think I won almost as many giveaways in the past two weeks as I won all last year. Weird!
Sorry to hear you’re youngest has been ill and it’s spread to you. Hope you’re both feeling better now. You had to have some good stuff happen so yay for giveaway wins!
And I won ANOTHER giveaway this week. I don’t know what’s going on with my luck—think I need to play the lotto.