The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on my blog and share news about what’s coming up in the week ahead.
This past week on FYFA (and in my life):
I went to see Hamilton last Sunday (a birthday gift from my husband). That is pretty much my only news for this week. I did manage to catch up on a lot of things. Other than that … yep, it was a week.
I’m featured as a guest poster over at Avalinah’s Books this week for her #NewBloggers101 series. Make sure you head over there to read my advice: What Are Linkups All About?
Here’s what you may have missed on the blog this past week:
- February 2018 Monthly Wrap-Up Round-Up Link-Up – Link up your February wrap-up posts here!
- February Wrap-Up & Best of the Bunch – See what you might have missed on the blog in February
- March 2018 Discussion Challenge & Giveaway – Link up your March discussion posts here!
- Anderson’s Children’s Literature Breakfast Recap & Giveaway – Still time to enter to win!
Next week on FYFA:
- Obsidio by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff: Review & Giveaway (I said I was going to post this last week, but I realized that was just a placeholder in my calendar—this time it’s real!)
- A discussion? I feel like I don’t manage these lately!
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.)
- March 6th – Sophie @ Sophie Reads YA‘s Birthday
- March 8th – Stephanie @ TeacherofYA’s Book Blog‘s Birthday
- March 10th – Confessions of a Book Geek‘s Blogoversary
- March 10th – Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows Reviews‘ Birthday
Purchased:
Check out my post on the Anderson’s Children’s Literature Breakfast to see what I got from that. I also picked up a Zenn Diagram ebook because I had a Kindle credit on Amazon from choosing no-rush shipping.
Great Discussions/Goings On Around the Blogosphere:
- Check out the Master List of Book Blogging Memes over at GirlXOXO and the Book Blog Meme Directory at Bookshelf Fantasies!
- Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight shares Book Culling: The Process and Book Versus Show: The Handmaid’s Tale
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 OLIVIA TWIST by Lorie Langdon to receive “Mistaken Identities” a 4-page graphic novel illustrated scene! (INT)(ends 3/5)
- Pre-order GENESIS by Brendan Reich to receive a custom NEMESIS button pack and a chance to win a trip to YALLFest! (ends 3/5)
- 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 HERO AT THE FALL by Alwyn Hamilton to receive a PDF version of TALES FROM SAND & SEA, a short story collection for the REBEL OF THE SANDS world (and you might also receive postcards, stickers and temporary tattoos). (ends 3/12)
And if you were one of the next 50 people to order after that you’ll be getting the temporary tattoos! - Pre-order NOTHING LEFT TO BURN by Heather Ezell to receive a bookmark, signed bookplate, postcard, and a custom designed map print of Orange County/the world of NLTB to follow Audrey through her day. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a grand prize giveaway! (ends 3/12)
- ***Pre-order THE HEART FORGER by Rin Chupeco receive a signed bookplate and a bookmark. You’ll also be entered to win other prizes. (ends 3/12)
- 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 OVER RAGING TIDES by Jennifer Ellision to receive a signed bookmark (plus, Jen will be donating 50% of her pre-order proceeds to Everytown for Gun Safety). (ends 3/19)
- Pre-order I HAVE LOST MY WAY by Gayle Forman (or send Penguin a postcard) to get a copy of IF I STAY or JUST ONE DAY! (ends 3/26)
- Pre-order FAILING UP by Leslie Odom, Jr. to receive a limited edition print signed by Leslie Odom, Jr.! (ends 3/26)
- 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 NOTHING BUT SKY by Amy Trueblood to receive a signed bookmark, signed bookplate and character stickers. Plus you’ll be entered to win a prize packs! (INT)(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 SOMETIMES YOU FLY by Katherine Applegate to receive a signed deluxe art print. (ends 4/2)
- Pre-order SCOURGED by Kevin Hearne to receive an Iron Druid fan kit—including an exclusive art print, signed by the author! (ends 4/2)
- ***Pre-order STARRY EYES by Jenn Bennett to receive an exclusive signed bookplate (w/Jenn’s artwork!) and other swag. (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)
- Pre-order THE DIMINISHED by Kaitlyn Sage Patterson to receive one of the 6 character cards, a bookplate, a bookmark, a postcard and a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE! (ends 4/9)
- Pre-order LEAH ON THE OFFBEAT by Becky Albertalli to receive a signed postcard with a scene from the book that Becky drew and painted. (INT)(ends 4/23)
- Preorder A COURT OF FROST AND STARLIGHT by Sarah J. Maas to receive a Night Court enamel pin! (ends 4/30)
- Pre-order ONLY HUMAN by Sylvain Neuvel to receive an exclusive Kara Resnik dog tag! (ends 5/1)
- Pre-order PUDDIN’ by Julie Murphy to receive pre-order swag. (ends 5/6)
- ***Pre-order THE GIRL & THE GROVE by Eric Smith to receive a signed mini poster, hand stamped seed paper bookmarks, a signed, hand stamped bookplate, three leaf charms, and other surprise swag from previous books! (ends 5/7)
- ***Pre-order FURYBORN by Claire Legrand to receive a signed bookplate and (limited) map of Avitas and a limited edition set of Furyborn character trading cards. You’ll also be entered to win the grand prize. (ends 5/21)
- Pre-order BREAKOUT by Kate Messner to receive a poster and a set of 30 bookmarks to share! (ends 6/4)
- Pre-order NYXIA UNLEASHED by Scott Reintgen to receive a signed postcard featuring one of four favorite characters from the Nyxia series. (ends 7/16)
Other Current Giveaways on FYFA:
(Besides the ones listed with this week’s posts)
- A Valentine’s Post Featuring the Macmillan Collector’s Library (& a Giveaway!)
- It’s Feed Your Fiction Addiction’s 5th Blogoversary Giveaway!
- February Discussion Challenge Link-Up & Giveaway – Last chance to enter to win!
Even More Awesome Giveaways on Other Sites:
- AJ @ Read All the Things is celebrating her birthday a little early with a giveaway!
- Michelle @ Pink Polka Dot Books is celebrating her 6th blogoversary with a giveaway!
- And Jordan @ The Heart of a Book Blogger is celebrating her 3-year blogoversary with a few different giveaways!
- And yet another blogoversary celebration over at Twirling Book Princess!
- Head over to Lisa Loves Literature for a chance to win an autographed copy of THE FINAL SIX by Alexandra Monir
- Head over to Literary Meanderings for a chance to win THIS TINY PERFECT WORLD by Lauren Gibaldi
- Lots of blogs participating in the March New Release Giveaway Hop!
- Lots of blogs participating in the Lucky Is Reading Hop!
- Head over to Alyssa Carlier’s blog for a chance to win Reflection (A Twisted Tale) by Elizabeth Lim (which is a Mulan retelling).
- If you’re in the UK, head over to Strupag.com for a chance to win a paperback copy of Scythe!
- Claire Luana is giving away physical copies of TEN of the best Young Adult Fantasy Romance reads!
Lots of good stuff! Have any giveaways or great discussions happening on your site right now? Feel free to share them in the comments!
Thank you for mentioning my giveaway! <3
You’re very welcome! Happy blogoversary once again!
Thank you! 🙂
I really liked your guest post. Thanks for giving my giveaway a shout-out. Have a great week!
Thanks for checking the guest post out! (And you’re welcome for the shout-out. 🙂 )
I have a friend who’s obsessed with Hamilton! I hope you enjoyed it, Nicole. <3
It was really amazing! It’s been so long since I’ve seen a big Broadway-style play—I’d missed it!
I’ve seen your post on Evelinah’s blog and it was so useful! First time that I saw Link up I was “What is this???”. Happy Sunday.
I’m so glad you found it helpful! I agree that link-ups can be confusing when you first start out.
I am so behind on blogging so I will check out the guest post later, I love her bloggers 101 posts, aren’t they awesome? And you saw Hamilton, yay! I hope you enjoyed it.
Yes, I think those Blogger 101 posts are incredibly helpful and I was happy to jump on board!
Thanks for mentioning my giveaways!!! I saw Hamilton in December as an early Christmas present and I LOVED it!!
Always happy to help spread the word!
Happy belated birthday! I would love to see Hamilton someday. I am off to check out the links you shared! Have a great week, Nicole.
Thanks! I hope you get the chance to see it!
Yay for seeing Hamilton! I went up to Chicago for it last year and LOVED it! I also went a little overboard and bought season tickets to the musical tours here at home because Hamilton will pass through in 2019…(the whole season looks great though, I swear!). And I know I said it on Evelina’s blog, but your guest post was great 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful week Nicole!
Ha! I hope you love your seasons tickets—that’s the way to do it if you want to get to see it for sure.
I’m glad you had so much fun seeing Hamilton. Congrats on being a featured blogger! So cool!
Thanks, Charlie!
Thanks for doing the guest post again, Nicole! It was an amazing post 🙂
Happy to help out with your New Bloggers 101 series—I think it’s a great resource!
I enjoyed Zenn Diagram last year. I remember the plot was fun and the characters were well drawn.
I’ve seen it around a few times recently, so when I saw that I had the credit, I decided now would be the time to pick it up!
Nice! Hearing lots of people enjoying Hamilton! Glad you got to go!! Yay for a new read! I hope you enjoy it!
Here’s my STS
Have a GREAT day!
Old Follower 🙂
I was super excited to see it since it gets so much hype!
I loved Zenn! I hope you like it too.
I kept seeing it all over the place, so I decided now was the time!
What a wonderful birthday present. I’d love to see Hamilton but don’t see it showing anywhere close to me.
I’m lucky that I live near Chicago—we get lots of great shows here!
Seeing Hamilton is really all the news you need. 🙂
-Lauren
So true!
Well, yay for Hamilton! I think that’s enough excitement for one week, right? 🙂
Very true!
My pre-order for Obsidio is on its way and omgggg I’m so excited for it! Thanks for listing all the giveaways!
Yay!! Enjoy!!
I love musical theater but for some reason Hamilton has never appealed to me. I’m definitely odd man out there. I remember seeing a lot of positive reviews for Zenn Diagram. Hope you’ll enjoy it!
I was a huge musical theater person when I was younger, but it’s been years since I’ve seen a show.
It’s great that you keep track of all these blogoversary dates!!
And I loved your linkup explanations on the blogging 101 post. Wise words 🙂
Feel free to fill out the form so I can add you to the list! I love celebrating everyone’s special days!
Yay for getting to see Hamilton! I’m going to see it in the fall and cannot wait! I just read your post about linkups and thought you did a great job with that. Lots of helpful tips 🙂
I hope you love it when you get to see it!
Yay for Hamilton! And so exciting that Obsidio is almost here. Pretty sure I’ll be dropping everything when that comes out. 🙂
I feel the same way about discussions. They seem to go in stages- I’ll have ideas and post a few, and then I go through a drought. Oh well. 🙂
My discussion drought has been going on for quite awhile now. I’m hoping I get over it soon!!
Omg these posts are SO helpful and thorough and I know how much work it takes to do all this gathering of info and linking SO LET ME JUST SAY YOU ARE A FANTASTIC BLOGGING WIZARD. ?? Thank you for all this!
Thanks, Cait! I really love sharing as much as I can in these posts, but it IS a lot of work, so I’m always thrilled when someone says they appreciate it. 🙂
I appreciate all of your hard work every week to put together all of these blog and links and I need to say this, thank you so much for doing this, you’re amazing <3
I can't wait for Obsidio to be released, I'll be looking forward to your review on that one, hope you enjoyed it! 🙂
I hope you're having a lovely week! x
It honestly means so much to me when people say that. Makes it all worth it, so thank you!!
Sometimes we just go through those weeks where nothing too amazingly remarkable happens other than… well it happened! Hamilton sounds brilliant though, and I am glad you were able to enjoy your present 😀 I also hope you enjoy your new book 😉
My recent post: http://oliviascatastrophe.com/2018/02/shatter-me-book-review/
It was a fantastic present. My husband definitely gets five stars for his choice! 🙂
I love that we both get to see Hamilton for our birthdays (because of course, twinsies!). Was it fabulous!? That is such a thoughtful gift! I am so jealous that you already have Obsidio! I signed up but alas. I feel you with discussions too. I mean, the only thing I can discuss is how I have no idea what to discuss at this point haha. (Wait, are we supposed to be examples, or just hosts? Because I can host like nobody’s business, but if they’re looking to us for inspiration…. oopsie? ?)
I know—I used to feel like a great example when it came to discussions and now… not so much. I keep telling myself I’ll get better about it when I’m “less busy” but I’m starting to think that’s a fairy tale idea that won’t ever happen.
I want to go see Hamilton so badly, but alas, it will not happen too soon. But I am happy that you got to see it!
Also, really enjoyed your guest post for #NewBloggers101!
I hope you do get to see it someday!
Did you enjoy Hamilton? I hope you did! I’d love to be able to see it again. 🙂 Hope you’re having a great week, Nicole!
I thought it was fabulous!
I LOVE all of the advice you offered on What Are Linkups All About?! Such a fabulous article and there’s so much about common courtesy, love it! Here’s wishing you a fabulous next week! 🙂
Thanks, Jen! I hope it’ll be really helpful, especially for newer bloggers.
ugh sorry I’m so behind visiting you Nicole! last week storm did quite some damage to our property 🙁
I saw you instagram post when you went to see Hamilton. I hope you ha da greta time! Off to check you guest post” What Are Linkups All About?” now 🙂
I heard about that storm—seems crazy! Hope you’ve got it all straightened out!