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):
Sorry I was late with the Discussion Challenge link-up this month! Shannon wrote the post right on time, and I had it all ready to go. Except apparently I didn’t hit the schedule button. And I didn’t even notice until the 4th that it was missing! Yikes! (I blame the fact that we were working on the deck so much this weekend and then I’ve had a cold—my brain’s been fuzzy all week!)
Now that we’re done with the deck, the landscaping company that we hired has started on the patio and landscaping. In addition to the patio, we’re having them put in three trees to give us some shade, some bushes, and some outcropping rocks to break up the slope of our lawn.
Yesterday, my younger daughter had her second swim meet. She just got moved up to varsity, and she’s gotten PRs at both meets, so we’re excited for her! Then we had a family party at our house—a nice relaxing time with everyone, and we were able to enjoy the new deck.
Here’s what you may have missed on the blog since my last Sunday Post:
Book Blogger Birthdays and Blogoversaries:
Here are the birthdays and blogoversaries for 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, it’s easy! Just fill out the birthday/blogoversary form.)
- September 8th – Brittani @ Hope, Faith & Books‘ Birthday
- September 9th – Wendy @ Musings of a Bookish Kitty‘s Birthday
- September 12th – Remembered Deservedly‘s Blogoversary
- September 14th – Jaclyn @ JC’s Book Haven‘s Birthday
Book Haul:
For Review:
I signed up for the blog tour for Emma Lord’s Tweet Cute (back in July, before my vow not to accept any more review requests!) and received the NetGalley widget for the book. This adorable cover was illustrated by Kristen Solecki
Great Discussions/Goings On Around the Blogosphere:
- Caitlin Althea asks Are We Really Friends—or Do You Just Want Me to Comment on Your Blog?
- A few bloggers are doing a readalong of the Legend Series by Marie Lu to get ready for Rebel. I’ve been meaning to read this series for so long—I’m doing it!
- Jenna @ Falling Letters encourages bloggers and other reviewers to apply to be Cybils Awards judges!
Pre-order Campaigns
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 TIGER QUEEN by Annie Sullivan to receive an enamel pin, a signed bookplate, a creature guide and a digital poster. (INT)(ends 9/9)
- Pre-order SEEKER by Kim Chance to receive a bookmark, a signed bookplate, and a 4×6 print of an exclusive custom piece of artwork created by Gabriella Bujdoso! (INT)(ends 9/9)
- Pre-order THE LIAR’S DAUGHTER by Megan Cooley Peterson OR request a library purchase to receive a bookmark and a signed bookplate. (ends 9/9)
- Pre-order CAPTURING THE DEVIL by Kerri Maniscalco to receive an alternative Capturing the Devil book jacket and a double-sided postcard with original color artwork. (INT – see link for limitations)(ends 9/9)
- Pre-order WHEN SHE REIGNS by Jodi Meadows to receive a signed bookplate, dragon stickers, a bookmark, and a dragon card! (INT)(ends 9/9)
- Pre-order A MATCH MADE IN MEHENDI by Nandini Bajpai to request it from your local library to receive exclusive swag! (US only)(ends 9/10)
- Pre-order THE STONE RAINBOW by Liane Shaw OR request it from your local library for the chance to win a signed copy, a heart-shaped rainbow iron-on patch, a daily planner, and bookmarks. (ends 9/15)
- Pre-order THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH AND THE MIDNIGHT BLADE by Max Brallier to receive special slime and a signed bookplate! Plus, your child’s name will be included in the acknowledgements of the next Last Kids on Earth book! (US only)(ends 9/16)
- Pre-order MOMENTOUS EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF A CACTUS by Dusti Bowling to receive a signed bookplate, bookmark, & bonus story. (ends 9/16)
- Pre-order THE SEVEN NECESSARY SINS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS by Mona Eltahawy to receive a T-shirt, a 5×7 art print with a quote from the book, and a signed bookplate (first 50). Pre-orders submitted after that will receive the 5×7 art print and the signed bookplate. (US only)(ends 9/16)
- Pre-order JUST LUCKY by Melanie Florence to receive buttons and stickers and stuff. (ends 9/16)
- Pre-order THE LIARS OF MARIPOSA ISLAND by Jennifer Mathieu to receive a butterfly charm necklace, butterfly stickers, a postcard, and a bookmark. (INT)(ends 9/16)
- Pre-order DON’T SAY A WORD by Amber Lynn Natusch to receive a ten-page bonus scene in Dawson’s POV. (ends 9/16)
- Pre-order HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE (Illustrated Edition) by J.K. Rowling via the Bloomsbury website to receive an exclusive Goblet of Fire tote bag. (UK/ROI)(ends 10/7) OR (AU/NZ)(ends 9/18)
- Pre-order STORMRISE by Jillian Boehme to receive a signed bookmark. You’ll also be entered to win a very cool pendant. (ends 9/23)
- Pre-order SLAY by Brittney Morris to receive a 6-card set of SLAY playing cards and a signed bookplate. You’ll also be entered to win a grand prize! (US only)(ends 9/23)
- Pre-order THE FUTURE OF ANOTHER TIMELINE by Annalee Newitz to receive an enamel pin! (US/CAN)(ends 9/23)
- Pre-order THE INFINITE NOISE by Lauren Shippen to receive a downloadable phone background, a Bright Sessions original e-short story titled BLUEPRINT (featuring Caleb and Adam), and an exclusive audio interview with author Lauren Shippen Briggon Snow (the voice of Caleb Michaels). (US/Can)(ends 9/23)
- Pre-order DEAR SWEET PEA by Julie Murphy to receive a book-themed notebook, pencil, and bookmark! (US only)(ends 9/24)
- Pre-order A TREASON OF THORNS by Laura E. Weymouth to receive 2 deleted scenes from The Light Between Worlds and previously unpublished short fiction. (INT)(ends 9/24)
- Pre-order THE BEAST by Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs to receive a poster and 30 bookmarks to share! (US/CAN only)(ends 9/29)
- Pre-order RESURRECTION GIRLS by Ava Morgyn to receive OR request it from your local library to receive a signed bookplate, a smoky quartz crystal skull, and an art print of a book-themed Death tarot card! (US only) (ends 9/29)
- Pre-order OUTLAWS by Jen Calonita to receive a Royal Academy Rebels character card and a signed bookplate. (US/Can only)(ends 9/30)
- Pre-order THE GOOD LUCK GIRLS by Charlotte Nicole Davis to receive a limited-edition tote bag! (US/Can)(ends 9/30)
- Pre-order THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE by Ruta Sepetys to receive an exclusive keychain! (US only)(ends 9/30)
- Pre-order SCARS LIKE WINGS by Erin Stewart from The King’s English Bookshop to will receive a signed copy of SCARS LIKE WINGS, a poetry magnet, a temporary wing tattoo and a bookmark. Or order from any retailer OR request it from your local library to be entered in a drawing for a Prize Pack and a Kindle Paperwhite. (INT)(ends 9/30)
- Pre-order CRIER’S WAR by Nina Varela to receive an exclusive coded letter with wax seal, an Automa drawing, and a signed bookplate. (INT)(ends 9/30)
- Pre-order BID MY SOUL FAREWELL by Beth Revis to be entered to win one of over 40 prize packs (5 books each, all signed by the authors). (US only)(ends 9/30)
- Pre-order THE LIBRARY OF LOST THINGS by Laura Taylor Namey OR request it from your local library to receive a bookmark and a signed bookplate sticker. Pre-orders will also receive a silver and enamel collectible acorn pin inspired by the story! (INT)(ends 10/4)
- Pre-order QUEEN OF PHYSICS by Teresa M. Robeson for a chance to win an atom necklace + atom earrings set, Mechanics Lab Planes & Helicopters, Kids First Chemistry Kit, a collection of STEM/STEAM books chosen by the author, and a sturdy canvas tote and signed copy of the book. (INT)(ends 10/6)
- Pre-order ORPHEUS GIRL by Brynne Rebele-Henry from Fountain Bookstore to receive a signed book, bookmark, & “Love Is The Key” pendant necklace. (ends 10/6)
- Pre-order NINTH HOUSE by Leigh Bardugo to receive an exclusive, collectible print of the Lethe Hound. (US/UK)(ends 10/7)
- Pre-order THE BEAUTIFUL by Renée Ahdieh to receive an exclusive La Cour Des Lion Enamel Pin! (US only)(ends 10/7)
- Pre-order THE BURNING SHADOW by Jennifer Armentrout to receive an original e-short story “Like the First Time.” Experience the moment Evie and Luc first meet in the club from Luc’s point-of-view. (US/Can)(ends 10/7)
- Pre-order ESCAPING EXODUS by Nicky Drayden OR request it from your local library to receive a postcard, a signed bookplate, a set of trading cards, and your choice of cover art magnet or sticker. (INT)(ends 10/7)
- Pre-order A DREAM SO DARK by L.L. McKinney for a chance to win a prize pack, including Harry Potter ornaments! (US only)(ends 10/8)
- Pre-order THE WINTER QUARTERS by Anna Veriani to receive a postcard designed by a Japanese artist with a message from author Anna Veriani. You’ll also be entered to win a grand prize. (INT)(ends 10/14)
- Pre-order BELOW THE MOON by Alexis Marie Chute to receive goodies like The 8th Island Trilogy Journal, book-lover book box, jewelry, greeting cards, digital poster, and more! (You’re guaranteed a prize, but you won’t know which one until you get it.) (ends 10/14)
- ***Pre-order TARNISHED ARE THE STARS by Rosiee Thor OR request it from your local library to receive high-res digital character cards and a deleted scene (INT). US pre-orders will also receive a bookmark and a full set of double-sided printed character cards. (Librarians and booksellers don’t have to pre-order to get these gifts.) (INT)(ends 10/14)
- Pre-order DO YOU MIND IF I CANCEL? by Gary Janetti to receive a signed and personalized bookplate (first 1000) and a chapter sampler (first 350). (US only)(ends 10/21)
- Pre-order CALL DOWN THE HAWK by Maggie Stiefvater from specified bookstores to receive a signed limited edition bookplate (I believe it features Maggie’s art?). (INT)(ends 11/4)
- ***Pre-order THE GUINEVERE DECEPTION by Kiersten White from Mysterious Galaxy bookstore to receive a limited print. (ends 11/4)
- Pre-order GRAVEMAIDENS by Kelly Coon OR request it from your local library to receive a bookmark and a deleted scene from Boatman’s POV. INT pre-0rders will also receive a moth laptop sticker, a signed bookplate, and Maiden’s Tonic mocktail card. US pre-orders will receive all of that, except an enamel pin instead of the mocktail card. (INT)(ends 11/5)
- Pre-order CROWN OF OBLIVION by Julie Eshbaugh to receive an enamel pin, a cutout bookmark, a signed bookplate, and a quote card. (INT)(ends 11/11)
- Pre-order WILD LIFE by Keena Roberts OR request it from your local library to receive a Baboon Camp sticker. You’ll also be entered to win a special backpack! (INT)(ends 11/11)
- ***Pre-order ACROSS A BROKEN SHORE by Amy Trueblood or request it from your local library to receive a bookmark and a character sticker (INT). The first 50 US pre-orders will also receive a Golden Gate Bridge enamel pin! (INT)(ends 11/11)
- Pre-order THE QUEEN OF NOTHING by Holly Black from select indie bookstores to receive a signed hardcover of the book and an enamel pin with bookmark. (US or UK)(ends 11/18)
- ***Pre-order RETURN OF THE DRAGON QUEEN by Farah Oomerbhoy to receive a signed bookplate. (INT)(ends 11/25)
- ***Pre-order SCARED LITTLE RABBITS by A.V. Geiger to receive a bookmark, signed bookplate, and graphic sticker. (INT)(ends 12/2)
- Pre-order THE KILL CLUB by Wendy Heard OR request a library purchase to receive a Blackbird Killer lapel pin, a Blackbird Killer playing card, a bookmark, a signed bookplate, and secret swag. (Form to submit can be found HERE.)(ends 12/16)
- Pre-order A HEART SO FIERCE AND BROKEN by Brigid Kemmerer to receive a designed art print of a quote from the first book. (USA–not PR, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand)(ends 1/6)
- Pre-order SCAVENGE THE STARS by Tara Sim to receive a 9 X 12 art piece, 3 character cards, a bookmark, & a signed bookplate. (INT)(ends 1/6)
- ***Pre-order THAT NIGHT, WHEN THE LIGHT WENT OUT, HERE THERE ARE MONSTERS, I HAVE NO SECRETS, THE SIMILARS, THE LAST TO DIE, SCARED LITTLE RABBITS or THE LAST WITNESS to receive one of four custom magnets and be entered to win a 6-month subscription to Hunt-a-Killer and a $100 gift card! (US only)(ends 1/6)
- Pre-order THE OLD TRUCK by Jarrett Pumphrey & Jerome Pumphrey from BookPeople to receive a signed and personalized copy and an enamel pin! (ends 1/7)
- Pre-order DIANA, PRINCESS OF THE AMAZONS by Shannon and Dean Hale, art by Victoria Ying to receive an adorable 2″ Acrylic charm! (ends 1/14)
- Pre-order DON’T READ THE COMMENTS by Eric Smith OR request it from your local library to receive an enamel pin, a signed bookplate with pixel art, and a laptop decal! There’s also an option for teachers and book clubs to receive a Skype visit or have the author come to your classroom (read the details on his site). (INT)(ends 1/27)
- Pre-order THE GRAVITY OF US by Phil Stamper to receive a signed bookplate that’s been sent to space! (US/Can only)(ends 2/3)
- Pre-order THE GOBLETS IMMORTAL by Beth Overmyer to receive a bookmark, a signed bookplate, and a mini replica of the silver sword that makes an appearance throughout the book. (ends 2/12)
- Pre-order CRESCENT CITY: HOUSE OF EARTH AND BLOOD by Sarah J. Maas to receive an exclusive art print! (US, Can, UK, ROI, AUS, NZ, and India)(ends 3/2)
Awesome Giveaways:
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EDUCATORS: @allisonvarnes is giving away 5 SIGNED copies of PROPERTY OF THE REBEL LIBRARIAN & a classroom set of SIGNED bookmarksEDUCATORS: @beingcindy is giving away 5 copies of WHERE THE WATERMELONS GROW
- @jenthermes is giving away a signed copy of MANHATTAN: MAPPING THE STORY OF AN ISLAND plus a piece of original art inspired by the book to two winners!
- @NovelKnight_ is giving away a stack of ARCsTwitter Giveaways:
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- On my blog, you can enter the giveaway for the August 2019 Monthly Wrap-Up Round-Up & Make Me Read It Giveaway, the September Discussion Challenge and Giveaway, and a Tiger Queen poster and signed bookplate.
- EDUCATORS: Rajani LaRocca is giving away copies of MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM + the audiobook CD, AND 20 books from some awesome fellow #MG debut authors!!
- Lisa @ Lisa Loves Literature is celebrating 10 years of blogging with a giveaway!
- Head over to Star-Crossed Book Blog for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card! They’re also celebrating their 5th blogoversary with a giveaway!
- Head over to Wishful Endings for Tressa’s Monthly Giveaway of a book of your choice!
- Mindy McGinnis is giving away The Lager Queen of Minnesota, Land of Wolves, The Last Good Guy and The Birthday Girl
- Head over to It Starts at Midnight for a chance to win Only Ashes Remain
- Lots of blogs participating in the September Of Books Giveaway Hop!
- Head over to Utopia State of Mind for a chance to win SHE’S THE WORST by Lauren Spieller
- Head over to Flipping Through the Pages for a chance to win HAVE A LITTLE FAITH IN ME
- Head over to Bookhounds YA for a chance to win CHARLIE HERNANDEZ AND THE LEAGUE OF SHADOWS
- Head over to Susan Heim On Parenting for a chance to win So Cool! Sharks and So Cute! Pandas (hardcover) AND shark and panda plushes
- Every week Lisa @ Lisa Loves Literature gives away three books from her giveaway/trade shelves.
- Read It Forward does a weekly giveaway. This week you can enter to win Not the Girl You Marry by Andie J. Christopher
- Head over to Bookish for LOTS of giveaways!
Lots of good stuff! Have any giveaways or great discussions happening on your site right now? Feel free to share them in the comments!
Sorry to hear about your cold. I hope you feel better soon.
Thank you! I’m definitely back to normal now.
Boo for colds! I hope you are feeling better quickly. Yeah for your daughter! That’s awesome that she was moved up and gotten PRs. I had gotten Tweet Cute and also signed up for the tour (it keeps me accountable). It looks like a lot of fun.
Summer colds are no fun at all. I’m done with this one. Let’s hope we all stay healthy now.
You remind me of all the times that I drove my kids to the pool for their lessons! Now they take the bus or woalk or …and that’s such a relief! Happy Sunday.
The work is never done when it comes to our kids, right?
I hope you are feeling better. Something seems to be going around here too, although I am hoping I can avoid it somehow. I bet everything will look so nice when it’s done! Congratulations to your daughter for being moved up to varsity! I hope it is a good swim year for her. I hope you have a great week!
We seem to be getting better. Now it just seems to be allergies that are plaguing us. Oh well!
That’s great that you’re already able to put the new deck to use. And I bet the landscaping will look wonderful. That cover of Tweet Cute is so adorable! 🙂
Thank you so much for mentioning one of my posts here ? I hope you enjoy tweet cute too! I’m obsessed with twitter and that cover, so I can’t wait to hear what everyone thinks! Also, I love how complete your Sunday posts are. They’re such a great resource ?
Omg so sorry for commenting as a reply :”) I didn’t mean that
No worries—I’ve definitely done that myself before. 🙂
I’m glad you like my Sunday Posts—I try to pack them with a lot of great info!
The new patio is looking great so far! I’ll try to share some pics in my next Sunday Post.
I hope you’ve started to feel better!
Also that cover of Tweet Cute? Absolutely adorable! Also, I see some very interesting discussion posts that I want to read now!
Hope you enjoyed those discussion posts! There are always LOTS more linked up to my Discussion Challenge every month, so I’d suggest checking it out! 🙂
Sorry to hear about the cold, but glad your renovations are moving along smoothly.
Nice new read! That’s a new to me one but I hope you will enjoy it!
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Thanks! We finally got rid of that cold. My oldest still has a bit of a cough, but that’s the last vestiges holding on.
Glad to hear your garden improvements are coming along and you can start to enjoy it!
Sorry to hear about the cold. I’m not looking forward to the beginning of sickness season!
Back to school around here means back to getting sick! Ugh! (At least we’re all recovered for the moment.)
Congrats! That sounds so amazing and good on your daughter! I hope you’ll have some time to enjoy your deck before the weather turns.
Have a great week!
Thank you!!
Congrats to your daughter on the swim team! And yay for the deck being done. Sounds like you guys have been busy but it’s nice when you can enjoy it after it’s all done. 🙂
Have an awesome week!
Thanks! As always, I’m a proud mama, and I have to talk about my kids’ accomplishments. LOL!
Aw man everyone is getting sick lately. I hope the cold has passed and you feel better. Your week sounds entertainingly eventful, if that’s a thing lol I’m excited to see how everything for the deck turns out! And congrats to your daughter!
Yes, we did finally get over that cold. Seems like everybody gets sick at the beginning of the school year!
Ooh I hope your cold went away. Those are seriously the worst because they just lingerrr. Congrats to your daughter on her swim meets. That’s fantastic! 🙂
-Lauren
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Yes, it’s finally gone. Yay!
It’s great that you are getting some work done around the house! I need to work on my house a bit. Hope you have a great weekend!
Seems like no matter what you do around the house, there’s always more!
Hope you are feeling better. Congrats to your daughter.
Thank you!
I’m glad you got a chance to enjoy your new deck this week!
Have a great reading week, and feel better!
Thanks!!
Ahh I’m so sorry to hear about your cold, I hope you’re feeling better now <3 Hope you'll have a lovely week <3
Much better now. Thank you!!
I hope your cold clears up soon! The deck progress is great, though, and landscaping a new area has always been something I enjoy seeing pictures of. (I’ve never owned a house where I could do that, though. Our condo association does all of our landscaping, so I have to live vicariously through others.)
I’ll definitely be updating with some pics. It’s fun to see the project in progress!
I was on a swim team in my youth! I remember having a lot of fun, but never swam competitively with a school. It was more of an extracurricular thing where we occasionally competed with others. My husband and his family are all swimmers — dude can hold his breath forever. 😉
Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? ?
Danielle’s been swimming for quite a while, but she was always on the lower end of competitiveness (partially just due to her body type—she’s small and slight). But that girl works HARD and they moved her up to varsity this year. It’s amazing how much time she’s been cutting. I’m kind of in awe of her tenacity, actually. 🙂
Children are a constant surprise!
Isn’t that the truth? (Seems like yours gave you an extra surprise this weekend—glad everything ended up okay!)
I don’t know much about “Tweet Cute,” but it looks and sounds SO darn cuuute! Hoping it’s something that has a story inside to reflect those first impressions. 🙂
I agree that it looks adorable—sometimes I love light books like that to mix things up a little.
The new additions, landscaping, sounds pretty awesome. Tweet Cute is definitely on my list. Hope you’re feeling better!
Thanks! Yes, we can’t wait until everything is finished so that we can truly enjoy the back yard!
I envy your new deck. We really need to replace the ones front and back. Enjoy it!
We’re very excited about it. We’ve really been needing to replace ours for quite some time.
Yay for having the deck finished. Enjoy! I have lots of work of all kinds to do here yet. I was hunting for the electric screwdriver all day Tuesday. I hope your cold is MUCH better by now and you are having a great week!
Oh, I get that—the search for the proper tool can set you back plenty! 🙂