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’m in Cancun right now, celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary!! (Which was technically in June, but who wants to go to Cancun when it’s already hot outside where you live?) Hopefully I’m having a fabulous time. Since I’m writing this post ahead of time, I have no idea. 🙂
Here’s what you may have missed on the blog since my last Sunday Post:
- The Edge of the Word by Drew Callander and Alana Harrison: Review, Giveaway & the Authors’ Top Ten Addictions – Last chance to enter the giveaway!
- Every Stolen Breath by Kimberly Gabriel: Review & Giveaway
- Bite-Sized Reviews of Lexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament, Becoming RBG, Friend or Fiction, and Catwad
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.)
- None this week, believe it or not!! (Unless it’s YOURS, in which case you need to fill out my birthday/blogoversary form and let me know.)
Book Haul:
I actually got some books for review this week, but I didn’t have time to take pictures before I left for vacation, so I’ll update this when I get back.
Great Discussions/Goings On Around the Blogosphere:
- AJ gives us this hilarious twist on a TTT topic: How I’d Die In A Love Story
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 they might not be open until the date listed. Pre-0rder early for your best chance to get all the goodies!
- Pre-order CORAL by Sara Ella to receive a PDF download of Sara’s exclusive, annotated notes from CORAL chapters. The first 100 pre-orders will also receive a watercolor bookmark, a “You are not nothing. You are not alone” quote sticker, and a signed bookplate. (INT)(ends 11/11)
- 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 A SANCTUARY OF SPIRITS by Leanna Renee Hieber from Word Bookstores to receive an original 5×7 print designed by Kelley Hensing. (ends 11/11)
- Pre-order THE SKY WEAVER by Kristen Ciccarelli to receive 7 limited edition character cards! (INT)(ends 11/16)
- 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 COLD FALLING WHITE by G.S. Prendergast OR request it from your local library to receive a set of four vintage-style propaganda posters. (INT)(ends 11/18)
- Pre-order THIRST by Jill Williamson to receive a water bag with carabiner, a bookmark and cut chapters from Hannah’s POV. (ends 11/20)
- Pre-order RETURN OF THE DRAGON QUEEN by Farah Oomerbhoy to receive a signed bookplate. (INT)(ends 11/25)
- Pre-order STARSIGHT by Brandon Sanderson to receive an exclusive flight patch inspired by the series! (US only)(ends 11/25)
- Pre-order BLOOD HEIR by Amélie Wen Zhao to receive a “Choose to be Brave” sticker, an illustrated bookmark with glossed lettering, and a signed & personalized bookplate with a Book Secret written on the back. You’ll also be entered to win a grand prize! (INT)(ends 11/26)
- ***Pre-order DEAR AUTHOR by Laura A. Grace to receive a postcard, a bookmark, a sticker, and a personalized mini letter from the author. (ends 12/2)
- Pre-order SCARED LITTLE RABBITS by A.V. Geiger to receive a bookmark, signed bookplate, and graphic sticker. (INT)(ends 12/2)
- Pre-order JUST DON’T MENTION IT by Estelle Maskame to receive a signed bookplate. (US/Can)(ends 12/2)
- Pre-order THE LAST KING OF THE MOUNTAIN by Camryn Daytona to receive a postcard of a map of Illistra. If you purchase a physical copy you will also receive a signed bookplate. (US only)(ends 12/9)
- ***Pre-order DIAMOND & DAWN by Lyra Selene to OR request it from your local library receive five stunning full-color character cards and a signed bookplate. You’ll also be entered to win a grand prize. (ends 12/9)
- 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 THE NIGHT COUNTRY by Melissa Albert to receive an original Hazel Wood chapbook featuring fan-favorite Finch! (US only)(ends 1/6)
- 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 OASIS by Katya de Becerra to receive an art print and a query critique! You’ll also be entered to win a grand prize. (INT)(ends 1/6)
- ***Pre-order THE MAP FROM HERE TO THERE by Emery Lord to receive exclusive bonus content written by the author! (US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and India)(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 THE ECHOES BETWEEN US by Katie McGarry to receive a limited-edition notebook! (US/Can)(ends 1/13)
- Pre-order A BEGINNING AT THE END by Mike Chen to receive a download copy of the short story ANONYMOUS, which was the basis for Chen’s next novel WE COULD BE HEROES. You’ll also be entered to win a giveaway! (ends 1/14)
- 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 EVERY OTHER WEEKEND by Abigail Johnson OR request it from your local library to receive a bookmark, a signed & personalized quote bookplate, and an exclusive sticker. US pre-orders will also be entered to win a grand prize! (INT)(ends 1/14)
- ***Pre-order BEYOND THE SHADOWED EARTH by Joanna Ruth Meyer OR request it from your library to receive a bookmark, a signed bookplate, and 4 character art cards. (TEENS can receive the goodies even if they’re not able to pre-order.) (US only)(ends 1/14)
- Pre-order THIS VICIOUS CURE by Emily Suvada to receive three signed (and personalized, if desired) bookplates and three signed bookmarks – one for each book in the series. (US residents can also get a signed postcard for ordering THIS MORTAL COIL or THIS CRUEL DESIGN.) (INT)(ends 1/28)
- 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 CHIRP by Kate Messner to receive a class set of bookmarks and a poster! (US/CAN)(ends 2/3)
- 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 HOW TO SPEAK BOY by Tiana Smith OR request it from your local library to receive a X♡X♡ leather notebook, a X♡X♡ tin of mints and a mini bookmark! (US only)(ends 2/7)
- 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 CHAIN OF GOLD by Cassandra Clare to receive a limited edition wooden bookmark! (UK & ROI only)(ends 3/2)
- 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)
- Pre-order THE KINGDOM OF BACK by Marie Lu to receive a custom book pouch! (US only)(ends 3/2)
- Pre-order THE EMPIRE OF GOLD by S.A. Chakraborty to receive a set of six pins featuring the tribal sigils of each tribe of Daevabad! (US only)(ends 6/29)
- Pre-order TRAITOR by Amanda McCrina OR request it from your local library to receive pre-order goodies (details forthcoming). (ends 8/24)
Awesome Giveaways:
Twitter Giveaways:
- Twitter Giveaways:
- @AimeeLucido is giving away three copies of IN THE KEY OF CODE
- On my blog, you can enter the giveaway for the October 2019 Monthly Wrap-Up Round-Up & Make Me Read It Giveaway, the November Discussion Challenge and Giveaway, a copy of Mightier Than the Sword, and a copy of EVERY STOLEN BREATH.
- Head over to Jazzy Book Reviews for a chance to win a signed copy of Grimworld + bookmark, notepad, and pin + unreleased chapter art print
- Head over to Book Briefs for a chance to win SISTERS OF SHADOW & LIGHT
- Head over to Emily the BookNerd for a chance to win THE HOW & THE WHY by Cynthia Hand
- Head over to Utopia State of Mind for a chance to win REFRACTION
- Head over to The Candid Cover for a chance to win FIND ME THEIR BONES
- Head over to Star-Crossed Book Blog for a chance to win an Official “Crow & Hammer” T-shirt from Annette Mari’s The Guild Codex
- AJ @ Read All the Things is giving someone a $100 Book Shopping Spree for Christmas!!
- Head over to BookHounds for a chance to win a FULL hardcover set of THE KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES Series, HEART OF THE MOORS, GIRLS LIKE US, MAYBE HE JUST LIKES YOU, or THE NEVER TILTING WORLD.
- Head over to Pop! Goes the Reader for a chance to win The Witches of Willow Cove.
- Head over to Wishful Endings for Tressa’s Monthly Giveaway of an Amazon gift card!
- Lots of blogs participating in the November Of Books Giveaway Hop!
- Julie Eshbaugh is doing a #RaceofOblivion! and giving away a $100 Gift Card!
- Check out the covers for the Hades and Persephone Series and enter to win a $10 gift card!
- 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 The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James!
- 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!
Happy anniversary! I hope you love Cancun. I’ve been there twice, and it was a lot of fun.
I’m already ready to go back! 🙂
I agree. Why go somewhere warm, when it’s warm at home. It’s a brilliant idea to celebrate early. I hope Cancun was tons of fun
Yes, we didn’t want to be in Cancun in June, but we sure were happy to miss the snow in November!
Have fun in Cancun and Happy Anniversary!
Thank you!!
Ooooh sounds fun! I was in Cancun in February, so I am sure you’re having a blast! I miss it lol.
Happy anniversary!
I already miss it too!
Happy Belated Anniversary!! That’s so awesome you got to go away on vacation and I hope you are having a wonderful time. Can’t wait to hear about it.
-Lauren
Thank you!! We did have a fantastic time!!
Hope you had a fabulous time in Cancun, Nicole!
Thanks, Tanya!
happy anniversary. mr wonderful and i used to go to cancun for thanksgiving. we did it for several years and loved it. we’d head to new orleans, spend the night and eat thanksgiving dinner at denny’s, then hope a plane to cancun. they gave away free beer on the flight and it was only a hop, skip and jump. i love the place, but the first visit was still the best. hope you have a super time
That would be such a fun tradition! I could certainly see going back.
Haha yes, you need to go on holiday when it’s cold where you live so you can appreciate it even more. I hope you enjoy your time in Cacun and congratulations on your anniversary again 😉
Yes, it’s no fun to leave the heat and go somewhere hotter!
Hope you’re having an AWESOME anniversary vacation! Congrats to you on 20 years!!!
Now for a teensy favor, when you share your next Sunday post like this… My “Literary Christmas” reading challenge has started, going through Dec. 31. Plus, I have a giveaway for a Book Lover’s Snowman prize… which is super cute! (giveaway ends Dec. 8, U.S. only)
Reading Challenge: http://inthebookcase.blogspot.com/2019/11/a-literary-christmas-2019-begins-link.html
Giveaway: https://inthebookcase.blogspot.com/2019/11/a-literary-christmas-giveaway.html
Would love it if you joined too!
We did have a fabulous time, thanks!! And thanks for sharing links to your event—I’ll definitely put them in today’s Sunday Post (which should go up in a bit!).