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):
Not much to say this week, which is probably a good thing (no disasters, for once). 🙂 But one bit of good news is that my oldest officially got into the college she wants to attend (with the merit scholarship we were expecting plus a little extra)! We weren’t surprised with her acceptance, but it’s still nice to have it all official and on paper. Now we start figuring out all the details, like meal plans and housing. She’ll be transferring in as a junior because she has so many credits from our local community college, so she’s way ahead of the game as far as that’s concerned!
Oh, and we celebrated Christmas with extended family yesterday (which is why this post is up late again—since I taught in the K-2 room at church this morning as well—always lots of catching up to do!).
Also, I wanted to mention: Most years I do a list of ALL the reading and blogging challenges I can find, but this year I just don’t have time. BUT I want to point you all to two great resources (bloggers who’ve created very similar lists):
- Girl XOXO’s The Master List of 2020 Reading Challenges
- And Reading Challenge Addict’s 2020 Reading Challenges
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.)
- Dec 15th – Alexandra @ Milky Way of Books‘ Birthday
- Dec 16th – Jessica @ a GREAT read‘s Birthday
- Dec 20th – Inky Impressions‘ Blogoversary
- Dec 21st – Chasing Faerytales‘ Blogoversary
- Dec 21st – She’s Probably at the Library…‘s Blogoversary
Book Haul:
For Review:
More to the Story is a Little Women retelling by Mena Khan, and it sounds so very wonderful! This gorgeous cover was illustrated by Abigail Dela Cruz! Thanks to Salaam Reads for the review copy!
Won:
I won these twin books from NovelKnight and Disney Hyperion!! The Fowl Twins is the first in Eoin Colfer’s new series. This awesome cover was created by Tyler Nevins! The backpacks are super nice and roomy too. One of the books has already made its way to Bernie’s Book Bank, and I’m super excited for it to get delivered to a kid in need!
Great Discussions/Goings On Around the Blogosphere:
- Jane @ Janepedia tells us about her first dollhouse renovation, which she’s calling Haunted Manor
- Val @ Reader Voracious shares her Book Blogger / Reader Spreadsheet Template for 2020
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 FOUL IS FAIR by Hannah Capin to receive a GOLDEN BOYS BEWARE sticker. (US/Can)(ends 12/15?)
- 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 RELIC SPELL by Jimena I. Novaro OR request it from your local library to receive a custom tote bag or a custom journal! (US only)(ends 12/16)
- Pre-order THE DARK IN-BETWEEN by Elizabeth Hrib to receive bookmarks/stickers. You’ll also be entered to win a grand prize. (INT)(ends 12/31)
- Pre-order WOVEN IN MOONLIGHT by Isabel Ibañez to receive an annotated PDF of the first chapter. US pre-orders will also receive an illustrated bookmark, a 5 x 7 art print, and a sticker. (INT)(ends 1/6)
- 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 STORM FROM THE EAST by Joanna Hathaway to receive exclusive bonus scenes from Dark of the West. You’ll also be entered to win a grand prize! (INT)(ends 2/15)
- ***Pre-order DEFY THE SUN by Jessika Fleck OR request it from your local library to receive a bookmark, a signed bookplate, and a custom dye-cut sticker. US pre-orders will also be entered to win a grand prize! (INT)(ends 3/9)
- ***Pre-order TO SLEEP IN A SEA OF STARS by Christopher Paolini to receive a limited edition enamel pin! (US/Can)(ends 1/6, but other goodies will be available until 4/14)
- 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 THRONE OF SWANS by Katharine and Elizabeth Corr to be entered to win a bookplate signed by both authors, an exclusive bookmark, an enamel pin badge and a Swarovski swan necklace. (UK/Ireland only)(ends 1/8)
- Pre-order A LONGER FALL by Charlaine Harris to receive an exclusive, collectible print of Dixie. (US only)(ends 1/13)
- Pre-order THE ECHOES BETWEEN US by Katie McGarry to receive a limited-edition notebook! (US/Can)(ends 1/13)
- Pre-order THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS by Ransom Riggs to receive an exclusive photo personally selected by the author and a luggage tag. (US only)(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 INFINITY SON by Adam Silvera to receive a Phoenix enamel pin. (US or UK & IRELAND)(ends 1/13)
- Pre-order ASHLORDS by Scott Reintgen and you’ll be entered to win a chance to be a character in a new series! Pre-orders from indie bookstores will receive two entries. (ends 1/20)
- ***Pre-order DIAMOND CITY by Francesca Flores to receive a signed diamond-designed bookplate, a glossy bookmark, and a letter from the author to you. You’ll also be entered to win a grand prize! (INT)(ends 1/27)
- Pre-order SPELLHACKER by M.K. England to receive a bookmark, two stickers, a signed bookplate (If you preorder from Fountain Bookstore, your book will also be hand-signed), a postcard, an emailed PDF with a printable SPELLHACKER-themed card to give as a gift, and a Disasters short story. (INT)(ends 1/27)
- 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 ALL THE STARS AND TEETH by Adalyn Grace to receive a Keel Haul limited edition pin and a signed bookplate! (US only)(ends 2/3)
- Pre-order THE STARS WE STEAL by Alexa Donne to receive a digital, exclusive bonus short story. US pre-orders will also receive 2 bookmarks, a limited edition art print, a signed bookplate, and a limited edition “half agony, half hope” Persuasion laptop sticker. (US/INT)(ends 2/3)
- Pre-order BELOW by Alexandria Warwick to receive a digital swag pack, including complete annotations, an extended scene, Inuit resources used for research, early art inspiration/images/aesthetics, and two scenes from the North series book 2. Paperback pre-orders will also receive a signed limited edition World of the North card. (INT)(ends 2/3)
- 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 BELLE REVOLTE by Linsey Miller to receive a signed FIREreads bookplate, 4 character cards and an exclusive print of the map of Demeine! (US/Can)(ends 2/3)
- ***Pre-order THE QUEEN’S ASSASSIN by Melissa De La Cruz to receive one of two exclusive enamel pins. (US 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 YES NO MAYBE SO by Aisha Saeed and Becky Albertalli OR request it from your local library to receive a signed postcard featuring scenes from the cover art. (INT)(ends 2/8)
- ***Pre-order NIGHT SPINNER by Addie Thorley OR request it from your local library to receive a bookmark, a signed bookplate, a quote sticker, and an exclusive character art print. The first 50 US pre-orders will also receive an exclusive book band! (INT)(ends 2/10)
- 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 BREAK THE FALL by Jennifer Iacopelli OR request it from your local library to receive a signed bookmark and a teal Sexual Assault Awareness enamel pin! (INT)(ends 2/17)
- Pre-order OF CURSES AND KISSES by Sandhya Menon to receive two GORGEOUS custom art postcards. (US only)(ends 2/17)
- Pre-order THE SOUND OF STARS by Alechia Dow to receive a magnet, a sticker, a button, a postcard and a bookmark. (INT)(ends 2/24)
- Pre-order THE ADVENTURE ZONE: PETALS TO THE METAL by Clint McElroy, Griffin McElroy, Travis McElroy, Justin McElroy, and Carey Pietsch to receive a digital version art print and an exclusive recording of the live show from the McElroys SDCC Book Launch for Murder on the Rockport Limited. You’ll also be entered to win a grand prize. (US/Can)(ends 2/29)
- 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 RAVEN AND THE DOVE by Kaitlyn Davis to receive an exclusive double-sided art print! Print pre-orders will also receive a bookmark and a signed bookplate/sticker to attach to your book. (US only)(ends 3/8)
- Pre-order THE DERBY DAREDEVILS by Kit Rosewater OR request it from your local library to receive a special letter about the pre-order (or libraries being awesome) and some fun facts about the book, a bookmark featuring a Daredevils player, an official roller derby glossary, and a blank postcard for dropping a line to friends. Pre-orders will also receive a signed bookplate and a die-cut sticker of the Daredevils logo! You’ll also be entered to win a grand prize. (ends 3/23)
- 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 UNRAVEL THE DUSK by Elizabeth Lim to receive swag (to be announced later). (US only for now–but check back in future)(ends 7/13)
- 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:
- @xCrini is giving away A PALE LIGHT IN THE BLACK
- @Book_Ramblings is giving away an item off your bookish wishlist for Christmas
- @umutreviews is doing a Christmas giveaway of a stack of books!
- On my blog, you can enter the giveaway for the November 2019 Monthly Wrap-Up Round-Up & Make Me Read It Giveaway, and the December Discussion Challenge and Giveaway.
- Lots of blogs participating in the Dashing Giveaway Hop!
- Head over to We Live and Breathe Books for a chance to win Hearts, Strings, and Other Breakable Things
- Head over to Freda’s Voice for a chance to win Game Of Thrones Season 8
- Lots of blogs participating in the December of Books Giveaway Hop! (And For What It’s Worth has combined it with a 10-year blogoversary giveaway!)
- Head over to It Starts at Midnight for a chance to win a hardcover copy of Reverie and THE WEIGHT OF A SOUL
- Head over to BookHounds for a chance to win THE MONSTER HYPOTHESIS and CHARLIE HERNANDEZ AND THE CASTLE OF BONES.
- Head over to Life Within the Pages for a chance to win ONE DAY AT DISNEY
- Head over to The Book Bag for a chance to win The Secret Diamond Sisters
- Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight is celebrating her birthday with a giveaway!
- AJ @ Read All the Things is giving someone a $100 Book Shopping Spree for Christmas!!
- Read It Forward does a weekly giveaway. This week you can enter to win The Love Story of Missy Carmichael by Lori Nelson Spielman!
- 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!
Whoo hoo! Congratulations to your daughter. Admission AND a scholarship. *applause, applause* That’s a cool prize you won. I love a good backpack.
Yep, I’m super proud of her!!
Congrats to your oldest! That’s a big achievement. Have a great week!
Thank you!!
Congrats to your oldest – that’s fantastic, and wow, going in as a Junior is just amazing!! I hope you had a nice Christmas celebration yesterday. Thanks for linking to some posts about 2020 reading challenges.
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
I know a lot of people count on me for their challenge lists, so I wanted to make sure to give you other resources! 🙂
Sounds like a nice relaxing week! Congrats to your daughter for getting into her preferred college!
Thanks!! We’re very happy to have it all official.
congrats to your oldest. that sounds fantastic!
Thank you!!
Congrats to your oldest! I just got off the phone with my oldest working out scholarship and tuition stuff. Fun, fun. He’s currently in community college and will be transferring in a year to university to complete his degree. So we’re not far behind y’all.
Yes, it sounds like you’re almost exactly where we are. 🙂
Congratulations to your daughter!! That’s very exciting and you must be so proud of her!
Yes, I’m definitely proud!
Wow. Congrats to your daughter on that awesome win of college and scholarship! That’s awesome. <3
Thank you! We’re definitely proud of her!
Congratulations for your daughter getting into her top college, that’s so exciting! And yay for having so many college credits already! Wishing her all the best ♥! And here’s hoping you’ve been having a wonderful week getting ready for Christmas!
Thank you! Yes, it’s definitely nice on the pocketbook that she’ll be starting out ahead of the game. 🙂
Congratulations to your daughter for the acceptance and scholarship! And yay for celebrating the extended family Christmas already and it going well 😀 Sounds like it has been an eventful week.
Thank you!! Yes, it was a (nicely) eventful week. 🙂
Thanks for linking to my 2020 spreadsheet template, Nicole!!!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for creating it—such a great resource!!