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):
Happy New Year!! Wishing all of my readers a fantabulous 2020!!
I started off New Year’s Eve by going to see Mean Girls the Musical with my mom and my daughter Danielle. The show was so much fun and technically interesting too—I especially loved the way that they projected a lot of the scenery onto the backdrops. I wish I would have known the music ahead of time, though—I’ve decided that I prefer when I’m more familiar with the songs when I see a show.
We’ve also been watching the Harry Potter movies this week. So far, we’ve watched four of them. It’s been a great family activity.
I finished that edit I’ve been working on, so now I plan to switch gears back to my own book again (need to get writing!). I’ve got to set myself some solid goals for this month (and beyond)!
Here’s what you may have missed on the blog since my last Sunday Post:
- The Door to the Lost by Jaleigh Johnson: A Dual Review with Marilla
- January 2020 Discussion Challenge Link-Up & Giveaway
- 2019 End of Year Book Survey (& Year in Graphs!)
- Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim: Review & Giveaway
And just a reminder that you can still sign up for the 2020 Book Blog Discussion Challenge!
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! (If you have one, make sure you fill out my form so I can celebrate you!!)
Book Haul:
NetGalley/Edelweiss:
I’ve been forgetting to update you guys on my NetGalley and Edelweiss hauls for the past few weeks. Here’s what I’ve gotten:
Infinity Son is written by Adam Silvera, and that’s pretty much all I need to know. It’s Adam’s first fantasy!! Cover designed by Erin Fitzsimmons with art by Kevin Tong. Thanks, HarperTeen!
Of Curses and Kisses is Sandhya Menon’s newest, a contemporary Beauty and the Beast retelling! (I had to search high and low for the cover illustrator for this one—it’s Petra Braun with lettering artist Saskia Bueno.) Thanks, Simon & Schuster!
I signed up for the tour for Malice by Pintip Dunn. I’ve always loved her books, and this one sounds similar to her others: sci-fi with a bit of time-travel? (Or at least a voice from the future.) Thank you, Entangled Teen!
I’ll admit that I requested If We Were Giants purely because it’s written by Dave Matthews (along with Clete Barrett Smith) and nostalgia for the 90’s got the best of me. Also, the cover is cute (but maybe not final?), so good job, Antonio Javier Caparo. Thank you, Disney-Hyperion!
Great Discussions/Goings On Around the Blogosphere:
- Beth @ Books Nest shares 4 years of being a creator on Instagram, what I’ve learnt, my struggles and successes
Also, a reminder that I’m not doing my list of ALL the reading and blogging challenges I can find this year. Here are two other 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
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 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 ROGUE PRINCESS by B.R. Meyers OR request it from your local library to receive a bookmark, a signed bookplate, a postcard and a personal note from the author. (US/Can only)(ends 1/20)
- 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 THE HAND ON THE WALL by Maureen Johnson to receive an exclusive Ellingham Academy Lenticular Map Print. (US only)(ends 1/20)
- 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 BORGIA CONFESSIONS by Alyssa Palombo to receive bookmarks and a signed bookplate! (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 GLITCH KINGDOM by Sheena Boekweg OR request the book at your local library OR email the author fan art to receive five character art stickers, a bookmark, and a personalized and signed bookplate! You’ll also be entered to win a custom Funko Pop! (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 JABBERWOCKY PRINCESS by Cece Louise to receive two autographed bookmarks and a silver Forest Tales tree charm. (US only)(ends 3/11)
- ***Pre-order ALL YOUR TWISTED SECRETS by Diana Urban OR request it from your local library to receive a key necklace, a signed bookmark, a signed bookplate, and access to an exclusive author Q&A on 3/17. (US only)(ends 3/16)
- Pre-order DRAGON HOOPS by Gene Luen Yang to receive a downloadable print-at-home Gene Luen Yang READ poster. You’ll also be entered to win a limited edition Dragon Hoops mini backboard. (US/Can only)(ends 3/17)
- 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 HEARING HAPPINESS: DEAFNESS CURES IN HISTORY by Jaipreet Virdi or request it from your local library to receive a limited edition retro hearing aid advertisement button a limited edition retro hearing aid advertisement button (first 100 submissions). You’ll also be entered to win a grand prize! (ends 4/30)
- 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:
- @alexperc92 is celebrating her blogoversary by giving away up to 20 EUROS worth of books!
- @artsydraft is giving away a book of your choice!
- Teachers & Librarians: @NovelKnight_ is giving away 3 boxes of mixed MG/YA books!
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@alexandraovery is giving two people one 2019 queer release of their choice and one 2020 queer pre-order of their choice!
- On my blog, you can enter the giveaway for the December 2019 Monthly Wrap-Up Round-Up & Make Me Read It Giveaway, and the December Discussion Challenge and Giveaway. You can also enter to win Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim!
- Lots of blogs participating in the January of Books Giveaway Hop!
- Head over to It Starts at Midnight for a chance to win OASIS by Katya de Becerra
- Head over to Chasing Faerytales for a chance to win a book of your choice!
- Kelly @ Another Book in the Wall is celebrating her two year blogoversary by giving away a $15 Book of Your Choice!
- Head over to Rajani LaRocca’s website for a chance to win A Preorder of SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS: A TALE OF MUSIC AND MATH + a 2020 PB Debut of your choice!
- Head over to Book Hounds for a chance to win One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus
- Head over to Stuck in Books for a chance to win a MERA Tidebreaker ARC, STORM AND FURY by Jennifer L. Armentrout, a Fire 8 and more!
- Every week, Lisa @ Lisa Loves Literature gives away Three Books from her ARC/Books for Trade shelves
- Lots of blogs participating in the WINTER ROMANCE Hop!
- Bookcrushin’ is giving away 30 books to 7 winners!
- Head over to Drizzle and Hurricane Books for a chance to win Loveboat, Taipei
- Read It Forward does a weekly giveaway. This week you can enter to win The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley!
Lots of good stuff! Have any giveaways or great discussions happening on your site right now? Feel free to share them in the comments!
I was really impressed with what they did with Mean Girls. The music was phenomenal, and the actors I saw were excellent. You would love talking to my daughter after seeing a play, etc. Since she has a BFA in theatre design, she always talks about the design and production when we see plays or even concerts. I was really blown away to be part of such a discussion she had with her peers at SU (I sat quietly). I learned a lot about all that goes on behind the scenes though.
How fun! I was a theatre major in college as well, but I was an acting major. Still, I would definitely hear my techie friends talk about design sometimes, and it’s incredibly interesting.
You got Infinity Son! I don’t usually read fantasy, but I want that one. Good luck with your writing!
Adam Silvera is pretty much auto-read for me. 🙂
I need to check out NetGalley this week. I got Loki Ascending last week but haven’t looked at anything since. Have fun with your books, hope you like them.
I try NOT to check NetGalley too often—too much good stuff over there!
Sounds like a great week, and interesting books to enjoy.
Thanks for sharing!
Yes! Thanks for stopping by!!
I prefer to be familiar with the music before seeing a show too. I am glad you enjoyed Mean Girls the Musical just the same. It sounds like a fun show. We love the Harry Potter movies. The last time we watched them though, my daughter insisted on watching them out of order. That didn’t make me especially happy. LOL I hope you are able to fit in more writing! Have a great week, Nicole. Enjoy your new books!
Oh, that would drive me crazy too—I don’t think I could do it!!! 🙂
I feel like I have so much to comment on this week :).
I can’t wait to hear what you think of Infinity Son. I think Adam is an amazing person, and I am wishing him all the best with his newest book!
I also am intrigued with the fact that Dave Matthews is publishing a book! Whaaaaaat! Curious if this will continue.
I also was in the Harry Potter mood this break, and between Christmas and New Year’s I watched the first 6 movies! It was kind of fun to binge them in that way!
Good luck with the writing of your novel! I’m so excited to see your name in print someday!
Happy New Year!!
I totally agree about Adam. He seems like one of the most genuine people and he’s also just incredibly funny and friendly! (By the way, I just now realized that your NEW blog is linked up to this comment—I can’t believe I missed that you’re blogging again. Welcome back to the blogosphere!!)
I am also in the mood to watch the harry Potter movies again! Must be that time of the year with Christmas where we feel like kids LOL
Exactly!!
I’m so excited to read Of Curses and Kisses! I’ve got a hold request in at the library, so I’m just waiting for my turn once it releases.
I’m really looking forward to reading it!
You had a great week. Love the Harry Potter movies ^_^.
Have a wonderful week and happy reading!
We just have one more Harry Potter to movie to go to finish them all! 🙂
You got some great e-galleys! I think I’m on the Malice blog tour as well! You know, I’ve never actually seen the whole Mean Girls movie. But I have seen and watched over and over all of the Harry Potter movies! LOL!! Have a great week! I’m back to school this week.
It’s been years since I saw Mean Girls (the movie). I didn’t remember it all that well.
Oh nice! I haven’t rewatched the Harry Potter movies in years. I need to do that! I find it’s sooo hard to balance watching TV shows and movies I want to watch from Netflix, Disney+, and my own DVD collection–both new and old! Then there’s wanting to read when I can and blogging and then when there’s finally time to breathe, I’m tired and go to bed! Lol!
Nice new reads too! Lots of new to me ones there but I hope you enjoy them all!
Here’s my StS
Have a GREAT day!
Old Follower 🙂
I think I’ve watched more movies in the last month than I have in the past couple of years!
I bought the Harry Potter movies on digital and we should watch them. We’ve just still been trying to put everything where it goes. But the progress is happening. I’m organizing the garage now and ordered hangers for the bicycles.
Have a lovely week and enjoy some great reads!
Anne – Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post
Glad you’re getting things organized—sounds like a big job!!
Glad you enjoyed the musical! I didn’t realize that Dave Matthews had authored a book. Enjoy!
I was really surprised when I saw his name as the author!!
Mean Girls The Musical- now THAT sounds fun. 🙂 And happy New Year!!!
If We were Giants definitely looks fun.
Yeah, I was way behind the times and didn’t even realize this was a thing until way after it came out. It was great fun!
I binged on Harry Potter with my kids last week, then the Hunger Games.
Wishing you a great reading week
How funny!!!
I’m so curious about Adam Silvera’s next book. That’s awesome you got a copy and I hope you love it!!
Watching Harry Potter movies is always fun, and congrats on finishing your editing job. Good luck with your own writing!
-Lauren
I’ve started Silvera’s book and so far I have high hopes!!
OMG – my 12-year-old daughter listens to the Mean Girls songs all the time. We’d love to actually see the show – glad you enjoyed it 🙂
It was fantastic!! If she loves it so much, I hope you get the opportunity to see it one day!
What a fantastic week!
I can’t wait until my kids are old enough to watch the Harry Potter movies with me 🙂
Love your blog!
We’ve been loving them!! We tried watching them when the kids were a bit younger, but my kids were too scared—I had to wait for them to be teenagers. 🙂
I had no idea there was a Mean Girls musical! Glad you had a nice time but I agree that musicals are more enjoyable when you’re familiar with the music. 🙂
Hope you’ve had a good week!
Yes, I’ve decided that in the future I’m always going to listen to the music first. Being familiar with the music is half the fun!
What a great way to start the year! I love the Mean Girls film and I would be so curious to see how it is adapted for stage. Sounds like you really enjoyed it! I hope going back to working on your own book goes well. And I will be very curious to see what you think of Infinity Son!
Mean Girls made a fantastic musical!! So funny!