This past week on FYFA (and in my life):
It’s been slow but steady with our home improvement projects this week. I’ll confess that my husband’s taking care of most of it. He painted the dining room with only minimal help from me (I helped paint the ceiling, but didn’t do all that much else), and we put up the new basement door. We LOVE the new darker craftsman style door and it makes us excited to get all the trim up too!
Next Friday, I’m headed to the SCBWI conference in New York, so I’m not sure how that will affect my Sunday Post. As it is, I’ve been getting my posts up in the evenings instead of the morning. (I knew this one wasn’t going to be up until the afternoon because I was singing at church this weekend—so much going on!)
Here’s what you may have missed on the blog since my last Sunday Post:
- Fun with Spam #11
- January 2020 Wrap-Up Round-Up & Giveaway
- Multicultural Children’s Book Day!
- 7th Blogoversary Giveaways!!
- February 2020 Discussion Challenge and Giveaway
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.)
- February 4th – Joy @ Joyous Reads‘ Birthday
- February 8th – Captivated Reading‘s Blogoversary
Book Haul:
For Review:
Entangled Teen sent me a finished copy of Malice by Pintip Dunn, along with this nice journal. I’m reading this book now and loving it!! Thanks, Entangled! (I’m including a pic with my cute pup Bella too, even though it also includes our missing trim around the new door.)
Great Discussions/Goings On Around the Blogosphere:
- Kristen @ Metaphors and Moonlight tells us about Character names she’s mispronounced.
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 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 MALICE by Pintip Dunn from One More Page Books to receive a personalized autograph, a button, and two different bookmarks. (ends 2/3)
- ***Pre-order THE LAND BENEATH US by Sarah Sundin to receive a downloadable map showing the sites in the Sunrise at Normandy series, a downloadable poster of a poem written by Leah Jones, the book’s heroine, downloadable bookmarks with bookish quotes, a signed customized bookplate, bookmarks, and postcards. (INT)(ends 2/3)
- Pre-order THE SISTERS GRIMM by Menna Van Prang to receive a tote bag and four postcards featuring the sisters (first 500 entries). Everyone will also be entered to win a grand prize. (UK only)(ends 2/5)
- 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 IF YOU ONLY KNEW by Prerna Pickett OR request it from your local library to receive a signed bookmark, IYOK themed stickers, and a pin! You’ll also be entered to win a giveaway. (US only)(ends 2/10)
- ***Pre-order SENSATIONAL by Jodie Lynn Zdrok to receive OR request it from your local library to receive a PDF of the 2-page prologue, a note from the author, and a signed bookplate and bookmark. (ends 2/10)
- Pre-order BEGINNERS WELCOME by Cindy Baldwin OR request it from your local library to receive a digital download of sheet music and recording for “Beginners Welcome” song, a bookmark, and a sticker. If you pre-order from any retailer, you’ll also get a signed bookplate. Pre-orders through AnnieBlooms.com will also receive a music-themed elastic charm bookmark. Plus, teachers and librarians ordering for their class can get a special gift. (ends 2/11 for library 2/18 for pre-orders)
- 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 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 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 SEVENTH SUN by Lani Forbes to receive a signed bookplate, a button, a bookmark, a handmade worry doll (purchased through NOVICA to support local artisan families in Guatemala), a princess character card (varies), and an EXCLUSIVE deleted chapter from the perspective of one of the other princesses. There will also be a grand prize. (INT)(ends 2/17)
- Pre-order TO SLEEP IN A SEA OF STARS by Christopher Paolini to receive an art print! (US/Can)(ends 2/18, but other goodies will be available until April 14th)
- Pre-order THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US by Tricia Levenseller to receive a postcard pack featuring stunning character art by artist Diana Dworak.a postcard pack featuring stunning character art by artist Diana Dworak. (US/Can only)(INT)(ends 2/24)
- Pre-order THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA to receive a magnet featuring the book’s gorgeous cover art! (US/Can)(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 THE DRAGON EGG PRINCESS by Ellen Oh to receive a set of limited edition character cards! (ends 2/29)
- Pre-order ANNA K by Jenny Lee to receive a twin hearts hair barrette. (US only)(ends 3/2)
- Pre-order THE VANISHING DEEP by Astrid Scholte to receive an exclusive waterproof phone pouch! (US only)(ends 3/2)
- Pre-order THE MIDNIGHT LIE by Marie Rutkoski to receive an art print signed by Marie! (US only)(ends 3/2)
- Pre-order WICKED AS YOU WISH by Rin Chupeco to receive a signed bookplate and an enamel pin. The first 500 submissions will also receive a character card of the book’s main character, Tala. (US/CAN only)(ends 3/2)
- Pre-order WITCHES OF ASH AND RUIN by E. Latimer from Books Inc. to receive a signed, personalized copy and witchy enamel pin. (ends 3/2)
- Pre-order HAVENFALL by Sara Holland to receive a silver key necklace and a “DO NOT DISTURB WHILE READING” door hanger bookmark! (US, Can, UK, Ire, Ind, Aust, NZ)(ends 3/2)
- 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 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 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 SPARROW by Mary Cecilia Jackson from Fountain Bookstore to receive a signed limited-edition bookplate and vellum bookmark and ballet charm. (ends 3/15)
- Pre-order THE ELECTRIC HEIR by Victoria Lee OR request it from your local library to receive an exclusive scene. Choose Hero to read an original Noam/Dara story set after TEH or Villain to read a young Calix + Adalwolf Lehrer novella deleted from TFK. (INT)(ends 3/16)
- 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 THE EDGE OF ANYTHING by Nora Shalaway Carpenter from Malaprop’s to receive a gorgeous postcard print of an original book-inspired piece of art, a bookmark, and a pop-up, inspirational note by Thoughtfulls. (INT)(ends 3/23)
- Pre-order SWORD IN THE STARS by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy to receive a Knights of the Rainbow enamel pin, a signed bookplate, and a digital bonus short story featuring the book’s characters. (US only)(ends 4/6)
- Pre-order THE PERFECT ESCAPE by Suzanne Park OR request it from your local library to receive a signed bookplate, and a sticker sheet and bookmark designed by the talented Korean-Am artist Lela Lee. (ends 4/7)
- 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 BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES by Suzanne Collins from Book People to receive a limited-edition Hunger Games patch. (ends 5/18)
- 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)
- Pre-order SCRITCH SCRATCH by Lindsay Curry to receive access to the exclusive content section of the author’s website, which includes a “sleuth sheet” to help solve the mysteries, a downloadable poster, a crossword puzzle and more! You’ll also be entered to win other prizes. (INT)(ends 8/31)
Awesome Giveaways:
- Twitter Giveaways:
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@edwardanddamon is giving away one of her most anticipated February releases!
- @hybibliophiliac is giving away a book of your choice
- @alexperc92 is celebrating her blogoversary by giving away up to 20 EUROS worth of books!
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- On my blog, you can enter the giveaway for the January 2020 Monthly Wrap-Up Round-Up & Make Me Read It Giveaway, and the January and February 2020 Discussion Challenge Link-Up & Giveaway. You can also enter to win Chosen by Kiersten White! Plus THREE 7th Blogoversary Giveaways!!
- Enter to win Mindy McGinnis’s Great Big Book Giveaway!
- Enter to win a signed paperback copy of Julie Kagawa’s Shadow of the Fox!
- Head over to Shooting Stars Mag for a chance to win A hardcover copy of HERE IN THE REAL WORLD and a paperback copy of PAX.
- Head over to Do You Dog-Ear for a chance to win SCAVENGE THE STARS
- Head over to Pink Polka Dot Book Blog for a chance to win FINDING MR BETTER-THAN-YOU
- Head over to We Live and Breathe Books for a chance to win THE HAND ON THE WALL by Maureen Johnson.
- Head over to Stuck in Books for a chance to win an ARC of American Royals, The Wicked King, Aru Shah and the Song of Death, a Fire 8 and much more (check the sidebar)!
- Head over to Twirling Book Princess for a chance to win REAL PIGEONS FIGHT CRIME and an ECHOES BETWEEN US Storytellers BOX!
- Lots of blogs participating in the February of Books Giveaway Hop!
- Read It Forward does a weekly giveaway. This week you can enter to win The Big Finish by Brooke Fossey!
Lots of good stuff! Have any giveaways or great discussions happening on your site right now? Feel free to share them in the comments!
Oh nice! Sounds like good times! Hope you enjoy your conference!
Nice new read too! I totally didn’t even notice the trim in the picture what with the book and Bella! It’s hardly noticeable! 😉
Hope you enjoy your new read!
Here’s my StS
Have a GREAT day!
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Yes, luckily Bella takes the focus off my unfinished room. 🙂
Bella is adorable. Good luck on the painting and other upgrades.
Thank you! We’ve made some great progress!!
Your dog is so pretty, though, Bella didn’t look that thrilled to be taking the picture. I hope you have a magnificent time in NY, and that the weather is cooperative and does not cause you any travel issues.
That’s Bella’s everyday face. She often looks kind of mad, even when she’s not. LOL! 🙂
Aw, your dog is so cute! I hope you have a great time in NY!
-Lauren
Thank you!!
Have fun at the conference! I miss going to writing conferences. I went to lots of them as a student because I got in free or discounted. Now they expect me to have money!
Yeah, the cost is definitely an issue. I get that for sure.
I hope you have a great time at the SCBWI conference. Bella is so cute! I am glad you are enjoying Malice. It sounds like a good one. Good luck with the continuing home improvement projects! Sounds like you and your husband are making good progress. I hope you have a great week, Nicole!
Thanks! I’m really looking forward to the conference, and to the home improvement—once it’s done. 🙂
painting ceilings is hard work. 🙂 glad everything is moving along. hope you enjoy the conference. cute pic of bella. does she like the book too? 🙂
Bella likes the treat that’s behind the book. Does that count? 🙂
Glad the home improvement projects are coming along and that y’all are liking what you’ve finished!
Yes, it’s been nice to see some results!
Have a great time at SCBWI! I went one year and it was a blast!
Thanks! I’m excited to go!!
I read Malice a little while ago and it is SO GOOD! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it! Happy reading! ?
I definitely agree with you!
ah, another Malice, enjoy! I want to read the one by Keigo Higashino
Malice is a popular name!
I hope you will have fun and enjoying going to New York for the conerence! I also really like the looks of Malice – what a beautiful cover ^.^
Thanks! I’m very excited for the conference!