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):
- Visit from an Old Friend. Yesterday, we had a friend from high school over who we hadn’t seen in many years. He’s actually the person who introduced my husband and me! It was great to reminisce with him!
- Vacation Pics. Last week, you guys pointed out I should have included some pics of our vacation (I actually meant to, but I forgot to add them). Here you go!
- Writing: I got a good amount of editing done this week. Still working on my latest draft!
- What I Read:
- I didn’t read anything except a couple of board books this week: Women in Science and Women in Sports by Rachel Ignotofsky.
- I finished listening to Archenemies by Marissa Meyer and then moved on to the final book in the series, Supernova.
- TV We Watched:
- The final season of Supernatural. We’re working that way through the final season, but we have a lot less time to watch now that Danielle’s back in school.
- The Amazing Race. Now that I’m finished with America’s Next Top Model, I switched back to The Amazing Race. I really love this show!
Here’s what you may have missed on the blog since my last Sunday Post:
- Nothing! I focused on writing this week, and didn’t manage to post anything at all. Sorry!
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.
- August 22nd – Mocha Girls Read‘s Blogoversary
- August 24th – Malka @ Paper Procrastinators‘ Birthday
- August 25th – Book Haven‘s Blogoversary
- August 25th – Lola @ Lola’s Reviews‘ Birthday
- August 27th – Book’d Out‘s Blogoversary
Book Haul:
None This Week!
Great Discussions/Goings On Around the Blogosphere and the Internet:
- Once again, I forgot to take note of them (even though I actually read a lot of discussions from the Discussion Challenge).
NEW Pre-order Campaigns
Head over to my new Pre-Order Campaigns Page to see ALL of the pre-order deals, including pictures!!
Here’s the list of all the pre-order campaigns that I just added to the list this week: (I’ll probably be adding more, but I want to get this post up, so…)
Pre-order THE LAST LEGACY by Adrienne Young to receive an ouroboros temporary tattoo and a sticker. (US/CAN) (Ends 9/6) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order MI CASA IS MY HOME by Laurenne Sala, illustrated Zara Gonzalez Hoang to be entered to win a family portrait drawn in the style of the book by the illustrator! (INT) (Ends 9/1) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order SKI WEEKEND by Rektok Ross OR request it from your local library to receive a limited edition, hand painted watercolor bookmark, a custom laptop sticker, and a signed bookplate. Signed/personalized copies are also available from participating indies. (US only) (Ends 10/25) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order THE ALL-CONSUMING WORLD by Cassandra Khaw to receive “Sisyphus,” an original keepsake game inspired by Khaw’s queer, cyberpunk novel. (Ends 9/13) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order INTO THE DYING LIGHT by Katy Rose Pool to receive a scene from As the Shadow Rises written from an alternate POV. (US/CAN) (Ends 9/20) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order LAKESEDGE by Lyndall Clipstone OR request it from your local library to receive a signed bookplate, a character art print, a double sided bookmark, and a sticker pack. Signe/personalized copies available from participating indie bookstores. (INT) (Ends 9/27) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order THE DEATH OF JANE LAWRENCE by Caitlin Starling from Copper Dog Books to receive a set of enamel pins based on the cover! (Ends 10/4) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order STALKING SHADOWS by Cassandra Khaw OR request it from your local library to receive a sticker and bookmark illustrated by the author, and a character card with a book-specific recipe on the back. Signed books and bookplates also available from participating indies. (Ends 9/13) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order FIREBORN by Jessa Graythorne OR request it from your local library to be entered to win a selection of the uthor’s favorite Adult Fantasy/PNR books and a $20 Amazon gift card! (INT) (Ends 10/4) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Awesome Giveaways:
(Make sure you scroll to see them all!)
- Twitter Giveaways:
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- On my blog, you can enter the giveaway for the August 2021 Discussion Challenge Link-Up & Giveaway and the July Monthly Wrap-Up Round-Up & Giveaway. You can also win Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares!
- Head over to KidLit411 for a chance to win Goodnight Ganesha, Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna, Your Life Has Been Delayed, and My Heart Flies Open.
- Lots of blogs participating in the OLD SCHOOL GIVEAWAY HOP!
- Head over to Lisa Loves Literature for a chance to win 3 books from Lisa’s ARC pile. She’s also celebrating her blogoversary with a giveaway of one of her favorite books from this past year!
- Head over to Literary Ramblings to enter to win a Sera Rivers Query Critique and Kingdom of Secrets
- Head over to The Book Bag for a chance to win Mexican Gothic OR Sisterhood Everlasting
- Maureen @ Maureen’s Books is giving away A $20 Amazon GC in honor of her birthday!
- And Shalea @ Shut Up Shalea is celebrating her birthday by giving away books and scented candles!
- Head over to JeanBookNerd for a chance to win THE SISTERS OF RECKONING, and more!
- Head over to Bookhounds YA for a chance to win TRICK OR TREAT, CRANKENSTEIN and more! (Check the sidebar)
- Head over to iRead Book Tours for a chance to win THE RED FENCE and more! (Check the sidebar)
- Head over to The Children’s Book Review’s Giveaway Page to win The Official Doodle Boy™ Coloring Book and more!
- Lots of blogs participating in the August 2021 Of Books Giveaway Hop!
- Book Riot has lots of giveaways, including A $250 Barnes & Noble gift card!
Lots of good stuff! Have any giveaways or great discussions happening on your site right now? Feel free to share them in the comments!
It’s fun to see old friends. I love the vacation photos. I am just going to be starting Renegades (finally I won a copy in a giveaway) for the COYER September book club.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
Awww. I didn’t know you go that far back with your husband. I love it! That’s awesome that you are still in touch with your high school friend. Love the pictures. That one in the middle with the mesmerizing blue water is fantastic.
Your vacation photos are gorgeous.
Sara | Book Confessions of an ExBallerina
That’s really neat you were able to reconnect with an old friend like that (and especially one who introduced you guys)! How fun!
Glad you got to see an old friend. And awesome that you got so much editing done. It’s my favorite part of writing. Thanks for including my giveaway in your list. Natalie @ Literary Rambles
Those vacation photos look great, and thank you for your giveaway roundup! I have one that just opened today – a signed copy of STOWAWAY by John David Anderson.
How nice to meet up with an old friend. I miss seeing people outside of my immediate family.
I love The Amazing Race too! I’d never sign up for a reality show, but if I was forced to be on one, I’d choose that one.
I love your vacation pics.
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Yay for catching up with an old friend. And I love the vacation photos. Looks beautiful!
Love the vacation pics! And yay for getting to visit with your friend!