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 missed out! I had a low-grade fever from last Saturday through Thursday morning. It wasn’t terrible, but it was definitely annoying because I was hot and cold all the time. My temp did get up to 101 a couple of times early on, but it was mostly lower – but I didn’t really feel comfortable going out into the world until the fever went away.
- Which meant I missed out on:
- Singing worship on Sunday for Easter
- A book launch event for Lorelai Savaryn’s THE EDGE OF IN BETWEEN (which I was really looking forward to because Lorelai was a fellow mentor for Author Mentor Match, and I was excited to find out that she lives just like 15 minutes away from me. And I was also supposed to be meeting up with one of my critique partners there.)
- Volunteering at Bernie’s Book Bank
- So, yeah, that’s all the things I was supposed to do this week. But didn’t. Sigh.
- Luckily, the fever seemed to finally go away on Thursday. Too bad it happened on a week I was supposed to be particularly busy.
- Which meant I missed out on:
- Danielle’s prom. Last night was prom night for my daughter. Hard to believe she’s going to be off to college soon!
- What I Read
- I read a lot this week! (I didn’t feel like writing because of the fever, but it didn’t stop me from reading.)
- I finished reading Ellen Outside the Lines by AJ Sass The BFG by Roald Dahl.
- I also read The Mirrorwood by Deva Fagan (check out my review and giveaway to get a copy of your own), The Deepest Breath by Meg Gregan, The Wild Book by Margarita Engle, and May B. by Caroline Rose Starr.
- And I started reading Trusting True North by Gina Linko.
- I finished listening to Trashlands by Alison Stine and then listened to (most of) Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills (see my note below). I then started listening to Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison.
- A weird thing happened while listening to Foolish Hearts: At a (very) critical point in the book, the audio skipped like two whole pages! I was so confused about what was going on. Luckily, I had a physical ARC of the book that I picked up and filled myself in on those two pages – then I just ended up finishing up by reading my ARC. So strange! I ended up contacting Hoopla to let them know about the issue, but I have no idea if it’s just something strange with the audiobook version they received or if all versions are like that.
- I read a lot this week! (I didn’t feel like writing because of the fever, but it didn’t stop me from reading.)
- What I Watched:
- I finally watched the final season of Schitt’s Creek. I don’t know why I stopped right before I got to the end (must be the same issue I have with final books in a series), but I’m glad I finally got to see the end of this series!
- Oh, and I forgot to mention last week that I finished watching Kim’s Convenience. I was so disappointed that it basically ended on a cliffhanger! Ugh!
- I also watched the last two episodes of The Ultimatum. Why, oh, why did I watch this show? It was really pretty terrible, but I couldn’t bring myself to look away!
- My mom and I started watching the K-drama Rain or Shine on Netflix. I know I found out about this show from a fellow blogger, but I can’t remember who. But, whoever it was, thank you for the recommendation because I’m really loving it!
- I also watched a bit more of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lost in Space.
Here’s what you may have missed on the blog since my last Sunday Post:
- THE MIRRORWOOD & NIGHTINGALE BY DEVA FAGAN: REVIEWS, GIVEAWAY & DEVA’S TOP TEN ADDICTIONS – Check out Deva Fagan’s Top Ten Addictions and enter to win both books!
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.
- 4/25 – Carrie @ The Butterfly Reader‘s Birthday
- 4/30 – Asha @ A Cat, A Book, and A Cup of Tea‘s Birthday
Book Haul:
Won:
I won the monthly giveaway over at Lisa Loves Literature and got to pick three books from her ARC pile. I chose All the Right Reasons by Bethany Mangle, Survive the Dome by Kosoko Jackson, and So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens.
Great Discussions/Goings On Around the Blogosphere:
- Nyx @ Drizzle and Hurricane Books shares 10 OF THE BEST DYSTOPIAN YA NOVELS TO READ
- Briana @ Pages Unbound Reviews says NO, BOOK BLOGGING IS NOT DYING: HERE’S WHY
- Same at We Live and Breathe Books tells us her BOOKISH QUIRKS
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 these pre-order campaigns that I just added to the list this week:
Pre-order ZYLA & KAI by Kristina Forest OR request it from your local library to receive an art print, a sticker sheet & a bookmark! Pre-order signed, personalized copies at Inkwood Books. (US only) (Ends 6/6) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order YOUNGBLOOD by Sasha Laurens OR request it from your local library to receive four character cards and a signed bookplate! (US only) (Ends 7/18) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order TWIN CROWNS by Catherine Doyle & Katherine Webber from Books of Wonder to receive an exclusive character art print. (US only) (Ends 5/16) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order TEAR DOWN THE THRONE by Jennifer Estep to receive a notepad, a Gargoyle Queen bookmark, and themed coloring pencils. (US only) (Ends 5/2) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order GAME OF STRENGTH AND STORM by Rachel Menard to receive a bookmark, signed bookplate, and Gen Paper Dolls with 3 outfits. You’ll also be entered to win a giveaway! (INT) (Ends 6/6) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order BLADE BREAKER by Victoria Aveyard from Barnes & Noble to be entered to win a prize pack including a signed hardcover of Realm Breaker, a complete signed hardcover set of the Red Queen series, a framed Realm Breaker map, metal sword bookends and more. (US only) (Ends 6/27) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY by Brian D. Kennedy OR request it from your local library to receive a photo strip bookmark & a Wanda Jean Stubbs sticker collection. Signed/personalized copies available from Books of Wonder. (INT) (Ends 5/30) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order LOVE, HATE & CLICKBAIT by Liz Bowery to be entered for a chance to win one of 10 custom enamel pins inspired by the book! (Ends 5/1) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Awesome Giveaways:
(Make sure you scroll to see them all!)
- Twitter Giveaways:
- @InkSlingerPR is giving away JANE DEYRE
- On my blog, you can enter the giveaway for the April Discussion Challenge Link-Up & Giveaway and the March Monthly Wrap-Up Round-Up & Giveaway. You can also enter to win ARU SHAH AND THE NECTAR OF IMMORTALITY, SHINJI TAKAHASHI AND THE MARK OF THE COATL and THE MIRRORWOOD & NIGHTINGALE.
- Head over to YA & Kids’ Books Central for a chance to win THE SISTERS OF LUNA ISLAND, TROUBLEMAKER, K-POP REVOLUTION, WAVE and lots more!!
- Head over to Literary Ramblings to enter to win Writing Irresistible Kidlit or Successful Query Letters, Daughters of a Dead Empire and an Andrea Somberg Query Critique.
- Head over to KidLit411 for a chance to win The Art of Running Away, Poet, Pilgrim, Rebel: The Story of Anne Bradstreet, America’s First Published Poet!, and Jordie & Joey Fell from the Sky.
- Head over to Kait Plus Books for a chance to win THE BLOOD TRIALS and MORE!
- Head over to Bookhounds YA for a chance to win POIKO, LI NA IS MY NAME, KIARA FIGHTS BACK and more! (Check the sidebar)
- Head over to The Children’s Book Review for a chance to win a Pega Sisters Goes to Camp or The Littlest Airplane prize pack and MORE!
- Head over to Candid Cover for a chance to win One Spring 2022 New Book Release
- Head over to The Book Review Crew for a chance to win ARMADILLO ANTICS.
- Head over to Lisa Loves Literature for a chance to win 3 books from Lisa’s ARC pile.
- Lots of blogs participating in the Spring 2022 Seasons of Books Giveaway Hop!
- Book Riot has lots of giveaways, including a $250 GIFT CARD TO BARNES AND NOBLE!
Lots of good stuff! Have any giveaways or great discussions happening on your site right now? Feel free to share them in the comments!
Sorry to hear the fever kept you out of things for so long, but glad you are feeling better now. Danielle looks fantastic. What a beautiful dress! May B is set in Kansas. I may have to check that one out for my reading challenge.
I’m glad you are finally shaking it and can get on with your life. Great photo.
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
So sorry you were feeling bad this week! Same for me, but with vertigo. Danielle looks beautiful in that dress! I had to chaperone my school district’s prom last night too. I loved seeing all the kids all dressed up! All the different styles and ways they chose. Hope you enjoy the books you got from my giveaway too! Have a great week!
So sorry to hear you got sick right before the holiday! That’s a bummer. Glad you’re on the mend now though! Danielle looks gorgeous in her dress! Hope she had a blast “last night” (as I write this on Sunday evening, 😉 ).
Nice new reads too! All new to me ones but I hope you enjoy them all!
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I hope you’re feeling so much better, Nicole. Nowadays, it’s such a panic when one gets sick. Sigh.
Wishing you the best week!
Glad you’re feeling better. Your daughter looks lovely in her prom dress. Hope she had a fantastic time. Natalie @ Literary Rambles
Sorry to hear you were sick! Seems to be going around. And I know how you feel about the end of Kim’s Convenience. That whole last season just felt unfinished.
Sorry to hear you weren’t feeling good, I hope you’re better now.
Oh no! I’m sorry you ended up missing out on things because you had a temperature. Getting sick never avoids those weeks you have stuff on, you should be able to plan these things for when you’re planning on having a quiet week anyway. Glad to see you finally finished Schitt’s Creek. That was one TV series that ended just so perfectly. i love when a show ends and the writers expect it so they can wrap things up, but it also didn’t get dragged on for so long I started disliking the show.
Danielle looks so pretty! I hope she had tons of fun, and I hope you’re feeling better.
I’m so sorry that you were sick and had a fever for so long. Here’s hoping that is the last bug for the season and the rest of spring and summer only bring healthiness ♥! And I love Danielle’s dress, she looks absolutely stunning! So pretty!
Ugh, I am SO sorry you were sick, and even worse that you had to miss so many things you were looking forward to. That is awful! But I am also glad you’re on the mend! Danielle looks GORGEOUS, so happy for her! Also love her dress! I hope she had a wonderful time! How is Lost in Space? I have been curious, but I never started it!
Sorry you had a fever. I was also sick this week and it’s no fun missing out on fun things! But your daughter’s dress is beautiful and she looks so pretty! I hope she had a great time at prom!
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