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.
What’s been happening since my last Sunday Post:
Today is Jade’s birthday! I actually don’t know as of writing this what we’ll be doing to celebrate, but I have a feeling it will involve video games. LOL! Lately she’s been playing a game called Grass Cutting Incremental, which she explained to me in depth—and I still can’t tell you much except that you cut a lot of grass? And then buy strange things that allow you to cut more grass? Yeah, that’s the gist of it.
I completed my first round of edits for my book! It feels so good to have things truly underway with the editing process. I’m really excited to be working with Emily Settle at Feiwel & Friends—I feel so lucky!
We leave tomorrow for Spain and Italy. So I’ll be gone from the blog for a while, but I’ll be sure to share pictures when I get back!
What I Read:
I’ve listened to a lot more books recently because I’ve basically made it my goal to waste less time playing random crossword puzzles or word games on my phone and spend that time listening to books instead. And listening a little more led me to want to listen a lot more, so …
- I finished reading The Chaperone by M. Hendrix – Really liked this one, especially for younger YA readers who would appreciate a sort of lite version of The Handmaid’s Tale.
- Then I read Food Fight by Linda B. David – This is a great MG book about a kid with AFRID. I already posted my review of this one, along with the author’s Top Ten Addictions, so check it out!
- I also read Land of Broken Promises by Jane Kuo – This verse novel is a follow-up to In the Beautiful Country, which I didn’t realize until after I finished it. The book can definitely be read on it’s own though – it follows the MC’s family when they realize they’ve accidentally become illegal immigrants.
- Then I started reading Come See the Fair by Gavriel Savit – I’m not very far into this one yet, but I’m intrigued!
- I finished listening to The Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue – This book features a ton of diversity, and it’s a great read for kids who feel like they don’t have control over their circumstances and wish they could take things into their own hands.
- Then I listened to The Jasmine Project by Meredith Ireland – This book is so fun for anyone who’s a fan of reality dating shows.
- I also listened to Half a Chance by Cynthia Lord – This contemporary MG deals with new friendships, photography, Alzheimer’s, and lots of nature!
- Finally, I started listening to The Civil War of Amos Abernathy by Michael Leali –
What I Watched:
- I finished all the current episodes of Sweet Tooth and watched a few more episodes of Sense8.
- But then I moved on to watching Manifest now that the final season is out. I had started watching this one a long time ago, but when I heard that it wasn’t going to be finished I stopped (I hate to watch a series that ends on a cliffhanger!). Now that Netflix picked it up for the final season, it was time to start watching again!
Here’s what you may have missed on the blog since my last Sunday Post:
- FOOD FIGHT BY LINDA B. DAVIS: REVIEW & DAVIS’S TOP TEN ADDICTIONS
- JUNE 2023 MONTHLY WRAP-UP ROUND-UP LINK-UP AND GIVEAWAY
- INTRODUCING: NOT THE WORST FRIEND IN THE WORLD BY ANNE RELLIHAN (PLUS, A GIVEAWAY!)
- JULY 2023 DISCUSSION CHALLENGE LINK-UP & 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.
- 6/30 – LINDSI @ DO YOU DOG-EAR?’S BIRTHDAY
- 6/30 – ALYSIA @ MOCHA GIRLS READ’S BIRTHDAY
NEW Pre-order Campaigns
Head over to my Pre-Order Campaigns Page to see ALL of the pre-order deals, including pictures!!
I recently realized that Barnes & Noble has a page on its site listing their own BARNES & NOBLE PREORDER SWEEPSTAKES. There are almost 50 books currently on this list, and it gets updated all the time. Pre-ordering any of these books from B&N will enter you to win special prizes! If any of the books have regular pre-order campaigns too, you can still enter those as well, of course.
Here’s a list of the pre-order campaigns I added to the list this week:
Pre-order THE FIXER UPPER by Jen Calonita from Blue Willow Bookshop to receive a custom sticker, bookmark, and signed bookplate! (Ends 10/1) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order A SONG OF SALVATION by Alechia Dow to receive an exclusive bookmark and art print! (US/CAN) (Ends 7/10) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN by Bea Fitzgerald to receive a tarot read and a random quote from the book! (Ends 7/2o) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order UNDER THIS FORGETFUL SKY by Lauren Yero to receive a custom, die cut sticker–a lino cut image of the City of the Sky and the City of the Sea! Books pre-ordered from Malaprop’s Bookstore will be signed/personalized and will receive an additional limited edition die cut sticker. (INTL) (Ends 7/17) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order SAVE THE CAT! WRITES A YOUNG ADULT NOVEL by Jessica Brody to receive a free companion eBook with 5 bonus beat sheets!a FREE companion eBook with 5 BONUS BEAT SHEETS! Pre-order from a participating indie to also get a free ticket to the author’s exclusive LIVE “Plot-Along” Workshop. (INTL) (Ends 7/17) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order STARS, HIDE YOUR FIRES by Jessica Mary Best OR request it from your local library to receive an enamel pin, a signed bookplate, and two digital phone backgrounds based on the book! (US/UK/CAN) (Ends 7/11) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND PITTSBURGH by Rachael Lippincott to receive a print and a signed bookplate. (INT)(Ends 9/3) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order MIDNIGHT IS THE DARKEST HOUR by Ashley Winstead to receive a “Jessica & Coop & Shay & Jamie & Ruth & Everett” tote! (US only) (Ends 10/2) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order ONE TOUGH COOKIE by Delise Torres from Book Haven Books to receive 20% off, a bookmark, and a signed bookplate! (Ends 7/17) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order THE OTHERWOODS by Justine Pucella Winans to receive a special edition sticker sheet! (US/CAN) (Ends 9/11) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order THIS SPELLS DISASTER by Tori Anne Martin to receive an adorable witchy sticker sheet (while supplies last) and a postcard from The Empty Chalice. Signed copies or bookplates are also available! (US/CAN) (Ends 9/11) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order TOGETHER WE ROT by Skyla Arndt to receive a postcard size character art print, a postcard size art print of an alternative cover sketch, and a signed book plate sticker. (US only)(Ends 9/1) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Pre-order THEIR VICIOUS GAMES by Joelle Wellington to receive 1-2 art prints of one of the five major characters with a special secret playlist linked on the back! (US only) (Ends 7/27) CLICK FOR DETAILS
Lots of good stuff! Have any news? Feel free to share in the comments!
I need to pick up The Chaperone and try to get into it again. It was just so much seemingly the Handmaid’s Tale that I put it down to read books that weren’t just rewritten stories. But I do think the reasons you liked it are ones I need to read it too! Have fun in Spain and Italy! I’m going to Scotland this Friday!
I can definitely see that perspective on reading a book that’s similar to something else. This one did have the general feel of THT but it felt more timely for young readers, like something you could almost imagine happening next year. And, yeah, like I said, it’s definitely a bit of an easier read for some of those younger YA readers who aren’t quite ready for THT yet.
Hope you have an amazing trip!! That’s also so exciting about your edits for your book! So cool!
Yes, I was very excited to jump into editing!
That’s exciting that you are editing your manuscript. I already watched Manifest and really enjoyed it. Hope you do too. Have a wonderful trip!
“and I still can’t tell you much except that you cut a lot of grass? And then buy strange things that allow you to cut more grass?”
It sounds exciting! 😂 😉 (I guess it’s more like, relaxing…).
Yay for MS progress!
I wonder if you’re touching my corner of the woods in your Italy vacation…Have a great trip anyway!
Have a great time on your trip! We just got back from London and Paris. Enjoy the weather in Europe!
Audiobooks fill my life while doing chores. Have a great time on your trip!
Anne – Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
I thought the Jasmine Project was precious. That family was a hoot! Happy birthday to Jade, and safe travels for you and your family. I hope you have an incredible European adventure.
Have a great trip!!!!
Ahhh exciting news with your book, yay! <3 And have a great great time on your trip! <3
Enjoy your trip!