Showing posts with label Weekly Wrap-Up. Show all posts
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Sunday, February 15, 2015

The Weekly Wrap-Up (33): So many books!

I have a lot of huge life things happening right now. Some aren't so great, like a few health problems and a ton of dental work (root canals and crowns woooo!) -- though the silver lining that deserves much gratitude is that none of it is life-threatening. Life changing, yes--but not life threatening.
And then there are some really great life things happening, but they're all kind of…up in the air right now, and I don't want to jinx any of it. Just trust me that while it is a little stressful and a lot time consuming, I think it's going to improve my life SO, SO much. And I'm so excited.

In case you missed it...
Coming up...
Reviews of Boys Don't Knit by TS Easton, The Start of Me and You by Emery Lord, The Break-Up Artist by Philip Siegal, and Severed Heads, Broken Hearts (now titled The Beginning of Everything) by Robyn Schneider. I've been cooking up a few fun discussion posts too, so I hope to post those soon -- and of course, March is my birthday month, so some celebrations have to happen!

Onto the books!
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews
The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer


From Around the World Tours:
Becoming Jinn by Lori Goldstein
Illusionarium by Heather Dixon
Heat of the Moment by Lauren Barnholdt
Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge
Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan

From NetGalley
Watch the Sky by Kirsten Hubbard
Breathe, Annie, Breathe by Miranda Kenneally
One of the Guys by Lisa Aldin

Traded (thanks Cindy!)
Made You Up by Francesca Zappia
Making Pretty by Corey Ann Haydu

Purchased
I Was Here by Gayle Forman
Fairest by Marissa Meyer
Looking for Alaska 10th Anniversary Version by John Green

Non-Fiction Purchases
because I'm trying to be a grown up
The Girl's Guide To Being A Boss (Without Being A Bitch) by Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio
Discover Your Optimal Health by Dr. Wayne Scott Anderson
300 Writing Prompts Mini Book

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Sunday, October 5, 2014

The Weekly Wrap-Up (32): Hello, October. We meet again.

How is it already October?! My goodness, you guys. I just don't understand how a year can go by so freakin' fast. I'm already knee deep in my party planning and holiday happenings, both for personal life and my work. I'm planning my work's Anniversary party--it's in JANUARY!
How's life, everyone? I'm in a weird stage of finally being able to manage work and trying to get back into the swing of life. I'm going to admit that I heavily considered giving up on my blog and going on hiatus…but every single time I seriously thought about it, I became so sad and distraught at the idea that I finally realized it meant I shouldn't do it. I love this piece of my life, and I'm not ready to let it go yet. If ever.
So of course I'm going to ruin any time I may have by…possibly doing NaNoWriMo! Anyone else taking it on? I try it every year for the last 6 years but have only won twice. Maybe this will be the third? A girl can dream.

In case you missed it...
Just Like the Movies by Kelly Fiore
Broken Hearts, Fences, and Other Things To Mend by Katie Finn
A Blind Spot For Boys by Justina Chen
Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Telley
Falling Into Place by Amy Zhang
Top Ten Books That Were Hard For Me To Read

Special News
My review of Lies We Tell Ourselves was published in the Australian Times Books magazine!
Check it out here!

Coming up...
Reviews of A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray, Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins, and The Jewel by Amy Ewing. I'll share my TBR for the rest of the year, and I've also got way too many books piling up in my house, so it's time to purge some ARCs--which means giveaway time coming soon!

Onto the books!
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews
The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer


Throne of Glass (TOG#1) by Sarah J. Maas (I had to have a matching hardcover set!)
Heir of Fire (TOG #3) by Sarah J. Maas
Nightmares! by Jason Segal and Kirsten Miller
The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer
Lullabies by Lang Leav
Winger by Andrew Smith
Just Like Fate by Cat Patrick and Suzanne Young
All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

The Weekly Wrap-Up (31): NaNoWriMo is upon us!

I am a glutton for punishment.
Which is code for: I'm doing NaNoWriMo this year. Attempting, anyway. Which is hilariously dumb since I can barely find the time to eat (I forgot to eat lunch THREE TIMES last week) and am determined to fit in gym time this month. I'm shooting for the moon anyway, I figure I may as well toss in NaNo, right? Any words of encouragement would be freakin' fantastic, guys.
Anyone else NaNo-ing? How are you faring three days in?
In case you missed it...
Coming up...
The giveaway is all scheduled to go up at midnight, so keep watch! FOUR winners (3 US, 1 worldwide!), 22 books total! I'll also be posting reviews of Just One Year by Gayle Forman, 45 Pounds by KA Barson, and The Vow by Jessica Martinez. Jamie @ The Perpetual Page-Turner's A-Z Book Survey will make an appearance (if I can ever figure out my formatting!), and I'm determined to get in a Top Ten Tuesday.

Onto the books!
In My Mailbox was hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews
The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Purchased
Merry and Bright by Jill Shalvis
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
Keeper of the Lost Cities: Exile by Shannon Messenger (for her signing!)
Allegiant by Veronica Roth (I will FINALLY start this series now!)

Traded from ATWT/Cindy
*in exchange for a support donation
Our Song by Jordanna Fraiberg
Not A Drop To Drink by Mindy McGinnis
The Heartbreak Messenger by Alexander Vance
Goodbye, Rebel Blue by Shelley Corriell
These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

Won from Ginger @ GReads
(thanks SOSOSO much, G!)
Picture Me Gone by Meg Rosoff
Lovetorn by Kavita Daswani
Kiss Crush Collide by Christina Meredith
Curveball: The Year I Lost My Grip by Jordan Sonnenblick
Reboot by Amy Tintera
Burning by Elana K. Arnold
All I Need by Susane Colasanti
Irisis by Francisco X. Stork
Precious Blood by Tonya Hurley
The Year of Luminous Love by Lurlene McDaniel
Viral Nation by Shaunta Grimes
The Book of Someday by Dianne Dixon
New Money by Lorraine Zago Rosenthal
A Corner of White by Jaclyn Moriarty

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

The Weekly Wrap-Up (30): The Holidays Are Nigh

How is it already a week into OCTOBER?! Where did September go? Did anyone report that an entire month was stolen?! Oh wait, government has shut down, so...
(ZING!)
(Not to make light of that. Trust me, in this military/government household, it's taking its toll.)
(Anyway.)
Happy October, all! I'm trying to plan my Halloween costume, because I'm the one coordinating and running the Halloween meeting and costume contest at my work -- I'm kiiiiinda figuring if I'm running the costume contest I have to wear one? Ugh. I never dress up. I've got a few ideas, but so far I'm not too happy with any of them. And I'm running out of time since I always, always make mine every year. Any suggestions? Help? What will you be dressing up as this year?

In case you missed it...
Coming up...
A review of How To Love by Katie Cotugno, and a series review of Just One Day & Just One Year by Gayle Forman! I'm going to tackle Jamie @ The Perpetual Page-Turner's A-Z Book Survey, and that fancy giveaway button on my sidebar? It's been there for months, and I'm FINALLY going to get that up!
 
Onto the books!
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews
The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Around the World ARC Tours
Just One Year (Just One Day #2) by Gayle Forman
No One Else Can Have You by Kathleen Hale
Roomies by Sarah Zarr & Tara Altebrando

Library
Tarnish by Katherine Longshore
Sidekicked by John David Anderson

Purchased
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
And damn you, Amazon Book Bargains...
Forget You by Jennifer Echols
Die For Me by Amy Plum
Stealing Parker by Miranda Kenneally
What Happens Next by Colleen Clayton
Miracle by Elizabeth Scott
Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson
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Sunday, September 1, 2013

The Weekly Wrap-Up (29): Happy September

Well...it has been awhile. Much longer than usual.
I have excuses, and most of them are work-related. I've always been a workaholic, which is what made this blog flourish when I was unemployed. But now that I'm focusing on a job, I put in 60 hour weeks and don't think twice how it will affect the rest of my life, you know? I'm trying hard to back down because I definitely made myself sick and stress myself out when I work so many hours, but it's tough. When you really care about something (who ever though I'd say that about a job?!), you want to put your all into it.
But aside from work things, there's been a lot going on with various friends and my family. And I'm working on finding the balance. In the mean time, I still read voraciously and am around. You'll see me on GoodReads a lot as I track things and keep up there.
I'm getting a schedule going for the rest of the year though, and I thoroughly plan on being a part of the book blogging world again. More review to be posted, some wrap-ups and holiday things; and I'm going to visit all my old blog friends and find new ones.

In case you missed it...
Coming up...
Reviews of The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle and Reality Boy by AS King; a Waiting on Wednesday I'm REALLY excited for; and I'm hosting a giveaway for the Sequels Giveaway Hop!
 
Onto the books!
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews
The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer

I was thinking of trying to catch up all the books I've received since my last Weekly Wrap-Up (back in June!!), but I'd seriously just have to photograph a bookcase. So, I decided to start fresh and only do the books I've received this week.
Perfect Ruin (The Internment Chronicles #1) by Lauren Destefano, via Around the World Tours - thank you!
The Lucy Variations by Sara Zarr (ARC), via YA Book Exchange - thanks Lisa!
Breathe by Sarah Crossan (ARC), via YA Book Exchange - thanks Lisa!
The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus #3) by Rick Riordan, borrowed from a friend - thanks Brandon!
Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2) by Sarah J. Maas, purchased (and SO excited for!)
Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld, borrowed from the library.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

The Weekly-Wrap Up (28): I'm really abusing 'weekly' at this point.

Yes, I am posting this on a Tuesday. Yes, I'm aware this isn't quite a "weekly" thing right now. And yes, I know I'm severely behind on everything to do with this blog. But I wanted to share all the awesome that's come through my house lately!
I have plenty of excuses for you, but nothing new. Work, trying to get my life in shape, a new boy that's making me all fluttery and in denial, and I'm gearing up for summer. I'm sad to say I will not be at ALA this year, travel plans and companions fell through :( Super bummed, but will definitely be at next year's!

In case you missed it...
Coming up...
A petite revue of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas; full reviews of Right of Way by Lauren Barnholdt and September Girls by Bennett Madison; and I'll finally get around to putting up a giveaway to celebrate having 1000+ GFC followers!

Onto the books!
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews
The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Seeing as how the last time I did a wrap-up was the beginning of MAY, this seems like a lot - but keep in mind this was for 5 weeks! I find it fascinating to see how many books enter my house in a month...
(and please forgive the no-linking, my connection at this Starbucks sucks and there's a LOT of titles here...they're all available on GoodReads though if you search!)
Purchased
Smart Girls Get What They Want by Sarah Strohmeyer
Golden by Jessi Kirby for her signing
The Program by Suzanne Young for her signing
The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler for her signing
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

Traded/Gifted
False Sight (False Memory #2) by Dan Krokos - thanks Cindy!
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater - thanks Ems!
And thanks so much Jasmine for:
Taken by Erin Bowman
Story's End by Elizabeth Burt
Crash and Burn by Michael Hassan

Library
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks by E. Lockhart
Sushi For Beginners by Marian Keyes
The Evolution of Mara Dyer (The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer #2) by Michelle Hodkin

ARC Tours
From Around the World ARC Tours:
The Theory of Everything by Kari Luna
Reality Boy by AS King
Severed Heads, Broken Hearts by Robyn Schneider (not pictured)
The Distance Between Us by Kasie West
The Chaos of Stars by Kiersten White
Heartbeat by Elizabeth Scott
45 Pounds (More of Less) by KA Barson
The Vow by Jessica Martinez
From DAC ARC Tours:
Parallel by Lauren Miller

For Review
When You Were Here by Daisy Whitney, from her PR team (thank you, KP!)
Disneylanders by Kate Abbott, from author (thank you Kate!)
Pilgrims Don't Wear Pink by Stephanie Kate Strohm, from publisher (thank you, HMH!)
Confederates Don't Wear Couture by Stephanie Kate Strohm, from publisher (thank you, HMH!)
The Caged Graves by Dianne Salerni, from publisher (thank you, HMH!)
NetGalley
A Really Awesome Mess by Trish Cook and Brendan Halpin
Sisterland: A Novel by Curtis Sittenfeld (SO EXCITED!!)
Where the Stars Still Shine by Trish Doller (SO EXCITED STILL!!)
Starry Nights by Daisy Whitney (SO EXCITING!!) 
And the one I've been coveting...
Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2) by Sarah J. Maas (!!!!!)
Thanks so much Bloomsbury, Random House, and Egmont!

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Saturday, May 4, 2013

The Weekly Wrap-Up (27): And by "week," I mean "April."

It's been quite awhile since I did one of these! I keep meaning to, but each weekend has been filled with so many things to do or places to go. LA for the Festival of Books (which was fantastic!), Palm Springs with 9 other friends for a friend's birthday (also fun), family things...time just moves so swiftly. Work has been utterly insane, though I'm not going to whine about it here too much (mostly because if you follow me on Twitter, you've probably already heard it). Busy busy busy!

In case you missed it...
Coming up...
Truthfully, I have no idea! I've got a bunch of reviews written, but nothing formatted to put up. I'm so happy to be a tour stop on the 13th for The Summer I Became A Nerd - check out my review then! And I think I'll also review You Look Different In Real Life by Jennifer Castle. Surprises to come! (Also, the Clear Your Shelf Giveaway hop will start on Tuesday! Come back then for a fantastic prize!)


Onto the books!
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews
The Sunday Post is hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer
Purchase
What Happened To Goodbye by Sarah Dessen 
Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi (yes, this has popped up twice. Could this mean giveaway? Maaaaaaybe.)

At the LA Times Festival of Books, for signings
Along For the Ride by Sarah Dessen
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
House of Secrets by Chris Columbus and Ned Vizzini (so nice to have Ned back in my life again!)

Won
From Epic Reads #TeaTime #YAJeopardy
How Zoe Made Her Dreams (Mostly) Come True by Sarah Strohmeyer (read my review here!)
Light (Gone #6) by Michael Grant (a surprise, they said you'd only win 1 book!)
---thanks lovely Epic Reads girlies!

Gifted
Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry
Harlequin had them out for free at LATFOB! Thanks Harlequin! (and Cindy for alerting me :))

Library
Story's End by Marissa Burt (see my review for Storybound here!)
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Blankets by Craig Thompson  -  I've been on a graphic novel kick lately, I dunno why. Blankets was interesting, in a weird way.


Around the World ARC Tours
You Look Different In Real Life by Jennifer Castle
The End Games by T. Michael Martin
Wild Awake by Hilary T. Smith
Dirty Little Secret by Jennifer Echols
September Girls by Bennett Madison

NetGalley
Burning by Elana K. Arnold - thank you Random House
Openly Straight by Bill Konigsberg - thank you Scholastic!

What books came into your possession this week?
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