My week was made up just lying sick in bed, no work, no school; how painfully uneventful.
Hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer:
It's a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.
So, I wanted to focus my little blurb here on a specific issue. For those who aren't aware, October is Anti-Bullying Month. There are so many forms of bullying these days, whether it be physically, verbally, or cyber-bullying. There's absolutely no excuse for it, and more often than not, people don't realize that they're doing it. Please help spread awareness this month, and visit these sites to learn more: stopbullyingnow.com, stopbullying.gov, ncpc.org. If you're being bullied in any way, I urge you to please, please tell someone about it; you're not alone, and there are many people out there who can and want to help.
Last week:
- Posted a review for The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
- Posted a review for City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
- Started reading Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Childs for the Spooktacular Paranormal Reading Challenge hosted by Marie at Ramblings of a Daydream.
- Took part in Feature and Follow again, hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, where I recommended The Hallowed Ones by Laura Bickle. Glad a lot of people are willing to check it out!
- Got this little gem in the mail the other day for winning last week's #MIWatch with this submission. Many, many thanks to Simon and Schuster Canada!
This week:
- More reviews, including Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan.
- Continuing Spooktacular by reading/reviewing Sweet Venom and Sweet Shadows by Tera Lynn Childs.
- Going to finally read Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (won't be reviewing, though).
- Holding a giveaway for 2 Sarah Dessen books in paperback, Just Listen and Someone Like You. Click here for details to enter. Runs from October 12 - 19.
New bookshelf additions:
We Are Savages by Jessie Atkin
Order of the Dimensions by Irene Helenowski
Freebies (via Smashwords and Amazon)
Jars of Clay by Lee Strauss
Ring of Destiny by Eric Quinn Knowles
Fallen Grace by Jessica Cartwright
Hollowland by Amanda Hocking
Sorry you've been sick, I hope you're better soon!
I wish it weren't necessary to highlight bullying, but since it is, thank you for doing it.
Enjoy all your books! :)
Thank you!
I know, I hate that it's such a big problem that a lot of people go through. It sucks that that's what it's come to. :(
Have a great week!
Hope you're feeling better, and thanks for highlighting that this is anti-bullying month - I had no idea! And your digital sketch is gorgeous.
Tanya Patrice
Girlxoxo.com
Nice new additions to your shelf :)
Love the t-shirt and the sketch you did for the competition
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I hadn't heard of these books that you've added but I hope you enjoy them! Can't wait to read your review on Mark of Athena! Thanks for stopping by my blog. ^.^
New follower! I love The Mortal Instruments. I haven't reviewed the first three because I read them before I started the blog, but I hope to re-read them (when? who knows!) at some point and maybe I'll review them then.
Jars of Clay has a really beautiful cover and I'll definitely be checking that one out. Check out my IMM & SP.
Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know
Wow awesome week on your blog and great haul. I am so sorry you were sick all week, that is never any fun, especially if you are too sick to read. Looking forward to the week ahead and hope it sees you feeling more like yourself. thanks for being a part of The Sunday Post
sorry you were sick this week, I hope you get to feeling better :) I love Darkfever, hope you enjoy it too. You had a great book week, oh, and your digital sketch is pretty awesome! Thanks for stopping by my sunday post-- Book Savvy Babe
Loved your reviews of the City of Bones and Son of Neptune! Your freebies look interesting, especially jars of clay and Hollowland! Here's Ours
Jeez, sorry your sick, I hope you feel better. Nice haul, hope you enjoy them all...
Jenea @ Books Live Forever's The Sunday Post
Well hopefully you are feeling better! I agree on the bullying topic. I did a post for a fellow blogger on the same topic a couple of weeks ago and hope to address it more next year. Oh definitely review KMM Darkfever, such a great series! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Definitely a huge fan of The Mortal Instruments series!! My son LOVES the Rick Riordan books and I've read a few with him.
New follower!
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Holly @ Words Fueled by Love
I'm looking forward to your review for The Hallowed Ones. More people need to read it! And I loved Hollowland. Feel better! :)
Great message regarding bullying, btw:)
So I have to check out your review of City of Bones! I read that series before I started blogging and have never published reviews. I feel like it's been so long so I guess I need a refresher before the film comes out:)
What a lovely haul! Enjoy all your new books! :)