The Sunday Post is a weekly meme 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.
Wrapping up a rather lonesome blog week without Randi, who seemed to think it was important to go see Obama in person. . . jealous. I kicked off the weekend with a winery trip instead, which was pretty excellent. But on to books!
Last week on the blog we brought you:
The Little Woods (that couldn't...), by McCormick Templeman.
Randi delivered a scathing critique of The Little Woods.
(Review)
I usually keep post-its at places in a book where I especially like the writing…In this book, I placed more than 20 in the first 200 pages and all were complaints about the writing.Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Books on Your Fall TBRs
Randi and I pooled our top choices!
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Waiting on Wednesday
Randi and I shared books that have us on the edge of our seats
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Help me decide what to read next! I'd still love some votes on this one.
(What's Next)
Anna and the French Flop
My two star critique of Anna and the French Kiss, by Stephanie Perkins
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Anna and the French Flop
My two star critique of Anna and the French Kiss, by Stephanie Perkins(Review)
This book was a giant block of cheese, and not the delicious French kind. It was Velveta...the characters in this book were so bland they made vanilla look exotic.
An Abundance of Katherines, by John Green
My four and a half star review of Green's novel
(Review)
If I could only read one author of YA contemporary realism ever again,it would be John Green. He has a very consistent style of writing, character type and even message, yet it never gets boring.
This week on the blog look for:
A look at the author of Looking for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars
(Author Study)
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie
What did Randi think of this often banned book?
(Review)
Top Ten Tueday: Books That Make You Think
The books that kept me wondering long after I'd finished them.
(Top Ten Tuesday)
Waiting on Wednesday
Which books are Randi and I eagerly awaiting?
(WoW)
Twice Baked Thursday: Neverwhere, by Neil Gaiman
Randi and I go head to head reviewing the same book.
(Twice Baked Thursday)
The Iron King, by Julie Kagawa
My review of a popular fantasy novel
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Stacking the Shelves or Mystery Review
See if Randi has gone on another book-buying spree or if she read one of here towering stack instead.
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Sounds like you will be having a great week ahead. Happy reading...
ReplyDeleteJenea @ Books Live Forever
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ooh I was going to read Into the Woods since I received a copy but your post-it notes flat out scare me..hahaha! What a great week on the blog and I look forward to the week ahead. I really need to try a John Green book he is all over the blog world and i feel like an alien since I haven't read anything he has written *gasps* You need a blog button, so I can add you to blogs I stalk. I can give you codes if you want them. (email me or tweet me) Thanks for being a part of The Sunday Post
ReplyDeleteYou may have better luck than I did with The Little Woods! It just didn't work for me. I'd love to hear what you think if you read it! Yesyesyes, The Fault in Our Stars is ah-maz-ing! Thank you for hosting. :)
DeleteI am so jealous she got to go see Obama too! Great posts this past week! I am going to go vote on your next read =D
ReplyDeleteSeeing Obama was pretty awesome. :) I posted a couple pics on my Monday review!
DeleteI have my upcoming Fall reads on the blog this week and Laini's book is on my list! I must tell you I read that Jonathon Strange book a couple of years ago and oh my gosh it was so slow and rather boring. It took me forever to read it and I can honestly say it was not one of my favs. Hope you have better luck with it! Enjoy your week. Thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely cannot wait for Days of Blood and Starlight!
DeleteI just discussed The Iron King too so I can't wait to see what you think of it.
ReplyDeleteTanya Patrice
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I was so excited for The Little Woods but I've seen so many lackluster reviews now! (20 post its...eeek!)
ReplyDeleteYeah, that book definitely did NOT work for me! But let me know what you think if you read it! :)
Deletelol, yeah... I'd pick seeing the president over blogging too :)
ReplyDeleteOh, now THAT'S funny about Anna! I haven't read it, but so many people gush over it.
Hmmm... I'm not familiar with any of those books you're wanting to read, but I like the cover of The Magician King :D
Haha, seeing the president was pretty awesome! :) Pics on my review of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian!
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Hi Girls!! Looks like you both had a great weekend and have a busy week ahead. I really like the look of your blog. I am a new follower and if you would like to return the favour and visit mine, please head on over to Marilyn @ Marilyn's Mystery Blog
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marilyn! Following you. :) Busy, busy, busy. And I thought this semester would be easier...I was mistaken!
DeleteI haven't read any of the books you have to pick from next, but judging by book and title, the Magician King.
ReplyDeleteThanx for visiting my StS!
Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
New Follower :)
Thanks, Naomi! Following back. :)
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Is it sad that I still have not read a John Green novel? I feel seriously out of the loop, it looks like everyone but me has read one. I'll have to check out your reviews and see what you thought, it seems like everyone has been gushing over Anna so I'm curious to see why you didn't like it.
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Michelle
You must, must, must read some John Green! My favorite is The Fault in Our Stars which I recently reread. :) Looking Alaska is good, too.
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