The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ The Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~this meme was inspired in part by ~ In My Mailbox~ It's a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.
Monday we had a special Thanksgiving celebration and meal at work. I'm really appreciative to work for a company that does stuff like that and really takes care of their employees. Speaking of, they also give us paid time off for Thursday and Friday of this week. Thursday, Husband and I drove to Mobile to celebrate Thanksgiving with my grandparents and family for lunch. Then we drove all the way back home to celebrate Thanksgiving with Husband's family. Friday we celebrated Husband's sister's birthday. And I also put my Christmas tree up this week. I love the time of year. And I just want to say that I'm thankful to everyone who's commented or read or visited my blog. I'm thankful for authors and publishers who tell these wonderful stories and spread them to the world. I'm thankful for so much more, but since this is a blog about books I'll stop there. Hope you guys have a great week!
Monday: Review of Undertow (Undertow, # 1) by KR Conway (3 Stars)
Tuesday: Top Ten Winter 2014 TBR List & 2014 Series Enders Reading Challenge - November Wrap Up
Wednesday: Waiting on The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West
Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday: 4th Annual Black Friday Book Bonanza Giveaway Hop (Ends 12/1/14 12:01 a.m.)
Monday: November EOM Wrap Up & Review of A Thousand Pieces of You (Firebird, # 1) by Claudia Gray
Tuesday: Top Ten Books To Look Forward To In 2015
Wednesday: Waiting on Wednesday
Thursday: Review of Sometimes It Lasts (Sea Breeze, # 5) by Abbi Glines
Friday: Review of Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Don't forget to sign up for the 2014 Series Enders Reading Challenge! You have until December 15, 2014 to sign up. Each month there will be a giveaway for those participating with a BIG giveaway at the end of the year! Click on the picture below or the link above to find out more!
Also the sign up for the 2015 Series Enders Reading Challenge is already up! You have until December 15, 2015 to sign up. Click on the picture below or the link above to find out more!
Beautiful Oblivion (Maddox Brothers, # 1)
By: Jamie McGuire
Published: July 1st 2014 by Atria Books
416 pages
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary
Source: Personal Kindle Library
( Goodreads | Amazon
*Note: The above links to Amazon and Book Depository are affiliate links. Affiliate links support giveaways for Somewhere Only We Know readers.
Goodreads description--The Beautiful Disaster and Walking Disaster phenomenon continues in the first heart-pounding new adult romance in The Maddox Brothers series.Fiercely independent Camille "Cami" Camlin gladly moved on from her childhood before it was over. She has held down a job since before she could drive, and moved into her own apartment after her freshman year of college. Now tending bar at The Red Door, Cami doesn’t have time for much else besides work and classes, until a trip to see her boyfriend is cancelled, leaving her with a first weekend off in almost a year.
Trenton Maddox was the king of Eastern State University, dating co-eds before he even graduated high school. His friends wanted to be him, and women wanted to tame him, but after a tragic accident turned his world upside down, Trenton leaves campus to come to grips with the crushing guilt.
Eighteen months later, Trenton is living at home with his widower father, and works full-time at a local tattoo parlor to help with the bills. Just when he thinks his life is returning to normal, he notices Cami sitting alone at a table at The Red.
As the baby sister of four rowdy brothers, Cami believes she’ll have no problem keeping her new friendship with Trenton Maddox strictly platonic. But when a Maddox boy falls in love, he loves forever—even if she is the only reason their already broken family could fall apart.
In the first installment of the Maddox Brothers books, readers can experience the rush of reading Beautiful Disaster for the first time, all over again.
Heat of the Moment (Moment of Truth, # 1)
By: Lauren Barnholdt
Expected Publication: May 12th 2015 by HarperTeen
304 pages
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss (Thank you!!)
( Goodreads | Amazon
*Note: The above links to Amazon and Book Depository are affiliate links. Affiliate links support giveaways for Somewhere Only We Know readers.
Goodreads description--Before graduation, I promise to...learn to trust. In the first book in the Moment of Truth series, Lyla discovers that trusting her head might be easy but trusting her heart is a whole other matter.Each book in this paperback original series is told from the perspective of a different girl—Lyla, Aven, and Quinn—former best friends who wrote emails to their future selves back in freshman year about one thing they hope to accomplish before they graduate. When the emails get delivered on the first morning of their senior trip all three girls will spend the next three days trying to keep the promises they made to themselves four years ago. While each book follow’s one girl’s life-changing adventure, you have to read them all to get the whole story, including why they’re no longer friends and whether they can get their friendship back on track.
Lyla McAfee had all but forgotten the email that she wrote to herself freshman year and scheduled to be delivered right before graduation—the one promising that she’d learn to trust by the end of senior year. But when she receives it the first morning of her senior trip to Florida her life is sent into a tailspin. Soon she’s questioning her seemingly perfect relationship with her boyfriend, Derrick; her attraction to the school player, Beckett; and whether ending her friendship with Aven and Quinn, her former BFFs, was one of the biggest mistakes of her life.
The first book in a captivating summer trilogy, Heat of the Moment flawlessly balances romance and humor as Lyla embarks on her totally reluctant but completely irresistible journey of self-discovery. And readers will have a chance to discover whole truth about the fight that ended Lyla, Quinn, and Aven’s friendship in the next two installments of the series, coming out later the same summer!
Things We Know By Heart
By: Jessi Kirby
Expected Publication: April 21st 2015 by HarperTeen
304
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss (Thank you!!)
( Goodreads | Amazon
*Note: The above links to Amazon and Book Depository are affiliate links. Affiliate links support giveaways for Somewhere Only We Know readers.
Goodreads description--When Quinn Sullivan meets the recipient of her boyfriend’s donated heart, the two form an unexpected connection. After Quinn loses her boyfriend, Trent, in an accident their junior year, she reaches out to the recipients of his donated organs in hopes of picking up the pieces of her now-unrecognizable life. She hears back from some of them, but the person who received Trent’s heart has remained silent. The essence of a person, she has always believed, is in the heart. If she finds Trent’s, then maybe she can have peace once and for all. Risking everything in order to finally lay her memories to rest, Quinn goes outside the system to track down nineteen-year-old Colton Thomas—a guy whose life has been forever changed by this priceless gift. But what starts as an accidental run-in quickly develops into more, sparking an undeniable attraction. She doesn't want to give in to it—especially since he has no idea how they're connected—but their time together has made Quinn feel alive again. No matter how hard she’s falling for Colton, each beat of his heart reminds her of all she’s lost…and all that remains at stake.
The Secrets of Attraction
By: Robin Constantine
Expected Publication: April 28th 2015 by Balzer + Bray
384 pages
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss (Thank you!!)
( Goodreads | Amazon
*Note: The above links to Amazon and Book Depository are affiliate links. Affiliate links support giveaways for Somewhere Only We Know readers.
Goodreads description--Set in the same world as The Promise of Amazing, this smart, surprising, and romantic follow-up to Robin Constantine's debut novel follows two New Jersey teens as they become friends and fall in love. Perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Sarah Mlynowski, and Jennifer E. Smith. Madison Pryce thinks she's got everything figured out—she's working on a portfolio for a summer art program and hanging with her friends. Plus she has her hot boyfriend, Zach. But then a visit from a family friend turns Maddie's life upside down. Jesse McMann is still reeling from a breakup that shattered his heart and his band. Then pride (and some goading from his bass player and fellow barista) forces him to find a new drummer—and the inspiration to write music again. Kismet arrives in the unlikely form of Grayson Barrett, who tries out for Jesse's band, and whose girlfriend is BFFs with the cute girl who orders a chai latte after yoga every Thursday: Maddie. What Jesse and Maddie thought they knew about the secrets of attraction and the rules of romance changes once they start falling for each other.
Crimson Bound
By: Rosamund Hodge
Expected Publication: May 5th 2015 by Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
448 pages
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Retelling
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss (Thank you!!)
( Goodreads | Amazon
*Note: The above links to Amazon and Book Depository are affiliate links. Affiliate links support giveaways for Somewhere Only We Know readers.
Goodreads description--When Rachelle was fifteen she was good—apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect her village from dark magic. But she was also reckless— straying from the forest path in search of a way to free her world from the threat of eternal darkness. After an illicit meeting goes dreadfully wrong, Rachelle is forced to make a terrible choice that binds her to the very evil she had hoped to defeat.Three years later, Rachelle has given her life to serving the realm, fighting deadly creatures in an effort to atone. When the king orders her to guard his son Armand—the man she hates most—Rachelle forces Armand to help her find the legendary sword that might save their world. As the two become unexpected allies, they uncover far-reaching conspiracies, hidden magic, and a love that may be their undoing. In a palace built on unbelievable wealth and dangerous secrets, can Rachelle discover the truth and stop the fall of endless night?
Inspired by the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, Crimson Bound is an exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption.
Trouble from the Start
By: Rachel Hawthorne
Published: April 28th 2015 by HarperTeen
384
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss (Thank you!!)
( Goodreads | Amazon
*Note: The above links to Amazon and Book Depository are affiliate links. Affiliate links support giveaways for Somewhere Only We Know readers.
Goodreads description--Perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt, and Susane Colasanti, Trouble from the Start is a sweet and romantic read about a good girl who falls for a bad boy.Avery knows better than to fall for Fletcher, the local bad boy who can't seem to outrun his reputation. Fletcher knows he shouldn't bother with college-bound, daughter-of-a-cop Avery. But when their paths cross, neither can deny the spark. Are they willing to go against everything and let their hearts lead the way? Or are they just flirting with disaster?
A companion novel to Rachel Hawthorne's paperback original The Boyfriend Project, this title is perfect for fans of summer beach reads and sweet treats.
That's it for my shelves and recaps of my past and upcoming week. What did you add to your shelves this week? Any bookish news you want to talk about? Let me know!
Sounds like you had a great week! Enjoy your new reads! I finally read Beautiful Disaster...not sure if I plan to read more McGuire.
ReplyDeleteI also got these from Edelweiss. And a whole lot more. So excited for these releases. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, belatedly! Sounds like you had quite the celebratory weekend! :-) Enjoy your new reads and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteGlad your week and holiday was a good one. Loving your haul this week.I joined Series Ender for 2015. I have quite a few to finish :)
ReplyDeleteI love the cover of Crimson Bound! It's a new one to me, but I'm already intrigued. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteNice haul this week. I also have Beautiful Oblivion but haven't had a chance to get started on it yet.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Sharon @ Sharon's Book Nook!
What a GREAT Haul This week! I want every single one of these books on
ReplyDeletemy shelf :)
Jessi Kirby's new book looks awesome, I love her writing
Crimson Bound is one I'm highly anticipating
Happy Reading
My STS
It sounds like you had a great week, Sandy! :) Thanksgiving is always such a good time of the year, I think. I hope it was relaxing for you, too.
ReplyDeleteIt was so hard to pick which of the Harper books to get! I also got Heat of the Moment and Trouble from the Start too, but had to exercise at least a little bit of self control!
I hope you enjoy them!! :D
Sounds like you had a great Thanksgiving! I do love a company that puts a little extra into employee relationships. It definitely provides for a better work environment! Great books this week! That cover for Crimson Bound definitely grabs my attention. I know nothing about it and yet I want to read it. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteAwesome books you have there. Especially Beautiful Oblivion. Can't wait to hear your thoughts about it :)
ReplyDeleteWeeklyWrap@EverythingNyze
Oh my gossshhh you got Crimson Bound! I loved the first book and can't wait to read that one. Hope you have a fantastic reading week, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Beautiful Disaster, but I went into it with low expectations. I'd be interested to hear why you don't think you'll read more by her though. Thanks for stopping by and commenting Melissa!
ReplyDeleteHehe...it's hard to pass up the "Read Now"s! Thanks for stopping by and commenting Dianne!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm definitely blessed to work for the company that I do! Thanks for stopping by and commenting Lola!
ReplyDeleteI actually read that this past week. I know it doesn't release for like 6 months, but I wanted to go ahead and read it before the reviews started rolling in. Thanks for stopping by Brandi!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lark!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the 2015 Series Enders Challenge! I hope it's going to be a great year for series wrap ups! Thanks for stopping by and commenting Kimba!
ReplyDeleteI love that cover too. It's very similar to Cruel Beauty, but I hear they're not a series or anything like that. Thanks for stoppping by Shoshanah!
ReplyDeleteI was talking Mobile Alabama! Most of my extended family lives in Mobile. My cousin actually got married in Fairhope. And I've been to an author signing down at Page and Palette. Small world! You GOT IN THE POOL?????? I bet you burned like a ton of calories doing that (trying to keep your body warm). Man there are leaves just hanging out on the bottom of mine now, but I'm holding off cleaning it until husband switches out our switch to turn it off and on. It has a short, and trying to turn it off and on is a pain right now. Thanks for stopping by and commenting Laura!
ReplyDeleteI need a contemporary romance fix so I pretty much read it immediately! I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would! Thanks for stopping by and commenting Sharon!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read anything by Jessi Kirby before so I'm excited to check her out. I'm almost finished with Cruel Beauty, so Crimson Bound will be started shortly after that. Thanks for stopping by and commenting Courtney!
ReplyDeleteI really did (last week and this one too since I'm late responding). I actually already read Heat of the Moment and Trouble from the start even though they don't release for months. GJ on the self-control. Have a great week Rachel!
ReplyDeleteIt really does. Of course, evaluations and review time comes right after Thanksgiving so you go from feeling great to "hey...what just happened?" I'm kidding. It's not that bad. :) I love the cover for Crimson Bound too. I'm almost finished with Cruel Beauty, so Crimson Bound will be read shortly after that. Thanks for stopping by and commenting Katherine!
ReplyDeleteI finished Beautiful Oblivion already. Short version is that I really enjoyed. I have no idea when my review of it will publish. I have it scheduled for January, but review books often push non-review books back so we'll have to see how it goes! Thanks for stopping by and commenting Nyze!
ReplyDeleteI'm ALMOST finished with Cruel Beauty and then I'll start Crimson Bound shortly after that. I'm definitely excited about getting around to it! Thanks for stopping by and commenting Jeann!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to it :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun your work organized a thanksgiving celebration! And yay for paid time off, sounds like you work at a nice company that cares about their employees. Sounds like you had a fun and busy week. I hope you'll enjoy your new books!
ReplyDeleteheat of the moment sounds good, and hope that you enjoy. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteSome exciting books this week!
ReplyDeleteAre you talking about Mobile, Alabama? I live in Fairhope!
Spent the holiday relaxing with my son and actually got in the pool to get the leaves off the bottom. The sun may be toastie but that water...brr!! LOL
Here's my Sunday Post - http://fuonlyknew.com/2014/11/30/whats-new-on-my-bookshelf-87-and-the-sunday-post/