The Weekend Update - 5.3.14

So, since my end-of-the-week post isn't just about what I got in my mailbox or on my Kindle each week -- though that is a big part of it, I won't lie -- I decided to change up the title and intro a bit.  I might tweak the format a bit over the next few weeks, but for the most part, it'll contain the same stuff:  stuff I got, stuff I did, and stuff that's coming up on the blog.  Plus, I get to use the awesome GIF you see here and blow kisses to all the people who sent me lovely books and bookish things.  Oh, and I've started linking up to Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga's Reviews since I'm not using a specific meme title anymore.  April's also doing her own Stacking the Shelves posts on Sundays.  Stop by and say hi!  =)

Not only did our blog celebrate its 3rd birthday this week -- with a ton of giveaways, I might add -- but I celebrated my birthday on Thursday, too! I haven't managed to spend my gift cards on books yet, but I fully expect next week's haul to be full of books from birthday money. =) For now, I'm spending the weekend catching up on some review books and much-needed sunshine.

Anyway, here's what I scored this week:

For Review:

Exquisite Captive by Heather Demetrios - Yay for a fantasy novel from the author of Something Real
Forbidden by Kimberly Griffiths Little
Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch
Stray by Elissa Sussman
The Warrior by Victoria Scott - received a 2nd copy so expect a giveaway soon! :D
Kiss Kill Vanish by Jessica Martinez
Beware the Wild by Natalie C. Parker
Blackbird by Anna Carey
Even in Paradise by Chelsey Philpot
Firebug by Lish McBride

Yes, I may have gone a bit overboard on Edelweiss again. I regret nothing. Lots of awesome new reads this week, courtesy of Harper, Entangled & Macmillan!

Gifted:

Bright Before Sunrise & Send Me a Sign by Tiffany Schmidt - April got me signed copies from YA Fest
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han boxed set - April's note says "Because you need this set. ♥"

Isn't April the best!?! And Tiffany Schmidt, too...look at those awesome birthday doodles! Such an amazing birthday present from the best co-blogger a girl could ask for!

Library:

The Elite by Kiera Cass (audio) - Ugh. Terrible but addictive. It is what it is. :( At least I'm not spending hard-earned cash on the series, though.

So, that's my haul. How about you? What did you get this week?

The Week in Review:

Reviews:

• The Well's End - audio (April)
• The Wizard's Promise (Jen)
• The Scorpio Races - audio (April)
• The Art of Lainey (Jen)

Current Giveaways:  April's giving away a signed book or two from YA Fest 2014 -- just comment on this post to enter. Also, we're celebrating our 3rd blogoversary with a week of giveaways!!! And then, of course, there's The Art of Lainey giveaway. Enter one or all of them!!!



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Jen's Currently Reading/Listening To:

April said she's probably taking On the Fence with her on her cruise to Bermuda, so I figured I'd read it while she's gone so we can discuss it when she gets back. I've been putting it off for as long as I can, but I'm ready for another Kasie West book -- even if it means I have to wait that much longer for the next one. :(

I thought Rachel Hawkins' HEX HALL books were super cute and fun, so I've pretty much resolved myself to read everything she writes. I didn't get my hands on an advance copy of this one like I'd hoped, but I was 2nd on the list for the audio at the library! =)

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