{The Weekend Update} 11.7.15

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!  =)

The hubby is gone to the deer lease, so it's just us girls this weekend. :D Which means there will probably be a trip to Half Price Books at some point, what with those coupons just sitting in my inbox, waiting to be used. :P Plus, they have some of the best bookish gifts, and with the holidays coming up, I'd like to get an early start. I'll try my best not to buy anything for myself, especially since I need to take some books to sell, not bring home some more for my already full shelves. ;0)

I completed my Goodreads Reading Challenge last week -- or maybe the week before? I lost track -- so everything I read from here to the end of the year is just a bonus. =) Have to admit, probably 70% of what I "read" was audio, but I count it. In fact, audiobooks are mostly the reason why I've already read 15 books over my goal. I think I'm going to take it easier next year…quality over quantity and all that jazz. Except I do a lot of listening on my commute and while I'm at work, and it really does help the day go faster. So, I don't see that coming to an end, unless I'm able to not work…a girl can dream, right? Plus, I didn't have an audiobook queued up on my way home yesterday evening and I noticed that I'm a much more aggressive driver when I'm just listening to music. Even if it is Boards of Canada and should mellow me out. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Anyway, here's what I scored this week...

For Review:



I didn't request The Storyspinner last year, but after it's release and all those rave reviews from friends, I borrowed it from the library and immediately fell in love. So, of course, I had to request the sequel. Not in love with that cover, but whatever. I am a huge, HUGE fan of everything Sarah Rees Brennan writes, so I was beyond thrilled to be approved for Tell the Wind and Fire. It sounds like another amazing book from one of my favorites.

Traded:



Fangirl special edition -- signed!!! -- thanks to Mary (@knoxdiver) - She was searching for the gold collector's edition of Ruin and Rising and somehow I had two copies, so we traded. Sometimes, it helps for me to come out of my shell on social media. (You might have noticed I'm terribly introverted when it comes to Twitter and Instagram some days. Other times, not so much. :P)

Gifted:



My #otspsecretsister really outdid herself with my Halloween-themed box for October. So much candy and yummy goodness and THE BOOKS!!!!! I am so thrilled to have finished copies of Lair of Dreams and Slasher Girls and Monster Boys for my shelves. And I cannot wait to read Blood and Salt...that book trailer was HAWT! I hope it's creepy, too! :D My Secret Sister is too good to me...I love her thoughtfulness and the cheer she brings me each time I read one of her letters.


So, that's my haul. =) What fabulous bookmail did you get this week?

The Week in Review:

Reviews:

• Hello? - Jen
• Ten Thousand Skies Above You - Jen
• The Immortal Heights - Jen
• Ice Like Fire - Jen
• Firewalker - Jen

Current Giveaways:




Promotional/Discussion Posts:  

• #booksfortrade - Have You Seen These? I would love you forever if you could help me complete some of these series!!!
• #WoW - The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater
• Official Cover Reveal - Tone Deaf by Olivia Waters

Currently Reading:

I just started this last night but I am already just so dang excited!!! I LOVED The Darkest Minds series, and I can't wait to really get into this one!




Currently Listening:

I had this for review and never got to it. Even pre-ordered a finished copy and still didn't get to it. So, I broke down and got the audio. And it's pretty freakin' awesome already. But I knew it would be...I loved Side Effects May Vary after all. :D





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