Weekly Highlights; The Two Book Edition
Weekly Highlights is a new feature here at A Daydreamer’s Thoughts and will be a post highlighting things that happened on and off the blog. It is inspired by The Story Sirens In My Mailbox, Books, Biscuit and Tea’s Showcase Sunday, Kimba Caffeinated’s Sunday Post, and the British Letterbox Love.
In the feature I won’t mention everything I received, nor every post I wrote during the week but will simply feature a selection of things I wish to spotlight a second time around.
Post Highlights
So this week was my first week back at work after a week off and it was a little hectic because I also went to London for two evenings (for two bookish events!) and then was so tired on thursday evening that I did NO reading or writing. This weekend has been a little less busy but there have been family things and friend things so still little reading and writing has been done. I do, however, have monday evening free so hopefully some writing and blogging will be done! But, moving on…
I wrote ONE review this week;
Every Day by David Levithan (FOUR HEARTS)
I also wrote a discussion post about author backlists and whether or not you feel it is necessary to read everything an author has written. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the matter! – here.
Upcoming
Last week I mentioned that I’m planning things for my two-year blogoversary and I just want to mention that more has been planned and is happening and some things for it will be revealed next week!
My blogoversary is officially September 15th so it’s not long now until celebrations will be had! Keep an eye out because I will be having a lot of fun things going on, on the blog!
Around the Blogosphere
Are you a non-blogger? Or even a new blogger? Do you ever wonder what some blogger essentials are? Then you should definitely check out this post that Amber made, here!
This week Hannah wrote about the top five books she read in August. If you’re looking for some book recommendations, you should definitely click here
Ever had a friend wanting to you to recommend a book? Ever felt you couldn’t just recommend your favourite book in case they didn’t like it? This week Gaby has spoken about some good ways to recommend books, something that I do a lot at work! Check out the post here
Anna (and Jamie) have both written a yearbook style post about books and characters and I found it to be really interesting to read. If you want to see which characters and books were picked that were most likely to succeed, click here.
Do you cry over books? Do you feel the tears welling in your eyes and struggle to stop them? This week Rachel speaks about how emotional she gets over books and is asking you if you’re an emotional reader to? Let her know here
Sometimes being in the middle of lots of series can be a little overwhelming, especially when there are so many books in that series. This week Liza has written a post about this which I found really intriguing. Check it out here
What about you? Did you stumble across any good posts this week you think I should check out?
Letterbox Love
So as mentioned above, this week I went to two bookish events which means that I got two new books, both of which were signed and personalised to me! I know I still haven’t vlogged about the books I got last week but it’s on its way, I just need to find the time to edit it! Moving on…
Lockwood & Co; Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud; I have already read and LOVED this book and so going to the launch party and meeting Jonathan again was really great – and kind of awe-inspiring! This book is already on my favourites shelf!
The Elites by Natasha Ngan; I have head SO MANY good things about this one but just haven’t gotten around to reading it yet but meeting Natasha was lovely as we managed to have a good chat and I can’t wait to read her book.
And there you have it, my Weekly Highlights!
I hope to visit all posts of this manner, so feel free to link to your own IMMs, Sunday Showcase, Sunday Posts, Letterbox Loves or whatever it is you do below!
what did you get this week? what cool blog posts did you stumble upon? what are you waiting to happen this week?
10 Comments
Anya
I sort of forgot to do a Weekly Highlights, but I did get Under My Hat from Hot Key, and the first Sookie Stackhouse book from a charity shop :) Some great posts around this week, definitely looking those up, thanks Faye :D
Faye (Daydreaming_Star)
Hope you like Under my Hat! You’ll have to let me know what you thought! No problem at all, hope you enjoy them :)
Thanks for stopping by Anya :)
Faye
Michelle (@MuchLovedBooks)
I wish I lived closer to London to attend all these amazing events and launches. Good haul this week.
My Stacking the Shelves
Faye (Daydreaming_Star)
It makes me want to live IN London as I still end up missing a fair few! Thanks for stopping by Michelle :)
Rachael
Ahh I need to get hold of The Elites and Lockwood. I read your Jonathan Stroud post and I’m so excited for his new book. The Bartimaeus trilogy was one of my favourites.
Faye (Daydreaming_Star)
You should definitely get your hands on it! I love it sooo much and I hope you do too! :D
Thanks for stopping by Rachael!
Lucy @ Queen of Contemporary
The Elites is so good! I’m very jealous that you got to go to the launch. I hope you enjoy it! I’ve just finished writing my review and realised how good it was.
Looking forward to your blogoversary!
Happy reading, Faye!
Faye (Daydreaming_Star)
Oooh, glad to hear yet another raving about this book! Super excited for it!
Yeee :D
Thanks Lucy and thanks for stopping by!
Debbie @ Snuggling on the Sofa
Yay for bookish events! Cant believe you have two copies of Lockwood now :P And I want to see your big book haul missus!
Faye (Daydreaming_Star)
And I am keeping them BOTH *greedy* :P
I’m on it. Hopefully tomorrow eve when I have more time – so should be up by tuesday but don’t hold me to that!!