Back for another round of links + book acquisitions! I took off last weekend because I was out of town at Apollycon, but The Sunday Mix is back and better than ever this week. Hope you enjoy what I've got to share with you this week!
WHAT I READ
- Jen compiles a gorgeous collection of literary prints.
- Nikki shares about getting stuck when reading a book.
- I ship the Kaylor friendship This Vogue article is amazing.
- This is a fascinating video that chronicles the history of YA.
- March = Teen Author Festival. Always a fun event to attend!
- Let's talk royal reads, with this handy post from Epic Reads.
- Asheley talks about making mistakes, particularly as a blogger.
- There are no words for how beautiful Estelle's post about love is.
- I loved what Samantha Shannon says about strong female characters.
- Here are ten blogging myths, and the truth about them. (Thanks Leah!)
- Completely obsessed with Brittany's post combining YA recs + Disney.
- Erin Bowman enlightens us on the difference between ARCS and finished copies.
- Don't we all wish we could be turned into Disney Princesses too after reading this?
- ALERT: There will be a Black Dagger Brotherhood spin-off series. (Thanks Wendy!)
- Lauren Smith tells readers about how she's a virgin who writes (great) romance novels.
- I always want to read more Asian books! Here's a great list of suggestions. (Thanks Cynthia!)
- I think it's officially time to reread Little Women. This article has some fantastic thoughts! (Thanks Rachel!)
- Let's just enjoy the gorgeousness of the cover reveals for Walk on Earth a Stranger, and The Immortal Heights, yes? Also, I just learned about Legacy of Kings and I want it.
WHAT I ACQUIRED
from publishers (Thanks Disney-Hyperion, Penguin, Simon & Schuster
physical: The Devil You Know by Trish Doller
e-galley (not shown): Dead to Me by Mary McCoy / Trust the Focus by Megan Erickson / Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid
from Apollycon (Thanks Spencer Hill Press!)
physical: The Return by Jennifer L. Armentrout / Fireblood by Trisha Wolfe / Reclaimed by Sara Guillory / Touch of Death by Kelly Hashway
won in a giveaway (Thanks Nikki!) + from friends (Thanks Gail & Bonnie!)
physical: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson / The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson / Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson / The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson / Infinite by Jodi Meadows / The Storyspinner by Becky Wallace
bought
physical: The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas (not shown) / These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder / The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder / Chantress by Amy Butler Greenfield / Chantress Alchemy by Amy Butler Greenfield / Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling, Lux: Beginnings by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Lux: Consequences by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith / The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski / Unmade by Sarah Rees Brennan / Fairytales from the Brothers Grimm
Kindle (not shown): The Chocolate Kiss by Laura Florand, Angelfall by Susan Ee, World After by Susan Ee, Seraphina by Rachel Hartman, The Chocolate Rose by Laura Florand, 3:AM Kisses by Addison Moore, Stir Me Up by Sabrina Elkins, Sins and Needles by Karina Halle, Rome by Jay Crownover, Undeclared by Jen Frederick, Hopeless by Colleen Hoover
bloggers/authors mentioned
Gail of Ticket to Anywhere
Nikki of There Were Books Involved
Brittany of The Book Addict's Guide
Bonnie of A Backwards Story
Rachel of Hello Chelly
Jamie of The Perpetual Page-turner
Hannah of So Obsessed With
Shae of Shae Has Left the Room
Oh I'm so excited for The Devil You Know! I hope I get a copy here soon myself. Look at you and those Sanderson books! Haha, my friend (and Nikki) have been trying to get me to read his books for awhile now, so I need to cave. I'm planning to read The Storyspinner next and I'm quite excited! I'm glad you had fun at ApollyCon! I would love to go someday! I hope you enjoy all your new books Alexa!
ReplyDeleteAww yes Taylor and Karlie are so ADORABLE. Friendship goals, am I right? And I love your sweater by the way! It's Harry Potter and it looks super cozy so that's a win-win! Happy reading and thanks for all the links! I'll have fun unwinding tonight with all these posts to read through!
ReplyDeleteTaylor and Karlie are the CUTEST PEOPLE IN THE ENTIRE WORLD DO NOT EVEN TOUCH ME. (Also: I'm so, so excited for all the gorgeous cover reveals! *makes grabby hands* I just want them all, okay?!)
ReplyDeleteLove your sweater, Alexa. ;) I'm also so excited for The Devil You Know- really adore Trish Doller's books! I'm glad to hear Apollycon was very fun for you! And OMG your copy of Fairytales from the Brothers Grimm is super gorgeous! Have fun at Jodi's release party and have a great week ahead! :D
ReplyDeleteBrilliant post! I love the idea of sharing things you read and enjoyed so we can enjoy them too :-D The Brothers Grimm fairy tales are some of my favourites and your edition is so pretty <3 Also - I couldn't stop staring at your bookshelves behind you haha! Thank you for the links, I look forward to reading them! Hope you enjoy your books x
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