Sunday, January 27, 2013

The Sunday Post #40 ~sharing blog news and book haul


The Sunday Post ~ 40th Edition
The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It's a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. 
What a crazy week with blogger drama and personal drama. I spent the weekend with my nose in a book and it felt good. Today I am off to a birthday party. I hope you all have a lovely week, be good to one another, hug those you love and be grateful for each and every day! 

Last week on the blog we brought you 

This week on the blog look for
  • The Harvesting by Melanie Karsack (review-giveaway)
  • The Prey by Andrew Fukuda (release day review)
  • Dream Eyes by Jayne Anne Krentz (review)
  • The Woman From Paris by Santa Montefiore (review-giveaway)
  • The Scent of Darkness by Margot Berwin (review)
  • Breaking Point by Kristen Simmons ( early review) 
  • Sign-ups for the Take Control of Your TBR Pile Read-a-thon 
Around the Blogosphere 
    Fiery Hot Reads
  • This week begins the Fiery Hot Reads for Icy Cold Nights, stop by the blog daily for a list of participating blogs and be sure and enter all the giveaways. It's not to late to add your blog! This event runs through March 1, 2013.
New arrivals to the Caffeinated Cafe
Books for Review: 


Love is Blind by Elizabeth Cole
courtesy of SkySpark Books


Weather Witch by Shannon Delany
thanks to St. Martin Publishing

Gifted or Won: 

Wraith gifted by author Angel Lawson 


A Penny Saved A Murder Earned
gifted by author S.G. Lee

Purchased or Downloaded: 

  


PEACE, LOVE and Books! 

That's my news, link up and share yours. 




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78 Comments:

At July 17, 2013 at 9:53 PM , Anonymous Tanya Davis said...

I love your Tips and Tricks, they are a great help when trying to figure out this blogging stuff. I can't wait to read Ever After. I think it is next on my tbr, at least I hope it is, I'll be having dinner with Kim on Thursday, so I want to be able to talk about the book!

Tanya @ Rantings of a Reading Addict

 
At July 17, 2013 at 9:58 PM , Anonymous Bea @ Bea's Book Nook said...

What a fun cover for Love is Blind. I like it. I downloaded Inhale a while back but haven't read it yet. I hope this week is drama free, it's been insane.

 
At July 17, 2013 at 10:07 PM , Anonymous karina said...

O_o! Wraith looks good, Kimba! And I really like vintage cover for Love is Blind! Will be looking forward to your review, sweetie :) Hope you have a fantastic week!

 
At July 17, 2013 at 10:08 PM , Anonymous Danielle Chapman said...

Look at that haul of yours! Wow! Quite a few books there I am very interested in and I am looking forward to your reviews! :) Hope this week is a better one for you. ((hugs))

 
At July 17, 2013 at 10:13 PM , Anonymous Cyn said...

The Weather Witch cover looks so awesome! Such a great haul this week. I hope all the bad drama is over and you have a great week this week with your books!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:28 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks Melissa you too!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:28 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

Thanks Mandy ..my tbr pile is taller then me!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous Jennifer said...

5 reviews this week, you are officially my HERO. I don't know how you do it. Also, you picked up Wraith. I've had this one for awhile, and it looks so INTERESTING, but I just haven't gotten around to reading it yet. Gotta love those freebies.

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

Well chica I am about to add a cape and fly..cause the week ahead is 6 reviews and all of February has a weekly avg of 5 to 6 reviews..oh yeah Mama Caffeinated didn't say "no" to arc's..LOL All I can say is thank God I read ahead because I am reading a book for the second week of February now of which I have all but this one read and reviewed already....thankful March returns to normal with 2 arc's a week to read ! It is my own darn fault as I desperately wanted to read all of the ARC's in my pile..bwahahaha! My poor hubby might not get fed all month! To make matters worse did you see all the pre-orders in my books purchased this week that came in....grrr..I plan to read Ever After tomorrow or die trying! *facepalm*

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

Ooo I wish they were all free but some are new releases ..LOL

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous Maja (The Nocturnal Library) said...

I'm so glad you'll be reading Sealed with a Curse, I liked it A LOT! Also, Fiery Hot Reads is starting. I'm having Stacia Kane over on Wednesday to talk about Chess and Terrible and I'm insanely excited about it.
What a great week. Enjoy your books. :)

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

I think you are the reason I pre-ordered it Maja!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous Cricket said...

Great List...I curious about the Weather Witch, the cover is pretty. LittleLibraryMuse

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

psst..its on netgalley ..i think!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous Nick said...

I love the cover of Weather Witch! It's absolutely gorgeous!
Enjoy your book haul, Kim! :)

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks Nick I am excited about that one!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

I am Team Both and holding out for a miracle!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous brandileigh2003 said...

Boundless is on my tbr, hope you love it.

Happy reading,

Brandi
@ Blkosiner’s
Book Blog

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks Brandi!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous Audrey D Wilkerson said...

I love Angel Lawson. I have read all of her books, and even did an INKlings Interview with her. Can't wait to hear what you think of Wraith. Great week to you!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

I am hoping to get to that one, I am currently booked until almost June!! I know..yikes!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous Anatea Oroz said...

Oh yey! You got Boundless, can't wait to see what you think of it! And I'll be sure to join in the read-a-thon next week!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:29 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

Awesome would love to have you join the read-a-thon and I am seriously hoping to make a dent in my own tbr pile..yikes! I hope to read Boundless in February during the Wicked Valentine's read-a-thon which is always a lot of fun (see my side bar)

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thank you Jenea :)

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Kristilyn said...

I have heard so many good things about that Cynthia Hand series! I'm going to have to check it out one of these days -- I'm not really into angels, but I might have to overlook that. And On Dublin Street looks super good! I hope you enjoy it, and all your other reads!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

I love her writing style and she actual made me ok with a love triangle!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Michelle@ Book Briefs said...

Weather Witch looks really good. This is the first I am seeing of it. I will have to check it out. I thought I did so good this week with not taking review books, but once I sat down to make my post I saw I had more books than I thought.

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

I think i saw it on netgalley!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous MaryAnn said...

Great books this week! I'm really curious about The Weather Witch. It sounds pretty cool and I'm really digging the cover! Enjoy what you got this week! Thanks for sharing and happy reading :)

MaryAnn | Chapter by Chapter

What we got this week!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks MaryAnn I have high hopes for that one!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Blodeuedd said...

I like all your new reads :) And I must go mention the Fiery reads event :)

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks for mentioning it..you rock as always!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Sam @ Realm of Fiction said...

I read a great review for Wraith last week I think, and I've been curious about it ever since. Can't wait to hear your thoughts! Weather Witch sounds interesting too.

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

I have no idea when I will be able to read that one..it was gifted an I am booked through oh..forever it seems. If you are interested, I'd be happy to email author and let her know that a awesome blogger would like to review it..just let me know!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

I pre-ordered most of them with Christmas gift cards..so glad I did!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Alicia said...

BOUNDLESS AND EVERBOUND!! They are some of my top anticipated sequels of 2013 and just looking at the cover alone makes me very very excited :D Enjoy reading!

-Alicia
Book a World

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

hehehe...I pre-ordered those puppies with my X-mas gift cards!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Naomi Hop said...

Yay! Up To Me, I can't wait for you to read it! ..... Am jealous you have Everbound..l want it!!

Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

do not be jelly..if I get to it before the end of February it will be a miracle too many ARC's ahead of it!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks Kara and I like the cover too!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Jessica@a GREAT read said...

Ooh nice! I got Weather Witch too! Was very happy about that!

Here's my STS

Have a GREAT day!

Old Follower :)

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks Jessica!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Yvonne said...

Nice week! Reading the weekend away is always good. Enjoy the party. Your upcoming reads look hot! Have a great week!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks Yvonne!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks Victoria and Hand writes beautifully.

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Diana Leigh said...

Looking forward to the Fiery Hot Reads event!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Jen @ A Book and a Latte said...

For real, I can't believe all the recent blogger drama. Of course, I think I heard about it last.... Great haul, I want Up to Me and On Dublin Street!
~ Jen @ A Book and a Latte - Book Haul & Blog News

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

woot! woot!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

Thanks Jen, I stumbled across posts of it. and it always upsets me. So glad to see you linked up!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Steph, The Readingista said...

I hope the drama wasn't too upsetting.
I am so looking forward to Fiery Hot Reads. I am up on Tuesday. Yay!
I am off to check out your review for Temping is Hell and Blogger Tips...
Enjoy all your books and have a great week.

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks Steph and appreciate the concern. Fiery Hot Reads should be a lot of fun!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kindlemom1 said...

You got some great books this week!
I can't wait to see what you thought about Scent of Darkness, it was a really interesting (but good) read for me. But it seems to be one of those books you either love or hate.

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

that one left me scratching my head...LOL

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

Ooo they were not all free, but I did get some deals!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Heidi said...

Blogger drama? Who did what this time....I have had my head buried getting ready for Fire and Ice! You have a packed week as well nest week! Some great books up there! Yeah for Boundless and Ever After. I have On Dublin Street lined up w. a guest post for Fire and Ice. I got Grounds to Kill as well. Have a better week!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

It is not just one, it's was a lot and there was some last week and it is happening to such lovely peeps and while I wasn't involved ..it just upsets me ...all I want is peace, love and books!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

We are still waiting on the medical tests..so that is always hard, but my nephew will be going home this week, so that is good. I am excited about the Weather Witch too! Have a lovely week Cyn!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Christy (Love of Books) said...

It worked! I can see them. Why didn't you tell me to do that before! :P

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

Pfft..you never said why you couldn't see them *note to self ask lots of questions*

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

Ever After, Boundless, Everbound, Inhale, Up to Me, Up in Flames, On Dublin Street, Grounds to Kill, Sealed with a Curse, Secrets 3, 4 and 5. Can't you ok images from your ad block? Mine let's me.

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Christy (Love of Books) said...

I probably can, but never tried. I will now. But in the meantime... YAY Sealed with a Curse!!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Andrea @ The Bookish Babe said...

Awesome haul, Kimba!

I really liked On Dublin Street and Up to Me. Inhale is a favorite! I love The Hollows series! I hope you enjoy all the books!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks Andrea..i am excited to start them!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks Michelle, my nephew is alert and will be home..although he we be immobilized for eight to ten weeks in an awful body brace. I am excited about Weather Witch ..its been a while since I have read a good witch book!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

plagiarism, bad mouthing..the weekly thing..it all makes me so sad. No blog drama here thank goodness, but on the home front my nephew almost died and I have a daughter with some scary medical issues..so yeah all i want this week is peace, love and books!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Book Savvy Babe said...

I,m so sorry that the drama all hits at once, it seems to go that way. I hardly even pay atterntion to blogger drama anymore. I just like to know the instigators, so I know where to be wary

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Christy (Love of Books) said...

It drives me crazy that I can't see the books you purchased! Adblock to the extreme - lol.

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Book Savvy Babe said...

Blogger drama? I totally missed it, what happened?? Anyhow, I'm loving your book haul this week, so many of those covers are hot! :) I hope this next week brings you more peace and less drama, happy reading! Book Savvy Babe

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous ConfessionsFR said...

Yeah the blogger drama sucked, I nearly wrote a post after the first incident. Let just hope this week is drama free for you.

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks Sharon I cannot wait to read all of them, I have to finish 1 and 1/2 review books and then I plan to read one of my new release books! Have a great week!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Sharon - Obsession with Books said...

An amazing haul! I can't wait to read Everbound, Up to Me & Boundless - On Dublin Street was smexy, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did ;) looking forward to your Breaking Point & The Prey reviews.

Have a great week & happy reading Kimba!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

Yeah..I cannot take anymore personal drama..almost losing a nephew and serious medical issues with my own child in one week is just too much!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf said...

Hope you have a great week as well!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

thanks Melissa!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:30 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

Dinner with KIm ?!? *faints*

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:31 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

I like the cover too..and ooh I totally get the I downloaded but haven't gotten to thing..my tbr pile is crazy!

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:33 AM , Anonymous Holly @ Words Fueled by Love said...

Up to Me was FREE this week?! How did I miss that?!?! Ugh...

 
At July 18, 2013 at 12:33 AM , Anonymous kimbacaffeinate said...

Ok i am removing the word Free from my sentence Purchased or Downloaded for free...because all anyone sees is the word free and think they missed the deal of a lifetime!

 

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