Showing posts with label The Sunday Post. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Sunday Post. Show all posts

16 May 2015

16 May 2015
09:00

By Ee Hwee @ Bursting Books

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6 comments

Stacking the Shelves #17 & The Sunday Post #14

Stacking The Shelves by Tynga's Reviews is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.

LIFE UPDATE

I got my laptop back from the Apple hospital around midweek and during the 4 days of being laptop-less I managed to get a lot of reading done! This week was mostly me procrastinating about compiling my portfolio and me reading A TON for Bout of Books. :) It feels so good that I got to read as much as I did. I will be continuing with #crushyourtbr this weekend and continue on my reading streak~

p.s. my international giveaway is ending in 11 days!

EBOOKS


A Court of Thorns and Roses: All the hype got to me and I LOVE Beauty and the Beast, I had to get it! I've read it and its soooo good! Review will up either tomorrow or on Monday.

(BORROWED) AUDIO BOOKS


The Giver series: I marathon-ed through the first two books during the week and I just started on Messenger.

(BORROWED) PHYSICAL BOOKS



Written in Red: I got the ebook last week but I saw this at the library so I decided to get it. :)
Confessions of a Shopaholic & Shopaholic Takes Manhattan: I read this series nearly 8 years ago and I can barely remember anything about it so I am going to be rereading this!
Code Name Verity: I've been meaning to check this out for the longest time!
Vicious: Everyone loves this so why not.
Penguin 75: Designers, Authors, Commentary: There is a library here that has an entire floor filled with design reference books and I decided to borrow this book filled with eye candy! 

LAST WEEK ON THE BLOG

THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG

  • Review: A Court of Thorn and Roses by S. J. Mass
  • Top Ten Tuesday #7
  • Waiting on Wednesday #11
  • Review: Fire & Flood by Victoria Scott
  • Feature & Follow Friday #11
  • Stacking the Shelves #18 & The Sunday Post #15


Share your StS or Sunday Posts with me in the comments below!
p.s. feel free to friend me on Goodreads to see the books that I read throughout the week and my live reactions to them :P
Connect with me -> TWITTER ACCOUNT! I am looking for more bookish friends, any takers? :D

9 May 2015

9 May 2015
09:30

By Ee Hwee @ Bursting Books

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8 comments

Stacking the Shelves #16 & The Sunday Post #13

Stacking The Shelves by Tynga's Reviews is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.

LIFE UPDATE

There isn't really much going on with my life. I am still bumming around and enjoying post-graduation but I am going to start looking for a job next week after I send my laptop for a battery replacement today (Saturday)! Hopefully everything goes well and I will be able to get it back in 3-4 days. :) Since my huge book haul last week, I managed to regain my sanity and hold back on buying anymore books. So it is a rather small haul this week.

Also, my international giveaway is ending in 18 days! Don't forget to take part and help me share it if you are a little angel :P

EBOOKS

   
An Ember in the Ashes: I have been anticipating this and I really hope to read it this month!
Crewel: I got this for a book club that I am in: YA Fiction Addiction Club. We are reading this until May 21 so feel free to join us if you have always wanted to read Crewel! :)
Written in Red: This has insane ratings on Goodreads and I HAVE to check it out!
Soulless: Lindsey Rey from Youtube is always talking about this series and I am convinced! 

(BORROWED) AUDIO BOOK


Gone Girl: Everyone loves this book and even though I am not a huge fan of thriller/mystery books, I am going to give this a go and hopefully listening to it on audiobook would really help with the usual issues I have with reading the physical thriller/mystery books. (pacing is usually a big problem for me)

LAST WEEK ON THE BLOG

THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG

  • Review: The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
  • Waiting on Wednesday #10
  • Review: Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins
  • Feature & Follow Friday #10
  • Stacking the Shelves #17 & The Sunday Post #14


Share your StS or Sunday Posts with me in the comments below!
p.s. feel free to friend me on Goodreads to see the books that I read throughout the week and my live reactions to them :P
Connect with me -> TWITTER ACCOUNT! I am looking for more bookish friends, any takers? :D

2 May 2015

2 May 2015
09:00

By Ee Hwee @ Bursting Books

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14 comments

Stacking the Shelves #15 & The Sunday Post #12

Stacking The Shelves by Tynga's Reviews is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.

LIFE UPDATE

I've already posted some life updates in my recent wrap up post so I will not repeat it here. I do have an international giveaway to celebrate my graduation, do check it out! :) I did not get any books two weeks ago but since then, I was in an insanely good mood and splurged to celebrate so be prepared for a decent-sized haul below. On to the books!

EBOOKS


Salt & Stone: I read Fire & Flood a few days back and really enjoyed it and I can't wait to continue with the series! This is probably my next read. :)
Golden Boy: I have never read a book like this and I am really interested to learn more about lgbt issues.

(BORROWED) PHYSICAL BOOKS

   
The Sky is Everywhere: I found a really cool edition of this that is made to look like a diary of sorts with random inserts of poems and pictures, it seems to really add something to the story. I am excited for this!
Gilead & Housekeeping: I've been hearing a lot about Gilead and since Housekeeping was sitting right next to this in the library I decided to pick it up too! Both of these have won many awards and I am trying to read more award-winning novels. :)
Me Before You: I've been meaning to read a Jojo Moyes and this seems to be a good starting point.

   
Obsidian: I've been contemplating about getting the first bind up for this series but I'm not sure if I would like it so I am going to 'sample' the first instalment before getting the bind up! *fingers crossed*
The Shore: This cover caught my eye on the "New Arrivals" shelf in the library and I was intrigued after reading the summary. It is basically a collection of short stories about women.
This Is How You Lose Her: I've been meaning to try something by Junot Diaz and I think this short novel would be a great sneak peek!
Mrs Dalloway: Gotta read more classics! Plus this cover is gorgeous.

   
Chew Volume #1-#4: I was literally jumping with joy when I saw these at the library. I've seen so many booktubers raving about this and I really wanted to check this out! I've finished this since then and THEY WERE AMAZING! I will be reviewing this soon!

(BOUGHT) PHYSICAL BOOKS

   
A Darker Shade of Magic: Thrifted this for half the actual price and it is in perfect condition! Great great great find! :)
A Clash of Kings: I got this brand new from a local bookstore at an amazing price!! I haven't read the first book in the series yet but I couldn't pass this up. :P
Firefight: I haven't read the first in this series either but I thrifted this for only $5 \O/
Still Alice: This sounds so intriguing! I can't wait to read this.

   
The Ghosts of Heaven & Killing the Dead: These came as a bundle, what a steal! I've seen the reviews of these on Goodreads and it seems like Marcus Sedgwick's writing style is not for everyone. I am eager to see how I feel about it! :)
Little Women: Yup! More classics, from now on I shall just use #EeReadsClassics to explain all my classic purchases :P This cover is gorgeous and it was only going for $10 at the bookstore!
The Narrow Road to the Deep North: I thrifted a hardcover of this and I got a really good deal! It is kinda beat up though.

   
The Picture of Dorian Gray: Love this cover and I got it for a great price from the school bookstore! #EeReadsClassics
Farenheit 451: I love this anniversary edition! #EeReadsClassics
The Tinder Box: I have loved his tales since I as a child and I am excited to reread them.
The Beautiful Cassandra: Jane Austen!!! I really love these adorable penguin classics and they are simply to-die-for!


Harry Potter Special Edition Paperback Box Set: Do I really need to explain this gorgeous purchase? It was worth every cent! <3 

LAST WEEK ON THE BLOG

THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG

  • Review: Reality Boy by A.S. King
  • Top Ten Tuesday
  • Review: Rebel Spring by Morgan Rhodes
  • Discussion Post
  • Feature & Follow Friday
  • Stacking the Shelves #16 & The Sunday Post #13


Share your StS or Sunday Posts with me in the comments below!
p.s. feel free to friend me on Goodreads to see the books that I read throughout the week and my live reactions to them :P
Connect with me -> TWITTER ACCOUNT! I am looking for more bookish friends, any takers? :D

11 April 2015

11 April 2015
06:00

By Ee Hwee @ Bursting Books

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26 comments

Stacking the Shelves #14 & The Sunday Post #11

Stacking The Shelves by Tynga's Reviews is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.

LIFE UPDATE

I have been sick for the past few days and it doesn't help that I have so many assignments due. Working through a headache/drowsiness/restlessness is a real torture but my fever finally broke today so hopefully I will feel better soon!

I was also in a bit of a reading slump, at one point I was 'currently reading' 6 books. *hides head in shame* I am just not in the mood for Red Rising, I feel so sick of dystopians right now. It is a library book and I am pressurising myself to finish it before the due date but it has put me in a real slump. :/ GAH. Should I just ditch it and try again another time? I know I should but man, I waited so long for it to be available at the library #bookwormproblems.

Also, I managed to not buy any physical books this week. *cues applause* I feel like my crazy book buying phase is over. I am satisfied and I got my urge-to-splurge out of my system after 3 months of crazy book buying. I don't think I have any more books that I feel like I MUST have so I will probably only make the occasional book order from Amazon/Book Depository. I can hear my bank account thanking me.

EBOOKS


Confess: I loved the Slammed series but kinda hated Maybe Someday so I am very wary about reading this. This revolves around art though, so I am checking this out very soon, for sure! p.s. I just love how the cover blends into the background of the blog :P

(BOUGHT) PHYSICAL BOOKS

 
I didn't actually get these this week, I just forgot to haul them.

Crown of Midnight and Heir of Fire: I need to continue on with the series! Everyone seems to love these two more than the first so I am excited! I don't think I've seen a series rated so highly on Goodreads before. (If you know of any that are rated 3.5 and above for the entire series, do let me know!)

LAST WEEK ON THE BLOG

THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG

  • Review: Splintered by A. G. Howard
  • Top Ten Tuesday #6
  • Review: On the Island by Tracey Garvis Graves
  • Feature & Follow Friday #9
  • Stacking the Shelves #14 & The Sunday Post #10


Share your StS or Sunday Posts with me in the comments below!
p.s. feel free to friend me on Goodreads to see the books that I read throughout the week and my live reactions to them :P
Connect with me -> TWITTER ACCOUNT! I am looking for more bookish friends, any takers? :D