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.
Reality Boy: I love reality TV and I've always wondered about the 'real people' being the shows. I can't wait to read this! :)
Fire & Flood: This has been compared to many books like The Hunger Games, The Golden Compass and even Pokemon! Also, the publishing company is Chicken House lol I just find it so funny, in a good way. Excited for this one!
Prisoner of Night and Fog: I don't really know much about Hitler and I thought that this would be a pretty cool way to get a sort of alternative POV of him! Also, this has been receiving rave reviews!
Lolita: I've been meaning to read this for the longest time but the nicer covers were always so pricey. I managed to get this used, in perfect condition for a really good price. Whoop!
Days of Blood & Starlight: I don't usually get subsequent books in a series until I've read the first book but this was going for super cheap, used but in perfect condition. I really enjoy good writing though so I think that I would love this series!
Share your StS or Sunday Posts with me in the comments below!
LIFE UPDATE
So this past Monday a great political leader in Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew died and the whole country is in mourning. He was our first Prime Minister who basically transformed our then third-world country into the first-world country that it is today, in a mere 30 years. According to Wikipedia, he is the only leader known to bring an entire country from third to first world in one generation. However, many of his policies and decisions were controversial (think: Margaret Thatcher) and he managed to achieve the economic success of Singapore today with the sacrifice of some Singaporeans and many other social issues like the lack of freedom of speech etc. Even though people close to my heart have suffered because of him, I am thankful for all that he has done and I hope that we will continue where he has left off. RIP LKY.
I am not one who really likes to discuss politics because it is so sensitive and people can get pretty crazy about it but I just thought that I would give you guys a little general knowledge tidbit that might be interesting to some of you! :)
In other news, school has been crazy and I've been reading a lot lesser this month. I am very disappointed and I am looking for ways to increase my reading productivity. I tried listening to an audiobook again last week and I was really surprised! I will probably have a post talking about it next week. :)
I am not one who really likes to discuss politics because it is so sensitive and people can get pretty crazy about it but I just thought that I would give you guys a little general knowledge tidbit that might be interesting to some of you! :)
In other news, school has been crazy and I've been reading a lot lesser this month. I am very disappointed and I am looking for ways to increase my reading productivity. I tried listening to an audiobook again last week and I was really surprised! I will probably have a post talking about it next week. :)
(BORROWED) PHYSICAL BOOKS
Reality Boy: I love reality TV and I've always wondered about the 'real people' being the shows. I can't wait to read this! :)
Fire & Flood: This has been compared to many books like The Hunger Games, The Golden Compass and even Pokemon! Also, the publishing company is Chicken House lol I just find it so funny, in a good way. Excited for this one!
(BOUGHT) PHYSICAL BOOKS
Lolita: I've been meaning to read this for the longest time but the nicer covers were always so pricey. I managed to get this used, in perfect condition for a really good price. Whoop!
Days of Blood & Starlight: I don't usually get subsequent books in a series until I've read the first book but this was going for super cheap, used but in perfect condition. I really enjoy good writing though so I think that I would love this series!
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOG
THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG
- Review: The Graveyard Book: Volume 1
- Top Ten Tuesday #4
- Waiting on Wednesday #8
- March Wrap Up
- Feature & Follow Friday #7
- Stacking the Shelves #13 & The Sunday Post #9
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Oooh! So many books that I want to read. I really want to pick up Lolita and the Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy. Loved your review of The Final Empire this past week. My copy is on the way!
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Thank you! :) I hope you enjoy it!
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Unfortunately, I don't know much about foreign politics. Thank you for sharing, I learned something today. Great haul of books! I love A.S. King. Another good book with reality tv is The Vault of Dreamers by Caragh M O'Brien. Enjoy your new books, happy reading!
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My StS
Glad you found it interesting. :) Oooo thanks for the recommendation, I will check it out!
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Unfortunately, I don't know much about foreign politics. Thank you for sharing, I learned something today. Great haul of books! I love A.S. King. Another good book with reality tv is The Vault of Dreamers by Caragh M O'Brien. Enjoy your new books, happy reading!
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My StS
I have been to Singapore for a few days about 17 years ago but my husband has spent a lot of time there. People who get a lot done in a short time are often controversial and ruthless.
ReplyDeleteI started listening to audiobooks so I could get other things done while I read. Now I am obsessed with them.
Sorry your country's leader passed on but glad to read of your measured respect for him.
My post: http://fangswandsandfairydust.com/2015/03/je-suis-pret.html.
Yes! I think this happens to even the best of us, we may not make the best decisions when we are pressed for time.
DeleteSame here, but the audiobooks available from the library is very limited :/
Thanks for dropping by! :)
Audiobooks took me awhile to get used to but I do enjoy them plus it's a good way to get books in that I don't have time to actually read! That stack is far to long. I've been out of town and at the best of times am not up on current events so I was unaware of what was going on in Singapore. I can imagine the complicated emotions. I agree with Steph that people who get a lot done in a short period of time are often controversial and ruthless. I think they have to be. Have a great week and enjoy your books!
ReplyDeleteIt took me a few tries to get into it but once I got the hang of it I couldn't stand not listening to one when I was going around my day. Thank you so much for your comment and for dropping by! :)
DeleteGreat haul! I've wanted to read Fire & Flood for the longest time. It sounds like SUCH an awesome read. I read Reality Boy a few months ago and I loved it! It was very different. I hope you enjoy everything! :)
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Woohoo! You are making me even more excited to get started on them :P
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Thanks for sharing the current happenings in your country. I think it's hard for some to fathom what it's like in a third-world country and to watch it progress so quickly into one that can compete with other first-world countries today. I think most political leaders are controversial and their legacy is not something we can grasp until much later on. As for your haul - it's awesome! I loved Fire & Blood and just finished the second book. I've read The Daughter of Smoke & Bone which I thought was phenomenal! Very imaginative and colourful. I've yet to read Days of Blood & Startlight. I did try once and couldn't concentrate, I think perhaps because I had a lot going on at that time. I feel that with Laini Taylor's writing, I need quiet and focus because it's so rich in detail. Anyway, I hope you enjoy your haul :) Here's ours: BiblioJunkies Happy Reading! ~ Bel
ReplyDeleteSuch wise words. :) And I have to agree with your point about legacy. It is something so complicated that it would probably take years for people to fully understand it.
DeleteThat happens with me when it comes to books with amazing writing as well. I often pause to think about the prose and reread sentences constantly to fully digest it. I can't wait to read Fire & Flood and Daughter of Smoke and Bone! :)
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