Look at the Goodies! Swap Reveal!

Today I'm very excited to share with you the swap goodies I got in the the Books 'n Bloggers Swap hosted by Chaotic Goddess Swaps.

The idea was to send:

1 Book from your partner’s wishlist

1 Book you love and recommend they read

1 Other book of your choice

Other book-related goodies

My swap partner was Giovanna from Book Coma and she was fantastic! 

Here's the fun stuff she sent me!

We Should Hang Out Sometime by Josh Sundquist

Weird Girl and What's His Name Meagan Brothers

Rook by Sharon Cameron

CHOCOLATE!!

Cute, cute socks

Warmer melts - I don't burn candles but I have warmers.  This one is a super yummy smelling one.

Pencils, notepads etc - so pretty!

I loved it all.  I'm super excited to read We Should Hang out.  I hadn't heard of Weird Girl, but it looks fantastic! And I've heard great things about Rook.  

One thing I like about swaps is they push me to read something I might not have read or bought before, but yet I know I would like!

Thank you so much Giovanna!!

Books 'n Bloggers Swap Sign Up!

Earlier this year I participated in the Books 'n Bloggers Swap hosted by Chaotic Goddess Swaps.  I've done several swaps with them and loved them all!

So of course I wanted to participate again!! 

About the Books 'n Bloggers Swap:

YOUR SWAP OBJECTIVE

Send a book-package to your book-loving partner!

YOUR PACKAGE MUST INCLUDE

1 Book from your partner’s wishlist

1 Book you love and recommend they read

1 Other book of your choice

Other book-related goodies

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Sign-Ups Start: Monday, March 28th

Sign-Ups End: Monday, April 4th

Parnters Assigned by: Wednesday, April 6th

Packages Ship on/by: Saturday, April 16th

Recap Linky Opens: Wednesday, April 20th

If you're a blogger you should think about joining!!!!
Find out more HERE.

Books and a Cuppa Swap Reveal!

I participated in the Books and a Cuppa Swap hosted by Chaotic Goddess Swaps.

I've done several swaps through them and have loved them all!

For this swap you sent and received a book off your wishlist and a cup! 

I'm a huge coffee drinker so this swap was perfect for me.

My swap partner was Maggie from The Novel Orange.  

Here's what she sent:

First this is how it arrived.  Super fun!

When opened.

The coffee is called Kicking Horse coffee.  It's really good!!!

And a copy of Everything Everything!!!!! I've wanted this book.

Of course the amazing owl coffee cup.  Love this one.  In the inside it says "Don't forget to stay awesome".

Lastly a super cute bookmark - and do you see how it matches the book and the coffee cup?? 

Thank you Maggie and the Chaotic Goddess hosts!

Book and a Cuppa Swap

Yup you guessed it - I'm participating in another swap.  
This is the Book and a Cuppa Swap. 

But seriously COFFEE and BOOKS??? How could I not!!

For this swap we'll:

"Send a package worth $15-$30 that includes at least one mug, one book, and other book and mug-related goodies to your partner." (taken from the CGS website)

Again this is being hosted by Chaotic Goddess Swaps.  

You should check it out and maybe find a swap or two to sign up for!

The Broke and The Bookish Secret Santa Unboxing!!! #tbtbsanta

Lately I've jumped in and done a lot of book swap-type events. 

The latest was hosted by The Broke and the Bookish and it was a Secret Santa Swap.

Today I'm sharing the wonderful box of goodies I received.
My Secret Santa was Jamie at Fiction Fare!!
I love that blog!

So here's what I saw when I opened the box.  

How fun to have everything wrapped!

This cute little item was nestled within the wrapped gifts.  Isn't it adorable?? My 8 year old loves it!

Each package I opened was so fun.  I loved this book ornament! I have tons of owl ones, but no book ones, so this was perfect.

Then I got other goodies!

Look a JAKE RYAN Funko.  For those who grew up in the 80's you'll know the importance of this.  

And finally the books!!

NIL Unlocked (wahooo!!!)
Wither (no I haven't read it yet!)
The Pledge!
Life is But a Dream (I've wanted this one for awhile!)

All of it!

(like my daughter trying to get out of the shot)

Thank you so much for everything.  It was fun and awesome and amazing and thoughtful!

SWAPOWEEN Show-Offs!

This year I'm really into swaps and book box subscriptions.  So this month I participated in the Swapoween Swap hosted by Chaotic Goddess Swaps.  

I was paired with Lauren from Shooting Stars Mag.

The focus of this swap - if you haven't guessed - was Halloween items!

Here's what Lauren sent me!

It was so much fun opening this box!!! Look at all the fun stuff.  My kids and I will be digging into the brownies next Saturday! And I believe all the candy is already gone :)

Two best items:

The Lost Boys movie!!!! I loved this movie when I was younger.  Such a classic.  I had the soundtrack and everything.  So excited to watch it again.

Aaaaaaaand: Bits & Pieces by Jonathn Maberry!!!!! 

I was sooooooo excited to see this book.  I love the Rot & Ruin series.  I really really do! 

So getting this book was super exciting for me.  

I cannot wait to dive into it.

Thank you so much Lauren!

On the Same Page Secret Sister

I am participating a secret sister exchange.  It's called the On the Same Page:  Secret Sister Project- or  as you might see it on Twitter - #OTSPsecretsister

It was started by three fantastic ladies! You can read all about it HERE.

Well I wanted to share what my secret sister sent me for September!

It was all back-to-school stuff! 

And the cupcake bookmarks - they smell like chocolate! 

Close up of the books
So excited to dive into some Sarah Dessen and I've heard great things about the Jenny Han books!

My sons were having fun with the whole process!

 Eating the candy :)

Thank you secret sister!!!

SWAPOWEEN!!!

Hey all I've decided to participate in Swapoween - a Halloween swap hosted by Chaotic Goddess Swaps!

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! When I saw this swap I knew I had to participate.  

Here's what's involved:

YOUR SWAP OBJECTIVE:

Get to know your partner and send them a fantastic Halloween-themed package with goodies that meet their style/preferences/favorite things about the holiday.

YOUR PACKAGE MUST:

Include at least 5 Halloween-related items

Cost $20-$30, before shipping (to ensure relative value)

If you want to know more check out their post on SWAPOWEEN!

Books & Bloggers Swap - Showing Off the Goodies!

For the first time I participated in a swap hosted by Chaotic Goddess Swaps.  

This one caught my attention because it involved books!

You swapped three different books :)

I was paired up with Shieka from Doctor's Notes.

Here is what she sent me:

Nil by Lynne Matson

I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga

The Uninvited by Cat Winters

Plus she sent my some masking stickers!  I love these to use in my planner!!!!!

I can't wait to dive into all three of these!!!

The question will be which one first?!

Books & Bloggers Swap!

I have decided to participate in a book swap!

It's the Books & Bloggers swap hosted by Chaotic Goddess Swaps.

For this swap:

Your package must include: 

• A book from your partner's wishlist.
• A book you have read and loved.
• A book you haven't read, but think looks interesting. (Can also be on their wishlist.)
• *Optional* Other book-related goodies.  

I thought this sounded like an awesome swap!

If you want more information check out the sign-up post HERE.

Cold Nights Warm Books Holiday Book Swap: What I Got

For the first time in a while I decided to participate in a holiday book swap.  I always think they are fun, but I've gotten burned a few times, so I backed off.  But when I heard that  Emily's blog or Enna's blog was hosting a swap I decided to get in the holiday spirit and join in.  

So very glad I did!

Here's what I got!

Some really cute sticker and reading buttons.  I love the buttons.  At work I have to wear a lanyard with my ID, so I'll be able to put them there :)

Janitors

The janitors at Welcher Elementary know a secret, and it's draining all the smarts out of the kids. Twelve year-old Spencer Zumbro, with the help of his classmate Daisy Gullible Gates, must fight with and against a secret, janitorial society that wields wizard-like powers. First in a new series.

The Familiars

Is the kingdom's fate in the hands of an orphan cat?

Running fast to save his life, Aldwyn ducks into an unusual pet store. Moments later Jack, a young wizard in training, comes in to choose a magical animal to be his familiar. Aldwyn's always been clever. But magical? Jack thinks so and Aldwyn is happy to play along.

He just has to convince the other familiars the know-it-all blue jay Skylar and the friendly tree frog Gilbert that he's the powerful cat he claims to be.

Then the unthinkable happens. Jack and two other young wizards are captured by the evil queen of Vastia.

On a thrilling quest to save their loyals, the familiars face dangerous foes, unearth a shocking centuries-old secret, and discover a destiny that will change Vastia forever. Their magical adventure an irresistible blend of real heart, edge-of-your-seat action, and laugh-out-loud humor is an unforgettable celebration of fantasy and friendship.

Plus some cute owl magnetic bookmarks which are my favorite kind of bookmarks!

Thanks!!!!

April R.A.K. I Got a Book!

Hey all I wanted to share what I got for my March R.A.K. (Random Act of Kindness). 

Becky from Stories and Sweeties sent me Banished!!!

I've wanted this book forever.  I've always been drawn to the cover.  I even did a cover post about it (you can see it HERE). 

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For sending this too me!

R.A.K. was started over at Book Soulmates

If you want to participate in the April R.A.K. here's a bit about it:

Rules:• Sign up each month you'd like to participate in.


• Show off your participation! Grab one of the buttons available :)


• Create a wish list and post it in the Google Doc located in each R.A.K post for the month.
{Post on your blog, Amazon, where ever as long as there's a link to it.}


• If you choose to do a R.A.K for someone, check out their wish list and contact that blogger for their address.


• At the end of the month, SHOW US YOUR R.A.K!
Make a post saying 'Thank You' to whoever granted one of your wishes and share it with us

For the full April R.A.K. post go HERE.

Books for Trade

Just a quick note - I've got several books I'm willing to trade.  If you look just to the right you'll see a link that will take you to the form that lists them.  Take a peak and if you see something you like, let me know what you have to trade.

Books I'm really wanting:

The Dark and Hollow Places

Claire de Lune

Hunger

Sapphique

Birthmarked

Warped

Demonglass

Darkness Becomes Her

Haven

Newer books or ARCs

Thanks for looking :)

R.A.K. Rocks!!! Check it out!

Ever since I've started blogging I've been amazed by the wonderful bloggers I've met.  Well R.A.K. or Random Acts of Kindness started over at Book Soulmates is just another example of that.  I've decided to participate this month.

Here's the basic just of it:
People sign up.  You check out someone's wishlist, pick a book and mail it to them.  Someone does the same for you :)

Here's the big details taken from the Book Soulmates post on it:

Rules:

• Sign up each month you'd like to participate in.

• Show off your participation! Grab one of the buttons available :)

• Create a wishlist and post it in the Google Doc located in each R.A.K post for the month.

{Post on your blog, Amazon, where ever as long as there's a link to it.}

• If you choose to do a R.A.K for someone, check out their wishlist and contact that blogger for their address.

• At the end of the month, SHOW US YOUR R.A.K!

Make a post saying 'Thank You' to whoever granted one of your wishes and share it with us :)

OPEN TO EVERYONE!

Lets's keep our International bloggers in mind and in our hearts.

Remember, there's always the Book Depository and they offer FREE shipping!

Easy peasy!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Vanessa at

Twerd413 [at] gmail DOT com

or through twitter: @booksoulmates

Book Blogger Holiday Swap Gift!

I'm very behind on this, but I wanted to share what I got from the Book Blogger Holiday Swap! 

 I was super super excited about it!

Cute cute owl bookmarks

Cute owl notebook

Monsters of Men - I couldn't believe I go this book because I was just saying that I needed to get it!!!!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Secret Santa Gift!!!!!!

So I joined the The Secret Santa gift exchange organized by the amazing Kate at The Neverending Shelf.  I got my present a bit over a week ago, but business kept my from posting about it til now.  Here's what I got!

The book Crossroads by Chris Grabenstein

I had this book on my "need to read" list on Goodreads, so I was super super excited to get it! It sounds fantastic. I've read just a bit of it and can already tell it's gonna be hard to put down.

And then of course the adorable OWL bookmark! I have the notebook that matches it, so I was thrilled to get the bookmark as well!

And the gift giver was............

As you can see my Secret Santa was Lynne from Lynne's Little Corner of the World

Thank you Lynne!!!!!!!!!