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Monthly Wrap Up – July Was Crazy!!

August 3, 2014 by Jaime Leave a Comment

It’s been a busy summer here at Fiction Fare!  Hopefully everyone is enjoying the summer and reading a lot of books! In case you missed anything from us this past month, here is the recap for July.

Here we go!

We’ve partnered up with our lovely friends over at Swoony Boys Podcast for some new features!  We hope you join us for all the conversations and fun!  

REAL BOOK CHALLENGE

Have you gotten used to reading on your Kindle, iPad, Nook, or other reading device? Do you have tons of pretty books filling your bookshelves that are just begging to be read (and maybe sniffed a little too)? Do you have a favorite book or series that you’ve been looking for a reason to reread? All these scenarios, and so many more, are the perfect reason to join the “Real” Book Challenge! Join us in a quest to put down the electronic devices and pick up a physical copy of your favorite book(s). 

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2014 Real Book Challenge

FLASHBACK FRIDAY

This is a way for us to highlight books that are older that maybe don’t get as much recognition now because they have been out for a while.  Books that we read and loved or books that have been on our To Be Read lists for ages, but we just haven’t gotten around to them yet. 

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July 4th Picks
Poison Study (Study, #1)Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism, #1)
July 11th Picks
A Little Wanting SongNightshade (Nightshade, #1)
July 18th Picks
Amy and Roger's Epic DetourAngel Star (Angel Star, #1)
July 25th Picks
On the Jellicoe RoadInfinite Days (Vampire Queen, #1)

WHAT’S COMING UP THIS MONTH

 Check out our July post by clicking on the image below so you can add the books on our list to your TBR list…if they aren’t there already!



It’s All About The Authors 

EVENTS
We had the opportunity to meet some great authors this month and definitely encourage you to check out their books if you haven’t already!

Maggie Stiefvater – The event was hosted by Boswell Book Company and I have to say, I loved having the opportunity to chat with Maggie about her books.  She was pretty early on in her cross-country roadtrip when she was in Milwaukee but I can’t imagine her being anything but super animated and engaging.  If you ever get the chance, go out and meet her!

PPL YA Fest – Pinkerington Public Library YA Fest was in Ohio so we made the roadtrip for a number of reasons.  One, there were a bunch of awesome authors attending that we have been waiting to meet for a while now. Two, one of our favorite people, Kristen Simmons, lives in Ohio and we needed to meet up. And finally, our lovely friend Corie lives in Ohio…which meant we got to spend time with her!

We will be giving away some signed books from the event – make sure you check back here!
   
    


VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB

If you didn’t know, we have switched to a different format for the readalongs.  Instead of a real time readalong, we have moved to a Virtual Book Club.  Check out the post here and please consider joining us! 

We also have a Goodreads Group – you can join by clicking here.  AND…if you want to recommend a book for an upcoming read, please fill out the form.  We would love to hear your thoughts!

I ♥ the Virtual Book Club hosted by Fic Fare and Swoony Boys Podcast

Our next book is going to be announced soon – Make sure you have joined the Goodreads group and Facebook page to find out more!  Please join the group and follow us and @SwoonyBoys for more details!

What We’ve Been Reading:


Here are the books Jaime read this month:
Boomerang (Boomerang, #1)A Little Something DifferentThe Archived (The Archived, #1)TroubleZac and Mia
Swimming to TokyoThe Beautiful Ashes (Broken Destiny, #1)MagnoliaMade for YouIsla and the Happily Ever After (Anna and the French Kiss, #3)
Falling into PlaceFour: A Divergent Story Collection (Divergent, #0.1 - 0.4)Meeting His Match (Match Me, #1)Gates of Thread and StoneThis Summer
I Am the Mission (The Unknown Assassin, #2)I Want It That Way (2B Trilogy #1)Dangerous GirlsHe's So Fine (Lucky Harbor, #11)Shimmer (The Rephaim, #3)

Here are the books Erin read this month:
CaliforniaFeralDangerous BoysMagnoliaGet Even (Don't Get Mad, #1)
PerfectedIsla and the Happily Ever After (Anna and the French Kiss, #3)The Vault of DreamersThe Jewel (The Lone City, #1)Shatter (True Believers, #4)
Gates of Thread and StoneStronger Than You KnowTrial by Fire (The Worldwalker Trilogy, #1)Our Broken Sky (Chaos Theory, #1.5)Tabula Rasa

 Our Waiting on Wednesday picks were:

Jackaby

We posted reviews for:

I Am the Mission (The Unkno...Meeting His Match (Match Me...My Beautiful EnemyMagnoliaPrototype (Archetype #2)
Mortal Danger (Immortal Gam...The Good GirlSisters' Fate (The Cahill W...Extraction (Extraction, #1)Threats of Sky and Sea (Thr...
Her Dark Places (The Sutton...The Eighth Guardian (Annum ...The Book of Life (All Souls...The Boleyn Reckoning (The B...The Kiss of Deception (The ...
One Past MidnightAccidentally Married on Pur...One Plus OneSinner (The Wolves of Mercy...Swimming to Tokyo
Take Me On (Pushing the Lim...Blood Games (Chicagoland Va...

 Our Top Ten Tuesdays!
Ten Authors We Own The Most Books From
Top Ten Characters We Would Want With Us On A Deserted Island
Let’s Talk About Other Types Of Stories
We Have Some Confessions To Make
Top Ten Classics We Want To Read

Interviews, Features & Special Posts!
Review & Giveaway: Meeting His Match by Katee Robert
Let’s Get Lost by Adi Alsaid – Guest Post & Giveaway
Blog Tour – Interview & Giveaway – Accidentally Married On Purpose by Rachel Harris
#Fightnight – Vote Bren (Adult)
Excerpt & Giveaway!! Sisters’ Fate by Jessica Spotswood
Review, Interview, & Giveaway – Her Dark Places by Kelly Killarney
Cover Reveal & Excerpt – Every Time I Think Of You by Tracey Garvis-Graves
Vote For Lucas – NA Crush Tourney 2014
Giveaway & Interview – Pieces of Olivia by Melissa West
Accidentally Married On Purpose Giveaway
Blog Tour – A Day In The Life Of Aprilynne Pike
Cover Reveal – All Broke Down by Cora Carmack
Review & Giveaway: The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson
Gates of Thread And Stone by Lori M. Lee
Happy Fourth of July…Maybe?
Monthly Wrap Up – Look At Everything That Happened In June!
The Month Ahead – What We’re Excited For In July!
Cover Reveal: The Secrets We Keep by Trisha Leaver
Real Book Challenge – June Links & Update
The Wedding Dare Series – Entangled Brazen
Review & Interview: Swimming to Tokyo by Brenda St. John Brown
The Month Ahead – What’s Got Us Excited In August
Changes, Changes, Changes – Come See What’s Happening!

We Had Giveaways For:

Make sure you visit the Giveaways page!


 We hope your month and was as busy and wonderful as ours.  Tell us all about it in the comments!

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