Since I'm currently participating in the ARC August read-a-thon, it makes perfect sense to simultaneously participate in the Bout of Books 8.0 read-a-thon. Double the books, double the fun, right? OK, I WON'T be reading double the books, but I do hope I can double the fun.
Want to join in? Here's what you need to know: Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 19th and runs through Sunday, August 25th. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 8.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog.
Goals:
I'm going to try to read for 3 hours per day. In between reading, work, and regular ol' life, I'll have to keep up with normal blog responsibilities - in particular, getting caught up on reviews!
I'm aiming to read three books during the read-a-thon from among the following:
Goals:
I'm going to try to read for 3 hours per day. In between reading, work, and regular ol' life, I'll have to keep up with normal blog responsibilities - in particular, getting caught up on reviews!
I'm aiming to read three books during the read-a-thon from among the following:
- The Crown of Embers by Rae Carson (DONE!)
- The Bitter Kingdom by Rae Carson (DONE!)
- Just Like Fate by Cat Patrick and Suzanne Young (DONE!)
- Find Me by Romily Bernard (DONE!)
- Shaman by Kim Stanley Robinson (Not started.)
Updates:
Sunday, THE END!: I finished Just Like Fate (and posted my 2 star review.) Grand total - 4 books read, which is great for me. I also participated in a few mini-challenges during the week. Goal for next Bout of Books will be five books!
Saturday: Best day so far! I finished Find Me, read The Bitter Kingdom, and I am halfway through Just Like Fate.
Friday: I read half of Find Me.
Thursday: I read...nothing. I'm going to step it up tomorrow.
Wednesday, 11 PM: Finished The Crown of Embers! Continuing with Find Me. I also participated in the book spine poetry challenge. (I always love that challenge!)
Tuesday, 11 PM: I've read 50% of The Crown of Embers and 8% of Find Me. I've also participated in today's mini-challenge, where I re-titled The Crown of Embers here. (Hint: They're probably better off with the original.
Saturday: Best day so far! I finished Find Me, read The Bitter Kingdom, and I am halfway through Just Like Fate.
Friday: I read half of Find Me.
Thursday: I read...nothing. I'm going to step it up tomorrow.
Wednesday, 11 PM: Finished The Crown of Embers! Continuing with Find Me. I also participated in the book spine poetry challenge. (I always love that challenge!)
Tuesday, 11 PM: I've read 50% of The Crown of Embers and 8% of Find Me. I've also participated in today's mini-challenge, where I re-titled The Crown of Embers here. (Hint: They're probably better off with the original.
Good luck to everyone participating!
Eep Fangirl! I'd totally start with that one :)
ReplyDeleteHey! You did have a great day. I had the perfect quiet reading day myself and was able to read an entire book today, which is a rare treat for me. Enjoy your last day with the read-a-thon.
ReplyDelete-Dilettantish Reader