#BookishSeptember Month Long Read-A-Thon Info & TBR!

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MONTH LONG READATHON CHALLENGES
September 1st - 30th
1. Reread a favorite
2. Read a recently purchased book
3. Read a book from your favorite genre
4. Read a book with a beautiful cover
5. Read a book you know nothing about
6. Read a book with a darker theme
7. Read a book you want to read


So far I haven't decided which book that I am going to re-read yet, but here's a list of all the books I plan to read:


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2. Recently purchased book:

3. From my favorite genre:






















4. Beautiful cover:

5. I know nothing about:






















5. Darker theme:

6. I want to read:

Are you participating in this Readathon? You really should if you weren't planning to.

Bout Of Books 14 Initial Sign Up Post!!

The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 17th and runs through Sunday, August 23rd in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 14 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

I can't wait to start! I'm currently doing great in the Booktubeathon Read-A-Thon, so I should be able to do great in this. This is great to get some last minute reading done in the summer.


Will you be participating?

Bout Of Books Read-A-Thon!

About:

 The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 11th and runs through Sunday, May 17th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 13 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout Of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team



My Personal Challenges:


1. Read 50 or more pages per day

2. Complete at least 3 books

3. Post daily updates

4. Have fun!!


Will post my official TBR closer to the Read-A-Thon date.


Are you participating? Are you setting up personal goals for yourself too?

It's The End Of 2014 Read-A-Thon TBR!!

All right guys, if you literally have no clue what this Read-A-Thon is about, please visit HERE for information.

So in a previous blog post, I stated that I was joining this Read-A-Thon  and that my TBR for this Read-A-Thon  would be up by the next week.. well finally I have compiled a list of books that I plan to read during this Read-A-Thon.

If you would like to join the Goodreads  group for this Read-A-Thon, please click HERE

This Read-A-Thon  starts December  20th to December  31st. But unfortunately  I won't  be able to really read much on the 22nd(due to school), 23rd(due to school), and the 25th(due to family parties).

Here's the list of books I will be reading:

1.) Stitching Snow by R.C. Lewis

2.) The Winter People by Rebekah L. Purdy

3.) Crown Of Ice by Vicki L. Weavil

4.) Shadow  & Bone  by Leigh  Bardugo

5.) Antigoddess  by Kendare  Blake

6.) Landry Park by Bethany Hagen

7.) Made For You by Melissa  Marr

8.) Tiger's Promise by Colleen  Houck

9.) Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

10.) Uninvited by Sophie  Jordan

11.) Chasing Power by Sarah Beth Durst

12.) Home For The Holidays  by Jeaniene  Frost

I know what you're all thinking... I'm never going to be able to read all these books in this Read-A-Thons alloted time, but you guys know what? I'm going to try anyway.

Are you going to participate  in this Read-A-Thon? If so comment below what you have planned put to read :)

Another Read-A-Thon!!

I'm going to squeeze in one more Read-A-Thon before the end of this year. It's the "It's The End Of 2014 Read-A-Thon"

If you want to know more about this Read-A-Thon, click HERE

This Read-A-Thon starts December 20th to the 31st. So basically Christmas/Holiday break.



My TBR  for this Read-A-Thon will be posted some time next week, So stay tuned!


Will you be joining this Read-A-Thon?

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and reading my post(s)! Comment below so we can chat!

Winter Re-Read-A-Thon!

I have recently decided that I will be joining the Winter Re-Read-A-Thon. It starts December 22 to January 2.

For those of you curious as to what the Winter Re-Read-A-Thon is, here is a link to the sign up page and description: http://diaryofbooklover.blogspot.com/2014/10/winter-re-read-thon-sign-up.html?m=1

What books do I plan to Re-Read during this Read-A-Thon?

Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

& maybe more, not positive yet.

Are you joining the WRRAT? If so, lets chat about what you are re reading! Thanks for stopping by!

Bout Of Books 11.0 Read-A-Thon Goals and TBR!:

I plan to read at least 1,000 pages and to complete at least 3 of the series I have on my shelves. I'm pretty sure I can meet these goals, well I hope so anyways.

Now onto my TBR:

(Note: TBR may slightly change during the Read-A-Thon, but it probably won't change at all)

1. The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas
2. Rebel by Amy Tintera
3. Vanish by Sophie Jordan
4. Hidden by Sophie Jordan
5. The Prey by Andrew Fukuda
6. Cinder by Marissa Meyer
7. Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi
8. Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi
9. Tiger's Promise by Colleen Houck
10. Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
11. Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick
12. Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick
13. Eternal Kiss Of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
14. Darklight by Lesley Livingston
15. Tempestuous by Lesley Livingston
16. Alpha Goddess by Amalie Howard
17. Asunder by Jodi Meadows
18. Everbound by Brodi Ashton
19. Entice by Carrie Jones
20. Endure by Carrie Jones

National Days & Other Important Things!

So today, August 3rd is actually believe it or not, National Watermelon day today! So grab some watermelon and eat the hell out of it, lol. 

But, the day we Book Lovers look forward to the most (outside of BookCons/BEA, Book release dates, and Read-A-Thons) is National Book Lover's Day, which is coming up on August 9th!

Since it is also National Rice Pudding Day on August 9th, I will dedicate August 9th to sitting around reading and eating Rice Pudding, mmmm my favorite! 

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Continuing on....

I am currently reading 



 Four R2R books and should be finishing them soon, so glad to say that I am quite enjoying each of them in their own way.













I recently started listening to the audiobook of Bared To You by Sylvia Day I honestly don't know how or why I own this book, I mean I don't really read Erotica, but I thought "hey why not". I'm currently at chapter 6 and I think that it's okay, but I'm not a big fan of the narrator. 


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Also, stay tuned for my Bout Of Books 11.0 Read-A-Thon TBR! I will be posting my TBR list on August 8th.

Bout Of Books 11.0!

I will be participating in Bout Of Books 11.0! This is my first time participating in this Read-A-Thon, so don't have any high expectations of me during this challenge. 

The Bout Of Books 11.0 Button is located on the right side of this blog, above the Heir Of Fire count down widget. 

Please check back soon for my official TBR list and more details!


Here is the official blurb: The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 18th and runs through Sunday, August 24th in whatever time zone you are in. 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 11 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team




Are you participating in Bout Of Books 11.0? If so 

please comment below!

Daily Booktube-A-Thon Update #'s 5 To 7!

Well, Unfortunately, I only read two of the books I planned to read during Booktube-A-Thon. I feel pretty bad about it, but not really. During Booktube-A-Thon, I got to read and finish a lot of other books (mostly Read & Reviews). 

So, for Booktube-A-Thon, I read Eye Of The World Graphic Novel Vol., #1 by Robert Jordan, which was my book containing pictures pick. And Firelight (Firelight, #1) by Sophie Jordan, which was my red on the cover pick and series pick. Hopefully, by the end of July, I'll have read the whole Firelight trilogy. 

Anyways, I am really happy to say that I am one book shy of making my 55 books read in 2014, so excited! Maybe I really can make it to 100 books this year, who knows. 

So in concluding, Booktube-A-Thon really wasn't as big of a success for me as I was hoping it to be, but maybe during next years Booktube-A-Thon I'll be able to read more and maybe even do some of the challenges. 

Daily Booktube-A-Thon Update #'s 3 & 4!

Well I'm almost done with Firelight by Sophie Jordan, Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak, and a few read to reviews that authors have sent me via email. Anyways, Booktube-A-Thon is blowing by really fast and I can't seem to catch up with my reading stats.. ugh. I'm just not as fast a reader as I thought I was. 

Also, I've started reading Alienated by Melissa Landers and The Selection by Keira Cass, I've heard that both these books are really good, hope that these books live up to that. 


How are you guys doing so far? Is time an issue for you? Any tips, maybe? Thanks for reading!

Daily Booktube-A-Thon Update #2!

I finished my book with pictures in it early this morning (Eye Of The World Graphic Novel Vol., 1 by Robert Jordan)! Yay me, I've made some progress, lol! Now onto Firelight by Sophie Jordan (my red on the cover pick and series pick). Since this book seems relatively short, I should have it finished in no time. 

How is everyone else doing so far during Booktube-A-Thon? What progress have you guys made? Please comment below!

Daily Booktube-A-Thon Update #1!

So, I've started my Booktube-A-Thon TBR with Eye Of The World Graphic Novel Vol, 1 by Robert Jordan (which was my 'book with pictures' pick) and I am a quarter of the way through it. I haven't read The Eye Of The World by Robert Jordan yet, but since its graphic novel is quite interesting and gorgeous, I will be diving into The Eye Of The World quite soon. I've heard such great things about The Wheel Of Time series, my mom has been basically begging me to check out this series for years and I've recently found out that the first book (The Eye Of The World) has been optioned for film. So with all that in mind, I will be starting this series within this month. Can't wait!

I've also started reading The Testing by Joelle  Charbonneau, Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, A Job From Hell by Jayde Scott, and Control by Lydia Kang. I am so super behind on my reading schedule it isn't even funny! Hopefully I can finish all these books soon so they don't interfere with my Booktube-A-Thon TBR. 

I've also recieved another book to read and review by the author, adding to my slowly stacking pile of R2R's. But, it seems pretty interesting so I should be able to have my review of it up soon!

Also, I've decided to post reviews of my Booktube-A-Thon reads. I was debating on whether it was practical to take my time and write reviews of the books as I finish them when I'm on a timed schedule, but I've decided to make the time work. 

After I finish Eye Of The World graphic novel, I plan to move on to Firelight by Sophie Jordan (My series pick and Red on the cover pick). 

Please comment below what you are currently reading and what your progress is so far for Booktube-A-Thon, I would love to know how everyone else is doing! Thank you for reading :)

Book-Tube-A-Thon TBR 2014

So, I've decided to participate in Book-Tube-A-Thon this year! And, what's a bonus, my sister is participating as well. 

If you don't know what Book-Tube-A-Thon is, here is a link to Ariel Bissett's video on what it's all about (She's also the founder of this Read-A-Thon!) Book-Tube-A-Thon Details

Anyways, here is a photo of the books I will be reading during Book-Tube-A-Thon...

• For a book with pictures in it, I will be reading The Eye Of The World Graphic Novel Vol, 1 by Robert Jordan 
• For a book in a genre I haven't read much this year is The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas
• For a book that's been made into a movie, and then watch its movie adaptation right after book is City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare
• For start a series and finish it I picked the Firelight trilogy by Sophie Jordan
• For a book with red on the cover I chose Firelight by Sophie Jordan (I doubled up this book with 2 of the challenges)
• For a book that someone else picked out for me (I was actually chosen 2 books), my brother picked The Ward by Jordana Frankel and my sister chose Stardust by Neil Gaiman

I am really excited to see what I can finish during this Read-A-Thon and what all of you will finish during this Read-A-Thon! 

I am planning to post daily updates on my Book-Tube-A-Thon status, but we'll see what I'll be able to do. I am also thinking about joining in on some twitter sprints, but again, we'll see :) Good luck to everyone who is participating!