January 3, 2015

Bout of Books Read-A-Thon: Sign-Up, Goals, & Updates


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, January 5th and runs through Sunday,January11th in whatever timezone 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.

My Goals


Reading Goals
~Read at least 5 books. (I normally read 2-3 books a week.)
~Keep detailed notes as I read so it will be easier for me to write my reviews later.

Social Goals
~Participate in one Twitter chat.
~Participate in at least two challenges.
- Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt Challenge
- New Year's Resolution Challenge
- Character Coupling Challenge
- Describe Your Book in Pictures Challenge
~Discover at least two new book blogs.

The Books
~Undead With Benefitsby: Jeff Hart
~The Accidental Assassinby: Nichole Chase
~Uninvitedby: Sophie Jordan
~Torn Awayby: Jennifer Brown
~Withering Hopeby: Layla Hagen

Updates


Monday
Number of pages/books I've read today: 99 pages/part of one
Total number of books I've read: One
Total number of pages I've read: 99 pages
Books Today: Withering Hope by: Layla Hagen

Tuesday
Number of pages/books I've read today: 103 pages/part of two
Total number of books I've read:1.2 books
Total number of pages I've read: 202 pages
Books Today:Withering Hope by Layla Hagen & Undead With Benefits by Jeff Hart

Wednesday
Number of pages/books I've read today: 241 pages/part of one
Total number of books I've read: 1.75 books
Total number of pages I've read:443 pages
Books Today: Undead With Benefits by Jeff Hart

Thursday
Number of pages/books I've read today: 420 pages/1.25 books
Total number of books I've read: 3 books
Total number of pages I've read: 863 pages
Books Today:Undead With Benefits by Jeff Hart and Torn Away by Jennifer Brown

Friday
Number of pages/books I've read today: 103 pages/part of one
Total number of books I've read: 3.25 books
Total number of pages I've read: 966 pages
Books Today: The Accidental Assassin by Nichole Chase

Saturday
Number of pages/books I've read today: 79 pages/part of one
Total number of books I've read: 3.5 books
Total number of pages I've read: 1045 pages
Books Today: The Accidental Assassin by Nichole Chase

**Sunday (FINAL/TOTAL UPDATE)
Number of pages/books I've read today: 142 pages/part of two
Total number of books I've read: 4.25
Total number of pages I've read: 1187 pages
Books Today: The Accidental Assassin by Nichole Chase & American Gods by Neil Gaiman


My Final Thoughts

I had a lot of fun with Bout of Books this time around just like I always do, but I also didn't quite read as much as I wanted. I had a weird couple of days when I didn't even read 100 pages. I enjoyed the challenges a great deal, but I am a little sad I didn't spend a lot of time finding new blogs. I will have to work on that for next time.

6 comments:

  1. I will be joining too! Happy reading :)

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  2. Just signed up for this! I'm planning to read 5 too but I'm just going to pick whatever book to read. Torn Away is really good. Jennifer Brown is a great author who likes to write about sad/serious situations which I love about her books.
    I'm extremely intrigued with Undead with Benefits because what is that supposed to mean?? Good luck on your goals!

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    1. This is going to be fun!

      I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed Torn Away. I loved her book Hate List.

      Undead with Benefits is a zombie book. hehe

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  3. Dang I should have done this! I've been meaning to try a read-a-thon and I have a relatively low key week (last one before a new semester starts - womp womp) but I am too lazy to make a last minute post now. I might participate unofficially! Man, I suck at commitment! Anyway GOOD LUCK WITH THIS TOO!

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    1. Maybe next time. You can still totally unofficially participate. :D

      Either way, just enjoy your low key week!!

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