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

Well, I just can't say no to a Bout of Books read-a-thon! I just finished my first semester of grad
school and I have a few weeks off until my summer classes start. Woot!

The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 8th and runs through Sunday, May 14th 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 19 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

My Goals

Reading Goals

~ Read at least three books.

~ Write a review within 48 hours of completing a book.

Social Goals

~ Participate in one Twitter chat.

~ Participate in one mini challenge.

Some Reading Options

~ The Valiant by Lesley Livingston

~ Cashmere by Temple West

~ Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett

~ The Stone Heart by Faith Erin Hicks

~ Real Friends by Shannon Hale

Updates

Monday
I read The Valiant and although I liked it, I was a little disappointed.

Tuesday
I didn't read anything today. :(

Wednesday
Nothing today.

Thursday
I started ACOWAR! I made it to pg. 78.

Friday
I am further into ACOWAR!

Saturday
I finished ACOWAR.... SO MANY EMOTIONS!!!

Sunday
I had to work so no reading today.

Total
Two Books = 1,077 pages

Looking Back

I didn't participate in a single challenge or chat, but I did get some reading done! I call that a win.

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

Since I had so much fun doing this last year I decided to give it a try again this year, and simply because I feel like I'm starting off my bookish year right with a read-a-thon! This is my second year participating in Bout of Books!

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 6th and runs through Sunday, January 12th 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 9.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

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 the Wednesday Twitter chat.
~ Participate in at least two challenges.
~ Discover at least two new book blogs.

The Books
~ Twp Boys Kissing by: David Levithan - I heard it is great. Enough said.

~ Attachments by: Rainbow Rowell - This book has been sitting on my shelf for months. It is about time I read it, not to mention it is one of the many books I need to read for the TBR pile challenge I'm participating in.

~ The Returned by: Jason Mott - Not only have I been dying to read this, but I received this book through ARCycling and I know they want my review. ;)

~ Cinder by: Marissa Meyer - I read this book a long time ago but don't remember it well enough to read Scarlet and Cress so I'm diving back in.

~ Scarlet by: Marissa Meyer - I'm excited to finally read this, not to mention that it is part of a sequel challenge I'm participating in this year.

~ Independent Study by: Joelle Charbonneau - I just got this from the library on Monday and since I have been waiting so long to get my hands on a copy I'm adding it to this list last minute. :)

Updates

Monday
Number of pages/books I've read today: 243 pages
Total number of books I've read: almost one book
Total number of pages I've read: 243 pages
Books Today: Attachments by: Rainbow Rowell

Tuesday
Number of pages/books I've read today: 200 pages
Total number of books I've read: one and a half books
Total number of pages I've read: 443 pages
Books Today: Attachments by: Rainbow Rowell & Independent Study by: Joelle Charbonneau

Wednesday
Number of pages/books I've read today: 390 pages
Total number of books I've read: 3 books
Total number of pages I've read: 833 pages
Books Today: Independent Study by: Joelle Charbonneau & Two Boys Kissing by: David Levithan

Thursday
Number of pages/books I've read today: 248 pages
Total number of books I've read: 3 1/2 books
Total number of pages I've read: 1081 pages
Books Today: Cinder by: Marissa Meyer

Friday
Number of pages/books I've read today: 225 pages
Total number of books I've read: 4 books
Total number of pages I've read: 1306 pages
Books Today: Cinder & Scarlet by: Marissa Meyer

Saturday
Number of pages/books I've read today: 0
Total number of books I've read: 4 books
Total number of pages I've read: 1306
Books Today: None

Sunday
Number of pages/books I've read today: 20
Total number of books I've read: 4 1/2 books
Total number of pages I've read: 1326
Books Today: Scarlet by: Marissa Meyer

Looking Back...

Although I was half a book short from reaching my goal of reading 5 books in one week, I am still pretty excited I read 4 1/2 books total, double what I normally read in a week. I also participated in two fun challenges. I didn't find as many new book blogs as I would have liked, but I did find one pretty cool one. :) Overall, I think I did just fine this read-a-thon and can't wait to participate again next time!