Bout of Books Read-a-Thon: Goals and Updates

I’m really excited to take part of the Bout of Books Read-a-thon once again. I’ve decided to do both general goals, and some more precise. One of my goals is simply to read daily. I haven’t had time to read daily in the last month, but I want to change that.

Another goal of mine is to write some reviews. I want to write at least 10 this week, since I’m REALLY behind.

When it comes down to read books, I want to read at least 10 books this week (yes, I have a thing about the number 10)

Here are some of the books I want to read:

(list might change during the week)

- How I Lost You by Janet Gurtler
-The Brokenhearted by Amelia Kahaney

- Spirit by Brigid Kemmerer

- The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

- Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead

- Tarnish by Katherine Longshore

- Belladonna by Fiona Paul

- Earthbound by Aprilynne Pike

- Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke

- The Theory of Everything by Kari Luna

Updates

5/13

Number of books I’ve read today: None

Total number of books I’ve read: None

Books read: 0

5/14

Number of books I’ve read today: 1

Total number of books I’ve read: 1

Books read: The Brokenhearted

5/15

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5/16

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5/17

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5/18

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5/19

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Bout of Books Read-a-thon:

I'm participating to Bout of Books once again! For those of you who don't know what Bout of Books read-a-thon is, 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, May 13th and runs through Sunday, May 19th 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 7.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

My official goals will be up on the blog tomorrow, since I haven't decided exactly what I want to do. One thing is for sure, I do want to include writing reviews as one of my goals.

Are you participating? You can still join the read-a-thon if you want!

Bout of Books Read-a-thon 6.0: Wrap-Up

Bout of Books 6.0 is now over, and I have to say that I didn’t read as many books as I had hoped. A few things happened this week that weren’t really expected. I knew I was starting this new semester on Monday, but I didn’t think I would have an essay to write for tomorrow (seriously, who does that? An essay due the second week worth 20% is simply mean.) Then my dad had surgery this week, which really wasn’t scheduled. That took priority over whatever I wanted to read.

Now, let’s see what I did read:

Tempest by Julie Cross

Indigo Awakening by Jordan Dane (eARC)

Nobody by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (ARC)

Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi (Audiobook)

Read at least 2 eARCs (Only read 1)

Listen to at least one audiobook (SUCCESS)!

Read at least 1 ARC (SUCCESS!)

BONUS: Write at least 7 reviews (wrote 3 reviews…)

How did you guys do this time? I already can’t wait for the next Bout of Books Read-a-thon. Hopefully, I’ll do better next time!

Bout of Books Read-a-thon 6.0 Goals

I've once again decided to participate in Bout of Books Read-a-thon. I'll try to read as much as I can, but with both work and school, I don't know how much I'll be able to do. I don't know if I'll succeed, but here is my Goals list:

• Read at least 2 eARCs
• Listen to at least one audiobook
• Read at least 1 ARC
• BONUS: Write at least 7 reviews

Here are some of the books I hope to read

 Tempest by Julie Cross

Indigo Awakening by Jordan Dane (eARC)

Dark Kiss by Michelle Rowen

Wicked Kiss by Michelle Rowen (eARC)

Altered by Jennifer Rush (Audiobook)

Nobody by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (ARC)
Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi (Audiobook)

Want to join me? Here is the official Blurb about Bout of Books 6.0

(from the Bout of Books blog)

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 7th and runs through Sunday, January 13th 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 6.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. -From the Bout of Books 6.0 team

I'll be back on Monday with some new reviews! If you're participating, don't forget to link up your Goals! 

Bout-of-books 5.0: Wrap-up

The Bout of Books read-a-thon is over, and I have to say I'm quite happy with the result. Here it is:

-Read at least one book every day. (Check! 8 books read!)

-Read at least 2 ARCs from BEA. (

-Read at least 1 eARC form NetGalley

-Listen to at least one audiobook

Here is the list of books I've read:

After Hello by Lisa Mangum (BEA)
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (BEA)

Who I Kissed by Janet Gurtler
A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

The Edge of Nowhere by Elizabeth George

Send by Patty Blount (NetGalley)

Gilt by Katherine Longshore (Audiobook)

Henry Frank by Peter Adam Salomon (BEA)

Considering I have been working pretty much all week (My only day off was Saturday...) , I'm really happy with the result. I read 7 books, and I listened to one audiobook. This means I've met all my goals. Yay! The only thing I wish I had done was write more reviews, but I guess I'll have to do a review-a-thon at some point before the back to school.

About 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, August 13th and runs through Sunday, August 19th 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 5.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. -From the Bout of Books 5.0 team

How did you guy do this time? Link your own Wrap-up post!

Bout of Books 5.0: My Goals

I've once again decided to participate in Bout of Books Read-a-thon. I won't be as productive as I was last time, since I'm working all week, but I'm still gonna try to read at least one book every day. I don't know if I'll succeed, but here is my Goals list:

-Read at least one book every day.

-Read at least 2 ARCs from BEA.

-Read at least 1 eARC form NetGalley

-Listen to at least one audiobook

Here is my list of potential books:

Send by Patty Blount (NetGalley)

The Stone Girl by Alyssa Sheinmel (NetGalley)

Spark by Brigid Kemmerer (NetGalley)

Tempest by Julie Cross (Audiobook)

Dark Kiss by Michelle Rowen (Audiobook)

Gilt by Katherine Longshore (Audiobook)

A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

The Edge of Nowhere by Elizabeth George

Who I Kissed by Janet Gurtler

Henry Frank by Peter Adam Salomon (BEA)

Entice by Jessica Shirvington (BEA)

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (BEA)

After Hello by Lisa Mangum (BEA)

In A Glass Grimmly by Adam Gidwitz (BEA)

What I'm reading depends of my mood, so that's why I have that many books on my list. I don't plan on reading everything, but at least, I have choices. Most of my updates will be made

About 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, August 13th and runs through Sunday, August 19th 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 5.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. -From the Bout of Books 5.0 team

Are you guys participating? If so, do link your own Goals!

Bout of Books 4.0: Final Update

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My Goal was to read  14 books in a week, and I'm happy to say I did it! I changed only one book from my Goal List (I read 13 Little Bleu Envelipos instead of Ordinary beauty)

5/14

Number of books I’ve read today: 2

Total number of books I’ve read: 2

Books: The Near Witch, Shine

5/15

Number of books I’ve read today: 2

Total number of books I’ve read: 4

Books: Code Name Verity, Monument 14

5/16

Number of books I’ve read today: 3

Total number of books I’ve read:7

Books: Spells, Clean, Entice

5/17

Number of books I’ve read today: 1

Total number of books I’ve read: 8

Books: The Exiled Queen

5/18

Number of books I’ve read today: 3

Total number of books I’ve read: 11

Books: Wake, The Catastrophic History of You and Me, Wildefire

5/19

Number of books I’ve read today: 2

Total number of books I’ve read: 13

Books: Ink Exchange, Wings of the Wicked

5/20

Number of books I've read today: 1

Total number of books I've read: 14

Books: 13 Little Blue Envelopes

How did you do?

Bout of Books 4.0: Update + Challenge Day 2

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Here is my update post for the first day of Bout of Books Read-a-thon:

5/14
Number of books I’ve read today: 2
Total number of books I’ve read: 2
Books: The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab

Shine by Lauren Myracle

And I started Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein.

How is it going for you guys?


I'm also doing the This or That section of the Book Confession Challenge:

Physical book or eBook?

Physical Books all the way. I don't really like eBook

Paperback or Hardcover?

Hardcover usually, Paperback for the budget...

Reality or Make-believe?

Depends. As long as it is believable in the world created

Adult or Young-Adult?

YA, of course.

Dog ears or Bookmarks?

More like "Any piece of paper I have with me".

Breaking the spine or Barely open the book?

Barely open. 

Tea or Coffee?

COFFEE!!!!

Reading in bed or On the couch?

In bed! 

 Series or Standalone?

Series, but I hate to wait for the next book.

Original or TV Adaptation?

Original

 Defy motion sickness or Audiobooks?

Defy motion sickness

Author crushes or Who-was-that-guy-again?

Author crushes ^.^

Interview or Guest post?

Guest Post.

Bout of Books 4.0: My Goal

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I've decided to enter Bout of Books Read-a-thon, as I'm trying to clean my TBR shelves before BEA. Bonus, I'm not working this week so I have a lot of time to read. To know more about this read-a-thon, simply click on the button above. The read-a-thon starts Monday and ends Sunday. You still ahve time to join if you want!

My Goal:

I want to read at least two books per day. After all, I'm not working this week, so I have a lot of time to read.

My List:

Clean by Amy Reed

The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab
Ordinary Beauty by Laura Wiess
The Exiled Queen by Cinda Williams Chima
Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
Wake by Amanda Hocking
Entice by Carrie Jones
Shine by Lauren Myracle
Wings of the Wicked by Courtney Allison Moulton
The Catastrophic History of You and Me by Jess Rothenberg
Wildfire by Karsten Knight
Spells by Aprilynne Pike
Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein

The list may change, and if it's the case, I'll change it here.

Are you participating? What are your goal?
If you want to follow my updates, it will be mostly on twitter, and once a day here!

Updates:
5/14
Number of books I’ve read today: 2
Total number of books I’ve read: 2
Books: The Near Witch, Shine

5/15
Number of books I’ve read today: 2
Total number of books I’ve read: 4
Books: Code Name Verity, Monument 14


5/16
Number of books I’ve read today: 3
Total number of books I’ve read:7
Books: Spells, Clean, Entice


5/17
Number of books I’ve read today: 1
Total number of books I’ve read: 8
Books: The Exiled Queen


5/18
Number of books I’ve read today: 3
Total number of books I’ve read: 11
Books: Wake, The Catastrophic History of You and Me, Wildefire


5/19
Number of books I’ve read today: 2
Total number of books I’ve read: 13
Books: Ink Exchange, Wings of the Wicked


5/20
Number of books I've read today:
Total number of books I've read:
Books: