Bout of Books Wrap Up Post

I'm fairly certain that Bout of Books 7.0 was the most productive readathon I've ever participated in, even if I didn't reach my goal of 12 books. I did end up finishing 7 books and even participated in one challenge, which is more than I've ever done before! It doesn't seem like much, but baby steps are better than no steps! :)

Books Read

Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson

Unremembered by Jessica Brody

The Frog Who Croaked by Jarret K. Krosoczka

Wild Awake by Hilary T. Smith

You Look Different in Real Life by Jennifer Castle

Written in Blood by Anne Bishop

Rush by Eve Silver

Updates 

Monday

Number of books I've read today: 2

Total number of books I've read: 2

Books: Second Chance Summer, Unremembered

Tuesday

Number of books I've read today: 2

Total number of books I've read: 4

Books: Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked, Wild Awake

Wednesday

Number of books I've read today: 1

Total number of books I've read: 5

Books: You Look Different in Real Life

Thursday

Number of books I've read today: 0

Total number of books I've read: 5

Books: -

Friday

Number of books I've read today: 0

Total number of books I've read: 5

Books: -

Saturday

Number of books I've read today: 1

Total number of books I've read: 6

Books: Written in Red (The Others #1)

Sunday 

Number of books I've read today: 1

Total number of books I've read: 7

Books: Rush

Bout of Books 7.0 Book Spine Poetry Challenge

The Bout of Books 7.0 Book Spine Poetry Challenge is hosted by Cait at Escape Through the Pages! For more information about this challenge and to participate yourself, head over to her challenge post here!

Below you'll find my Book Spine Poem!

(I am admittedly, not a fantastic poet, but, hey, I tried!)

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No Bitter End.

Now Miles from Ordinary.

Forever Altered:

Forged by Fire,

Cinder. 

Born of Ashes,

Phoenix.

Bout of Books 7.0 Goal Post & Daily Progress

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

Time Devoted to Reading

I'm not positive how much time I'll have to read, but I'm planning on reading throughout the whole week. I've just moved home (after attending university for 4 years out of town) and I haven't found a new job yet, so I've got more time on my hands than usual. I can't spend all day reading, but I have a few audiobooks on my phone that I should be able to listen to as I do housework, take walks, cook, etc. I'm really hoping to get quite a few books read before I start working regularly again!

My Goals

I'd really like to read at least 12 books for this readathon. I've been reading a book a day, so I'm going to try to (nearly) double that. I don't want to go for a full 14 though, just in case I hit a book that slows me down.

I'd also really like to participate in some challenges and comment on other participants' blogs. This is a great opportunity to check out new blogs and for the blogging community to really come together. :)

Books to Read

This list might change, but these are some that I'd really like to get read and reviewed sooner than later, this readathon offers good incentive!

What's Left of Me by Kat Zhang
Wild Awake by Hilary T. Smith
You Look Different in Real Life by Jennifer Castle

Nantucket Blue by Leila Howland

17 & Gone by Nova Ren Suma
Written in Red (The Others #1) by Anne Bishop

For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund

Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson

Furious by Jill Wolfson

The Program by Suzanne Young

The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle by Christopher Healy

Icons by Margaret Stohl
Rush by Eve Silver

Unremembered by Jessica Brody

Linked by Imogen Howson
Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There by Catherynne M. Valente (audio)

Updates

Monday
Number of books I've read today: 2
Total number of books I've read: 2
Books: Second Chance Summer, Unremembered

Tuesday
Number of books I've read today: 2
Total number of books I've read: 4
Books: Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked, Wild Awake

Wednesday
Number of books I've read today: 1
Total number of books I've read: 5
Books: You Look Different in Real Life

Thursday
Number of books I've read today: 0
Total number of books I've read: 5
Books: -

Friday
Number of books I've read today: 0
Total number of books I've read: 5
Books: -

Saturday
Number of books I've read today: 1
Total number of books I've read: 6
Books: Written in Red (The Others #1)

Sunday 
Number of books I've read today: 1
Total number of books I've read: 7
Books: Rush

Bout of Books 4.0 {Readathon}

My Goals

1. PARTICIPATE. I'll admit it, I suck at readathons. Something always comes up, but this time I'm in for reals! This is serious business.
2. Read at least 5 books. Even though this readathon lasts 6 days, I'm giving myself some leeway. Just in case I run into a book that I end up slogging through (I'm really hoping I won't run into any books that I just can't finish) or I end up working an unexpectedly draining shift at work or something.

Books To Read

1. A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix
2. The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy
3. Grave Mercy by Robin LeFevers
4. Fated by Alyson Noel
5. This Is Not A Test by Courtney Summers

Updates


5/14
Number of books I’ve read today: 0.5
Total number of books I’ve read: 0
Books: I've finished half of A Confusion of Princes, but I'm setting it aside for a bit. I'm not connecting with the MC and it's slowing me down.

5/15
Number of books I’ve read today: 0
Total number of books I’ve read: 0
Books: I started Fated, but, again, I don't like the MC. Whhhyyyy is this happening? :(


5/16
Number of books I’ve read today:
Total number of books I’ve read:
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5/17
Number of books I’ve read today: 0.5
Total number of books I’ve read: 1
Books: A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix.


5/18
Number of books I’ve read today: 2
Total number of books I’ve read: 3
Books: Wool by Hugh Howey, Grave Mercy by Robin LeFevers, A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix


5/19
Number of books I’ve read today:
Total number of books I’ve read:
Books:


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