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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 19th and runs through Sunday, August 25th 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 8.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team.

Time Devoted to Reading

As much as possible this week.  Lunch time, after work, before bed etc.

My Goals

  • Get caught up!

Books to Read

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Added:

newtalent Danube loveforblood Declan's Cross

Updates

Monday

Did some reading over my lunch hour – started COWBOY SEEKS BRIDE last night.  Am at 32%. 

Added a few more books to my “to read” list for this week.  Going through some old emails and realized I hadn’t read them yet!  Actually I’ve read New Talent, but I’m going to re-read it to refresh before going onto the other 2 in the series.

Did a bit more reading before bed – finished at 42% on COWBOY SEEKS BRIDE.

Number of books I've read today:  0
Total number of books I've read:  0
Books: – Currently reading COWBOY SEEKS BRIDE

Tuesday

Was able to sit down at breakfast with my e-reader for a bit and made it to 53% on COWBOY SEEKS BRIDE.  So far it’s a really fun read and I look forward to getting farther into the story and see what Dewar and Hayley’s story entails.

Lunchtime reading today was a bust – didn’t end up getting any done.

Finished up COWBOY SEEKS BRIDE at bedtime – such a fun read!

Number of books I've read today: 1
Total number of books I've read: 1
Books Finished:  COWBOY SEEKS BRIDE

Wednesday

Lucky girl I am having today off.  I started & finished up THE PERKS OF BEING A BEAUTY (novella) and started WEDDING CAKE & BIG MISTAKES while enjoying my mid-morning coffee.

Didn’t get as much reading done as I would have liked today – I ended up having some work stuff to finish.  I was able to get a few chapters read though!

By bedtime I was 13% into WEDDING CAKE & BIG MISTAKES.

Number of books I've read today: 1
Total number of books I've read: 2
Books Finished:  COWBOY SEEKS BRIDE, THE PERKS OF BEING A BEAUTY
Currently Reading – WEDDING CAKE & BIG MISTAKES

Thursday

Picked up my e-reader where I left off last night – sat down at breakfast and read a few more pages.  Ended at 15% before heading to work.

Did a bit more reading over lunch and before bed.  Hit 58%.

Number of books I've read today: 0
Total number of books I've read:  2
Books:  COWBOY SEEKS BRIDE, THE PERKS OF BEING A BEAUTY

Friday

Put some more reading in at breakfast and while getting ready for work – Hit 65% before heading out for the day. 

Had a nice parcel arrive today with DECLAN’S CROSS – couldn’t resist starting it over my lunch hour.

By end of day I’m 50% through DECLAN’S CROSS and 65% through WEDDING CAKE & BIG MISTAKES.

Number of books I've read today: 0
Total number of books I've read: 2
Books: COWBOY SEEKS BRIDE, THE PERKS OF BEING A BEAUTY

Saturday

Unfortunately didn’t get a whole lot of reading done today – maybe an hour at most.

Was able to read a bit this evening – just before bed.  Finished the day with 80% through WEDDING CAKE & BIG MISTAKES and 60% through DECLAN’S CROSS

Number of books I've read today: 0
Total number of books I've read: 2
Books: COWBOY SEEKS BRIDE, THE PERKS OF BEING A BEAUTY

Sunday

Was able to finish up DECLAN’S CROSS this morning curled up in bed with my coffee.

Had a busy day with hubby’s family, so not much reading this afternoon.

Yay!  Was able to finish up WEDDING CAKE & BIG MISTAKES before bed!  Even with a  change in book line up; I was able to meet my goal of 4 books this week!

Number of books I've read today: 2
Total number of books I've read: 4
Books: COWBOY SEEKS BRIDE, THE PERKS OF BEING A BEAUTY, DECLAN’S CROSS and WEDDING CAKE & BIG MISTAKES

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  1. mikiAugust 19, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Good luck!!

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  2. AneeqahAugust 19, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    You've got some lovely goals! I'm also planning to read in every spare second that I can find, especially because I've got a decently busy week. I also totally need to catch up on my reading, which I'm hoping this readathon will help me do. :D

    Good luck, and I hope you have a total blast! <3

    -Aneeqah @ My Not So Real Life

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  3. AnonymousAugust 19, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    I love your list of books. Best of luck with your goals. I often re-read before going on with a series. Enjoy.
    -Dilettantish Reader

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    1. AislynnAugust 21, 2013 at 3:12 PM

      I thought I'd better since it's been so long!

      Thanks for commenting.

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