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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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
Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteYou'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
ReplyDeleteGood luck, and I hope you have a total blast! <3
-Aneeqah @ My Not So Real Life
Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteI love your list of books. Best of luck with your goals. I often re-read before going on with a series. Enjoy.
ReplyDelete-Dilettantish Reader
I thought I'd better since it's been so long!
DeleteThanks for commenting.