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Bout of Books 15 Day #4-5

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 4th and runs through Sunday, January 10th 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 15 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. – From the Bout of Books team

Pages Read: 321 (Chocolat) + 947 (Dragonfly in Amber)

Pages Read Total: 2742

Books Read: 2

Books Read Total: 9

Comments: I am really flying through this readathon this week. I finished one of my book club books and finally finished the second Outlander book. Now I think I'll start my other book club book and its prequel.

Remaining TBR: I've read all the books off my TBR pile! Time to dive into something new...

tags: Bout of Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Saturday 01.09.16
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Bout of Books 15 Day #2-3

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 4th and runs through Sunday, January 10th 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 15 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. – From the Bout of Books team

Pages Read: 776 (American Vampire Vol. 4-7) + 378 (The Heart of Christmas)

Pages Read Total: 1474

Books Read: 5

Books Read Total: 7

Comments: I read a good chunk of American Vampire and loved it. And I finished out today with a fun collection of three Christmas-themed romances.

Remaining TBR:

  • Chocolat by Joanne Harris
tags: Bout of Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Thursday 01.07.16
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Bout of Books 15 Day #1

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 4th and runs through Sunday, January 10th 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 15 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. – From the Bout of Books team

Pages Read: 168 (Fairest) + 152 (Manhattan Projects)

Pages Read Total: 320

Books Read: 2

Books Read Total: 2

Comments: Started off my new year strong with two volumes of comics that I've been wanting to get to for awhile. Extra bonus: I really enjoyed both of them. Hoping to continue the trend fro the rest of the week.

Remaining TBR:

  • American Vampire Vol. 4-7
  • Chocolat by Joanne Harris
tags: Bout of Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Monday 01.04.16
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Bout of Books 15!

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 4th and runs through Sunday, January 10th 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 15 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

I'm going to try and participate again. I love doing this no-stress readathon. My TBR pile is a bit up in the air, but I do know that I want to read:

  • American Vampire Vol. 4-7
  • Fairest Vol. 5
  • Manhattan Projects Vol. 2
  • Chocolat by Joanne Harris
tags: Bout of Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Monday 12.21.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Fall into Books Readathon -- Wrap Up

Pages Read: 184 (1491) + 16 (Dark Places)

Pages Read Total: 480

Comments: This readathon was a complete and utter failure. It made me realize that I readathons are not for me right now. Life gets in the way too much. However, I am happy that I finished 1491.

Books Read Total: 1

My goals:

  • Read at least 1000 pages -- failed
  • Read at least two books -- failed
  • Review all books read -- success (although it was only one book...)

My TBR:

  • 1491 by Charles Mann  √
  • 1493 by Charles Mann
  • Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke
  • The Fringe Hours by Jessica Turner
  • The Maze Runner by James Dashner
  • Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin
  • A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • Dark Places by Gillian Flynn (in progress)
  • The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
tags: Fall into Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Wednesday 09.30.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Fall into Books Readathon - Update #2

Pages Read: 110
Pages Read Total: 280

Comments: Another 100 pages read from 1491. Pretty good considering that it's a dense history book and we had a ton of things to do this weekend. I don't think I'll be reaching my two book and 1000 pages goals, but I'm okay with that.

Books Read Total:

tags: Fall into Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Monday 09.28.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Fall into Books Readathon - Update #1

Pages Read: 180 (1491)

Pages Read Total: 180

Comments: A slightly slow start to the readathon... I've only managed about half of 1491 by Charles Mann. To be fair, it is a fairly dense (but fascinating) history book. Hoping to finish it this weekend and knock out another fiction book soon.

Books Read Total:

tags: Fall into Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Saturday 09.26.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Fall into Books Readathon - Goals

My goals:

  • Read at least 1000 pages
  • Read at least two books
  • Review all books read

My TBR:

  • 1491 by Charles Mann
  • 1493 by Charles Mann
  • Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke
  • The Fringe Hours by Jessica Turner
  • The Maze Runner by James Dashner
  • Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin
  • A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin
  • Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
  • The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
tags: Fall into Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Wednesday 09.23.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Fall Into Books Readathon

I'm joining in this month! Can't wait to get my readathon on.

Get your sweaters, cozy blankets, the hot chocolate and pumpkin lattes ready! For the season of autumn I have decided to host my first readathon. This week long readathon will begin on the the Autumn Equinox (first day of Fall) and run Sept 23 through Sept 29.

Rules for the Fall Into Books Readathon: 

  • This challenge begins Sept 23 at 12:00 AM and ends Sept 29 at 11:59 PM.
  • You may sign up anytime between now and during the readathon.
  • Read as little or as many books as you want. I want you to choose your own reading goals. This is a low pressure readathon and meant to be fun.
  • You do NOT need to be signed up for the Fall Into Books Reading Challenge to participate.
  • You may read any genre for this readathon. I want as many people to participate as possible and I realize not as many will want to do only fall themed books.
  • However, if you want to follow the rules of the Fall Into Books Reading Challenge: Ideally books should be fall/autumn themed but this will not be a rule. I found there wasn't very many books with this theme. Here is a list of books that will count for this challenge: include books with words to do with fall, autumn, leaves, going back to school, holidays including Labor Day, Halloween and Thanksgiving, or autumn weather.  Books with things like colored leaves, hot chocolate, harvest, or a fall scene on the cover can count. I will even allow books with the word "fall" in the title. Books for this challenge MUST be specifically Halloween themed NOT general horror. I will be hosting a horror readathon in October.
  • Use the hashtag #FallIntoBooksReadathon
  • If you could be so kind, please place the Fall Into Books Readathon banner on your blog to help spread the word.
  • Please link back to this blog, post about it on Facebook, Tweet about it, and so on to help spread the word.
  • You may sign up using your blog, Youtube channel, Goodreads, Twitter, etc.
  • To sign up for the seasonal Fall Into Books Reading Challenge please go here.
tags: Fall into Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Monday 09.21.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Bout of Books Wrap-up

Bout of Books

Pages read today: 190 (Where'd You Go Bernadette) + 153 (Dragonfly in Amber)

Pages read total: 1007

Comments: I finished Where'd You Go Bernadette last night (great book!) and dove back into Dragonfly in Amber. I probably won't finish that one before the end of the readathon, but I can at least read a good chunk.

My Goals:

  • Finish Bitterblue -- actually finished before Monday
  • Finish 2 other books √
  • Review all books read √
  • Read 1000 pages √
  • Knock off at least 8 reading challenge spots -- Only six, but still a good job

TBR Pile:

  • Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore -- actually finished before Monday
  • Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon (in progress)
  • Young House Love by Sherry and John Petersik √
  • Common Phrases by Myron Korach √
  • Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara
  • Added: Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple √

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 17th and runs through Sunday, August 23rd 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 14 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. – From the Bout of Books team

tags: Bout of Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Sunday 08.23.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Bout of Books 14.0 Update #2

Bout of Books

Pages read today: 140 (Where'd You Go Bernadette)

Pages read total: 664

Comments: Despite a day full of activities, a non-napping toddler, J not being home until after 8, and the general crazy of life, I managed to read a good chunk of a book.

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 17th and runs through Sunday, August 23rd 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 14 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. – From the Bout of Books team

tags: Bout of Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Wednesday 08.19.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Bout of Books 14.0 Update #1

Bout of Books

Pages read today: 336 (Young House Love) + 188 (Common Phrases)

Pages read total: 524

Books read: Young House Love; Common Phrases

Comments: Two nonfiction books for today. Easing into the readathon today. I'm thinking Where'd You Go Bernadette next...

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 17th and runs through Sunday, August 23rd 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 14 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. – From the Bout of Books team

tags: Bout of Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Tuesday 08.18.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Bout of Books 14

Bout of Books

Somehow I almost missed this one! I've been prepping for Week in the Life (starting tomorrow), taking multiple scrapping/writing classes, and of course taking care of the 2 year old. Signing up for Bout of Books completely slipped my mind. Thankfully I remembered in time! Reading may be weird with Week in the Life, but I do want to try and focus at least part of my daily time reading.

My Goals:

  • Finish Bitterblue
  • Finish 2 other books
  • Review all books read
  • Read 1000 pages
  • Knock off at least 8 reading challenge spots

TBR Pile:

  • Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore (in progress)
  • Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon (in progress)
  • Young House Love by Sherry and John Petersik
  • Common Phrases by Myron Korach
  • Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara

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 17th and runs through Sunday, August 23rd 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 14 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

tags: Bout of Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Sunday 08.16.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

High Summer Readathon Wrap-up

Well I completely dropped the ball with posting about my progress, but I did read. I didn't read as much as I wanted this week, but I tried to take the time here and there. I'm okay with my readathon performance.

My goals:

  • Read at least two books √
  • Read at least 1000 pages -- Just squeaked by with 1047 pages read this week √
  • Review all books read √
  • Knock off at least 8 spots on my reading challenges -- I filled exactly 8 slots this week. I had hoped for more, but 8 works just fine. √

TBR Pile:

  • Finish The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin √
  • This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald √
  • Bayou Folk by Kate Chopin √
  • The Mad Scientist's Daughter by Cassandra Rose Clarke √
  • The F Word by Kristin Rowe
  • Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
  • A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin
tags: High Summer Readathon
categories: Readathon
Sunday 07.26.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

High Summer Readathon Starting Line

I haven't done a readathon in months! I'm ready to jump in with both feet.

My goals:

  • Read at least two books
  • Read at least 1000 pages
  • Review all books read
  • Knock off at least 8 spots on my reading challenges

TBR Pile:

  • Finish The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
  • This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Bayou Folk by Kate Chopin
  • The Mad Scientist's Daughter by Cassandra Rose Clarke
  • The F Word by Kristin Rowe
  • Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
  • A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin
tags: High Summer Readathon
categories: Readathon
Sunday 07.19.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

High Summer Readathon is Coming Soon!

I almost completely forgot about this readathon. The summer has been crazy, but it's winding down this weekend. The twins and my mom leave tomorrow, so we'll be back to our much quieter school year routine. I'll have time to concentrate on reading again. And to help me out, the government decided that I should be called for jury duty on Monday. Depending on how the day goes, I may have a lot of time to do nothing by read this week. Here are the details if you want to join:

The official dates are July 20th through the 26th. Guidelines for the read-a-thon can be found HERE or you can access in the tab at the top of the blog. Any information you need about the read-a-thon can be found there. I haven't decided about having one or more Twitter chats yet. If enough people express interest in having one, I will set them up when the read-a-thon starts. Please do be sure to check the guidelines, as it explains all about signing up and starting the read-a-thon. Our Twitter hashtag is #HSreadathon.
tags: High Summer Readathon
categories: Readathon
Saturday 07.18.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Bout of Books 13.0 Update #3

Bout of Books

Progress:

  • Pages Read: 114 (Geek Mom)  + 471 (Graceling)
  • Total Pages Read: 1717
  • Books Read: 1 1/3
  • Total Books Read: 5 3/4

Goals:

  • Read at least 1000 pages √
  • Finish and review at least two selections √
  • Participate in at least one challenge

TBR (my choices, not mandatory reads):

  • The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman √
  • American Vampire Vol. 2 √
  • American Vampire Vol. 3 √
  • The Manhattan Projects Vol. 1 √
  • Geek Mom by Natania Barron, Kathy Ceceri, Corrina Lawson, and Jenny Williams (in progress)
  • Creative Thursday by Marisa Anne
  • Cultivating Your Creative Life by Alena Hennessy
  • The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
  • Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
  • Born Reading by Jason Boog √
  • Graceling by Kristin Cashore √

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 11th and runs through Sunday, May 17th 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 13 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

tags: Bout of Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Sunday 05.17.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Bout of Books 13.0 Update #2

Bout of Books

Progress:n I finished two very good comic volumes. I'm hoping to keep my momentum going with a few nonfiction selections.

  • Pages Read: 144 (The Manhattan Projects) + 288 (American Vampire Vol. 3)
  • Total Pages Read: 1132
  • Books Read: 2
  • Total Books Read: 4 1/2

Goals:

  • Read at least 1000 pages √
  • Finish and review at least two selections √
  • Participate in at least one challenge

TBR (my choices, not mandatory reads):

  • The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman √
  • American Vampire Vol. 2 √
  • American Vampire Vol. 3 √
  • The Manhattan Projects Vol. 1 √
  • Geek Mom by Natania Barron, Kathy Ceceri, Corrina Lawson, and Jenny Williams
  • Creative Thursday by Marisa Anne
  • Cultivating Your Creative Life by Alena Hennessy
  • The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
  • Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
  • Born Reading by Jason Boog √

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 11th and runs through Sunday, May 17th 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 13 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

tags: Bout of Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Thursday 05.14.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Bout of Books 13.0 Update #1

Bout of Books

Monday and Tuesday were strong! I read so much and I have no idea how I actually fit it all in. I didn't participate in any challenges or social media, but I'm okay with that. I just really wanted to read!

Progress:

  • Pages Read: 235 (The Dovekeepers) + 305 (Born Reading)  + 160 (American Vampire Vol. 2)
  • Total Pages Read: 700
  • Books Read: 2 1/2
  • Total Books Read: 2 1/2

Goals:

  • Read at least 1000 pages
  • Finish and review at least two selections
  • Participate in at least one challenge

TBR (my choices, not mandatory reads):

  • The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman √
  • American Vampire Vol. 2 √
  • American Vampire Vol. 3
  • The Manhattan Projects Vol. 1
  • Geek Mom by Natania Barron, Kathy Ceceri, Corrina Lawson, and Jenny Williams
  • Creative Thursday by Marisa Anne
  • Cultivating Your Creative Life by Alena Hennessy
  • The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
  • Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
  • Born Reading by Jason Boog √

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 11th and runs through Sunday, May 17th 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 13 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

tags: Bout of Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Tuesday 05.12.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

Bout of Books Goals and TBR

Bout of Books

Goals:

  • Read at least 1000 pages
  • Finish and review at least two selections
  • Participate in at least one challenge

TBR (my choices, not mandatory reads):

  • The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman (in progress)
  • American Vampire Vol. 2
  • American Vampire Vol. 3
  • The Manhattan Projects Vol. 1
  • Geek Mom by Natania Barron, Kathy Ceceri, Corrina Lawson, and Jenny Williams
  • Creative Thursday by Marisa Anne
  • Cultivating Your Creative Life by Alena Hennessy
  • The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
  • Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

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 11th and runs through Sunday, May 17th 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 13 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

tags: Bout of Books Readathon
categories: Readathon
Saturday 05.09.15
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 
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