Bout of Books Read-a-Thon #12: Goals & Updates!

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 5th and runs through Sunday, January 11th 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 12 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

Welcome everyone! Starting today is the Bout of Books Read-a-thon #12!  

As many of you know I LOVE doing read-a-thons and now so does my reviewer Hillary. We both will be participating in this one. :) It will be our first reading challenge of the new year.

On this post both Hillary and I will be sharing what books we will be reading throughout the week, our goals, and daily updates.  We will also will be using our twitter accounts Beckie @SyCo4Twilight & Hillary @BookOwl93 to post more in depth updates as well as chatting with other read-a-thon participants.

Sign ups for the read-a-thon are still open. Come join us! 

Runs January 5-11th 2015

Sign up: HERE 

Twitter hashtag: #boutofbooks

Time Devoted to Reading -

• I will be reading from January 5-11th 2015

Goals:

• Read 3-4 books.
• Do mini-challenges.
• READ MORE, GET DISTRACTED LESS! 
• Do Twitter chats
• Meets new people, make friends but most of all have fun!
• Be more proactive with posting daily updates on the blog, twitter and leaving comments on other read-a-thon participants blogs.

Books I will be reading - 
 - Note: All books below I will be trying to read or want to read.  My book choices may change thus a update will be supplied.

Perfect Couple (Superlatives #2) by Jennifer Echols (ARC) - reading now

 Stone Cold Touch (The Dark Elements #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

I Wish by by Elizabeth Langston

The Walking Dead, Vol. 11: Fear the Hunters by Robert Kirkman
The Walking Dead, Vol. 12: Life Among Them by Robert Kirkman

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Day One Updates: January 5th, 2015

Number of books read today: 0

Total Pages Read today: 60

Mini Challenges Completed Today: 1

Number of books read in Total: 0

Day Two Updates: January 6th, 2015

Number of books read today: 0

Total Pages Read today: 100

Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0

Number of books read in Total: 0

Day Three Updates: January 7th, 2015

Number of books read today: 0

Total Pages Read today: 57

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Day Five Updates: January 9th, 2015

Number of books read today: 1

Total Pages Read today: 250

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Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt hosted by Caught Read Handed

1. Find an author with the same initials as you

Mine are: R.V - I used Ron Voigts (my dad) 

2. Find a book with the color yellow on it

Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley 

3. Find an author’s name with the letter “S” in it

Jessica Spotswood (plenty of "S"

4. Find a book with a female protagonist

Pivot Point by Kasie West

5. Find the longest book you own

The Host (over 600 pages)

6. Find a book with a map in it or on it

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo (inside the book)

7. Find a book with a face on it (photograph or illustrated)

All that glows by Ryan Graudin

Bonus: Find something on your shelf that isn’t a book.

Elsa and Anna. ;)

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Character Coupling Challenge by Writing my own fairytale

Ember from Talon by Julie Kagawa

Jacinda from Firelight by Sophie Jordan

Status: friendship! 

I think they would make great friends because they're both dragons and know what it's like to keep their identity a secret. Both being girls, they can also relate to other things and learn from each other. A true kindred friendship.

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Time Devoted to Reading -

• I will read from January 5th through January 11th

Goals:

• Read at least 3 books.
• Try to write reviews for books I finish (after the read-a-thon).
• BALANCE out reading and outside activities EQUALLY! (Or try to).
• Meet people, make friends, and have FUN! :D
• Send updates to Beckie ASAP! (Or I’ll get distracted) Share updates on twitter too and comment on other read-a-thon participant blogs.

Books I will be reading - 

1. Now That You’re Here by Amy K. Nichols – reading now

2. Faking Normal by Courtney C. Stevens

3. Second Star by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

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Day One Updates: January 5th, 2015

Number of books read today: 0

Total Pages Read today: 87

Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0

Number of books read in Total: 0

Day Two Updates: January 6th, 2015

Number of books read today: 0

Total Pages Read today: 62

Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0

Number of books read in Total: 0

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Character Coupling Challenge by Writing my own fairytale

Bianca from The Art of Lainey by Paula Stokes

Brandon from Duplicity by N.K. Traver

Status: Romantic

I chose Brandon to date Bianca because ever since I read The Art of Lainey, the relationship between Lainey and Micah left a huge impression on me, I just felt there needed to be more odd couples out there similar to them. Who would be better than Bianca and Brandon? Bianca is sweet, loyal, and supportive while Brandon is rebellious, has tats, and can be sweet when you least expect it. He’s also learning to be loyal and Bianca would be a great girlfriend to learn more of that from.