Showing posts with label 2014 Book Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2014 Book Challenge. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Top Ten of 2014 - Day 3: Best Dual POV’s Of 2014

Welcome to Day Three! Today's Top Ten is Best Dual POV’s Of 2014. 
(It was bloggers choice)


Hillary and I once again will be splitting the list between us, 5 each. Enjoy and see you tomorrow!


Today's Top Ten List is

- Best Dual POV’s Of 2014 -


  • Beckie's Top 5 Dual POV’s-ish (a couple books have more than 2)
1.
The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow

I loved seeing the story being told from all three sister's POV. Especially since  Savannah, Courtney, Peyton are so very different characters. (I know dual means two but I had to add this book)

2.
Take Me On (Pushing the Limits #4) by Katie McGarry 

Katie McGarry is famous for writing her books in dual POV's between the main characters.
I loved getting to know West and Haley separately and seeing how each of the felt about each other. The best was seeing their different lives/stories become intertwined and they feel in love with each other. 

3.
Wings (Black City #3) by Elizabeth Richards

This book quite possibly may be my favorite dual POV and not only in Wings but in the entire series. The way the author writes each character's POV gives the book so much more depth, and life. 


4.
Very Bad Things by Susan McBride

I just finishing read this one a couple days ago and really, really enjoyed it. Susan tells the story from 3 different POV's. Katie, her boyfriend, Mark and Tessa. This is one of those books that if it wasn't told from more that one POV that the story was not work at all. To really understand the mystery you need to hear it from all of the main characters POV's.

5.
Forever (Temptation #3) by Karen Ann Hopkins

Forever is being told from again more that two POV's but it works. If you've read this series than you know what I mean. Karen Ann Hopkins has a way of making you fall in love with her characters, their hardships, and richly developing each main characters story.




  • Hillary's Top Dual POV’s
1.
The Edge of Always by J.A. Redmerski

2.
Silver Shadows by Richelle Mead

3.
The Murder Complex by Lindsay Cummings

4.
My Last Kiss by Bethany Neal

5.
Panic by Lauren Oliver



Are there any books from our list that made yours? What book(s) did YOU think had the best dual POV's in 2014?
Leave us a comment! :) We'd LOVE to know.

Remember to check back tomorrow for day 4: 
Best Book Boyfriends of 2014!







Friday, October 17, 2014

3rd Annual Wonderfully Wicked Read-a-Thon: Goals & Updates!

My Shelf Confessions

Hi everyone!
Welcome to the 3rd Annual  Wonderfully Wicked Read-a-Thon! For the past 2 years I've participated in this Halloween read-a-thon hosted by April & Kat @ My Shelf Confessions and had a blast doing so. Once again I will be joining but this time my wonderful reviewer Hillary will be too. This is Hillary's first time doing a readathon so please join me in welcoming her. 

On this post both Hillary and I will be sharing what books we will be reading, 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. Use the link below to join. 

Runs October 17th-27th 2014
Sign up: HERE 
Twitter hashtag: #WWReadathon


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Time Devoted to Reading
  • I will be reading from September 17th-27th
Goals:
  • Read at least 4 books.
  • Do mini-challenges.
  • READ MORE, GET DISTRACTED LESS! 
  • 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.

1. Black Ice by Becca Fitzpatrick - finished
2. Selection Stories: The Price & The Guard - finished
3. Amity by Micol Ostow - reading now
4. Sweet Unrest by Lisa Maxwell (on my Kindle) - finished




Day One Updates: October 17th 2014
Number of books read today: 0
Total Pages Read today: 100
Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0
Number of books read in Total: 0

Day Two Updates: October 18th 2014
Number of books read today: 1
Total Pages Read today: 227
Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0
Number of books read in Total: 1

Day Three Updates: October 19th 2014
Number of books read today: 0
Total Pages Read today: 24% 
Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0
Number of books read in Total: 1

Day Four Updates: October 20th 2014
Number of books read today: 0
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Day Seven Updates: October 23th 2014
Number of books read today: 1
Total Pages Read today: 278
Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0
Number of books read in Total: 2

Day Eight Updates: October 24th 2014
Number of books read today: 0
Total Pages Read today: 300
Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0
Number of books read in Total: 2

Day Nine Updates: October 25th 2014
Number of books read today: 1
Total Pages Read today: 150
Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0
Number of books read in Total: 3

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Goals:
* Read at least 3 books.
* Try to write reviews for books I finish.
* BALANCE out reading and outside activities EQUALLY!
* 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’ll be reading:
1. Another Little Piece by Kate Karyus Quinn
2. Panic by Lauren Oliver
3. The Murder Complex by Lindsay Cummings




Day One Updates: October 17th 2014
Number of books read today: 0
Total Pages Read today: 123
Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0
Number of books read in Total: 0

Day Two Updates: October 18th 2014
Number of books read today: 
Total Pages Read today: 318
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Day Four Updates: October 20th 2014
Number of books read today: 0
Total Pages Read today: 0
Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0
Number of books read in Total: 1

Day Five Updates: October 21st 2014
Number of books read today: 0
Total Pages Read today: 30
Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0
Number of books read in Total: 1

Day Six Updates: October 22th 2014
Number of books read today: 0
Total Pages Read today: 69
Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0
Number of books read in Total: 1

Day Seven Updates: October 23th 2014
Number of books read today: 0
Total Pages Read today: 130
Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0
Number of books read in Total: 1

Day Eight Updates: October 24th 2014
Number of books read today: 0
Total Pages Read today: 156
Mini Challenges Completed Today: 0
Number of books read in Total: 1

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Tackle Your TBR Read-a-thon: Goals & Updates #TackleTBR


Hello my lovelies! 

Tressa @ Wishful Endings is hosting this wonderful event. The goal is to read tackle books in our TBR Piles. The reader may choose how many books/pages/chapters you wish to challenge yourself with during the duration of the event. The event will last for almost TWO (2) weeks and sign ups will be closed on September 17th - CLICK HERE to join.

I participated in this challenge last year and ended up having a lot of fun. I think I read 6 books, which was not much but this year I want to beat my record and read 8 or more books. Think I can do it? My TBR pile seems grows like everyday. There are SO MANY books on my shelves that I've never read and ARC's as well that I've been meaning to get to. As of right now, I am not sure what books I will be reading throughout of next couple weeks. The reason being I am going on vacation starting on Monday next week. So I will be updating my books later on. 

I will be posting often during the next 13 days on THIS POST.
 My read-a-thon goals, books, and daily updates will be posted below. I also will be using my twitter account @SyCo4Twilight to post a more in depth updates as well as chatting with other read-a-thon participants.  [ #TackleTBR ]



Time Devoted to Reading
  • I will be reading from September 9th-20th
Goals:
  • Read at least 6 books.
  • Do mini-challenges.
  • READ MORE, GET DISTRACTED LESS! 
  • 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. Also, more books will be added asap.

How to Fall by Jane Casey 
Echoes of Us by Kat Zhang




Day One Updates: September 9th 2015
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Day Two Updates: September 10th 2015
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Day Six Updates: September 14th 2015
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Day Seven Updates: September 15th 2015
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Day Eight Updates: September 16th 2015
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Day Nine Updates: September 17th 2015
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Day Twelve Updates: September 20th 2015
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Random Page Challenge hosted by My Love for Reading Keeps Growing

- Text taken from page 184 of my current read: How To Fall -

I looked looked at him doubtfully. "You think Freya might have been aiming for the edge?"
"I've wondered about it."
"It was her choice, if she did. I don't see where the guilt comes in."
"Don't you? She never had thought of it if it weren't for me." 
Will's eyes had gone very dark --- the sky before a storm.
"She wouldn't have die, if I hadn't taught her how to fall."




Monday, August 18, 2014

Bout of Books Read-a-thon 11 - Goals & Updates!

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, May 12th and runs through Sunday, May 18th 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 10 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog.

Welcome to Bout of Books 11!

Runs August 18th - August 24th.
Sign up: HERE 
Twitter hashtag: #Boutofbooks


It's time once again for another Bout of Books read-a-thon. YAY! *claps* This is my 9th one I've participated in in the past few years and if you've never done one you're surely missing out. They are so much fun! It's a great way for me to challenge myself to read more than I normally do. Plus, I love the giveaways and of course sharing my updates via Twitter and with you all as well.


On this post you will find what books I will be reading throughout the week, my goals and daily updates. I will be updating THIS post each day, so check back often to see what's new. I may do a few other posts throughout the week to recap. Also all mini-challenges I complete will be at the bottom of this post.  For more hourly updates, I will be posting on my twitter account.  @SyCo4Twilight using the hashtag #boutofbooks







Time Devoted to Reading:
  • I will be reading from the August 18th - August 24th. 

Goals:
  • Read 3-6 Books.
  • Do mini-challenges. 
  • Keep up with daily updates. 
  • Visit & leave comments on Bout of Books participants blogs.
  • READ MORE, GET DISTRACTED LESS! 
  • Join in on Twitter chats and make new friends. ;)

Books I will be reading - 

Forget Me by K.A. Harrington
Mortal Danger by Ann Aguirre
Midnight Thief by Livia Blackburne
Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins
The Fourth Wish by Lindsay Ribar 
Fiendish by Brenna Yovanoff 





Day One UpdatesAugust 18th, 2014
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Day Two UpdatesAugust 19th, 2014
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Day Three UpdatesAugust 20th, 2014
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Day Seven UpdatesAugust 24th, 2014
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Bout of Books Scavenger Hunt @ The Book Monsters

1. A Book that begins with “B”  (for Bout of Books!)
2. A book that has been made into a movie/tv show
3. A series you love
4. An anthology of poems or short stories
5. A book on your TBR shelf, or your full TBR shelves

1. BORN WICKED

2. Divergent 

3. Medusa Girls series

4. Grim

5. Incarnate 



Book Playlist Challenge @ LuLo FanGirl

I choose the book The Fourth Wish by Lindsay Ribar. Here are the songs on my playlist. 

1. Genie in a Bottle by Christina Aguilera
2. My Wish by Rascal Flatts
3. Three Wishes by The Pierces
4. Do You Believe In Magic by The Lovin' Spoonful
5. I'm Wishing by Snow White 



Recreate a Cover Challenge @ Spines & Covers

Here is the book I used:

MY COVER RE-DO
- done with items from around the house and edited in Paintshop - 





5 Book Challenge | Post-Apoctolyptic Challenge 
hosted by Falling Down the book hole

There's been a Alien Invasion... 
Given the short amount of time you are only able to take 5 books with you. What books would you pick to take with you as you escape and prepare for the end of the world. Would you choose books that would help you survive in the post-apocalyptic world ,books for pleasure that would make you happy and take you to a fantasy reality or books that you can’t live without?

  1. First and foremost, The Bible. For obvious reasons of course. I'm a Christian and The book would help me through whatever came next.
  2. White Hot Kiss! I've recently read this one a week or so ago and was blown away by how awesome it was. I DEVOURED IT in hours! *sigh* Personally one of my favorites book of all time. 
  3. The Devouring by Simon Holt. Because it's another one of my favorite books and a book I would read over and over again. Super scary too. (a distraction, maybe?)
  4. Les Misérables. I've never read it but it's super long to I would have plenty to read or it could be used for a fire. haha!
  5. My Kindle. Does that count? 0_o Of course, that's WAY more than 5 books but of well. 






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