Showing posts with label Read-a-Thon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Read-a-Thon. Show all posts

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Wicked Wildfire Read-A-Thon: October 17-27, 2014 | #WWReadathon

I have decided to join the Wicked Wildfire Read-A-Thon. Won't you join me?


My Shelf Confessions
"The Wicked Wildfire Read-A-Thon is a time when we all get together to dedicate the days of October 17-27 to as much reading as possible. You read as much as you can in order to get yourself a little further through that huge to-read pile! We know real life gets in the way and even if you can’t participate more than one day, you’re welcome to join in on the fun!

In the meanwhile, we will be hosting book-related challenges where you can win some awesome prizes and have a Twitter party at the hashtag #WWReadathon! You can posts updates on your blog, Twitter, Goodreads, Facebook or even YouTube — as long as the profile is public and we all can enjoy your reading progress! Make sure to link to the site where you’ll be sharing your posts/updates with us." - My Shelf Confessions
 



I'll post my all of my Wicked Wildfire updates to this page. Please drop by this blog post during the week to offer encouragement, say hello, discuss these books, or just peep at my status updates.


I am hosting a The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Read-Along from October 17 - 24, 2014 to celebrate the new audiobook version narrated by Tom Mison - along with the release of two other Sleepy Hollow-related books. The read-along is conveniently scheduled during the Wonderfully Wicked Read-a-Thon. Join us! 

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Travel the World in Books Reading Challenge #TraveltheWorldinBooks

I completed my reading goals for the Travel the World in Books Readathon while on vacation. I enjoyed it so much that I've decided to join the Travel the World in Books Reading Challenge hosted by Lost in Books, Savvy Working Gal and Moms' Small Victories.

My baby steps goal is read two books set on each of the continents. When I make it to all the continents, I'll start again.



http://momssmallvictories.com/travel-the-world-in-books-reading-challenge/travel-world-books-reading-challenge-sign-posts/



Ready to join us? Stop by and read the goals and rules for this challenge, write up your sign up post and link it up here. Get ready for your travel the world in books adventure!


If you are looking for some great reads set in France, be sure to stop by Words and Peace and France Book Tours. You'll find giveaways, memes, reviews, etc. I am the featured blogger for September on FBT. *high fives all around*

 

Where are you reading?

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Travel the World in Books Readathon (September 1-14, 2014) #TraveltheWorldinBooksRAT

Lost in Books, Savvy Working Gal and Moms' Small Victories are happy to announce the Travel the World in Books Readathon, coming September 1-14, 2014!

"The readathon is a chance to explore our world by reading books set in other countries or by authors from countries other than the one where you live. Learning about other cultures helps promote diversity, cultural tolerance and understanding. If you think #WeNeedDiverseBooks just as much as we do, sign up your blog and join us. If you don’t have a blog, feel free to comment, share on social media or Goodreads. Don’t forget to sign up for our no-stress Travel the World in Books Reading Challenge too, where you choose your own adventure and set your own rules!"

SIGN UP HERE


I am working on my reading list today and headed out for vacation tomorrow.

* rubs hands together in anticipation *

GOALS: I plan to read at least five books during the readathon. I hope to visit most of the participants - internet access willing. I will try to post some of the books on PaperBackSwap when I finish reading them (in case you would like to read them as well).

Introductions (Day 1)

Getting to Know You Questions (Day 2)

What are you planning on reading during #TraveltheWorldinBooksRAT?




UPDATE: I completed my reading goals for the Travel the World in Books Readathon while on vacation. Now that I have internet access, I'll be posting my book reviews soon. I've decided to join the reading challenge.


Where are you reading?


Tuesday, August 19, 2014

#boutofbooks 11: Read-a-Thon Updates

Bout of Books 11 Wrap-Up

Last week I was crazy busy so I had to rely on audiobooks. I didn't meet my visitation goal, but I did meet my reading goal. I'll try to get around to visit some blogs this week.

What was the best book that you read during the read-a-thon?

Day 7

On Tuesday (August 26), I'll be hosting a book blast for FOR LOVE AND COUNTRY by Elizabeth D. Michaels. One of the entries in the book blast giveaway (prize: $50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash) is downloading the first book in The Horstberg Saga, Behind the Mask. It's free. I am going to get ahead of the game and download it to read today.



Day 6 

Today I finished My Soul to Loose by Rachel Vincent, The Viscount and the Witch by Michael J. Sullivan, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty by James Truber audiobooks. They are relatively short. I haven't seen the Ben Stiller movie adaptation of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty yet. Have you?


     

So that clears my list of free audiobooks. Now my list of free ebooks is a whole other story. SMH. Maybe I'll tackle them during my next read-a-thon.

Day 5

This morning, I decided that I am going to listen to the free audiobooks on my Kindle for the rest of the read-a-thon. I am not a free book hoarder. I don't care what my Kindle says ;-)

I finished Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business and Gabriel: Zero Point: The FREE Prequel Novella (Evan Gabriel Trilogy) today.



My reading is going well, my visiting five participants each day is not. I might have to do it after the read-a-thon.

I am coming to visit y'all, I promise.

Day 4

Still listening to Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business. I think that I'll do a series of posts about the show next month. I wonder when the new season starts.

Anywho...

Of course, things started to get crazy today. Life seems to find a way to disturb my reading plans, especially during scheduled times like a read-a-thon. I will not be kept down. LOL!

Day 3

Are you a fan of the television show Shark Tank? I don't watch the show consistently, but manage to catch a few episodes from time to time. The audiobook of Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business: How to Launch and Grow a Business from Concept to Cash by Michael Parrish DuDell is free on Amazon right now.



Day 2

I am kicking off the read-a-thon with an audiobook, Sixth Grave on the Edge: A Novel (Charley Davidson Book 6) by Darynda Jones. I won the book in a giveaway. I haven't read the first five books. I hope that I make it through okay. I am a fan of the narrator, Lorelei King.

Have you read any of the Charley Davidson sereies?


 

Day 1: Goals

This time around I am doing a  5 & 5. My goals for the read-a-thon:

  • Read five books
  • Visit five participants each day

I am going to wing it on this books. I'll pick up whatever calls to me.

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About 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 18th and runs through Sunday, August 24th 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." - Bout of Books team

For all Bout of Books 11 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. 
 

Bout of Books

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Bout of Books 10: Read-a-thon Sign Up and Goals

Time Devoted to Reading

40 pages a Day

My Goals

Now that the regular television series season is winding down, I am trying to watch some shows that I missed. I have decided to tackle the books surrounding The Returned. It has been adapted into the ABC television show Resurrection.

Amazon's Book Description -

"Harold and Lucille Hargrave's lives have been both joyful and sorrowful in the decades since their eight-year-old son, Jacob, died tragically in 1966. In their old age they've settled comfortably into life without him…. Until one day Jacob mysteriously appears on their doorstep—flesh and blood, still eight years old.

All over the world people's loved ones are returning from beyond. No one knows how or why, whether it's a miracle or a sign of the end. Not even Harold and Lucille can agree on whether the boy is real or a wondrous imitation. But as chaos erupts around the globe, the newly reunited family finds itself at the center of a community on the brink of collapse, forced to navigate a mysterious new reality.

With spare, elegant prose and searing emotional depth, award-winning poet Jason Mott explores timeless questions of faith and morality, love and responsibility. A spellbinding and stunning debut, The Returned is an unforgettable story that marks the arrival of an important new voice in contemporary fiction."

 

Books to Read

    The First by Jason Mott
    The Choice by Jason Mott
    The Sparrow by Jason Mott
    The Returned by Jason Mott

    Updates

    Sunday 

    Number of books I've read today: 1
    Total number of books I've read: 4
    Books: The First by Jason Mott (28 pages), The Choice by Jason Mott (32 pages), The Sparrow by Jason Mott (29 pages), The Returned by Jason Mott (345 pages)

    FINISHED *\o/*

    Mini challenge today: Retitle Your Current Read -- Oh Magic Hour

    If I were going to retitle The Returned, I'd choose:  

    Zombies: Kinda Sorta, But Not Really
    Reunited
    Um, I Thought You Were Dead




    I am a little bummed. Looks like the first Resurrection epsisode available is 104 on both Hulu and ABC. I hate not starting at the beginning. Perhaps they will release the first three episodes again during the summer.


     
    Saturday 

    Number of books I've read today: 0
    Total number of books I've read: 3
    Books: The First by Jason Mott (28 pages), The Choice by Jason Mott (32 pages), The Sparrow by Jason Mott (29 pages)

    I managed to get in one mini challenge today: Show An Author Some Love Bout of Books Challenge



    Friday 

    Number of books I've read today: 0
    Total number of books I've read: 3
    Books: The First by Jason Mott (28 pages), The Choice by Jason Mott (32 pages), The Sparrow by Jason Mott (29 pages)

    I am bummmed that I will not be able to participate in any of the Twitter chats. Those chats are so crazy and fun. Next time...

    Still chugging through The Returned. I am pretty sure that I am going to be able meet my reading goals for this read-a-thon. HUZZAH!


    Thursday 
    Number of books I've read today: 1
    Total number of books I've read: 3
    Books: The First by Jason Mott (28 pages), The Choice by Jason Mott (32 pages), The Sparrow by Jason Mott (29 pages)

    It looks like I am not going to have time to visit other participants this week :-( Next week looks much better so I will try to visit some of you bookish people then. The Sparrow by Jason Mott is free on Amazon right now.

    "In this short story by Jason Mott, author of The Returned, one determined couple seeks to reunite a young girl with the father who thought he had lost her forever…" - Amazon


     
    Wednesday 

    Number of books I've read today: 1
    Total number of books I've read: 2
    Books: The First by Jason Mott (28 pages), The Choice by Jason Mott (32 pages)

    These novellas are working out well. I am making a a little bit of progress each day. Slow and steady wins the race. Ha! The Choice by Jason Mott is free on Amazon right now.

    "In this short story by Jason Mott, author of The Returned, a man is forced to choose between the life he has now, and the one he thought was gone forever…" - Amazon



    Tuesday 

    Number of books I've read today: 1
    Total number of books I've read: 1
    Books: The First by Jason Mott (28 pages)

    I have decided to tackle the books surrounding The Returned which has been adapted into the ABC television show Resurrection. The First is free on Amazon right now.

    "In Jason Mott's haunting and unforgettable debut novel, The Returned, an impossible miracle is occurring all across the globe. Read how it all begins in this short story, The First." - Amazon



    Monday

    Number of books I've read today: 0
    Total number of books I've read: 0
    Books: 0

    I plan to read four books during the read-at-thon. Still deciding on what to read.

    I am going to do everything on one page to simplify things. It is going to be a busy week for me.




    What are you going to read during the bout?



    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. - From the Bout of Books team

    Bout of Books

    Wednesday, September 25, 2013

    #Fraterfest Read-a-Thon #2 October 3rd through the 8th

    Join us for #Fraterfest (hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer)! We'll be reading from the following: Rhiannon Frater books and/or books in one of these genres: paranormal, horror, mystery, suspense, zombie,vampire, shapeshifter, witch, dystopian, post-apocalyptic, ghost, etc.

    For more details and to sign up, click the banner below.


    Caffeinated Book Reviewer


    Events
    Daily challenges with a chance to win prize
    Twitter Party on Sunday October 6th from 4 pm (EST) to 5 pm (EST) with chances to win prizes and swag
    Main Giveaway (INT) Book of Your Choice

    Friday, June 21, 2013

    Library Books Read-A-Thon | June 21 - 28 2013

    Easy peezy, nice and breezy!




    The goal of this read-a-thon is to read as many library books as possible. If you are like me you always have books that are close to due that need to be done and fast so this read-a-thon is a great time to get those books done and get them back to the library. I'm not going to be picky.  
    If you want to read your own books go ahead. I just love read-a-thons so I would love anybody who could join. - Rachael Turns Pages


    Library Books Read-A-Thon hosted by Rachael Turns Pages. Another tool in my quest to read 100 books by August 31, 2012. I came across this read-a-thon on Darlene's Book Nook.

    This read-a-thon is right up my alley. I always have books that are close to due that need to be finished fast. And I have some books of my own that need to be read and posted to find a new home. My shelves need more room. LOL!


    Are you participating in this event? What are you planning on reading during this week?




    Tuesday, June 4, 2013

    Won't you join me in the Wicked Wildfire Read-A-Thon?

    I am determined to read 100 books this year. In looking at my reading patterns on Goodreads, I discovered that I read on pace up until September. Then, I tend to fall off. My plan this year? Front load.

    I am trying to reach my 100-book goal by the end of August. Or at the very least, read as many as I can by then so that I can coast during the remaining months of 2013. I have found Dewey's 24-Hour Read-a-Thon and Bout of Books 7.0 Read-a-Thon helpful in keeping up my pace and motivation.

    So I have decided to join the Wicked Wildfire Read-A-Thon to keep things moving along.

    Won't you join me?


    WW Read-a-Thon


    The Wicked Wildfire Read-A-Thon is a time when we all get together to dedicate the days of June 7-14 to as much reading as possible. You read as much as you can in order to get yourself a little further through that huge to-read pile! We know real life gets in the way and even if you can’t participate more than one day, you’re welcome to join in on the fun!

    In the meanwhile, we will be hosting book-related challenges where you can win some awesome prizes and have a Twitter party at the hashtag #WWReadathon! You can posts updates on your blog, Twitter, Goodreads or Facebook — as long as the profile is public and we all can enjoy your reading progress! - My Shelf Confessions




    I'll post my all of my Wicked Wildfire updates to this page. Please drop by this blog post during the week to offer encouragement, say hello, discuss these books, or just peep at my status updates. I'll also be participating in the 8th Annual MotherReader 48-Hour Book Challenge this weekend. Whoa mama! That's a lot.


    Saturday, June 8


    • Hours Read: 13.5
    • Social Hours: 0
    • Books Read: 7
    • Pages Read: 1384

    You can see what I read here.

    Sunday, June 9


    • Hours Read: 9.5
    • Social Hours: 0
    • Books Read: 3
    • Pages Read: 758

    You can see what I read here.

    My eyes are super tired. I may try to get in an audiobook tomorrow.

    Monday, June 10


    • Books Read: 1
    • Pages Read: 124 (based on the paperback)

    Today, I am listening to The Red Dragon (Stories from the Golden Age) by L. Ron Hubbard.  It's an action-adventure (American pulp fiction) story set in 1930s China. It is a multicast performance with music and sound effects.



    I had planned to save this for Devourer of Books' We’re Listening Audiobook Week 2013 event next week. My eyes need something quick and easy - so I going with the flow. I posted my CD audiobook copy of The Red Dragon (2 CDs, approx. 2 hours, unabridged) on PaperBackSwap.


    Tuesday, June 11


    • Books Read: 1
    • Pages Read: 128  (based on the paperback)

    Today, I am re-listening to The Iron Duke (Stories from the Golden Age) by L. Ron Hubbard. It is a multicast performance with music and sound effects.



    I posted my CD audiobook copy of The Iron Duke (2 CDs, approx. 2 hours, unabridged) on PaperBackSwap.

    Wednesday, June 12


    • Books Read: 0
    • Pages Read: 248 (based on the paperback)

    Today, I am starting the audiobook of Beautiful Darkness (Caster Chronicles #2) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.


    Thursday, June 13


  • Books Read: 1
  • Pages Read: 528 (based on the paperback)

  • Today, I am finishing up Beautiful Darkness. I am not liking it as much as Beautiful Creatures.



    Friday, June 14


    • Books Read: 1
    • Pages Read: 320

    Today, I am re-starting book 2 of the Jane Wheel Mysteries series, Dead Guy's Stuff by Sharon Fiffer. This book has been floating around on TBR for months.




    This was a great reading week for me. I am getting closer and closer to my 100-book goal. I can see it in sight! Sadly, I didn't get a chance to do much socializing during this event. I am going to try and visit the other participants later on in the month.

    I hope to participate Wonderfully Wicked Read-A-Thon II later this year.


    Tuesday, April 30, 2013

    #iamreading | LEVEL 26 series | The Bout of Books

    I will be reading the digi-novel series Level 26 all week during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon. It is a three book series that includes Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations. I have been meaning to read the series for quite a while.

    What are you going to read during the bout?

    The Dark Origins series centers around a rogue serial-killer hunter. Steve Dark is head of a highly secret and incredibly skilled black ops element within the U.S. government, which is tasked with finding and bringing to justice the most brutal and horrific murderers in the world. - The Book Depository



    Level 26: Dark Origins

    • Authors: Anthony E. Zuiker (creator of the CSI television franchise) with Duane Swierczynski
    • ISBN-10: 0451232380
    • Paperback: 432 pages

    This book has video extras so you can read and watch. Oooh la la!
    "About every twenty pages, you will have the option of logging in to experience a digital cyber-bridge—a three-minute motion picture scene with A-list actors you might’ve seen in blockbuster films and award winning TV shows. Before your eyes, the characters will spring to life, crime scene details will explode off the screen... "

    By the way, there are 20+ copies (paperbacks + hardcovers) of Dark Origins available on PaperBackSwap.com right now (including a hardcover that I posted). The hardcover ISBN is 0525951253. Order a copy and read along with me.




    Dark Prophecy: A Level 26 Thriller Featuring Steve Dark
    • Authors: Anthony E. Zuiker with Duane Swierczynski
    • ISBN-10: 0451234936
    • Paperback: 464 pages

    Short Description via The Book Depository:
    Steve Dark is a man with a unique talent for catching serial killers. Now he's on a mission to embrace his destiny, unbound by authorities, moral or otherwise, and supported by a mysterious benefactor with unknown goals of her own.




    Dark Revelations: A Level 26 Thriller Featuring Steve Dark

    • Authors: Anthony E. Zuiker with Duane Swierczynski
    • ISBN-10: 0451235975
    • Paperback: 417 pages

    Short Description via The Book Depository:
    The conclusion to the groundbreaking Level 26 trilogy, a series of edgy, unconventional thrillers about an FBI operative tasked with the ultimate search-and-destroy mission: to take down the world's most dangerous serial killers.


    ADDED May 13, 2013



  • Authors: Bram Stoker
  • ISBN-13: 9780978927097
  • eBook: 452 pages



  • Please drop by this blog post during the week of May 13th to offer encouragement, say hello, discuss these books, or just peep at my status updates. 

    Goals

    • Read 3 books (total of 1313 pages): Dark Origins, Dark Prophecy, and Dark Revelations
    • Participate in a Twitter chat. [DONE]
    • Visit 5 fellow Bout of Book 7.0 read-a-thon-ers daily
      • I realize that I have been a bit of a blog creeper this week. I have been visiting and not commenting. I am going back to comment on the blogs that I have visited. I'll add them to my update comments.

     

    Updates

    Monday (May 13)
    While checking my Twitter timeline, I realized that I had missed the start of Bite-Sized Dracula. So instead of starting Dark Origins... I started reading Dracula. SMH. [I have the Dracula ebook above so I am filling in with Bite-Sized Dracula's extras.]

    Do consider joining me in the read-along. It's a neat way to read a classic. The actual text of the novel is posted on the blog, so you don't need a copy. The BSD blog posts a new portion daily (it started May 3). We should able to catch up to the blog by the end of the read-a-thon without throwing off our other reading.

    Tuesday (May 14)
    Wednesday (May 15)
    Thursday (May 16)
    Well, I realize that I have picked some pretty dark reads for this read-a-thon. I don't usually read books with serial killers or vampires as the primary characters. So I find it interesting that the multi-media aspect was compelling enough to reel me in for the read-a-thon. 

    Do you know of any other books that have a multi-media component?

    I think that scheduled reading might be best for the Dark Origins series anyway. It is VERY dark. The cyber-bridges are enhancing the novels though - so I am happy that I chose to read the series. 

    I am going to need something shiny happy to read next week. Any suggestions?

    Friday (May 17)
    Saturday (May 18)

    Sunday (May 19)


    Overall, I am pleased with my read-a-thon results. I would have liked to participate in more of the challenges. The week just was just too busy. I did get to check out a lot of blogs though. There are so many good book blogs out there. I could spend days reading about books and not actually read one. LOL! I am going to try and visit some more blogs between now and the next bout. I definitely plan to participate in the next one.

    Will you be participating in the next bout?

    I noticed that a number of bouters are using the Google Friends Connect (at least until it goes away) and bloglovin' widgets for followers. I have added them both to my site. Please follow my blog and I'll do the same for you.

    Thanks for dropping by to visit!

    #iamreading

    Monday, April 29, 2013

    I'm In! The Bout of Books Read-a-thon



    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 13th and runs through Sunday, May 19th 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 7.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team


    Bout of Books