Monday, August 28, 2023

Bout of Books Update #7 & Wrap Up

 Bout of Books Update #4

I read 35 pages in Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells.

Probably my lowest BOB ever but my Mom died last month and we spent most of this week moving her things out of her apartment. So any I read is a win.


35 pages read today

270 pages read total

1 book finished

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Bout of Books Update #6

 I read 24 pages in Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells.


24 pages read today

235 pages read total 

1 book finished

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Bout of Books Update #5

 I read 26 pages in Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells.


26 pages read today

211 pages read total 

1 book finished

Friday, August 25, 2023

Bout of Books Update #4

I read 43 pages in Small Town Monsters by Diana Rodriguez Wallach and finished it. I started 13 rue Thérèse by Elena Mauli Shapiroread 20 pages and decided it was not for me. (Reading reviews definitely proved I made the right choice.) 


63 pages read today
185 pages read total 
1 book finished

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Bout of Books Update #3

 I read 46 pages in Small Town Monsters by Diana Rodriguez Wallach.


46 pages read today 

122 pages read total 

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Bout of Books Update #2

 

I read 42 pages in Small Town Monsters by Diana Rodriguez Wallach.


42 pages read today

76 pages read total 

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Bout of Books Update #1

 I read 34 pages in Small Town Monsters by Diana Rodriguez Wallach.


34 pages read today

Sunday, August 20, 2023

I'm Taking Part in Bout of Books!

 This will be our 27st time taking part in Bout of Books!



The Bout of Books readathon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It’s a weeklong readathon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 21st and runs through Sunday, August 27th in YOUR time zone. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are reading sprints, daily Discord questions, and exclusive Instagram challenges, but they’re all completely optional. For all Bout of Books 38 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team



Monday, July 24, 2023

Closing Survey

 

Closing Survey


1.How many books did you read during this readathon? Did you have any favorites?

I finished one and read from 3 others.

2. How many books did you finish?

One

3. Did you accomplish your goals for this readathon?

Yes, I really just wante to decompress and it worked.

4. How did your snacks and meals work out? Are there things you would change about the food and beverages side of your readathon for next time?

We didn't plan any this time. Def not our normal.

5. Did you enjoy this readathon? What was the most successful part of your readathon? What would you change for next time?

I'd prob go back to our normal routine of a little planning.

6. Will you be continuing your readathon reading past the end of our official readathon?

Yes, we read through Sunday evening.




Sunday, July 23, 2023

Opening Event Survey Reverse Readathon

 

Opening Event Survey:


1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?

The Woodlands, TX

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?

Finishing #NoEscape

3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?

I don't have anything.

4) Tell us a little something about yourself!

This last month has been a lot. We lost my mom last Friday.

5) What are your goals for this readathon?

Just to read and relax. We're spreading it out a bit through Sunday as the World Cup is on.



Monday, May 15, 2023

Bout of Books Update #7 & Wrap Up

I read 33 pages in Drift by C.J. Tudor and 16 The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown.

Once again we had a busy week during Bout of Books. I really wanted to finish I Must Betray You and Artificial Conditions and did that plus more. So I'm happy.


49 pages read today

571 pages read total 

3 books finished

Bottom 3 finsihed, top 3 well into.


Sunday, May 14, 2023

Bout of Books Update #6

I read 37 pages in Artificial Condition by Martha Wells and finished it. I started Apple Crush by Lucy Knisley, read 199 pages and finished it. I also started The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown and read 8 pages.


244 pages read today

522 pages read total 

3 books finished

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Bout of Books Update #5

 I read 39 pages in Artificial Condition by Martha Wells.


39 pages read today

278 pages read total 

1 book finished

Friday, May 12, 2023

Bout of Books Update #4

I read 35 pages in I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys and finished it. I also read 8 pages in Artificial Condition by Martha Wells and 27 pages in Drift by C.J. Tudor.


70 pages read today

239 pages read total 

1 book finished


Thursday, May 11, 2023

Bout of Books Update #3

I read 23 pages in Artificial Condition by Martha Wells and 44 pages in I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys.


67 pages read today

169 pages read total 

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Bout of Books Update #2

I read 68 pages in I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys.


68 pages read today
102 pages read total 

Tuesday, May 09, 2023

Bout of Books Update #1

I read 17 pages in Artificial Condition by Martha Wells and 17 pages in I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys.


34 pages read today

Sunday, May 07, 2023

I'm Taking Part in Bout of Books!x

 This will be our 26st time taking part in Bout of Books!




The Bout of Books readathon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It’s a weeklong readathon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 8th and runs through Sunday, May 14th in YOUR time zone. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are reading sprints, daily Discord questions, and exclusive Instagram challenges, but they’re all completely optional. For all Bout of Books 37 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team


Sunday, April 30, 2023

Closing Survey

 

How many books did you read during this readathon? Did you have any favorites?

5 and DNFd one. I read for 12 hours and aprox 878 pages.

We Band of Angels & They Called us Enemy were favs but all my books were really good.


How many books did you finish?

5


Did you accomplish your goals for this readathon?

I did. I really wanted to finish Angels and did so. I read all the books on my TBR too, aside from the DNF.


How did your snacks and meals work out? Are there things you would change about the food and beverages side of your readathon for next time?

We definitey went out less and that was nice. We had sandwiches and breakfast at home and some snacks.


Did you enjoy this readathon? What was the most successful part of your readathon? What would you change for next time?

I did! I loved staying at home, camping out on our new furniture. I may make dinner in the crockpot next time.


What Dewey’s social media sites did you visit during this readathon? What activities did you participate in? Do you plan to complete those activities over the remainder of the weekend?

Facebook and the main blog, here.




Hours 19-20

 

I finished They Called Us Enemy which was so good and think I'm gonna call it a night.


I read for 73 minutes

I read 40 pages

5 Books Finished