#ReadingCram Wrap-Up

Hello all!

Welcome to my wrap up post for the

#ReadingCram Readathon!

It was hosted by

Dana Square 

and

Juliababyjen's Reading Room.

I completed these books:

The Assassin and the Desert (Throne of Glass 0.2) by Sarah J. Maas

The Assassin and the Underworld (Throne of Glass 0.3) by Sarah J. Maas

The Assassin and the Empire (Throne of Glass 0.4) by Sarah J. Maas

A Wrinkle in Time (Time #1) by Madeleine L'Engle

Nick and Norahs Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan

Suitcase of Stars (Enchanted Emporium #1) by Pierdomenico Baccalario

Storm Front (The Dresden Files #1) by Jim Butcher

My goal was 6 and I hit 7. YAY!!

That also means I hit my main goal of 60 books.

I am so glad I joined this Readathon!

It was so much fun!

Here are some of the challenges I completed:

#ReadingCram Sign Up

#ReadingCram Challenge: TBR

#ReadingCram Challenge: Teaser Tuesday

#ReadingCram Challenge: Top 10 of 2013

#ReadingCram Challenge: Fave Book to Movie

#ReadingCram Challenge: Songs for 2013 reads

#ReadingCram Challenge: Spell It Out

#ReadingCram Challenge: 2014 Anticipated Book Releases!

I hope everyone had as much fun as I did!

Great job to the hosts!

#ReadingCram Challenge: 2014 Anticipated Book Releases!

Hello all!

Welcome to the last challenge of the

#ReadingCram Readathon!

For this challenge, hosted by

Alex @ Book Chick.

Just list your most highly anticipated books of 2014!

So, here we go...

The books I can't wait to get my hands on are:

City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments #6)

by Cassandra Clare

ΕRCHOMAI, SEBASTIAN HAD SAID.

I am coming.

Darkness returns to the Shadowhunter world. As their society falls apart around them, Clary, Jace, Simon and their friends must band together to fight the greatest evil the Nephilim have ever faced: Clary’s own brother. Nothing in the world can defeat him — must they journey to another world to find the chance? Lives will be lost, love sacrificed, and the whole world changed in the sixth and last installment of the Mortal Instruments series!

Burn (Pure #3) by Julianna Baggott

Inside the Dome, Patridge has taken his father's place as leader of the Pures. His struggle has led him here, intent upon bringing down the Dome from the inside, with the help of a secret resistance force. But things are not as simple from his new position of power and he finds himself tempted by his father's words: perhaps if the world is to survive it needs the Dome - and Partridge - to rule it...

As Partridge's resolve weakens, Pressia and Bradwell continue piecing together the clues left to them from the time before the Detonations. It is their hope that they will be able to heal the Wretches, and free them from their monstrous fusings and the Dome's oppression once and for all. But everything depends, too, on Partridge. Separated by distance and history, can they still trust their friend and ally? Or is the world doomed to an eternity of war and hardship?

Cress (Lunar Chronicles #3) by Marissa Meyer

Rapunzel’s tower is a satellite. She can’t let down her hair—or her guard.

In this third book in the bestselling Lunar Chronicles series, Cinder and Captain Thorne are fugitives on the run, with Scarlet and Wolf in tow. Together, they’re plotting to overthrow Queen Levana and her army.

Their best hope lies with Cress, who has been trapped on a satellite since childhood with only her netscreens as company. All that screen time has made Cress an excellent hacker—unfortunately, she’s just received orders from Levana to track down Cinder and her handsome accomplice.

When a daring rescue goes awry, the group is separated. Cress finally has her freedom, but it comes at a high price. Meanwhile, Queen Levana will let nothing stop her marriage to Emperor Kai. Cress, Scarlet, and Cinder may not have signed up to save the world, but they may be the only ones who can.

Here are some others I am looking forward to...

The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare

The Book Of Life (All Souls Trilogy #3) by Deborah Harkness

(Untitled) Penryn and the End of Days #3 by Susan Ee

Sea of Shadows (Age of Legends #1) by Kelley Armstrong

And many more!!

So, what books are you looking forward to in 2014?

#ReadingCram Challenge: Book to Movie Favorites

Hello all!

I am taking place in the 

#ReadingCram Read-a-thon!

Today's challenge is about picking

your favorite book to movie of 2013...

or of all time, I guess. lol

I wasn't exactly clear so I will do both!

Of course, my favorite 2013 Release would be

Catching Fire!

Book

Movie 

My favorite book to movie of all time ever?

The Princess Bride!

Maybe it was because I knew the movie so well before I read

the book, but I just way preferred the movie!

Book

Movie!

This is still a fave of mine today.

If it's on, I will watch it every time.

LOVE IT!

As you wish.

#ReadingCram Challenge #3: Top 10 of 2013

Hello all!

Welcome to Day 3 of the #ReadingCram!

Today's Challenge is to list the Top 10 books

that I read in 2013. This might be difficult!

These are in no particular order,

because all of these books were fantastic!

Here we go!

1. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman [Review]

2. Clockwork Princess (Infernal Devices #3) by Cassandra Clare [Review]

3. Fire Country (Country Saga #1) by David Estes [Review]

4. The Mad Scientist's Daughter by Cassandra Rose Clarke [Review]

5. Stung (Stung #1) by Bethany Wiggins [Review]

6. These Broken Stars (Starbound #1) by Amie Kaufman [Review]

7. The Lost Prince (Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten #1) by Julie Kagawa [Review]

8. A Dark Faerie Tale Series Omnibus by Alexia Purdy [Review]

9. The Earth Dwellers (Dwellers #4) by David Estes [Review]

10. The Man Who Walked in Darkness (Miles Franco #2) by Chris Strange [Review]

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As far as progress on reading goes...I'm not making much! For some reason, I just cannot sit down to read. This madness has got to stop if I'm going to reach my goal! Wish me luck cause I'm gonna need it.

#ReadingCram Challenge #2/Teaser Tuesday!

Hello all!

Today is Challenge #2 for the #ReadingCram Read-a-thon!

Today's Challenge @ Book Loving Hippo:

Open the book you are reading to a random page

and post TWO sentences on Twitter or Facebook!

I have linked my tweet, HERE!

For the life of me, I could not figure out how to 

go to an individual post to get the correct link on Facebook!

Also, this goes right along with my usual meme, 

Teaser Tuesday

hosted by Should Be Reading!

So, I think I will post for both in this post!

TEASER:

"Man. I am punctuating and I am puncturing and I am punching the air 

with my body as my fingers press hard into the chords. 

Sweat, malice, and hunger pour from me."

This Teaser is from

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

by Rachel Cohn!

It all starts when Nick asks Norah to be his girlfriend for five minutes. He only needs five minutes to avoid his ex-girlfriend, who’s just walked in to his band’s show. With a new guy. And then, with one kiss, Nick and Norah are off on an adventure set against the backdrop of New York City—and smack in the middle of all the joy, anxiety, confusion, and excitement of a first date.

This he said/she said romance told by YA stars Rachel Cohn and David Levithan is a sexy, funny roller coaster of a story about one date over one very long night, with two teenagers, both recovering from broken hearts, who are just trying to figure out who they want to be—and where the next great band is playing.

Told in alternating chapters, teeming with music references, humor, angst, and endearing side characters, this is a love story you’ll wish were your very own. Working together for the first time, Rachel Cohn and David Levithan have combined forces to create a book that is sure to grab readers of all ages and never let them go.

#ReadingCram Challenge #1 - TBR

Hello all!

Today starts off the #ReadingCram 

End of the Year 2013

Read-a-thon and it goes until Dec 22nd!

It is hosted by

Dana Square

and Juliababyjen's Reading Room!

I am SO excited about this because I am

really far behind on my main goal of 60 books.

I still need to finish 6 books just to meet that goal.

Hopefully, I can hit my goal!

*Fingers Crossed*

As part of the first Challenge during #ReadingCram, I am supposed to list my TBR for this Read-a-thon. Realistically, I could probably read the 6 books I need to meet my goal. Therefore, I will set my goal for six books!

1. A Wrinkle In Time (The Time Quintet #1) by Madeleine L'Engle 

2. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn

3. The Assassin and the Desert (Throne of Glass 0.2) by Sarah J. Maas

4. The Assassin and the Underworld (Throne of Glass 0.3) by Sarah J. Maas

5. The Assassin and the Empire (Throne of Glass 0.4) by Sarah J. Maas

6. The Girl with the Silver Eyes by Willo Davis Roberts

Alternative Choices would be:

Stardust by Neil Gaiman

The Evolution Trilogy by David Estes

This is How by Augusten Burroughs

Well alrighty, guess I better get started reading!

#ReadingCram Read-a-thon Dec 9-22!

Hello all!

I am so behind on my goals and kind of starting to freak out.

So, I have decided to participate in another Read-a-thon!

This is the End of the Year 2013 #ReadingCram.

It is being held from December 9th - 22nd.

The wonderful hosts are

Juliababyjen's Reading Room

and

Dana Square!

I don't know what books I will be reading yet,

but I need 6 to meet my goal for the year!

Woo! That's a lot in a month for me!

I don't know if it's possible,

but it should be fun trying! LOL

Here are the Challenges you can look forward to seeing: 

-Dec. 9  TBR Challenge (Hosted by Jen @JuliababyJen's ReadingRoom)

-Dec 10  Teaser Challenge --Open the current book you are reading to a random page and post 2 sentences on Twitter or Facebook and leave the link

Hosted by Tanya @ BookLovingHippo

-Dec 11 Top Ten Books You Read in 2013--make a post, take a pic, leave links Hosted by Jessica @ Let Me Tell You A Story

-Dec 12 Spine Poetry--using any books you've read in 2013--leave a link of pic

-Dec 13 Favorite Book-to-Movie Release in 2013--post on Twitter or Facebook, leave a link

Hosted by Emily @ FallingForYA

-Dec 14 Seasonal Challenge (must be books read in 2013) post links

Recommend a book good for a snow day

Recommend a book good for a rainy day

Recommend a book good for a beach day

Recommend a book good for a spooky night

Hosted by Michelle @ Book Briefs

-Dec 15 Twitter Synopsis Challenge--pick any book read in 2013, and describe the book using only 166 characters.  May do on any social site, leave link Hosted by Cindi @ Mommasez

-Dec. 16 Movie cast challenge--pick any book read in 2013, and create a real life cast of characters--post links

Hosted by Alex @ BookChick

-Dec 17 Song Challenge--pick any book read in 2013, and choose a song(s) that best describes the book.  You can even create a playlist if you want!--post links to songs (youtube, spotify, etc) Hosted by Tanya @ Book Hippo

-Dec 18 Post a Review Challenge--leave a link to any review you posted for a book read in 2013--any site where review is Munira @ In Vogue With Books

-Dec 19 Spine Poetry--any books read in 2013, but must use titles that have 4 words or less for this one Tressa @ Tressa's Wishful Endings

-Dec 20 Spell it out challenge--Use the first letter in any book you read in 2013 to spell out a word--can choose first name, initials, your birthday month, or your zodiac sign. Post links

EX.  J--Just One Day by Gayle Forman

E--Enclave by Ann Aguiree

N--Never Fade by Alexandra Bracken

N--Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

Y--You Are Mine by Janael Falor

For the letters Q,U,V,X,Y,& Z they can be anywhere in the title

Hosted by Kim @ kimberlyfayereads

-Dec 21 Most Anticipated 2014 Releases--post links

Hosted by Alex @ BookChick

-Dec 22  Wrap Up Post  Hosted By Dana Square 

Readathon: Bout of Books 6.0

Hello all!
It's time again for Bout of Books!!
Here are some details from the BoB 6.0 Team:

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 7th and runs through Sunday, January 13th 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 6.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog.  -From the Bout of Books 6.0 team

I am not sure which books I am going to read yet, 

but would like to complete at least two!

I know that doesn't sound like much,

but well, it is to me. LoL

Here are some books I desperately need to finish.

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From Left to Right:
1. Shadowhunters and Downworlders by Cassandra Clare
2. Talisman of El by Alecia Stone
3. Stone of Darkness by Resa Nelson
3.5 (No Pic) The Dragon's Egg by Resa Nelson
4. Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn

Below is where I will update my progress in BoB 6.0.

Below that is the schedule for BoB.

Let's do this thing ya'll.

UPDATES
1/7
Number of books I’ve read today: .1
Total number of books I’ve read: .1
Books read: Nexus (Nexus #1) by Ramez Naam
Today #insixwords: This book blew my socks off!
Final Tally: 1
Review HERE!

1/8
Number of books I’ve read today: 25 %
Total number of books I’ve read: 1.25
Books read: Nexus by Ramez Naam, Talisman of El by Alecia Stone
Today #insixwords: Hard to get into new book. 
Final Tally: 1.25

1/9
Number of books I’ve read today:
Total number of books I’ve read:
Books read:
Today #insixwords:
Things I learned on Twitter:
Final Tally:

1/10
Number of books I’ve read today:
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Today #insixwords:
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Final Tally:

1/11
Number of books I’ve read today:
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Today #insixwords:
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1/12
Number of books I’ve read today:
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1/13
Number of books I’ve read today:
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I am so embarrassed of my EPIC FAIL! 

Oh well, do better next time. 

Official #boutofbooks 6.0 Schedule

This schedule can also be found on the Schedule page.

Challenges/Giveaways

Monday1/7

Scientific Discovery - The Book Barbies

Tuesday 1/8

Guess the Cover - Never Too Fond of Books

Favorite/Funniest Cover - Ms. Buff's Blog

Wednesday 1/9

Page 48 Challenge - Booking In Heels

Thursday 1/10

Book Spine Poetry - Escape Through the Pages

Vampires in Popular Fiction - The One with Rachel's Book

Friday 1/11

Rewrite the Synopsis - A Daydreamer's Thoughts

Saturday 1/12

Name Your Book Crack - Bookgoonie

Bookish Dress Up - Nyx Book Reviews 

Sunday 1/13

The New Year Resolution Challenge - Ex Libris

Twitter Chats

(chats last approximately one hour)

TZC = Time Zone Conversion 

Monday: 1pm CST (TZC)

Wednesday: 8pm CST (TZC)

Saturday: 10am CST (TZC)