Bout of Books 14: Wrap Up

I'm wrapping up my week during Bout of Books.   It was fun and I enjoyed doing most of the challenges.  I hope everyone who participated had fun as well! 

My Daily Stats: 

 Day 1/August 17: 
    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling audiobook = 92 pages        
    Memoirs of and Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks = 12 pages 

Day 2/August 18: 
    Nancy Drew The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene audiobook = 65 pages
    Memoirs of and Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks = 21 pages

Day 3/August 19:
   Nancy Drew The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene audiobook = 70 pages
   Memoirs of and Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks = 20 pages

Day 4/August 20:
   Nancy Drew The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene audiobook = 45 page
   Memoirs of and Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks = 10 pages

Day 5/August 21:
   The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt audiobook = 48 pages
   Memoirs of and Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks = 72 pages

Day 6/August 22:
   The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt audiobook = 34 pages
   Memoirs of and Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks = 26 pages

Day 7/August 23: 
   The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt audiobook = 30 pages
   Memoirs of and Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks = 62 pages


Page total for this week is: *drum roll please* 607 pages!

I didn't expect to read that much this week especially because of what I had going on, so I'd say this was a successful reading week.  I finished two audiobooks and read most of one book.  I would have liked to have finished Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend but I'm almost done so I will finish it soon.

I look forward to the next Bout of Books! :D

Bout of Books 14: What's Next Challenge

Bout of Books seventh challenge is presented by Sarah Reads Too Much. I'm going to be recommending 3 books for your fall TBR piles.  These books are awesome and everyone should read them! These are all recent reads for me so hopefully you'll read and enjoy them as much as I did.

Nimona by Noelle Stevenson - This graphic novel is dynamite.  Aside from being almost 300 pages (which rarely happens) it's funny and quirky and tells the story of a villain's sidekick.  The art is great and the dialogue is fantastic.  This is the kind of book that could turn someone on to a new genre if they didn't like graphic novels before.






Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch - If fantasy is something that you are interested in, this book is great.  It's the first in a series (or trilogy, not really sure).  Aside from the beautiful cover, the characters are dynamic and engaging.  AND Meira is a total badass, like she has become one of my favorite female characters ever.




The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins - This book is a thriller, no doubt about that.  It's a who done it with a twist.  I love trying to guess what happens in thrillers and mysteries before I read and I just couldn't get it.  The story is a bit slow at first, but keep going I promise it'll be worth the read, especially if you like being messed with.







What 3 books would you recommend to someone who's looking for their next book?  

Bout of Books 14: Road Trip Challenge

Bout of Books sixth challenge is presented by Steph in Wonderland. It's time for a road trip!  I'm going to pick four or five different places and then choose a book that is set in that place or that the author lives.  It's going to be fun.  Here we go!

Pennsylvania: Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King
Virginia: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
London: The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson
Toulouse, France: Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
St. Petersburg, Russian: The Kitchen Boy by Robert Alexander
Australia: The Year of Secret Assignments by Jaclyn Moriarty

Where would you stop on your road trip?

Bout of Books 14: Four Seasons Challenge

Bout of Books fourth challenge is presented by Sarah at Kimberlyfaye Reads.   It's a four seasons challenge. I'm going to pick a book for every season, however abstract it may turn out.  Hopefully, I'll be able to pull this one off!

Spring: The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
Summer: Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy by Gary D. Schmidt
Fall: Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King
Winter: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley



Which four books would you choose for you seasons?

Bout of Books 14: MASH Challenge

Bout of Books third challenge is presented by Sarah at Rocky Top Read Talk. We're going play MASH!  I haven't played this game since I was in my early years of high school so this should definitely be fun.  I'm going to play and I'll be back with the results!

Here are my possibilities! MASH

M = Malfoy Mansion (Harry Potter), A = Diamond Sector Apartments (Legend) , S = Shrieking Shack (Harry Potter), H = Number 4 Privet Drive (Harry Potter)

S/O                                                            Ride
Neville Longbottom (Harry Potter)                Flying Ford Anglia (Harry Potter)
Newt (The Maze Runner)                             The Rampion (Lunar Chronicles)
Clint Barton (Avengers/Hawkeye)                 Festus (Heroes of Olympus)
Lucien (A Court of Thorns and Roses)            Helicarrier (Avengers)
Carswell Thorne (Lunar Chronicles)               Hogwarts Express (Harry Potter)

City                                                Job
Hogsmede (Harry Potter)                 District Leader (The Hunger Games)
Denver (The Maze Runner)              Hogwarts Teacher (Harry Potter)
District 12 (The Hunger Games)       Camp Half-Blood Counselor (Percy Jackson)
Kenettra (The Young Elites)             Republic Guard (Legend)
New Beijing (Lunar Chronicles)         Artemis's Body Guard (Artemis Fowl)

Kids                                                            Pets
2                                                               Hedwig (Harry Potter)
3                                                               Mrs. O'Leary (Percy Jackson)
4                                                               Ollie (Legend)
1                                                               Despereaux (Tales of Despereaux)
0                                                               A Mockingjay (The Hunger Games)


And now for the results... Drum roll please!

I live in the Shrieking Shack with my s/o, Neville Longbottom in Denver.  We drive one of the helicarriers.  I work for Artemis Fowl as his body guard.  We don't have kids but Mrs. O'Leary (hell hound) keeps us company.

Doesn't sound too bad.  What would you choose if you did MASH book edition?

Bout of Books 14: Scavenger Hunt Challenge

Bout of Books second challenge is presented by The Book Monsters.  We're going on a scavenger hunt to find books for the following categories!

1. A Book that begins with "B" (for Bout of Books!)
2. A book you're planning to read/currently reading for Bout of Books
3. Blue Book(s)
4. Books from your favorite genre!
5. A book on your TBR shelf, or your full TBR shelves

"B" Books

Books Currently/ Planning to read

Blue Books

 Favorite genre

Current TBR pile







It's your turn to do the scavenger hunt!

Bout of Books 14: Fictional World Travel Challenge!

Bout of Books first challenge is presented by Between Library Shelves.  She has asked us to share up to six books set in foreign countries. I currently live in the U.S. so the books I have take place outside the U.S.  Each of these books take place in either current day, historical, or futuristic countries.  Without further ado, here are my choices. 

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein (Historical France)
Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Present Day Ireland)
The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson (Present Day London)
Cinder by Marissa Meyer (Futuristic China)
Rook by Sharon Cameron (Futuristic France)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Present Day Scotland/London)


What six books would you choose for a fictional world travel?

Bout of Books 14 read-a-thon

I love myself a good read-a-thon and this year I've found some good ones.  I've heard about Bout of Books for a couple of years and now I think it's time I just dive into it.  There's no better way to read than with a bunch of people who are also reading. :D

The official details: 

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 17th and runs through Sunday, August 23rd 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 14 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog.  -- From the Bout of Books team 

So I've decided that this week will act as a guide for me to get through part of my August TBR and my book club book.  I will be reading [read: try to read] some of these books. 

What a beautiful last minute find!  I'm glad I stumbled across this madness in time.  Happy reading all and I'll see you on the other side.