Yes, I did it! I have signed up for the Bout of Books Read-A-Thon!
What is it, you ask? 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 5th and runs through Sunday, January 11th 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 read-a-thon information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog.
This challenge is great timing because my husband will be out of town from Monday, January 5th until Friday, January 9th. I am sure I can get a lot of reading done without him as a distraction (but seriously, I do love him). The number of books I read in a week varies; it can be as few as 1 or as many as 4 (I think that may be my maximum). I am going to try for six. It can be done, right? I just have to remember to take breaks for things like eating, bathing, walking the dog. My dog is not nearly as understanding of all my reading as my husband. But I love her anyway.
Who else is joining the Read-A-Thon?
It's great whenever a read-a-thon coincides with an empty house, unfortunately that never seems to be the case for me. Good luck with your goals; what a great way to kick off the new year!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carmel!
DeleteGood luck!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kwizgiver!
DeleteOh what I wouldn't give to be able to tackle six books in a week! Heck, some weeks I'm lucky if I can finish one thanks to kid/work/life!
ReplyDeleteKaren, I completely understand. That is why I am ind of glad we have no kids, just a dog and they require a bit less attention. ;) We will see if I can make that goal or not.
DeleteI have done Bout of Books in the past but I'm undecided on whether to sign up this time. It sounds like a great way to start off the year, but I'm working on getting my blog organized and more posts scheduled in advance...and I don't want to lose momentum there by taking a break to read read read!
DeleteHa, I know what you mean Jenna. That is why I'm glad my husband will be out of town. I'm sure I will take breaks to clean and blog, but I will get plenty done without him to distract me! Ha
DeleteGood luck! I wish I can spend an entire week reading. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joyous Reads, I am pretty excited for it!
DeleteHi! Just passing through to say good luck with the challenge! I just joined up as well. Hope to read at least 2 or 3 books but we'll see lol.
ReplyDeleteXo!
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