Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Bout of Books 13 Final Update!

This is my final update for Bout of Books!

So how did I do on my goals?
  • read at least 3 books - check! I actually finished seven books this week (Cress was finished, but I started it before the week started, which is why I actually read about 6 1/4 books).
  • read for at least three hours every day (180 minutes) - kind of check. I met this goal every day except Friday.
  • participate in at least one Twitter chat - check!
  • participate in at least two mini challenges - check! I actually participated in three mini challenges
  • ENJOY everything I am reading!! No forcing myself to read something I am not excited about - check! I read some really good books this week!
Progress:

Monday
Books Read: 1 1/4
Total Books Read: 1 1/4
Pages read: 478
Minutes Read: 275 ( about 4 1/2 hours)
Notes: Participated in the Bookish Survey Challenge. Internet was down for most of the day, so I got a lot of reading done. I finished Cress by Marissa Meyer (I started it on Saturday). then I started and finished Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers (amazing book!!).

 Tuesday
Books Read: 1
Total Books Read: 2 1/4
Pages Read: 325
Minutes Read: 205 (almost 3 1/2 hours)
Notes: Was reading an ARC, but I was not enjoying it so I stopped after 100 pages. I will probably go back to it after Bout of Books is over. I did start and finish The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson. I was a blubbering, sobbing mess at the end of it.

 Wednesday
Books Read: 1
Total Books Read: 3 1/4
Pages Read: 386
Minutes Read: 185 (just over 3 hours)
Notes: Participated in the Bout of Books Haiku Challenge. I finished another book and it is the second in a row to make me cry. It was Falling Into Place by Amy Zhang. I needed a lighter read after that so I started on a romance novel, The Duchess War by Courtney Milan. 

 Thursday
Books Read: 1
Total Books Read: 4 1/4
Pages Read: 302
Minutes Read: 185 (just over 3 hours)
Notes: Woke up at 3am, got a little reading done. Finished The Duchess War by Courtney Milan. Started The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. I got the bare minimum of reading done because I was tired and I was playing with my new Fitbit.

 Friday
Books Read: 0
Total Books Read: 4 1/4
Pages Read: 306
Minutes Read: 125 (just over 2 hours)
Notes: I did not meet my goal today, unfortunately. But after two days of waking up at 4 am, I was tired. The Night Circus was moving too slow for me so I started I Shall Be Near To You.


Saturday
Books Read: 1
Total Books Read: 5 1/4
Pages Read: 262
Minutes Read: 180 (3 hours)
Notes: Finished I Shall Be Near To You, which was an average book. Started the ARC of Because You'll Never Meet Me and I am loving this one so far. I did the Favorite Book Read Cover Challenge. I also participated in the Twitter chat. So much fun!


Sunday
Books Read: 1
Total Books Read: 6 1/4
Pages Read: 331
Minutes Read: 200 (a little over three hours)
Notes: I finished Because You'll Never Meet Me (one of the best books I have read this year). Read some more of The Story Of Us. 

Books I have read during Bout of Books:

 Cress by Marissa Meyer (click here for my review)
Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers (click here for my review)
The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson (click here for my review)
Falling Into Place by Amy Zhang (click here for my review)
The Duchess War by Courtney Milan (click here for my review)
I Shall Be Near To You by Erin Lindsey McGabe
Because You'll Never Meet Me by Leah Thomas

How did you do with Bout of Books?
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25 comments :

  1. Danni MaeMay 12, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Wow, only one day and you're already almost halfway there! Congrats! Wish my progress was as good :P

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    1. CynthiaMay 12, 2015 at 1:54 PM

      Thanks so much Danni! I do think that if My Internet had not been out, my numbers would not be as good. I am sure you are doing great. Good luck!

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    2. Danni MaeMay 16, 2015 at 5:38 PM

      Haha, we all need a push like that sometimes

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  2. CaytMay 13, 2015 at 2:35 AM

    Good job so far! :D I don't have many specific goals but I mostly want to get caught up on my ARCs and new purchases. So far I've read two books.

    Cayt @ Vicarious Caytastrophe

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    1. CynthiaMay 13, 2015 at 9:57 AM

      Thanks so much Cayt. Great job on your reading as well!

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  3. cookcreatereadMay 13, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Wow! Great reading so far! :)

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  4. anarmchairbytheseaMay 13, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    I've heard great things about The Sky is Everywhere, I might have to check it out. Looks like you're having a great week so far!

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    1. CynthiaMay 13, 2015 at 1:10 PM

      Thanks Bex. It was an amazing book! I hope you do check it out and that you enjoy it. :)

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  5. UnknownMay 14, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Great progress!

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  6. Captivated ReaderMay 14, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Happy reading to you and good luck with your reading goals! You're doing awesome with three books read so far. :-)

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  7. AnonymousMay 15, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    You've got quite a lot read so far! Great job. And I like that you mentioned not forcing yourself to read something you don't like :)

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    1. CynthiaMay 16, 2015 at 7:58 AM

      Thanks so much! I have actually succeeded in that goal pretty well. :)

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  8. Captivated ReaderMay 15, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Nice job on your progress!! Happy reading to you and I hope you reach your reading goal. I've finished two audiobooks and am a third of the way into another audiobook. It's been a busy day thus far for me, so haven't had much time to read today.... But am hoping to do some reading later on.

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  9. J Lenni DornerMay 17, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    J here, stopping by from the #boutofbooks challenge.
    I've followed your listed social media.
    Looks like you made a lot of progress. Great job!
    @JLenniDorner

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    1. CynthiaMay 18, 2015 at 1:08 PM

      Thanks so much J! And thanks for following me. I have followed you back as well. :)

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  10. nelamonsterMay 18, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    You're a reading machine. But the most important thing is that you enjoyed this week so much. I had a lot of fun as well!

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    1. CynthiaMay 18, 2015 at 1:08 PM

      Thanks so much! I agree that no matter how many books you read, the most important thing is that you loved the books you read. I am glad you had fun as well.

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  11. UnknownMay 18, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Whoa you did well this week - congrats!! :) I have Because You'll Never Meet on my NetGalley TBR shelf, and I think it will be the next book I'm going to pick up since you've seemed to really like it!

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    1. CynthiaMay 18, 2015 at 1:10 PM

      Thanks Sofia! Yes, you should read it ASAP. I think it is on the list of one of the best books I have read this year. It is so good!

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  12. TâniaMay 18, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Congrats on your progress. It's always great to meet our goals, right? But it's even better when he surpass them - congrats on the seven books. I don't think I could read the much.

    Happy readings! :)

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