Beat the Heat Read-a-Thon UPDATES Week One

GOALS:

• Read at least 150 pages a day
• Read at least 6 books over these two weeks
• Complete three mini-challenges

WEEK ONE

Monday August 24th

Number of pages: 336

Total pages read: 336

Finished books: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead

Currently Reading: N/A

Tuesday August 25th

Number of pages: N/A

Total pages read: 336

Finished books: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead

Currently Reading: N/A

Wednesday August 26th

Number of pages: N/A

Total pages read: 336

Finished books: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead

Currently Reading: N/A

Thursday August 27th

Number of pages: 206

Total pages read: 542

Finished books: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead

Currently Reading: The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski

Friday August 28th

Number of pages: 97

Total pages read: 639

Finished books: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead

Currently Reading: The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski

Saturday August 29th

Number of pages: 99

Total pages read: 738

Finished books: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski

Currently Reading: 

Sunday August 30th

Number of pages: 205

Total pages read: 943

Finished books: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski
Kill Devil Hills by Sarah Darlington

Currently Reading: N/A

Books read in Week One

Comment below and show me your update page! I'll be sure to check it out!

Beat the Heat Read-a-Thon SIGN-UP!

The Rules:

• The Beat the Heat Readathon runs from August 24th at 12:00 AM to September 6th at 11:59 PM. What does this readathon entail, you ask? Well, read as much or as little as you want – the main point is to READ! You set your own goal, and for three weeks you read as many books as you can/want to reach your goal!
• There will be mini-challenges throughout the Readathon for participants, along with a grand prize giveaway at the end!
• Sign up at Phantasmic Reads or at Novel Heartbeat. You may join whenever you like, but to be eligible for our grand prize giveaway, you must sign up by August 28th.
• To join, all you have to do is make a sign-up post – even if it’s just a “Let’s do this!” thing – and add your post URL to the linky below! You can put your goals and progress (will be required for the final giveaway) in your sign-up post, or you can make it separate. Totally up to you! (You are welcome to use the template we provide in the kick-off post as well.)
• In order to enter for the grand prize, you must have a post to keep track of your progress so we can see that you participated.
• Follow along on Twitter and share your progress with the hashtag#BtHReadathon!

So I'm (Sydney) going to be joining! Right after Bout of Books, I'm on to my second read-a-thon! It starts today!

Bout of Books Update 7: August 23rd

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, 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

My Goals:
- Read at least 3 books
- Complete at least 3 challenges
- Read at least 1200 pages

I've never previously participated in a read-a-thon, but I hope it all goes well!

DAY 1: August 17th
Number of pages read: 392
Total pages read: 392
Finished books: N/A
Currently Reading: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead

Fictional World Travel

DAY 2: August 18th
Number of pages read: 97
Total pages read: 489
Finished books: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
Currently Reading: N/A

Book Scavenger Hunt

DAY 3: August 19th
Number of pages read: 312
Total pages read: 801
Finished books: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
The Distance Between Us by Kasie West
Currently Reading: N/A

MASH

DAY 4: August 20th
Number of pages read: N/A (I guess a day off :P)
Total pages read: 801
Finished books: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
The Distance Between Us by Kasie West
Currently Reading: N/A

Four Seasons Book Covers

DAY 5: August 21st
Number of pages read: 98
Total pages read: 899
Finished books: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
The Distance Between Us by Kasie West
Currently Reading: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead

Character Soulmates

DAY 6: August 22nd
Number of pages read: 309
Total pages read: 1298
Finished books: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
The Distance Between Us by Kasie West

One Week Girlfriend by Monica MurphyCurrently Reading: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead

DAY 7: August 23rd
Number of pages read: 141
Total pages read: 1439
Finished books: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
The Distance Between Us by Kasie West

One Week Girlfriend by Monica MurphyCurrently Reading: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead

What to Read Next

So I completed all of my goals! I read three books, over 1200 pages, and completed 6 challenges! Comment below so I can see your final update!

July Read, August TBR

Haha, I know I'm about a month late, but I like to keep it updated on my blog. So I already know what I've read in August, but I had a list from the beginning, and I can add a few books that I want to read in the next week and a half.

July Read:
A Cold Legacy by Megan Shepherd
3.5 stars

Voyager by Diana Gabaldon
3.5 stars

Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
3.5 stars

August TBR:

• Frostbite by Richelle Mead
• Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers

BOOK CLUB PICKS (Square in Wonderland - link here):

• Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
• The Distance Between Us by Kasie West

Thanks for reading! Comment below and let me know what you are reading in August!

May Read, June TBR

Once again, I know it's late but I want my blog updated!

May Read:
Keeping Her by Cora Carmack
3 stars

The Heir by Kiera Cass
3 stars

These Broken Stars by Aime Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
4 stars

Take a Chance by Abbi Glines
2.5 stars

This Night so Dark by Aime Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
4 stars

One More Chance by Abbi Glines
3 stars

June TBR:

• This Shattered World by Aime Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
• Faking It by Cora Carmack
• Through the Zombie Glass by Gena Showalter

Thank you for reading! Comment if there is any reviews you want to see.

June Read, July TBR

I know that was a few months ago but I'm trying to keep my blog updated. Just for the sake of what books I've read, I created this list.

June Read:
Through the Zombie Glass by Gena Showalter
3 stars

The Queen of Zombie Hearts by Gena Showalter
2.5 stars

Everything That Makes You by Moriah McStay
3 stars

The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd
5 stars

Her Dark Curiosity by Megan Shepherd
3.5 stars

July TBR:

• A Cold Legacy by Megan Shepherd (it's the only one I'm sure I'll read)

BOOK CLUB PICKS (Square in Wonderland - link here):

• Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

Thank you for reading, I know it's definitely late, but better late than never! :D

Bout of Books 14: What to Read Next Challenge

The What to Read Next challenge is hosted by Sarah Reads Too Much and is all about recommending three books you read this year! Make sure you check out her blog because she is going to be posting one big compiled list! I'm super excited, so on with the challenge!

1. The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski

This book has politics, romance, and a wonderful fantasy world! It's worth it to see how the characters interact and how Kestrel fits into this exciting world!

2. The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd

In this historical book, a girl sets off to find her father but quickly realizes that sometimes, some things are better left in the dark. This book is scary, intense, thrilling, and a bit romantic. One of my favourite books so far this year!

3. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

After watching the TV show (first 7 episodes) I knew I had to read it! It is one of my favourites now! The historical romance is beautiful and heartbreaking! Jamie and Claire are an amazing couple who go through so much, but it makes for a beautiful story.

Thanks for reading! Consider what I recommended, because they are great!