Showing posts with label Bout of Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bout of Books. Show all posts

Monday, May 18, 2020

Bout of Books 28: Wrap-Up


Another great Bout of Books! I finished 20 books for a total of 6,025 pages! Didn't break my book total record but I did break the page total record! All of the books I read were rereads and it was really fun to revisit old friends!

The Books
Petticoat Ranch by Mary Connealy
Calico Canyon by Mary Connealy
Gingham Mountain by Mary Connealy
Montana Rose by Mary Connealy
The Husband Tree by Mary Connealy
Wildflower Bride by Mary Connealy
Doctor in Petticoats by Mary Connealy
Wrangler in Petticoats by Mary Connealy
Sharpshooter in Petticoats by Mary Connealy
Jennifer by Dee Henderson
Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson
The Negotiator by Dee Henderson
The Guardian by Dee Henderson
The Truth Seeker by Dee Henderson
The Protector by Dee Henderson
The Healer by Dee Henderson
The Rescuer by Dee Henderson
Paige Torn by Erynn Mangum
Paige Rewritten by Erynn Mangum
Paige Turned by Erynn Mangum

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Bout of Books 28: Day Six Update


Day Six Update

Books I Read Today: 
The Healer by Dee Henderson (267 pages)
The Rescuer by Dee Henderson 275 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
The Healer by Dee Henderson

Pages Read Today: 542

Total Books Finished: 16

Total Pages Read: 5,084

My Thoughts on Day Six:
My slowest day so far. But these books are the hardest in the series to get through emotionally and I also had some plans that cut into my reading time. But overall not a bad day!

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Bout of Books 28: Day Five Update


Day Five Update

Books I Read Today: 
The Truth Seeker by Dee Henderson (330 pages)
The Protector by Dee Henderson (322 pages)\
The Healer by Dee Henderson (53 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
The Truth Seeker by Dee Henderson
The Protector by Dee Henderson

Pages Read Today: 755

Total Books Finished: 15

Total Pages Read: 4,542

My Thoughts on Day Five:
I think I have to accept that I just can't read this series fast lol! Still made decent progress though!

Friday, May 15, 2020

Bout of Books 28: Day Four Update


Day Four Update

Books I Read Today: 
The Negotiator by Dee Henderson (296 pages)
The Guardian by Dee Henderson (275 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
The Negotiator by Dee Henderson
The Guardian by Dee Henderson

Pages Read Today: 571

Total Books Finished: 13

Total Pages Read: 3,787

My Thoughts on Day Four:
Not sure what was up with me today but I was reading a whole lot less than past days. For some reason I was easily distracted and since these books are a little more dense and detailed they just took me longer. Hopefully tomorrow will be better!

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Bout of Books 28: Day 3 Update


Day Three Update

Books I Read Today: 
Wrangler in Petticoats by Mary Connealy (314 pages)
Sharpshooter in Petticoats by Mary Connealy (315 pages)
Jennifer by Dee Henderson (154 pages)
Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson (312 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
Wrangler in Petticoats by Mary Connealy
Sharpshooter in Petticoats by Mary Connealy
Jennifer by Dee Henderson
Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson

Pages Read Today: 1,095

Total Books Finished: 11

Total Pages Read: 3,216

My Thoughts on Day Three:
Another great day! Had a few things that took some time out of my day but I still managed to get a lot read!

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Bout of Books 28: Day Two Update


Day Two Update

Books I Read Today: 
Montana Rose by Mary Connealy (232 pages)
The Husband Tree by Mary Connealy (315 pages)
Wildflower Bride by Mary Connealy (318 pages)
Doctor in Petticoats by Mary Connealy (318 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
Montana Rose by Mary Connealy
The Husband Tree by Mary Connealy
Wildflower Bride by Mary Connealy
Doctor in Petticoats by Mary Connealy

Pages Read Today: 1,183

Total Books Finished: 7

Total Pages Read: 2,121

My Thoughts on Day Two:
Had a really great day of reading despite getting a late start due to having trouble falling asleep the night before and sleeping in a bit!

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Bout of Books 28: Day One Update


Day One Update

Books I Read Today: 
Petticoat Ranch by Mary Connealy (285 pages)
Calico Canyon by Mary Connealy (284 pages)
Gingham Mountain by Mary Connealy (283 pages)
Montana Rose by Mary Connealy (86 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
Petticoat Ranch by Mary Connealy
Calico Canyon by Mary Connealy
Gingham Mountain by Mary Connealy

Pages Read Today: 938

Total Books Finished: 3

Total Pages Read: 938

My Thoughts on Day One:
Got off to a decent start and surpassed my goal for the day!

Monday, May 11, 2020

Bout of Books 28: Sign-Up


The Bout of Books readathon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It’s a weeklong readathon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 11th and runs through Sunday, May 17th in YOUR time zone. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are daily challenges, Twitter chats, and exclusive Instagram challenges, but they’re all completely optional. For Bout of Books 28 information and updates, visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

Excite for another read-a-thon week! Going on a rereading binge this time!

Monday, January 13, 2020

Bout of Books 27: Wrap-Up


Wrap Up

This read-a-thon went so much better than I ever could have ever hoped! I officially broke my record for most books read in a week! My total for the week was 25 books and 5,726 pages! I read a bunch of new great books and reread some books that I still enjoyed the second time! My favorites were definitely The Way of the Brave, Lake Season, and my reread of Love You, Truly!


Sunday, January 12, 2020

Bout of Books 27: Day 6 Update


Day Six Update

Books I Read Today: 
Don't Kiss Him Goodbye by Sandra Byrd (112 pages)
Love You, Truly by Susan L. Tuttle (322 pages)
Premiere by Melody Carlson (204 pages)
Catwalk by Melody Carlson (204 pages)
Rendezvous by Melody Carlson (202 pages)
Spotlight by Melody Carlson (90 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
Premiere by Melody Carlson
Catwalk by Melody Carlson
Rendezvous by Melody Carlson
Don't Kiss Him Goodbye by Sandra Byrd
Love You, Truly by Susan L. Tuttle

Pages Read Today: 1,134

Total Books Finished: 20

Total Pages Read: 4,750

My Thoughts on Day Six:
Read a little slower than I planned to today but still managed to read a ton so I was happy!

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Bout of Books 27: Day 5 Update


Day Five Update

Books I Read Today: 
Papua New Guinea by Melody Carlson (231 pages)
Mexico by Melody Carlson (225 pages)
Asking for Trouble by Sandra Byrd (182 pages)
Through Thick and Thin by Sandra Byrd (170 pages)
Lake Season by Denise Hunter (334 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
Papua New Guinea by Melody Carlson
Mexico by Melody Carlson
Asking for Trouble by Sandra Byrd
Through Thick and Thin by Sandra Byrd
Lake Season by Denise Hunter

Pages Read Today: 1,142

Total Books Finished: 15

Total Pages Read: 3,616

My Thoughts on Day Five:
Well since it was day five, why not read five books? Lol! Honestly kinda shocked I got this many read in one day but also pretty happy about it!

Friday, January 10, 2020

Bout of Books 27: Day 4 Update


Day Four Update

Books I Read Today: 
Ireland by Melody Carlson (240 pages)
The Unexpected Champion by Mary Connealy (298 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
Ireland by Melody Carlson
The Unexpected Champion by Mary Connealy

Pages Read Today: 538

Total Books Finished: 10

Total Pages Read: 2,474

My Thoughts on Day Four:
Not a bad day overall! Read a little less than previous days since it was the only night this week that I had somewhere to be!

Thursday, January 09, 2020

Bout of Books 27: Day 3 Update


Day Three Update

Books I Read Today: 
Forever Yours by Judy Corry (112 pages)
The Reluctant Warrior by Mary Connealy (296 pages)
The Way of the Brave by Susan May Warren (345 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
Forever Yours by Judy Corry
The Reluctant Warrior by Mary Connealy
The Way of the Brave by Susan May Warren

Pages Read Today: 753

Total Books Finished: 8

Total Pages Read: 1,936

My Thoughts on Day Three:
Really pleased with today's results especially since tomorrow won't have as much reading time!

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

Bout of Books 27: Day Two Update


Day Two Update

Books I Read Today: 
Romancing Hollywood Nobody by Lisa Samson (194 pages)
Goodbye Hollywood Nobody by Lisa Samson (189 pages)
Forever Yours by Judy Corry (172 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
Romancing Hollywood Nobody by Lisa Samson
Goodbye Hollywood Nobody by Lisa Samson

Pages Read Today: 555

Total Books Finished: 5

Total Pages Read: 1,183

My Thoughts on Day Two:
Not a bad second day! Was hoping to finish one more book but needed sleep!

Tuesday, January 07, 2020

Bout of Books 27: Day One Update


Day One Update

Books I Read Today: 
Hollywood Nobody by Lisa Samson (209 pages)
Finding Hollywood Nobody by Lisa Samson (185 pages)
Hereafter by Jody Hedlund (234 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
Hollywood Nobody by Lisa Samson
Finding Hollywood Nobody by Lisa Samson
Hereafter by Jody Hedlund

Pages Read Today: 628

Total Books Finished: 3

Total Pages Read: 628

My Thoughts on Day One:
Pretty pleased with my start and hoping to continue the momentum!

Sunday, January 05, 2020

Bout of Books 27: Sign-Up


The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, January 6th and runs through Sunday, January 12th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are challenges, Twitter chats, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 27 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

Excited to participate in this read-a-thon again! Always love kicking off the year with this!

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Bout of Books 26: Day 2 Update


Day Two Update

Books I Read Today: 
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon (341 pages)
Meet Me There by Judy Corry (77 pages)
Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson (449 pages)
Where We Began by Judy Corry (11 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
Meet Me There by Judy Corry
Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson

Pages Read Today: 878

Total Books Finished: 5

Total Pages Read: 1,362

My Thoughts on Day Two:
Today went much better than yesterday! I still feel like I'm reading at a slower pace than I normally do but at least I'm still getting reading in and today had a pretty great page count!

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Bout of Books 26: Day One Update


Day One Update

Books I Read Today: 
Lady Jayne Disappears by Joanna Davidson Politano (176 pages)
Field Notes on Love by Jennifer E. Smith (271 pages)
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon (37 pages)

Books I Finished Today: 
Lady Jayne Disappears by Joanna Davidson Politano
Field Notes on Love by Jennifer E. Smith

Pages Read Today: 484

Total Books Finished: 2

Total Pages Read: 484

My Thoughts on Day One:
A slower start than I was hoping for especially since I had the day off of work but I had a life situation causing me stress and I had a lot of trouble focusing. But all in all not a bad start. I finished one book that I started last week, read another in it's entirety, and started yet another.

Monday, August 19, 2019

Bout of Books 26: Sign-Up


The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 19th and runs through Sunday, August 25th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are challenges, Twitter chats, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 26 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

I almost forgot to sign-up, but better late than never! Excited to get some great reading in this week!

Monday, May 20, 2019

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #341 & Bout of Books 25: Wrap-Up

Hosted by: The Book Date


Here is what I finished last week:
I had a wonderful week of reading for the Bout of Books Readathon! I read 13 books for a total of  4,484 pages! All of them were 4 or 5 star reads too which made it extra awesome!

What I read the week before last:
I forgot to post last week so here are the three books I read the week before the readathon!

What I hope to read this week:
Not sure what will be next-taking a little breather after all the reading last week!

Hope you have a great reading week, thanks for taking the time to check out mine!
Leave your link below and I'll be sure to stop by!