[Bout of Books] Wrap up

Goals:

• Read at least 30 mins-1 hours a day (close)
• Read 300 or more pages (completed)
• Try to clear out TBR pile (a bit)
• Read at least 3 books in total (almost)

Updates:

Monday:
Started: Red Queen
Pages Read: 76
Challenge: completed here

Tuesday:
Finished: Red Queen
Pages Read: 244
Challenge: didn't participate

Wednesday:
Started: Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Pages Read: 170
Challenge: didn't participate

Thursday:
Finished: Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Pages Read: 133
Challenge: completed here

Friday:
Started: More Than This
Pages Read: 15
Challenge: didn't participate

Saturday:
Continued: More Than This
Pages Read: 5
Challenge: didn't participate

Sunday:
Continued: More Than This
Pages Read: 162


Total:
Read: Red Queen, Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda, (half of) More Than This
Pages Read: 805

Final Thoughts:

Bout of Books is over and it was a fun go. I didn't get as much done as I had wished, but what I did is pretty good. I don't believe I will be participating in August, since school will just be starting I should probably focus, (such a shame) but maybe when January rolls around, I'll be ready. In all, it was fun and it helped me get a few books off the TBR, which is always a good thing.

[Bout of Books] An Update and a Challenge

So, since it's been four days (how???) since Bout of Books began, I'm going to give a little over view of anything that has changed and how much I've read.

Updates:

Monday:
Started: Red Queen
Pages Read: 76

Tuesday:
Finished: Red Queen (review)
Pages Read: 244

Wednesday:
Started: Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Pages Read: 170

Thursday:
Finished: Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Pages Read: 133

Planning to Read:

These are all subject to change.

Challenge:

And today's challenge question is "Share one book that you believe will be considered a classic in 100 years time. Simple? I do have a few caveats, the book must have been published in or after 2005 and you need to provide two reasons for why this book will be a classic."

I know this is cliche, but the first thing that pops into my mind is Hunger Games.

It's hard for me to not notice how dystopian novels are revered. Classics like Animal Farm and Anthem really emphasis this. They challenge something. They show the individuality that humans posses and really encompass the whole idea of social liberties. For this reason, I think the popularity that The Hunger Games gained will leave in etched into the history of our generation.

Another reason this one really hits hard, to me, is the that it seems like something that might be plausible. Stay with me here.  I'm not saying that the government is suddenly going to start sectioning us off, but does that not sound like something that happened? I hate to use it, but the Holocaust is a prime example. Segregation, to a lesser extent. Hatred and superiority complexes do things to people.

[Bout of Books] Challenge Questions

1. How do you organize your shelves?

My shelves are organized by series and, to a lesser extent, author. They are quite messy and cramped at the moment, unfortunately. Not much I can do, since I ran out of space.

2. What is one of your favorite books that’s not in one of your favorite genres?

I don't know if I have an answer for this. I suppose A Catcher in the Rye is one of my favorites, but I'm not sure that classic books aren't one of my favorite genres. I don't have enough experience with them to know. But for now, this can be my answer. 

3. What is the last 5 star book you read?

Welllll, let me see. Everyday by David Levithan! I seriously loved this book for the tone and personality put into it. The ending let me down a bit, but everything leading up to it was gold.

4. What book are you most excited to read during the read-a-thon?

Probably Throne of Glass! The hype surrounding it kinda scares me, so my expectations are high.

5. What book do you recommend the most?

The most? Probably East by Edith Pattou. It has a soft spot in my heart and I have read it multiple times. It's light in tone with nothing too hard to understand. It's very whimsical, as it should be for a fairytale retelling. 

Bout of Books 13! (Announcement/Goals Page)

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, May 11th and runs through Sunday, May 17th 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 13 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

Goals:

• Read at least 30 mins-1 hours a day
• Read 300 or more pages
• Try to clear out TBR pile
• Read at least 3 books in total

What I'm Reading:

These are all subject to change.

Updates:

Monday:
Started: Red Queen
Pages Read: 76

Tuesday:
Finished: Red Queen
Pages Read: 244

Wednesday:
Started: Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Pages Read: 170

Thursday:
Finished: Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Pages Read: 133

Friday:
Started: More Than This
Finished:
Pages Read: 15

Saturday:
Continued: More Than This
Pages Read: 5

Sunday:
Continued: More Than This
Pages Read: 162