BookTubeAThon Update

BookTubeAThon
BookTubeAThon Update


If you're wondering why I haven't been posting much these past few days it's because I'm participating in the BookTubeAThon over on the BookBFFs youtube channel!  Here's a quick video to show my progress so far.  

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15 Day Book Blogger Challenge: Day 5

Book Blogger Challenge


DAY 5:
 
     I used to be a very emotional person, but for some reason it takes a lot to get me to ugly cry when reading.  Occasionally I'll tear up and sniffle, but very rarely will I full on bawl my eyes out while reading.  Now mind you, I have not read TFIOS or If I Stay yet, both of which I own.  So when I had to think of a  book that made me cry this once came to mind first.  

     Growing up I was never really close with my dad.  We kind of coexisted in the same house.  And I always regretted that, but never knew how to change it.  I figured it was normal. 

     I remember reading The Last Song in my dorm room Junior year and just crying hysterically (SPOILER:highlight to read spoiler) when the dad got sick. and died. It really upset me because the main character took her dad for granted.  And I saw myself in that character and I didn't like what I saw.  I didn't want my story to end up like hers.  So the tears came as I felt so much for these characters and all they had lost and missed out on.  

     I'm happy to report that my dad and I have grown really close this past year.  While this book isn't what made us closer, it is a constant reminder to me not to take him for granted.  Wow, this post turned into how much I love my dad, but that's okay.  So what I'm trying to say is if you want a good cry go read this book.  Make sure you have a full box of tissues with you!  

15 Day Book Blogger Challenge: Day 4

Book Blogger Challenge


DAY 4:
 
     The last book I wanted to fling across the room was Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver.  Never in my life has a cliffhanger ever frustrated me more!  Seriously I got to the last sentence and literally screamed "Are You f'ing kidding me?!"   Now, if I hadn't been reading it on my iPad I would have definitely chucked that ish across the room.  But unfortunately I'm poor and can't afford a new ereader, so I restrained myself and settled on angrily slamming the case shut (see people this is why we need to read physical books!)  

I'm starting Requiem today for the BookTubeathon so hopefully that ending doesn't give me the urge to throw it as well.  

What book made you angry?

15 Day Book Blogger Challenge: Day 3

Book Blogger Challenge

DAY 3:
     Funny you should ask!  I just met my Book BFFs at the last Bout of Books readathon.  I literally talk to them everyday now about wayyyyy more than just books.  In fact, the day of my surgery they were texting me wishing me luck while my IRL friends forgot that was the day I was getting it done.  So ya, I'm very thankful to have these amazing women in my life now! 

  Angela from Reading Angels
Melina from Pretty Nifty YA Reader
Rie from Mission to Read
Lindsay from The Novel Life

     This whole thing kind of exploded from nothingness.  One minute we're chatting on twitter about how we all love cookies and coffee and the next thing I know we've formed a goodreads group where we read a book together each month and a YouTube channel where we put out a bunch of videos every week.  It's one of the best things that has come out of my stupid illness.  If I had been working instead of on the couch at the Bout of Books Twitter party I would not have met these girls.  So they are my silver lining that made all the past 6 months worth it.  <3 you guys!


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15 Day Book Blogger Challenge: Day 2

Book Blogger Challenge
DAY 2:
    
    My bedtime reading ritual has gotten all discombobled this past six months because I have been sick and sleeping on the couch.  Since I haven't been working I stay up reading until 12-2am and then sleep in or take naps during the day.  So my ritual is all out of whack.  

     Six months ago I'd come home from work, go to Zumba, eat dinner, shower, watch my tv shows, and read for an hour, then pass out.  But lately I've been reading for like 2-3 hours before I finally go to sleep.  This is why I've read 64 books already this year!   

      I'm also a night person.  In college I'd write all my papers from like 9pm-2am.  That's just when I'm most awake.  Maybe I'm secretly a vampire!  Then I could date Eric from True Blood and all would be right with the world.  Anyways, my point is, if I start a good book before bed I am likely to read way past the time I allotted because I'm rarely ever tired when I lay down to sleep in the first place.

What are your bedtime reading rituals?


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