Bout of Books 13.0 ~ Wrap-Up

'Allo Book-Sniffers and Librocubicularists,

Well, silly me. I thought I'd be reading on the long weekend and then I made plans to visit my nieces. My priorities changed and there was less time for reading. However, I did get a few of my goals down.

1. The two for finishing: 'Thirst No. 1' and 'Wizard of Earthsea'

I finished both of these! Yaaay! Goal met.

2. Make a dent in these: 'Afterworlds' and 'War and Peace'

'Afterworlds' not so much. 'War and Peace' about 20 pages. In the grand scheme, that's not a whole lot. *sad face*

3. Read at least 300 pages.

In total about 474 pages read. More than 300. Goal met! *happy dance*

4. Start a new book.

Yeah.... nope. 

Bout of Books 13.0 ~ Day 4 Update

Daaaaaaaay 2-4

Relative progress

Not spectacular results

Try somewhat harder

Thirst, No. 1
By Christopher Pike

Pages 362 - 594 (Finished)

Finally a vampire book I can get on board with. Review to come.

5 STARS





Next to read: 

Afterworlds
Wizard of Earthsea
War and Peace

Bout of Books ~ Day 1 Update

Daaaaaaaay 1

Sporatic reading

Finding a creative way

To succeed and read

Thirst No 1 
By Christopher Pike
Read Pg. 298 - 662

Fast paced and wonderfully likeable characters. This one I will burn through very quickly.





The Lies of Locke Lamora
By Scott Lynch
(Audiobook)
Disc 8 - 9

Listen to this on the way to work in my car... unfortunately the sound system has started to fail... so not sure how listening to this is going to work.

Currently, on an enjoyability scale, I'd give this a 'meh'.

Bout of Books 13.0 - The Start

Bonjour Book-Sniffers and Librocubicularists,

It is Bout of Books 13.0 time! There are challenges and give aways. My own participation is mainly, independant. Meaning, I'll somewhat participate in the challenges as best I can, but set my own goals as well.

This week, I hope to finish two books and make a dent in two others.

1. The two for finishing: 'Thirst No. 1' and 'Wizard of Earthsea'

2. Make a dent in these: 'Afterworlds' and 'War and Peace'

3. Read at least 300 pages.

4. Start a new book.


Today's questions are as follows, posted by Writing My Own Fairytale

1. How do you organize your shelves?

From time to time, I reorganize. Currently, my main book shelf is sorted by colour and size. Paperbacks, large paperbacks, and hardcovers - all arranged in a rainbow. For my other shelf, non-fiction, it's sorted by History, Reference, and Classical Literature.


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

Anne of Green Gables - Classics


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


Song in the Silence by Elizabeth Kerner


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

Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld


5. What book do you recommend the most?

The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley

Library Lovers

Hello Book-Sniffers and Librocubicularists,

Saw this lovely tag on the Booktube and needed to immediately answer this.


How often do you go?

On my slower reading months, once every two weeks. On my faster months, twice a week. I love the hold option, so I can browse online, place a hold, and a few days later the book is ready for me to pick up.


Do you check out more books than you can read? Or the exact amount you can read?

I generally take out the exact amount that I can read. Once or twice I've taken out one too many.


When did you get your first library card? 

I'm pretty sure I was 8. Up until then, it was all on my mom's card. Probably during my Anne of Green Gables reading phase. There was something really 'adult' about getting to have my own card. I still have it too!


Do you go to take out a certain book? Or browse the shelves?

For the holds, yes. I clearly want to read those ones.

However, once a year, in the summer months, I browse the shelves and take out whatever peaks my interest. Last year I found some greats that way - "The Story of Owen" and "Of Poseidon" were found by chance. LOOOOVED them.


Do you only take out books?

No. I've recently been indulging in audio books (fantastic!). I do take out movies from time to time, but not as much.


From which section do you check out the majority of your books?

Young Adult and Fantasy as well as Juvenile (middle grade chapter books).


What's your favourite part about using the library?

I can read books to see if I love them instead of buying them. Sometimes I purchase them afterward if I love them enough.

Mainly, the opportunity to discover books you would otherwise not come across is incredible. The library has always been my escape - as a child and as an adult.