August 2017 Wrap Up

Jen

I definitely did not have as much reading time as I wanted, but despite that, I think I did pretty well with my reading in August. I made progress on a few series, finished a couple, and thanks to TomeTopple (one of my favourite readathons!) got through some big chunky books that I’ve been needing to read for quite a while!

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick → 4.5/5

Lady Midnight (The Dark Artifices #1) by Cassandra Clare → 5/5

A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOTAR #3) by Sarah J. Maas → 3/5

I Work at a Public Library by Gina Sheridan → 4/5

Dark Heart Rising (Dark Heart #2) by Lee Monroe → 3.5/5

A Million Suns (Across the Universe #2) by Beth Revis → 4.5/5

Prophecy (The Dragon King Chronicles #1) by Ellen Oh → 4.5/5

Cursed by Jennifer L. Armentrout → 4.25/5

Bakuman Volume 15 by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata → 4/5

Bakuman Volume 16 by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata → 3.5/5

Bakuman Volume 17 by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata → 4/5

Bakuman Volume 18 by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata → 4/5

Bakuman Volume 19 by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata → 4.5/5

Bakuman Volume 20 by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata → 5/5

The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney → 3/5

Mel

Just like last month, I started or continued more books than I actually got finished. But I dug up a bunch of books I had buried in a box from when I was a kid, so I decided I'd read through them and decide which ones to keep and which ones to unhaul.

The Ghost Fox by Lawrence Yep  4/5

13 Ghosts: Strange but True Ghost Stories by Will Osborne  3/5

TomeTopple Readathon Round 4 Wrap Up

Jen

I’m so happy with how I went in this readathon! I didn’t complete all the challenges or get to all the books that I wanted to. However I did manage to complete a few tomes and more importantly, finish a trilogy! Those were my main goals going in, so I declare this readathon a success!  

The challenges:

1. Read more than 1 tome - completed

Super happy I actually achieved this, considering the size of some of the books I read!

2. Read a graphic novel (still over 500 pages!) - completed

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

3. Read a tome that is part of a series - completed

Lady Midnight (The Dark Artifices #1) by Cassandra Clare  

A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOTAR #3) by Sarah J. Maas  

4. Buddy read a tome - did not complete

This was the challenge that I decided to skip.

5. Read an adult novel - did not complete

I had Voyager by Diana Gabaldon planned for this challenge but I didn’t end up getting to it. But I love the TV tie-in editions so I couldn’t resist including the cover here!

Mel
I barely read a thing during this readathon, so it was a significant fail for me, but I'll at least outline briefly where I got to in each book.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling- Page 202
A Game of Thrones by George RR Martin - Page 55

I still plan on reading these books for the rest of the month (in fact, I plan on reading A Game of Thrones for as long as it takes me to finish it, even if it takes me a year!) in which I hope to at least finish Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by the end of August.

TomeTopple Readathon Round 4 TBR

Jen

So it’s time for another round of TomeTopple! This is a fantastic readathon created by Sam from ThoughtsonTomes and is all about reading big books! Specifically books over 500 pages.

I hadn’t planned on participating in any readathons at all this year, but TomeTopple is probably my favourite readathon and I love joining in! This is a pretty relaxed readathon and you can choose to attempt any number of the challenges or none at all. But I’m pretty excited that the timing of this round and the challenges this time fit in well with what I’m currently reading and what I’m in the mood to pick up during the readathon.

My TBR

Lady Midnight (The Dark Artifices #1) by Cassandra Clare (currently reading)

A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOTAR #3) by Sarah J. Maas (currently reading)

Voyager (Outlander #3) by Diana Gabaldon

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

Fullmetal Alchemist (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 7 by Hiromu Arakawa

Challenges:

1. Read more than 1 tome

I don’t know if I’ll actually achieve this, but I’m not going to put pressure on myself. I’ll be pretty happy with whatever I end up reading.

2. Read a graphic novel (still over 500 pages!)

I have two options for this since I’m not sure what I’ll be in the mood for at the time. The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Fullmetal Alchemist.

3. Read a tome that is part of a series

- Lady Midnight

- A Court of Wings and Ruin

- Voyager

4. Buddy read a tome

I don’t think I’ll bother with this challenge. I just want to read what I feel like and at my own pace.

5. Read an adult novel

- Voyager 

Mel 

1. Read more than 1 tome

I'm hoping to finish at least one book, but one of these books is enormous!

2. Read a graphic novel (still over 500 pages!)

The only book that fits into this category that I haven't already read yet is The Marvels by Brian Selznick, and I'm not sure I want to add it to this readathon. Maybe if I have time, I'll make a start.

3. Read a tome that is part of a series

- A Game of Thrones
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

4. Buddy read a tome

I'm sure someone out there is reading at least one of the same books. Heyyy buddyyyyy!

5. Read an adult novel
- A Game of Thrones

Mel's December 2015 Book Haul

Since I only bought 5 books in December I decided to change up my usual book haul photos. I think these look nice. Do you think these look nice? (Shut up, Mel. No one cares!)

Soundless by Richelle Mead

 The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa
























Trick by Natalia Jaster
























The Marvels by Brian Selznick
























The Official Big Bang Theory Trivia Book by Adam Faberman