This is where I will update what I accomplished at the end of each day during the Bout of Books 7.0 read-a-thon. This is usually done the day after to sum up what was read. My daily and hourly updates are done on Twitter at @WeeklyZen . There is a live action snapshot of my Tweets in the sidebar of my blog. Week Wrap Up:
What a week! When the week started I told friends and family that I would see them in a week because I was going on a Reader's Vacation. In the week I went all over the world. I started off in Minnesota helping to solve a murder and eat lots of cookies, then I flew over to England to keep a dark wizard from stealing a stone that would bring him back to life and I stayed a little longer to insure that he did not kill Muggles with his hidden beast. But before I found the Chamber of Secrets I whisked of to Panem for a few snacks. After that I was suddenly brought to Florence to help an old literary friend discover where a secret plague was hidden. I tell you it was one heck of a vacation.
Books Read:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone by J.K. Rowling
The Unofficial Recipes of the Hunger Games
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Inferno by Dan Brown
Total Pages Read:
1755
Favorite Quote from the Week:
"Oh, honestly, don't you two read?" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Day 6: (Sunday)
Can't talk...busy reading ...Completed Reading: Late tonight I finally finished Inferno by Dan Brown.... wow... just wow! Review coming soon after I let it infect my brain a little more.
Day 6: (Saturday)
Still reading the Inferno... it is amazing can't put it down. Was at the chat tonight.
Completed Reading: Nothing at the moment.
In Progress Reading: Inferno by Dan Brown
Day 5: (Friday)
Totally abandoned my In Progress book from yesterday, The Wedding Night and moved on to the new Dan Brown, Inferno. LOVING IT!Completed Reading: None as of today but I am flying through Inferno and should have it done today.
In Progress Reading: Inferno by Dan Brown... READ THIS BOOK! It is fantastic.
Day 4: (Thursday)
Day 3: (Wednesday)
Day 2: (Tuesday)
Planned on trying to read two books today ended up only reading and finishing. Good day. :)
Completed Reading: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling. Oh that Lockhart when will he learn. But you have to forgive him anything with such a winning smile. :D
In Progress Reading: The Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella. Could not really get into it, might just abandon this one this week and try it again at a later time.
Day 3: (Wednesday)
Today I found a book at the library that interested me I checked it out and added it into my reading queue for the day. Did not participate in the chat today because it was just too late for me. But I wanted to answer the questions for they are below my progress report. Here is my progress report for day 3:
Completed Reading: The Unofficial Recipes of the Hunger Games by Rockridge University Press. It is funny I like to read cookbooks but I do not like to cook. This book had some simple and tasty sounding items that I might consider making. I tried the hot chocolate recipe iced and love it!
In Progress Reading: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling about half way through at the end of the day and will more than likely finish this on Day 4.
Tweet Chat Questions and Answers:
Q1. Introduce yourself. What is your name and blog? (with link!)
Q2. How are you doing with your goals?
A2: Well I threw the list out the window and now I am just reading. Hoping to finish four books this week.
Q3. Fill in the blank: “Bad days require books with ___”
A3. Humor. There is nothing better after a bad day to laugh as hard as you can.
Q4. You’re being written into a book as a character. What type of character would you be and why?
A4: I think I would be a lot like Hermione Granger. When I first read the Harry Potter series I swear she channeled my spirit into Hermione .
Q5. Tell us your favorite character. (Name, Title, Author) What makes them stand out? #boutofbooks
A5:Hermione Granger and Elizabeth Bennet. Both are strong young women with opinions they are not afraid to share and they love to spend their time reading.
Q6. Fill in the blank: “Did you know that I___?” (tell us something unique about yourself!) #boutofbooks
A6: Lived on a sailboat for a year.
Q7. What’s the best piece of #boutofbooks advice you’ve been given? (or would give?)
A7: Don't make too specific goals just sort of go with it, if you feel like changing up your reading mid book... do it!
Day 2: (Tuesday)
Today I have totally abandoned my goals list. I have decided that from this moment on my only goal will be to read at least four books this week, which is WAY more that I will read in a normal week. Normally I can do one or two so four would of course be doubling my normal reading schedule.
Completed Reading: Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone by J.K. Rowling. Loved it, of course. :)
In Progress Reading: Still trying to decided what I will be reading today. So after my morning run I will be looking through my digital library and seeing what I feel like reading next. I might even head to the public library and see if there are any good reads to pick up. If nothing grabs me it will be on to the second book in the Harry Potter series Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling.
Day 1: (Monday)
Sidetracked from my weekend reading I already abandoned my Bout of Book Goals to read the entire Harry Potter series this week. Ah well... I did read more today than a normal day for me and I also participated in a Twitter chat, that was a lot of fun albeit confusing at times. So here is what I read for Day 1:Completed Reading: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke. Fun page turner that seriously had me wanting some cookies! I have a couple more of her books that I picked up that I might have to sneak in this week.
In Progress Reading: Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone by J.K. Rowling. Absolutely love the serious and do not need much poking to re-read at any given time. I ended the night at Chapter 6 of the book and I am hoping to finish it on Day 2.
