Once Upon A Read A Thon 2013

I am participating in the Once Upon a Read-a-Thon hosted by Pure Imagination, Candace's Book Blog, and Reading Angels!

This Read A Thon runs from July 8th to July 10th.

Click any of the above links to sign up!

I'm super excited about this Read A Thon. I haven't participated in one for a while, but I fully intend to read as much as I can! It's going to be challenging because I work full time, but I think I'll be clearing my lunch schedule for some much needed reading time!

Here are the books I'm looking to read:

The Turning by Francine Prose
Through to You by Emily Hainsworth
Project Paper Dolls by Stacey Kade
Fathomless by Jackson Pearce
Finish: Jane Eyre audiobook (in progress)
Finish: The Replacement (which has been half read since beginning of year)

Wish me luck!

Mini Challenge 1- Cover to Cover Blog

1. Which book am I most excited to read in the coming year?
I am super excited to read Champion by Marie Lu when it comes out later this year. I read Prodigy and Legend so fast! 

2. Which book would you re-read if you had the time?
I love reading Jurassic Park. I try to make time for the Harry Potter series as well. But if I had some extra time, I would like to read The Historian again.

3. If you could meet any fictional character, who would it be and why?
That's a really hard question.
I think I'd like to meet the Weasley brothers from Harry Potter. I think they would be fun to hang out with and get to know.



Mini Challenge 2 - Better Read Than Dead

You're in a bookstore and you've just purchased 5 books you've been dying to read, when the apocalypse hits. (Zombie, Demons, Vampires, Dean Winchester vs. Sam Winchester (yes, I'm watching Supernatural reruns) I don't care what apocalypse). You've got one chance at survival, what 2 books do you take and what 3 other items do you take? 

This is very tough. Do I grab something for survival? Or entertainment?
Depending on the type of apocalypse, do I go for sunscreen or water or garlic?
These are all serious questions.

Ok.
I think I would grab- Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell and The Historian. I love those books and they are massive, so while I'm waiting for the end of the world, I might as well read some of my favorites. (If I can make my husband carry another two books with him, I might make him take Pride & Prejudice and The Siren by Tiffany Reisz (erotica). I mean, we are going to have some free time on our hands....)

I would also pick up a crow bar (because I fear zombies and according to the Zombie Survival Guide, a crow bar is your best friend), bunny food (for my two bunnies) because I am a practical bunny mama, and probably chocolate. Because my husband is grouchy without it.

Great mini challenge!!

Mini Challenge 3 - IB Book Blogging

Make your dream guy using characteristics, personalities, looks, and anything else you can think of from your favorite book boyfriends.

Hmm, tough one. Tough because I am already married.
How about the best characteristics I find in books that apply to my hubby?

Mr. Darcy - accent and strong character.
Sam from Wolves of Mercy Falls series - songwriting, guitar playing, sensitivity
Dimitri from Vampire Academy - strength, speed, stealth, and fierceness

Matthew from A Discovery of Witches - knowledge, protectiveness

:)

July 9th- update:
Finished Through to You and The Turning
Going to start reading Fathomless
Hoping to finish Jane Eyre tomorrow evening

Note to self: Reading during lunch is the way to go!!



Mini Challenge 4 - Dizneee's World of Books

1. Favorite Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
2. Favorite Book within that genre: The Vampire Academy series, the Drake Chronicles... the list goes on! 
3. Favorite Character in that genre: So hard to choose. I do love Lucius from Jessica's Guide.

This was actually a very hard one for me to answer. Because all of these guys are so hard to choose from! :)




Wrap up! July 11th-
Well, I did pretty well! I read three YA books and finished my audio book of Jane Eyre, which is what I was really hoping for with the full time gig going.
I'm pretty happy with my progress!
Most of all, I think I'll try to take a couple of days every week to read at lunch. It was relaxing and I made some serious reading progress too!

Great Read a thon!