Monday, May 11, 2015

Bout of Books 13 Signup and Updates

Another Readathon, Another Chance to Read that TBR Pile!
 
Bout of Books
 
The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 11th and runs through Sunday, May 17th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 13 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team
 
So this post is going to be my base for the week, I will continue to come back and update it each day with my progress (as I already have a lot of posts planned for this week and don't want things too jumbled up).  I will also be updating via twitter at @EasternSunset9
 
 
 

Time Devoted to Reading

I would like to read between 3-4 hours each day and read about 200 pages each day.
Averaging about 2 hours and work and another 1 to 2 at home after Munchkin goes to bed.
 
 
 

My Goals

Read a total of 1,200 pages
Read at least 3 hours each day
Read and finish at least 1 requested review novel 
I usually read 5 books a week so my goal is to read a total of 8 this week
 
 
 

Books to Read

 
Extras Just in Case:
 

Updates:

Monday
Number of Pages I've read today: 231
Total Number of Pages: 231
Time spent readingtoday:  3:15
Total number of books I've read: 2
Books completed: Show Me Baby, Pete the Cat Construction Destruction
Thoughts: It ended up being a pretty crazy day yesterday between signing Munchkin up for a new daycare and doctor appointments and catching up on chores that were left undone on Mother's Day. I have a feeling it might be hard to actually squeeze in all the reading I want to do this week.


Tuesday
Number of Pages I've read today: 289 plus 1:33  listening
Total Number of Pages: 529
Time spent reading today:  1:33 listening + 1:30 at work + 2hrs at home =5:03
Total number of books I've read: 9
Books completed: Show Me Baby, Pete the Cat Construction Destruction, Llama Llama Red Pajama, 3 Little Grouches, Meet the Penguins, Outer Space Bedtime Race, Song of Achilles, Persepolis
Thoughts: Definitely read more yesterday. I still ended up getting a little distracted at work with starting to plan Munchkin's birthday. I have a few things to work on at the office today but my goal is to finish Beowulf and start another book. I also have another audio book going so I can get some chores and crafting done tonight.


Wednesday
Number of Pages I've read today: 141 plus 45 min. listening
Total Number of Pages: 670
Time spent reading today: 45 min listening + 1:30 at home = 2:15
Total number of books I've read: 11
Books completed: Show Me Baby, Pete the Cat Construction Destruction, Llama Llama Red Pajama (x2), 3 Little Grouches, Meet the Penguins, Outer Space Bedtime Race, Song of Achilles, Persepolis, Mr. Strong, the Sandcastle
Thoughts: It was a lot crazier in the office yesterday than I ever expected so I wasn't able to get much reading done. But today I am saying to heck with it all and am determined to finish both Crazy VA and Beowulf!


Thursday
Number of Pages I've read today: 251
Total Number of Pages: 921
Time spent reading today: 2 hours at work + 2.5 at home = 4:30
Total number of books I've read: 13
Books completed: Show Me Baby, Pete the Cat Construction Destruction, Llama Llama Red Pajama (x3), 3 Little Grouches, Meet the Penguins, Outer Space Bedtime Race, Song of Achilles, Persepolis, Mr. Strong, the Sandcastle, Crazy VA, Otter in Space
Thoughts: Another crazy day in the office didn't allow for me to focus on Beowulf but I did finish Crazy VA. This is what I get for participating in a readathon right before vacation :(  oh well.  I plan to finish A Suitable Wife today, it is a light easy read that I can squeeze in at the office and the maybe finish Beowulf tonight at home. I know the weekend I won't get much reading  done but hopefully at least start Novice and read Fables Vol. 5


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4 comments:

  1. 3-4 hours a day sounds totally doable. Good luck. I look forward to your updates.

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    1. It usually is with time at work and then after Munchkin goes to bed. Thankfully audio books a great for listening while doing chores too.

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