Book Haul #7

Summer Lovin' Read-a-thon happened so fast, Summer Lovin' Read-a-thon oh what a blast !

Welcome to catch-up time web-users,

Today I show you all the books I've - guilty - accumulated thus far in July. This post does not include the e-books as I plan to showcase them in a separate post.

This is actually a trial new format of my book haul posts as it's quicker and easier just to take one picture. sorry if you like looking at covers though.

There's nothing more to say so let's begin :

First 6 books I got in my hometown's Age Concern last Wednesday on what was supposed to be a 5 for £1 deal but the lady at the till was super nice and let me have 6th for free instead of having to pay an extra 30p.

 

Sabrina the teenage witch #19 - Shamrock shenanigans - The title and cover of this made me laugh but I've really become a fan of Sabrina recently so didn't hesitate to snap this up.

 

Sabrina the teenage with #28 - Up, up and away - Don't really know much about the 1700's so it will be  interesting and informative to read a book set in that time period.

 

Sabrina the teenage witch #32 - Reality check - The plot of this one was partially covered in one of the graphic novels but this actually sounds like a better version of the story.

 

Sabrina the teenage witch #33 - Knock on wood - Does anyone else think of Easy A ?

 

Sabrina the teenage witch #49 - The truth hurts - Probably the most intriguing.

 

Nancy Drew #38 - The double jinx mystery by Carolyn Keene - Have been and plan on continuing to read Nancy books a lot this summer. Love these (90's) editions of the covers.

 

This next book I won in a Goodreads Giveaway so I couldn't believe it was hardcover when it arrived on Thursday. Thank you Simon and Schuster !

 

Changeling #2 - Stormbringers by Philippa Gregory - I don't read historical fiction despite my love of history and this author's supposed to be the superlative of the genre. Haven't read the first one but will try to get started on the series soon.

 

The final two books are from my Nearby District Library's book sale and they were 40p each.

 

Ouran High School Host Club #5 - Manga for sale at a cheap price is rare so even though I haven't started this series (my friend recommend it once) I bought this.

 

A year without Autumn by Liz Kessler - Interesting synopsis so I purchased it.

 

Thank you for reading this post !

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Did you go Book shopping recently?

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Back to the usual schedule,

Mimi

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Summer Lovin' Read-a-thon Update #7 and Wrap-up

We go together,

 

 Happy finale my fellow participants,

 

This experience has been truly wonderful and has me bursting with happiness for the rest of the summer.

 

A superlative start to my summer reading I've really enjoyed making new friends and that's better than all the other achievements I'm about to list.

 

It's been far superior to all my previous read-a-thons so I hope the hosts organise another soon.

 

Let the euphoria commence :

 

Update #7

 

So today was another sunny day but I was slightly busier.

 

I finished Bakuman #1 and really want to read the 54 others. Thank you Jessethereader for introducing me to the series !

 

I then managed to get 98 pages into Nancy Drew Files #59 - High Risk by Carolyn Keene. I don't know if I'll finish this tonight so there might be adjustments to this post tomorrow.

 

Wrap-up

 

Number of Books read - 8 books ! 1 book over my target :)





Sabrina the teenage witch #2 - The magic within (graphic novel) - Last 29 pages

 

Nancy Drew Files #7 - Deadly doubles by Carolyn Keene - Full 149 pages

 

Magenta #1 - Magenta Orange by Echo Freer - Full 203 pages

 

Magenta #3 - Magenta goes green by Echo Freer - Full 198 pages

 

Lovephobia #1 - Full 140 pages

 

Sabrina the teenage witch #10 - Lotsa Luck - Full 163 pages

 

Bakuman #1 - Full 203

 

Nancy Drew Files #59 - High Risk by Carolyn Keene - First 98 pages

 

Number of Pages Read - 1085 pages

 

Didn't quite reach my goal of 1,250 pages but this is like 1/4 of what I'd read in a month and I've read this amount in a week so I'm still happy.

 

 Thank you for reading this post ! ,

If you enjoyed please Follow me,Comment and read my other posts (if you haven't already).

 

Was your read-a-thon challenge successful?
Please leave a Comment below or do a Wrap-up yourself and Link it as a response

 

Plenty of Posts to catch up on this week including Book Hauls and a Library Lovelies and Riveting Reservations,

Mimi

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Summer Lovin' Read-a-thon Update #2 and My Ultimate Reading Zone

 
You're the place that I want,

Hello readers,

So today I'm veering off from the read-a-thon schedule and doing my own thing.

An idea struck me yesterday evening that I should do a post about the preparations I make before I begin reading which become particularly extreme during a read-a-thon.

First though here's an Update to show the progress I'm making :

Update #2

 

Yesterday I read to page 123 out of 149 of Nancy Drew Files #7 - Deadly Doubles by Carolyn Keene.

 

I read 10 pages before school this morning so I've now only got 16 pages left !

 

After I finish I'll be reading J-17 Love Games by Jacqui Deevoy and I plan on getting to page 100.

 

Tonight I shall be reading from approximately 19:30 pm - 22:00 pm.

 



There's 3 different sections to cover so let's start already :

Overview

Usually the place I read is my bed so that's where my reading zone is.

I prefer reading in my bed to other places as it's comfy as well as quiet.

Also both my bookshelves surround me so I can pick any book I want without having to move.

Section #1 - Book related necessities

 

 

TBR pile , review book, pens and reading journal

 

The purpose of having these items close :

• TBR - Will motivate you to read and if you're not enjoying your current read then you can try something else.
• Review book - Good for writing notes for your reviews
• Pens - Obviously to write in your Review book and Reading Journal
• Reading Journal - As soon as you've finished a book you can record it.

 

Things I wouldn't recommend having near are items that will distract you from reading e.g your laptop.

 

 

Your Current read/s

 

Probably the most crucial and obvious thing that doesn't really require an explanation.

 

 

A Clock

 

Reading often makes me loose track of time and so I accidentally stay up too late and feel so tired at school the next day.

 

A clock is a cheap solution and if you can only read for a certain amount of time, set the alarm for the time you want to stop.



 

Section #2 - Food and Drink

 

 

 

A beverage

 

You can become so engrossed in a book that you can become dehydrated so having a drink will cure this problem.

 

I especially recommend putting ice cubes in as they will keep your drink cool plus a straw as it decreases your chance of a spillage.

 

 

Apple, Orange and Kiwi with a knife





While I'm reading is the best time for me to have my 5 a day as I can multi-task.

 

This is a particularly useful tip for : apple eaters as it can take you ages to devour one so you might as well do something productive at the time and people who don't usually get their 5 a day.

 

Make sure you pre-chop/peel though because it could shorten your reading time instead doing this as a pause after finishing a chapter.

 

Strawberries

 

Berries and grapes are the easiest thing to eat while reading and also a source of your 5 a day.

 

I mentioned Strawberries as they're also a reward for sweet-tooth's as you could always dip them into melted chocolate.

 

Perfect for the Summer Lovin' read-a-thon because they're often associated with this time of year.

 

Section #3 - Clothing and Cushions

 

 

 

 

 



A Comfy Jumper and Leggings (both from H&M)

 

Blankets may keep most of you warm but what about your arms ?

It's time to bring out your favourite Winter jumper and give it some Summer Love.

 

You want to be your most comfortable whilst reading so lounge wear is my recommendation  (a t-shirt and shorts or a jumper and leggings depending on the temperature) for daytime.

 

 

Pyjamas (Mine are from Primark)

 

 For those nights in with your boyfriend ... Your fictional one anyway !

 

 

Two pillows

I find that I'm less likely to slump if I use two pillows and I need two for back support because of the design of my bed.

 

Thank you for reading this post ! 

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Do you have your own reading zone ?

Do a Response Post or Comment below about it.

 

Any Post suggestions ?

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Are you participating in the read-a-thon as well?

Please leave a Comment below telling me how much progress you're making

 

 

Tomorrow I'll probably return to the schedule,

 

Mimi

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Summer Lovin' Read-a-thon Update #1, TBR and Teaser Tidbits challenge

Class Orientation,

Hello read-a-thoners,

Today I'll be discussing the goals I'll be trying to conquer and books I'm hoping to read for the Summer Lovin' Read-a-thon. Also I'm doing a response to the daily challenge that was set by Shelf Addiction.

I hope to recruit some readers to join me in this adorable Grease themed read-a-thon

Here we go :

Update #1

 

I finished Sabrina the teenage witch #2 - the magic within graphic novel this morning (I read the final 29 pages).

 

Currentely I'm reading Nancy Drew files #7 - Deadly Doubles. I'm only on page 7 but I plan on either finishing it or at least getting 100 pages in tonight.

 



Read-a-thon TBR

 

Nancy Drew Files #7 - Deadly Doubles by Carolyn Keene

 

J17 - Love Games by Jacqui Deevoy

 

LovePhobia #1 (manga)

 

Magenta #1 - Magenta Orange by Echo Freer

 

Magenta #3 - Magenta goes green by Echo Freer

 

Lovestruck by Rachael Wing

 

Nancy Drew Files Case #53 - High Risk by Carolyn Keene

 

Goals

 

Target book count - 7 books

 

Target page count - 1,250 pages

 

Post everyday and complete all challenges

 

Stick to TBR

 

SURVIVE

 

 

Teaser Tidbits Challenge

 

Basically a Teaser Tidbit challenge is a showcase of two taster sentences from your current read to entice others to add it to their TBR pile.

 

The challenge was created for the read-a-thon by ShelfAddiction.

 

My Teaser Tidbit :

 

 

"Tell no one" the senator had said. Despite the muggy summer heat, Nancy felt a chill. - Page 3 , Nancy Drew files #7 - Deadly Doubles by Carolyn Keene.

 

 

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Got to go now, Got to read,

Mimi

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