Bout of Books 9.0

Yes, I am taking part in the Bout of Books 9.0 Readathon.

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, January 6th and runs through Sunday, January 12th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 9.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

I will be posting my updates on here as well as my Goodreads.

My Goals:
To read at least six books


To Read:
Currently halfway through The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, so I want to finish that.
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Hopeless by Colleen Hoover
Angelfall by Susan Ee (a reread)
World After by Susan Ee
And a children's book:
Abgail and Her Pet Zombie by Marie F. Crow

Updates:

Monday:
Number of pages I've read: 160
Total number of pages I've read: 160
Books: The Book Thief (almost finished)

Tuesday:
Number of pages I've read: 356
Total number of pages I've read:356
Books: The Book Thief, Abigail and Her Pet Zombie

Wednesday:
Number of pages I've read: 47 (356)
Total number of pages I've read: 403
Books: Throne of Glass (12%)

Thursday:
Number of pages I've read: 145 (403)
Total number of pages I've read: 548
Books: Throne of Glass (35%)

Friday:
Number of pages I've read: 206
Total number of pages I've read: 754
Books: Throne of Glass (51%)

Saturday:
Number of pages I've read:
Total number of pages I've read:
Books:Throne of Glass (65%)

Sunday:
Number of pages I've read: read the last 139 pages of Throne of Glass, 40 pages, The Ugly Duckling
Total number of pages I've read: 933
Books:Throne of Glass, The Ugly Duckling (illustrated)

Library Haul(2)

Hello my lovely book readers, I know it's been a while. Been busy with life and still trying to get better. But I've reading a lot. So I will be posting reviews here shortly.

Anyways I had to pick up some books I had on hold at the library. Don't about you guys but I can't leave with a few books. This is by far the most I have ever gotten. I always manage to get a few I don't like. Hopefully this isn't the case. Okay I'll stop my rumbling and get on to the books...

1. Fruits Basket, Vol. One by Nastuki Takaya
Heard great things about this from Booktuber Bookish Thoughts. Since I've never read a manga series thought to give this a go.

2. Fruits Basket, Vol. Two by Nastuki Takaya

   3. Starglass by Phoebe  North
Saw this one sitting on the shelf in the new Young Adult section. Didn't think it was on my Goodreads. But I checked and it is. Really love the cover for this one.

4. Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan
Heard awesome reviews, from my fellow book friends.

 5. In The After by Demitria Lunetta
Cover looks amazing. Looks to be about zombies.

 6. Shine by Lauren Myracle
Read Let It Snow with her, John Green and Maureen Johnson. Never read a book by her.

7. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi
Read this book in my childhood.  Although it isn't the same edition. I am looking forward to seeing if I still love it as much as I did then.

8. Icons by Margaret Stohl
Read the first book in the Caster Chronicles, which she co-wrote with Kami Garcia.
Can not wait to see what she does on her own.
Cover is awesome!!!

 9. Incarnate by Jodi Meadows
I borrowed this book before. But at the time didn't get to finish it. So hopefully I can this time.

 10. Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
Borrowed this before as well. Really enjoyed it but it had to come back before I could finish it.

11. Star Cursed by Jessica Spotswood
The sequel to Born Wicked.
















Lot's of reading for me. Until next time, Happy Reading, Ashley

July Wrap-Up 2013

This is a look back at what I read in July.

A Shade of Vampire by Bella Forrest
Really loved this one. Received if for review. Will post my review up soon.
5/5 stars

Pretty Witches In A Row by Lisa Olsen
Read this on my kindle. Was an interesting read.
5/5 stars

The Audition by Rachel Hartman
It's a little prequel before Seraphina. Loved it, was awesome to be back in this world again.
5/5 stars

Didn't get to finish Beautiful Darkness or Born Wicked because they had to go back to the library. But I plan on buying them at some point down the road. I went through a bad reading slump for most of this month. I have been battling strep throat, so that plays a part in my not really reading much. But I do hope to read more in August.

Currently reading:
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (rereading to refresh my memory for the movie)
The Color of the Water In July by Nora Carroll
Groom's Complete Fairy Tales

Not going to do a August to be read pile. Just because I don't know what I'll be reading but the books Ousted above that I want to finish.

If you have read any of these books, please let me know. Or if you are planning on reading them. Sorry for my absence. I will be posting more soon.

Happy Reading, Ashley

July To Be Read Pile 2013

I'm taking part in the 30 day reads with a book club on Facebook. My goal is to have read 20 books by July 16th. So far I have read 4. It started June 20th, I believe.

Here is the books I want to read for that:
From the library:
1. Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
2.My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
3. Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
Books I Own:
4. Grimms Complete Fairy Tales (currently reading, slowly)
5. The Host by Stephanie Meyer (reread)
6. City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare (reread)
7. Wanderlove by Kristen Hubbard (reread)
Kindle Books:
8. A Shade of Vampire by Bella Forrest ( currently reading)
9. Ashes and Ice by Rochelle Maya Callen
10. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
11. Anthem by Ayn Rand (reread)
12. Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
13. The Eclective Collection by Various Authors
14. In the After by Lindsey Fairliegh
15. Her Wicked Ways by Darcy Burke
16. Remembrance by Michelle Madow

A lot of reading to do. That is my list. May change or I might read something else. Let me know what you are reading in July.

Happy Reading, Ashley

Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
Released: February 26st 2013
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Page Amount: 325, US Hardcover Edition
Source: Library

"Bono met his wife in high school," Park says.
"So did Jerry Lee Lewis," Eleanor answers.
"I’m not kidding," he says.
"You should be," she says, "we’re sixteen."
"What about Romeo and Juliet?"
"Shallow, confused, then dead."
''I love you," Park says.
"Wherefore art thou," Eleanor answers.
"I’m not kidding," he says.
"You should be."

Set over the course of one school year in 1986, ELEANOR AND PARK is the story of two star-crossed misfits – smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try. When Eleanor meets Park, you’ll remember your own first love – and just how hard it pulled you under."
-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:
This book gave me teareyed moments. Gave me the feels. I related to some of Eleanor's story. The heavy set girl never fitting in with anyone. Being made fun of by everyone. Expect the day things change with Park. I loved how their relationship grew throughout the story. I loved the music references. I loved reading from the year before I was born.

I loved how Park was her champion. But the ending broke my heart. I loved Rainbow's writing.

4/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
Released: May 7th 2013
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Series: The Fifth Wave, Book One
Page Amount: 457, US Hardcover Cover Edition
Source: Library

"The Passage meets Ender’s Game in an epic new series from award-winning author Rick Yancey.

After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one.

Now, it’s the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scattered Earth’s last survivors. To stay alone is to stay alive, Cassie believes, until she meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan Walker may be Cassie’s only hope for rescuing her brother—or even saving herself. But Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. To give up or to get up."
-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:

Having heard rave reviews, had to check this out for myself. I was not disappointed. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey is told in the point of view of the main female character Cassie Sullivan, a sixteen year old. Her high school crush Ben Parrish, and her little brother Sammy. This is a dyspotian sci-fi world. Where there has been 5 waves taken place. To get rid of the human species for the aliens or are they already here. After being separated from her brother Cassie is determined to keep her promise of finding Sammy. Along the way she meets Evan Walker. Who is more than meets the eye. He helps her break into Camp Heaven. Where she comes face to face with Colonel Alexander Vosch. I was on the edge of my seat. During the crazy ride in this amazing novel. This has to be my favorite book of 2013!!!! Need the 5th Wave part 2 now!!!! Why are you still reading this go get it now!!! 5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

June Wrap Up 2013

Hello My Awesome Book Peeps,
June was an alright reading month for me. Think the warmer weather has me nit wanting to read as much. But I still managed to get some books in. Here they are:

1. Burn Bright by Marianne Dr Pierres
After hearing nothing but awesome reviews was so excited for this. However it didn't hit the mark for me. 3/5 stars
2. Ascend by Amanda Hocking
The third and final book in the Trylle series. Sad to see it end. 5/5 stars
3. The Bad Queen: Rules and Instructions For Marie-Antoinette by Carolyn Meyer
Loved learning more about Marie-Antoinette. 5/5 stars
4. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
After all the hype and fuss over this wanted to see what it was all about. To my shocking surprised I liked this. 4/5 stars
5. The Perks of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Such a charming modern classic. Loved it very much. 5/5 stars
6. Reality Check by Jen Calonita
Felt like I was reading an episode of The Hills. 3/5 stars
7. Because It Is My Blood by Gabrielle Zevin
This is the sequel to All These Things I've Done. Had high expectations for this one. 4/5 stars
8. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
OMG, This book was beyond words. It is everything you have heard and more. Freaking loved this and it is my favorite for 2013. 5/5 stars
9. Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
this is such a heartbreaking and touching story. Gave me the feels. 4/5 stars

9 books didn't know I read that many!!!

That is all I read in June. Let me know what you read. If you read any of these books or if you plan to.

Happy Reading, Ashley