TBR Time: September 2018

Sadie by Courtney Summers
The Assasains Blade by Sarah J. Maas
Cruel Beauty by Rosemund Hodge
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake

Wrap-up: August 2018

I finished 10 books this month!

Throne of Glass by Sarah J.Maas (4 stars)
Save the date by Morgan Matson (4 stars)
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Keri Maniscalco (4 stars)

Some Girls are by Courtney Summers (4 stars)
Fall for Anything by Courtney Summers (4 stars)
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Deadly Little Secrets by Laurie Faria Stolarz (3.75 stars)
Deadly Little Lies by Laurie Faria Stolarz (3.75 stars)
Unforsaken by Sophie Littlefield (3.75 stars)
Banished by Sophie Littlefield (3.75 stars)

Bookish Subscription Box: Owlcrate August 2018 Unboxing

What is Owlcrate you ask.

Owlcrate is a subscription service that sends you magical monthly boxes tailored to a chosen theme. Each OwlCrate will contain one new Young Adult novel, as well as 3-5 other bookish treats to help you get your nerd on.

The theme for August Box is "Ruthless Royals"

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 All the goodies

Grace and Fury by Tracy Banghart (signed, exclusive OwlCrate Edition)Exclusive Grace and Fury Author Letter & Bookmark.

signed

Throne of Glass-inspired Kitchen Towel (designed by Little Inklings Design)

Evil Queens Magnetic Bookmarks (Craftedvan)

The Belles-inspired Pocket Mirror (designed by Catarina Book Designs)

Genuine Agate Ring (Geo Central)

Cruel Prince-inspired book tin (designed by Stella Bookish Art)

Art Print

Owlcrate Leaflet

Sneak Peek Card for September

Spoiler card

Readathon: Bout of Books 23: Stretch them Goals

Stretch Goal

It's the last day of the readathon, so today's challenge is to take a look at the goals you set for the week (if you have them) and decide a) how you can stretch yourself to complete them or b) how you can revise them so you can meet them. Because yes, you can revise your goals! If you didn't set goals for the week, set a small one for yourself today!

I didn't really set goals for myself other than having 7 books to read this week. I'm proud to say that I have almost reached that goal. I have about a book and a half to finish so hopefully, I can do it.

Instagram Challenge: Series Love
I know it's not a series, but it's an author I adore.

Readathon: Bout of Books 23: Books Discovered

Discover Books

Bout of Books is known to add to your TBR instead of reducing it. Embrace it by sharing the books you've discovered through Bout of Books.

Thanks to Erica (@2020hines_sight) for today's challenge.

Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

A graphic novel I have seen around a bunch and it just looks really cute.

Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi

I actually have this one on my shelf, and I just need to read it because it sounds magical. Oh, and that cover!

Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum

Another one on my shelf that sounds like a good contemporary read.

Winger by Andrew Smith

I have yet to read an Andrew Smith book, but I have some on my shelf. A friend of mine loves his books. I need to try them out sometime.

Readathon: Bout of Books 23: Songs of the book

Bookish Playlist

What's a song that always reminds you of a certain book? Is it something the characters listen to? Do the lyrics remind you of the plot? Make a list of at least three songs and match them each with a book. Participants could explain their reasoning in greater depth in the form of a blog or twitter thread, show pictures of the books and caption with the song titles in an Instagram post, or even make a playlist on Spotify or YouTube and share it.

Thanks to Emma (@emmareadsthings) for today's challenge.

My playlist is going to be for A Court of Thorns and Roses

The first one is actually a song the artist was inspired by the book.

The others are songs I felt had a bit of connection and I thought about the books when I heard them.

Turn to you by Christina Aguilera
Cold by Crossfade
Broken by Seether Feat. Amy Lee
Tangled up in you by Staind
Feels like tonight by Daughtry
Falling in by Lifehouse

Instagram Challenge: Book/Series I never finished

Readathon: Bout of Books 23: Book Me a Trip

Challenge

Book Trip

Share books set in places you want to visit. Make a road trip of settings in the US or a dream vacation. Or you can think outside the box and choose fantasy, paranormal, historical, or sci-fi setting. Like Hogwarts!

Thanks to Stacie (@SincerelyStacie) for today's challenge.

Real

Paris from Anna and the French Kiss

New York City from Hold me like a Breath

Fantasy

Prythian from A Court of Thorns and Roses

Hogwarts from Harry Potter

Caraval from Caraval 

The Night Circus From The Night Circus

Instagram Challenge

5 Star Read