It's Almost Time for the Ho Ho Ho Read-A-Thon!

 

I know,  I know it's only the first day of October, but once again the Caffeinated Reviewer is holding her Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Read-a-Thon from November 6th-11th. I'm participating and I'll be holding a challenge.

The idea is to read holiday themed or winter setting reads. I have a pile of Christmas romances that I've been saving just for this. I probably won't get all seven read but I'll do as many as I can. There are prizes to win and a Twitter chat; it's going to be fun.

 

Interested? Go here to read the rules and to sign up. Then get the warm beverage of your choice, find your books, and get ready to read!

The Books I'm Planning To Read:

1. Her Holiday Man by Shannon Stacey
2. A Little Christmas Jingle by Michele Dunaway
3. On the Naughty List by Lori Foster, et al
4. Christmas with a SEAL by Tawny Weber
5. Maybe This Christmas by Sarah Morgan
6. The Heart of Christmas by Brenda Novak
7. 'Tis the Season by Robyn Carr

ETA: Nov. 13th - The Books I Actually Read:

1. Her Holiday Man by Shannon Stacey- review to come
2. I'm Dreaming of an Undead Christmas by Molly Harper- review to come
3. On the Naughty List by Lori Foster, et al - review to come
4. Christmas with a SEAL by Tawny Weber - Review here
5. Maybe This Christmas by Sarah Morgan  - review to come
6. The Heart of Christmas by Brenda Novak - review here
7. Christmas Gift That Keeps Wagging - review to come

There were two titles that I didn't get read and two titles that I added in. I did achieve my goal of reading seven so, yay! Now I have two more to read some time between now and Christmas. :)

Most of these are authors I haven't read before so I hope I like the books. :) - eh, it's been a mixed bag so far. But now I know. :)

The Summer Lovin' Read-A-Thon is Here!

 

Well, it starts tomorrow so I need to get ready. It lasts all week, until the 7th and the goal is to read as many books as possible, but without stressing.

To quote from the sign-up post:

The week long read-a-thon will start Monday July 1st with daily events and giveaways. Then come and join us for a 24-hr marathon read-a-thon starting Saturday, July 6th from 10:00 a.m. EST to Sunday, July 7th at 9:59 a.m. EST.

You can chat about your progress on Twitter all week long using the hashtag #SummerLovin13

Also, the sign up period is open until July 6th so if you decide to join, it's not too late.

My goals for the week, work and health permitting:

Finish proofing the romance I'm editing - returned to author 7/2, waiting for final edits; edits received back 7/6, further editing needed, working on it 7/7; edits finished and returned to author 7/7
Continue reading Carniepunk, edited by Rachel Caine
Read Marilyn's Red Diary by E. Z. Friedel Finished Mon. 7/1, review posted 7/2
Read Sacrifice of Passion by Melissa Bourbon Ramirez - read 7/4, review posted 7/5
Read Sabaska's Tale by J.A. Campbell
Read Making It Last by Ruthie Knox
Read Accomplished in Murder by Dara England - read 7/3, GR review posted 7/3
Read That Night on Thistle Lane by Carla Neggers - reading 7/5, finished 7/6, GR review posted 7/6
ETA: Read The Dirt on Their Hands by Laura Anne Gilman - read 7/3
ETA: Read Where Do Animals Go When It Rains? by Janet S. Crown - I forgot I had this in my review pile for the week. read 7/6, GR review posted 7/6

ETA: and as of midnight July 5th, for my goodreads 2013 challenge: "You have read 103 books toward your goal of 205 books. 103 of 205 (50%) Great work, you're on track!" YEAH!

That's about twice what I usually do in a week so for me that's an ambitious list. Will you be joining in? If you see me on twitter or facebook, give me a nudge to keep reading!

Summer Lovin' Read-A-Thon

The Summer Lovin’ Readathon is a week-long readathon event hosted by seven independent bloggers! (Oh, Chrys!, Tumbling Books, Effortlessly Reading, Love Life Read, Shelf Addiction, Read Sleep Repeat, and Reviewing Wonderland)

Spend the week reading at your own pace, when and how you want too. There will be daily challenges for awesome prizes and opportunities to get points toward the Grand Prize Packs.

As if that weren’t enough – the week will end with a 24-hr marathon readathon! Twitter parties, mini-challenges, games, prizes given EVERY HOUR, and more chances to get points toward the Grand Prize Packs.

Sign-ups will be open through July 6th. I need all the help I can get to keep up with my TBR pile so I’m in, are you?!