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52 Books: Bout of Books Read-a-Thon 8.0

08.18.2013 by Nicola Balkind //

BookTube is a big fan of read-a-thons. There was Bout of Books 7.0 earlier this year, followed by the 30 day read and “official” BookTube-a-thon over the past 2 months.

Each time a read-a-thon has come around I’ve been far too busy to take part. To my surprise, this week is looking unexpectedly quiet – sooo… let’s do this. Here’s some info:

“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, August 19th and runs through Sunday, August 25th 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 8.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. – From the Bout of Books team”

I’d planned to post a video with my TBR choices today, but ended up – ironically or otherwise – at book club all day.

My reading choices are:

  • The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood – I’m currently on page 238 and need to finish this for Saturday, so finishing this goes first.
  • Barrel Fever by David Sedaris – Maybe, just maybe. I’m seeing Sedaris live this Wednesday so undecided whether to blow my load now or save this precious last book of his for a little while longer…
  • Burial Rites by Hannah Kent – A last minute Book Fest choice, also on Saturday. I’ve been looking forward to this one.
  • NW by Zadie Smith – Which I’m excited to be reading with my friend Kevin in our mini international new fiction book club.
  • Going Postal by Terry Pratchett – Which Jean has kindly lent me, and which I’m very keen to read.
I’m sure that will have me covered! Stick around or follow me on Tumblr (where I’m allegedly blogging every day) for updates throughout the week. I’ll also post a video on my YouTube channel tomorrow.
Wish me luck!

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