Tackle Your TBR Readathon Update

So far, I've been able to read two books: Snow Queen by Emma Harrison and The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkokski. Those are two books that I would never have gotten to if I didn't have this challenge to push me, so thank you to all participants and the host. 

I've also visited a few pages, but I haven't reached my goal of visiting 20 participants yet. There's still time! :) I've been posting my updates via twitter and I think I'm going to try to squeeze 1 or 2 more books in before this is over. I have a Genetics test this week, so I don't know if I'll get to it, but I'll definitely try. The TBR pile must be conquered!

Feature and Follow Friday: Book Recommendations?

Feature and Follow Friday is a blog hop hosted by Parajunkee and Alison can Read

I'm one of this week's feature! Yay!! :D

1. When did you start blogging?

 I started my blogging adventures in May 2013.

2. What is your favorite part of book blogging?

My favorite part of book blogging is being able to share my love for books with people from all over the world. I love hearing that a book I recommended ended up on a book blogger's TBR pile. I love fangirling over Emperor Kai with my fellow bookish friends. I don't have a lot of bookish friends in my daily life nowadays (we all got separated when high school ended), so it's nice to be able to talk about my favorite books with people that actually know the blissful feeling you get when you read a great book.

3. What type of books do you mainly blog about?
ALL THE BOOKS! I mainly blog about YA books, but I also read a lot of historical fiction. I appreciate all the genres for what they are, but I mostly flock to romance books. I'm also a big hoarder for books that have the I-hated-you-but-now-I-love-you trope. I don't think I have to explain what that means :)

4. What is your favorite book(s)?
I love ALL the books in The Lunar Chronicles series. I also love Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion. I'm a big fan of re-tellings, so I think it wouldn't be fair to mention Prom and Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg in this list. It's a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice. Loved it! 

5.What has been the best thing that has happened to you because of book blogging?
The best thing that has happened....Let's see...When I just started out. I was part of a Re-Readathon for Scarlet by Marissa Meyer. The host was the lovely Ttnene Michele from NeverEndingStories. There was this big giveaway for Cress (that wasn't out yet at the time), but there were other prizes (20 prizes!!!) as well with swag bags and after the giveaway I remembered I already had a blog that I made in 2013! *facepalm*

 Anyways, let's get to the amazing part! I met so many blogging friends that I still keep up with. In fact, one of them made my blog button for me! *waves at Olivia* and Kym, who is an awesome designer made a banner with all our twitter names on them. We had friendly wars over which guy in The Lunar Chronicles was the best.

 Then, Marissa Meyer (the lovely author) joined in on our shenanigans via twitter and I guess the experience at the time was surreal for me. I had a blast! It was so much fun that I decided there was no way I would ever forget about my blog again! Plus, I did end up winning a copy of Cress, so yay!!! 

This week's question:
Before blogging (dark times people!) how would you find out about new books or did you? - Suggested by A Great Read

Dark times, indeed, but I can't complain about never finding out about new books. I lived in the library at my high school. It was a constant meeting place for my friends and I. I was also a part of the school's book club. Book suggestions are easy to get when you're friends with the librarian! :) She actually ended up buying a book for me, and I got first dibs when the library was giving away free books. I also had a great group of bookish friends in high school who told me what books I just had to read. High school was the best! 

Sorry that took so long. Thanks for taking the time to read this! :) 

What about you guys? How did you get book recommendations before you started book blogging? Most importantly, do you have any recommendations for me? :P

Tackle Your TBR Readathon

Hello there! I already told you guys about the TBR Read-a-thon in my NewsAlert post, but I didn't do a sign-up post yet, silly me! 

Since I already told you guys about this, I'll try to be as brief as possible.

Tressa from Wishful Endings is hosting a TBR Read-a-thon! Yay!!! We'll be doing this from September 8th-20th. There will be giveaways and challenges, so it's supposed to be a blast! I hope you guys can join us!

They'll be no pressure to read any certain amount of books, just read to your heart's content! You can sign up here: TBR Read-a-thon

My goals:

To read as much as I can without compromising my studies. Who knows how many books that will be? I also want to visit atleast 20 participants. Here's to having the best time possible! Have fun!!! :D

Feature and Follow Friday: Are you a Writer?

Feature and Follow Friday is a blog hop hosted by Parajunkee andAlison can Read

This week's question: Tell us about a book character you’d trade places with – Suggested by The Pegster Reads

My Response

I don't think I've ever finished writing a book. I've written many things: poems, stories, and essays. I've just never been able to actually finish a complete novel. I'm still trying though. I'm working on a current one right now. Hopefully, I'll be able to finish this one! :)

What about you?

News Alert: Tackle Your TBR Read-a-thon

Today's Alert is taken from Wishful Endings. Tressa is hosting a Tackle your TBR Read-a-thon. How amazing is that? We all have those books that we're supposed to read, but we just don't get to them. Now, here's an opportunity to read them and support all the other readers struggling with their TBR pile. Plus giveaways! Everybody loves a good giveaway! :)

Remember that time when I was explaining the TBR pile to you in my TBR shelf post? Well, it's time to dump the books you know you're never going to read and get started on the ones that you're sure will be gems!

Details: 

-You can sign up through September 17th.

-The Tackle Your TBR Read-a-thon begins Monday, September 8th and ends Saturday, September 20th. You don't have to be a blogger to sign up. You may use your Goodreads, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or Tumblr  (the place you're going to post updates on).

-If you're on twitter use the hashtag #TackleTBR on Twitter for updates and tweets

-No pressure! You're not entitled to post daily or read any certain number of books. Just do the best you can!

Schedule:

This includes challenges and giveaways (will be adjusted as others are added):

9/8: Kick-off with giveaways. Giveaways will include:

$15 Amazon gift card (INT)
Book of winner's choice from their TBR (INT)
Book of choice from physical stack (US only)
9/10: Challenge and Giveaway hosted by Laurie Larsen (Roadtrip to Redemption, Tide to Atonement)
9/14: Mid-point Check-in
9/15: Promo and Giveaway hosted by Jessica Leake (Arcana)
9/17: Challenge and Giveaway hosted by Katherine Reay (Dear Mr. Knightley, Lizzy and Jane)
9/19: Promo and Giveaway hosted by Karen Rock (Someone Like You)
9/20: Read-a-thon Ends
9/21: Wrap-up Post

I hope you guys are excited! Go ahead and head over to Tressa's blog and sign up to join in the fun!

You guys know of any other AMAZING events happening in the book blogger community? Let me know so I can promote it! 

Happy Reading!