Write Up Review A Thon: Wrap Up

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I think this is the first time I had a huge pile of books to review.  I am telling you now, I did not finish the pile but I got a few (very few) things done.  There are just not enough hours in the day honestly.  So I will be joining this event again next month for sure.  Here are my wrap up stats.

Review: The Lost Symbol

The Lost Symbol Author: Dan Brown Genre: Thriller Publisher:  Random House Audio Release Date: September 15, 2009 Audiobook: 17 hours and 51 minutes Narrator: Paul Michael Source: Free from E-Library

Review: When the Emperor was Divine

 

When the Emperor was Divine Author: Julie Otsuka Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher:  Random House Audio Release Date: October 16, 2003 Audiobook: 3 hours and 26 minutes Narrator: Elaina Erika Davis Source: Free from the e-Library

Write On Review-a-Thon: Goals for April 2015

Host: The Book Vixen
Since I have been doing the review-a-thons I have stopped writing reviews.  Not 100% stopped!  But I have been saving all of my review writing for this event.  I have ZERO motivation now that I have been rocking this event.  All of this months reviews were written during the last Write On Review-a-Thon.

So guess what? 
All the books I am going to write reviews for this weekend (hopefully on Friday and Sunday since the 24 hour read-a-thon is Saturday) are for May.  My goal is to get all of May's reviews done and June's reviews in draft form for the next Review-a-thon. 

Review: El Deafo

 

El Deafo Author: Cece Bell Genre: Children's Graphic Novel Age Range: 8 - 12 years Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Release Date: September 2, 2014 Paperback: 248 pages Source: Free from public library

Review: How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents

How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents Author: Julia Alvarez Genre: Contemporary Fiction Publisher:  Algonquin Books Release Date: January 12, 2010 E-book: 334 pages Source: Free from iBooks

Review: 1-900- Anytime

1-900-ANYTIME Author: Tracy Price-Thompson Genre: Fiction Publisher: Atria Books Release Date: September 22, 2009 Hardcover: 259 Pages  Source: Free from a book swap

Review: The Aloha Quilt

 

The Aloha Quilt Book #16 Author: Jennifer Chiaverini Genre: Contemporary Fiction Publisher:  Simon & Schuster Series: Elm Creek Quilts Novels Release Date: January 4, 2011 Paperback: 352 pages Source: Purchased from Borders Bookstore

Write On Review-A-Thon #13: Wrap Up

Hosted by The Book Vixen

 I did it!
I have rocked another challenge.
Now let's dance!!

Here is what I completed.

Book Blogger Hop: Review them All

Hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

Happy Friday Everyone!

And welcome to another Book Blogger Hop.

What is Book Blogger Hop all about?
Each week the host at Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted writer will prompt a new topic submit by a blogger and everyone can join in with their answers. You should join us! It's quite fun!  No really it is!

This Weeks Topic/Question

December 19th - 25th: Do you write a review for every book you read or only review copies from publishers? (submitted by Samantha)

Diversity on the Shelf 2014: December Review Link Up

Inspired by POC Reading Challenge

The first day in December and the last month of review link ups.  This last linky you can add any review you did not link up for this reading challenge.  Let's say you forgot to link up a review in May well then this your second chance.  This will be important later because review linkys will equal giveaway entries.  Yes there is a BIG giveaway coming up soon for all of those who participated in the D.O.T.S. reading challenge this year.
The information for reviews:
Every month I post a linky for you to add your reviews towards this challenge. Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky. No links to blog home pages please. If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.
Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color. All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.
If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.
If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you you will be able to participate next year.  Hint!  Hint!
If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. Links here or the side bar menu.
Stay Tune for more D.O.T.S. news

Review: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

 

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Author: John Berendt Genre: Crime, Thriller, Non-Fiction Publisher: Random House Release Date: January 13, 1994 Hardcover: 388 pages Source: From a garage sale decades ago.

Review: Strategic Planning for Love & War, Relationships and Adult Conversations

Strategic Planning for Love & War, Relationships and Adult Conversations Author: Jo Lena Johnson, Steven Charles Martin and Kevin B. Fleming Genre: Relationship Self Help Publisher:  Absolute Good Training/Mission Possible Press Release Date: February 28, 2012 Paperback: 190 pages Source: Purchased from the Author at a Book Fair

Review: The Last Dickens

The Last Dickens Author: Matthew Pearl Genre: Historical Murder Mystery Publisher: Random House Release Date: March 17, 2009 Hardcover: 400 pages Source: Purchased from Barnes and Noble

Playing Catch Up

Hosted by Herding Cats and Burning Soup

OMG!  What wonderful timing!??!  This morning I was thinking of the huge list of books I have to review and why I was not blogging like I should.  I have most of my great thoughts and introspective moments in the shower.  Honestly, I have solved some of my most perplexing life situations in the shower at 4:45am. 

 

Sorry I just had to insert a shower scene for you.  No not for me!  It's for you.  Really!  

Anyways .... Once I got to work I jumped over The Book Vixen's blog to see when the next Review-A-Thon will be.  I don't know about you but I need a read-a-thon to get caught up on my reading and a review-a-thon to get caught up on my reviews.  On her site she has a list of other bookish events going on this month and whammmm! there it was.  

A bloggery version of NaNoWriMo!

Blog Ahead

That is PERFECT!!!

An event to solve my review and blogging slump.

Review: The Magician's Assistant

The Magician's Assistant Author: Ann Patchett  Genre: Contemporary Fiction   Publisher:  Harcourt Release Date: October 15, 1997 Hardcover:  368 pages Source: Purchased years ago from Bookstar

Review: Me Before You

Me Before You Author: Jojo Moyes Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin Audio Release Date: December 31, 2012 Audiobook: 14 hours and 40 minutes Narrators:  Susan Lyons (Narrator), Anna Bentink (Narrator), Steven Crossley (Narrator), Alex Tregear (Narrator), Andrew Wincott (Narrator), Owen Lindsay (Narrator) Source: Purchased from Audible.com

Review: Home

Home Author: Toni Morrison Genre: Adult Fiction Publisher:  Random House Audio Release Date: May 8, 2012 Audiobook: 4 hours and 29 minutes Narrator: Toni Morrison Source:  Free from E-Library

Diversity on the Shelf 2014: August Review Link-Up and Giveaway

 

Inspired by POC Reading Challenge

Summer Time!  Summer Time!  It's all about enjoying the sun and having some fun!  I love summer and July is the best time to get some sun and reading.  

Welcome back to Diversity on the Shelf 2014 Reading Challenge.  This is the August review link up.

Every month I post a linky for you to add your reviews towards this challenge.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  

If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. Links here or the side bar menu.

My 2nd Write On Review-a-Thon 2014: Wrap Up

Hosted by The Book Vixen

I didn't do too hot!

Nope not this time!

I finished one and got two in draft form.

Hopefully, I will do better next time.