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BYOBthon Update A Recap of Week 1



BYOBthon Update

How I'm doing with the readathon so far


It's the second week of the BYOBthon readathon already. That first week just flew by! 

A recap of my TBR

I picked out 3 books for the readathon and each one gets me multiple tasks on the list of challenges. You can find my TBR post with more details about each book here.

#BYOBthon Update: A Recap of Week 1

Week 1 progress


So far I'm doing pretty well. I finished my first book which was Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth, and enjoyed every page. I love this series so much and don't want it to end. At the same time I can't wait to read book 5 to see what happens. #BookwormProblems


#BYOBthon Update: A Recap of Week 1

An extra challenge to do for the BYOBthon readathon is the Creature Creator. For mine I decided to take inspiration from Percy Jackson and draw a Hydra, adding a head for each book read during the readathon.

This is the base sketch with my progress so far:

#BYOBthon Update: A Recap of Week 1

As you can see, I'm hoping to add more than just 3 heads to this. 

I was going to do the ebookathon readathon this month too but have now decided to stick with just the BYOBthon instead. I will be reading more ebooks as part of this readathon which was my main goal anyway. I just think that the books I have on my TBR fit better with the BYOBthon challenges. I'm still deciding what books to add though.

Want to take part in a readathon this month but don't know which? I've got you covered! Check out my list of readathons happening this month.

I've already started my next book. Dark Rivers of the Heart by Dean Koontz. I'm only on page 41 so still a long way to go, but started to get a feel for the story. On first impressions I'm not a big fan of Spencer but hopefully he will win me over as the story progresses. 

#BYOBthon Update: A Recap of Week 1

I've also started Fade to Black by David Rosenfelt because I felt like reading in bed last night. This is one of those times I love my kindle app. Makes reading in bed so much easier. 

Anyway, I started and I'm now 18% of the way through and loving it. I get the feeling I'm going to speed my way through this one. 

#BYOBthon Update: A Recap of Week 1

What are you reading? Are you doing the BYOBthon too?



On My Shelf: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown


On My Shelf

Angels and Demons by Dan Brown


This post may contain affiliate links. Meaning, I get a commission if you purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Read the full disclosure here.

I thought I'd start a new series to showcase some of the books that are sat on my shelves. Each Sunday I'm going to randomly pick a book from my shelves to show you. Some will be books that are on my TBR, others will be books I've read in the past but that deserve a little love.

This week's pick


This week I picked Angels and Demons by Dan Brown.




On My Shelf: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

The explosive Robert Langdon thriller from Dan Brown, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code and Inferno—now a major film directed by Ron Howard and starring Tom Hanks and Felicity Jones.
An ancient secret brotherhood. A devastating new weapon of destruction.
When world-renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to a Swiss research facility to analyze a mysterious symbol—seared into the chest of a murdered physicist—he discovers evidence of the unimaginable: the resurgence of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati...the most powerful underground organization ever to walk the earth. The Illuminati has now surfaced to carry out the final phase of its legendary vendetta against its most hated enemy—the Catholic Church.
Langdon’s worst fears are confirmed on the eve of the Vatican’s holy conclave, when a messenger of the Illuminati announces they have hidden an unstoppable time bomb at the very heart of Vatican City. With the countdown under way, Langdon jets to Rome to join forces with Vittoria Vetra, a beautiful and mysterious Italian scientist, to assist the Vatican in a desperate bid for survival.
An explosive international thriller, Angels & Demons careens from enlightening epiphanies to dark truths as the battle between science and religion turns to war.
Embarking on a frantic hunt through sealed crypts, dangerous catacombs, deserted cathedrals, and even the most secretive vault on earth, Langdon and Vetra follow a 400-year-old trail of ancient symbols that snakes across Rome toward the long-forgotten Illuminati lair...a clandestine location that contains the only hope for Vatican salvation.





US: https://amzn.to/2pDCKeC

UK: https://amzn.to/2CwBn9U

Goodreads

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October Readathons


October Readathons: Your Guide for a Month of Reading Fun

There’s something magical about October—the crisp air, cosy vibes, and of course, the perfect excuse to curl up with a book (or several). And if you're like me, there’s nothing better than a good readathon to keep that TBR pile moving and connect with fellow bookworms.

Let’s face it—life gets busy. It can be tough to carve out time to read, even when we want to. That’s why I love participating in readathons. They give me the motivation (and let’s be real, the excuse) to make reading a priority again.

So, if you're looking for a little reading inspiration this month, I’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of some of the readathons happening in October 2018. Grab your planner and start marking those dates!


Readathons Happening This October:

  • BYOBthon – October 1–31

  • Boo to You Readathon – October 1–31

  • OWNtober – October 1–31

  • FrightFall Readathon – October 1–31

  • YA-a-thon – October 8–14

  • Duodecathon – October 8–14

  • Mateathon – October 12–19

  • StrangeAThon – October 13–31

  • Spookathon – October 15–21

  • ebookathon – October 14–21

  • Witchathon – October 24–31


Know of more great readathons happening this month? Drop the info in the comments section below.

Which readthons are you planning on participating in this month? Do you like readathons? Why/why not?

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Book Review: Letters From Alice by Petrina Banfield


My thoughts about Letters From Alice by Petrina Banfield 


This post may contain affiliate links. Meaning, I get a commission if you purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Read the full disclosure here.

Disclosure: I got sent a free ARC copy of this book from the publisher.


Book Review: Letters From Alice by Petrina Banfield
Two women. One secret. Will they be able to keep it under wraps?
It is a stormy evening in 1920s London. When newly qualified almoner, Alice, stepped into the home of Charlotte, a terrified teenager who has just given birth out of wedlock, she did not expect to make a pact that would change her life forever. Thrown into secrecy after an unexpected turn, Alice is determined to keep bewildered Charlotte and her newborn baby safe. But when a threatening note appears, she realises that Charlotte may need more protection than she first thought. But from who?

Based on extensive research into the archive material held at the London Metropolitan Archives, and enriched with lively social history and excerpts from newspaper articles, LETTERS FROM ALICE is a gripping and deeply moving tale, which brings the colourful world of 1920s London to life. Full of grit, mystery and hope, it will have readers enthralled from the very first page.


5 Star Award - Jo Linsdell Books and Blogging






US: https://amzn.to/2ptHGTg

UK: https://amzn.to/2Lf4dAA

Audiobook: https://amzn.to/2Lzxfa6


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Booktastic Thursday: A Link Up For Book Bloggers (4th October 2018)



It's Thursday and that means Booktastic Thursday Link Up!

I'm looking forward to seeing what bookish posts you have to share this week. 

October is definitely going to involve a lot of books for me. As I mentioned in a previous post I'm taking part in two readathons this month; BYOBthon and the ebookathon. 

In case you missed it, here's my TBR for BYOBthon. I'll be sharing my TBR for ebookathon next week. 

Bring on the reading frenzy!

Booktastic Thursday: A Link Up For Book Bloggers (4th October 2018). Hosted by Jo Linsdell


I'm also taking part in Blogtober this month so you can expect daily book related posts from me here on the blog too. 

But I digress... 

We're here today for the Booktastic Thursday Link Up.

For those of you that don't already know, every Thursday I host this meme to give my fellow book bloggers the chance to share some of their bookish posts and connect with other book bloggers.

How to take part:


Post your book related blog post links directly into the comments section of this post.

I just ask you to link back to the weekly blog post here on my blog some where in the post you're linking up. You can see an example of how a past participant, 
Veronica from The Burgeoning Bookshelf, included it in her post at https://theburgeoningbookshelf.blogspot.com/2018/08/book-review-artisan-heart-contemporary.html.

I ask that you link up blog posts ONLY please. Other types of links will be deleted.

I'd also appreciate it if you follow me on any social media of your choice (I'm JoLinsdell everywhere). Of course, I would love it if you subscribed to my newest posts ;)

Please grab the Booktastic Link It Up Thursday button and share it somewhere on your blog (sidebar, post, bottom, etc.) and please share about this party with any book-lovers you know.


Booktastic Thursday: A Link Up For Book Bloggers

Let's grow this party!

Click to tweet:

Come and join in Booktastic Link It Up Thursday at www.JoLinsdell.com (hosted by @jolinsdell) #LinkUp #Books #BookBloggers

Everyone works hard on their posts and loves visits/comments/pins from others. Please visit AND comment on at least one other linked post if not more.

Now on to the party!

I'm looking forward to seeing all your book related posts.


Booktastic Thursday: A Link Up For Book Bloggers

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60 Blog Post Ideas For Book Bloggers


As a book blogger, do you ever struggle to come up with ideas for blog posts? Today's post is for you!

Blog Post Ideas For Book Bloggers



We all struggle from time to time to come up with a new blog post idea. It's also easy to get stuck in a blogging rut where you just keep posting the same type of content all the time.

If you need some blog topic inspiration, I've got you covered. 

Here's a list of 60 blog post ideas for your book blog:


1. Book Reviews

2. Book Hauls

3. Book Tags

4. TBR Lists

5. Currently Reading

6. Recently Read Recap/Wrap Up

7. Books Vs Movies/TV Shows

8. Favourite Books In ______________ genre

9. Best Books You've Read This Year

10. Favourite Authors

11. Take us on a tour of your bookshelf

12. Give some bookish advice

13. Interview an author

14. Interview a fellow book blogger

15. Share your Net Galley shelf

16. If you liked __________ read this

17. Your fictional bucket list

18. Characters you love/hate

19. Series you're obsessed with

20. Share tips for book bloggers

21. Create a discussion post about books you feel strongly about

22. Rant about your bookish pet peeves

23. Create your own TBR Jar

24. Share about your bookish swag collection

25. Weigh up the pro's and con's of something e.g. Print books VS ebooks

26. Bookish gifts you'd like to receive/give

27. Your favourite fandom

28. Blogging tools

29. How to posts e.g. How to use Canva to create blog graphics or Bookstagram images

30. Event Coverage/Recaps

31. Readathon vlogs

32. Bookish merchandise

33. Quotes

34. Tips for working with publishers/authors

35. Lessons Learnt

36. Books with crossover appeal 

37. Bookworm problems

38. useful resources for book bloggers

39. Cover reveal

40. Take us on a visit to your library

41. Host a guest post

42. Best ________ books (insert genre, or by author)

43. Best character e.g. best villain, best father, etc...

44. Books every __________ should read e.g. books every teenage should read

45. How to review a book

46. Do a collaboration post with a fellow book blogger

47. Showcase book covers you love

48. Compare different movie adaptions of books

49. Share your love of an underrated author/book

50. Do a Q&A with your readers and answers their questions

51. Host a giveaway

52. What if ________ (create an alternative ending for a book)

53. Report on current news and events

54. A beginners guide to book blogging

55. Bookish DIY/crafts

56. List posts

57. Book blogger must haves

58. Behind the scenes: A day in the life of a book blogger

59. Your favourite book blogs to read

60. Your favourite booktubers/bookstagrammers etc...

Got an idea to add to this list? Post it in the comments section below.


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I Love That Book's Show Tag


I Love That Book's Show Tag

If you love books and binge-worthy TV, you’re going to adore this tag! The “I Love That Book’s Show Tag,” created by Sandy Lender, combines our favourite on-screen worlds with page-turning reads. I couldn’t resist joining in!

Disclosure: The FTC Disclosure Provision is a law that requires influencers to disclose when they are being paid to promote a product or service. So please know that if I'm not making money through affiliate links/sponsored content on the post you're currently reading, it's an oversight on my part and will be corrected soon. Read the full disclosure about all the legal stuff here.

What’s the “I Love That Book’s Show Tag”?

I was tagged by Sandy Lender to take part in the I Love That Book’s Show Tag — a fun and creative challenge for book lovers and telly fans alike!

The idea is simple: choose a TV show you absolutely adore, then share some books that remind you of it — whether that’s because of the characters, themes, or overall vibe.

You can check out the original tag created by Sandy over on YouTube.

The idea is to do a video telling us all about some books you've read and enjoyed...based on a TV show you loooooove.

Watch My Tag Video

Watch my “I Love That Book’s Show Tag” video here:



 


My Chosen Show: Sex and the City

Because honestly — who doesn’t love Carrie Bradshaw’s wit, charm, and endless musings about love, friendship, and fashion?

If you’re a Sex and the City fan, here’s your perfect little binge-and-read combo:


Read: Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell

Watch: the series on Amazon Prime or the movie 

DVDs: Sex and the City Movies 1 and 2

Extras: Why not enjoy a cup of tea (or a cheeky cocktail) in a Sex and the City mug while you watch or read?


Who I’m Tagging

I’d love to see what shows and books others pair together, so I’m tagging:


Lili Marcus at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwV8...

baldbookgeek at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjnN...

Beckie Bookworm at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRI...
But if you haven't been tagged, and want to do it, then you can consider yourself tagged by me too.


I Love That Book's Show Tag


Fancy More Bookish Fun?

Check out my Book Tags page for more fun tags to do!

If you decide to do the I Love That Book’s Show Tag, pop your link in the comments — I’d love to have a watch (or read)!



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