One True Pairing? || Bout of Books 11

Choosing my OTP is not easy.
How do you choose; there are way too many!

But since I have to choose one, I decided to choose a couple I have shipped and shipped and shipped for such a long time.

EVERLARK.

Did you see it coming?

I know that Everlark is shipped by millions of people and it isn't a very original choice. However, they truly are my OTP.

And I have my reasons:

• They're brought together without the intentions of falling in love, but falling in love anyway.
• They defy the stereotypes of a couple, where the male is physically strong and always protects the female. In Everlark's case, Katniss is physically stronger than Peeta. However, even though Peeta isn't as strong as Katniss, he will do anything for the people he loves and he will give up anything to make sure they are safe and happy.
• Though Katniss is the dominant protector, they both save each other numerous times.
• They never stop fighting for each other.
• Despite what happens to Peeta in Mockingjay, he never stops trying to fight against it so that he can be with Katniss and love her again.
• They never give up. No. Matter. What.
• They play to each other's weaknesses and strengths, making a team as strong as hoops of steel.

Their love is like a phoenix. It catches fire, but unlike a normal bird, it is reborn. Over and over again.

Now, let the GIFS explain the rest.

Bout of Books Scavenger Hunt

I love the Bout of Books Challenges! Here's one that I decided to take on today!

1. A Book that begins with “B”  (for Bout of Books!)

2. A book that has been made into a movie/tv show

3. A series you love

4. An anthology of poems or short stories

5. A book on your TBR shelf, or your full TBR shelves

Bout of Books 11 | TBR

I'm going to be participating in the Bout of Books readathon again! Woo!

Here is my TBR for the Bout of Books 11

I'm going to start with Geek Girl by Holly Smale because I need a light, funny girly read as I have fallen into a little reading slump and I have a feeling it'll pull me out of it!

I've also put in the Clockwork Princess Manga because I can zoom through it! I'm also really excited because the previous two were amazing and I love the art inside.

I'm also going to be picking up The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and Landline by Rainbow Rowell. TNC because it is the Booksplosion BOTM and Landline because it is Rainbow's most recent release and I am beyond excited to read another one of her novels because Fangirl was perfect!

Want to enter? Click here: http://boutofbooks.blogspot.co.uk/

Around The World In 5 Days Readathon!

Hey guys!
It's been a while since I've posted anything on this blog, but I'm here with an exciting announcement!

Pack your bags, we're going travelling!

We're excited to bring you the Around The World Readathon!:D

Deetss:
~ Monday 4th August - Friday 8th August 
~World/travelling themed 
~You can choose books which:
1. Has ethically diverse characters 
2. Is set in a different country
3. Is written in another language
4. Is written by an author from a different country
5. Is about travelling (or has an aspect of travelling in it)

~ CHALLENGE: Read books that represent each of the 6 continents (not including Antarctica) {You don't have to read 6 books, you can combine different continents within one book}
~Reading sprints will be held individually on our Twitter pages:)
~USE THE HASHTAG #ATWI5D ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM

Bout of Books 9.0: Book Buying Spree!

The Challenge

Imagine if you will: you’ve just received some FANTASTIC news! You have won a $100 book buying spree! Now comes the hard part though: what books will you buy?! For this challenge, you’ll be creating your book buying spree wishlist, and sharing it in the comments.

The Prize

Book(s) from your wishlist worth up to $15 from The Book Depository!

How to Enter

- Using The Book Depository fill your cart full of books (no actual purchase necessary)!

- Your books must not come to more than $100 US dollars. You don’t have to factor in taxes.- You may include pre-orders in your list.

- Take screenshots or make a list  by writing out the books, author and prices, including the total (see my example below).
- Comment with your screen shot, list, or a link to your blog post.
- Enter the Rafflecopter!

This was such a fun challenge. The joy of just putting books into your basket without a small budget.

If buying books was a job, I would apply any day.

Anyway, here are the books I would love to buy!

Bout of Books 9.0 & Read Your Bookshelf-a-thon TBR

Bout of Books Sign Up!

The Bout of Books 9.0 is finally here!!
I absolutely enjoyed the previous Bout of Books Readathon and I am so excited for this one.

Sign up here: http://boutofbooks.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/bout-of-books-90-sign-up.html

Challenges/Giveaways

Monday 1/6
Book Buying Spree -- Bookish Comforts
Mad Libs -- Cheap Thrills

Tuesday 1/7
Reading Tactics List -- Sarah Says Read
Audiobook Cast -- Geeky Bloggers Book Blog

Wednesday 1/8
Introduce Someone to Your Favorite Genre -- Doing Dewey

Thursday 1/9
Double Date Book Challenge -- Writing My Own Fairy Tale
Poem Challenge -- Pen in Her Hand

Friday 1/10
Create a Story -- Never Too Fond of Books
Book Spine Poetry -- The Book Spines

Saturday 1/11
Book Staging -- Midnight Book Girl

Sunday 1/12
Bookish Wedding -- Harley Bear Book Blog

Bout of Books | Bookish Mad Libs Challenge!

It is the 5th day of the Bout of Books 8.0 Readathon. The end is near! I have enjoyed all the challenges and events this week. They have just been so fun and here is another one that I attempt to do.

To see the rules, prize and how to enter, click here: http://shaunesay.blogspot.co.uk/

  

A. Place name or type (from a book title) can be a proper name or noun like Italy or mountains B. Fave Villain (from a book - list title/series) C. Adjective (from a book title) (hot, cold, dark, etc.) D. Number (from a book title) E. Noun (from a book title) F. Fave Hero/Heroine you wouldn't mind spending a LOT of time with (from a book - list title/series) G. Dessert (from a book title) A: Shadow Forest by Matt Haig B: President Snow - The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins C: The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman D: 10 Reasons Not to Fall in Love by Linda Green E: The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness F: Becky Bloomwood - Confessions of a Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella G: Candyfloss (heehee is this a dessert?) by Jacqueline Wilson

Help! I'm being held captive in the forest, by President Snow
It is very subtle here!
He is demanding 10 knifes to set me free!
I have just discovered that Becky Bloomwood was captured too!
On second thought, please send Candyfloss, and don't worry if you don't hear from us for awhile!

Much Love,

Micah xx

Bout of Books: Book Road Trip Challenge

Hi guys! So there are two challenges going on today for the 4th day of the Bout of Books and one of them is to create a book road trip list.
For the challenge, you have to find 5-10 places you would love to visit and choose a book (that you've read or want to read) that takes place in that place OR choose a book written by an author who lives/was born in that place.
Go and check out: http://www.stephwonderland.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/bout-of-books-book-road-trip-challenge.html
It was a super fun challenge and if you're officially signed up for the Bout of Books 8.0, you've got a chance of winning a September released book worth $15 on the Book Depository or Amazon. Yep...it's pretty awesome so start your list now and link it in the comments section of Stephanie's blog post! 


My Book Road Trip:

New York: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Australia: The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
Holland: (partly) The Fault In Our Stars by John Green
Los Angeles: I Heart Hollywood by Lindsey Kelk
Italy: Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

Bout of Books TBR Pile Mini Challenge!

Click the link: http://musingsofabookshopgirl.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/bout-of-books-tbr-pile-mini-challenge.html

{ The Questions }

1.  Which 5 books are at the top of your TBR pile at this moment?

2.  If I gave you a wad of cash and sent you into a bookshop right now, which 5 books would you buy to add to the stack?

{ My Answers }

1. 

I read Clockwork Angel earlier this year and absolutely LOVED it. I am so excited to read this book but it's still coming in the post. As soon as it gets here, I am going to be reading it!

Clockwork Prince

by Cassandra Clare

I bought this book a week ago and it sounds like such an amazing book! I've heard a lot of good things about Michael Grant's writing and I'm excited to start reading his work.

Eve & Adam
by Michael Grant and Katherine Applegate

This book has been high on my TBR list for ages and I just never seem to get around to it. I've been recommended this book numerous of times and I think it's about time I start it!

The Knife of Never Letting Go 
by Patrick Ness







I bought this book because a friend recommended it to me. I never knew how popular it was on the booktube community until I included it in a haul video. I'm very excited to read it because everyone seems to like it and I want to know what it's like!

Slated
by Teri Terry

I saw this book on Pippit Bop's YouTube channel and when I saw it on the discount section of an online bookstore, I had to get it!
It sounds like an awesome book and I really can't wait to read it!

Before I Go To Sleep 
by S.J. Watson






2.  

These are the 5 books that I would definitely add to the stack! They all have amazing covers and would contribute well to my bookshelf and they would definitely be at the top of my TBR list!:D

Bout of Books 8.0 - Book Spine Poetry Challenge

If you could see me now,

Before I go to sleep.

Dark Flame. Midnight.

Beautiful creatures.

Gone. 

 This is one of the really awesome challenges for the Bout of Books 8.0 Readathon.

It was super fun to do and definitely got me thinking!  

Bout of Books 8.0 Readathon | UPDATES

This template was from http://sarahsaysread.com/ 

UPDATES

Monday
Number of pages I’ve read today: 162 pages
Total number of books I’ve read: None
Books I read from: Insomnia by J.R. Johansson, City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare & It's OK, I'm wearing really big knickers by Louise Rennison
#todayinsixwords: Stayed up late reading and eating. 

Tuesday
Number of pages I’ve read today: 113
Total number of books I’ve read: None
Books I read from: City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare & It's OK, I'm wearing really big knickers by Louise Rennison
#todayinsixwords: Lots of distractions but must read.

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Read-a-thon | Bout of Books 8.0 - TBR

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

The time has come for the Bout of Books Read-a-thon! This is actually the first Bout of Books that I am going to be participating in and I am super excited!

Here is my TBR list: