Amanda’s Comments (group member since Mar 01, 2019)

Amanda’s comments from the Unexpected Readathon Time / Books Out of the Blue group.

I'm in as well!

For the prompts, I'm reading The Forest and I want to finish Doctor Sleep.

Monday:
My Heart Is a Chainsaw: 153 pgs. [finished]

Tuesday:
The Forest: 97 pages [finished]

Wednesday:
Doctor Sleep: 34 pgs.
Dune: 8 pgs.

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Total Pages:
Books Read:

YAY! Unfortunately, I am trying to get through some current reads and I don't think any are really queer. If I can get through the 3 I've set aside, I'll do my best with the prompt :)

Thursday:
Doctor Sleep: 48 pgs.
Death Note, Vol. 2: Confluence: 148 pgs [finished]

Friday:
Goblin: A Novel in Six Novellas: 49 pgs.

Saturday:
We Have Always Lived in the Castle: 22 pgs.

Sunday:
We Have Always Lived in the Castle: 63 pgs.
Goblin: A Novel in Six Novellas: 45 pgs.

Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:

Total pages:
Books read:

Also reading books I have to get back to the library XD

Friday:
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood: 41 pgs.
A Little Life: 62 pgs. (also meets the Asian author prompt)

Saturday:
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood: 21 pgs.

Sunday:
A Little Life: 110 pgs.

Total Pages: 234
Books Read: 0 :\

I'm so ready! I suppose my reading goal is to get through some books that I have owned for a while now before I go off and buy any new ones ;)

Sunday:
Imaginary Friend: 67 pgs
Lies Sleeping: 64 pgs.

Monday:
Lies Sleeping: 81 pgs. [finished]
Campfire Stories: Tales from America's National Parks: 24 pgs.
The Raw Shark Texts: 18 pgs.

Tuesday:
The Talented Mr. Ripley: 15 pgs.
The Raw Shark Texts: 28 pgs.
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: 3 pgs.

Wednesday:
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: 26 pgs.
The Talented Mr. Ripley: 44 pgs.

Thursday:
The Talented Mr. Ripley: 54 pgs.

Friday:
The Talented Mr. Ripley: 49 pgs.

Satuarday: 0 --> work, followed by migraine :/

Total Pages: 473
Books Read:


Thanks as always for the readathon!

Yesss, this month for me I'm focusing on crime and noir detective works. Very excited!

Monday:
The Big Sleep: 50 pgs

Tuesday: 0

Wednesday:
The Bungalow Mystery: 80 pgs

Thursday:
The Angel of Darkness: 16 pgs

Friday:
The Big Sleep: 12 pgs

Saturday:0

Sunday:
The Big Sleep: 55

Total pages: 213

Books read:


I have to say my volume this time isn't what it has been in the past :/ it's been a wierd week but I'm still happy to clock in any pages for a readathon

Amy wrote: "Excited for any reason to dive into a book and ignore Thanksgiving drama! November has been a slog for me, so hopefully this will get December started off on the right foot! Here's what I think I'l..."

I loved House of Leaves! It's so immersive

I'm in!

my TBR: warm and cozy reads to ward off the cold outdoors :D



Wednesday:
The Lottery and Other Stories: 4 pgs (not the greatest start aha)

Thursday:
The Yiddish Policemen's Union: 40 pgs
The Handmaid's Tale:18 pgs

Friday
The Handmaid's Tale: 80 pgs
Ayoade on Ayoade: A Cinematic Odyssey: 34 pgs.

Saturday
Gods Behaving Badly: 28 pgs.

Sunday
The Golem and the Jinni: 34 pgs.
The Handmaid's Tale: 38 pgs.
The Yiddish Policemen's Union: 8 pgs.
American Horror Story and Philosophy: Life Is But a Nightmare: 29 pgs.

Total Pages Read: 313 pgs.

Books Finished:

destiny ♡⚔♡ wrote: "Amanda wrote: "I'm in but really late!

Saturday:"

No worries love, it doesn't start until next week! :D"

ahah omg! i didn't even check the dates XD well, I guess I'll be ready for next week

I'm in! For the challenges I have :(challenge #1) Ghosts of the Shadow Market, (challenge #2) Call Me By Your Name, (Challenge #3) The Goldfinch


Thursday:
Ghosts of the Shadow Market: 50 pgs.
Call Me By Your Name: 48 pgs.

Friday:
Ghosts of the Shadow Market: 8 pgs

Saturday: 0 ( I went to visit my parents and spent all the time with them)

Sunday:
Ghosts of the Shadow Market: 18 pgs.
I Wrote This For You: Just the Words: 21 pgs.

Monday: 0

Total Pages: 145 pgs.

Books Finished:


Guys, this was not a good readathon for me. I was both working and trying to make time for my family this labour day weekend :/

I'm in too! I recently started up again with the Infernal Devices series so I'll be reading those this week. My "new to me" author is going to be Elizabeth Gilbert and I am living :D

Monday
Clockwork Prince: 260 pgs.

Tuesday
City of Girls: 96 pgs.
Clockwork Prince: 31 pgs.

Wednesday
City of Girls: 91 pgs.
Clockwork Prince: 18 pgs.

Thursday
City of Girls: 62 pgs
After You: 23 pgs
Clockwork Prince: 40 pgs

Friday
Clockwork Prince: 2 pgs (I had the worst migraine this day)

Saturday
Clockwork Prince: 149 pgs.

Sunday
Sleeping Beauties: 45 pgs.
Clockwork Princess: 85 pgs.

Total Pages Read: 902 pgs!

Books Finished:

Yes, I am in! So I did a pretty big book haul last week that I want to get started on and unfortunately, there isn't much LGBTQ rep in the bunch other than by happenstance...

Sunday
Sleeping Beauties: 32 pgs
The Grip of It: 54 pgs

Monday
Sleeping Beauties: 10 pgs
The Grip of It: 51 pgs
Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide: 122 pgs.
Nevermore: 41 pgs

Tuesday
The Little Stranger: 46 pgs.

Wednesday
0 pgs :/

Thursday
The Little Stranger: 2 pgs

Friday
Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide: 38 pgs.

Saturday
0 pgs :/

wow, I really tapered off there at the end, huh? Work was crazy this week

Total pgs:
396 pgs.

Books Finished:
none finished

Yay! I'm in :D I'm not really going to be reading too much, as I have a birthday party this weekend and exams next week, but I like any motivation I can get!



Thursday:
Sleeping Beauties - 27 pgs
Beloved - 22 pgs

Friday:
Sleeping Beauties - 8 pgs :/ (bf's birthday)

Saturday:
My Sister, the Serial Killer - 36 pgs.

Sunday:
My Sister, the Serial Killer - 90 pgs.

Monday:
My Sister, the Serial Killer - 44 pgs.

Total:
227 pgs.

not my finest readathon moment but considering how much I was trying to accomplish, I managed to read a little every day :)

Lucien wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Hi! My name is Amanda and I'm a 27 yo Torontonian trying to survive the winter. Right now, I'm finishing up mortuary school. I love horror (surprise!), but I also love YA, literary f..."

I know! ahaha I had literally just finished writing about how crap the weather was in my intro and scanned up ahead and saw yours. Solidarity! ❄️❄️❄️

rachel wrote: "i'm not sure if i'll be able to stick to the challenges but i'm hoping to read:

• Monstress, Vol. 3: Haven
• My Sister, the Serial Killer (the author is coming to ..."

I've been wanting to read My sister, the serial killer for a long time and I hear from everyone that it's amazing!! You'll have to keep us updated because I'd love to hear your thoughts on it when you're done

Alright, I'll give this a go! Have five assignments due between Monday and Tuesday but at the very least, I can snag a few hours of reading this weekend.

Currently Reading:
Autobiography of Malcolm X (diverse read challenge)
Geek Love
In the Land of Penny Gnomes

March 2nd:
Malcolm X bio: 15 pgs.
Little Women: 37 pgs.
Geek Love: 22 pgs.

Day's Total: 74 pgs.

March 3rd:
Geek Love: 20 pgs.
Alice Isn't Dead: 69 pgs.

Day's Total: 89 pgs.

This is not going well, gang. I had work all day today, came home and fell asleep, and now have to study for a midterm. Silver lining: Alice Isn't Dead is actually amazing.

March 4th:


March 5th:

Hi! My name is Amanda and I'm a 27 yo Torontonian trying to survive the winter. Right now, I'm finishing up mortuary school. I love horror (surprise!), but I also love YA, literary fiction, and philosophy. I'm hoping when things settle down, I'll be able to get back to reading all day erryday but for now, I'm here for friendship and stress-free readathons ✨