The Book Junkie Trials - July 2019

I know I have been absent for almost a year(insert eye roll), but I am hoping to jump back on the book blog and bookstagram train! I'd love if you gave me a follow at www.instagram.com/kanksbooklife. Without further ado, let's get to The Book Junkie Trials!

What is The Book Junkie Trials Read-a-Thon?
The Book Junkie Trials is a month-long read-a-thon hosted by Rachael Marie Book Junkie. Per her YouTube Announcement, "The Book Junkie Trials is a Month-long Readathon & Competitive event in July, for all the bookish community, with 2 ways to play via The Quest for The Bookie Grail &/or through the Competitive Championship Trials".

How does The Book Junkie Trials work?
As mentioned above, the read-a-thon is taking place the entire month of July 2019 and has two ways to participate. In addition, there will be micro-challenges throughout the month to earn your team extra points. 

1. The Quest for The Bookie Grail is a team challenge. There are four different teams that you could become part of: Bards, Outlaws, Magi, or Scribes. You can either take the Personality Team Quiz created by the fabulous Rachael or you can CHOOSE which team you'd like to be a part of. Each team has it's own set of challenges and quest locations that must be completed in order to earn the earn The Bookie Grail. Most of the read-a-thon announcements will be completed via Twitter. Make sure you add your team name to your display name (i.g.: Amanda #MAGE).

2. The Competitive Championship Trials is a completely new level of adventure and challenge! You complete your team's quest for The Bookie Grail and then complete the other team's challenges too! There is a special prize for completing this challenge for the 2020 Read-aThon. 

Creator, Co-Hosts, Important Links
Creator & Royal Majesty, Rachael Marie (YouTube & Twitter)
Baroness of Bards, Riley Marie (YouTube & Twitter)
Countess of Outlaws, The Psycho Nyx (YouTube & Twitter)
Marquess of Magi, Becca and the Books (YouTube & Twitter)
Dutches of Scribes, Sophisticated Books (YouTube & Twitter)

Personality Team Quiz
Book Tracker
Full Quest Map
All the Challenges (Use for Competitive Championship Trials)
Google Drive with all the Goods

My Team: The Magi
This is the team that I received when taking the Personality Team Quiz. I wasn't surprised and was glad as I am looking forward to the challenges. Plus, I get to start 3 days earlier.

Each team has their own individual map as well to go along with the challenges. I am impressed with all of the work that has been put into this fabulous read-a-thon. 

Finally, we move onto my TBR for this tremendous event! As declared by Her Majesty, there are four unique teams and one shared quest - The Book Trails. The quest MUST be completed in order. I am excited to take on this adventure. 

The Mage Challenges
*Orc Grove - Read a book that is gruesome, gory, or gritty. For this challenge I chose Wicked Saints by Emily Duncan
*Ol' Pirate Cove - Read a book that takes place, at least in part, at sea. For this challenge I chose The Lifeboat Clique by Kathy Parks. 
*Glimmer - Fit in a book with a beautiful or colorful cover. For this challenge I chose Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson. 
*Dragon Isle - Read a book that features dragons. For this challenge I chose Dragonsong by Ann McCaffrey. This is also being used for my weakness "One of their spells went awry, and now they are forced to read a book outside of their comfort zone".
*Bookie Grail - Read the group book: Stardust by Neil Gaiman. I've decided to listen to this one on Audiobook as the rest of the books will be physical copies. 

If you are participating, please comment below your link and I'd love to follow you!

Adventure On,
Amanda

O.W.Ls - Magical Readathon Wrap-Up

Hello friends. I was completely late to the party with the #magiacalreadathn hosted by BookRoast. If you don't know what I am talking about check out this YouTube video explaining the event that was hosted in April 2018. I didn't hear about it until the middle of June and decided I would participate in order to take my N.E.W.T.S. in August with everyone else. 

That being said, I was able to sit and finish 11 of the 12 classes for the O.W.L.S. Here is my wrap-up:

Ancient Runes - A book with a symbol on the cover
     Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda - Becky Albertalli
Arithmacy - Read a book with a number on the cover or in the title
     I've Got Your Number - Sophie Kinsella
Astronomy - Read a science fiction book
     Thunder Head - Neal Shusterman
Care of Magical Creatures - A book that includes magical creatures
     The Keeper - David Baldacci
Charms- Read a fantasy book
     Accidental Thief - C.J. Davis
Defense Against the Dark Arts - Read a book about a club or secret society
     Beauty Queens - Libba Bray
Divination - Read a book featuring a prophecy
     Salt & Storm - Kendall Kulper
Herbology - Read a book with a nature related word in the title
     Storm - Gupreet Kaur Sidhu
History of Magic - Read a historical fiction
     Invention of Hugo Cabret - Brian Selznick
Muggle Studies - Read a non-fiction book
     The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up - Marie Kondo
Potions - Read a book with/about alchemy
     Accidental Warrior (DNF as of end of July)
Transfiguration - Read a book with transfiguration/shape-shifting or a book with a cat on the cover
     Upside-Down Magic - Sarah Mylnowski

Grading Scale:
O (outstanding) = sit and read at least 5 OWLs
E (exceeds expectations) - sit and read at least 3 OWLs
A (acceptable) - sit and read at least 2 OWLs
P (poor) - sit and read 1 OWL
D (dreadful) - sit but not finish any OWLs
T (troll) - didn't show

Did you participate and are you participating in the next Magical Readathon? I can't wait to show you my TBR for my N.E.W.T.S. I'll share that closer to the beginning of August!

Adventure On, 
Amanda

#reversereadathon July 2018 Recap

Hello friends. I attempted to participate in the new readathon hosted by Dewey's Read-a-thon. I was excited to partake, but didn't have very much time to participate. I spent most of Saturday at an event out of town. However, I was still able to do some reading and some listening during the readathon that was held from 7 p.m. CT Friday to 7 p.m. CT Saturday. Here's my #reversereadathon wrap up: 

Total time: 6.5 hours
Total pages: 377
Total # books: Final Draft (3/5) and Kiss the Bride (4/5)

I had so much fun on twitter with the group of readers. I am excited to reignite my twitter account! Add me :)

Adventure On, 
Amanda