June Reading Challenge | Day 4

Challenges are meant to help readers have fun while reading.  Each month, a new set of challenges will be posted, one for each day of the month.  For a complete list of the challenges for this month, click here.

DAY 4: *FAVORITE BOOK READ LAST MONTH*

I didn't read too many books last month, but my favorite one was Panic by Lauren Oliver.  I thought the idea of a school-wide game, in which the winner will receive over $60,000 was really cool and unique.  The challenges were also scary and hard, none of this pansy, wimpy stuff.  Read the full review here.

June Reading Challenge | Day 3

Challenges are meant to help readers have fun while reading.  Each month, a new set of challenges will be posted, one for each day of the month.  For a complete list of the challenges for this month, click here.

DAY 3: *TBR FOR THE MONTH*

For the month of June, I plan to catch up on my TBR pile.  A few of the books I have in mind are:

• Numbers by Rachael Ward
• The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket (Re-read)
• The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin (Re-read)
• Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs 
• Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige  

June Reading Challenge | Day 2

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DAY 2: *PLANNING ON READING NEXT*

There are two books that I plan on reading next; The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket, and Numbers by Rachael Ward.

I really wanted to re-read A Series of Unfortunate Events series, and I picked up Numbers from the library the other day so I'm really excited about that one.

June Reading Challenge | Day 1

Hosted by Tee The Quoter from Tumblr, Monthly Challenges are meant to help readers have fun while reading.  Each month, a new set of challenges will be posted, one for each day of the month.  For a complete list of the challenges for this month, click here.

DAY 1: *CURRENTLY READING*

I am currently reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.  I'm almost done with the book, and should have a review up sometime within the next day or two.  So far, the story is pretty good, not the best, but definitely creative and unique.

Monthly Challenges | June

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Feel free to join in on the challenges and post your responses, just please make sure to include a link to Anchored In A Book. :)  I encourage everyone to comment on my daily posts with links back to their own, that way I can read everyone's response.  Have fun and happy reading!

 JUNE:

May Reading Challenge | Day 31

Hosted by Tee The Quoter from Tumblr, Monthly Challenges are meant to help readers have fun while reading.  Each month, a new set of challenges will be posted, one for each day of the month.  For a complete list of the challenges for this month, click here.

DAY 31: *REVIEW OF A BOOK YOU'VE READ THIS MONTH*

This month was a bit hectic, due to finals, graduation, work and a leadership conference.  I didn't read nearly as many books as I planned to, but hopefully June will be a lot better on me.

I did however, manage to read 3 books and write reviews on two of them.  One of the books I reviewed was Panic by Lauren Oliver.

I thought Oliver did a great job with developing Heather's character- I loved how she made Heather a strong, independent, tall and somewhat clumsy character, despite being one of the weakest characters throughout most of the book.  I also thought the idea of the game itself was really interesting, and at times, kind of scary and freaky.  It was mind-boggling how much power the game had, and how much the game controlled the lives of all the students.  Read the full review here.

May Reading Challenge | Day 30

Hosted by Tee The Quoter from Tumblr, Monthly Challenges are meant to help readers have fun while reading.  Each month, a new set of challenges will be posted, one for each day of the month.  For a complete list of the challenges for this month, click here.

DAY 30: *TBR PILE*

Oh goodness....

Where do I begin?

My TBR pile is longer than the line outside Best Buy on Black Friday.  In addition to having reading lists on Goodreads, I have the titles of books written down EVERYWHERE.  I have a list on the stickies feature on my laptop, in my journal, on Goodreads and I have several pages bookmarked on Safari.  Here is part of my stickies list.

The book I'm currently looking forward to reading the most is The Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy by Laini Taylor.  I've heard nothing but positive reviews on the series, and I'm really excited to read the books.

May Reading Challenge | Day 29

Hosted by Tee The Quoter from Tumblr, Monthly Challenges are meant to help readers have fun while reading.  Each month, a new set of challenges will be posted, one for each day of the month.  For a complete list of the challenges for this month, click here.

DAY 29: *FAVORITE NON-FICTION*

Back when I was about 11/12, my grandparents visited the Holocaust museum in Washington, DC.  When they returned home, they had presents for me and my siblings.  In addition to shirts, keychains and other little nick-nacks, my grandparents had also bought me a book (knowing how much I loved/love to read). That book was none other than The Diary of Anne Frank written by Anne Frank herself.

I love this DIARY (cause that's what it really is!), it is my favorite non-fiction piece of work.  I was shocked to discover that this book has several negative reviews and comments, and was even more surprised to discover that the biggest complaint was how "boring" this diary was.

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EXCUSE ME!

THIS IS A 14-year-old girl's diary that she wrote while HIDING FROM NAZIS!  What did they expect her to write about?

I loved Anne's writing, and truly believe that had she survived, she would have gone on to become a successful author.  She was so wise beyond her years, and had a great attitude and outlook on life, even in spite of her situation.

"Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart." -Anne Frank

I love this book/diary, and highly advise everyone to read it.