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Monthly Wrap Up: August 2013

 
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August was…eventful. Work ended (yay! No more little kids!), I went on a 3-day trip to Vegas, and school started the last week in August. Ahhh!

I managed to read a grand total of 15 books this month. Yay, that’s more than half of what I read last month! :D

Books I Read in August

1. The Distance Between Us by Kasie West (Rating: 3.0/5.0)
2. Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood (Rating: 3.5/5.0)
3. The Idea Man by Julie Garwood (Rating: 3.5/5.0)
4. Thornhill by Kathleen Peacock (Rating: 2.5/5.0)
5. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke (Rating: 3.5/5.0)
6. Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood (Rating: 4.0/5.0)
7. Murder List by Julie Garwood (Rating: 4.0/5.0)
8. She Prize by Julie Garwood (Rating: 4.0/5.0)
9. Slow Burn by Julie Garwood (Rating: 3.0/5.0)
10. The Bride by Julie Garwood (Rating: 4.0/5.0)
11. Castles by Julie Garwood (Rating: 3.5/5.0)
12. Killjoy by Julie Garwood (Rating: 3.5/5.0)
13. Sizzle by Julie Garwood (Rating: 3.0/5.0)
14. Fire and Ice by Julie Garwood (Rating: 2.0/5.0)
15. Smoke by Ellen Hopkins (Rating: 4.5/5.0)
Average Book Rating: 3.4/5.0

Favorite Book Read In August

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The sequel to Burned is definitely worth the longgg wait.


 
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This month, I’m giving away a hardback copy of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke and a paperback copy of The Distance Between Us by Kasie West. This giveaway is international since I’m sending you the books via The Book Depository.

Good luck!

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Terms & Conditions:

  • This contest is open INTERNATIONALLY (as long as the Book Depository delivers to you. The list can be found here).
  • You must be 18 years or older, or have parents’ permission to enter.
  • All your entries will be disqualified if you pickup entries for something you haven’t done.
  • If you only use ONE account to do all these tasks and enter under different names, they will still only constitute as ONE entry.
  • If the winner does not respond to my e-mail within 48 hours, I will have to choose another winner.
  • I am not responsible for any items lost in the mail.

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-Kelly

Posted by Kelly on 8-30-13 · 12 Comments
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  1. Alex says

    8-30-13 at 11:14 AM

    Ahh, these are two books I have been DYING to read… And you read a lot of Julie Garwood :D
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    • Kelly says

      8-31-13 at 8:18 PM

      Ha ha, those two books are pretty good! ;D
      Yeah, somebody recommended me to try out a Julie Garwood book and I just happened to fall in like with her books. :P
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  2. Sarah says

    8-30-13 at 11:50 AM

    Sounds like you had a good reading month, both in terms of quantity and quality.
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    • Kelly says

      8-31-13 at 8:19 PM

      Yeah I did. I’m so happy about that, especially since that happens VERY rarely.
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  3. Becca @ Nawanda Files says

    8-30-13 at 4:45 PM

    Omg, you read so many books this month! I think I had a really bad reading month — especially compared to you lol. I see no 5-stars though, so I guess you didn’t find a super favorite. I have yet to read a singe Ellen Hopkins book. I think I need to change that :D
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    • Kelly says

      8-31-13 at 8:21 PM

      I’ve read SO many books and I just gave 2 of them 5 stars. I’m a REALLY picky rater/grader ha ha. :P
      You definitely MUST change that Becca! Ellen Hopkins’ books are soo good! :D
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  4. Paola @ A Novel Idea says

    8-31-13 at 6:21 AM

    Oh, I didn’t know you were in Vegas! That’s where I live! I hope you enjoyed yourself :D Was it your first visit? I hope you weren’t here when we were getting a torrential downpour of rain that we pretty much NEVER get…
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    • Kelly says

      8-31-13 at 8:24 PM

      Ahh, that’s where you live?! We could have maybe met each other and you could have showed me the awesome Las Vegas bookstores! o:
      I left right before the huge downpour of rain, thank goodness.
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  5. Leonor (Ner) says

    9-01-13 at 2:36 PM

    Oh, when I see how many books you read in a month, I immediately feel very small! I only read seven books in August :S

    Thank you for another amazing giveaway Kelly and good luck with your school :)

    XX Ner
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    • Kelly says

      9-08-13 at 12:11 PM

      Don’t feel bad! We all get busy. In fact, I think I read only 6 books last month. :P
      Thanks! :D
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  6. Rachel says

    9-07-13 at 1:12 AM

    This is an awesome giveaway and you read some great books this August. I had no idea Ellen Hopkins was out with a new book already! Will have to make sure we have it in stock. Thanks for the chance to win and love the layout of your blog!!

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    • Kelly says

      9-08-13 at 12:16 PM

      Ellen Hopkins’ book will be released on September 17 I think.
      Thank you! (:
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