~ARC August Goals and Rules~

Posted July 18, 2013 by Octavia in Challenges / 0 Comments

Alright my lovelies, ARC August officially begins in two weeks and I’m so excited I could burst! But I want to clarify the basics.

  • You do not have to post what your exact goal is.

I get that people get embarrassed, especially when they don’t exactly conquer something; so no pressure here.

  • The gift card is an additional incentive.

It is just a way to make you want to get through those ARC’s, it will be awarded randomly no matter how many you start or finish.

  • No pressure!

While I hope you get to review the ARC’s you finish for the publishers benefit, please don’t feel pressured into writing a review immediately for ARC August.

  • HAVE FUN!

It’s a challenge sure, but I want you to have fun! We already feel guilty and ashamed, lets lighten the mood a bit!

Now…on to MY goals!

So for ARC August I HOPE to read 20 books! My baby girl will be starting kindergarten (sad face) so I should have some extra time to read! Of these 20 I want to get through:

Ten Tiny BreathsThe WardSurrenderWhite Trash BeautifulThe Marriae MergerLinkedThe Sweetest DarkTrueThe Sea of TranquilityThe BookstoreCrown of Midnight HBBlushThat Time I Joined the CircusBorn of IllusionRuleUndeadlyStungTaking ChancesEscaping RealityNatural Born Angel

 

But I’m also a realist and know two very important things when it comes to ARC August.

1. There will be DNF’s. Don’t give me your judgy face! The fact of the matter is I will not like every book and I firmly believe that torturing myself to finish isn’t right. I’ll read as much as I can and as always I’ll write a thorough and honest review on what I read, but I won’t force myself to do anything I don’t want to.

2. Planning and reality are very different. Even with the little one headed off to school I still have a house to take care of, and errands to run. Will I get through all these books? I have no clue. Will I try my damndest to get through them? Yep.

 

And for those wondering, no these are not all the ARC’s I have to get through but it definitely is a big chunk! I plan on checking in with you guys once a week, via a wrap up post on Sunday’s just to share what I’ve finished for the week and how I’m coming along. If you’re up to doing a weekly wrap up go for it! At the bottom of all my wrap up post I’ll have a linky just so I can make sure I visit you. So, good luck and happy reading!

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