The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal.  For all Bout of Books 13 information and updates, please visit the Bout of Books blog. – From the Bout of Books team

Why is it that when I want to read, I find myself with a to-do list a mile long full of chores and errands that must be handled?  Actually, I know why.  It’s because I kept putting things off in order to finish up the semester and study for Finals.  The laundry monster reared its ugly head, my car desperately needed an oil change, and many things were forgotten on the last trip to the store.  Also, since I was no longer eyeballs deep into research papers and textbooks, the Boyfriend decided to take me out to a fancier restaurant for Date Night to celebrate my victory over the most difficult semester I’ve had so far.  I swear I’m not doing anything for the rest of the week except reading and blogging.