Building the Book Fort

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“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • The Final Trade by Joe Hart
  • Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Finished:

  • All Systems Red by Martha Wells
  • Never Fade by Alexandra Bracken

Total pages read this week: 416

Total books for 2022: 46 of 85.

Two books finished for #SciFiSummer! If I manage to keep this up, I might get “Jedi” (11 to 15 books). Illuminae is a bit of a chunkster, though, so it’s going to take a while to finish. That’s why I chose “Viper Pilot” (6 to 10 books). I want to be able to enjoy longer books and not deliberately stick to the shorter ones to reach a lofty goal.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for June 24th – 30th.
  • I got the house cleaned up last weekend as planned, and then I had the house to myself (and the cats) for most of the week, and it was so nice not having any chores to do other than the dishes!
  • As my long-time readers will know, July 4th (and now the days leading up to the holiday, thanks to my neighborhood’s love of all things that go boom) is stressful for me.  I’ve been out of the Army for a decade and still wearing noise-canceling earbuds/headphones at the first sign of fireworks. To help keep my stress levels down, I’m keeping things lowkey this weekend by doing a lot of reading.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 3/5
  • Steps: 38,230
  • Miles: 15.64/19.25
  • Total Miles: 386.54/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 69/150

Building the Book Fort

Published on by Rachelle

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • All Systems Red by Martha Wells
  • Never Fade by Alexandra Bracken
  • The Final Trade by Joe Hart

Finished:

  • The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain
  • Resistance by Tori Amos

Total pages read this week: 672

Total books for 2022: 44 of 85.

#SciFiSummer got off to a great start as soon as I finished the two non-Sci-Fi books I had been reading. I plan to finish All Systems Red today, but I’m not sure what book from my TBR pile I’ll choose after that.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for June 17th – 23rd.
  • I’ve let the chores around the house go for too long, so this weekend is going to be dedicated to getting everything back in order.  I’ll probably be racking up the active minutes.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 3/5
  • Steps: 35,014
  • Miles: 14.17/19.25
  • Total Miles: 370.40/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 86/150

Building the Book Fort

Published on by Rachelle

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain
  • Resistance by Tori Amos

Finished:

  • Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett

Total pages read this week: 313

Total books for 2022: 42 of 85.

I’ve decided to bring back #SciFiSummer, and since the first official day of Summer is Tuesday, I’m trying to finish my current reads before I start anything else. Tomorrow, I have the day off, since it’s a Federal holiday, so I’m hoping that will be enough time, along with whatever time I have to read today to finish The Stolen Marriage. I already know I’m going to finish Resistance today while I do some housework.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

Sci-Fi Summer Reading Challenge 2022

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SCI-FI SUMMERReading Challenge

There’s Sci-Fi November and Vintage Sci-Fi January, but for me, the Summer is the best time of year for reading Science Fiction. I hadn’t planned on doing these anymore, but #WyrdandWonder inspired me to bring this challenge back  So, from June 21st, the official first day of Summer, to the 21st of September (the day before the Autumnal Equinox), I’m reading as much Sci-Fi as possible. I’ve got a lot of it on my TBR shelves, and I’m inviting all of you to join me!

Here are the challenge levels:

  • Red Shirt – 1 to 5 books
  • Viper Pilot – 6 to 10 books
  • Jedi – 11 to 15 books
  • Time Lord – 16 or more books

This year, I’m taking it easy, and shooting for Viper Pilot. I read an average of 6 books a month, but a lot of the Sci-Fi books I’d like to try this year are longer, and I don’t want to zap the fun out of the challenge with the unnecessary pressure to meet a deadline.

Any book of at least 100 pages that is classified as Science Fiction, including any Sci-Fi subgenres, qualifies for this challenge.  That means audiobooks, physical books, ebooks, library books, free books, other borrowed books, anthologies, and graphic novels are all acceptable options.  You may also count any Sci-Fi book that counts towards another reading challenge.

Are you up to the #SciFiSummer challenge? Sign up by leaving a comment! (Links to reviews are welcome, too!)

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for June 10th – 16th.
  • My mood has been bouncing all over the place, so I’ve just been doing what I can when I can, and saying “F it” to the rest.  I need to reestablish a self-care routine of some kind.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 2/5
  • Steps: 32,960
  • Miles: 13.50/19.25
  • Total Miles: 356.23/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 55/150

Building the Book Fort

Published on by Rachelle

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain
  • Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
  • Resistance by Tori Amos

Finished:

  • Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant
  • Dinosaur Therapy by James Stewart (@dinosandcomics)
  • Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson
  • An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten

Total pages read this week: 783

Total books for 2022: 41 of 85.

I started feeling depressed and not in the mood for anything that required critical thinking, hence the 3 short, light, and hilarious books in my “Finished” section. Into the Drowning Deep was a very satisfying Horror novel, perfect for the Summer, though it did have a lot of setup to get through before the killing began.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for June 3rd – 9th.
  • I’ve slipped back into another depression, so I haven’t been doing much of anything.  Luckily, my plants are doing ok thanks to the rain this past week.  I’m glad I didn’t decide to grow anything other than flowers.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 1/5
  • Steps: 35,293
  • Miles: 14.43/19.25
  • Total Miles: 342.73/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 33/150

Building the Book Fort

Published on by Rachelle

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain
  • Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant
  • Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett

Finished:

  • The Stranger’s Shadow by Max Frei

Total pages read this week: 415

Total books for 2022: 37 of 85.

I needed something to cheer me up after finishing The Stranger’s Shadow and saying goodbye to Echo, and Equal Rites turned out to be just what I needed. Unfortunately, I’ve been too tired to read much of it by the end of the day so I’m only a little more than 50 pages in.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!