the calico books

Archives

Last week was the last week of the read-a-thon, and while I wasn’t able to actually complete the entire challenge, I think I did pretty well, and I had so much fun! Badges Earned The first book I read this week was Into the Wild (Cat Warriors #1) by Erin Hunter.  My sister has been a huge fan of this series for a while now, and since we both love cats so… Read More

I was tagged by, the always so kind, Lashaan & Trang over at Bookidote for the Pokemon GO Book Tag!  Thank you so much, you guys! 🙂 This tag was created by Aentee @ Read at Midnight. The Rules There are no real rules; simply have fun!  A link back to Aentee’s blog is always nice though.  You can also use the graphics. 🙂 Okay, let’s get started! Honestly, I don’t ever remember a time… Read More

I was nominated by Monique from That Wild Soul for the Liebster Award!  Thank you so, so much!  I was nominated over 2 months ago, and I’m just now doing this…oops?  Despite my delay, I am super excited to be doing this!! 🙂 Check out the 2016 Official Liebster Award rules for more logos and information. The Rules: 1. Acknowledge the blog that nominated you and display the award. 2. Answer the 11 questions that… Read More

Reading wise, this week was not great.  I only finished one book.  However, I had a super busy, fun-filled week, so that is okay! Badges Earned This week, I only earned my Marsh Badge, with Dance of Fire by Yelena Black.  For some reason, it took me forever to read this book – I only just finished it today!  I had planned on having it finished early last week, and the review would… Read More

I’m only doing a top 5 again, AND I’m a day late again, but Monday was the 4th of July, so it feels like a Tuesday today, so I’m going with it…Today is Yesterday was Top Ten Tuesday – A weekly bookish list created by The Broke and the Bookish! This week’s topic is: Top Ten Five Books that Have Under 2000 Ratings on Goodreads * Marvelous Marvelous by Travis Thrasher is book 1 in such a… Read More

Thank you so, so much to Melissa from booknerdmomo for nominating me!  I really appreciate it. 🙂   Thank the people/person who nominated you. Answer the questions from your nominator(s). Nominate eleven other bloggers and give them eleven questions.     Melissa’s Questions 1. What’s a book you feel like changed your life? Why? Honestly, I’m not really sure!  I feel like every book I read helps shape and change the way I… Read More

I was tagged by Giovanna at Book Coma to do the 3 Days, 3 Quotes challenge! Thank again for tagging me! I have had so much fun with this tag. 🙂 The Rules: 1. Thank the person who nominated you. 2. Post a quote for 3 consecutive days (1 quote for each day). 3. Nominate three new bloggers each day. Today’s quote is from A Court of Thorns and Roses.  I really like this quote,… Read More

  I was tagged by Giovanna at Book Coma to do the 3 Days, 3 Quotes challenge! Thank you so much for thinking of me for this fun tag!!:) The Rules: 1. Thank the person who nominated you. 2. Post a quote for 3 consecutive days (1 quote for each day). 3. Nominate three new bloggers each day. Sorry this is a day late, I completely forgot to do it yesterday…oops! Today’s… Read More

I was tagged by Giovanna at Book Coma to do the 3 Days, 3 Quotes challenge!  Thank you so much for thinking of me for this fun tag!! 🙂 The Rules: 1. Thank the person who nominated you. 2. Post a quote for 3 consecutive days (1 quote for each day). 3. Nominate three new bloggers each day. Today’s quote comes from one of my all-time favorite books: Anne of Green Gables! “Isn’t it… Read More

Thank you so much to both Celine Reads and Bookshelves and Biros for tagging me and thinking of me! I apologize for taking so long to write this! Rules: Show the award on your blog Thank the person who has nominated you Share 7 different facts about yourself Nominate 15 different blogs of your choice Link your nominees to let them know of your choice Okay, so here we go! I absolutely love Matilda by Roald… Read More