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Gilmore Girls 2024 Readathon | Days 3 & 4 Highlights

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Hi Friends,
Here are my reading updates for Days 3 and 4 of the Gilmore Girls 2024 Readathon! I want to mention that these two days weren’t the best for me in terms of mental health, so my updates might not be very exciting. Still, I wanted to share how the readathon is going and remind you that it’s okay not to feel okay all the time.

Day 3: October 9, 2024

Morning Update: My mornings are typically the same, so I won’t bore you with the details. However, I did need to make sure my blog post, Days 1 & 2 Highlights, went live. I was feeling really sad this morning, so I tried to relax. Still, I wanted to finish my book, and I did just that. I have some thoughts on it. While I’m not the biggest fan of B.K. Borison’s writing style, I did enjoy the plot a lot. As always, I will post a full review of the book on the blog.

Afternoon Update: I wanted to choose my next read and decided to go with a book that would check off a few prompts. I ended up picking ‘Given Our History‘ by Kristyn J. Miller, which I hadn’t realized even had an audiobook version. I tried to do some reading, but I couldn’t focus much, so I took a nap. What was meant to be a short nap turned into a two-hour one, and my afternoon kind of got away from me.

Evening Wrap-Up: After waking up, feeding the pets, and making dinner, I finally got some reading in. I am only 10% into the book, but I am loving it! Before turning in for the night, my husband and I ended up watching a few ‘Treehouse of Horror’ episodes of The Simpsons.

Day 4: October 10, 2024

Morning Update: This morning was kind of crazy, and I felt like it flew by. I honestly cannot remember what I spent my morning doing because by the time I finished my morning routine and boring household chores, it was almost noon. Needless to say, I didn’t get a chance to read.

Afternoon Update: I had to run some errands, so I decided to treat myself to an afternoon coffee from Starbucks. This time, I got the iced version of my usual drink but added non-dairy cold foam on top. I’m unsure how I feel about it. While I was out, I ended up posting a TikTok video. When I got home, I wrote a blog post, then worked out and watched some BookTube videos.

Evening Wrap-Up: I ended the night by binge-reading my book, and let’s just say it was a real struggle to put down. I’ve reached the 50% mark, and the plot is so good. I’m not sure if much is actually happening, but I’m really enjoying it.

I know these past two day’s updates weren’t the most exciting, but sometimes my days are pretty normal. If you want to read Given Our History, the audiobook is available on Everand, which is where I am listening to it. As always, you can use my link [here] to get a free trial of the service. Before you go, make sure to hit the follow button so that you never miss a post.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Gilmore Girls 2024 Readathon | Days 1 & 2 Highlights

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Hi Friends,
Get ready to get cozy and read like a Gilmore—well, at least like Rory Gilmore! This is my first reading update for the Gilmore Girls 2024 Readathon. In this post, I’ll be talking about the first two days of the readathon because I couldn’t commit to daily updates this time around. Before you continue, feel free to check out my Gilmore Girls Readathon TBR to remind yourself of the books I’ll be reading.

Day 1: October 7, 2024

Morning Update: I started my morning off with a cup of coffee, like the Gilmore Girl I am, and grabbed the book ‘Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice‘. I read up until chapter 6, but unfortunately, I wasn’t loving the book. The story wasn’t captivating me, and the writing and characters felt too young. I’ve been having this problem a lot lately when it comes to YA books.

Afternoon Update: I did some cleaning and even watched a horror movie, because, sadly, the book just wasn’t giving me the Gilmore Girl vibes it promised. I also worked on some posts for my blog. I tried picking the book back up again and only got halfway through chapter 6 before realizing it was going to be a DNF for me. I know that might seem a little early to DNF a book, but I can already tell it was not going to be for me.

Evening Wrap-Up: I decided to pick up my next book—or technically, my first book of the readathon—before bed and get some reading in. I chose ‘Business Casual’ by B.K. Borison since it fits multiple prompts, so even if I don’t get to as many books as I’d like during the readathon, this book will still help me clear the bingo board. I was only able to read the first chapter, but I did enjoy it.

Day 2: October 8, 2024

Morning Update: Unfortunately, I didn’t get the best night’s sleep and was up at 2:30 a.m. I didn’t fall back asleep until 5 a.m. I woke up at eight and did my normal morning routine—fed the dogs, washed my face, brushed my teeth, changed into workout attire, and ate breakfast. I didn’t get a chance to continue my book this morning because it was kind of chaotic.

Afternoon Update: I went out and grabbed an afternoon Starbucks with my mom and sister! My go-to drink is a hot non-fat half-caf white mocha with an extra pump and whip. Then I started deep cleaning certain areas while listening to more of ‘Business Casual‘. Let’s just say that this is one fast-paced book, and by the time I was done cleaning, I had made it to 50% of the book.

Evening Wrap-Up: I finished off the night by doing some blog work and watching the movie Scream. Honestly, the first three movies in that trilogy will always be the superior ones in the franchise. Time kind of got away from me, so I didn’t end up reading any more of my book.

Those were my first two days of the Gilmore Girls Readathon! I am having such a fun time with the readathon and hope others are enjoying it as well. If you want to read the Lovelight Farms series, I know that three out of the four books are available on Everand. If you don’t have a subscription, don’t worry; you can use my link [here] to get a free trial of the service. Before you go, make sure you hit the follow button so that you never miss a post.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Gilmore Girl Readathon | To Be Read

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Hi Friends,
Today I’m sharing my Gilmore Girls Readathon TBR. If you haven’t already seen my announcement post for the readathon, I definitely recommend checking it out (read here). To give you a brief rundown, the readathon will take place from October 7 to October 21. There’s a bingo board with 12 bookish prompts and four non-bookish prompts. I’m going to try and clear the board, and to make it even more challenging, I’ll be reading a different book for each prompt. Let’s jump right into the books I’ll be reading.

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc
Not only does the synopsis say this book is perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, but it’s also set in a charming village in New England. I’m interpreting “village” as a small town. Plus, the title Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice is so fall-coded. I can’t wait to read this story. I’m a little hesitant because it’s a YA novel, which isn’t a genre I’ve been gravitating toward lately, but it does involve coffee and I’m a coffee addict.

Maybe Meant To Be by K.L. Walters
This book takes place at Bexley School and follows best friends Sage and Charlie, who everyone assumes are destined to be together. The cover gives me fall vibes, and I’ve loved pretty much every book I’ve read by this author. I’m anticipating this will be a four or five star read.

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
This was a harder prompt for me, but I decided to go with Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney. It’s an adult mystery thriller inspired by Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. The story revolves around a complicated family who are isolated together, with a killer among them. I don’t think there’s another book on my shelves that fits this prompt as perfectly as this one.

Funny Feelings by Tarah DeWitt
I had quite a few options for this prompt, but I’m trying to stick with cozy fall vibes since that’s what Gilmore Girls embodies for me. This is a single dad romance where he’s her manager and she’s a stand-up comedian. I’ve never read anything by this author, but I’ve been loving single parent romances lately.

A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley
For this prompt, I picked a book that I’m really excited to read. Not only does it work for the readathon, but it also matches the witchy vibes of October. I don’t know much about it except that it’s a cozy fantasy fake-dating romance.

Business Casual by BK Borison
This is the last book in the Lovelight Farms small-town romance series. Each book in the series is set during a specific season, and this one takes place in the autumn. So, of course, October is the perfect time to read it! The last two books I read from this series had dual perspectives, so I’m assuming this one will as well. If not, I’ll switch it out with another book.

Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
This is another book I cannot wait to dive into! Even though the hardback version doesn’t have leaves on the cover, my copy—the Barnes and Noble exclusive paperback edition—certainly does. I read the first book in this series earlier this year, so I’m happy to be making progress on a series I’ve already started. This is a cozy fantasy series, and I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to finish the book fairly quickly.

The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore
Honestly, everyone is talking about how good this book is and how it’s very Gilmore Girls-inspired. I don’t know much about the plot except that it’s a small-town spicy romance, but I’m excited to read it for the readathon.

A Winter in New York by Josie Silver
Winter is my favorite season, so I had to pick a book that screamed wintertime to me. That’s why I chose a book with “winter” literally in the title. I’m hoping to love this book! All I know is that there’s a secret family recipe and a romance, but I think it’ll be a really cute read with some depth to the plot and characters.

The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
Of course, I have to include a thriller on my TBR. The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose is being adapted into a movie. I believe Netflix is behind it, but I’m not entirely sure which streaming platform will be making the film. Still, this is a book I’ve wanted to read for a while, and I’m glad I will finally, hopefully, be getting to it.

A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft
I had a few books that fit this prompt, but this one seemed like it was made for a Gilmore Girls readathon since the main character’s name is Lorelei. This is a dark academia novel involving murder and an expedition. It seems like it will fit well with the spooky season, so I’m looking forward to it.

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Lastly, I have to finish a series I’m in the middle of, and what better time than spooky season to complete the Twilight saga? The final book was released in 2008, so it fits the prompt perfectly. I’ll definitely be rewatching the movies this month, making it an easy choice.

There you have it, all the books I’ll be reading for the Gilmore Girls Readathon. I really hope you all participate because this readathon is very near and dear to my heart. You can join the Discord to let me know what you’re reading and discuss the group book. Please leave a comment letting me know what you’re reading in October, and hit the follow button so you never miss a post.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Gilmore Girls 2024 Readathon

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Hi Friends,
I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be hosting a Gilmore Girls Readathon from October 7th – October 21st! October felt like the perfect month to celebrate all things Gilmore, especially since the show premiered in October 2000 and Rory’s birthday is on October 8th!

Whether you’re a die-hard Gilmore fan or just looking for a cozy, fall-themed challenge, you can join in on the fun! You can participate bingo-style, using the prompts on the bingo board, or, if you’re like me, challenge yourself to complete all the prompts!

To make things even more exciting, I’ve included a few non-reading prompts to give this readathon a fun, cozy vibe. Think coffee breaks, movie nights, and more! It’s going to be such a great way to dive into fall and celebrate the world of Stars Hollow.

I’d love for you to join me in this Gilmore-inspired adventure—stay tuned for more details and let me know if you’re participating! If you’d like to follow me on other platforms, I’ve become very active on Instagram. As always, show the blog some love by giving it a follow.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

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Summerween 2024 | Day Six

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Hi Friends,
We are on day six of Summerween! I wasn’t able to get as much reading done as I wanted to today. I believe I only got to 15% of ‘How To Sell A Haunted House‘ by Grady Hendrix. However, I am still very intrigued by the plot.

I spent some of the day out and about. I had a lovely dinner at Panera. When I go there, which isn’t actually all that often, I usually get the Pick 2 deal. I had a yummy half salad and sandwich. It was really tasty, and I forgot how good the food is there.

Also, I had to stop by Barnes & Noble and Target. I didn’t get any books at Barnes & Noble—I know, shocker!—but I did get six books at Target since they were having a buy 2, get 1 free sale. I’m really excited to read all the books I picked up.

Let me know if you’ve bought any books lately. Please like and share this post with other book lovers. Before you leave, show my blog some love by giving it a follow.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

 

Summerween 2024 | Day Five

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Hi Friends,
Happy Summerween day five! I can’t believe the readathon is almost over. I’ve actually completed all the prompts today, so any more books I read are just extra and don’t have to fit the prompts. I finished ‘The Last Time I Lied’ by Riley Sager, and it was amazing. It counted for a book that takes place during the summer and also worked for the five-word title prompt. I have a lot to say about this book, but you’ll have to wait for my review.

I also completed the graphic novel ‘Something Is Killing The Children’. It was another great read, and I’m definitely going to continue with this graphic novel series. I read the e-book via Everand, and you can get a free trial using my link (click here).

Even though I’ve finished all the prompts, I decided to try and read one more book before the readathon ends. So, I ended day five by starting ‘How To Sell A Haunted House’ by Grady Hendrix. I got about five chapters in, and I’m actually enjoying the story, which is interesting since this author isn’t a favorite of mine.

In the comments, let me know how you’re doing on your Summerween TBR or your reading goals in general. Please like and share this post with other readers and follow the blog before you go.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Summerween 2024 | Day Four

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Hi Friends,
Today is Summerween Day Four! Unfortunately, I wasn’t feeling too well, so I didn’t get much reading done. However, I did manage to reach the 70% mark of Riley Sager’s ‘The Last Time I Lied‘. This book is getting so good that I can’t seem to put it down. I need to know how the story ends!

I also did a quick workout and took a nap, hoping it would make me feel better. Additionally, I uploaded a TikTok video! If you want to see my BookTok content, you can visit my page @BooksWithBunny. I post a lot of fun bookish content and book aesthetic videos, so if you’re looking for more book content from me, that’s another place to find it.

I finished the night with a donut for dessert and read some of my graphic novel ‘Something Is Killing The Children‘. I reached the 70% point in that book as well. While I’m a little disappointed that I didn’t finish any books, I know some days are like that. Still, I’m very happy with the amount of reading I did get done.

In the comments, let me know how many books you have read so far this month. If you are participating in Summerween, how is it going for you? Before you leave, show my blog some support by giving it a follow.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Summerween 2024 | Day Three

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Hi Friends,
Happy Summerween Day Three! I’ll be completely honest and let you know that I did practically nothing on Day 3 of Summerween. However, that is my typical Sunday routine. I slept in way too late and then had a yummy breakfast for lunch. Still, I did manage to read a bit, though I didn’t finish any books.

I started ‘Something Is Killing the Children‘, a horror graphic novel. It wasn’t originally on my TBR, but I thought it would be a quick read and fit the prompt to read a thriller or horror book. I got about 40% through it and I’m really liking it; the story is quite interesting.

I also started my next audiobook for the readathon, ‘The Last Time I Lied‘ by Riley Sager. I’m enjoying this book a lot; it’s very fast-paced, and I’m really invested in the story. I’ve read up to the 30% mark and I’m curious to see where it goes.

Besides my reading, I posted a photo for Day Two of the readathon’s photo challenges on Instagram. The challenge was to post a sunset book stack. If you want to see all my photos for the photo prompts, follow me on Instagram (@Books.With.Bunny). Before you go, like this post and leave me a comment telling me how your weekend went.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Summerween 2024 | Day Two

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Hi Friends,
It’s Summerween day two! I started my morning with iced coffee and listened to my book, ‘The House Across the Lake‘. I got about 50% through before taking a break to do some cleaning. I was so invested in the story and had a lot of theories about what was going on.

In the afternoon, I worked out while listening to more of the book. Afterward, I made dinner and watched some YouTube videos. I’ve been enjoying Alexandra Roselyn’s old videos. This readathon has made me wish it were fall already, so watching her fall book content has been helping me stay in the fall mood.

I did some personal 45-minute reading sprints to finish off the day. In that time, I was able to complete ‘The House Across the Lake’. It was a crazy read! Riley Sager knows how to write a mystery full of twists and turns. The book ended just before midnight, so by that time, I was ready for bed.

I hope you enjoyed this little recap of Summerween day two! Let me know in the comments what you have been reading lately. Don’t forget to like and share this post with others.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Summerween 2024 | Day One

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Hi Friends,
Yesterday, Summerween kicked off! In my TBR post for the readathon, I promised to do daily updates. However, I didn’t mention that I wouldn’t be posting the updates until the day after, which is why Day 1 is going up on Day 2. This is because I won’t know how much I’ve read until the day ends. I hope that makes sense.
Anyway, I’m somewhat happy with how my reading went on the first day of the readathon. I managed to finish a book, but unfortunately, it wasn’t for Summerween. I had started ‘Vespertine‘ by Margaret Rogerson at the beginning of the month and wanted to finish it before starting any new books.

However, I was able to start ‘The House Across the Lake‘ by Riley Sager and got to 25%. So, even though I read a lot, I didn’t finish any books for the readathon. Still, I’m happy with my reading for the day.

Let me know in the comments if you are participating in the readathon. Don’t forget to like and share this post with others. And hit the follow button to show your support for the blog.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny