Updates and Coming Soon to Unabridged Bookshelf

After running Unabridged Bookshelf for almost three years, I have decided an update in both content and connection is long overdue.

I first got into blogging to connect with other readers. As the pressures of maintaining my blog and life in general have grown, I have pulled back and now I feel very disconnected from the blogging community. This is something I know I need to remedy. I have a few ideas so more on that in a minute.
The second issue is content. While I love supporting authors with simple pre-made cover reveals, and books blitzes, these posts are almost too easy. Why work hard at original review or other content when I could just copy and paste? Does this mean no more cover reveals or blitzes, No. I really love helping authors with those posts, but I am going to work harder on adding more original features and content.

When I started Unabridged Bookshelf, I stood behind my blog name, never revealing many personal details or even my frist name to most readers or bloggers. This aided in my disconnection, how can I form a connection without getting personal at all? I have already updated my about me section on my blog to share a few more personal details. Hopefully this will allow me to open up more and add more of my personality to Unabridged Bookshelf.

My New Goals

1. Comment on other blogs (Daily Goal: 10+)
(feel free to leave you blog in the comments so I can come visit)
2.   Start using Twitter more often to connect with others
3. Respond to my blog comments in a timely fashion

My New Content Ideas
1. I started adding Short Story Saturday, which are reviews of short stories, anthologies, or novellas.

2. More reviews (something I have been seriously lacking) and maybe changing up my review style a little bit. I am also adding audiobook reviews mostly on Mondays and maybe making it a permanent feature. (still working on a possible name for it...)

3. I thought of this idea to late last year, but maybe doing a TV Tuesday for Book to TV Shows, but will have to see if I can find one. It would be kind of a review and spoiler free discussion. (Open to Suggestions)

I know I have been absent most of the month of July, but I have been working behind the scenes to bring all of these goals to life! August is going to be a refreshing reboot of Unabridged Bookshelf!

Thank you for stopping by and reading Unabridged Bookshelf

Looking forward to reconnecting!

Bout of Books 10 Goals and Updates

The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 12th and runs through Sunday, May 18th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 10 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

MY GOALS

• Read at least 5 books
• Write reviews for all books
• Participate in at least one Twitter Chat
• Participate in at least 2 Challenges

*I will be updating this post with my progress through the challenge*

Reading List

Books

Audiobooks

Day 1: May 12th

• Number of Books Read Today: 0
• The Books: 0

Day 2: May 13th

• Number of Books Read Today:1
• Total Number of Books Read: 1
• The Books: The Iron Knight
• Reviews Written: 0

Day 3: May 14th

• Number of Books Read Today: 1
• Total Number of Books Read: 2
• The Books: Search
• Reviews Written: 0

Day 4: May 15th

• Number of Books Read Today: .34
• Total Number of Books Read: 2.34
• The Books: Goddess Born
• Reviews Written: 0

Day 5: May 16th

• Number of Books Read Today: .32
• Total Number of Books Read: 2.66
• The Books: Splintered
• Reviews Written: 0

Day 6: May 17th

• Number of Books Read Today: 
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Day 7: May 18th

• Number of Books Read Today:
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CHALLENGES COMPLETED:

Are you participating?

Did you make your goals?

Feel free to leave me a link in the comments.

Thank you for visiting Unabridged Bookshelf!

Wonderfully Wicked Read-a-thon II Goals and Updates

The Wonderfully Wicked Read-A-Thon is a time when we all get together to dedicate the days of October 11-20 to as much reading as possible. You read as much as you can in order to get yourself a little further through that huge to-read pile! We know real life gets in the way and even if you can’t participate more than one day, you’re welcome to join in on the fun!
In the meanwhile, we will be hosting book-related challenges where you can win some awesome prizes and have a Twitter party at the hashtag #WWReadathon! You can posts updates on your blog, Twitter, Goodreads or Facebook — as long as the profile is public and we all can enjoy your reading progress! For all the Wonderfully Wicked Read-a-thon 2.0 information and updates, be sure to visit My Shelf Confessions.

This is it, The Second Wonderfully Wicked Read-a-thon has officially started! Are you participating?
It is getting colder here, so there is nothing better than curling up on the couch in front of the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and reading some good books. It is also a great excuse to read all the scary stories I want to get into the mood for Halloween.

My Goals

• Read at least 7 books
• Write reviews for all books read
• Participate in the Twitter Chat on Oct 18 8-9:30 PM EDT
• Participate in at least 2 Challenges

*I will be updating this post with my progress through the challenge*

Reading List

Day 1: October 11th

• Number of Books Read Today: .30
• Number of Pages Read Today: 100
• The Books: Shark Bait

Day 2: October 12th

• Number of Books Read Today: 0
• Number of Pages Read Today: 0
• Total Number of Books Read: .30
• Total Number of Pages Read: 100
• The Books: Shark Bait
• Reviews Written: 0

Day 3: October 13th

• Number of Books Read Today: .33
• Number of Pages Read Today: 103
• Total Number of Books Read: .63
• Total Number of Pages Read: 203
• The Books: Shark Bait (Finished)
• Reviews Written: 1 (Shark Bait)

Day 4: October 14th

• Number of Books Read Today: 0
• Number of Pages Read Today: 0
• Total Number of Books Read: .63
• Total Number of Pages Read: 203
• The Books:
• Reviews Written: 0

Day 5: October 15th

• Number of Books Read Today: .56
• Number of Pages Read Today: 123
• Total Number of Books Read: 1.19
• Total Number of Pages Read: 326
• The Books: Wicked Thing (Started)
• Reviews Written: 0

Day 6: October 16th

• Number of Books Read Today: .44
• Number of Pages Read Today: 97
• Total Number of Books Read: 1.63
• Total Number of Pages Read: 423
• The Books: Wicked Thing (Finished)
• Reviews Written: 1 (Wicked Thing)

Day 7: October 17th

• Number of Books Read Today: 1
• Number of Pages Read Today: 156
• Total Number of Books Read: 2.63
• Total Number of Pages Read: 579
• The Books: As The World Dies Untold Tales Vol 1 
• Reviews Written: 0

Day 8 October 18th

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Day 9: October 19th

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Day 10: October 20th

• Number of Books Read Today: 
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CHALLENGES COMPLETED:

Are you participating?

Did you make your goals?

Feel free to leave me a link in the comments.

Thank you for visiting Unabridged Bookshelf!

Bout of Books Read-a-thon: Goals and Updates

This is it, Bout of Books Read-a-thon has officially started! Are you participating?
Summer has flown by and I have not read as much as I would like, so a Read-a-thon is the perfect way to end the summer and hopefully enjoy some good books.

The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 19th and runs through Sunday, August 25th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 8.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

My Goals

• Read at least 5 books (Only made it to 3.67)
• Write reviews for all books read (Only 1)
• Participate in at least one Twitter Chat 
• Participate in at least 2 Challenges

*I will be updating this post with my progress through the challenge*

Reading List

Day 1: August 19th

• Number of Books Read Today: .75
• Number of Pages Read Today: 265
• The Books: Elysian Fields(started)

Day 2: August 20th

• Number of Books Read Today: .25 and .75
• Number of Pages Read Today: 332
• Total Number of Books Read: 1.75
• Total Number of Pages Read: 597
• The Books: Elysian Fields (finished) Asylum (started)
• Reviews Written: 0

Day 3: August 21st

• Number of Books Read Today: .25 and .17
• Number of Pages Read Today: 130
• Total Number of Books Read: 2.17
• Total Number of Pages Read: 727
• The Books: Asylum (Finished) Covet (Started)
• Reviews Written: 0

Day 4: August 22nd

• Number of Books Read Today: .83
• Number of Pages Read Today: 265
• Total Number of Books Read: 3
• Total Number of Pages Read: 992
• The Books: Covet (Finished)
• Reviews Written: 0

Day 5: August 23rd

• Number of Books Read Today: .27
• Number of Pages Read Today: 186
• Total Number of Books Read: 3.27
• Total Number of Pages Read: 1178
• The Books: Monsters (started)
• Reviews Written: 1

Day 2: August 24th

• Number of Books Read Today: .06
• Number of Pages Read Today: 35
• Total Number of Books Read: 3.33
• Total Number of Pages Read: 1213
• The Books: Monsters (continued reading)
• Reviews Written: 0

Day 2: August 25th

• Number of Books Read Today: .34
• Number of Pages Read Today: 240
• Total Number of Books Read: 3.67
• Total Number of Pages Read: 1453
• The Books: Monsters(almost finished)
• Reviews Written: 0

CHALLENGES COMPLETED:
#Pairathon Challenge: https://twitter.com/unabridgedshelf/status/369557617305059328/photo/1
Bookish Bucket List: http://sarahsaysread.com/2013/08/19/bout-of-books-mini-challenge/#comment-9152
Book Road Trip: http://unabridgedbookshelf.blogspot.com/2013/08/bout-of-books-thursday-challenge-book.html

Are you participating?

Did you make your goals?

Feel free to leave me a link in the comments.

Thank you for visiting Unabridged Bookshelf!

Bout of Books Read-a-thon: Goals and Updates

I decided I need to get some massive reading done, and I thought that the Bout of Books Read-a-thon would be a great way to motivate me to read! There is still time to sign up  and participate, just visit Bout of Books.

This post contains my Goals and all my updates will be added through out the entire Read-a-Thon!

MY GOALS: