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Summer Challenge Update- Cassandra Clare

Image result for cassandra clareHey! I'm writing yet another post about the Big Book Summer challenge. I have read so many " big books" this summer, most of which you know about. I've read Death on the Nile, Pride and Prejudice, The Book Thief, City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of Fallen Angels, and I'm currently reading City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare.

   I'm so close to finishing the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. I read the prequel trilogy, the Infernal Devices based on someone's recommendation, and decided to try the main series. After reading City of Bones earlier this year, I have picked up book after book. I've loved all the books, though I have to say that I loved City of Glass and City of Fallen Angels the most. I can't say anything for sure until I finish City of Lost Souls and City of Heavenly Fire, the last two books in this amazing series.
   I have read 6 big books this summer!!! I think that's a great achievement. I probably read the same amount of "big books" every year, but this challenge helps me keep track of what I'm reading, and makes my reading more official. If we talk about the whole year, I can proudly say that I have read 60 books this year, and have surpassed my original goal of 50. I now intend to read 100 books.
  Enjoy your reading this summer! Remember, you can still sign up for the big book challenge at .http://www.bookbybook.blogspot.com
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  1. TilakAugust 17, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    Great going!

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsAugust 17, 2015 at 5:27 PM

      Thank you. Are you doing any challenges this year?

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    2. TilakAugust 24, 2015 at 9:51 AM

      No challenges - but I keep reading books as and when I get time :)

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  2. OceanGrapherJune 28, 2016 at 7:16 PM

    I know right! You couldn't drop the book long enough to stop you from reading the next one! You know what- People who claim that they cant fall into temptation are hypocrites...(Not seriously...) Why? Because no one can stop thinking about the book once they pause, and place the bookmark, then place the book... It was the same for me while reading the Mortal Instruments (and the lorien legacies, oh wait... and harry potter, cuz who doesnt like harry potter right? Wait, and Hardy Boys, and Nancy Drew, and so many others ;) ), and hoped you enjoyed them! Oh wait this is completely random but I just wanna say- Really like your blog!!!

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsJune 30, 2016 at 4:24 PM

      I agree a hundred percent with everything you wrote there! It is very hard to resist temptation when it comes to great books!
      Thank you very much- I can assure you that I really like your blog as well!

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