Booktube A Thon Final Wrap Up
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**Introduction to the Book Tuan Challenge**
Hello everyone! Congratulations on completing the "Book Tuan" challenge if you participated, and a round of applause for those who watched and supported. Whether you finished all seven days or just tuned in occasionally, the fact that you made it through is something to be proud of. If you didn't complete any challenges, remember: the effort you put in is still commendable. You did it, and that's awesome!
This video is all about sharing my accomplishments during the "Book Tuan" challenge. First off, let me just say—if I may—this weather is freaking hot in my house. It’s been so intense, especially after dealing with some drama earlier today. But hey, I’m here now, filming and sharing my thoughts.
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**Overview of the Book Tuan Challenge**
The "Book Tuan" challenge was created by a couple of awesome individuals: AP for Impractical Podcasts (IP7) and Ariel from Area Bésit. They designed this challenge to encourage people to read as much as they can over seven days, packing in various challenges along the way. If you’re interested, I’ve linked their work below. A big thank-you to Ariel and Rail for organizing such an incredible event—it’s inspired so many people to pick up books, including me!
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**Challenges Faced During the Book Tuan Challenge**
Let’s dive into the challenges I tackled during this reading marathon.
1. **Reading 300 Pages Per Day**: The first challenge was to read an average of 300 pages daily over seven days. To be honest, I didn’t meet that goal. After tallying up all the pages I read throughout the week, my total was just 1,800 pages—far short of the 2,100-page target. However, reading 1,800 pages in a week is still an incredible feat for me, and I’m immensely proud of myself.
2. **Reading a Book Over 500 Pages**: The second challenge was to dive into a massive book—something over 500 pages. I had planned to read *The Divergent Series: Insurgent* by Veronica Roth, but it’s been sitting on my shelf for ages, intimidating me with its sheer size. To be honest, I didn’t even open it once. These huge books scare the crap out of me, but I promise I’ll come back to this one eventually.
3. **Rereading a Favorite Book**: The third challenge was to reread a book I already loved. I chose *City of Bones* by Cassandra Clare and managed to read about 100 pages of it during the week. Rereading is something I want to take on in chunks, but it’s been challenging to get into the flow. Still, I’m committed to finishing this one eventually.
4. **Finishing a Series**: The fourth challenge was to complete a series—specifically, the *Unearthly Trilogy* by Cynthia Hand. I managed to finish the final book, *Blessed*, and wow, did I love it! The main character reminds me so much of Natalie Portman; seriously, I’m not the only one who thinks that, right?
5. **Reading a Book That’s Been on Your Shelf Forever**: The fifth challenge was to read a book that’s been collecting dust for years. For this, I picked *Paper Towns* by John Green, which had been on my shelf for about two years. It was a great choice—even though it didn’t blow me away, I still loved it and thought it was well-written.
6. **Reading an Audiobook**: The sixth challenge was to listen to an audiobook. I chose *Confessions of a Shopaholic* by Sophie Kinsella, which I listened to on my way home from work. This was my third audiobook, and honestly, I’m addicted! Listening to books is so much fun, especially when you can immerse yourself in the story while doing something else.
7. **Reading a Classic**: The final challenge was to read a classic—specifically *Animal Farm* by George Orwell. To be honest, I didn’t even attempt it. It just didn’t spark my interest at all, and I ended up neglecting it completely.
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**Reflections on the Book Tuan Experience**
The first three days of this challenge were intense—I read as much as I could, but then things got a bit hectic. I had doctor’s appointments, work commitments, and even a 5K run where they throw colored powder at you (which was insanely fun!). Despite all that, this month has been one of the best reading months of my life. I’ve read over 10 books, which blows my mind because I never thought I’d reach that milestone in a single month.
However, by the end of the week, I got so tired of reading that I just didn’t want to look at a book anymore. Over-reading can do that to you, but looking back, I’m still proud of what I accomplished—1,800 pages in seven days is nothing short of amazing!
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**Books Read During the Challenge**
Let’s break down the books I read during the "Book Tuan" challenge:
1. **Attachments** by Rainbow Rowell**: I was already reading this before the challenge began and only had 70 pages left, so I finished it up on day one.
2. **Boundless** by Cindy Hand**: After finishing *Attachments*, I dove into *Boundless*, which clocks in at around 300 pages. I read the entire thing in one day—crazy, right?
3. **Paper Towns** by John Green**: On Tuesday, I read this book in its entirety, and it was worth every page.
4. **Taken** by Aon Bowman**: I started *Taken* on Wednesday but didn’t love it at first. It felt a bit slow, and honestly, it reminded me of *The Village*. I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing, but I plan to finish it eventually.
5. **Burn for Burn** by Jenny Han**: On Thursday, I randomly picked this book from my shelf and read the whole thing in one sitting. It was 357 pages, and I absolutely loved it! The ending left me speechless, which is a good sign that this might be part of a series.
6. **Reboot** by Amy Tenta**: On Friday, I tried to read *Reboot* but only made it through the first few pages before moving on.
7. **City of Bones** by Cassandra Clare**: Throughout the week, I read 100 pages of this book, and I’m planning to continue rereading it in chunks.
8. **Confessions of a Shopaholic** by Sophie Kinsella**: Finally, I listened to the audiobook version of this one and loved every second of it.
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**Final Thoughts on the Challenge**
Overall, I felt so much pressure during this challenge—like I had to read all these books and complete all these tasks. But looking back, I’m proud of myself for how far I got. Even if I didn’t meet some of my goals, the fact that I read 1,800 pages in a week is something I can be really proud of.
If you participated in the challenge or even just tuned in occasionally, remember: reading is an accomplishment on its own. Not everyone reads as much as we do, and if you managed to pick up a book at all during this month, that’s already a win. So whatever happened during your "Book Tuan" journey, be proud of yourself—you did something amazing!
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**Closing Thoughts**
To wrap things up, I’d like to thank Ariel and Rail once again for creating such an incredible challenge. It was a blast participating in it, and I’m already looking forward to the next one—even though my brain might need a break soon! Reading so much has even led me to dream about books all week, which is both fascinating and a little weird.
If you’re curious about any of the books I mentioned or want to share your own "Book Tuan" experience, feel free to drop a comment below. And as always, thanks for watching—stay tuned for more updates coming soon!
Bye for now!
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