Read-A-Thon February 5 - 6

I just did this and when I clicked submit it didn't work. So here I go again and hopefully there won't be two of these threads. Okay I will be doing a read-a-thon on Saturday Feb. 5 to Sunday Feb. 6th. The start time is 8 am on Saturday and will end on Sunday at 8 am EST. You can Google to figure out the time for your location.

I will post the template and memes sometime tomorrow. I am going to try and post all of the memes at once. If you plan to join us please post here. Let me know if you plan to post here or some place else. Please include a link and I will add it next to your name. Even if you can't join us for the whole time that is alright. Join us when it is convenient for you.

Who's Reading Along

crazy4reading (Monica) Pennsylvania
avatiakh (Kerry) Auckland, New Zealand
kidzdoc (Darryl) Atlanta
dianestm (Diane) Hamilton, New Zealand
Chatterbox (Suzanne) Brooklyn, NY
elkiedee (Luci) London
Carmenere (Lynda) Ohio
majkia (Jean) Niceville, Florida
Mrssmith88 (Alaina) Maine
DragonFreak (Nathan) South Dakota
YoungGeekyLibrarian
Cait86 (Cait) Port Dover, Ontario, Canada
Smiler69 (Ilana) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Thornton37814 (Lori) Tennessee
LauraBrook (Laura) Milwaukee
Alleycatfish (Alley) Mississippi
Megi53 (Margaret)Virginia

Directions:
Just use the below template for your posts. You do not have to update every hour. You can update when ever you want. If you are going to post in your own thread please let me know so that I can add a link next to your name. The main thing for a read-a-thon is to just have fun and relax. All Meme's are in this post so they are easy to find.

Template to post with:

HOUR X

I've been reading:
Books finished:
Pages read:
Posting time:
Reading time:

Total books read:
Total pages read:
Total time read:
Total time posting:

The Menu:
Comments:

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THE OPENING MEME

1. Where are you going to be reading today?

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon?

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors?

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 24 hours? Or maybe a few possibilities in mind?

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours?

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day?

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Halfway (12 Hour) Meme:

1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far?
2. What are you reading right now?
3. What is the least favorite book you have ever read and why?
4. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon?
5. What have you been doing during breaks?
6. Background music: yes or no? If yes, what kind?
7. What surprises you most about the Read-a-Thon, so far?
8. Do you have any tips for other readers, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?

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The End-of-Event Meme

1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a reader engaged next time?
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the next read-a-thon?
4. How many books did you read?
5. What were the names of the books you read?
6. Which book did you enjoy most?
7. Which did you enjoy least?
8. Did you learn about any books from other participants that you plan to put on your Wish List?
9. How likely are you to participate in another read-a-thon?

Testing out the pompoms :)

I'll have a try and as I'm 18 hours ahead of EST that means I start at 2am Sun....NOT, but I'll start 4 to 6 hours after your start time and try to continue through to the end.

avatiakh (Kerry) from Auckland, New Zealand

I'm in.

Darryl from Atlanta

Hi there, I'm in. I have been watching the readathons since they began this year and have been itching to join in.

It will start 2am sunday morning for me in Hamilton, New Zealand. Not sure if I will get up at 2 but will certainly spend the day reading. Look forward to this readathon. I have a stack of books beside the bed so a good excuse to read some more.

I'll try. I can't in the evening, or I will be murdered and you will find my dead body floating in the East River. (Suzanne from Brooklyn)

Then on Sunday, I can switch to a write-a-thon!! Yippeee......... (well, not really, but..)

I probably won't be around for the earlier bit of the readathon as we're out during the day but will be there hopefully in the late evening/early hours my time.

The timing doesn't work for me on this one, but I hope all taking part get some good reading done!

Count me in! Stocking up on food supplies today for the impending snow storm, read-a-thon and Super Bowl!

I'm in, since it ends well before the Super Bowl party we'll be attending. :)

Jean in Niceville, FL

Altho I will say, I should stop doing these things because they always appear doomed for me. I seem to read less, rather than more, because everything else around me goes pear-shaped....

I'm in. I love readathons. It gives me a chance to get some bullk reading done in a short amount of time.

Alaina in Maine

I'm joining. Might as well.

Nathan in South Dakota

I may be around for part of it tomorrow evening, but I'm working 10-5 so... that cuts into a big chunk (though if our internet isn't working too swell (like it has been off and on lately), I may attack some of my professional reading and count it in the read-a-thon =D besides - isn't that what people think Librarians get to do all day? (NOT!) LOL!)

I'm in, at least for all day tomorrow - not sure about the whole overnight thing!

I'm Cait, and I'm reading from the tiny town of Port Dover, Ontario, Canada.

I'm in too. Not a morning person, so I'll be starting later in the day. I'm Ilana from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Great to have everyone joining in. I will hopefully be getting to bed early tonight so that I can get up and do somethings before starting the read-a-thon. Stasia the pom poms look great.

I plan to read at least part of the time. I may not post every hour because that cuts into reading time, but I'll try to post from time to time.

I'm in, but have to work, so I'll be here early in the morning, and then be back again late afternoon/early evening.

Laura in Milwaukee

I'll participate for a few hours. Saturdays are usually busy, but there's always time for reading!

Alley in Mississippi

The cheerleaders probably will not show up until about this time tomorrow night, but they will be here to cheer everyone on through the long hours of the night.

Last-minute decision here -- the weather is dreary and I can't work in the yard, so I'll read and work inside instead.

Margaret from Virginia.

Will be posting in this thread.

Is it OK to put my first meme here? I'm going to get my oil changed at 8 am EST and will be reading in the waiting room. If not, just say so and I'll edit it to a different post when I get back.

THE OPENING MEME

1. Where are you going to be reading today? At the Exxon station and in my living room.

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon? Keep Your Car Running Practically Forever by Mort Schultz.

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors? Male, by a big margin.

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 24 hours? Or maybe a few possibilities in mind? After *Your Car...*, my list reads Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene; "House of Flowers", a short story by Truman Capote; Dr. Sax by Jack Kerouac; and On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God by Louise Rennison. Then Blood Wedding by Federico Garcia Lorca, but I doubt I'll get that far.

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours? I'll be happy if I finish the Greene and the Capote and get 50 pages in with the Kerouac.

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day? I'm a newbie and hope to finish two books I've been reading for several weeks. I'm going to use a Flylady-type routine of reading for 30-45 minutes, then cleaning house for 15-30 minutes, then back to the books. I hope to have a less crowded bookshelf and a neater house by tomorrow morning.

I'm going to post the Opening Meme now too, in preparation for 8:00!

THE OPENING MEME

1. Where are you going to be reading today? My bedroom

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon? The Shape of Him by Gill Schierhout, which I need to review for Belletrista

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors? Female, most definitely

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 24 hours? Or maybe a few possibilities in mind? After finishing The Shape of Him, I'll move on to Visitation by Jenny Erpenbeck. If I finish that, it will be on to either Generation X by Douglas Coupland, or Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri (but this might change)

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours? I'd like to read for a full 12 hours, with breaks obviously, and I'd like to finish those first two books, so that I can review them tomorrow.

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day? This is only my second Read-a-thon, but I loved my first experience, and hope to have another great day!

Good Morning, Good Afternoon, & Good Evening to all our read-a-thoners!! Welcome Margaret. It is fine to post the Opening Meme now. Get it out of the way so you can actually concentrate on reading. I am going to post mine too so that I don't have to worry about it later.

THE OPENING MEME

1. Where are you going to be reading today?Most likely in my living room/tv room, possibly with my cat on my lap.

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon? The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors? I have to say female but maybe an equal amount of both.

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 24 hours? Or maybe a few possiblities in mind? I have two other books to read if I get bored with my The Other Boleyn Girl. I have Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay & To Hold the Crown by Jean Plaidy

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours? I want to read for at least 12 hours total. I would love to finish at least one of my books today and that would be the Other Boleyn Girl.

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day? I am becoming an old hand at the read-a-thons and have learned that you just need to enjoy yourself and not to worry about how many pages you read or how many hours you actually get to put in reading. I am hoping to finish the books or to at least make a dent into them so that I can start working on the actual books I own.

Okay everyone only about 5 min. before the official start. So see you in a few hours!! HAPPY READING ALL!!

I haven't quite begun reading yet, but I'll be starting in the next half hour or so, so I'll start with the opening meme:

THE OPENING MEME

1. Where are you going to be reading today?

Probably on my couch

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon?

I'll probably keep reading on my January ER book, My Korean Deli by Ben Ryder Howe.

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors?

Fiction-wise, it would be female; non-fiction-wise it would be male.

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 24 hours? Or maybe a few possibilities in mind?

I'm also reading a NetGalley copy of The Good Daughter by Jasmin Darznik

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours?

I should be able to finish My Korean Deli today and make good progress on the other book. I don't want to set a target time because so far I'm not all that thrilled with my ER book so it's going slower than my normal pace.

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day?

The first time I participated, I got too caught up in trying to post every hour which really slowed down my progress on reading. I'd rather read awhile, and then post my progress when I take a break when I want to take one rather than having to stop every hour.

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I'm going to try to post every hour, only because I find the short reading breaks increase my ability to read for the full 12 hours.

HOUR 1

I've been reading: The Shape of Him by Gill Schierhout
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 55
Posting time: 0
Reading time: 1 hour

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 55
Total time read: 1 hour
Total time posting: 0

The Menu: Nothing yet, but I am about to have breakfast
Comments: Almost finished my book - less than 10 pages to go - and then on to my next one!

I don't know how often I will be posting. I am taking a break right now so that I can do some house work.

HOUR 1

I've been reading: The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillippa Gregory
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 42
Posting time: 10 min.
Reading Time: 1 hours

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 42
Total time read: 1 hours
Total time posting: 10 min.

The menu: Water, peanut M&Ms, Cereal
Comment: I am enjoying The Other Boleyn Girl a lot and don't want to stop reading. Just that my eyes need a break from reading. I am glad for the recommendation by an LT member ( I can't remember who it was right now) I would never have picked this book up on my own.

I wanted to post after the first hour, but waited 'til someone else did so I could see what you meant by "posting time" and "menu". I decided to walk home from the Exxon station because they're running behind, so that took 20 minutes away from the 8-9 am reading hour. (Can't complain about adding 20 minutes of outdoor exercise, though, even if my face feels frozen!)

HOUR 1

I've been reading: Keep Your Car Running Practically Forever
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 10
Posting time: 5 min.
Reading time: 20 min.

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 10
Total time read: 20 min.
Total time posting: 5 min.

The Menu: Cinnamon raisin bagel, Kona blend coffee
Comments: I really need to get rid of these 20-year-old self-help books. I just made a fool of myself at the gas station asking for winter-weight oil because I read about it in my current (c. 1991) book!

Good morning everyone! I just wanted to post my first update before I leave for work.

HOUR 1

I've been reading: Dresden by Lord Berners & Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm by Herman Parish
Books finished: 2
Pages read: 104
Posting time: 10 min
Reading time: 45 min

Total books read: 2
Total pages read: 104
Total time read: 45 min
Total time posting: 10

The Menu: Water, medication & supplements (yum!)
Comments: Woke up nice and early to finish Dresden and Ms. Bedelia was just sitting there so I read her too! Just about to hop in the shower for work. When I get home this afternoon I'll post what I read while at work and while driving. Hope everyone has a wonderful reading day!

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THE OPENING MEME

1. Where are you going to be reading today?
Various places in my living room, and from the front desk at work.

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon?
Dresden!

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors?
It's fairly even.

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 24 hours? Or maybe a few possibilities in mind?
I do: Still Life by Louise Penny, The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde, Scarlet by Stephen Lawhead, one of my 2 ER/ARCs.

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours?
I'd like to finish at least 2 books that I've already started. So far, one is done!

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day?
Have fun and don't stress about how much you are or aren't reading!

Haven't started reading yet, but I will in this next hour. Had some other things to get done this morning :)

THE OPENING MEME

1. Where are you going to be reading today? My living room, on my comfy couch

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon? The Road by Cormac McCarthy

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors? Female it seems.

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 24 hours? Or maybe a few possibilities in mind? I have Case Histories by Kate Atkinson on my list

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours? I just want to get around 5 hours or more of total reading done.

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day? I've done a few, but my advice is to just have fun while reading. Not to force yourself to stay up 24 hours to read. I think it's important to get rest when you need it.

HOUR 2

I've been reading: The Shape of Him by Gill Schierhout and Visitation by Jenny Erpenbeck
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 35
Posting time: 5 minutes
Reading time: 45 minutes

Total books read: 1
Total pages read: 90
Total time read: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total time posting: 5 minutes

The Menu: Juice, a peanut butter sandwich
Comments: One book down!

HOUR 2 (2 - 3 PM GMT) - my first hour:)

I've been reading: The Normans and their World by Jack Lindsay
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 20
Posting time: 10 mins
Reading time: 35 mins

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 20
Total time read: 35 mins
Total time posting: 10 mins

The Menu: Nettle and Mint tea
Comments: I started late!

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THE OPENING MEME

1. Where are you going to be reading today?

At home, in wet and windy Wales. In the living room.

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon?

The Normans and their World by Jack Lindsay

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors?

I think it's more or less even.

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 24 hours? Or maybe a few possibilities in mind?

The Normans and their World (already started)
Weaveworld by Clive Barker (already started)

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours?

No real goals apart from to get a good chunk of the nonfiction read as I lost interest when I was ill last month and it is due back at the library

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day?

Newbie! Just to get back into reading nonfiction as I am already behind on my goals for the year. But I won't feel bad if I need to go back to my fiction read.

HOUR 2

I've been reading: Our Man in Havana
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 10
Posting time: 2 min.
Reading time: 20 min.

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 20
Total time read: 40 min.
Total time posting: 15 min.

The Menu: I didn't eat anything during this hour, but the Chief in my book had Granny Brown's Ipswich Roast, a Wensleydale cheese, port (Cockburn '27), and Romary biscuits.

Comments: Washed a load of towels and decluttered a bit.

Good Day Read-a-thoners! I've been reading in my room since about 8:15 am and finally decided it was time to come down for breakfast. Here's my first update:

HOUR 1 & 2

I've been reading: The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 33
Posting time: 10 min.
Reading time: 1 hr 45 min.

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 33
Total time read: 1 hr 45 min
Total time posting: 10 min.

The Menu: A bowl of multi-grain cheerios, orange-pineapple juice and coffee.

Comments: This book is really picking up speed now that I have only 60 pages left otherwise it was a slow go.

The cheerleaders were right on time.

Monic'a your reading PG also, I look forward to your thoughts on The Other Boleyn Girl as I plan to read it sometime this year.

THE OPENING MEME

1. Where are you going to be reading today?

In warm, cozy home. Sleet, rain, snow beating against the windows.

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon?

The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors?

I'd say it's pretty close to 50-50.

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 24 hours? Yes, I do. But I'll keep you in suspense.

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours?

I'd like to finish The Queen's Fool as I only have 60 pages left. Finish a graphic novel because, well, it's graphic and start a couple of others.

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day?

Don't get yourselves stressed out. Take naps, breaks, eat whenever you need to and give your eyeballs a rest.

HOUR 3 (10 to 11)

I've been reading: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 25
Posting time: 5 minutes
Reading time: 45 minutes

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 25
Total time read: 45 minutes
Total time posting: 5 minutes

The Menu: nothing yet
Comments: Was a little distracted this hour. Need some different background noise I think

HOUR 3

I've been reading: Visitation by Jenny Erpenbeck
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 32
Posting time: 10 minutes
Reading time: 45 minutes

Total books read: 1
Total pages read: 122
Total time read: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total time posting: 15 minutes

The Menu: More juice
Comments: Visitation is a short book, only 150 pages, so I should be able to finish it in another two hours or so, depending on if I take breaks or not. It is a gorgeous book!

HOUR 3

I've been reading: The Normans and their World
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 26
Posting time: 2 mins
Reading time: 45 mins

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 46
Total time read: 80 mins
Total time posting: 12 mins

The Menu: coffee, cheese and crackers
Comments: Slow going, lots of information (and unfamiliar terms) in this book - but it is still interesting reading.

Okay, I'm ready to get started.

THE OPENING MEME

1. Where are you going to be reading today? Mainly at home, although I'll probably go to the barbershop this afternoon and bring my Kindle with me.

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon? Egypt on the Brink: From Nasser to Mubarak

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors? Male, although the number of books I've read by female authors has increased the past couple of years, thanks to LT, the books I've reviewed for Belletrista, and the books I've read that have made the Orange Prize longlist.

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 24 hours? Or maybe a few possibilities in mind? Egypt on the Brink: From Nasser to Mubarak by Tarek Osman (Kindle) and All About H. Hatterr by G.V. Desani (paperback).

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours? I'm coming off of a long and tiring work week, so I don't have any specific goals in terms of pages or number of hours. I'd be pleased if I finished one book today, but I wouldn't be disappointed if I didn't.

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day? This should be a fun activity, and not a competitive one. Take breaks for naps, meals, etc. whenever you feel the need.

HOUR 2 & 3 9 &10

I've been reading: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 78
Posting time: 20 minutes
Reading time: 2 hours

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 120
Total time read: 3 hours
Total time posting: 30 minutes

The Menu: Kelloggs Cracker Chips, Peanut M&M's and water
Comments: This book has captured me and I really don't want to stop. I hope to finish this book within the next hour or so, baring any major interruptions.

Lynda, The Other Boleyn Girl is fascinating. I have found myself laughing out loud and also making comments such as 'Anne you are such a bitch.' 'Mary just stand up to her.' I know I will be looking for more of her books at the library. Can't wait to see what you think of The Queen's Fool.

Everyone looks like they are having fun. I have perfect day for just staying inside and reading. It is a wet day here in Pennsylvania. Just a day to catch up on my reading and to also get done some house work. I'm still taking down Christmas Decorations.

HOUR 4 (11 to 12)

I've been reading: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 45
Posting time: 5 minutes
Reading time: 50 minutes

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 68
Total time read: 1 hour 35 minutes
Total time posting: 10 minutes

The Menu: orange juice
Comments: Did much better this hour. Probably headed out the run some errands soon.

HOUR 3

I've been reading: Our Man in Havana
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 15
Posting time: 5 min.
Reading time: 30 min.

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 35
Total time read: 1 hr. 10 min.
Total time posting: 12 min.

The Menu: Not eating this hour myself, but a new *Havana* character called Carter has eaten chicken, fruit salad, asparagus, bread, and "sweet mauve cake" on the airplane; and now he's getting ready to tuck into more chicken (chicken Maryland), Morro crab, bread, carrots, sausage, "French fried", and a Highland malt under the table at a business lunch.

Comments: Picked up car at service station; another 20-minute walk in the cold rain.

HOUR 4

I've been reading: Visitation by Jenny Erpenbeck
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 35
Posting time: 10 minutes
Reading time: 50 minutes

Total books read: 1
Total pages read: 157
Total time read: 3 hours 20 minutes
Total time posting: 25 minutes

The Menu: More juice
Comments: Hmm, I slowed down a bit this hour. Should be finished my book by 2:00.

HOUR 4

I've been reading: The Normans and their World and Weaveworld
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 36
Posting time: 2 mins
Reading time: 50

Total books read: o
Total pages read: 82
Total time read: 130 mins
Total time posting: 14 mins

The Menu: Nettle and Mint tea; chocolate
Comments: Took a break from The Normans and read a few pages of Weaveworld. I can definitely read fiction faster than fact:)

Hours 3 & 4

I've been reading: The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 8 Ack!
Posting time: 10 min.
Reading time: 30 mins

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 41
Total time read: 2 hrs 15min
Total time posting: 20min.

The Menu: More coffee
Comments: Made bacon and eggs for son and washed dishes.

I got a little later start than I'd intended, but I've now taken my lunch break and am about ready to get back to reading.

Hours 3 & 4

I've been reading: My Korean Deli
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 149
Posting time: 5 minutes
Reading time: 70 minutes

Total books read: 1
Total pages read: 149
Total time read: 1 hour 1 min
Total time posting: 5 minutes

HOUR 4

I've been reading: Our Man in Havana
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 20
Posting time: 3 min.
Reading time: 35 min.

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 55
Total time read: 1 hr. 45 min.
Total time posting: 15 min.

The Menu: Tall glass of grape juice

Comments: At this point, I've reached the typical amount of time and number of pages I read on an ordinary day.

The FIRST FOUR HOURS
(sorry, can't face hourly updates...)

I've been reading: I remember nothing by Nora Ephron; The Bricklayer by Noah Boyd; A Man in Uniform by Kate Taylor and The Great Influenza by John Bary.
Books finished: 1 I remember nothing by Nora Ephron
Pages read: 307
Posting time: 10 mins
Reading time: 3 hours

Total books read: 1
Total pages read: 307
Total time read: 3 hours
Total time posting: 10 mins

The Menu: Diet Pepsi
Comments: Tired, but I need to run some errands soon, and also do some writing. Would like to finish one more book during this, but don't know how high the odds are.

HOUR 5

I've been reading: Visitation by Jenny Erpenbeck
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 40
Posting time: 0 minutes
Reading time: 1 hour

Total books read: 1
Total pages read: 197
Total time read: 4 hours 20 minutes
Total time posting: 25 minutes

The Menu: Nothing, but now it is lunch time
Comments: I need to eat lunch, run some errands, etc., so I might not finish my book this hour after all.

HOUR 5

I've been reading: The Normans and their World and Weaveworld
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 20
Posting time: 2 mins
Reading time: 15 mins

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 102
Total time read: 145 mins
Total time posting: 16 mins

The Menu: Lime cordial
Comments: Took a break to feed the cats and prep dinner. Also read a few threads. I read three chapters of Weaveworld and I've finally got to the Battle of Hastings in The Normans book and hope to finish that chapter before taking a break for dinner and maybe a little TV watching.

HOUR 5

I've been reading: The Radleys
Books finished: The Radleys
Pages read: 49
Posting time: 2mins
Reading time: 30 mins

Total books read: was toward the end of The Radleys so can only count part of one
Total pages read: 49
Total time read: 30
Total time posting: 2mins

1. Where are you going to be reading today? Outside in the sun/shade

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon? The Radleys because I have nearly finished it. Next is Stolen

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors? Females

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 24 hours? Or maybe a few possibilities in mind? Stack of books beside the bed

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours? Just read a lot

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day? I'm a newbie and would just like to spend time reading and relaxing.

HOURS 5 & 6 (12 to 2)

I've been reading: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 14
Posting time: 5 minutes
Reading time: 20 minutes

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 82
Total time read: 1 hour 55 minutes
Total time posting: 15 minutes

The Menu: nothing
Comments: Went to the store and started making lunch. Not much done in the past few hours.

HOUR 4&5 5-7am

I've been reading: The Marbury Lens by Andrew Smith
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 61
Posting time: 0
Reading time: 50 mins

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 61
Total time read: 50 mins
Total time posting: 0

The Menu: water
Comments: Woke up early so grabbed my book and started reading before I got up.

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THE OPENING MEME

1. Where are you going to be reading today? At home, comfy sofa mainly.

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon? YA fantasy/scifi The Marbury Lens

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors? probably read more books by males but don't keep stats

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 24 hours? Or maybe a few possibilities in mind? Yes, a few already on the go. Curse of Chalion, Native Tongue, Mr Wakefield's Crusade, Just as Well I'm Leaving

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours? finish 1 or 2 books

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day? Relax, enjoy, take timeout if you need to.

edit: touchstone

Hours 5 & 6
I've been reading: The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 9
Posting time: 10 min.
Reading time: 30 mins

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 50
Total time read: 2 hrs 45min
Total time posting: 20min.

The Menu: Boiling water for spiced chai & peanut butter on a spoon
Comments: Put in a couple of loads of wash and read sporadically.

ETA: Darryl your book looks to be so timely. Are you finding it to be a good read?

HOUR 6 7-8am

I've been reading: The Marbury Lens by Andrew Smith
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 22
Posting time: 15
Reading time: 15 mins

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 83
Total time read: 1 hr 5 mins
Total time posting: 15

The Menu: water
Comments: Took dog for a run and some tidying up as well. Caught up on all the posts on this thread too.

HOUR 6

I've been reading: The Normans and their World
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 9
Posting time: 5 mins
Reading time: 15 mins

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 111
Total time read: 160 mins
Total time posting: 21 mins

The Menu: Lasagne and Garlic Bread, Lime cordial
Comments: Dinner time, watched the news and didn't get many pages read. I would like to finish the chapter though - another 10 pages before taking another break as my eyes are getting a bit tired.

HOURS 5 and 6

I've been reading: Our Man in Havana
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 16
Posting time: 2 min.
Reading time: 32 min.

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 71
Total time read: 2 hr. 17 min.
Total time posting: 17 min.

The Menu: Lunchtime: Amy's cheese enchiladas; peas; more coffee; water from Brita pitcher

Comments: Spent a lot of time during this 2-hour stretch e-mailing family; also surfed LT and BookCrossing.

HOUR 6

I've been reading: Stolen
Books finished:
Pages read: 90
Posting time: 2 min
Reading time: 50 mins

Total books read: .25
Total pages read: 139
Total time read: 1 hr 20min
Total time posting: 2min

The Menu: Freshly picked tomato from the garden on warm multi-grain toast
Comments: The last hour just flew by.

HOURS 7 (2 to 3)

I've been reading: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 22
Posting time: 5 minutes
Reading time: 30 minutes

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 82
Total time read: 2 hour 25 minutes
Total time posting: 15 minutes

The Menu: chicken nuggets, cheetos, sweet tea
Comments: Again, sort of distracted, probably need another break in an hour or so.

Wow so many of you are just getting the reading done. Great job!!

Margaret ~ Glad to hear you got your car back, not liking the walk in the cold rain.
Cait ~ hope you finished your book!!
Suzanne ~ I too don't like doing the hourly updates. I have tried in the past and I noticed that I read less.

HOURS 4, 5 & 6

I've been reading: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 92
Posting time: 40 minutes
Reading Time: 2 1/2 hours

Total Books Read: 0
Total pages read: 212
Total time read: 5 1/2 hours
Total posting time: 1 hour 10 min.

The Menu: I just snacked on the Kellogg's Chips and some more peanut M & M's. I will be eating my lunch during the next hour or so.

Comments: I have gotten done 2 loads of laundry with a 3rd one in the washer. Washed some dishes and turning on the dishwasher soon. Also did some sweeping of my hallway floor. I even put my Christmas tree away. now I just need to get it up stairs and in the crawl space. Now I am off to finish this book.

HOURS 6 and 7

I've been reading: Visitation by Jenny Erpenbeck and Generation X by Douglas Coupland
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 38
Posting time: 0 minutes
Reading time: 50 minutes

Total books read: 2
Total pages read: 235
Total time read: 5 hours 10 minutes
Total time posting: 25 minutes

The Menu: Had lunch - leftover Kentucky Fried Chicken from last night - and then a can of cola, and some Bits'n'Bites.
Comments: I had lunch and ran some errands during hour 6, and read for most of hour 7. I finished Visitation, which was a 5-star read for sure.

HOUR 7

I've been reading: The Normans and their World
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 10
Posting time: 2 mins
Reading time: 25 minutes

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 121
Total time read: 185 minutes
Total time posting: 23 minutes

The Menu: cider
Comments: I'm really tired, having to read sentences more than once to get the sense so I am going to leave off for a while and maybe come back later. I have managed to read 2 chapters of my non-fiction and 6 of my fiction so far. I don't think I'll be picking up The Normans again today so any more reading will be from Weaveworld.

Back later!

HOUR 7&8 8-10am

I've been reading: The Marbury Lens by Andrew Smith
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 108
Posting time: 10
Reading time: 80 mins

Total books read: 1
Total pages read:192
Total time read: 2 hr 25 mins
Total time posting: 25

The Menu: apricots & coffee
Comments: Finished my book which was quite a reading experience. I'll take a break this coming hour to prepare some food and run some errands.

HOUR 8

I've been reading: Generation X by Douglas Coupland
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 37
Posting time: 15 minutes
Reading time: 45 minutes

Total books read: 2
Total pages read: 272
Total time read: 5 hours 55 minutes
Total time posting: 40 minutes

The Menu: Nothing this hour
Comments: I'm not sure how much I am enjoying Generation X, my first Coupland. It's not that I don't enjoy sarcastic, pessimistic, screw-the-world type books, I just don't think that I'm in that kind of mood today. I'll perservere through another hour, but then I might change novels after that.

HOURS 8 (3 to 4)

I've been reading: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 22
Posting time: 5 minutes
Reading time: 35 minutes

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 104
Total time read: 3 hours 00 minutes
Total time posting: 20 minutes

The Menu: nothing
Comments: Taking a break, my eyes are hurting.

HOUR 8 10am

I've been reading: Stolen by Lucy Christopher
Pages read: 128
Posting time: 5 mins
Reading time: 1 hr

Total books read: .25
Total pages read:266
Total time read: 2 hr 20 mins
Total time posting: 9 mins

The Menu:
Comments: Hope to finish this book in the next hour, hope Gemma can escape

Hours 5-8 (The reading mostly occurred in hour 6)

I've been reading: My Korean Deli by Ben Ryder Hower
Pages read: 114
Books completed: 1
Posting time: 15 minutes (includes writing review)
Reading time: 50 minutes
Nap: 1 hour 45 minutes (I was just too tired.)

Total books read: 1
Total pages read: 263
Total time posting: 20 minutes
Total time read: 2 hours

HOUR 7

I've been reading: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
Books Finished: 1
Pages Read: 51
Posting Time: 30 minutes
Reading Time: 1 hours

Total books read: 1
Total Pages read: 263
Total time read: 6 1/2 hours
1 hour 40 min.

The Menu: Salad and some water
Comments: I finished a book and will be writing my review. I really enjoyed the book and will now be looking for more books by Philippa Gregory and possibly some more books on the Tudors. I hope to be able to read again by 5 pm. I have some thing to get done like laundry and dishes.

HOUR 7 & 8

I've been reading: The Bricklayer by Noah Boyd
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 207
Posting time: 15 mins
Reading time: 2 hours

Total books read: 2
Total books read from: 4
Total pages read: 514
Total time read: 5 hours
Total time posting: 25 mins

The Menu: Cheese sandwich.
Comments: Off to go see "True Grit" this evening & heading out shortly; there's at best a 50/50 chance that I'll be reading any more (beyond subway reading) between now and 8 a.m. tomorrow.

About ready to start reading. Had a hectic day so far - looking forward to some down time. Yay reading! :D

THE OPENING MEME

1. Where are you going to be reading today?
Sitting on my big fluffy chair in my living room.

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon?
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors?
Never really noticed, probably the same for each.

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 24 hours? Or maybe a few possibilities in mind?
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld and possibly starting Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours?
I'd just like to get about 3 hours or so of reading time. Should probably finish my first book in that time.

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day?
Newbie here - I'd just like to have fun reading and reading about what others are reading. Always looking for book recommendations!

HOUR 9

I've been reading: Generation X by Douglas Coupland

Books finished: 0
Pages read: 32
Posting time: 5 minutes
Reading time: 35 minutes

Total books read: 2
Total pages read: 304
Total time read: 6 hours 30 minutes
Total time posting: 45 minutes

The Menu: Hot chocolate with Bailey's :)
Comments: I'm going to put a bookmark in the Coupland and move on to something else... not sure what though!

Joining you for the last 3 hours.

Luci in London, UK, where it's now 10 pm (5 hours ahead of EST) - We went out before 12 and although I tried to read on the bus to and from where we going it wasn't very successful. I read a little between our arrival at home and going up to get my younger son to bed, and got downstairs about 9.45 pm.

1. Where are you going to be reading today?

My current reading pile is:

Carson McCullers, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
P L Travers, Mary Poppins Comes Back
Eleanor Catton, The Rehearsal
Kader Abdolah, The House of the Mosque

Barbara Pym, A Glass of Blessings
Joolz Denby, The Curious Mystery of Miss Lydia Larkin and the Widow Marvell
Susan Maushart The Winter of Our Disconnect
Margaret Atwood, Writing with Intent

2. What book have you chosen to kick off the read-a-thon?

I'm reading from all of them in turn. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter is the top book in my pile and the one I have read most from today, but I read 60 pages of it before the start of the Readathon, and may not read that much more of it before 1 am.

3. Do you read more books written by male or female authors?

Female, I think

4. Do you have any books already lined up for the next 2.5 (12) hours? Or maybe a few possibilities in mind?

See 1

5. Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon? Anything you particularly want to finish, or a target number of hours?

No set goals, just to chip in and post and to read a little of some of my books.

6. If you're an old hand at this read-a-thon lark, what's your top tip for a great read-a-thon? If you're a newbie, what do you hope to get out of the day?

I guess I'm an old hand, no real tips other than enjoy yourself and read what you feel like when you feel like - for me it's the sharing an otherwise solitary activity that's the fun bit.

Halfway (12 Hour) Meme:

1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far?

Carson McCullers, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
P L Travers, Mary Poppins Comes Back
Eleanor Catton, The Rehearsal
Kader Abdolah, The House of the Mosque

Barbara Pym, A Glass of Blessings
Joolz Denby, The Curious Mystery of Miss Lydia Larkin and the Widow Marvell
Susan Maushart The Winter of Our Disconnect

2. What are you reading right now?

The Winter of our Disconnect

3. What is the least favorite book you have ever read and why?

Ever, I'm not sure - An American Death by Norman Mailer is pretty vile, and was on the course list for America in the 60s and 70s more than 20 years ago. And I read the whole thing.

4. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon?

I'm enjoying most of the pile, but my next bit of reading is a chunk of Writing with Intent

5. What have you been doing during breaks?

I've only been at the readathon for just under an hour, and have spent more time online than reading a book

6. Background music: yes or no? If yes, what kind?

Spoken word radio - BBC Radio 4, a discussion of what's happening in Egypt - I just tune in and out depending whether I'm reading or posting or nothing or something else entirely

7. What surprises you most about the Read-a-Thon, so far?

Nothing

8. Do you have any tips for other readers, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?

No!

HOUR 1

I've been reading: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
Books finished: none
Pages read: 84
Posting time: 5 mins
Reading time: 50 mins

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 84
Total time read: 50 mins
Total time posting: 5 mins

The Menu: Unsweet tea from McAllisters
Comments: Being pestered by dogs is way too distracting for proper reading.

HOUR 9&10 10am-12

I've been reading: 218088::Mr Wakefield's Crusade by Bernice Rubens
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 18
Posting time: 15
Reading time: 20 mins

Total books read: 1
Total pages read:210
Total time read: 2 hr 45 mins
Total time posting: 40

The Menu: brunch: scrambled eggs with salad
Comments: Not much reading done but got lots of domestic stuff underway. I have several books on the go so am putting down the obsessive Mr Wakefield for a nonfiction read - 1524417::Just as well I'm leaving.

HOURS 7, 8, 9

I've been reading: Our Man in Havana; Keep Your Car Running Practically Forever
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 30
Posting time: 3 min.
Reading time: 1 hr.

Total books read: 1
Total pages read: 101
Total time read: 3 hr. 17 min.
Total time posting: 20 min.

The Menu: Garden Herb Triscuits and cheese
Comments: The next-to-last chapter of Our Man in Havana made me very emotional. That's one reason I read nonfiction alongside 1001-type novels -- I just can't go on to Capote or Kerouac until I calm down from the harrowing literary events. So I'll be finishing the last half of the obsolete car book next. Also washed dishes, vacuumed, dealt with some important mail (I thought the USPS was eliminating Saturday service so they -- and we --wouldn't have to work on weekends).

HOUR 9&10 10am-12

I've been reading: Girl in Translation Jean Kwok
Books finished: Stolen by Lucy Christopher
Pages read: 110
Posting time: 6
Reading time: 50 mins

Total books read: 1.25
Total pages read: 376
Total time read: 3 hr 10 mins
Total time posting: 15 mins

The Menu: lunch - salad and chicken
Comments: Had a coffee break with a good friend. Looking forward to a relaxing afternoon with a good book.

I missed reading since my last post because my daughter dropped of her puppy and my son went out to dinner. Now I am going to try and start my next book for the next hour or so. I will be reading To hold the Crown by Jean Plaidy and Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay.

Hopefully I will be able to get in at least another hour of reading. I am already feeling tired, not a good sign.

Here is my review for The Other Boleyn Girl

http://www.librarything.com/topic/104874

HOUR 2

I've been reading: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
Books finished: none
Pages read: 80
Posting time: 5 mins
Reading time: 50 mins

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 164
Total time read: 1hr 40 mins
Total time posting: 10 mins

The Menu: PBJ and a handful of Cheetos. and a mini 3 Musketeers.
Comments: More dog pestering. This time for walkies. Should have locked myself in the bedroom to read. :D 1 more hour to go! I'd read more but I have a kitchen to clean. Good times.

HOURS 10 and 11

I've been reading: My Antonia by Willa Cather
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 56
Posting time: 0
Reading time: 55 minutes

Total books read: 2
Total pages read: 360
Total time read: 7 hours 25 minutes
Total time posting: 45 minutes

The Menu: I had dinner in Hour 10 - an omlette and nachos with guacamole - more cola, and now some juice
Comments: I am flying through My Antonia, my first novel by Willa Cather, and really enjoying it. Nothing cynical or sarcastic here - just well-drawn characters and a good story.

Hour 10ish

I've been reading: Still Life and The Big Over Easy
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 26
Posting time: 20 min
Reading time: 27 min + 2 hrs 20 min of audio for B.O.E.

Total books read: 3
Total pages read: 130
Total time reading: 3 hrs 32 min
Total time posting: 30 min

Menu: Scrambled eggs & cheese on a bagel for breakfast (at 10), Spicy Chicken sandwich from Wendy's, small fry, Mr. Pibb for lunch (at 5). Not terribly healthy, I realize. Just off to make some tea.
Comments: Back from work! Was a nice day, but long enough for my liking. Glad to be at home, in sweats, and taking it easy. Will be trying to finish up Still Life between doing loads of laundry. After that, I think I'll pick up Scarlet and see if I can knock that one out during the readathon.

Hours 7 to 11ish
I've been reading: The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 41
Posting time: 10 min.
Reading time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 91
Total time read: 5 hrs 15min
Total time posting: 30 min.

The Menu: Took time out for dinner prep and consumption. T-Bone's, broiled asparagus and baked potatoes.
Comments: Finished The Queen's Fool and very much enjoyed the last half of the book. Although a little predictable, it ended as a page turner. It's only 8pm here so I'm moving on to a graphic novel recommended to me by Pat (phebj), The Arrival.

HOUR 12

I've been reading: My Antonia by Willa Cather
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 36
Posting time: 5 minutes
Reading time: 40 minutes

Total books read: 2
Total pages read: 396
Total time read: 8 hours 5 minutes
Total time posting: 50 minutes

The Menu: Nothing this your
Comments: Still loving Cather's writing!

Halfway (12 Hour) Meme:

1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far?

The Shape of Him by Gill Schierhout, Visitation by Jenny Erpenbeck, Generation X by Douglas Coupland, and My Antonia by Willa Cather

2. What are you reading right now?

My Antonia

3. What is the least favorite book you have ever read and why?

Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift - read it for a uni class that I hated. Slow moving book, ridiculous main character.

4. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon?

Reading more of My Antonia

5. What have you been doing during breaks?

Eating meals, checking LT, tweeting

6. Background music: yes or no? If yes, what kind?

Not today. If I was listening to music, it would be Classic Rock

7. What surprises you most about the Read-a-Thon, so far?

Nothing yet!

8. Do you have any tips for other readers, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?

Not really - just have fun :)

Last few hours:
Hours 11 & 12
I've been reading: The Good Daughter by Jasmin Darznik
Books finished: 1 (overall - not this hour)
Pages read: 98
Posting time: 5 minutes
Reading time: 75 minutes

Total books read: 2
Total pages read: 361
Total time read: 3 hours 15 minutes
Total time posting: 25 min.

Forgot to include this on the other post.

Halfway (12 Hour) Meme:

1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far? My Korean Deli and The Good Daughter
2. What are you reading right now? The Good Daughter by Jasmin Darznik
3. What is the least favorite book you have ever read and why? My Korean Deli because it wasn't what I expected and didn't grab me.
4. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon? I suspect that the only one I'll try to read is The Good Daughter before heading off to bed. (I'm singing in church tomorrow morning so I must rest.)
5. What have you been doing during breaks? Cooking, eating, sleeping, playing with the cat, checking Facebook, watching the Vols play ball, etc.
6. Background music: yes or no? If yes, what kind? not today
7. What surprises you most about the Read-a-Thon, so far? no surprises
8. Do you have any tips for other readers, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered? not at the moment that I didn't share earlier

Hours 10-12

I've been reading: Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 118
Posting time: 5 min.
Reading time: 1 hr

Total books read: 1.25
Total pages read: 494
Total time read: 4 hrs 10min
Total time posting: 20 min.

The Menu: Salted cashews.
Comments: Really enjoying Girl in Translation.

Halfway (12 Hour) Meme:

1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far?
The Radleys by Matt Haig
Stolen by Lucy Christopher

2. What are you reading right now?
Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok

3. What is the least favorite book you have ever read and why?


4. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon?
finishing Girl in Translation

5. What have you been doing during breaks?
Drinking coffee, bit of gardening, housework (necessary but boring)

6. Background music: yes or no? If yes, what kind?
Not so far

7. What surprises you most about the Read-a-Thon, so far?
How quickly I am getting through the pages.

8. Do you have any tips for other readers, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?
No tips, just enjoy the books.

That's it for me today I think - my eyes are sore, and I'm going to take a break from reading before going to sleep. Thanks for a great day everyone!

Total books read from: 8
None finished
Total pages read: 143
Total time read: not sure, about 2 hours

HOUR 11&12 12-2pm

I've been reading: Just as well I'm leaving & Native Tongue
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 55
Posting time: 15
Reading time: 80 mins

Total books read: 1
Total pages read:265
Total time read: 4 hr 15 mins
Total time posting: 55

The Menu: coffee
Comments: Read another chapter of Just as well I'm leaving, a travel narrative and also another chapter of my group read Native Tongue which I'm not particularly enjoying, but at least I'm up to date. Now I can pick up Curse of Chalion and enjoy my afternoon a little more. Will have to take a break as well as I have some gardening to do.

Halfway (12 Hour) Meme:

1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far?
The Marbury Lens, Mr Wakefield's Crusade, Just as well I'm Leaving, Native Tongue
2. What are you reading right now? The Curse of Chalion
3. What is the least favorite book you have ever read and why? Native Tongue feminist scifi group read, just don't like the premise of the novel at all.
4. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon? The Curse of Chalion, a fantasy that I'm currently enjoying
5. What have you been doing during breaks? cooking, cleaning, shopping
6. Background music: yes or no? If yes, what kind? Yes, Latin Jazz
7. What surprises you most about the Read-a-Thon, so far? Nothing really
8. Do you have any tips for other readers, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered? not anything new.

edit: whoops, I answered Q3 as 'reading today', not 'ever read'.

HOUR 3 -3 1/2

I've been reading: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 202
Posting time: 5 mins
Reading time: 90 mins

Total books read: 1
Total pages read: 366
Total time read: 3 hrs 15ish mins
Total time posting: 15 mins

The Menu: Nothing. Too busy reading!
Comments: With Leviathan finished, I'm itching to read the next book in the series, which I believe is Behemoth. Sadly, my library does not have Behemoth. I'm thinking a trip to B&N is in order tomorrow. Ooh, or maybe it's available as an e-book that I can download tonight. I shall find out.

Also, I am done reading for the day. I do read for about 2 hours before bed usually, but I won't be posting about those. Have fun for the rest of the readathon! I enjoyed it immensely.

HOURS 11 and 12 (7 to 9 ?)

I've been reading: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 53
Posting time: 10 minutes
Reading time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Total books read: 1
Total pages read: 157
Total time read: 4 hours 15 minutes
Total time posting: 30 minutes

The Menu: ham sandwich, grapes
Comments: Finally finished my book :)

Halfway (12 Hour) Meme:

1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far?
just The Road

2. What are you reading right now? Case Histories

3. What is the least favorite book you have ever read and why? I don't think that I have a least fave book

4. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon? Case Histories

5. What have you been doing during breaks? eating and talking with some friends

6. Background music: yes or no? If yes, what kind? Yes, the television

7. What surprises you most about the Read-a-Thon, so far? Nothing really

8. Do you have any tips for other readers, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered? not anything new.

Halfway (12 Hour) Meme:

1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far? Our Man in Havana
2. What are you reading right now? Keep Your Car Running Practically Forever
3. What is the least favorite book you have ever read and why? A Wreath for Emmett Till by Marilyn Nelson, because it was so historionic and unreal and downright weird. I wanted real information about him, not some fantasy about him being a WTC fireman. I may have read worse and forgotten about it; this one sticks in my mind because I had such high hopes.
4. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon? "House of Flowers", one of four short stories in a book by Truman Capote. It's set in Haiti, and I love reading about the Caribbean.
5. What have you been doing during breaks? Running errands, housework, eating, reading mail, surfing the 'net.
6. Background music: yes or no? If yes, what kind? Yes, heavy metal (Iron Maiden's "Wicker Man" atm)
7. What surprises you most about the Read-a-Thon, so far? It's even more fun than I expected!
8. Do you have any tips for other readers, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered? Everybody probably does already know this, but reading dissimilar books in a short time period, one after another, is more satisfying than reading two or more that are alike. Next time, I won't plan two books by mid-twentieth century authors in the same readathon. They affect me too deeply, and I need time to reflect on each one after I finish it.

Well, haven't gotten much reading done today so far. My day started very late, but I've been listening to The Graveyard Book for the past 2.5 hours or so. Been baking most of that time and still haven't had dinner, so I'll do that and then hopefully will get a few decent hours of reading before I get to bed.

Hour 13

Not much reading done since the last update, so will lump it together for the next one.

Halfway (12 Hour) Meme:

1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far?
Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm
Dresden (can't find right touchstone)
The Big Over Easy

2. What are you reading right now? Still Life & The Serpent on the Crown

3. What is the least favorite book you have ever read and why?
Geez. Uh, usually I don't keep reading a book if I don't like it, but one that I still have on my TBR shelf that I didn't like at the time is Tristram Shandy. I started it in college for a class and have been on page 74 since then. I do intend to pick it up again at some point, but not any time soon.

4. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon?
I'm looking forward to the end of Still Life - it's so good!

5. What have you been doing during breaks?
Putzing around, 3 loads of laundry, a little online shopping, smooching the cats.

6. Background music: yes or no? If yes, what kind?
Sometimes. Usually it's classical.

7. What surprises you most about the Read-a-Thon, so far?
That I've been able to finish 2 books that have been "in process" for a while. Wahoo!

8. Do you have any tips for other readers, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?
Nope. Just have fun!

HOUR 13 (9 to 10)

I've been reading: Case Histories by Kate Atkinson
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 16
Posting time: 5 minutes
Reading time: 30 minutes

Total books read: 1
Total pages read: 173
Total time read: 4 hours 45 minutes
Total time posting: 35 minutes

The Menu: nothing
Comments: extremely tired, I think that's all the reading I'm going to get done :(

Hours 12 to 13
I've been reading: The Arrival by Shaun Tan
Books finished: 2
Pages read: 128
Posting time: 10 min.
Reading time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Total books read: 2
Total pages read: 219
Total time read: 6 hrs 30min
Total time posting: 40 min.

The Menu: Coke and chips with dip
Comments: Finished The Arrival. Amazing illustrations that completely tell this story in graphic novel form.

Halfway (12 Hour) Meme:

1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far?
The Queen's Fool
The Arrival

2. What are you reading right now? A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce

3. What is the least favorite book you have ever read and why? It's not too often that I meet a book I really did not like.

4. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon? I hope to get to Stenger's Angel of Repose.

5. What have you been doing during breaks?
Housework and feeding family members.

6. Background music: yes or no? If yes, what kind?
No music, just background noise from the tv.

7. What surprises you most about the Read-a-Thon, so far?
I'm surprised at how much time I've been able to devote to the read-a-thon. I think the day and time of this one worked the best for me.

8. Do you have any tips for other readers, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?
Do what feels right to you and get done what needs to be done, while reading when you're able.

Hours 13 & 14
I've been reading: The Good Daughter by Jasmin Darznik
Books finished: 2 (1 this time slot)
Pages read: 143
Posting time: 5 minutes
Reading time: 75 minutes

Total books read: 2
Total pages read: 504
Total Posting time: 30 minutes
Total Reading time 4 hours 30 minutes

I need to write a review of this book, but I need to gather my thoughts first, and I suspect I will wait until tomorrow to post it. I'm not sure if I'm going to pull out another book or not. Sleep may win!

HOURS 10-14

I've been reading: Keep Your Car Running Practically Forever; "House of Flowers"
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 44
Posting time: 2 min.
Reading time: 2 hr. 15 min.

Total books read: 2
Total pages read: 145
Total time read: 5 hr. 32 min.
Total time posting: 22 min.

The Menu: P.F. Chang's Beef and Broccoli
Comments: The Capote story was definitely the best in the book! (The others were "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "A Diamond Guitar", and "A Christmas Memory"; the first and last of which I read over 30 years ago.

HOUR 1-14 (12 to 2pm)

I've been reading: Girl in Translation
Books finished: 1 during this time
Pages read: 144
Posting time: 5 mins
Reading time: 50 mins

Total books read: 2.25
Total pages read: 638
Total time read: 6 hours
Total time posting: 25 minutes

The Menu: marshmallows and water
Comments: Finally finished this book and taking a short break to organise dinner and catch up on jobs before opening the next one :)

6-10 p.m.

I've been reading: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman on audio
Books finished: 0
Pages read: equivalent of 100 pages
Reading time: 150 mins (2 h 30)
Posting time: 10 mins

Total books finished: 0
Total books read from: 1
Total pages read: 100
Total time read: 150 mins (2 h 30)
Total time posting: 10 minutes

The Menu: Cauliflower gratin with Israeli salad.
Comments: Along with the gratin, I also baked an apple crisp this evening. It's just cooling off now and smells wonderful. I'm a bit stuffed from dinner but can't wait to sample it!

Halfway (12 Hour) Meme:

1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far?
The Graveyard Book

2. What are you reading right now?
I only have 30 minutes of The Graveyard Book left but am loving it so much I want to save it up for later. I'll probably move on to Three Seconds, an ER thriller, Doctor Faustus and The Turn of the Screw and the Aspern Papers by Henry James.

3. What is the least favorite book you have ever read and why?
I just started out Three Seconds last night and am 50 pages in so far, and still having a bit of trouble making out what's what and who's who, but it'll probably all start falling into place soon enough.

4. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon?
I'm enjoying all of them in their own way, but The Graveyard Book is quickly turning into an all-time favourite!

5. What have you been doing during breaks?
Sleeping and baking. Not a bad way to spend that day! :-)

6. Background music: yes or no? If yes, what kind?
No. Too distracting.

7. What surprises you most about the Read-a-Thon, so far?
That I haven't spent more time reading. But then, I did sleep until VERY late today.

8. Do you have any tips for other readers, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?
The most important thing is to just enjoy yourself.

Hours 14
I've been reading: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 13
Posting time: 10 min.
Reading time: 1 hrs

Total books read: 2
Total pages read: 232
Total time read: 7 hrs 30min
Total time posting: 50 min.

The Menu: Nothing
Comments: So far, I'm not liking this book very much.
I'm going upstairs now and may read a little in bed before I doze off. Hopefully, I'll get some reading done early tomorrow. Night all.

I am here to help cheer you on through the long night hours, everyone. Looks like there has been some good reading going on throughout the day!

HOURS 15 and 16

I've been reading: Keep Your Car Running Practically Forever
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 18
Posting time: 2 min.
Reading time: 40 min.

Total books read: 2
Total pages read: 163
Total time read: 6 hr. 12 min.
Total time posting: 24 min.

The Menu: n/a

Comments: Love the cheerleaders! Going to bed anyway, though.

Yay Stasia! You've got some cute cheerleaders!

Hour 16

I've been reading: Still Life and The Serpent on the Crown
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 116
Posting time: 10 min
Reading time: 2 hrs + 58 min of audio for S.O.C.

Total books read: 4
Total pages read: 246
Total time reading: 6 hrs 30 min
Total time posting: 40 min

Menu: Two cups of tea - one of them wasn't so good. Getting hungry now so will scrounge something up to shove in my face.

Comments: Finished Still Life! It was really excellent. I so enjoyed spending time in Three Pines that I'm tempted to start the second book in the series, but won't. I've got to start at least one of my ARCs, if not both, and there's still War & Peace to catch up with. *sigh* Starting to get a little tired, but I think that's just because my legs feel all tingly and tired - probably because I haven't put them up at all today. Guess I'll grab a snack and lay on the couch. I'll try to keep on reading, but once I lay down all bets are off. :)

Keep up the good reading!

HOUR 13-17 2-7pm

I've been reading: The Curse of Chalion
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 55
Posting time: 10
Reading time: 65 mins

Total books read: 1
Total pages read:320
Total time read: 5 hr 20 mins
Total time posting: 1hr 5 mins

The Menu: Lunch: fruit smoothie & coffee
Comments: Just been grabbing a few mins here and there to read inbetween working outside and preparing dinner. Almost ready to serve up and will be able to settle in to read through the evening. I'm reading The Curse of Chalion for Fantasy February and I'm really enjoying it.

Kerry, I am glad to see someone is still reading along!

11 pm - 2 am

I've been reading: Doctor Faustus and The Turn of the Screw and the Aspern Papers by Henry James
Books finished: 1 (Doctor Faustus)
Pages read: 80
Reading time: 172 mins (2 h 52)
Posting time: 1 hour

Total books finished: 1
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 180
Total time read: 322 mins (5 h 22)
Total time posting: 70 minutes

The Menu: warm apple crisp with plain yogourt and a small glass of milk.
Comments: I guess this'll be my last update. It's been snowing non-stop all night and I'm off to take Coco for his last walk before tucking myself into bed, reading for maybe another hour and then lights out.

Thanks Monica for hosting this read-a-thon, and Stasia, I just LOVED your new cheerleaders!

I try and change cheerleaders for every Readathon. I do not want anybody getting bored with them :)

They're definitely one of the highlights of these group reading sessions!

Thanks, Ilana!

Anyone still up and reading?

Hour 19 - 20 (9pm - 10pm)

I've been reading: Breaking Night
Books finished: 3
Total books finished: 2
Total books read from: 4
Total Pages read: 673
Total Reading time: 6 hr 45 mins
Posting time: 1 hr

Its getting late here and I have to get up early for work (argh) so I'm signing off and heading for bed.

The End-of-Event Meme

1. Which hour was most daunting for you? None
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a reader engaged next time?
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the next read-a-thon? no
4. How many books did you read? 2 complete, finished 1 and started another
5. What were the names of the books you read? Girl in Translation, Stolen, The Radleys, Breaking Night
6. Which book did you enjoy most? Girl in Translation closely followed by The Radleys
7. Which did you enjoy least? Stolen
8. Did you learn about any books from other participants that you plan to put on your Wish List? yes, but then I always find something on LT that I must read
9. How likely are you to participate in another read-a-thon? yes

I hadn't taken in until this morning that you've changed from 12 hours to 24 hours - I read a few more pages after 1 am GMT (8 pm (EST)) and am going to go and read a bit more now, so will probably report in once or twice before the end of the Readathon.

Glad to see someone (besides me) is still up and reading, Luci!

Hi Stasia - I'm still here, not reading that much, maybe I need to change my book for a while.

HOUR 18-20 7-10pm

I've been reading: The Curse of Chalion
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 30
Posting time: 5
Reading time: 30 mins

Total books read: 1
Total pages read:350
Total time read: 5 hr 50 mins
Total time posting: 1hr 10 mins

The Menu: Dinner: Moussaka, chunky homemade fries, greek salad. Drink: Pinot Noir
Comments: Haven't been able to read much, dinner was a fairly drawn out affair and I admit to falling asleep for a while afterwards when I settled down to read. About to have a coffee and start reading again.

Happy to see you here, Kerry!

HOUR 8 - 21(? I think)

I've been reading: Weaveworld
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 211
Posting time: 15 mins
Reading time: I think about 150 minutes or so

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 333
Total time read: 335 minutes (approximately)
Total time posting: 38 minutes

The Menu: last night - cider, chocolate - while watching TV and reading during ad breaks. A mug of hot chocolate in bed.

This morning - coffee; nettle and mint tea; muesli and yoghurt.

Comments: Was really tired of reading last night, so watched TV and read bits of Weaveworld between ad breaks. Took the book to bed with me and read until I fell asleep and have read for an hour or so this morning in bed with cuddly cats and coffee. Have now had breakfast and am feeling more awake and hope to get some more reading done.

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Halfway (12 Hour) Meme:

1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far?
The Normans and their World; Weaveworld
2. What are you reading right now?
At the twelve hour mark I had just turned off the light in order to get some sleep - so wasn't reading. Got about 7 or so hours and started reading at hour 20. Read Weaveworld
3. What is the least favorite book you have ever read and why?
The second book of Don Quixote it had such a different feel to the first which I loved so was very disappointing (in fact I abandoned it)
4. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon?
Weaveworld without a doubt, brilliant book.
5. What have you been doing during breaks?
Watching TV, doing puzzles, playing computer games, eating, sleeping, household chores and cuddling cats:)
6. Background music: yes or no? If yes, what kind?
Not during this readathon
7. What surprises you most about the Read-a-Thon, so far?
How quickly my eyes got tired and how slowly I'm able to read the nonfiction book.
8. Do you have any tips for other readers, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?
Not really as I don't think I'm doing that well.

I suppose take breaks when you need to and this is supposed to be fun.

HOUR 21 & 22 10pm-12am

I've been reading: The Curse of Chalion
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 16
Posting time: 20
Reading time: 15 mins

Total books read: 1
Total pages read:366
Total time read: 6 hr 10 mins
Total time posting: 1hr 25 mins

The Menu: Coffee
Comments: Hardly able to read these past two hours due to family members continually distracting me from book. Will try harder for the last two hours.

Welcome back, calm! Good luck with getting rid of the distractions, Kerry!

HOUR 22

I've been reading: The Normans and their World
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 11
Posting time: 2 mins
Reading time: 15 mins

Total books read: 0
Total pages read: 344
Total time read: 350 mins
Total time posting: 40 mins

The Menu: Nettle and mint tea
Comments: Not much reading this hour as I read a few LT threads and checked my email. Hope to read for longer in the last 2 hours of the Readathon.

Pages read since 1 pm yesterday

189 pp yesterday evening
41 pp today

230 pp total

HOUR 23

I've been reading: The Normans and their World and Weaveworld
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 43
Posting time: 2 minutes
Reading time: 45 mins

Total books read: o
Total pages read: 387
Total time read: 395 minutes
Total time posting: 42 minutes

The Menu: Nettle and mint tea
Comments: Slightly better this hour, three chapters of Weaveworld and a fair bit of 2 chapters in The Normans. Must say if I do this again I'll choose shorter and lighter reads:) back to the books now and I hope to finish my current chapter in The Normans and maybe the next one as well, the reat of the time (if any) I'll be continuing with Weaveworld.

#123: What is Weaveworld?

Stasia - From the Amazon sourced descriptions on the book page:-

1) Clive Barker has made his mark on modern fiction by exposing all that is surreal and magical in the ordinary world --- and exploring the profound and overwhelming terror that results. With its volatile mix of the fantastical and the contemporary, the everyday and the otherworldly, Weaveworld is an epic work of dark fantasy and horror -- a tour de force from one of today's most forceful and imaginative artists.

2) WEAVEWORLD is an epic adventure of the imagination. It begins with a carpet in which a world of rapture and enchantment is hiding; a world which comes to life, alerting the dark forces and beginning a desperate battle to preserve the last vestiges of magic which Humankind still has access to. WEAVEWORLD is a book of visions and horrors, a story of quest, titanic struggles, of love and of hope. It is a triumph of imagination and storytelling, an adventure, a nightmare, a promise! 'Barker's fecundity of invention is beyond praise. In a world of hard-bitten horror and originality, Clive Barker dislocates your mind.' THE MAIL ON SUNDAY.

It is also over 700 pages long:)

#125: Ah, OK. Thanks for the info, calm!

The End-of-Event Meme

1. Which hour was most daunting for you?

None of them. I took lots of breaks when I had other things that I needed or wanted to do, but I still accomplished a lot of reading.

2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a reader engaged next time?

The Good Daughter by Jasmin Darznik
Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
Anything by Louise Penny
The Shetland Islands series by Ann Cleeves for mystery lovers

3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the next read-a-thon?

No - the timing on this one was better than some of the others for me.

4. How many books did you read?

2

5. What were the names of the books you read?

My Korean Deli by Ben Ryder Howe
The Good Daughter by Jasmin Darznik

6. Which book did you enjoy most?

The Good Daughter

7. Which did you enjoy least?

My Korean Deli

8. Did you learn about any books from other participants that you plan to put on your Wish List?

I need to go back and review the comments better before I know the answer to this one.

9. How likely are you to participate in another read-a-thon?

I'll do it occasionally as it fits my schedule.

Congrats to all those who participated in the Readathon!

I've read another 11 pages of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter - I expect to finish the final 30 today (but never expected to finish it during the Readathon). That takes my total to 241 pages.

thanks for hosting.

HOUR 24

I've been reading: The Normans and their World and Weaveworld
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 36
Posting time: 10 minutes
Reading time: 40 mins

Total books read: o
Total pages read: 423
Total time read: 435 minutes
Total time posting: 52 minutes

The Menu: Nettle and mint tea and biscuits
Comments: Once again didn't read as much as I wanted to but there is a lot of information in The Normans and their World which doesn't make for quick reading. I did manage another couple of chapters of Weaveworld though - very enjoyable.

The End-of-Event Meme

1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
I suppose after the first 5 hours when my eyes were really tired and I didn't read for the full 24 hours as I slept and took lots of breaks.
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a reader engaged next time?
I don't think so though maybe something short and light.
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the next read-a-thon?
No
4. How many books did you read?
Parts of 2. I didn't finish anything.
5. What were the names of the books you read?
The Normans and their World
Weaveworld
6. Which book did you enjoy most?
Weaveworld
7. Which did you enjoy least?
The Normans and their World
8. Did you learn about any books from other participants that you plan to put on your Wish List?
I'll have to go back and see what other people were reading. I'm sure there will be something:)
9. How likely are you to participate in another read-a-thon?
Very likely, but I'll make some changes in how I take part. Have some shorter books so I actually finish a book and be better prepared generally (as this was an impulsive decision to take part).

HOUR 24

I've been reading: Keep Your Car Running Practically Forever
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 25
Posting time: 2 min.
Reading time: 1 hr.

Total books read: 3
Total pages read: 188
Total time read: 7 hr. 12 min.
Total time posting: 26 min.

The Menu: Orange juice

Comments: Woke up at 7 am EST refreshed and ready to jump back in.

Hours 15 to 24
I've been reading: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and Angle of Repose
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 2 from A Portrait.....
25 from Angle....
Posting time: 10 min.
Reading time: 2 hrs

Total books read: 2
Total pages read: 259
Total time read: 9 hrs 30min
Total time posting: 1 hour.

The Menu: coffee and 2 chocolate cookies
Comments: Got in 6 hours of sleep and a hour of reading this morning.

The End-of-Event Meme

1. Which hour was most daunting for you?

I would say the 15th. I wanted to read more in bed but could not keep the eyelids up.

2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a reader engaged next time?

Ah, you're on your own here. I would only suggest to break up your reading. Something very light between heavy reading can relax you. A graphic novel did it for me this time.

3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the next read-a-thon?

Nope, all read-a-thons have been just what I expected.

4. How many books did you read?

I read four but only finished two.

5. What were the names of the books you read?

The Queen's Fool
The Arrival
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man - hate typing that long title
An Angle of Repose

6. Which book did you enjoy most?
I enjoyed 3 of the 4, see #7 for that one.

7. Which did you enjoy least?

A Portrait of the Artist blah, blah, blah

8. Did you learn about any books from other participants that you plan to put on your Wish List?

Yup, The Other Boleyn Girl and the one Darryl was reading which I need to scroll back up to for the title about Egypt.

9. How likely are you to participate in another read-a-thon?

Likely, especially if it is a Sat/Sun thon. The days and times worked out perfectly for me.

The End-of-Event Meme

1. Which hour was most daunting for you? Hour 16 (11 pm to midnight)
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a reader engaged next time? I tend to read ponderous books; maybe thrillers or chick-lit are more engaging for a readathon.
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the next read-a-thon? Make a rule for counting books read. I finished three that I'd already started, and it's important to me to be able to count them, since I'm fighting Mt. TBR so hard.
4. How many books did you read? (see 3 above) The way I count it, three.
5. What were the names of the books you read? Our Man in Havana; Keep Your Car Running Practically Forever; Breakfast at Tiffany's ("and other stories")
6. Which book did you enjoy most? Our Man in Havana
7. Which did you enjoy least? Keep Your Car Running Practically Forever
8. Did you learn about any books from other participants that you plan to put on your Wish List? Yes: Visitation by Jenny Erpenbeck
9. How likely are you to participate in another read-a-thon? Totally likely! This was great.

I fell asleep last night at about 8:30/9:00 pm and slept until about 7:00 am. So as you can guess I didn't get much reading in during the night. I will do one final post to sum up all that I did.

TOTAL

I've been reading: To hold the crown by Jean Plaidy & Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
Books finished: 1 The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
Pages read: 4 pages in Sarah's Key & 12 pages in To Hold the Crown
Posting time: 10 min.
Reading Time: 30 min.

Total books read: 1
Total pages read: 279
Total time read: 7 hrs.
Total time posting: 1 hour. 50 min.

Halfway (12 Hour) Meme:

1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far? The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory, To Hold the Crown by Jean Plaidy & Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

2. What are you reading right now? To Hold the Crown & Sarah's Key

3. What is the least favorite book you have ever read and why? A book I read from the Members Giveaway titled Peter Carrottop. The reason I disliked the book was because it was not written well at all. Plus when reading it I felt like I was reading something a 4th grader would have written without any help.

4. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon? Sarah's Key
5. What have you been doing during breaks? Mostly house work and then took the puppy for a walk.
6. Background music: yes or no? If yes, what kind? Yes. Mostly pop hits. I had comcast music choice on so what ever they were playing.

7. What surprises you most about the Read-a-Thon, so far? Nothing really surprised me.

8. Do you have any tips for other readers, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered? Having your books decided on ahead of time helps and also just having fun.

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The End-of-Event Meme

1. Which hour was most daunting for you? I guess I would have to say from the 12 hour on. I fell asleep and didn't get too much more reading in after that.
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a reader engaged next time? You have to choose books that you enjoy reading. Usually I just read what I have been reading. Some books that kept my interest during these read-a-thons are: The Other Boleyn Girl & Damaged by Alex Kava

3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the next read-a-thon? Just who ever hosts the next one. Just host it the way you want to.
4. How many books did you read? 3
5. What were the names of the books you read? the Other Boleyn Girl, To Hold the crown, Sarah's Key

6. Which book did you enjoy most? The Other Boleyn Girl

7. Which did you enjoy least?None

8. Did you learn about any books from other participants that you plan to put on your Wish List? Yes. The Queen's Fool.

9. How likely are you to participate in another read-a-thon? Most definitely!!

Good Morning, All!

I've been reading: Mouse Guard: Fall 1152
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 192
Posting time: 20 min
Reading time: 39 min

Total books read: 5
Total pages read: 438
Total time reading: 7 hrs 9 min
Total time posting: 1 hr

The End-of-Event Meme

1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
Between 1am and 2am when I was trying to decide whether to go to bed or push on through. I chose bed.

2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a reader engaged next time?
I really enjoyed Mouse Guard and Still Life.

3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the next read-a-thon?
Nope! Unless there's some way to make me stay awake for 24 hours without a problem? No? *darn*

4. How many books did you read?
5, but 3 were started previously.

5. What were the names of the books you read?
Dresden by Lord Gerald Hugh Tyrwitt-Wilson Berners
Amelia Bedelia Bookworm by Herman Parish
The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 by David Petersen
Still Life by Louise Penny

6. Which book did you enjoy most?
I enjoyed all of them!

7. Which did you enjoy least?
I did enjoy it, but of the 5, Amelia Bedelia was the weakest. (Yes, I know she wasn't written for a 32-year old gal.)

8. Did you learn about any books from other participants that you plan to put on your Wish List?
Shockingly, no!

9. How likely are you to participate in another read-a-thon?
100%

Thanks so much for hosting, Monica! You did a great job, and I liked that the meme questions were already posted so I could refer back to them whenever I was ready. Easy to find!

Great job, everyone! See you at the next one!

Final report; my subway reading yesterday eve:

I've been reading: The Man in Uniform by Kate Taylor
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 60
Posting time: 5 mins
Reading time: 40 mins

Total books read: 2
Total books read from: 4
Total pages read: 574
Total time read: 5 1/2 hours
Total time posting: 30 mins

HOUR 23 & 24 12-2am

I've been reading: The Curse of Chalion
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 70
Posting time: 5
Reading time: 80 mins

Total books read: 1
Total pages read:436
Total time read: 7 hr 20 mins
Total time posting: 1hr 30 mins

The End-of-Event Meme

1. Which hour was most daunting for you? none this time
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a reader engaged next time? lighter reading - thrillers, mystery
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the next read-a-thon? no
4. How many books did you read? 1 finished, 4 others
5. What were the names of the books you read?
The Marbury Lens (finished)
Mr Wakefield's Crusade - 1 chapter
Native Tongue - 1 chapter
Just as Well I'm Leaving - 1 chapter
The Curse of Chalion - 171pgs
6. Which book did you enjoy most? The Curse of Chalion
7. Which did you enjoy least? Native Tongue
8. Did you learn about any books from other participants that you plan to put on your Wish List? not this time, though Weaveworld is already on my tbr
9. How likely are you to participate in another read-a-thon? yes, very

Thanks to Monica for hosting this one

I TOTALLY forgot about the read-a-thon. I forgot to star it, and I seemed to forgot it. Then when I was looking for read-a-thons coming soon, I saw there was one yesterday and today and I suddenly remembered. I did read, but I didn't keep track of anything. Man, I can't believe I forgot.