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1Mrssmith88
*This Read-a-thon will officially start at 8pm EST on Tuesday September 13 and ending at 6pm EST Wednesday September 14.
“Portrart of a Girl Reading” by George Van Hook
If this is your first readathon, here's how they work: We'll be reading from 8:00 pm EST on Tuesday evening until 8:00 pm EST on Wednesday (Google has a time converter if you are reading in another time zone). Sign up whenever you decide to join us by leaving your name and location on this thread, and I'll add you to the list below the next time I check in. If you'll be posting anywhere other than on this thread, include the link as well. This thread will be your check-in point and read-a-thon HQ. I'll be posting memes at hours 1, 12, and 24.
There are no rules. Please don't think that you've committed to a sleepless 24-hour period or that you can't participate if you have other obligations! (I know I won't make it the full 24 hours either.) The purpose is to take time from our busy schedules to commit to reading for whatever time you have available. We'll each track the number of hours spent reading and posting and the number of pages we've read. Post updates as often as you like; every hour or at the end of the Readathon, it's totally up to you. Give us the basics or tell us more: How are you enjoying your books? What's going on around you? What are you eating, drinking, listening to in the background? What are you doing during your breaks? Stop by to cheer on everyone else, comment on others' reading choices, or just chat a bit. It's all up to you.
Here's who's participating so far:
1. Mrssmith88 (Alaina) - Vinalhaven, Maine
2. crazy4Reading (Monica) - PA
3. Majkia (Jean) - Florida
4. Chatterbox (Suzanne) - NY
5. Elkiedee
6. Citizenjoyce
7. AnneDC (Anne) - DC
8. LauraBrook (Laura) - Wisonsin
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Use these to report your progress when you check in.
I've been reading: (Name of book or books you've read in the last hour)
Books finished: (in the last hour)
Pages read: (number of pages)
Reading time: (in minutes)
Posting time: (time spent writing updates and visiting threads, in minutes)
Total books read:
Total pages read:
Total time read: (in hours and minutes)
Total time posting: (in hours and minutes)
The Menu:
Comments:
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The First Hour Meme (9:00 pm EST):
1. Where are you reading from today?
2. How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours?
3. What book did you start with, and why?
4. Tell us about your favorite character from the book that you are reading.
5. What are your goals for this read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on threads)?
6. If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, do you have any advice for people doing this for the first time?
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This was completely last minute and hope that some people can join in a little bit.
“Portrart of a Girl Reading” by George Van Hook
If this is your first readathon, here's how they work: We'll be reading from 8:00 pm EST on Tuesday evening until 8:00 pm EST on Wednesday (Google has a time converter if you are reading in another time zone). Sign up whenever you decide to join us by leaving your name and location on this thread, and I'll add you to the list below the next time I check in. If you'll be posting anywhere other than on this thread, include the link as well. This thread will be your check-in point and read-a-thon HQ. I'll be posting memes at hours 1, 12, and 24.
There are no rules. Please don't think that you've committed to a sleepless 24-hour period or that you can't participate if you have other obligations! (I know I won't make it the full 24 hours either.) The purpose is to take time from our busy schedules to commit to reading for whatever time you have available. We'll each track the number of hours spent reading and posting and the number of pages we've read. Post updates as often as you like; every hour or at the end of the Readathon, it's totally up to you. Give us the basics or tell us more: How are you enjoying your books? What's going on around you? What are you eating, drinking, listening to in the background? What are you doing during your breaks? Stop by to cheer on everyone else, comment on others' reading choices, or just chat a bit. It's all up to you.
Here's who's participating so far:
1. Mrssmith88 (Alaina) - Vinalhaven, Maine
2. crazy4Reading (Monica) - PA
3. Majkia (Jean) - Florida
4. Chatterbox (Suzanne) - NY
5. Elkiedee
6. Citizenjoyce
7. AnneDC (Anne) - DC
8. LauraBrook (Laura) - Wisonsin
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Use these to report your progress when you check in.
I've been reading: (Name of book or books you've read in the last hour)
Books finished: (in the last hour)
Pages read: (number of pages)
Reading time: (in minutes)
Posting time: (time spent writing updates and visiting threads, in minutes)
Total books read:
Total pages read:
Total time read: (in hours and minutes)
Total time posting: (in hours and minutes)
The Menu:
Comments:
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The First Hour Meme (9:00 pm EST):
1. Where are you reading from today?
2. How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours?
3. What book did you start with, and why?
4. Tell us about your favorite character from the book that you are reading.
5. What are your goals for this read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on threads)?
6. If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, do you have any advice for people doing this for the first time?
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This was completely last minute and hope that some people can join in a little bit.
2crazy4reading
Wow, wish I knew about this earlier. I will join in when I can.
Monica from Pennsylvania.
I will be reading when I go up to bed in a few minutes. I know I will only get a few minutes in total since I have to work in the morning. I usually try to read while getting ready for work.
Monica from Pennsylvania.
I will be reading when I go up to bed in a few minutes. I know I will only get a few minutes in total since I have to work in the morning. I usually try to read while getting ready for work.
3Mrssmith88
>2 crazy4reading: Sorry Monica about the short notice. I've been traveling all day and didn't expect to be home this soon. I'm glad you will get some reading done though.
4Mrssmith88
I've been reading: Carpe Diem by autumn cornwell
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 41
Reading time: 60
Posting time: 5
Total books read:0
Total pages read: 41
Total time read: 1 hour
Total time posting: 5
The Menu: diet pepsi and a few doritos
Comments: wish I had known about this sooner, I would have planned ahead
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The First Hour Meme (9:00 pm EST):
1. Where are you reading from today? Carpe Diem
2. How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours? 2 or 3
3. What book did you start with, and why? I've read it before but I want to reread it before swapping it.
4. Tell us about your favorite character from the book that you are reading? Granm Gertrude is my gave because she is o wild and fun.
5. What are your goals for this read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on threads)? Just want to make progress in some books.
6. If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, do you have any advice for people doing this for the first time? Sleep when you a tired and take breaks
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 41
Reading time: 60
Posting time: 5
Total books read:0
Total pages read: 41
Total time read: 1 hour
Total time posting: 5
The Menu: diet pepsi and a few doritos
Comments: wish I had known about this sooner, I would have planned ahead
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The First Hour Meme (9:00 pm EST):
1. Where are you reading from today? Carpe Diem
2. How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours? 2 or 3
3. What book did you start with, and why? I've read it before but I want to reread it before swapping it.
4. Tell us about your favorite character from the book that you are reading? Granm Gertrude is my gave because she is o wild and fun.
5. What are your goals for this read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on threads)? Just want to make progress in some books.
6. If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, do you have any advice for people doing this for the first time? Sleep when you a tired and take breaks
5majkia
I'll be reading a bit later so will join in when I can. Jean in Florida, reading House of Chains
6Chatterbox
I'll try to jump in; just spotted this. Suzanne in NY, reading whatever grabs me.
7elkiedee
I'll try to post if I can some time tomorrow. When I've taken Danny to school I have two reviews to write - they don't have to be long! - and we'll go out somewhere in the afternoon.
8Citizenjoyce
Well lookie here. I'll see how much I'll be able to participate.
The First Hour Meme (9:00 pm EST):
1. Where are you reading from today? The Sookie Stackhouse Companion by Charlaine Harris
2. How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours? probably just this one, but should I finish, I'll go to what I was supposed to be reading, The Dress Lodger
3. What book did you start with, and why? I'm starting with the latest addition to the Southern Vampire Series because I just found out it's due at the library Friday and can't be renewed.
4. Tell us about your favorite character from the book that you are reading. I love Sookie. She's strong, open minded, sexual, creative and in charge.
5. What are your goals for this read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on threads)? I'd love to finish this one book.
6. If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, do you have any advice for people doing this for the first time? Same advice as always, eat something fun.
The First Hour Meme (9:00 pm EST):
1. Where are you reading from today? The Sookie Stackhouse Companion by Charlaine Harris
2. How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours? probably just this one, but should I finish, I'll go to what I was supposed to be reading, The Dress Lodger
3. What book did you start with, and why? I'm starting with the latest addition to the Southern Vampire Series because I just found out it's due at the library Friday and can't be renewed.
4. Tell us about your favorite character from the book that you are reading. I love Sookie. She's strong, open minded, sexual, creative and in charge.
5. What are your goals for this read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on threads)? I'd love to finish this one book.
6. If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, do you have any advice for people doing this for the first time? Same advice as always, eat something fun.
9Chatterbox
I've been reading: The White Devil by Justin Evans
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 38
Reading time: 40
Posting time: 10
This is only an OK book, not sure if I'll keep going with it or look for something else. I just wrapped up three books today, so I'm feeling a bit aimless.
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 38
Reading time: 40
Posting time: 10
This is only an OK book, not sure if I'll keep going with it or look for something else. I just wrapped up three books today, so I'm feeling a bit aimless.
10Chatterbox
I've been reading: The White Devil by Justin Evans (which is getting better) and American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin, which is mindless.
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 52 of the former; 62 of the latter: 114
Reading time: 55 mins
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 152 pages
Total time read: 1 hr 35 mins
Total time posting: 15 mins
menu: Cherry Garcia ice cream; a treat after waiting all day for the UPS guy and my new Kindle, in vain.
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 52 of the former; 62 of the latter: 114
Reading time: 55 mins
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 152 pages
Total time read: 1 hr 35 mins
Total time posting: 15 mins
menu: Cherry Garcia ice cream; a treat after waiting all day for the UPS guy and my new Kindle, in vain.
11AnneDC
I will join in as I can. I just discovered this readathon moments ago but I've actually been reading this evening so I will make one report.
(Anne in Washington DC)
I've been reading: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann and listening to Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 33 and the equivalent of 12
Reading time: 60 min
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 45
Total time read: 60 mins
Total time posting: 5 mins
menu:
comments: That's it for me for now; I have to be up pretty early so will be back tomorrow.
(Anne in Washington DC)
I've been reading: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann and listening to Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 33 and the equivalent of 12
Reading time: 60 min
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 45
Total time read: 60 mins
Total time posting: 5 mins
menu:
comments: That's it for me for now; I have to be up pretty early so will be back tomorrow.
12Citizenjoyce
Hour 4
I've been reading: The Sookie Stackhouse Companion
Books finished (in the last hour): 0
Pages read: 44
Reading time: 1 hr
Posting time: 15min
Total books read from: 1
Total books completed 0
Total pages read:44
Total time read: 1hr
Total time posting: 15 min
The Menu: I got some great heirloom tomatoes from the farmer's market so I had my favorite summer meal: tomato and lettuce sandwich on whole wheat toast and a glass of milk
Comments: Suzanne, so sorry about your Kindle, but you'll just love all the more when it comes tomorrow.
I've been reading: The Sookie Stackhouse Companion
Books finished (in the last hour): 0
Pages read: 44
Reading time: 1 hr
Posting time: 15min
Total books read from: 1
Total books completed 0
Total pages read:44
Total time read: 1hr
Total time posting: 15 min
The Menu: I got some great heirloom tomatoes from the farmer's market so I had my favorite summer meal: tomato and lettuce sandwich on whole wheat toast and a glass of milk
Comments: Suzanne, so sorry about your Kindle, but you'll just love all the more when it comes tomorrow.
13Chatterbox
HOUR 5
I've been reading: The White Devil by Justin Evans and American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 32 of the former; 40 of the latter: 72
Reading time: 45 mins
Posting time: 10 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 224 pages
Total time read: 2 hrs 20 mins
Total time posting: 25 mins
Joyce, I'm suffering from Kindle withdrawal symptoms!
I've been reading: The White Devil by Justin Evans and American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 32 of the former; 40 of the latter: 72
Reading time: 45 mins
Posting time: 10 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 224 pages
Total time read: 2 hrs 20 mins
Total time posting: 25 mins
Joyce, I'm suffering from Kindle withdrawal symptoms!
14Citizenjoyce
Hour 5-6
I've been reading: The Sookie Stackhouse Companion
Books finished (in the last hour): 1
Pages read: 100
Reading time: 1 hr
Posting time: 15min
Total books read from: 1
Total books completed 1
Total pages read:144
Total time read: 2hr
Total time posting: 30 min
The Menu: a cup of decaf Suisse Mocha
Comments: Yea, I read the novella and all the rest of the book that interested me, there were even recipes. Now I'll start on The Dress Lodger
I've been reading: The Sookie Stackhouse Companion
Books finished (in the last hour): 1
Pages read: 100
Reading time: 1 hr
Posting time: 15min
Total books read from: 1
Total books completed 1
Total pages read:144
Total time read: 2hr
Total time posting: 30 min
The Menu: a cup of decaf Suisse Mocha
Comments: Yea, I read the novella and all the rest of the book that interested me, there were even recipes. Now I'll start on The Dress Lodger
15Chatterbox
HOUR 6
I've been reading: The White Devil by Justin Evans and American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 25 of the former; 52 of the latter: 77
Reading time: 40 mins
Posting time: 10 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 301 pages
Total time read: 3 hrs
Total time posting: 35 mins
Menu: diet Pepsi
I've been reading: The White Devil by Justin Evans and American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 25 of the former; 52 of the latter: 77
Reading time: 40 mins
Posting time: 10 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 301 pages
Total time read: 3 hrs
Total time posting: 35 mins
Menu: diet Pepsi
16Chatterbox
HOUR 7
I've been reading: The White Devil by Justin Evans
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 72
Reading time: 40 mins
Posting time: 10 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 373 pages
Total time read: 3 hrs 40 mins
Total time posting: 45 mins
Menu: Vitamin Water Zero (mega C flavor - -mix of raspberry and grape, yummy)
I've been reading: The White Devil by Justin Evans
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 72
Reading time: 40 mins
Posting time: 10 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 373 pages
Total time read: 3 hrs 40 mins
Total time posting: 45 mins
Menu: Vitamin Water Zero (mega C flavor - -mix of raspberry and grape, yummy)
17Citizenjoyce
Hour 7
I've been reading: The Dress Lodger by Sheri Holman
Books finished (in the last hour): 0
Pages read: 56
Reading time: 1 hr
Posting time: 15min
Total books read from: 2
Total books completed 1
Total pages read:200
Total time read: 3hr
Total time posting: 45 min
The Menu: water
Comments: Just remember, no matter how bad life might be, books like The Dress Lodger are here to remind us that we don't have to live in the 19th century. I'm getting tired. I think I'll watch The Daily Show and be off to bed. See you in the morning.
I've been reading: The Dress Lodger by Sheri Holman
Books finished (in the last hour): 0
Pages read: 56
Reading time: 1 hr
Posting time: 15min
Total books read from: 2
Total books completed 1
Total pages read:200
Total time read: 3hr
Total time posting: 45 min
The Menu: water
Comments: Just remember, no matter how bad life might be, books like The Dress Lodger are here to remind us that we don't have to live in the 19th century. I'm getting tired. I think I'll watch The Daily Show and be off to bed. See you in the morning.
18Chatterbox
HOUR 8
I've been reading: The White Devil by Justin Evans
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 103
Reading time: 50 mins
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 476 pages
Total time read: 4 hrs 30 mins
Total time posting: 50 mins
Menu: Vitamin Water Zero
I'm going to finish this book and then grab some sleep...
I've been reading: The White Devil by Justin Evans
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 103
Reading time: 50 mins
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 476 pages
Total time read: 4 hrs 30 mins
Total time posting: 50 mins
Menu: Vitamin Water Zero
I'm going to finish this book and then grab some sleep...
19crazy4reading
Just a quick update before eating breakfast, making lunch and going to work. I read for about 30 minutes last night. I read a chapter in Lady of Hay by Barbara Erskine. I don't know how many pages since it is on my iPhone.
1. Where are you reading from today? I read in my bed last night and will then be reading at work when able too. Then tonight most likely in my living room.
2. How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours? I am currently reading 3-4 books and will stick with them.
3. What book did you start with, and why? I started with Lady of Hay because I can read it with out any lights on and it has really captured my attention.
4. Tell us about your favorite character from the book that you are reading. I really haven't had a favorite character in this book just yet. I am only on Chapter 6.
5. What are your goals for this read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on threads)? I'd love to make some progress on my books.
6. If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, do you have any advice for people doing this for the first time? Just relax and enjoy your time reading.
1. Where are you reading from today? I read in my bed last night and will then be reading at work when able too. Then tonight most likely in my living room.
2. How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours? I am currently reading 3-4 books and will stick with them.
3. What book did you start with, and why? I started with Lady of Hay because I can read it with out any lights on and it has really captured my attention.
4. Tell us about your favorite character from the book that you are reading. I really haven't had a favorite character in this book just yet. I am only on Chapter 6.
5. What are your goals for this read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on threads)? I'd love to make some progress on my books.
6. If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, do you have any advice for people doing this for the first time? Just relax and enjoy your time reading.
20majkia
I got a bit of reading done last night. Reading House of Chains and got about 40 pages before I had to crash for the night. Bloody Erikson's dense writing style - I perforce read him pretty slowly because he's so sneaky.
I've got a pot of chocolate tea this morning and will try to read a bit after I get off the computer!
As for goals: none. Well, other than to enjoy!
I've got a pot of chocolate tea this morning and will try to read a bit after I get off the computer!
As for goals: none. Well, other than to enjoy!
21Mrssmith88
Update come last night before I fell asleep while reading lol
I've been reading: Carpe Diem by autumn cornwell
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 35
Reading time: 60
Posting time: 5
Total books read:0
Total pages read: 76
Total time read: 2 hours
Total time posting: 10
The Menu: nothing
Comments: Just got up, and I will start reading very soon.
I've been reading: Carpe Diem by autumn cornwell
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 35
Reading time: 60
Posting time: 5
Total books read:0
Total pages read: 76
Total time read: 2 hours
Total time posting: 10
The Menu: nothing
Comments: Just got up, and I will start reading very soon.
22Mrssmith88
12 Hour Meme
1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far? Carpe Diem
2. If the book you are reading now was made into a movie, who would you cast to play the main characters? Vassar would be played by someone like Selena Gomez, and Grandma Gert would be played by Kathy Bates
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon? The same book
4. Describe the your perfect reading environment. the perfect environment would be sunny and warm, on a dock, with a gazebo, and a bed
5. What have you been doing during breaks? Making some calls and entering my posts.
1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far? Carpe Diem
2. If the book you are reading now was made into a movie, who would you cast to play the main characters? Vassar would be played by someone like Selena Gomez, and Grandma Gert would be played by Kathy Bates
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon? The same book
4. Describe the your perfect reading environment. the perfect environment would be sunny and warm, on a dock, with a gazebo, and a bed
5. What have you been doing during breaks? Making some calls and entering my posts.
23Mrssmith88
I've been reading: Carpe Diem by autumn cornwell
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 38
Reading time: 60
Posting time: 10
Total books read:0
Total pages read: 115
Total time read: 3 hours
Total time posting: 20
The Menu: nothing
Comments: Trying to get a hold of the IRS, this should be fun
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 38
Reading time: 60
Posting time: 10
Total books read:0
Total pages read: 115
Total time read: 3 hours
Total time posting: 20
The Menu: nothing
Comments: Trying to get a hold of the IRS, this should be fun
24LauraBrook
I'll join in off and on today too! I have a lot of books that need some catching up on. Laura, from Wisconsin.
25Mrssmith88
I've been reading: Carpe Diem by autumn cornwell
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 24
Reading time: 45
Posting time: 5
Total books read:0
Total pages read: 139
Total time read: 3 hours 45 minutes
Total time posting: 25
The Menu: nothing
Comments: Taking a food break soon
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 24
Reading time: 45
Posting time: 5
Total books read:0
Total pages read: 139
Total time read: 3 hours 45 minutes
Total time posting: 25
The Menu: nothing
Comments: Taking a food break soon
26AnneDC
HOUR: 14
I've been reading: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 11
Reading time: 30 min
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 56
Total time read: 90 mins
Total time posting: 10 mins
menu: coffee, avocado on toast
comments: I've been meaning to read this book for a while and I am really enjoying it.
I've been reading: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 11
Reading time: 30 min
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 56
Total time read: 90 mins
Total time posting: 10 mins
menu: coffee, avocado on toast
comments: I've been meaning to read this book for a while and I am really enjoying it.
27Chatterbox
Since my last update:
I've been reading: American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin and The White Devil by Justin Evans
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 72; 26: 98
Reading time: 1 hr?
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total books finished: 1 (The White Devil)
Total pages read: 574 pages
Total time read: 5 hrs 30 mins
Total time posting: 55 mins
I've been reading: American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin and The White Devil by Justin Evans
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 72; 26: 98
Reading time: 1 hr?
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total books finished: 1 (The White Devil)
Total pages read: 574 pages
Total time read: 5 hrs 30 mins
Total time posting: 55 mins
28Chatterbox
Hour 18 (I think?)
I've been reading: American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 58
Reading time: 30 mins
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total books finished: 1 (The White Devil)
Total pages read: 632 pages
Total time read: 6 hrs
Total time posting: 1 hour
I've been reading: American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 58
Reading time: 30 mins
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total books finished: 1 (The White Devil)
Total pages read: 632 pages
Total time read: 6 hrs
Total time posting: 1 hour
29AnneDC
HOUR: 18
I've been reading: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 36
Reading time: 35 min
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 92
Total time read: 2 hours 5 mins
Total time posting: 15 mins
menu: Vietnamese pho, Diet Coke
comments: I had lunch with a friend and picked up my daughter from school; not much reading time so far today.
I've been reading: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 36
Reading time: 35 min
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 92
Total time read: 2 hours 5 mins
Total time posting: 15 mins
menu: Vietnamese pho, Diet Coke
comments: I had lunch with a friend and picked up my daughter from school; not much reading time so far today.
30Citizenjoyce
12 Hour Meme
1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far? The Sookie Stackhouse Companion, The Dress Lodger, Bee Season
2. If the book you are reading now was made into a movie, who would you cast to play the main characters? Bee Season was made into a movie which I'm going to have to seek out when I'm done with it, Richard Gere played Saul. For Gustine, the little waif prostitute in The Dress Lodger, I'd have to suggest Ellen Page, the best little waif around.
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon? The Dress Lodger
4. Describe the your perfect reading environment. A cabin in the mountains with fresh pine scented air and chipmonks and birds around a birdfeeder near the porch. In other words, Rainbow Trout Ranch in Antonito, Colorado
5. What have you been doing during breaks? Sleeping, eating, playing with the dogs or the computer, thinking about making the recipe for Caroline Holliday Bellefleur's chocolate cake from the recipe found in The Sookie Stackhouse Companion.
Hour 14
I've been reading: The Dress Lodger by Sheri Holman and listening to Bee Season by Myla Goldberg
Books finished (in the last hour): 0
Pages read: 96 + 13/20 of a CD
Reading time: 2 hr
Posting time: 15min
Total books read from: 3
Total books completed 1
Total pages read:296 + 13/20 of a CD
Total time read: 5hr
Total time posting: 1hr
The Menu: oatmeal with vanilla soy milk, a nectarine, french roast coffee with milk
Comments: Lovely books, both of these.
1. What are the titles of the books you have read so far? The Sookie Stackhouse Companion, The Dress Lodger, Bee Season
2. If the book you are reading now was made into a movie, who would you cast to play the main characters? Bee Season was made into a movie which I'm going to have to seek out when I'm done with it, Richard Gere played Saul. For Gustine, the little waif prostitute in The Dress Lodger, I'd have to suggest Ellen Page, the best little waif around.
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-Thon? The Dress Lodger
4. Describe the your perfect reading environment. A cabin in the mountains with fresh pine scented air and chipmonks and birds around a birdfeeder near the porch. In other words, Rainbow Trout Ranch in Antonito, Colorado
5. What have you been doing during breaks? Sleeping, eating, playing with the dogs or the computer, thinking about making the recipe for Caroline Holliday Bellefleur's chocolate cake from the recipe found in The Sookie Stackhouse Companion.
Hour 14
I've been reading: The Dress Lodger by Sheri Holman and listening to Bee Season by Myla Goldberg
Books finished (in the last hour): 0
Pages read: 96 + 13/20 of a CD
Reading time: 2 hr
Posting time: 15min
Total books read from: 3
Total books completed 1
Total pages read:296 + 13/20 of a CD
Total time read: 5hr
Total time posting: 1hr
The Menu: oatmeal with vanilla soy milk, a nectarine, french roast coffee with milk
Comments: Lovely books, both of these.
31LauraBrook
ACK! The work day was WAAAAAAY longer than I expected so I haven't had any time to read yet. But! As soon as I figure out something for dinner and make some tea I will sit myself down for the next 3 hours to read!
32AnneDC
HOUR: 22
I've been reading: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 62
Reading time: 85 min
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 154
Total time read: 3 hours 30 mins
Total time posting: 20 mins
menu: apple
comments: Finished my book (it was wonderful), and that probably does it for me for this Readathon.
Thanks for hosting Alaina!
I've been reading: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 62
Reading time: 85 min
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total pages read: 154
Total time read: 3 hours 30 mins
Total time posting: 20 mins
menu: apple
comments: Finished my book (it was wonderful), and that probably does it for me for this Readathon.
Thanks for hosting Alaina!
33Chatterbox
Hour: 22? (6 p.m.)
(since my last update...)
I've been reading: American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 228
Reading time: 2 hours
Posting time: 10 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total books finished: 2
Total pages read: 850 pages
Total time read: 8 hrs
Total time posting: 1 hour 10 mins
Menu: A peanut butter sandwich.
But now that the new Kindle has FINALLY arrived, I can go out and buy some food, for me and for the cats!!
(since my last update...)
I've been reading: American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
Books finished: 1
Pages read: 228
Reading time: 2 hours
Posting time: 10 mins
Total books read from: 2
Total books finished: 2
Total pages read: 850 pages
Total time read: 8 hrs
Total time posting: 1 hour 10 mins
Menu: A peanut butter sandwich.
But now that the new Kindle has FINALLY arrived, I can go out and buy some food, for me and for the cats!!
34Citizenjoyce
b>Hour 22
I've been reading: listening to Bee Season by Myla Goldberg
Books finished (in the last hour): 0
Pages read: 14/20 of a CD
Reading time: 1 hr
Posting time: 15min
Total books read from: 3
Total books completed 1
Total pages read:296 + 1 & 7/20 of a CD
Total time read: 6hr
Total time posting: 1.25hr
The Menu: cottage cheese with banana, pineapple and almonds and a diet Coke
Comments: I had many errands to run but was able to listen to my audiobook throughout part of them, now I get to read for the last 2 hours.
I've been reading: listening to Bee Season by Myla Goldberg
Books finished (in the last hour): 0
Pages read: 14/20 of a CD
Reading time: 1 hr
Posting time: 15min
Total books read from: 3
Total books completed 1
Total pages read:296 + 1 & 7/20 of a CD
Total time read: 6hr
Total time posting: 1.25hr
The Menu: cottage cheese with banana, pineapple and almonds and a diet Coke
Comments: I had many errands to run but was able to listen to my audiobook throughout part of them, now I get to read for the last 2 hours.
35Mrssmith88
I've been reading: Carpe Diem by autumn cornwell
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 45
Reading time: 75 mins
Posting time: 5
Total books read:0
Total pages read: 185
Total time read: 5 hours 15 minutes
Total time posting: 30
The Menu: veggie sushi and lemonade
Comments: been making homemade red velvet cupcakes today, because it's something I have always wanted to do. Goal accomplished!
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 45
Reading time: 75 mins
Posting time: 5
Total books read:0
Total pages read: 185
Total time read: 5 hours 15 minutes
Total time posting: 30
The Menu: veggie sushi and lemonade
Comments: been making homemade red velvet cupcakes today, because it's something I have always wanted to do. Goal accomplished!
36Mrssmith88
I've been reading: Carpe Diem by autumn cornwell
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 26
Reading time: 30 mins
Posting time: 5
Total books read:0
Total pages read: 211
Total time read: 5 hours 45 minutes
Total time posting: 35
The menu:nothing
Comments: none
37Chatterbox
Is this the final update? At any rate, it's my 8 p.m. update...
I've been reading: No Mark Upon Her by Deborah Crombie
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 79
Reading time: 45 mins
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 3
Total books finished: 2
Total pages read: 929 pages
Total time read: 8 hrs 45 mins
Total time posting: 1 hour 15 mins
BBQ pulled pork sandwich -- yum!
I've been reading: No Mark Upon Her by Deborah Crombie
Books finished: 0
Pages read: 79
Reading time: 45 mins
Posting time: 5 mins
Total books read from: 3
Total books finished: 2
Total pages read: 929 pages
Total time read: 8 hrs 45 mins
Total time posting: 1 hour 15 mins
BBQ pulled pork sandwich -- yum!
38Citizenjoyce
Hour 24 The end
I've been reading: The Dress Lodger
Books finished (in the last hour): 0
Pages read: 65
Reading time: 2 hr
Posting time: 15min
Total books read from: 3
Total books completed 1
Total pages read: 361 + 1 & 7/20 of a CD
Total time read: 8hr
Total time posting: 1.5hr
The Menu: nothing
Comments: Thanks for the readathon, Mrs. Smith (and feel free to pass those red velvet cupcakes along to those of us here.) I've been immersed in books I love and will continue to read tonight as the weather cools down and my little piece of the western US is actually livable again.
I've been reading: The Dress Lodger
Books finished (in the last hour): 0
Pages read: 65
Reading time: 2 hr
Posting time: 15min
Total books read from: 3
Total books completed 1
Total pages read: 361 + 1 & 7/20 of a CD
Total time read: 8hr
Total time posting: 1.5hr
The Menu: nothing
Comments: Thanks for the readathon, Mrs. Smith (and feel free to pass those red velvet cupcakes along to those of us here.) I've been immersed in books I love and will continue to read tonight as the weather cools down and my little piece of the western US is actually livable again.
39Mrssmith88
End of the Event Meme
1. How many books did you read from? What were they? 1, Carpe Diem
2. Which book did you enjoy the most? The least? and Why? I have only been reading one.
3. Post a memorable line from one of the books that you read.
"Thisis not how I planned to spend my summer- or the end of my life. If only I hadn't answered the door that rainy night in May."
4. Did you add any books to your wishlist from this read-a-thon? this time I did not add any.
5. Do you have any suggestions to improve the next read-a-thon? Plan head *smiles*
6. How likely are you to participate in another read-a-thon? very likely
1. How many books did you read from? What were they? 1, Carpe Diem
2. Which book did you enjoy the most? The least? and Why? I have only been reading one.
3. Post a memorable line from one of the books that you read.
"Thisis not how I planned to spend my summer- or the end of my life. If only I hadn't answered the door that rainy night in May."
4. Did you add any books to your wishlist from this read-a-thon? this time I did not add any.
5. Do you have any suggestions to improve the next read-a-thon? Plan head *smiles*
6. How likely are you to participate in another read-a-thon? very likely
40elkiedee
Hour 24 The end
I've been reading:
Books finished during the readathon: 0 - 4 of the books I'm reading are over 400 pages, and the 2 at the top of my pile are over 500! - I have really dented them all though
Total books read from: 7
Elle Newmark, The Sandalwood Tree
Michel Faber, The Crimson Petal and the White
Sue Moorcroft, All That Mullarkey
Margaret Mazzantini, Twice Born
Deborah Crombie, Where Memories Lie
Louise Douglas, The Secrets Between Us
Barbara Pym, Excellent Women
Total pages read: 362 pages I think - I'm guessing a bit what I read after 1 am last night and before 1 am tonight
Which book did you enjoy the most? The least? and Why?
I'm enjoying them all. I'm reading more from the top 3 books than from the others.
How likely are you to participate in another read-a-thon? very likely
I've been reading:
Books finished during the readathon: 0 - 4 of the books I'm reading are over 400 pages, and the 2 at the top of my pile are over 500! - I have really dented them all though
Total books read from: 7
Elle Newmark, The Sandalwood Tree
Michel Faber, The Crimson Petal and the White
Sue Moorcroft, All That Mullarkey
Margaret Mazzantini, Twice Born
Deborah Crombie, Where Memories Lie
Louise Douglas, The Secrets Between Us
Barbara Pym, Excellent Women
Total pages read: 362 pages I think - I'm guessing a bit what I read after 1 am last night and before 1 am tonight
Which book did you enjoy the most? The least? and Why?
I'm enjoying them all. I'm reading more from the top 3 books than from the others.
How likely are you to participate in another read-a-thon? very likely
