Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon discussion

"Books are sort of like the TARDIS.
Their content exceeds their mass.
And they take us to worlds and times we’ve never dreamed of seeing."

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I love that! Really awesome way of looking at it.

Oh I will be coming to visit you on your Tardis. That is what I say about my Kindles. They are bigger on the inside with all the books they hold. In fact, I am reading a Doctor Who book tomorrow.

1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?

Gothenburg , Sweden

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?

The Sandman Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 by Neil Gaiman

3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?

Beer & popcorn

4) Tell us a little something about yourself!

Kindergarten teacher from Sweden, 38 years old, recently married, loves books, beer and running.

5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?

Last time in April I had obligations and couldn't focus properly. And this time I'm also reading for charity.
http://charitystorm.org/fundraisers/r...

I love that you are reading for charity! That is so amazing. I have done that in the past. I should do it again.

My mom was a kindergarten teacher. So I definitely have a soft spot for kindergarten teachers! And congrats on your recent marriage!

Kathryn CA wrote: "I love that you are reading for charity! That is so amazing. I have done that in the past. I should do it again.

My mom was a kindergarten teacher. So I definitely have a soft spot for kindergarte..."

Thanks! :D

That is amazing that you are reading for charity :) I am also a kindergarten teacher but in the UK.

Just finished my first book. My charity have collected 50 dollar of the goal for 242 dollar (Swedish 400/2000kr)

1. What are you reading right now?

The Golden Compass by Phil Pullman The Golden Compass

2. How many books have you read so far?

1,5 :D

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

The Sandman by Neil Gaiman

4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?

A few from my husband mostely trying to steal my snacks. I let him have a few and then he goes away:)

5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?

That I'm all ready tired.

I managed to gather 800 swedish krona/97 dollar during this readathon by donating money for every page I've read. :)

So I'm doing yet another Readathon. Last year during the April's readathon I was working at at a Beer Festival and this year it's the same. They always collied.

But I will try to read as mush as I can during breaks and so:) And in October I'll be back for a full 24h:D

1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Gothenburg, Sweden
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
I don't have a stack this time. Put I think that I will read something from Elisabeth George, as I do love a good crimi:D
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Beer
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
39 years old, kindergarten teacher, techno dj, homebrewer and beer lover
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
I participated in the last one in October. That time I was reading for charity.I'll not be able to do that this time as I am working at a beer festival for 12hours. But will be reading during breaks and so.

Activating thread for readathon in October, 2016

Hey! Hello! I'm back for more :D
Doing my 5th Readathon but let's say it is my 3rd. (as I always work during the readathon in April and can't dedicate so much reading time)

Been looking foward to this all year :D

Rebecka wrote: "Activating thread for readathon in October, 2016

Hey! Hello! I'm back for more :D
Doing my 5th Readathon but let's say it is my 3rd. (as I always work during the readathon in April and can't dedi..."

I say that any time you read during readathon, you participate in it, no matter the amount.

Glad to have you back!

Hope you have a great RAT!

1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Gothenburg, Sweden
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Don't have a stack this year but will try to finish up two books I've started on. And will also read the book I won during last years Readathon.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
My gummy bears
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
Kindergarten teacher, 39 years old. Married. Hobbies are reading, brewing beer and play Ingress.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
I'll be more focused. And I did more preparations.

Go Reader Go!!!! Hope you are enjoying all of your books.

Keep reading and have fun :)

1. What are you reading right now?

2. How many books have you read so far?
I have finished two books I've started earlier and I'm now almoat finished with the book I'm reading now.
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
As I don't have a stack I will have go to my book shelf and get a feel of what to read next.
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
I had some interruptions from my husband and his friend and I also had to attend a birthday party for some hours.
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far? That I am tired all ready:)

You're doing great! Keep it up!

Rebecka wrote: ""Books are sort of like the TARDIS.
Their content exceeds their mass.
And they take us to worlds and times we’ve never dreamed of seeing."


I'm planning to travel to many places and times during t..."


That is one amazing quote! *Stores in brain for later use* ~Ashley

Colona Public Library wrote: "Rebecka wrote: ""Books are sort of like the TARDIS.
Their content exceeds their mass.
And they take us to worlds and times we’ve never dreamed of seeing."


I'm planning to travel to many places an..."

Yes it is! :)

Yay! 6th readathon coming up and so looking foward to it.

Yay, another Doctor Who fan! Good luck to you!

1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Gothenburg, Sweden
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Don't have a stack. I just read what I feel like from my shelf.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
My home baked cinnamon buns
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! I am 40 years, married and works as a kindergarten teacher. I love craft beer and also do some homebrewing. I also play Ingress for team Enlightened.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
I won't do anything different this time. Looking foward to a full day of reading and all my snacks.

It's hour 10 and it is Saturday night. I can hear my neighbours is having a party :)

Mid-Event Survey!
1. What are you reading right now?
Doctor Who: Time Lord Fairy Tales
2. How many books have you read so far?
Just one, many pages though
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
As I don´t have a stack, I am mostly looking foward to stand by my shelf and deside :D
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
A couple of phone calls but I try to keep them short.
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
That my husband gave me 100% privacy tonight and went out with his friends. He realise the power of readathon ;)

How is the Doc. Who book treating you? That one looks super interesting! ~Ashley

Colona Public Library wrote: "How is the Doc. Who book treating you? That one looks super interesting! ~Ashley"

It's good. Some twist of classic fairy tales and also some new ones in real doctor who style. The weeping angels story creeped me out :)

Gonna take a sleep break now. Will be back later on.

(Took a five hour nap)

Back for my 7th readathon and this year I will also help by being a co-moderator :)

Hi! I have followed you on Litsy, so now you have your first follower. :D Let me know if you want tips on who to follow to get in the swing of things. (And of course you can just go to the readathon hashtag and follow a bunch of people.)

Thanks! I have followed you back:) Nice to have someone I can ask about Litsy.

Leni wrote: "Hi! I have followed you on Litsy, so now you have your first follower. :D Let me know if you want tips on who to follow to get in the swing of things. (And of course you can just go to the readatho..."

1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Gothenburg, Sweden
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
The Trouble With Tribbles
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Chocolate ice cream with brownie bits
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I am 40 years, married and works as a kindergarten teacher. I love craft beer and also do some homebrewing. I also play Ingress for team Enlightened.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
Well this year I donated a prize and also signed up to be a co-moderator. It is a big anniversary and Dewey's readathon has given me so much during these years :D

Mid-Event Survey:
1. What are you reading right now?
A Promise of Fire
2. How many books have you read so far?
1
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
I had to got to a birthday party. Got home from it after a couple of hours. Missed some reading :(
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far? That I'm still awake;P

There was a graphic novel of How to Talk to Girls at Parties which I actually enjoyed. It had some nice coloring work.

Happy Reading! ~Ashley

Activating this thread. 8th time of readathon. Yay!
Do to a busy schedule and a lot of travelling, I will try to read and join in when I can. My books will be with me and all my snacks :D

Wishing you safe travels and a happy reading day! :)

Activating this thread. Yay! Was so sad that I in the beginning couldn't join in during this readathon but things changed. My weekend that was double booked is now free and open for another great readathon. :)

1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Gothenburg, Sweden

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Saga, Vol. 1

3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Chocolate cake

4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I am 41 years, married and works as a kindergarten teacher. I love craft beer and also do some homebrewing.

5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
I could not participate last time so I am just happy to be apart of the readathon again.

#readathon October 2018

Currently reading:
Den underjordiska järnvägen


Finished:


Sprint #1: ? Audiobook
Sprint #2: 194 pages
Sprint #3: 28 pages
Sprint #4:74 pages
Sprint #5 0 pages (sleeping)
Sprint #6

Total Pages so far:
1365

Uh oh I don't have a comic/graphic novel on my list!!

Maddison wrote: "Uh oh I don't have a comic/graphic novel on my list!!"

It really helps during the hours when you're tired:)

I've never really enjoyed graphic novels. But I did pull out

Taking part of hour 9 for some social updating and cheering on people :D

Mid-Event Survey:
1. What are you reading right now? Louise Penny -Glass Houses

2. How many books have you read so far? 2

3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?Grady Hendrix- My Best Friend's Exorcism

4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those? Some by my husband. It was all good. He made it up to me by staying up very late so that I wouldn't have to be alone in the middle of the night.

5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far? Not getting enough reading done because of all the social media stuff every hour. Like the bingo and Instagram thingy.

Closing Survey!
1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
Hour 19

2. Tell us ALLLLL the books you read!


3. Which books would you recommend to other Read-a-thoners?


4. What’s a really rad thing we could do during the next Read-a-thon that would make you happy?
Uhm...don't know. I liked it a couple of readathons ago when we had one book we all read together.

5. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? Would you be interested in volunteering to help organize and prep?
Yes! And yes!

Activating this thread for October 2019

Welcome back! What are you hoping/planning to read?

Elyse wrote: "Welcome back! What are you hoping/planning to read?"

Thank you! I borrowed some graphic novels at the library that I am hoping to read. Among the Neil Gaiman - Sandman and also some Buffy the vampire slayer :)

Rebecka wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Welcome back! What are you hoping/planning to read?"

Thank you! I borrowed some graphic novels at the library that I am hoping to read. Among the Neil Gaiman - Sandman and also some ..."

Ooooh I have Sandman Vol 1 and 2, I should add those to my endless list...lol. Can't stop! Then I could get at least Vol 3 when I go out for Halloween Comic Fest.