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Daisey's Readathon
Thanks for the welcome! I discovered the readathon and participated pretty much at the last minute April 2015, but I'm hoping to be more involved in the community aspect this time.
Daisey wrote: "Thanks for the welcome! I discovered the readathon and participated pretty much at the last minute April 2015, but I'm hoping to be more involved in the community aspect this time."That's awesome, Daisey. Honestly, the community aspect is one of my favorite aspects. If I wanted to, I could choose to read for 24 hours any other weekend. But the community aspect makes this unique and especially fun!
Opening Meme1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Missouri
2) Which books in your stack are you most looking forward to?
The Bane Chronicles and Every Exquisite Thing
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
apples and fruit dip, chips and southwest dip
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I teach 6th-8th grade English and math at a small rural school in Missouri. Therefore, a lot of what I read is middle grade and young adult.
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 once before in April 2015, when I joined pretty much at the last minute. This time I hope to get a lot of reading done but also participate more in the social aspects.
Mid-Event Survey1. What are you reading right now?
Alternating between The Bane Chronicles, Every Exquisite Thing, and audiobook of Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?
2. How many books have you read so far?
Completed Saga, Volume 4, We Should All Be Feminists, and audiobook of The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers who Inspired Chicago
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
I managed to schedule a complete day at home to myself, so I've really had no interruptions so far. I have taken some time to work on house work and grade papers for school (and need to do more), but I can still listen to audiobooks while doing so.
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
I had planned to be more involved socially this year and participate in more of the mini-challenges, but I haven't really done that much. I check in on Goodreads, Twitter, or Facebook randomly, but I've been trying not to get caught up in any of them for too long at a time. The Bane Chronicles is just over 500 pages and I want to finish it tonight, along with reading a bit more of some other things as well.
End of Event SurveyWhich hour was most daunting for you?
A couple of hours before my 7am finish, about 4-6am.
Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
I alternated between my longer books with some Saga (https://www.goodreads.com/series/1464...) this year and that worked really well for a change of pace.
Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next season?
No, I think it was great and organized incredibly well!
What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
I loved the variety of options for interacting with others throughout the readathon.
How many books did you read?
I finished 7 books, only one of which I was already half way through before the day started.
What were the names of the books you read?
The Bane Chronicles
Every Exquisite Thing
We Should All Be Feminists
Saga, Volume 4
Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House Authorized Graphic Biography
Wit
The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers who Inspired Chicago - audiobook
Which book did you enjoy most?
The Bane Chronicles and The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers who Inspired Chicago
Which did you enjoy least?
Wit - This play was good, but I read it between approximately 4 and 5am Sunday morning after starting and being awake since 7am Saturday. It was a little too much of a sad and serious read for that timing.
How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again?
Definitely!
What role would you be likely to take next time?
Probably the same of mostly reading and just checking in online randomly. I like the social aspect, but I want to be able to focus on my reading and not worry about paying attention to time or being online at any specific times.
So, October is an incredibly busy month for me, and I somehow had the wrong weekend in mind for readathon. Luckily I finally paid attention and realized that it is next weekend when I should have at least some time to participate! Other than this post, I'll probably just be winging it on the day of with whatever I'm in the middle of and a couple of ebooks from NetGalley that I need to get read! Wishing everyone a great final week of preparation and looking forward to checking back in with you the day of! :)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/daiseyreads
Litsy: Daisey
Daisey wrote: "So, October is an incredibly busy month for me, and I somehow had the wrong weekend in mind for readathon. Luckily I finally paid attention and realized that it is next weekend when I should have a..."Glad you found out in time and that you will be able to fit in some reading. I am in the middle of several short stories that I hope to finish during readathon. I am determined to get more accomplished this go around! Good luck to you!
October 2016 Introduction Survey 1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Missouri
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
I'm most looking forward to homemade London Fog Sugar Cookies with a hot cup of tea on this crisp fall day. However, there's also going to be plenty of dippables and fruit as well.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I teach 6th through 8th grade English and math at a small rural Missouri school. So, I'll also be spending a good part of my day reading student essays that need to be commented on this weekend.
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've participated in a few readathons, and I plan to do things pretty much like last time, except that I have to spend more time working on school work and housework this time than I did last time. I'm figuring that school work involves a lot of reading anyway, and when I do housework I'll be listening to an audiobook. The key for me is finding a balance between the time I spend online and the time I actually spend reading.
Go Reader Go!!!! Hope you are enjoying all of your books. Keep reading and have fun :)
Mid-Event Survey1. What are you reading right now?
The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon
2. How many books have you read so far?
I've only finished one, and listened to parts of two audiobooks. Lots of other things, including school work and the internet taking up my time.
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
I'm not sure. My main goal was to read Anna Dressed in Blood, which is the one I've finished.
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
Yes, I've had other work I've had to do, some important phone calls, and a stray dog (that I was luckily able to get back to her home). I'm pretty much winging my participation this time anyway and taking it all in stride, since I wasn't sure I would get to participate at all until just this past week.
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
Nothing really surprising so far, except that I'm always amazed how quickly time flies by when I take a break to check in online via Twitter or Litsy or Goodreads. So I haven't been posting much here this time. I hope to go back and read more of the posts in the next few days.
Well done! I am glad you met your main goal. Sorry about the interruptions. I am having the same problem.
October 2016 End of Event Survey1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
I gave up with about 4 hours to go and woke up again for the end of the last hour.
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
Not particularly, I always just like to have some variety to switch back and forth.
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next season?
No, I think it went well.
4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
Although it can be overwhelming to use more than one form of social media, I really appreciate that people who used different ones can all be actively involved. There are so many options for how to participate now.
5. How many books did you read?
I finished 3 print/ebook, read some of another, and listened to part of 2 audiobooks.
6. What were the names of the books you read?
Anna Dressed in Blood
The Bone Sparrow
Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft
The View from the Cheap Seats: Selected Nonfiction - audiobook
The Story of English in 100 Words - audiobook
7. Which book did you enjoy most?
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
8. Which did you enjoy least?
The Bone Sparrow
9. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again?
Absolutely!
10. What role would you be likely to take next time?
The same, I try to read as much as I can through the day while also checking in online to enjoy the social aspect.
I just realized that I was also able to finish my A to Z Author Challenge with the books I finished during readathon!! https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
April 2017 I hope to participate again this spring, although I'm not sure how much time will be available for reading that weekend. You can find me here on Goodreads, I might post on Twitter, and I will definitely be on Litsy.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/daiseyreads
Litsy: Daisey
TBR Possibilities
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
Solo by Kwame Alexander
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
Manga Classics: Great Expectations by Stacy King
Women In Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win by Rachel Ignotofsky
Poets Translate Poets: A Hudson Review Anthology
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson - audio
Opening Survey 1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Missouri
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
finishing Northanger Abbey
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Chocolate pretzel bark & Cheese and crackers
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I'm a junior high teacher in a rural school in Missouri. I'll be alternating fun reading today with reading student work and listening to audiobooks while doing housework.
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 probably won't do much different today compared to last time. I have several options and I plan to switch back and forth between them rather than sticking with one. I do hope to catch a sprint or two, because I usually miss them.
Mid-Event Survey! 1. What are you reading right now?
Junior high science fair reports! I have been alternating between reading/grading these, reading for fun, and working in my kitchen throughout the afternoon.
2. How many books have you read so far?
Completed 2 - Northanger Abbey and Moo
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
It's a secret! I'm part of a postal book club called Cover to Cover and I hope to read some more of my current book soon.
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
It's not exactly interruptions, but due to an overabundance of school work I'm not getting to read for fun as much as I would like. When I do need to take a break from reading, I want a complete brain break which means I have not been listening to my audiobook like I had planned. Instead, reading breaks consist of upbeat music.
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
No surprises, but I am happy to say that I finally managed to pay attention to time and participate in a reading sprint. My alarm is set to remind me of the hour 16 sprint as well. So, back to school work until that time!
April 2017 Wrap-UpThis time around I was home for the day, but I had school related reading to do instead of being able to focus on my reading for fun. That also meant that when I was not reading text, I felt the need for a true brain break and did not feel like listening to audiobooks either. Even so, I ended up with almost 15 hours of reading time split between books, junior high essays, online social reading on Goodreads/Litsy/Twitter, and an audiobook.
Books completed
Already in progress before Readathon - Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
Moo by Sharon Creech
Manga Classics: Great Expectations by Stacey King
April 2018I plan to participate this weekend, but I may need to do a lot of reading for school (grading science fair reports and such) as well as book reading. You can find me here on Goodreads, I might post on Twitter, and I will definitely be on Litsy.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/daiseyreads
Litsy: @Daisey
TBR Possibilities
Restart by Gordon Korman (if I have not already finished it for Litsy #MGBuddyRead)
From Liberty to Magnolia: In Search of the American Dream by Janice Ellis
Stoner by John Williams
Ms. Marvel, Vol. 2: Generation Why by G. Willow Wilson
A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by Hope Larson Marmee and Louisa: The Untold Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Mother by Eve LaPlante (audio)
October 2018 Along with Goodreads, I will post on Litsy and possibly Twitter during the readathon.
Litsy: @Daisey
Twitter: https://twitter.com/daiseyreads
Books on the possible TBR list for this readathon:
The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle
Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons
The Outlaws of the Marsh by Shi Nai'an
Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn
Saga, Vol. 9 by Brian K. Vaughan
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
The Art of Fermentation: An in-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from Around the World by Sandor Ellix Katz (audio)
Welcome back! Good picks! I read Little Women for the first time this year! And I'm on Vol. 3 of Saga. :)
Elyse wrote: "Welcome back! Good picks! I read Little Women for the first time this year! And I'm on Vol. 3 of Saga. :)"Thank you! Little Women was a childhood favorite, and I feel like it will make for a perfect reread through a combination of Serial Reader and audio during the readathon. Wishing you a wonderful day!
Getting to Know You Survey:1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Missouri, USA
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
I'm most looking forward to finishing The Valley of Fear (the next book in my reading of Sherlock Holmes stories based on publication order) and then starting The History of the Hobbit for our #YearofTolkien readalong on Litsy.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
I mixed up a batch of Dark Chocolate and Earl Grey Cookies last night to bake this evening.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I teach middle school so I'll be switching out my book reading with reading of some student essays.
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 didn't participate much in the last one, so I hope to participate more today both online and reading (although nowhere near a complete 24 hours).
Oh wow History of the Hobbit sounds interesting!
I'm a teacher too but avoiding all school work today - it's the first day of the autumn break in the UK. Enjoy your reading.
Daisey wrote: "3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?I mixed up a batch of Dark Chocolate and Earl Grey Cookies last night to bake this evening..."
Oh my yum!! Those sound so good!!
Maddison wrote: "Oh wow History of the Hobbit sounds interesting!"A group of us on Litsy started a reread of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings over a year ago, and then a few of us just kept going with more of his work since then. We finished the first five books of History of Middle-Earth and the new Fall of Gondolin, then decided to try this one next. It has been an amazing reading experience and I can't wait to delve into this one!
Katrina wrote: "I'm a teacher too but avoiding all school work today - it's the first day of the autumn break in the UK. Enjoy your reading."Thanks! Enjoy your autumn break!
Oh man, your snacks sound amazing! Have fun :)
Daisey wrote: "I didn't participate much in the last one, so I hope to participate more today both online and reading (although nowhere near a complete 24 hours).."Wishing you good luck Daisey & happy readathoning!
Susy wrote: "Daisey wrote: "I didn't participate much in the last one, so I hope to participate more today both online and reading (although nowhere near a complete 24 hours).."Wishing you good luck Daisey & ..."
Sarah wrote: "Oh man, your snacks sound amazing! Have fun :)"
Thank you both! It was a wonderful readathon!
October 2018 Readathon Wrap-UpI finished reading The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle and (Don't) Call Me Crazy edited by Kelly Jensen as well as making some progress on a few other books and audiobooks as well. Overall, I spent just under 12 hours reading and listening for a great day.
August 2019 Reverse Readathon Opening Survey1)What fine part of the world are you reading from today? And what time is it where you are?
I'm reading in Missouri and start time was 7:00pm. However, I'm starting almost and hour late since I was on the phone with a good friend discussing books instead of actually reading.
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
I didn't really prep a TBR for this readathon, but I think it will be getting into All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy for my 1001 books TBR challenge book for August.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
I picked up a bag of kettle corn for late night snacking.
4) Do you have a #reversereadathon plan of attack?
Originally, I hoped to make a serious 24 hour effort, but I ended up with some other weekend plans, so now it's pretty much just to read for a while this evening and when I can tomorrow, while also making some time for sleep.
5) Are you doing the readathon solo or with others?
Solo, except for participation here and on Litsy.
Daisey wrote: "August 2019 Reverse Readathon Opening Survey1)What fine part of the world are you reading from today? And what time is it where you are?
I'm reading in Missouri and start time was 7:00pm. However..."
Hi Daisey! Nice to see a familiar face.
Kelly wrote: "Daisey wrote: "August 2019 Reverse Readathon Opening Survey1)What fine part of the world are you reading from today? And what time is it where you are?
I'm reading in Missouri and start time was ..."
Thanks, Kelly! Hope you enjoy your first Dewey's readathon!
How's your reading going? Have you gotten to All the Pretty Horses yet? I've only read The Road by McCarthy, super depressing. I do own AtPH though.
Elyse wrote: "How's your reading going? Have you gotten to All the Pretty Horses yet? I've only read The Road by McCarthy, super depressing. I do own AtPH though."I read All the Pretty Horsesfor a few hours last night and then went to sleep. I got back up this morning and finished it! It took a while to get used to McCarthy's style, but once I did I enjoyed it. It was rather depressing, but the setting was amazing.
Daisey wrote: "Elyse wrote: "How's your reading going? Have you gotten to All the Pretty Horses yet? I've only read The Road by McCarthy, super depressing. I do own AtPH though."I read [book:All the Pretty Hors..."
Good to know!
At almost 16 hours into the readathon and with just over 12 hours of reading and listening, I've finished my second book. This morning I finished All the Pretty Horses which describes a teenager's journey from Texas into Mexico and back during the mid 1900s. After that book, I could not jump back into the audiobook Stray City that I was listening to yesterday evening. So, instead I went through my available audiobooks and found The Devil's Highway: A True Story. This book about a group of men who attempted to walk across the border from Mexico into the U.S. in 2001 has sounded interesting to me but I've just never felt ready to listen. Today, it seemed a perfect complement to the the one I had just finished. It is a harrowing story of death and survival that provides a fairly balanced look at the situation along the border in the early 2000s. I pretty much listened to it straight through today and just finished. It even references another Cormac McCarthy book, Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West, in the acknowledgments.
You go girl!I have The Devil's Highway: A True Story in my audible library. I will have to read it sooner rather than later.
Great job, Daisey! I have The Devil's Highway on my Audible wishlist.
October 2019 TBRI haven't made time for any of the pre-readathon prep, but I am hoping to participate this weekend. I was originally hoping to devote most of Saturday to reading, but now I have some other plans for the middle of the day. Even so, I should be able to fit in a decent amount of reading time.
I plan to catch up and maybe get even get a bit ahead on my Tolkien readalong of Sauron Defeated.
I'm also working through a list of middle grade and/or YA books:
Small Spaces by Katherine Arden for Litsy #MGBuddyRead
Impostors by Scott Westerfeld
City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab
Of course, I'll also have audiobook time. I plan to finish City of Light, City of Poison: Murder, Magic, and the First Police Chief of Paris by Holly Tucker, and then I'm not sure what I will download next.
I'll post a few updates here, but I will be more likely to post throughout the day on Litsy.
Sounds good! Enjoy the time you have!
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Vicki Willis wrote: "Sounds good! Enjoy the time you have!"Thank you! Although I haven't made time to check in here until halfway through, it has been a good day so far!
Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon
Books mentioned in this topic
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Legend of the Ghost Buck (other topics)
Voices from Chernobyl: The Oral History of a Nuclear Disaster (other topics)
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TBR Possibilities
➜ Continue Saga series
➜ We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Book Riot Read Harder Challenge - feminism)
➜ Feed by M.T. Anderson (YA Genre Challenge - cyberpunk)
➜ In Search of the Perfect Loaf: A Home Baker's Odyssey by Samuel Fromartz (Book Riot Read Harder Challenge - food memoir)
➜ Wit by Margaret Edson (Book Riot Read Harder Challenge - play)
➜ The Girl I Used to Be by April Henry (NetGalley ARC)
➜ Every Exquisite Thing by Matthew Quick (NetGalley ARC)
➜ The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare
➜ Audiobook - The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers who Inspired Chicago by Douglas Perry
➜ Audiobook - Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling
TBR Photo in Facebook group