ReadATheme ReadAThon discussion

Hey guys. Sooo November's theme is : refugees' stories. We will talk about immigration for the entire weekend. :)

Interesting choice, any recommendations? I don't think I currently own any books about refugees, nor can I really think of any ?

What is the date for november's read-a-thon?

The readathon is from the 4th of november at 6pm (follow your time zone) till the 6th at 11;59. It's always the first weekend of the month

Americanah and The Kite Runner are two great books about refugee stories.

You can check those links for more recommendations

https://www.buzzfeed.com/chikao/17-bo...

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

I read orange houses recently and it touches base on refugees... It's a fiction book and super short perfect for a quick read :) if anyone's looking for recommendations its also a good diverse read as well

I've already read The Kite Runner and it was so heartbreaking. A great read though.

Hmm, I may check out the companion pieces to that for this readathon.

I'll be reading Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, and I might find something else too. Super excited for this one!

Jeanne (Such a Bookaholic) wrote: "Hey guys. Sooo November's theme is : refugees' stories. We will talk about immigration for the entire weekend. :)"
ah this is sooo good. i have a few books ive started (mainly ww2 ones) i wanna get to so its an amazing opportunity.

Bernadett wrote: "Jeanne (Such a Bookaholic) wrote: "Hey guys. Sooo November's theme is : refugees' stories. We will talk about immigration for the entire weekend. :)"
ah this is sooo good. i have a few books ive st..."

great! :)

David wrote: "I'll be reading Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, and I might find something else too. Super excited for this one!"

I actually never heard of this one!

Izzy wrote: "I read orange houses recently and it touches base on refugees... It's a fiction book and super short perfect for a quick read :) if anyone's looking for recommendations its also a good diverse read..."

thank you for suggesting it :)

Jeanne (Such a Bookaholic) wrote: "David wrote: "I'll be reading Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, and I might find something else too. Super excited for this one!"

I actually never heard of this one!"

It's one of my favorite middle grade novels! I read it once almist every year.

hey everyone - do we know the December theme yet?

Anyone there?

I was told there isn't going to be a December round Anne

:(

that sucks :( kinda wish they announced it here at least - I was looking forward to this month since I actually have the time to participate without any other things needing my attention :( oh well. guess Ill be reading by myself ;)

oh thats sad I finally have the time for a read-a-thon this month. anyone know of another group doing one this month?

The group I am co-host for, Shadow Reading Lounge, has monthly readathons. They are not themed, but I love the idea, so maybe we'll absorb that as a suggested option for folks who want to try it. I'm thinking of trying a place theme, either France, or Africa, for this weekend's 24in48 readathon, to see how that goes.

ive read love in torn land by jean sasson for this months theme heres my review of it
https://itsamunthing.wordpress.com/20...