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Elizabeth's Readathon Updates
Wow, 9th already! I hope I'll stick to the readathon and get to that number in a few years. :D This one is my 4th. :)Good luck!
Hour 1 - 8:00 amCurrently Reading:
-Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (audiobook)
Mini Challenge - Opening Survey
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Western Massachusetts
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
All of them! I wish I had more time.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Sushi, chips with homemade guacamole, cupcakes
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I am a public health grad student and a homeschooing single-mother.
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 have always posted my updates on Goodreads (using my profile page) but this is the first year I will be posting to and participating in the group.
Hour 2 - 9:00 amCurrently Reading:
-Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (audiobook)
-The Grownup by Gillian Flynn
Snacks
-Green tea
-French vanilla muffin
-Cantaloupe
Mini Challenge: Give the Gift of Reading
The Westfield Athenaeum is my local free (and not town operated) library. They are a library but they are so much more than just a place to check out books. In addition to storytime, book groups, summer reading clubs, and other programs you might expect at any library they also show free family movies, sponsor lunch concerts, and hold craft workshops. They have a small local history museum and an art gallery. As a homeschooling family access to the books through the library's collection and their extensive interlibrary loan network is invaluable. I have been taking my son to the Athenaeum at least weekly since he was six months old and could go to his first storytime. We love the Westfield Athenaeum!
Hour 5 - 12:00 pm Just got home from Noah's karate class where I was able to read while I waited.
Currently Reading:
-Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (audiobook)
-Briar Rose by Jane Yolen
Books Finished: 1
-The Grownup by Gillian Flynn (64 pages)
Hour 7 - 2:00 pm Currently Reading:
-Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (audiobook)
-Briar Rose by Jane Yolen
Snacks:
-Sushi
-Green tea
Hour 12 - 7:00 pm Currently Reading:
-Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (audiobook)
Books Finished: 2
-The Grownup by Gillian Flynn (64 pages) - Disturbing
-Briar Rose by Jane Yolen (241 pages) - Beautiful and moving
Snacks
-Chips and homemade guacamole
-Green tea
Hour 11 Mini Challenge: One Night Reads
The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide
The Strange Library by Haruki Murakami
Hour 12 Mini Challenge:Mid Event Survey
1. What are you reading right now?
Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok
2. How many books have you read so far?
I have finished two and started a third.
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
I wish I had time to read all of them.
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
I had to take my son to karate so I took along a book. Now he isn't feeling well. I try not to worry too much about the interruptions and just enjoy the reading I do get done.
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
How quickly the time is going.
Hour 14 - 9:00 pmCurrently Reading:
-Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (audiobook)
-Mouse Guard: The Black Axe by David Peterson
Books Finished: 2
-The Grownup by Gillian Flynn (64 pages) - Disturbing
-Briar Rose by Jane Yolen (241 pages) - Beautiful and moving
Snacks
-Strawberry cucumber salad
-Tea
Elizabeth wrote: "Readathon TBR
[bookcov..."So many good picks! ~Ashley
Hour 18 - 1:00 amCurrently Reading:
-Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (audiobook)
-Make Good Art Speech by Neil Gaiman
Books Finished: 3
-The Grownup by Gillian Flynn (64 pages) - Disturbing
-Briar Rose by Jane Yolen (241 pages) - Beautiful and moving
-Mouse Guard: The Black Axe by David Peterson (192 pages)
Hour 22 - 5:00 amCurrently Reading:
-Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (audiobook)
-Jem and the Holograms, Volume 2: Viral by Kelly Thompson
Books Finished: 4
-The Grownup by Gillian Flynn (64 pages) - Disturbing
-Briar Rose by Jane Yolen (241 pages) - Beautiful and moving
-Mouse Guard: The Black Axe by David Peterson (192 pages)
-Make Good Art Speech by Neil Gaiman (80 pages)
Hour 24 - 7:00 amCurrently Reading:
-Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (audiobook)
Books Finished: 5
-The Grownup by Gillian Flynn (64 pages) - Disturbing
-Briar Rose by Jane Yolen (241 pages) - Beautiful and moving
-Mouse Guard: The Black Axe by David Peterson (192 pages)
-Make Good Art Speech by Neil Gaiman (80 pages)
-Jem and the Holograms, Volume 2: Viral by Kelly Thompson (152 pages)
Hour 24 Mini Challenge: Closing Survey
1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
I always end up needing a nap or two between hours 18 and 22 or so.
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a reader engaged for next year?
A Short quick read.
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next season?
I just wish there was more time to participate in all the great things going on during the readathon.
4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
I loved having the opportunity to interact in the Goodreads group.
5. How many books did you read?
I Finished 5 and started a sixth.
6. What were the names of the books you read?
And started
(audiobook)7. Which book did you enjoy most?
8. Which did you enjoy least?
9. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?
I definitely plan on participating again!
Hour 0 - 7:00 am TBR:
Challenge: 10 Years in 10 Books
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2016:
2017:
Opening Meme
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Massachusetts
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
There are too many to choose!
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Tea. I have a horrible sore throat so its hard to actually eat anything.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself
I'm a grad student in my last semester. I have a 10 year olsd son who usually reads with me for at least part of the day.
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?
It looks like I won't be listening to an audiobook today. My library card has locked me out of Overdrive. Probably because I checked out too many books from the library yesterday. Two books over my limit...oops!
Hour 2 - 9:00 amCurrently Reading:
-The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery
Snacks:
-Oatmeal
-Green Tea
Hour 4 - 11:00 amCurrently reading:
-Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Books finished: 1
The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery
Interruptions:
-Noah's karate promotions
Hour 7 - 2:00Currently Reading:
-When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka
Books Finished: 2
-The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (83 pages)
-Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (63 pages)
Interruptions:
-Taking Noah to a technology lab event
Hi Elizabeth! Congratulations on another readathon. Is Noah reading along again this year?I saw a lot of good books on your TBR -- I loved Nimona and Through the Woods, and remember 84 Charing Cross Rd very fondly. Have fun and good luck reading through the interruptions. I remember when my kids helped with readathon, although I liked it when they interrupted their reading to fetch me snacks :-)
Hour 12 - 7:00 pmCurrently Reading:
-When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka
-Gratitude by Oliver Sacks
Books Finished: 2
-The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (83 pages)
-Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (63 pages)
Snacks:
-Mini cupcake
-Tea
Mid-Event Survey
Mid-Event Survey:
1. What are you reading right now?
2. How many books have you read so far?
Two
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
There are so many that I want to read and I know I won't have enough time for all of them.
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
My son had promotions this morning (he is now a solid orange belt) and a technology lab this afternoon. I brought along a small stack of books to read. I've learned not to stress about the interruptions and just enjoy reading as much as I can.
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
The time always seems to fly so fast.
Hour 16 - 11:00 pmCurrently Reading:
-Gratitude by Oliver Sacks
Books Finished: 3
-The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (83 pages)
-Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (63 pages)
-When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka (144 pages)
Snacks:
-Spaghetti and meatballs
-Hot chocolate
Interruptions
-Astronomy break
Decades of Reading
1980s -
1990s -
2000s -
2010s -
Hour 24 - 7:00 am Total books finished:
-The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (83 pages)
-Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (63 pages)
-When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka (144 pages)
-Gratitude by Oliver Sacks (64 pages)
-Jem and the Holograms, Volume 3: Dark Jem by Kelly Thompson (136 pages)
Total pages read: 490
Total challenges completed: 5
-Opening Meme
-Mid-Event Survey
-Decades of Reading
-Last Day to Read for a Year
-Closing Survey
Last Day to Read for a Year
Since I couldn't read the entire Harry Potter Series in one day I would probably read Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern because the world she creates is so rich and memorable.
Closing Survey
1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
Everything from Hour 17 to Hour 22 is a sleepy blur.
2. Tell us ALLLLL the books you read!
3. Which books would you recommend to other Read-a-thoners?
Any of the above were good short reads.
4. What’s a really rad thing we could do during the next Read-a-thon that would make you smile?
I loved having someone stop by my thread and leave a comment. I would love to see more cheerleading come back.
5. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? Would you be interested in volunteering to help organize and prep?
I'm already looking forward to next time!
Hour 0 - 7:00 amI'm so excited for another readathon! I've started reading a little early to make up for some of the time I will lose later because of parenting obligations.
My TBR:
Opening Meme
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Massachusetts
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
I want to read them all!
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Guacamole and tortilla chips. And maybe some ice cream.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I'm a homeschooling mom. My son will be reading today too.
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 have a lot of interruptions today, so I'm going to try to just enjoy reading when I can without worrying so much about numbers or statistics.
Elizabeth -- Yay, Saga, and yay for reading with your kids! Both of my kids will be joining me today as well. :)
Hi Elizabeth! Sandman is one of my favorites, the stories in The Sandman, Vol. 6: Fables & Reflections are great.
Hour 12 - 7:00 pmCurrently Reading: 1
Books Read: 2
Pages Read: 217
Mid-Event Survey
1. What are you reading right now?
2. How many books have you read so far?
Two
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
I still want to read them all!
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
My son had karate promotions and then a birthday party today so we were out of the house for several hours. I started reading a little early this morning to make up some of the time and also brought a book with me to promotions and read there.
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
The time always seems to go so fast.
Hour 14 - 9:00 pmFinished another book and sent my son to bed with his current read.
Currently Reading: 1
Books Read: 3
Pages Read: 369
Hour 24 - 7:00 amCurrently Reading: 1
p.110/599Books Read: 4
Pages Read: 592
Closing Survey!
1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
I think I fell asleep around 11 am.
2. Tell us ALLLLL the books you read!
See above.
3. Which books would you recommend to other Read-a-thoners?
is a quick, fun read.
is charming. 4. What’s a really rad thing we could do during the next Read-a-thon that would make you smile?
I loved having all the pre-readathon activities on Goodreads.
5. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? Would you be interested in volunteering to help organize and prep?
I'm already thinking about what will be on my TBR for the next readathon.
Noah's Book's Read: 6
I'm signed up for the Reverse Readathon and so excited for it to start. I'll be at a concert at 8 so I'm planning to start reading a little early. TBR:
Currently reading:
p. 232/400
Elizabeth wrote: "I'm signed up for the Reverse Readathon and so excited for it to start. I'll be at a concert at 8 so I'm planning to start reading a little early. TBR:
Currently reading: [bookcover:Circe|3595974..."
I loved The Wrath and the Dawn! I flew through both audiobooks in less than 24 hours. I really enjoyed Shadow & Bone too. I read it so long ago that I need to reread it before I can move onto the rest of the series! Enjoy!
Oh man, I feel so out of date with the reading community. I didn't recognize any of the books on your list. Good luck and I hope you enjoy them :)
Elizabeth wrote: "I'm signed up for the Reverse Readathon and so excited for it to start. I'll be at a concert at 8 so I'm planning to start reading a little early. TBR:
Currently reading: [bookcover:Circe|3595974..."
It is overwhelming trying to pick who to support for the "cheers" challenge so I'm starting with other Liz/Elizabeths - which there aren't too many! (might just be us actually, here on goodreads at least)
Gemina is also on my list! hoping to at least start it before the 'thon is done. Good luck!
Elizabeth wrote: "I'm signed up for the Reverse Readathon and so excited for it to start. I'll be at a concert at 8 so I'm planning to start reading a little early. TBR:
Currently reading: [bookcover:Circe|3595974..."
Great list!! I want to read Circe but I don't think I'll be able to get to it till 2019. I own quite a few on your list and haven't read them yet! I have Paper Girls Vol 1-3 on my list and Saga Vol 1! Good luck!
Opening Survey (playing catch up)1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Western Massachusetts
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
All of them! And as always I know I won't have enough time.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
I actually don't have any planned this time around.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I'm a single mom with a ten year old homeschooler, who will also be reading.
5) This is our VERY first Reverse Readathon! How does it feel in your time zone?
It was so different to have the reading start at 8pm instead of 8am. I was hoping this would make the night hours easier.
Mid-Event Survey
1. What are you reading right now?
2. How many books have you read so far?
I'm still on my first. Too many interruptions!
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
I wish I had time for all of them!
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
I lost most of the first half of the readathon to interruptions. At readathon start time, I was at an event that included a Boston Symphony Orchestra concert (which was fabulous!). I brought along my book and started reading a little early while we waited for the concert to start and during intermission. I was so tired after we got home that I was only able to do a little reading before I fell asleep. But I started reading again early this morning.
5. What surprises you most about the Reverse Readathon so far?
It wasn't any easier to stay awake during the night. Sigh.
Hi Elizabeth, how,s your readathon going? Interested to know what you think of Circe its on my TBR list.
Finished:
Started:
I liked Circe a lot. My son recently studied ancient history so we read a bunch of Greek myths last year and this was an interesting retelling from a different perspective. It was a lighter read than I was expecting (probably from reading so many of the standard versions), but that's not always a bad thing.
Nice to know its an easy read. I would recommend her first novel The Song of Achilles if you haven't read it yet. Your Haiku book is a great choice, I hadn't thought to add any poetry! Next time maybe. :)
Song of Achilles is on my TBR. I've heard its really good. I usually have a book of poetry in my TBR for the readathon. I find that I stop paying attention if I read too much poetry at one time, but it makes for nice mini breaks between books or chapters of other things.
Elizabeth wrote: "5. What surprises you most about the Reverse Readathon so far?It wasn't any easier to stay awake during the night. Sigh..."
Agreed!! I'm in southern NH, howdy neighbor!, and I totally agree, night was not easier. I think the full day of work really got me. If I had been able to sleep in and enjoy the day off or had enough time to maybe take a nap beforehand, I might've been able to stay up past midnight. But I couldn't! lol
Elyse wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "5. What surprises you most about the Reverse Readathon so far?It wasn't any easier to stay awake during the night. Sigh..."
Agreed!! I'm in southern NH, howdy neighbor!, and I t..."
Yup. For me Friday was a normal day with normal responsibilities, plus taking my kid to an event and the hour long drive home at 10:30 pm. I could have used a pre-readathon nap. Maybe next time. :)
Hour 24 - 8:00 pm Final stats
Books Read: 4
p. 232-400
124 p.
58 p.
p. 280/659Books Completed: 3
Pages Read: 630
Closing Survey!
1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
I crashed somewhere around hour six.
2. Tell us ALLLLL the books you read!
See above.
3. Which books would you recommend to other Read-a-thoners?
All four were good light reads.
4. How did you feel about this first-ever Reverse Readathon? Should we do it again?
I loved it! I enjoyed the fact that it was more relaxed, and because there were fewer participants I felt I had more interaction with other readers in the Goodreads group. The time reversal gave the readathon a different feel, which I kind of liked. Also, I thought the cheering challenge was a great idea.
5. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? Would you be interested in volunteering to help organize and prep in October?
I'm definitely planning to participate, and I'm happy that I only have to wait three months for the next one instead of six.
Hour 0 - 7:00 amI am so excited to start reading!
Here's my TBR:
Audiobook:
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Western Massachusetts
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
I'm particularly looking forward to Obsidio, but really I wish I had time for them all.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Tortilla chips and guacamole. Plus, my son is making smoothies for breakfast.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I'm a single mom with a homeschooler, who will probably read at least part of the day.
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'm hoping not to fall asleep so early. I think the bingo challenge looks like a lot of fun!
Elizabeth wrote: "1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?Western Massachusetts..."
Hello western MA, I'm southern NH! :) Howdy neighbor! You've got some great books in your TBR! Good luck!
Hour 8 - 3 pmCurrently reading:
(audiobook)Books completed: 1
116 pagesSnacks: fruit smoothie, green tea, tortilla chips with salsa and guacamole, chicken wings and sweet potato fries
Hour 10 - 5:00 pmCurrently reading:
(audiobook)Books completed: 2
116 pages
208 pages
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This will be my ninth readathon (my first was April 2013 and I can hardly believe I've done so many), but this will be my first time posting my updates in this group. I'm looking forward to enjoying some of the more social aspects of the group. This will also be my nine-year-old son Noah's ninth readathon. I'm so excited to participate tomorrow.