24B4Monday Readathon discussion

I'm going to work on No Way and War and Peace, and possibly read a volume or two of Akame Ga Kill. Maybe 6 hours, depending on how things go.

From my Unread Shelf I pulled a book written by a local author, Sahmara. My goal is to read as much as possible on Sunday, ten or twelve hours.

I have three day weekend, and hopefully get to leave a bit early from work tomorrow, so that will all help. =)

Like others, I have some team challenges and other challenges I'm focusing on since the month is coming to an end.

Okay, this will all look over-ambition (below), but I over-planned books to read this month and for challenges, so it will seem a bit hectic.

Between now and Sunday, I would like to finish:

🔷The Chronicle of Heloise & Grimple (70% done) - finished Friday night
🔷Kindred (25% done)
🔷It's Kind of a Funny Story (Bit over half done) - finished Saturday
🔷Exorcist Falls - At the very beginning, finished the sequel this week, is a shorter book - finished Saturday

I would like to start and work on (hopefully finish some!) the below books (likely will not start all of them, but these are the priority for the weekend:)

🔷The Husband's Secret - Want to start this one, it is a BOM for a team challenge, doubt I will finish this weekend
🔷The Window at the White Cat - Would like to read and finish, shorter
🔷Murder House - Would like to start and finish, these are usually quick reads finished Friday night
🔷Unearthly - this one is a bit over 400 pages, so will probably just start this one
🔷Urban Shaman - Works for three challenges, over 400 pages, will try to start
🔷Death's Mistress - Works for three challenges, also longer, quick read genre, would like to start
🔷His Cocky Cellist - Usually a quick read
🔷Getting Wilde- New in Urban Fantasy, not sure when to finish
🔷Obsession - Start this one, doubt I'll finish it until during the week


I don't have a specific time goal, will try to read as much as possible the next few days in between getting other stuff done. We shall see!

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Like others, I have some team challenges and other challenges I'm focusing on since t..."

Excellent plan, Erin! ;-)

I don't have a specific time goal either. Between actual reading and listening to audiobooks while doing chores/yardwork, etc., I'd love to accrue 24 hours over the 3 days. I'll have to see how it goes, but that's the plan.

Jenny wrote: "I'm going to work on No Way and War and Peace, and possibly read a volume or two of Akame Ga Kill. Maybe 6 hours, depending on how things go."

Good goals! How far are you into War and Peace? I’m currently working on Moby Dick and I’d say I’m 75% through that.

Holly wrote: "From my Unread Shelf I pulled a book written by a local author, Sahmara. My goal is to read as much as possible on Sunday, ten or twelve hours."

That’s sounds like an interesting book. You’ll have to keep us posted on how it’s going.

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "I have three day weekend, and hopefully get to leave a bit early from work tomorrow, so that will all help. =)

Like others, I have some team challenges and other challenges I'm focusing on since t..."

I always seem to over plan my reading goals as well. Those are some lofty goals, but you are going to do great! Good luck!

Kristina Simon wrote: "Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Like others, I have some team challenges and other challenges I'm focusing on since t..."

Excellent plan, Erin! ;-)

I don't have a specific time goal either. Be..."

Glad to have you aboard!

Currently these are my goals, but they could change depending on what reading I get in today:

100 One-Night Reads: A Book Lover's Guide (library ebook need to finish)
Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany (library ebook need to finish)
Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader (library ebook)
The Catcher in the Rye (banned book forever on my TBR)
Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age (library book)

I would like to get in 24 hours total (but I always forget to time myself).

Oh I love books about reading a nd books, sounds like you have some good ones on there.
I actually LOVED Catcher in the Rye once I got into it. Long paragraphs but I loved the MC

Thanks Erin! Good to know. Now I just need to track down my book.

jb wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I'm going to work on No Way and War and Peace, and possibly read a volume or two of Akame Ga Kill. Maybe 6 hours, depending on how things go."

Good goals! How far are you into War an..."

I'm just about halfway, have been reading it since last year. I have a goal of about 60 pages a month, so this should help me with that for sure!

I posted my tbr in the other thread. My husband has to work all 3 days of the readathon and he works 12 hour days so I'm hoping to reach the 24 hours, it'll be my first time reaching it if I do.

These are the books I will be reading this weekend for the readathon:

1992 - Copper Beech by Maeve Binchy - 407 pgs.
☊1920 - The Bat by Mary Roberts Rhinehart - 286 pgs.
☊2012 - The Last Girl by Jane Casey - 480 pgs.
1991 - When Justice Fails by Carl Karp & Cecil Rosner - 320 pgs.

Trying to finish my book club pick first - The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
Then a for fun read - Sit...Stay...Beg
My audiobook will be - Daisy & the Six which I just got from the library
If I finish those I have these on my tbr next:
Bring Me Back, In the Night Garden and Bibliophile

Good luck everyone! And remember have FUN!

Finished No Way just now- about 3 hours for this readathon in it. A really good book, if you like science fiction. Mars is terrifying!

Jenny wrote: "Finished No Way just now- about 3 hours for this readathon in it. A really good book, if you like science fiction. Mars is terrifying!"

Hm, that sounds pretty good. Have you read the first book? Haven't heard of this series. I'm not the biggest Sci-fi fan but I am when it's creepy or when it's certain books like The Martian Chronicles

Who hook***!! Readaton day is finally here! 😎

Starting at 9am EDT (I'm NOT a morning person, obviously 😂).

ETA: ***that would be whoo hoo, autocorrect *sheesh*

Good job Jenny!

I’m not a morning person either Kristina. I need time to adjust to being ripped out of my nice comfy bed. 😂

Erin, I did not read the first one, as I did not realize when I picked up No Way it was book 2 haha

Busy this weekend with a long drive and a christening but still aspiring to get to 24 hours, but not sure if I’ll get there.

I know I won't hit 24hrs this weekend, but I want to try aiming for AT LEAST 12! It's 7:23PM and I'm just now getting started. Whoops!

I'm hoping to work on my current reads as well as a ton of library loans (graphic novels, mostly). My biggest priorities are finishing these current reads:
- Sorcery of Thorns
- The Right Swipe
- The Bride Test
- Junk Shop Blues
- Seven Slightly Sadistic Stories
- House of Skin
- Birthday
- Orpheus Girl

and these graphic novels/manga:
- American Gods, Volume 1: Shadows
- Monstress, Vol. 2: The Blood
- The Best We Could Do
- Giant Days Vol. 8
- Clean Room, Vol. 1: Immaculate Conception

Go Andrew Go! You can do it - or not - so long as you’re having fun. LOL

TBR


Goal
300 Pages
24 Hours

Oh no! I've not been timing my reading. I'll have to try and work out my times so far!

Day 1 - 10 hrs. 8 mins - Finished the audio of The Bat by Mary Roberts Rinehart (286 pgs.) and started the audio of The Last Girl by Jane Casey (90 pgs.).

Destiny, Monstress is SOOOOO GOOD!!!!!

I read for hours last night and finished up two books, started and finished a third shorter one, and made progress on a fourth. Felt accomplished by the time I went to sleep =)

Jenny wrote: "Destiny, Monstress is SOOOOO GOOD!!!!!"

I looooved volume 1, can't wait to continue!

I got it through Hoopla and when I saw it at the store, snatched that beauty right up :) Who's your favarote character Destiny?