The sole positive thing about not going on a honeymoon is that I still get to participate in the Read-a-thon! We have a variety of reasons for not going on one right now, but I’m very glad that the schedule coincides so we have something fun to do. We have a few errands to run on Saturday but since it all starts at 1 pm over here, I’m hopeful that we’ll be back in time for the beginning.
As expected, I have far more books in my pile than I could ever hope to read! Last time I read six. This time I have an ambitious 14 in my pile, so I have lots of choice:
I have a variety of easy reads here. Plenty of YA, romance, and urban fantasy, my genres of choice for fast reading, with an adult fantasy and my first David Sedaris in case I need a change of pace. I meant to read more from the library, but due to a lack of time have decided to mostly stick with what I already have. I’m a bit amused that the only historical titles in the pile are the romances; clearly I require more concentration for regular historical fiction!
In general, our plan is to actually stay up for 24 hours. Since I only read for 12 hours in total last time, I’m hoping to get through more than six books. Keith will not be reading, he wants to take this opportunity to have a game-a-thon of his very own, but we’ll be mostly in it together. I’m hoping to put him in charge of food, but I suspect we will be microwaving. We have two computers, so I’ll still be updating, probably every 2 hours, and I’ll try to visit a few blogs along my way although I’m not signing up to be a cheerleader this time. Maybe next time.
I can’t wait for the fun to begin! Are you participating?
Very organised! I have too many books, too. Nothing like high hopes. Good luck!
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I wish I was participating this year. Sadly, work and kids’ stuff is keeping me out. Although I may be joining up for Bethany’s read-a-thon in December!!
Great choice of books!!
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Great list of books — I have no idea how much I’ll read. I did sign up for cheering too, but I plan to cheer only when I need a reading break. Yay for Keith for staying up too.
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What a nice way for each of you to do your own thing – together!
Since I am not nearly as young as you…..I will not be able to stay up 24 hours straight. I am hoping to read about 6-8 hours on Saturday and then another 6-8 hours on Sunday. We’ll see how that goes.
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To be honest I will struggle too! I have only ever stayed up all night once in my life. I’m exceptionally bad at not sleeping – if I get too tired it just happens – so this will be an interesting experiment.
I love that you and Keith are in it together even though your content of choice is different! Honeymoon schmoneymoon! I’d say *that* is the best part.
Looks like you’ve got some great books to pick from in there. I’ve still got to pick and choose but I have no doubt I’ll be lucky to read one or two books since I’m such a slow reader.
Good luck!
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That’s a great pile of books. Good luck!
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Oh! Start with THE LIGHTNING THIEF; you will BLAZE through it and then you’ll feel awesome because you got a book done quickly.
Unless you end up hating it, of course. Or maybe you want to read the Charlaine Harris book first. *cough*
But THE LIGHTNING THIEF goes very quickly and it’s fun, so, er. I recommend that one first? And good luck, of course!
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You’ve got a great stack of books and I suspect you two will have a great time!
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Ah Well! So many books
I will be happy if i read even one 
Have fun
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I’m so excited for the read-a-thon! Since it is my first one, I have no idea what to expect so I don’t know how many books I will be able to read or how long I’ll be able to participate without falling asleep. It will be fun to find out.
That is such a fun idea that your husband is having a game-a-thon. My boyfriend would probably spend all day playing video games since I’ll be indisposed but we have his daughter this weekend, so that won’t be happening!
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Library Loot =-.
I really love that you’re both doing an ‘athon’. When Daniel gets a little older I’ll REALLY ship him off to family for Readathon weekends and let my husband gameathon too.
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That is quite a stack! I haven’t read any of them though. That’s fun that you & Keith are both staying up, though for different reasons.
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Oh, it’s fun to read while your fella games! I like the interaction of me commenting on the videogame and also reading select passages out loud to him.
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Your stack is huge! The only book I’ve read is The Lightning Thief and it’s a really fast and engaging read. Good luck during the read-a-thon!
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Sounds like so much fun! You have a very understanding husband!
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I am reading and cheering again, but I probably going to do all of my cheering in big blocks of time and then concentrate on reading. I think I will just read next time, but we will see how this goes.
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That is an ambitious stack of books! I’m getting so excited for this, my first read-a-thon. (I just had a flash to that quote from The Godfather “on this, the day of my daughter’s wedding.”)
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WOW…you will never run out of books for the read-a-thon. Have fun.
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Oooh, the new Juliet Marillier! Enjoy! And how cool that Keith will have a game-a-thon!
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That’s a great pile! I really liked THE THIEF series so far and the new Patricia Briggs.
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I actually DO have a free weekend where I thought I didn’t so I may be on the bandwagon. This is a great list. I have to put mine together…
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I also only read for 12 hours last time. Seems like it’ll pan out the same this time, with the three kids and me alone, as hubby is again working. Like last time.
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Looks like you have a nice pile of books, Meghan!
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Oh, I bet the Lightning Thief trilogy is a good choice. If my library had had it (or if I’d seen it there), I’d have that in my stack, too. Not that I don’t already have plenty of books.
.-= Jena´s last blog ..Revised Read-a-Thon List =-.
Great stack! I’ve kind of been shaking my head at some people’s stacks that contain heavy literary reads! I’m with you–lots of YA and general fluffiness.
How fun that you and your hubby will be in it together, even if he’s not actually reading. Have fun!!
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Well, to me that sounds like a fun honeymoon.
I so wish I wasn’t working on Saturday and Sunday! Oh well, maybe I’ll take a jump-start on reading while we’re driving back from the art museum on Friday. I am really psyched about reading until my eyes bleed.
I tend to read until I pass out from tiredness. The trick is to take a short nap when your eyes start crossing. 
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I am not participating. For some reason, I find readathons a bit stressful.
I am glad that Rick Riordan is on your reading list though. I read the first book in the series “The Lightning Thief” and I loved it. Didn’t really follow through on the others though, and I am hoping that your review will help me decide whether I should go further or not…
If you are interested, my review of The Lightning Thief is here:
http://nishitak.wordpress.com/2009/04/27/the-lightning-thief-percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-series-book-review/
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I’m participating for the first time and hoping to read the whole 24 hours too. I have no shortage of books, but will probably make one more library trip. I envision lots of microwaving too
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Good luck during the Read-a-Thon! I’ll be reading right along with everyone else, and my stepdaughter has decided to step into the fray as well. Have fun! I’m sure I’ll see you as I’m making my cheerleading rounds.
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It’s all about having choices! I know my daughter and I will be lucky to finish one book, based on our experiences last time, but it’s good to plan ahead, as you never know what you’ll be in the mood to read. We won’t be doing the whole 24 hours, but I’m rooting for you to make it. Have fun!
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Best of luck!! I will try to stop by a couple of times during the day to cheer you on
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