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 I finished How I Live Now, so I thought now was a good time to do the intro meme and see what everyone else is up to! First, here’s how I’ve done so far:
| Number of Books |
1 |
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Books Read |
| Pages Read |
167 |
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How I Live Now |
| Time Spent Reading |
1:28 |
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| Time Spent Blogging |
######### |
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And the meme:
Where are you reading from today?
I am reading from my new flat in Beverley, East Yorkshire.
3 facts about me …
This is the one I’m bad at:
1. I like cats.
2. My favorite color is yellow (I may have used this one before …)
3. I like cheese and I like hamburgers but I don’t like cheeseburgers.
How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours?
At the moment, there are fifteen left. No, I will not read all of them. I just like choices!
Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on blogs)?
I’d like to read six books again. I’d aim for seven but I think Germinal will slow me down too much. Reading more than 12 hours would be nice too.
If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, Any advice for people doing this for the first time?
Keep snacks around, choose short books, move around so you don’t feel bored and stifled in one spot! I have different rooms to read in this time and I’m very excited about it.
How is everyone else doing, if you’ve had a chance to check posts?? Amazingly, my husband is also reading (I gave him The Sparrow, so I shouldn’t be too shocked) so it’s nice and quiet around here. I’ll be back in a few hours, next up is my 50 pages of Germinal and then probably On the Edge by Ilona Andrews.
I’m ready for Dewey’s Read-a-Thon on the book front! There are just four hours to go. Here’s what I have waiting:
 I’m going to start off with finishing How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff. I also want to use this exclusive reading time to make real headway into Germinal by Emile Zola, which I’m reading and enjoying for the Classics Circuit but finding it hard to take after work and things. If I read fifty pages of it in between books, I hope to get to around the middle or something. I wouldn’t try and read it in one go unless it really picks up!
Also, On the Edge is on top for a reason. I’ve been saving it – I know urban fantasy is great for the Read-a-Thon, so that one will be probably be second. After that, who knows?? I think I have a good mix though, of YA, fantasy, memoirs, and romance. Nothing too serious or strenuous except for Germinal!
I think I’ll be posting every three hours or so. I am probably not going to try and make it all night but we’ll see how I do.
Oh, and I’m sadly lacking on the snack front, but we do have leftover lasagna and some cookies, so I probably won’t starve! I’m just going to envy all of you with delicious food throughout the day.
Good luck everyone!
(If you’re not reading, I hope you have a lovely Saturday anyway!)
Here’s how I did – I’m assuming that I’m going to spend the next few minutes on this blog post, so it’s updated from 1 pm yesterday to 12 pm today:
| Number of Books |
6 |
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Books Read |
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| Pages Read |
1870 |
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Hunting Ground |
The Queen of Attolia |
| Time Spent Reading |
14:03 |
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The Lightning Thief |
Me Talk Pretty One Day |
| Time Spent Blogging |
3:19 |
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Dead as a Doornail |
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The Thief |
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Keith got up shortly after my last post and played a couple of levels in the second Tomb Raider, but then he realized he couldn’t finish another in the time remaining and stopped.
And the end of event survey!
1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
The one in which I fell asleep! I think it was somewhere between 12 and 14. I finally went to bed around the second 2 am (we put the clocks back), which I think would be hour 14, but I had really been zoning and sleeping on the couch for a while. I got up a little after 7 and have been fine since.
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
I think all the books I read were surprisingly great choices. I didn’t have trouble focusing on any of them and there were no duds at all.
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
Nope! I think the whole thing is great.
4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
I really liked how many people were involved in the Read-a-Thon and I think the organization has been fantastic. I also liked the way the cheerleading was split – I felt I was getting a lot of comments and not only from people who’d visited my blog before.
5. How many books did you read?
Six!
6. What were the names of the books you read?
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris, The Thief and The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner, Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, and Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs.
7. Which book did you enjoy most?
It’s hard to say – I enjoyed them all in their own way. I think the two by Megan Whalen Turner would have to win.
8. Which did you enjoy least?
The Lightning Thief. It’s definitely written for a younger audience and usually I don’t notice that in YA, but I did here. It was still funny and I plan on reading the rest of the series, though. More details when I write a review, sometime. LOL.
9. If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?
Wasn’t one!
10. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?
I’m extremely likely to participate as long as I can keep the weekend open. I’m thinking next time I’d like a greater variety of roles. I would like to spend more time visiting other blogs and cheering the participants on even if not as an official cheerleader, although I might give that a try if I can commit to only a few hours like I think we could this time.
And now I am showering (at noon, hah!) and going out. For some crazy reason, Keith thinks we should go out and do things after sitting/lying for 24 hours. What an idea! I’ll probably be reading more later – I’m a glutton for punishment and have to finish The Queen’s Mistake by Diane Haeger, which I put off in favor of lighter books – and trying to write all of the reviews I suddenly have to do. Thank you for commenting here, congrats to everyone on all the reading and cheering, and I look forward to the next Read-a-Thon in the spring!
Yay! I managed to finish The Queen of Attolia! And I can totally see what everyone loves about it. Somehow, even though some of its events defy logic, it has that simple touch that makes it just perfect and I can’t wait to read the next one. Saying that, I don’t know if it’s next. I actually don’t know what I’m going to read next – I still have 11 books to choose from. Since I slept for 7 hours or so, I have a feeling I’m going to carry on after the official Read-a-Thon is over. Keith is still sleeping, so it’s all peaceful and early, and I can get a lot read.
Here’s how it’s gone so far:
| Number of Books |
5 |
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Books Read |
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| Pages Read |
1598 |
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Hunting Ground |
The Queen of Attolia |
| Time Spent Reading |
11:47 |
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The Lightning Thief |
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| Time Spent Blogging |
2:43 |
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Dead as a Doornail |
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The Thief |
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My mini-challenge participation and checking up on other bloggers has been terrible this time around, I have to say. I think next time I will shoot for less books read and sign up to be a cheerleader for a while for a change of pace.
Big surprise, I crashed shortly after my last post! Keith even managed to finish his game while I was turning into a zombie. I’m awake now, though. I’m annoyed I’m not going to meet any of my goals, but it’s 7:30 and there are still 4 1/2 hours left, so let’s see what I can read.
Here’s how far I got:
| Number of Books |
5 |
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Books Read |
| Pages Read |
1362 |
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Hunting Ground |
| Time Spent Reading |
10:23 |
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The Lightning Thief |
| Time Spent Blogging |
2:39 |
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Dead as a Doornail |
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The Thief |
I hope everyone else managed to stay up later than I did!
Progress:
| Number of Books |
4 |
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Books Read |
| Pages Read |
1236 |
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Hunting Ground |
| Time Spent Reading |
8:59 |
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The Lightning Thief |
| Time Spent Blogging |
1:53 |
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Dead as a Doornail |
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The Thief |
I just sped through The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner in less than two hours. If that’s the worst book in the series, as I’ve heard, than I am incredibly excited for the next two, which are conveniently right here beside me. It’s after midnight now but I’m going to start The Queen of Attolia anyway. It’s a little longer, but we’ll see how it goes. That one is possibly my favorite so far, it’s between that and Dead as a Doornail.
I haven’t been participating in too many mini-challenges this time around, but now that I’m making solid progress on my little pile I hope to do so in the next few hours if I can stay awake. I’m beginning to feel a little more alert now, who knows why. Keith is also plugging away at his Tomb Raider game, although we’re not sure what level he’s on. Maybe 13.
Anyway, I also wanted to quickly thank everyone for their kind comments about my great-uncle and for cheering in general. You are all awesome. =)
My progress so far:
| Number of Books |
3 |
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Books Read |
| Pages Read |
956 |
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Hunting Ground |
| Time Spent Reading |
7:10 |
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The Lightning Thief |
| Time Spent Blogging |
######### |
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Dead as a Doornail |
And Keith has hit level 12 of 15 in Tomb Raider.
Of the 3 books I’ve read, I definitely preferred the two urban fantasies. The Lightning Thief was good and fast, but it felt a little empty, if that makes sense. It was humorous, but perhaps too childish for me. Haven’t eaten anything since my last update, either. It’s now a little after 10 pm for us and we’re both getting tired; we normally head to bed around now, so it’s just a matter of pushing through until we get a second wind.
I had an unhappy phone call this hour; my great-uncle passed away today. I didn’t know him very well – in fact I hadn’t seen him since I was a little girl – and his death was not unexpected as he had terminal cancer, but it has definitely put a damper on the evening. I’m hoping to read something fun and start feeling better about life.
I’m getting tired already, so I’m having another break with a cup of tea and an answer to the mini-challenge hosted over at Beth Fish Reads! I’d just love one of her gorgeous lace bookmarks. I just wrote about what I ate – a rice krispie treat, a hamburger, and some Doritos – but I also have some more treats. Crackers and cheese, tortilla chips and salsa, and kiwi are all awaiting me later on. I also have some Reese’s peanut butter cups, but they’re special so I’m not sure I’m going to eat them yet. I’ve been drinking Coke and now am having some tea. I do wish I had some popcorn, but I haven’t found a kind I like here yet.
What foods are giving you energy as the Read-a-Thon continues?
Just spent half an hour checking out how everyone else is doing. It looks like we’re doing well! I think I’ve actually missed the cut-off for Darren’s mini-challenge, but it sounded like fun, so I’m attaching my picture anyway. [A] Scandal in spring compromised the King of Attolia
And here is my progress:
| Number of Books |
2 |
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Books Read |
| Pages Read |
661 |
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Hunting Ground |
| Time Spent Reading |
4:42 |
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The Lightning Thief |
| Time Spent Blogging |
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So far I’ve consumed a rice krispie treat, some Doritos, and a burger! I didn’t manage to eat breakfast this morning, although I did eat lunch, so I got hungry early. Things are going well, I’ve completed two books, and have no idea which of my stack I want to read next. My eyes are already tired, though, so I don’t want to take too long to decide. Keith is stressing me out a little every time he dies in his game (sudden ARGHS!), which has really only started this hour, but overall we are progressing well! I hope everyone else is too.
I didn’t do the intro meme yet! Not so good. Anyway, I have finished my first book, Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs, and I have read so far for 2 hours and 31 minutes. Here’s my neat little graph:
| Number of Books |
1 |
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Books Read |
| Pages Read |
286 |
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Hunting Ground |
| Time Spent Reading |
2:31 |
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| Time Spent Blogging |
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Keith is on level six of the first Tomb Raider and has been playing for the same amount of time as I’ve been reading.
And for the intro meme …
Where are you reading from today?
I’m currently at home in Wolverhampton, England.
3 facts about me …
1. I have been married exactly one week today!
2. I wrote a dissertation about Anthony Woodville this summer for an MA in Medieval Studies.
3. I like baking and I wish I’d thought to bake some delicious treats for today!
How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours?
I have fifteen left. I know I’m not going to read them all, though.
Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on blogs)?
I’d like to read more than 6 books and stay up later than 3 am (a tough one for me).
If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, Any advice for people doing this for the first time?
This is only my second read-a-thon, but so far the advice others have given me has been great: read short, fun books and make sure you have food nearby. And don’t get too distracted by the internet!
I’m off to see how everyone else is doing briefly before I continue with book 2. I think that will actually be The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. The words are huge, so I’m hoping to get through it very quickly.
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