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Vicki Willis
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Apr 06, 2019 11:18PM
That is great! it is 11:15 pm here. I am on the west coast of USA.
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Good Morning! I've just got up too. Enjoy the last few hours. :)
I'm not long up too, just getting some coffee down me and then back at it. Enjoy the last few hours!
Flauscheohr wrote: "Oh where does all the time go??? I hoped to be able to read more, but interacting with people on here, preparing food etc. takes up time too. But all in all, it's not too bad. Any time reading, is time well spent. :-) "Same here! I tried to spend less time on social media but somehow it made me restless and found it hard to focus so I didn't read as much as I would've liked to. But as you say, any time reading is time well spent!
Hope you had a great rest of the 'thon! I stayed away from Goodreads for the final 2 hours and felt accomplished in the end!
Thanks, Elyse. I did have a great readathon. Hours 18-24, weren't that productive reading-wise. I hosted two hourly discussions and had to rush off, as I had agreed to meet my sister. But never mind... I really enjoyed the whole event and the books. I'm already looking forward to October, lol.PS:
That's a very good idea, to stay off Goodreads for some time, I did that for the two reading-sprints (Hours 5 and 9) and it was really worth it.
Elyse wrote: "Hope you had a great rest of the 'thon! I stayed away from Goodreads for the final 2 hours and felt accomplished in the end!"
Check-In #3 - Hours 11-24 (24:00h- Sun, 14:00h): Pages read: 62 pages (Dan Brown, Inferno, Ian Mc Ewan, On Chesil Beach)
Time listened: 50:00 min. (Enid Blyton,Five Run Away Together)
Books finished: Dan Brown, Inferno .
Food/drink: 2 coffees, water, pastry, chocolate bar
I went to bed ca. hour 11 and got up for my co-moderator duties during hours 18+19. After that, I kind of had to finish the readathon early (ca. hour 20), as I had previously made plans to meet my sister.
* final wrap-up* Total Pages Read: 252 pages
Total Hours Listened: 2 hrs 57 mins
Total Book Time (actually reading/listening only): 7 hrs 57 minutes
Books read: Dan Brown, Inferno (191 pages), D.H. Lawrence, Il Duro ( 55 pages), Ian McEwan, On Chesil Beach (6 pages)
Books finished:Dan Brown,
and D.H. Lawrence,
Audiobooks: Mevis Cheek, Janice Gentle Gets Sexy (2 hrs 07 min.) and Enid Blyton, Five Run Away Together (50 min.)
Participated in:
2 reading sprints
3 Bingos
3 Instagram hourly photo posts
What else?
I particularly enjoyed Bingo (although I did not complete as many tasks as I had hoped) and had great fun with Kait's Mini Challenge of "Vague Recollections" https://www.kaitgoodwin.com/books/min... . Thanks, Kait!
Although I wasn't really looking forward to it I got hooked on my audiobook Mevis Cheek, Janice Gentle Gets Sexy and intend to finish it soon.
I took out two graphic novels from the library to read as part of the "read a genre outside your comfort zone" task on the bingo sheet. I didn't get round to read them during the readathon, but I flicked through them and I'm now very excited to make a start on them soon.
Looks like you had a fun readathon! 👍🏻Will you be joining the 24in48 readathon (July 20th) as well?
Just signed up, wohoo!!!With the Reverse-Readathon, I have an akward start time... 2AM.
I'm still not sure whether it would be better to stay up late and celebrate kick-off with everybody else, or whether it wouldn't be wiser to join in 4-5 hours late, and be fully rested... mmhh...hopefully I can make up my mind by August 2nd. :-)
Same here! I think I’ll be going for the second option...
I'd just get a nice sleep and join in a little late. Welcome back!
Elyse wrote: "I'd just get a nice sleep and join in a little late. Welcome back!"Yes, you're right..probably best to start well rested.
Also....so pleased to read that you'll be back for this readathon as well, yay!!
Susy wrote: "Same here! I think I’ll be going for the second option..."Yes, me too. Decided to miss a couple of hours after all. Sleep is just too precious :-)
You're doing the 24in48 one too, aren't you? So we'll see each other on the web this weekend, won't we? I am looking forward to it!
Yes, I am! 😃 Really excited about it! See you then!
Updating this for the Summer 2020 Reverse Readathon...
Susy wrote: "Hi Angie! Are you all set to go?"Hi Susy! Will you be back for this one, too?
Reverse-Readathon means that my start time will be in the middle of the night, so I won't be aiming for the full 24 hours. I also don't know yet how much time I'll be able to free up this weekend, so unfortunately, this is going to be another downscaled readathon for me. (It's become a bit of a theme recently...) But never mind, I'm looking forward to popping in for some hourly discussions, and of course I'm also very much looking forward to some uninterruped reading-time in the evening.
My TBR is still work in progress. Ideally I'd like to start a new book for the readathon, but I'm currently in the middle of several books at the moment, therefore it all depends on what I'll be able to finish before the weekend.
I'll probably be listening to some of The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. I'm half-way in, it's fun and light and I love the narrator!
Then, as a physical book there is Lethal White. I really like it, but somehow I'm not making any headway.
Angie wrote: "Reverse-Readathon means that my start time will be in the middle of the night, so I won't be aiming for the full 24 hours. I also don't know yet how much time I'll be able to free up this weekend,..."
No worries . Still looks like you have a good plan for the reverse read-a-thon . I probably won't be able to do the entire 24 hours either , maybe half that if I'm lucky .
Vanessa wrote: "Angie wrote: "Reverse-Readathon means that my start time will be in the middle of the night, so I won't be aiming for the full 24 hours. I also don't know yet how much time I'll be able to free up..."
I'm sure it will still be fun, however much we manage to read! ;-)
Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon - October 2020 I won't be able to make it a full 24 hours one, but never mind. I'm excited to be able to devote at least a couple of hours to uninterrupted reading this weekend. Lately I've had very little time for books...
TBR - coming soon.
(I'm very much in the mood for some crime/mystery novels and I have lots of those waiting to be read, as I am mainly reading classics this month.)
Angie wrote: " Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon - October 2020 I won't be able to make it a full 24 hours one, but never mind. I'm excited to be able to devote at least a couple of hours to uninterrupted reading th..."
I've also had less time for books lately and I'm thrilled to be able to devote as much time as I can to reading this weekend! Can't wait to see your TBR!
Elyse wrote: "Angie wrote: " Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon - October 2020 I won't be able to make it a full 24 hours one, but never mind. I'm excited to be able to devote at least a couple of hours to uninterrup..."
Good to see you're back too, Elyse! You are always such a lovely constant during the readathon.
Angie wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Angie wrote: " Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon - October 2020 I won't be able to make it a full 24 hours one, but never mind. I'm excited to be able to devote at least a couple of hours..."
Aww thanks!
Books currently reading:
Volker Kutscher Der stumme Tod (engl. "The Silent Death", second book in the series. This is the book behind Babylon Berlin Season 3 on Netflix)
Penguin Book of English Short Stories (was not able to finish this in time for the Pre-Readathon Challenge)
starting on the day of:
Agatha Christie Hallowe'en Party
E.C.R. Lorac Bats in the Belfry
Food and Drinks
I don't have any special meals planned. I'm starting after lunch on Saturday in my timezone, therefore I'm going to have a simple sandwich in the evening. I do, however, have plenty of snacks to munch on while reading: crisps, Maltesers, Haribo, biscuits, grapes, satsumas and a pear.
For drinks there is coffee, tea, lemonade, water... maybe a hot chocolate.
Bingo Board Read a book with a supernatural element
Read nonfiction
Dress like a character you are reading
Read a Retelling
Read a book with illustrations
Have a snack/drink featured in a book you are reading
FREE SPACE
Start and finish a book
Read a graphic novel, manga, comic, or play
Buddy read a book
Sounds like you have a great stack of reads and snacks to get you through the readathon. I love Christie at this time of year. Good luck!
Looks like you're all set to go Angie!I'm reading a Christie too: Murder at the Vicarage
Good luck and happy readathoning!
Susy wrote: "Looks like you're all set to go Angie!I'm reading a Christie too: Murder at the Vicarage
Good luck and happy readathoning!"
Dannii wrote: "Sounds like you have a great stack of reads and snacks to get you through the readathon. I love Christie at this time of year. Good luck!"
Yes, autumn is THE season for Christie. I'm going to start it later in the evening and I'm already looking forward to it.
Angie wrote: " Bingo Board Read a book written by 2 or more authors
Read a book with a supernatural element
Read a book with a person on the cover Der stumme Tod
Read nonfiction
Dress like a ch..."
So close to several bingos but always missing one vital square...very frustrating. ;-)
*** Mini Challenge This or That with Bre*** Returning Reader OR Newbie
TBR OR Mood Read
Read and Snack OR Snack Breaks
Spooky Books OR Skip the Scare
Chat on Socials OR Solo act
Short Books OR Long Books
Physical OR Digital
Blackout Bingo OR Just a few rows
Angie wrote: "Yes, autumn is THE season for Christie. I'm going to start it later in the evening and I'm already looking forward to it. ..."I only started mine today so after I have checked all of my fellow readathoners updates, I'm going to continue reading.
Angie wrote: "*** Mini Challenge This or That with Bre*** Returning Reader OR Newbie
TBR OR Mood Read
Read and Snack OR Snack Breaks
Spooky Books OR Skip the Scare
Chat on Socials OR Solo act
Short Boo..."
Same, except for the spooky books lol
Closing Survey How would you assess your reading overall?
I manged to read more than I had originally expected. I squeezed in short reading periods among other commitments and in the end it added up nicely, I think.
Did you have a stategy, and if so, did you stick to it?
This time round, I had several books on the go during the readathon, because I wanted to check off a decent amount of Bingo squares. That went alright, but I think I will go back to reading just 1-2 books for the next one in April.
What was your favorite snack?
All of them!
Wanna volunteer for our next event? Stay tuned for the recap post!
That very much depends on what 2021 brings...
Wrap-up October 2020 Time Read: 5 hrs 48 min
Time Audio: 1 hr 20 min
Total: 6 hrs 08 min
Pages Total: 266 (audio not incl.)
Books completed: 0
books read:
(audio)Food and Drink
grapes, smarties, biscuits, nachos, ham sandwich, cereals, water, tea, coffee
What else?
I got two bingos and participated in the 'This or That Mini Challenge'.
I didn't finish a single book, instead I switched back and forth between several. It was okay, but I think I'll go back to reading just 1 or 2 next time, as it feels much more satisfying to make visible progress in one book, rather than reading a tiny portion in 4.
It would be lovely to be able to go to the library again in April, because I missed having graphic novels as an option for the readathon and I don't own any myself.
I had a blast and I'm already looking forward to the next Dewey's in April!
Angie wrote: " Wrap-up October 2020 Time Read: 5 hrs 48 min
Time Audio: 1 hr 20 min
Total: 6 hrs 08 min
Pages Total: 266 (audio not incl.)
Books completed: 0..."
Great job, Angie! I agree, graphic novels are a must. I read some on Hoopla and Kindle Unlimited this time around. But I do prefer having a graphic novel in my hand much more than electronically.
*reactivating this thread for April 2021* How lovely to be back for another Dewey's! I don’t plan to read for the full 24-hours because I also have a couple of other commitments this weekend. My main aim is to squeeze in as much reading time as I can, without too much stress.
Books
Going in without a planned TBR, yikes!! :-)
Bingo
Bingo, yes or no?
I feel like last readathon, I put too much focus on meeting the prompts on the bingo board. That’s why I want to keep it lighter this time. Rather than seeking out specific books to go with the bingo sheet, I’d prefer to see which squares I can complete with the books I’m currently reading anyway. Goal: 1-2 rows -- a bit of fun but not too much pressure.
Food and Drinks
Pretty much like last time, I don't have any special meals planned. I'm starting after lunch on Saturday in my timezone, therefore I'm going to have a simple sandwich in the evening.
Snacks: crisps, Maltesers, Haribo, biscuits, Twix, grapes.
For drinks there is coffee, tea, juice, water... maybe a naughty glass of wine.
Sounds like fun, and I don't blame you for the bingo, I'm not aiming for every square either really
I’m the opposite of you. I threw together a TBR tonight but no planned food or drinks. Regardless, happy reading tomorrow!
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Angie wrote: "*reactivating this thread for April 2021* How lovely to be back for another Dewey's! I don’t plan to read for the full 24-hours because I also have a couple of other commitments this weekend. My ..."
Welcome back Angie!
That's how I handle the bingo as well: I read what I want to read and see how that fits the squares :)
For me there's no readathon without a naughty glass of wine lol
Good luck and happy reading!
Cynda wrote: "Hi Angie. Enjoy your naughty treat! I have made my guilty sugar treat--lemon custard."Thank you Cynda! Lemon custard sounds delicious!!
Susan wrote: "I’m the opposite of you. I threw together a TBR tonight but no planned food or drinks. Regardless, happy reading tomorrow!"Good to see you're back for another Dewey's, Susan.
Your comment made me realise that I did put in more planning into the food than the books... haha. I wonder now if I've set the right priorties, lol.
Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Sounds like fun, and I don't blame you for the bingo, I'm not aiming for every square either really"Best of luck with the Bingo, Erin. And happy reading!
Susy wrote: "Angie wrote: "*reactivating this thread for April 2021* How lovely to be back for another Dewey's! I don’t plan to read for the full 24-hours because I also have a couple of other commitments thi..."
Thank you for your lovely message Susy. I'm happy to see you're back for another Dewey's as well! Wishing you a wonderful readathon!
Angie wrote: "Thank you for your lovely message Susy. I'm happy to see you're back for another Dewey's as well! Wishing you a wonderful readathon! "Thank you so much Angie!
Opening survey 1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? --- I'm in the South of Germany.
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? --- I'm most looking forward to The Windsor Knot by S.J. Bennett. A crime novel in which Queen Elizabeth II secretly solves crimes sounds cute and fun, yet at the same time this could turn out to be rather silly (?) … I’m very intrigued to find out what it’s like.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? --- At the moment I’m most looking forward to a cup of tea and a chocolate bar.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! --- eclectic reader, 30-something, avid tea-drinker, forever dreaming of Tardis-like bookshelves.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today. --- Last readathon I switched back and forth between several books because I wanted to complete as many Bingo squares as possible. This time however, I think I’ll stick to just 1-2 books, seems to work better for me. I also didn’t include any audiobooks this time.
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