Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon discussion

💖 Hour 6 💖

I hope you all are reading your faces off, drinking all the coffee and tea (and water too!), and enjoying diving into the world of books!

Since this hour isn't a sprint hour, I thought I'd ask a "favorite memory" question for us to share!

Tell us: What's your favorite experience or memory during a Readathon?

Whether it's the Dewey's Readathon or another one, or if this is your first one ever, what's your favorite part so far?

Mine? I did my first Readathon last year right here with you all and my favorite memory of that was reading some children's picture books and learning about our presidents! I would never have picked up picture books from the library, but I thought, well with a 24-hour readathon I might get sleepy so these might be a good break. And I ended up loving the children's books. So now it's part of my routine! Go to the library and get some fun children's books for my readathon!

This isn't necessarily my "favorite" memory, but it was very memorable for sure. I decided a couple years ago to read "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" for the readathon, as I was really looking forward to it. I finished it around 3am, when I was all alone in a dark house. I kept hearing creepy noises for the rest of the readathon and checked all the doors and windows multiple times. I now know that I can't read creepy books after dark.

Sarah wrote: "This isn't necessarily my "favorite" memory, but it was very memorable for sure. I decided a couple years ago to read "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" for the readathon, as I was really looking forward t..."

Ooh that's a good one. I get scared easily so I have to watch what I read/watch and when. I usually follow up a scary read/watch with a Disney movie or The Office!

Sarah wrote: "This isn't necessarily my "favorite" memory, but it was very memorable for sure. I decided a couple years ago to read "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" for the readathon, as I was really looking forward t..."

I contemplated I'll Be Gone in the Dark for the readathon this year. I might be tempted to read a few pages after this memory :)

I love going to the library and charity shops before readathon day to find some short titles I might not have heard of before. I also browse my library app for short audio listens. Middle grade books and graphic novels save me every readathon!

I was away for the Oct readathon in 2018, and so took part in and around a holiday park in Wales - sitting on the café balcony overlooking the playpark my kids were in, in the cosy lounge of our lodge, finding autumn leaves to spice up my Insta photos. Lovely.

And for the April one in 2020, I took an early (i.e. 5am) walk on my local golf course with an audiobook. The sun was coming up, there was mist, I spotted deer...so peaceful.

My favorite memory was from Dewy's last year I decided to participate at the last moment. I didn't know how to use the group on Goodreads and wasn't able to post at all. I also didn't understand when it started so I overslept horribly. It was still fun though.

Hmmm not sure of a favorite memory but there's been a lot of fun ones :)

Dannii wrote: "I love going to the library and charity shops before readathon day to find some short titles I might not have heard of before. I also browse my library app for short audio listens. Middle grade boo..."

I've also opted for shorter reads too. I do like the thrift shop idea though I never even thought about that. I'm doing that next time!

SadieReadsAgain wrote: "I was away for the Oct readathon in 2018, and so took part in and around a holiday park in Wales - sitting on the café balcony overlooking the playpark my kids were in, in the cosy lounge of our lo..."

Both of those sound so nice and peaceful. I love letting myself walk around and take pics of nature!

Lena wrote: "My favorite memory was from Dewy's last year I decided to participate at the last moment. I didn't know how to use the group on Goodreads and wasn't able to post at all. I also didn't understand wh..."

I keep doing my best to make the most of each readathon. Last time I didn't really participate in the group or Goodreads and barely got anything read. This time I'm participating AND doing my best to finish an entire book. A little uplevel at a time is my goal!

Margaret wrote: "The October 2019 Readathon was wonderful, because I picked three short books that I was actually able to finish.

My first two Readathons were disheartening because I didn't come close to finishin..."

I love that. I like picking one goal (similar to your goal of finishing something) for each readathon to make my experience a little bit better. This time, I want to finish Wicked, but really my goal is to participate in the discussions!

My best memories are from Deweys in April. My friend and I rent a cabin, preferably in the woods, and just spend reading together and taking walks while listening to audiobooks.

Maybe I'm making some now as this is my first DRAT.

Paige wrote: "Lena wrote: "My favorite memory was from Dewy's last year I decided to participate at the last moment. I didn't know how to use the group on Goodreads and wasn't able to post at all. I also didn't ..."

Yes, I think each readathon I'm looking to make it my own. Last year I didn't have the ability to participate. In previous year I participated only via YouTube and I feel like my strategy has evolved each time. I loved this one. It was so much fun!!

Lena wrote: "My favorite memory was from Dewy's last year I decided to participate at the last moment. I didn't know how to use the group on Goodreads and wasn't able to post at all. I also didn't understand wh..."

Same thing for me this year... Literally signed up when it was already 5 hours underway

Dannii wrote: "I love going to the library and charity shops before readathon day to find some short titles I might not have heard of before. I also browse my library app for short audio..."

Margaret wrote: "The October 2019 Readathon was wonderful, because I picked three short books that I was actually able to finish. My first two Readathons were disheartening because I didn't come close..."

I really need to start doing that. Having an actual pile of finished things by the end would be fun, even if they're really short.
I don't think I've ever finished more than 3 books during this event!