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message 1: by Jackie, Solstitial Mod (new)

Jackie | 2456 comments Mod
For those of you who have done a read-a-thon for the this group in the past, this should look familiar. If you're new to this, allow us to explain!

What do I have to do to participate?
If you are interested in participating and can commit to actively engaging in the read-a-thon, then please sign up in the comments below. We have chosen the categories so this group activity is fair and fun for readers of all speeds.

Please only sign up if you can commit to checking in with your team (on Goodreads) at least 5 times during the December 2-10 schedule.

How many teams will there be?
It will greatly depend on how many people sign up and how much they think they will be able to read. We are targeting 8-10 people per group.

QUESTIONNAIRE (This helps us sort teams!)
1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
2. Which time zone do you live in?
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)


message 2: by Robin P, Orbicular Mod (new)

Robin P | 3987 comments Mod
I am available and will probably read at least 5 books (have to line up some short ones!)
In US Central Time Zone
I can be online regularly and I am happy to be a co-captain.


message 3: by Kendra (last edited Nov 28, 2023 05:32PM) (new)

Kendra | 2100 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I'll be busy for the first 2 days, but after that I should be good.

2. Which time zone do you live in?
Central standard.

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yep.

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.
Sure.

Edit. I realize I forgot to put how many books I plan to read - During read-a-thons I try for one book a day.


message 4: by Ciara (new)

Ciara (ciaraxyerra) | 316 comments I'll join. I'm new, I've never done a read-a-thon before.

1. I should be free all week & can commit to reading at least four books.

2. I'm in Pacific Standard Time.

3. I can check in daily.

4. I don't think it's wise for me to be leading anything my first time around.


message 5: by Emma R. (new)

Emma R. | 79 comments 1. I work full time and it is a busy time of the year. I can read 3-4 books
2. Mountain Time Zone
3. Yes
4. No


message 6: by Irene (last edited Nov 28, 2023 01:10PM) (new)

Irene (irene5) | 906 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
Probably around 8 books. Will have time to check in a few times a day but will be more available in the second half of the readathon than the first half.

2. Which time zone do you live in?
Pacific (PST)

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes.

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
Sure, I have a lot of fun keeping the spreadsheet updated!


message 7: by Sue (new)

Sue S | 555 comments I am fairly free and anticipate reading about 5 books.

I live in Western Australia - UTC +8

Yes can check in frequently

I can be team leader if needed


message 8: by Joyce (new)

Joyce | 612 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?

I should have reasonable availability and anticipate 4+ books

2. Which time zone do you live in?

GMT

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?

Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?

Fraid not.


message 9: by Trish, Annular Mod (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 1188 comments Mod
1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?

Better this end of the week than the other - we have guests 9/10, but hopefully I should get some reading in before then.

2. Which time zone do you live in?

UK/GMT

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?

Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)

No, as I won't be around so much towards the end of the week.


message 10: by Chrissy (new)

Chrissy | 1138 comments 1. I'm busy but can probably finish 3ish books
2. Pacific
3. yes
4. I can help update a spreadsheet, but won't have extra time for posting here a lot.


message 11: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth1234561) | 224 comments Pretty wide open this week unless something comes up. Probably 5ish books or so, depending on what fits for the prompts. I'm in Central USA. I can definitely check in plenty but not interested in being a leader.


message 12: by Kat (new)

Kat | 566 comments 1. I have quite a busy work week which will reduce my reading time. I hope to read 5 books.
2. UK GMT
3. Yes
4. Not this time with how busy I'm going to be


message 13: by Ellie (new)

Ellie (patchworkbunny) | 2992 comments 1. I have a social thing on the first Sunday but otherwise fairly free. Probably 3-4 books, depending on our team prompts!
2. GMT
3. Yes
4. Yes


message 14: by Samantha (last edited Nov 28, 2023 01:02PM) (new)

Samantha | 1581 comments 1. I am working on some things that should allow me to listen to audio books but also will have time to read with my eyes at night. I would say I will do between 3 and 5 books.
2. Pacific
3. Yes
4. No


message 15: by Sherri (new)

Sherri Harris | 1501 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? I don't have many plans for that week. 4 books
2. Which time zone do you live in? EST
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.) Not this time.


message 16: by Jen K (new)

Jen K | 572 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I have a 10+ hour drive both ways so I anticipate a few audiobooks being completed- 5 books ish?

2. Which time zone do you live in?
EST

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?
No thanks, it will be a busy week.


message 17: by Johanna (new)

Johanna Ellwood (jpellwood) | 327 comments 1. 3 books
2. EST
3. Yes
4. No


message 18: by Karen (new)

Karen Miles (karbear1022) | 1 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
Available all week. I will commit to 4 books.

2. Which time zone do you live in?
EST

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?
Not this time.


message 19: by Erica (new)

Erica | 348 comments I’m available through the week and should be able to read 8 books. I’ve got things to finish saved.

I’m in central standard timezone

I can check in with my team daily

I’m good to co-captain again and okay if I’m not needed to


message 20: by Wendi (new)

Wendi Lee (wendimlee) | 38 comments I'm available and can read 4 books.

EST

I can check in with my team frequently

I'm new and not comfortable being co-captain. Maybe next year!


message 21: by Bec (new)

Bec | 1337 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I'm available but don't seem to read as many as others. maybe 2-3.

2. Which time zone do you live in?
I'm in Adelaide Australia, which is Australian Central Daylight Time

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.
No thank you.


message 22: by Sophia (new)

Sophia (jonquilles) | 192 comments 1. bit of a slow reader but I'm pretty available so I'm usually good for 4-5 books
2. CST
3. yes
4. yes


message 23: by L Y N N (last edited Nov 30, 2023 04:53PM) (new)

L Y N N (book_music_lvr) | 1027 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I should be able to devote much of my time to reading this week! 5-6 books

2. Which time zone do you live in?
LOL I always forget... Uhm... US Eastern Time Zone! 😊

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Sure can!

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
Only if you are truly desperate!!


message 24: by Nancy (new)

Nancy (fancynancyt) | 1839 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Off and on - some down time mixed with busy. I'll shoot for 5 this time.

2. Which time zone do you live in? Mountain standard

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes, having carpal tunnel surgery Thursday so my check-ins will be limited after that.

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.) Not this time (see above re: surgery)


message 25: by Katherine (last edited Nov 29, 2023 06:53AM) (new)

Katherine | 237 comments 1. Availability? How many books? It's a normally busy week, but I have a free-ish first weekend. I have a few shorter books ready to be read and I'm furiously trying to finish AYT a second time, so probably 6-7 books if I'm lucky.
2. Time zone? Pacific
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team? Yes
4. Interested in being a team leader for your group? I've never done it before, but could try it out if needed.

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message 26: by Sheena (last edited Nov 30, 2023 08:18AM) (new)

Sheena Davis (sheenad) | 568 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
Very good, this is the perfect read-a-thon week for me! YAY Going to try for 7 books!


2. Which time zone do you live in?
EST (GMT-5)

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
You bet.

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
Yes, please (❤️ spreadsheets)


message 27: by [deleted user] (new)

QUESTIONNAIRE
1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
- Free on the weekends and after work. Hope to read about 3-4 books

2. Which time zone do you live in?
- Eastern Standard

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
- Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
- Unfortunately, no.


message 28: by Robin H-R (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 959 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? This is going to be a hectic week for me. I sing with a local chorus and our winter concert is coming up. I have rehearsals on Monday and Saturday, with the concert on Sunday. Plus I work full time. Try to read as many as I can, but can only commit to 2-3

2. Which time zone do you live in? Pacific

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Will do my best

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.) No way...


message 29: by Ailsa (new)

Ailsa Leitch | 13 comments 1. 3-5
2. Eastern
3. Yes
4. No


message 30: by Kellie Lyn (new)

Kellie Lyn  | 211 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? I am working all week but the weekends are free. I am hoping to read 2-3 books this week.

2. Which time zone do you live in? Central US

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.) No

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message 31: by Tamara (new)

Tamara (lori_85) | 133 comments 1. 6-8 books
2. GMT
3. yes
4. no


message 32: by Aimee (new)

Aimee (pebbles320) 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I'm fairly free and can commit to 6 or 7 books

2. Which time zone do you live in?
GMT

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?
Not this time sorry


message 33: by JennH (new)

JennH | 560 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I'm available. 8-10 books

2. Which time zone do you live in?
EST

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yep

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
Yes, only if needed


message 34: by Roxana (new)

Roxana (luminate) | 774 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
Very free for this week, and 5-8

2. Which time zone do you live in?
Pacific

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yup!

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?
I can if needed.


message 35: by Ira (new)

Ira | 360 comments Is it too late to sign up?

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Free after the weekend: Mayby 4
2. Which time zone do you live in? CEST
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.) No


message 36: by Abbie (new)

Abbie | 47 comments 1. Availability? How many books? Not too much going on this week, aiming for 4-5 books.
2. Time zone? US Eastern
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team? Yes
4. Interested in being a team leader for your group? I've never done it before, but I'm sure I could manage if you are short on leaders.


message 37: by Traci (new)

Traci (tracibartz) | 1274 comments 1. Availability: I'm not sure since there's a lot up in the air right now, but I think 4-5 is a good guess.
2. Time zone: Pacific
3. Commit to check in: yes
4. Team leader: Not this time


message 38: by Meg (new)

Meg (megscl) | 132 comments Availability: normal week i think. Maybe 4-5 books
Time zone: Australian Eastern summer time
Yes i will check in
I can be team leader if you need someone, but happy not to be


message 39: by Emily, Conterminous Mod (new)

Emily Bourque (emilyardoin) | 11189 comments Mod
Teams are posted on the intro thread, but it's not too late to join!


message 40: by Meghan (new)

Meghan Chiasson | 74 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
Hoping 4+

2. Which time zone do you live in?
EST

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
I can if needed :)


message 41: by Tanu (new)

Tanu (tanu_reads) | 138 comments 1. I'm busy 3 days of the week, however can commit to reading at least 2 books during this period.
2. AEST
3. Yes, I can do check ins regularly.
4. Sorry, I don't think I'll want to be a team leader.


message 42: by JessicaMHR (last edited Dec 01, 2023 03:56PM) (new)

JessicaMHR | 308 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I'm pretty open. Hope to read 3-5 hopefully
2. Which time zone do you live in?
Hawaiian
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
Not this time.


message 43: by Allie (new)

Allie | 44 comments QUESTIONNAIRE (This helps us sort teams!)
1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Semi-available; I would like to do between 3-5 books
2. Which time zone do you live in? Central
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? definitely
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? I have the attention span of...wait, what? NO. I do not want to lead.


message 44: by Shelby (new)

Shelby | 33 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? I work full-time and have some plans this week, so maybe 2-4 books.

2. Which time zone do you live in? Eastern Standard Time (EST)

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? No thank you, it's my first time!


message 45: by Emily, Conterminous Mod (new)

Emily Bourque (emilyardoin) | 11189 comments Mod
Meghan and Tanu, you can join Team Eggnog.
JessicaMHR and Allie, you can join Team Gingerbread.
Shelby, you're on Team Tacky Sweater.


message 46: by Catsalive (new)

Catsalive | 60 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? available, 4-5 bpw

2. Which time zone do you live in? AEDT/UTC +11

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? No


message 47: by Emily, Conterminous Mod (new)

Emily Bourque (emilyardoin) | 11189 comments Mod
Catsalive, you can join Team Snowflakes


message 48: by Maryam (new)

Maryam (ardvisoor) | 47 comments 1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? I work full time, but I usually read between 2-4 each week, I have a long book though in my queue lol

2. Which time zone do you live in? EST

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? No


message 49: by Caitie (new)

Caitie | 142 comments 1. Normal availability this week
2. PST
3. Yes
4. No


message 50: by Caitie (new)

Caitie | 142 comments I’ll add that normal availability means 3-4 books and yes I commit to checking in 😊


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