Well just in the nick of time I have signed up to the Dewey 24 hour readathon.
Since Chris is away for most of today (along with the car) I should have plenty of reading time between entertaining my toddler with visits to the park etc.
Unfortunately I do not have a neat little readathon pile of books because I am reading so many at the moment (how did that happen!) So I'm going to try and finish one I am currently reading.
I am about 200 pages into The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay so my aim is to either finish it or at least get most of it read (there are over 600 pages)
I'll keep updating this post as I go and goo luck to everyone else participating especially those 'mad ones' that are actually staying awake for 24 hours ;)
Beginning of Readathon - percentage of book read 34%
After 4 hours during which my son refused to have his nap (why today of all days eh?)he did however quite happily play in his cot for an hour, but then decided that no he wasn't going to sleep - 51%
After 10 hours during which I had to pop out, bath and put little man to bed and wat Strictly come dancing. I am now going to bed so my total for today is 66% done which I am very happy with. Good night everyone.
Posted by Jess
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! A great project!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so happy you decided to join in! And a readathon is a good solution for being alone at home. Or at least, it is to me. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGlad you signed up and have fun!!
ReplyDeleteOh good luck! We can keep each other company today! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great day of reading! Good luck.
ReplyDeletegood luck and much much fun!
ReplyDeletegood luck and much much fun!
ReplyDeleteHappy reading! My decision to participate was also very last minute, and I have no pre-set stack. I'll just be choosing as I go!
ReplyDelete(Non)traditional Buddhist readathon blessing:
ReplyDeleteJust as the books fill the shelves,
Pile together on the floor and stack up on the table
So may the joy of the readathon
Flow forth to brighten your day and lift your spirit.
Books already read, books in progress and books yet to be read.
By the power of every word on the page
May your book be delightful,
As scary as Lovecraft’s Cthulhu
Or as sweet as a box of See’s candy.
Let the power of the images evoked by words
Keep you stay awake long through the night
May no obstacle impede
Your day filled with books.
For all of those who are reading today
Who follow in the path of Dewey
May your day be filled with the four blessings
Of fabulous books, tasty snacks, comfy chairs and joy.
I know it's tough with a little one but good luck!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the RaT!
ReplyDeleteI so want to read that book!
ReplyDeleteOne, Two, Three, Four
Get one done and read some more
Five, Six, Seven, Eight
Reading so much, can't see straight
Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve
Pick another up off the shelf!
Happy Reading!
Just keep reading! every little bit counts.
ReplyDeleteI'm not so good at clever cheers - just keep on reading, and we'll be here (to keep you motivated - yeah!)
ReplyDeleteKavalier and Clay is a terrific book, and an ambitious Readathon choice - good luck, and enjoy!
Kavalier and Clay is one of my favourite books and turned me into a major Chabon fan! I hope you like the book as much as I do!
ReplyDeleteOh, i can't wait to hear what you have to say about kavalier and clay. i have it on my tbr pile, but keep putting it off for some reason. hope you get through it and many more =D
ReplyDeleteBest of luck, found out too late, but will enter in spirit.
ReplyDeleteHow's the reading going? Glad to see you joined in. I'm starting to get sleepy! I'm not sure how much later I'll be able to stay up!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, and enjoy! I took the SAT today, so I was gone half the day and couldn't participate. :( I can't wait to see what you think of Kavalier and Clay.
ReplyDeleteNorth to South
ReplyDeleteand East to West
Readathon Readers
Are the Best!
Sea to Sea
and Coast to Coast,
Readathon Readers
have Read the Most!
Great job!!! Enjoy your well deserved rest!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a hectic read-a-thon, but hope you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteGreat job. I hoped you liked he Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, it is one of my all time favorite books.
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