Welcome to Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-A-Thon This update is for hours 1 & 2 (5:00 AM to 7:00 AM PST) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: I am actually really tired. I’m not used to getting up at 5:00 am and I went to bed a little late last night. I’m [...]
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Let the Fun Begin – Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-Thon
5:00 am, California Good morning and welcome to one of the best book blogging events EVER – Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-Thon – where readers and bloggers spend 24 hours reading, blogging, snacking, and trying to stay awake. I will be posting updates here every two hours – for those of you not interested or not [...]
Preparing for the 24 Hour Read-a-Thon
I love autumn – the cold, crisp mornings and bright blue skies, the leaves swirling in the wind, and Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon – a great excuse to do nothing but read, blog, munch on snacks and burrow under a warm quilt. This weekend is the Read-a-thon and I am starting to stack up some [...]
Read-A-Thon: End of Event Survey and Final Thoughts
Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-A-Thon is over for this Spring – and as usual it was an amazing and memorable event. It is probably one of the biggest blogging events happening consistently year after year…and for those dedicated readers who help with organization and running of the event, I am very thankful. I also cannot thank [...]
Read-A-Thon: Completed Hour 19 – Time for Bed!
How I am feeling at this point in the Event: Well, I’m done. I wanted to finish my last book, but my eyes keep closing. I made it through hour nineteen which is an hour longer than my goal…and I reached my goal of 600 pages. Many thanks to all the cheerleaders and hosts…as always, [...]
Read-A-Thon: Update Hours 17 & 18
How I am feeling at this point in the Event: I don’t know ho much longer I will be staying up. I might try to finish my current read – maybe make it to hour 20. We’ll see. I’ll post once more with a final update before I pack it in. I’m tired! I took [...]
Read-A-Thon: Update Hours 15 & 16
How I am feeling at this point in the Event: I finished another book – so I am happy about that. But, the calculator I’m using is giving me weird numbers now (I think the cat walked across it and changed the way it is calculating), so now I am having to add things manually [...]
Read-A-Thon: Update Hours 13 & 14
How I am feeling at this point in the Event: Feeling great – have my second wind (the caffeine in the tea helped!) and I’m cruising right along on auto-pilot. What I am currently reading: For Sale by Owner by Kelcey Parker – collection of short stories. Very close to finishing this collection (on page [...]
Read-A-Thon: Update Hours 11 & 12 – MID EVENT SURVEY
How I am feeling at this point in the Event: Question: What’s the best way to get your adrenaline going and your heart rate elevated? Answer: Have a herd of deer charge straight at you! I decided to take a half hour break in hour 11 and go for a walk in the neighborhood. All [...]
Read-A-Thon: Update Hours 9 & 10
How I am feeling at this point in the Event: Oh, I’m managing. Sitting outside revived me somewhat. But, now I’m tired again. Time to make some tea with caffeine, I am thinking. And maybe take a walk. What I am currently reading: For Sale by Owner by Kelcey Parker – collection of short stories. [...]
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