Posts under ‘Read-A-Thons’

How I am feeling at this point in the Event: I’ll admit it – I’m struggling a bit right now. I am feeling spacey and like I could use a nap. BUT, I went for a walk down to the mailbox (no mail yet!) and then ate some cereal and now I’m going to change [...]

How I am feeling at this point in the Event: I’m feeling a bit lethargic which is pretty typical for me at this time in the event. My sister called and we talked for a while on the phone which was a really nice break from reading. I also had a snack and hydrated a [...]

How I am feeling at this point in the Event: Enthralled with the book I’m reading. Not at all tired. What I am currently reading: The Raising by Laura Kasischke – I have about 70 pages to go in the book and it has really picked up in terms of pace. VERY good, enthralling read. [...]

I love the start of the Read-A-Thon…fatigue has yet to set in, the books look inviting, there is hope to make a huge dent in the stacks. I hope to be posting updates at least every two hours for the duration of the event. I’ll let you know how I’m feeling, what I’m reading, what [...]

It’s 5:00 am on the West Coast and I’m up and ready to get started with Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-A-Thon. My coffee is brewing, my books are stacked up, snacks are waiting. This is the only time of the year when I gladly roll out of bed at the crack of dawn (actually it is [...]

Less than 24 hours from now I’ll be starting Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-A-Thon – a twice a year book gluttony event that I look forward to every spring and autumn. This year I’m also reading to support The American Cancer Society – and I hope you’ll join me (read all about my plans for this [...]

Tomorrow Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-A-Thon kicks off at 5:00 am PST. Historically, this event has not just been about reading, blogging and winning books…but one of its main focuses has been on reading for charity. This time around I have decided to read for the American Cancer Society. My family, like many families, has been [...]

April 9, 2011 It’s that time again – a time when readers all over the world hunker down for 24 hours and read, read, read (and blog, and connect to other readers). I love Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-A-Thon…and if you’ve never experienced it, I highly encourage you to give it a try. Read all about [...]