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 [...]
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Read-A-Thon: Charity Commitment
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 [...]
Anticipation – Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-A-Thon
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 [...]
Read-A-Thon Update: Hour 18 & End of Event Meme
This update is for hours 18 of the event (10:00 PM – 11:00 PM) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: I stayed awake through hour 18, then finally gave in to my fatigue and went to bed. What I am currently reading: My current read is The Girl With The Dragon [...]
Read-A-Thon: Charity Event
As you may or may not know, the Read-A-Thon has always been a charity event. In the past, I’ve raised money for Reading is Fundamental as well as a Triple Creek Ranch (a therapeutic horseback riding program). But this year, I am very focused on one charity: Reading for a Cure. Reading for a Cure [...]
Read-A-Thon Update: Hours 16 & 17
Once every TWO hours I’ll be providing an update on how I am doing with the Read-A-Thon. This update is for hours 16 and 17 of the event (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: I am slowing down. But I am really, really happy I finished [...]
Read-A-Thon Update: Hours 14 & 15
Once every TWO hours I’ll be providing an update on how I am doing with the Read-A-Thon. This update is for hours 14 and 15 of the event (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: A little tired, but I am reading a very, very funny and [...]
Read-A-Thon Update: Hours 12 & 13
Once every TWO hours I’ll be providing an update on how I am doing with the Read-A-Thon. This update is for hours 12 and 13 of the event (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: I was able to move around and eat during these hours, so [...]
Read-A-Thon: Mid-Event Survey
Wow, we’re already at the half-way point of the Read-A-Thon. I am always so amazed at how fast the time goes for this event!!! The organizers have asked us to do a Mid-Event Survey. Here is mine: What are you reading right now? I’m actually in between books right now and trying to decide what [...]
Read-A-Thon Update: Hours 10 & 11
Once every TWO hours I’ll be providing an update on how I am doing with the Read-A-Thon. This update is for hours 10 and 11 of the event (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) How I am feeling at this point in the Event: Lethargic. I am going to take a short break to make a [...]
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