1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
The last hour from 11pm to midnight. Especially since I foolishly chose a horror story!
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff was a short, AWESOME read, especially for us book lovers.
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
Mini-Challenges that don't take up much time such as more personal question surveys.
4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
I really liked having people comment on my posts and cheer me on.
5. How many books did you read?
Eight books with 1,736 pages
6. What were the names of the books you read?
Fahrenheit 451 by Bradbury, 5 of 10 stars
Sarah, Plain and Tall by Maclachlan, 5 of 10 stars
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff, 10 of 10 stars
Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Vaughn, 7 of 10 stars
The Phantom Tollbooth by Juster, 6 of 10 stars
Hot Six by Evanovich, 7 of 10 stars
And Then There Were None by Christie, 9 of 10 stars
The Mist by King, 6 of 10 stars
7. Which book did you enjoy most?
Hands down, Charing Cross by Hanff. I laughed so much while reading it. I wasn't expecting it to be so funny.
8. Which did you enjoy least?
I should have picked an easier book to start with than Fahrenheit 451. It was a bit of a slog as it was rambling.
10. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?
Very likely. I'll be a reader and donor again. I'd like to create a mini-challenge but not run it.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Hour 17 - The End
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 96 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 218
Total Time Read: 12 hours, 45 minutes
Total Pages Read: 1,736
Total Completed Books: 8
Going to bed now. Night night.
Pages Read Since Last Update: 218
Total Time Read: 12 hours, 45 minutes
Total Pages Read: 1,736
Total Completed Books: 8
Going to bed now. Night night.
Hour 16
Current Book: The Mist by Stephen KingMinutes Read Since Last Update: 47 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 90
Total Time Read: 11 hours, 9 minutes
Total Pages Read: 1,518
Total Completed Books: 7
Just started on The Mist so no commentary on it yet. Not quite as tired.
Hour 15
Current Book: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 45 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 94
Total Time Read: 10 hours, 22 minutes
Total Pages Read: 1,428
Total Completed Books: 6
Fading fast. Not sure how much longer I'll be able to stay awake. At least for the next hour, hopefully. I'd like to break the 1,500 mark.
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 45 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 94
Total Time Read: 10 hours, 22 minutes
Total Pages Read: 1,428
Total Completed Books: 6
Fading fast. Not sure how much longer I'll be able to stay awake. At least for the next hour, hopefully. I'd like to break the 1,500 mark.
Hour 14
Current Book: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 42 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 78
Total Time Read: 9 hours, 37 minutes
Total Pages Read: 1,334
Total Completed Books: 6
Challenges: A Nod to Non-fiction
Yes, I really, really, read the last chapter first in "whodunits." In this case, I've needed to read it a couple times to be really clear on who did what to who! A very enjoyable book. Now I know why she is a classic.
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 42 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 78
Total Time Read: 9 hours, 37 minutes
Total Pages Read: 1,334
Total Completed Books: 6
Challenges: A Nod to Non-fiction
Yes, I really, really, read the last chapter first in "whodunits." In this case, I've needed to read it a couple times to be really clear on who did what to who! A very enjoyable book. Now I know why she is a classic.
Hour 13
Current Book: And Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieMinutes Read Since Last Update: 40 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 85
Total Time Read: 8 hours, 55 minutes
Total Pages Read: 1,256
Total Completed Books: 6
Some people will kill me for this, but I read the last chapter first in order to find out who did it. That way I can enjoy the book and pick out all the hints along the way.
Mid-Event Survey
1. What are you reading right now?
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
2. How many books have you read so far?
Six
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
Either Lucinda, Darkly by Sunny or White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
4. Did you have to make any special arrangements to free up your whole day?
None other than letting my hubby know.
5. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
No real interruptions.
6. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
I thought I'd have more time reading, but blogged, tweeted and such more than I thought I would.
7. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
Mini-challenges that don't take up so much time. I'd rather be reading. I don't mind commenting or posting, but trying to figure out hard trivia questions or doing dioramas or pictures is a bit much.
8. What would you do differently, as a Reader or a Cheerleader, if you were to do this again next year?
Get more sleep the night before.
9. Are you getting tired yet?
Oh yeah, been fighting the sleepies since about 2pm.
10. Do you have any tips for other Readers or Cheerleaders, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?
Nothing that hasn't been mentioned before. The most important being to have some short, easy books for when you get tired and to not start off with something deep.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
2. How many books have you read so far?
Six
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
Either Lucinda, Darkly by Sunny or White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
4. Did you have to make any special arrangements to free up your whole day?
None other than letting my hubby know.
5. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
No real interruptions.
6. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
I thought I'd have more time reading, but blogged, tweeted and such more than I thought I would.
7. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
Mini-challenges that don't take up so much time. I'd rather be reading. I don't mind commenting or posting, but trying to figure out hard trivia questions or doing dioramas or pictures is a bit much.
8. What would you do differently, as a Reader or a Cheerleader, if you were to do this again next year?
Get more sleep the night before.
9. Are you getting tired yet?
Oh yeah, been fighting the sleepies since about 2pm.
10. Do you have any tips for other Readers or Cheerleaders, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?
Nothing that hasn't been mentioned before. The most important being to have some short, easy books for when you get tired and to not start off with something deep.
Hour 12
Current Book: Hot Six by Janet Evanovich
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 53 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 125
Total Time Read: 8 hours, 15 minutes
Total Pages Read: 1,171
Total Completed Books: 5
Nearing the end of #6 of the Plum series. I love this brain candy.
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 53 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 125
Total Time Read: 8 hours, 15 minutes
Total Pages Read: 1,171
Total Completed Books: 5
Nearing the end of #6 of the Plum series. I love this brain candy.
Hour 11
Current Book: Hot Six by Janet Evanovich
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 42 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 100
Total Time Read: 7 hours, 22 minutes
Total Pages Read: 1,046
Total Completed Books: 5
Hot Six is lots of fun. Plum has managed to go through three cars already - her Honda got burnt to death, the "Rollswagon" got smashed and now she's driving her family's old Buick land yacht.
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 42 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 100
Total Time Read: 7 hours, 22 minutes
Total Pages Read: 1,046
Total Completed Books: 5
Hot Six is lots of fun. Plum has managed to go through three cars already - her Honda got burnt to death, the "Rollswagon" got smashed and now she's driving her family's old Buick land yacht.
Hour 10
Current Book: Hot Six by Janet Evanovich
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 44 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 105
Total Time Read: 6 hours, 40 minutes
Total Pages Read: 946
Total Completed Books: 5
Miss Plum is up to her usual amusing antics. This will be an easy read.
Hour 9
Current Book: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 49 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 125
Total Time Read: 5 hours, 56 minutes
Total Pages Read: 841
Total Completed Books: 4
The second half is better than the first half, so I'm enjoying myself now; however, I think I'm going to need a nap. I'm feeling very sleepy. But I don't want to stop! I must read, Read, READ!
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 49 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 125
Total Time Read: 5 hours, 56 minutes
Total Pages Read: 841
Total Completed Books: 4
The second half is better than the first half, so I'm enjoying myself now; however, I think I'm going to need a nap. I'm feeling very sleepy. But I don't want to stop! I must read, Read, READ!
Hour 8
Current Book: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 46 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 141
Total Time Read: 5 hours, 7 minutes
Total Pages Read: 716
Total Completed Books: 4
Tollbooth is amusing but not too much substance so far. Won't be a favorite.
1. What is the name of your local library? What city is it located in?
Hennepin County Library - Westonka in Mound, MN
2. How often do you go to the library? If you're a regular, do the staff know you?
About once a week. I don't believe the staff know me very well.
3. Do you browse while you're there or just pick up items you have placed on reserve?
The vast majority of the time I'm just picking up books I've placed on reserved online.
4. What is your favorite thing about your local library?
They have a very large selection both locally and through inter-library loan that I can reserve online.
Hour 7
Current Book: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 40 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 112
Total Time Read: 4 hours, 21 minutes
Total Pages Read: 575
Total Competed Books: 3
Meatball sub from Subway and cream cheese puffs from Happy Garden make a yummy lunch. Still haven't showered. Should finish Kitty and get started on a new book by Hour 8.
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 40 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 112
Total Time Read: 4 hours, 21 minutes
Total Pages Read: 575
Total Competed Books: 3
Meatball sub from Subway and cream cheese puffs from Happy Garden make a yummy lunch. Still haven't showered. Should finish Kitty and get started on a new book by Hour 8.
Hour 6
Current Book: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 44 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 80
Total Time Read: 3 hours, 41 minutes
Total Pages Read: 463
Total Competed Books: 3
Kitty is okay, just an average read. Anything would be a let down after the fabulous Charing Cross though. Hubby has gone out to get lunch at Subway. I'm starving! And at some point, I should probably shower!
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 44 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 80
Total Time Read: 3 hours, 41 minutes
Total Pages Read: 463
Total Competed Books: 3
Kitty is okay, just an average read. Anything would be a let down after the fabulous Charing Cross though. Hubby has gone out to get lunch at Subway. I'm starving! And at some point, I should probably shower!
Hour 5
Current Book: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
Minutes Read Since Last Update: 32 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 50
Total Time Read: 2 hours, 57 minutes
Total Pages Read: 383
Total Competed Books: 3
Mini-Challenges Completed: YouTube Video Chain
Need to spend more time reading and less time blogging! Just 10 pages into the Kitty book.
Hour 4
Current Book: 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene HanffMinutes Read Since Last Update: 50 minutes
Pages Read Since Last Update: 154
Total Time Read: 2 hours, 25 minutes
Total Pages Read: 333
Total Competed Books: 2
Participants I've visited: 3
Mini-Challenges Completed: Readers of the Hour
I ADORE Charing Cross Road. It's correspondence between a cantankerous yet funny woman writer in New York and an antique books dealer in England. Any book lover will enjoy this and I'll be putting it down as my favorite book this year!
Hour 3
Current Book: Sarah, Plain and TallMinutes Since Last Update: 51
Pages Read Since Last Update: 118
Total Time Read: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Total Pages: 179
Total Books: 1
Starting on book two. Since this is a YA, it should be an easier read.
Hour 2
Current Book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Minutes Read: 44 minutes
Pages Read: 61
Challenges: Introduction Meme
I'm not impressed with Fahrenheit. I'll complete it but I don't think it was a good book to start with. It lacks structure and is rather confusing. It's a hard one to concentrate on this early in the morning.
Hour 1
I'm starting with Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, 179 pages.
*****
Where are you reading from today?
I'm reading from my comfy couch at home.
3 facts about me …
I read 200 books last year.
My favorite genre is fantasy.
I used to collect bookmarks and have several hundred.
How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours?
I have eighteen books to choose from!
Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on blogs)?
I'd like to get at minimum fourteen hours of reading completed.
*****
Where are you reading from today?
I'm reading from my comfy couch at home.
3 facts about me …
I read 200 books last year.
My favorite genre is fantasy.
I used to collect bookmarks and have several hundred.
How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours?
I have eighteen books to choose from!
Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on blogs)?
I'd like to get at minimum fourteen hours of reading completed.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Win a cross-stitched piece!
Guess how many books I'll read for the Dewey 24-Hour Read-a-Thon!
I'll be reading from 7am to approximately 9pm tomorrow, Saturday, April 18th.
The first person to post the correct number of books I've read will win a mini-cross-stitched piece on a theme of their choice.
Please place your guess in the comments.
Here are some examples of my work:
I'll be reading from 7am to approximately 9pm tomorrow, Saturday, April 18th.
The first person to post the correct number of books I've read will win a mini-cross-stitched piece on a theme of their choice.
Please place your guess in the comments.
Here are some examples of my work:
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Books for Dewey's 24 Read-a-Thon
Between the library and what I own, I've put together the following list for Dewey's 24-Hour Read-a-Thon.
- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
- 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
- And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
- Blood Rites by Jim Butcher
- Ethan of Athos by Lois McMaster Bujold
- Hot Six by Janet Evanovich
- The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
- Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
- The Year of the Lucy by Anne McCaffrey
- Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
- The Mist by Stephen King
- Night Chills by Dean Koontz
- The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop
- Mindkiller by Spider Robinson
- Mona Lisa Darkening by Sunny
- Over the Moon by Knight, Davidson, et al.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
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