Dewey’s Read-a-thon: April 2015
Dewey’s 24-hour Read-a-thon took place on Sunday, Australian time. For those who have somehow managed to miss my incessant posting about it, the event is basically a chance for book geeks across the world to get together and read as much as possible. It is also held in honour of its founder, a book blogger who went by the name Dewey, who passed away several years ago. I participated in my very first read-a-thon in April 2011 and haven’t looked back since.
Usually, I start the read-a-thon with a pile of books, but this time around I thought I’d try something different.
I’d started Vanity Fair a few weeks ago. Although I found it reasonably engaging, I had to put it down a couple of times in order to tackle some review books and it always took me a little bit to pick up the threads again. I figured the read-a-thon would be a good chance for me to put a serious dent in it. I had Kaleidoscope to fall back on if I needed some short stories to break things up.
So how did it go?
Hour 1 – On Your Mark, Get Set….: It’s that time!!! START READING!!!! Mini-Challenges Opening Meme Prize Win… http://t.co/zxTVehzpv6 — Dewey’s Read-a-thon (@readathon) April 25, 2015
The read-a-thon started at 10PM local time which is about the time I was going to sleep. I picked up around Hour 10.
Good morning, everyone! I’m just making my first cup of tea and am about to get started on the #readathon — Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 25, 2015
Starting mark:
6% done with Vanity Fair, by William Makepeace Thackeray http://t.co/FN6Wl2sIAH — Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 25, 2015
For some people, snacks are a key ingredient of the read-a-thon. For me, it’s tea. I’m sure no one is surprised by that. I kicked off with a plain green.
Hour 12: Mid-Event Survey with Meow! http://t.co/fhfyHRdGHA #readathon — Dewey’s Read-a-thon (@readathon) April 25, 2015
9% done with Vanity Fair, by William Makepeace Thackeray http://t.co/Y8Q7WiigVt — Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 25, 2015
So many names to keep track of! Switching#readathon material for a bit. — Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 25, 2015
It was time to go a bit darker with some Turkish Black tea and a copy of the first Malifaux rulebook on loan from Matthew Farrer.
I’d previously started reading the rulebook and figured it wouldn’t take me long to finish it off. Besides, I like to prioritise borrowed books.
The Hour 13 post is up here: http://t.co/3NOMHvFFF2 #Readathon — Dewey’s Read-a-thon (@readathon) April 26, 2015
On page 94 of 212 of Malifaux Rule Book, by Wyrd Miniatures http://t.co/MqY1KTHOZi — Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 25, 2015
Breaking out the Turkish Black tea for the #readathon. Might need some toast to go with it. — Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 26, 2015
I’d been saving the last of the Turkish Black especially for the read-a-thon because it was decently strong on caffeine and one pot lasted me the whole day.
The Hour 14 post is up! Go check it out, readers: http://t.co/5kK3RKXP6x #Readathon
— Dewey's Read-a-thon (@readathon) April 26, 2015
On page 104 of 212 of Malifaux Rule Book, by Wyrd Miniatures http://t.co/G2EMgazf1a — Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 26, 2015
With two cups of tea down, it was time to switch to water. 
I will be giving away a copy of Haven Lost to 1 #readathon participant. To enter just tell me what's your favourite readathon snack!
— Holly (@Holly1994) April 26, 2015
Congratulations to @elizabeth_fitz who won the book giveaway. Please direct message me your email address so I can send it over! #readathon
— Holly (@Holly1994) April 26, 2015
I joined the #readathon to finish some books… and instead I end up with another book! I’m definitely an addict
