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Make #timetoread on National Readathon Day! (U.S.)
Grab your latest book and charge your ereaders, bibliophiles. It's time for the first-ever National Readathon Day. On Saturday, January 24, join readers across America to make #timetoread for four hours in solidarity for literacy. (Of course, if you live outside the U.S. and want to make #timetoread, too, please join in!)
National Readathon Day, sponsored by Goodreads, the National Book Foundation, Penguin Random House, and Mashable, is a nationwide marathon reading session on Saturday, January 24th from noon-4 p.m. (in respective time zones) and a fundraiser for The National Book Foundation’s literacy programs.
Get involved on Goodreads by pledging to read any book you’d like. Visit our Readathon Challenge to share your selection with the rest of the Goodreads community. We‘ll add the book you choose to your “to-read” shelf (if it's not already there) and also add it to a special readathon-day-2015 shelf, where you can see everyone's Readathon picks site-wide!
Maybe you’re in the middle of something so good, you want four hours to finish it. Or perhaps there’s a novel that’s been on your to-read shelf for weeks that you’ve just been waiting for an excuse to start. If you need some suggestions, we’ve also shared our list of the best books of January.
If you’d like to get involved offline, check here for a list of “reading party” events. These events will be held at libraries, bookstores, and schools across the country and have been created so the community can come together to share their love of books!
Where will you be making #timetoread this Saturday? Share it with us in the comments below!
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I'll either be curled with The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or sharing Dealing with Dragons with my daughter. #timetoread
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I have not decided what I will be reading on National Readathon Day, but I will be reading, as always!
Gail wrote: It's more the fact that Goodreads is an international site, so it is meaningless to address all members, talking about 'national' and 'nationwide', as if this is the same for everyone - 'national' does not mean 'American' unless you are American! This article could perhaps mention that 'national' refers to the US, and talk about it taking place throughout the US, rather than 'nationwide'.Exactly! Some Americans don't seem to realize that 'America' does not equate 'the world'.
I'll hopefully be finishing The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.
I'll be reading Paper Towns by Jonh Green and Better off Friends by Elizabeth Eulberg
and maybe Juventud en Extasis by Carlos Cuauhtémoc Sánchez
Gail wrote: "Suvi wrote: "Just because it says 'national' and The National Book Foundation is American, doesn't mean that non-Americans are forbidden to participate :)"Very true - although 'international' wou..."
Ah, I understand, thanks for elaborating! You're right that the article would benefit from a clarification of some sort. I just wanted to encourage international members. They don't have to feel excluded, because even though they're not able to attend the US events, they can participate by reading in their home countries (therefore addressing all members isn't necessarily a bad thing).
An international readathon or something similar would still be nice, though.
Have not decided what to read this Saturday, but will definitely participate.
I'll be reading in front of my fireplace with my favorite glass of wine and reading.... Saving Grace by Jane Green if I'm not already finished with it. If I am, then I will be reading Paper Towns by John Green. #timetoread
Darn, the one event I'd really love to be a part of, and of course it's THE day I'll be off town in non-stop roleplay event. But acting out novel worthy stuff counts, too. Especially since we go at it for 12 hours at least ;) It counts, right? right?
I'm in the middle of "Mary, called Magdalene" and I'll also be reading, but I doubt it will be for four hours or only during noon to 4 PM. I know I'll have about 45 minutes to an hour on the train in the morning...
I have apparently pledged to read a completely different book to the one I intend to read, but I will do my best to spend four hours reading the right one, Makutu by a married couple of authors Tom Davis, Lydia Davis. It is an old book of my father's, who passed on his love of books and his fascination with all the peoples and places in the world. It is set in the Cook Islands (in the South Pacific).I might also try and start a party in a library and tell everyone it is a US custom.
If I can push my four hours into a different time zone, I will finish Best Kept Secret and start in on Be Careful what you wish for. (both Jeffrey Archer)
I'll be reading Girl Of Nightmares. (The second book of Anna Dressed In Blood) by Kendare Blake.
LOL as much as I want to join this, my family would physically throw me into the ocean if I sat for 4 hours reading a book whilst we are on family vacation.
#timetoread I was reading the third book of shadow and bone. and I'll be reading never never by Colleen Hoover after finished with Shadow and Bone series. :)
I will be reading this shattered world on saturday jan 24 at my house.
Oh, Captain Meghan, why did you not make a Team for Goodreads Readers, there is a staff team.
I'm in and will be reading East of EdenIs there a link to invite others to this event? Can't see it....
I'm excited for this and I will finally be reading If I Stay by Gayle Forman. I have been wanting to read this for ages and I finally got it for christmas so YAY!!! #timetoread
im not sure if i can read on noon-4pm. maybe after 4pm i can do the straight 4 hrs. i will read either Poles Apart or Nine Minutes..#timetoread
i read everyday tho
I will be reading The Duke's Shotgun Wedding (Entangled Scandalous) (Scandalous House of Calydon Series) by Stacy Reid and Her Dangerous Viscount (Rakes & Rebels Book 7 by Cymthia WrightI will be reading at home.
I will also be reading I will be reading The Only Reason for the London Season by Kristin Vayden.
I will be doing more than four hours as I will be sitting my patient.
I will be reading this on Saturday.. Hope I finish it in four hours! :) #timetoread
will read "The Silmarillion" by J.R.R. Tolkien (and edited by his son Christopher Tolkien) this weekend :) hopefully be able to read straight for four hours. #timetoread
Currently reading Unravel Me now, and i will be continuing to read it;)
Gail wrote: "This article could perhaps mention that 'national' refers to the US, and talk about it taking place throughout the US, rather than 'nationwide'."Yup. Would have saved me time I`d rather spend on reading a book than perusing an article not meant for me.
I'll be reading Atonement by Ian McEwan. #timetoread
I'll be reading The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. Or one of the other books on my "currently reading" list.
I'll be reading - not sure on the book yet since I may end up finishing the one I'm reading now, and have a few books I'm reading.
I'll be finishing off
if I don't beforehand, and reading
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This is the first time I''d heard of the challenge, amd the first time I'll be taking part. I'll blog my progress on my book blog at myreadingparadise.blogspot.com.es
Good luck everyone!
Pauline wrote: "will read "The Silmarillion" by J.R.R. Tolkien (and edited by his son Christopher Tolkien) this weekend :) hopefully be able to read straight for four hour..."Good luck with that!
Not from the US but I'm still taking part in this, ha! I will be reading Play As It Lays by Joan Didion.Happy Reading everyone!
I will be working Saturday, but am pledging to read during that period. I will be reading 'Vanessa and her Sister' on my lunch hour and whenever I can sneak in some more time.
I'm making it INTERnational Readathon Day. I'll be reading this Saturday from noon till 4 p.m. local time (UTC +01:00). Greetings from Holland! ;-P
I would love to participate in this! I so would if I did not have to work at that time and date. I will more than likely read on the 24th (as I do everyday), but I just can't during that time. *Sigh* I will be reading Science...For Her! It's funny so far.
Will be reading the After #1by Anna Todd #timetoread
You will totally love that book!! It is truly inspiring!!
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse and/or 2666 by Roberto Bolano
