Not-So Austen Bookclub Read-A-Thon 2014 ~ Winners Announced

[L]

Thank you Booknut! x

[Mithuja]

Hi! This is what will hopefully be my read-a-thon checklist :)

My Read-A-Thon Checklist (Which may change):

1. Read/ listen to one audiobook
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

2. Read two classics
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

3. Do a buddy read with another member of the group
Name: Elevetha
Book: Foundling by D.M. Cornish

4. Read a whole book in one day (must be over 150 pages)
Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk (224 pages)

5. Read something over 500 pages
The Diviners by Libba Bray (578 pages)

6. Finish a series
The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa (Book 4 in the Iron Fey series)

7. Re-read a book
Not too sure yet.

8. Read one book from each of these genres
Romance: Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
Fantasy: The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Sci-fi: More Than This by Patrick Ness
Paranormal: Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Non-fiction: I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
Childrens: Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
Mystery: The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

9. Read one picture book
A Nice Walk in the Jungle by Nan Bodsworth

10. Read one parody novel
The Princess Bride by William Goldman

11. Finish a book you put down halfway
Eve by Anna Carey

12. Watch a film adaption of one book
There Will Be Blood (Based on Oil! by Upton Sinclair)

TOTAL: 18 books, 1 film
Left: 7 books

[Olivia]

15 more to go!:)

[L]

I have only just begun reading 2 books {from my extensive list!}, and so i am already guessing that this is going to take some time!!

[Lady Poppy]

You can do it, Lucinda! I have complete faith in your bookworm skills :D

[L]

Lady Poppy wrote: "You can do it, Lucinda! I have complete faith in your bookworm skills :D"

Thanks x That's so sweet of you :)

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

I have complete and utter confidence in all of you! @Lucinda, I'm positive you'll do well :)

[L]

My amended Checklist ~


The Read-A-Thon Checklist:

1. Listen to 1 audio book ~ The short second life of Bree Tanner {an eclipse novella} by Stephenie Meyer - 4CD’s (5 hours)

2. Read 2 classics ~
Bleak House by Charles Dickens (989 pages) not Inc. Appendices and notes
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (592 pages)

3. Do a ‘Buddy’ read with a friend on Goodreads
Name: Booknut
Book: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (592 pages)

4. Read 1 book in a day (over 150 pages) ~
Horse Haven by Jane Smiley (699 Pages)

5. Read something over 500 pages ~
The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien (1,008 pages) not Inc. Appendix and maps
Film tie-in edition, 2001. ONE VOLUME

6. Finish a series ~ (I actually started and read an entire series!)
“Soul Screamers” series by Rachel Vincent – 6 Books

7. Re-Read a book ~
The girl in the steel corset by Kady Cross (473 pages)

8. Read 1 book from each genre ~
Romance – The dark heroine by Abigail Gibbs (549 pages)
Fantasy – Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas (420 pages)
Science Fiction – Doctor Who: Dark Horizons by Jenny T Colgan (307 pages)
Paranormal – The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon (452 pages)
Non-Fiction – Horse Senses by Susan McBane (154 pages)
Children’s Book – Inkheart by Cornelia Funke (543 pages)
Mystery – The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (593 pages)

9. Read 1 picture book ~
The Twilight Boys – Inside Out by Mel Williams (48 pages) Lots of pictures

10. Read 1 parody novel ~
‘Nightlight’ {a parody} by The Harvard Lampoon (154 pages)
Parody of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight novel

11. Watch a film adaptation of 1 book ~
Twilight (Run time: 117 mins aprox.)

12. Read 1 book you put down halfway –
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse

TOTAL: 22 BOOKS

[Zohal, Co-Moderator]

I'm SO close to finishing my second challenge of finishing a series. I only have 200 pages left ... so hopefully I can finish it in the next two days. Then I can start my buddy read with Lady Poppy. :) :D This is so much fun!

[Lady Poppy]

Whoop! Can't wait to start, Isabelle :)

This is successfully getting me motivated to read. It's so much fun!

[Olivia]

I've been reading so much lately because of this challenge! I love it:)

[L]

Olivia wrote: "I've been reading so much lately because of this challenge! I love it:)"

I have to concur - - it is a great way to motivate you to read more, as the challenge brings out competitive spirit as well as a passion for reading a variety of books & genre.

[Zohal, Co-Moderator]

Lucinda wrote: "Olivia wrote: "I've been reading so much lately because of this challenge! I love it:)"

I have to concur - - it is a great way to motivate you to read more, as the challenge brings out competitive..."

I totally agree! Branching out is always important no matter how scary it is to read something out of ones comfort zone.

[Zohal, Co-Moderator]

I finished Monsters of Men today so 2nd challenge down. :)

I'm currently writing my review on it. ~ Writing reviews has become more and more of a habit nowadays. I always feel like I have to write one after I finish a book.

[L]

I enjoy sharing my opinions on what i have read with others who are interested in listning, and writing a review is often fun {especially if the book has consumed me so much that i might burst if i didn't express my enthusiasm for it!}

[Olivia]

Lucinda wrote: "Olivia wrote: "I've been reading so much lately because of this challenge! I love it:)"

I have to concur - - it is a great way to motivate you to read more, as the challenge brings out competitive..."

Exactly:)

[Elevetha]

Quick question!

So when you say "Read 1 book in a day (over 150 pages)" , that means that you can start a book at, say, 10 pm on Thursday and as long as you finish it before 10 pm on Friday, it counts? Just a 24 hour thing, right?

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

Elevetha wrote: "Quick question!

So when you say "Read 1 book in a day (over 150 pages)" , that means that you can start a book at, say, 10 pm on Thursday and as long as you finish it before 10 pm on Friday, it c..."

Yep. As long as it's within a 24 hour period :)

[Elevetha]

Cool! That's what I thought:)

[Zohal, Co-Moderator]

Question: If I read two picture books and both fit into the genre of either a Children's book or a Picture book, then could I count each of them for one genre?

For Example if I read two Dr.Seuss books, would I be able to place one of them as my Picture Book Challenge and the other one as my Children's book challenge?

Does that make sense?

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

Isabelle wrote: "Question: If I read two picture books and both fit into the genre of either a Children's book or a Picture book, then could I count each of them for one genre?

For Example if I read two Dr.Seuss b..."

That makes perfect sense. And the answer is yes, you could.

[L]

My checklist is changing due to not having certain books to read.

Changed titles will be as follows ...

6). Finish a series
*note: this will no longer be Soul Screamers by Rachel Vincent

House of night series by PC Cast
- 8 books total {as i don't own the latest books in this lengthy series}

*Marked, Betrayed, Untaimed, Chosen, Tempted, Hunted, Burned and Awakened.

7). Re-Read a book
*Note: this will no longer be 'The girl in the steel corset by Kady cross.

The book i shall be reading instead is Watership Down by Richard Adams

and finally...

8). Romance genre book {the dark heroine by abigail gibbs}, i wont be reading as no longer have the book.

*Note: this will be replaced by Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte {as it is also a romance}.


- I will amend the changes to my list and also to my bookshelf.

[L]

So, here we go again {apologies for all the changes!}...


My amended Checklist ~


The Read-A-Thon Checklist:

1. Listen to 1 audio book ~ The short second life of Bree Tanner {an eclipse novella} by Stephenie Meyer - 4CD’s (5 hours)

2. Read 2 classics ~
Bleak House by Charles Dickens (989 pages) not Inc. Appendices and notes
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (592 pages)

3. Do a ‘Buddy’ read with a friend on Goodreads
Name: Booknut
Book: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (592 pages)

4. Read 1 book in a day (over 150 pages) ~
Horse Haven by Jane Smiley (699 Pages)

5. Read something over 500 pages ~
The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien (1,008 pages) not Inc. Appendix and maps
Film tie-in edition, 2001. ONE VOLUME

6. Finish a series ~ (I actually started and read an entire series!)
“House of Night” series by PC Cast - 8 books in total.
*Marked, Betrayed, Untamed, Chosen, Tempted, Hunted, Burned and Awakened.

7. Re-Read a book ~
Watership Down by Richard Adams (478 pages)

8. Read 1 book from each genre ~
Romance –Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (592 pages)
Fantasy – Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas (420 pages)
Science Fiction – Doctor Who: Dark Horizons by Jenny T Colgan (307 pages)
Paranormal – The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon (452 pages)
Non-Fiction – Horse Senses by Susan McBane (154 pages)
Children’s Book – Inkheart by Cornelia Funke (543 pages)
Mystery – The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (593 pages)

9. Read 1 picture book ~
The Twilight Boys – Inside Out by Mel Williams (48 pages) Lots of pictures

10. Read 1 parody novel ~
‘Nightlight’ {a parody} by The Harvard Lampoon (154 pages)
Parody of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight novel

11. Watch a film adaptation of 1 book ~
Twilight (Run time: 117 mins aprox.)

12. Read 1 book you put down halfway –
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse

TOTAL: 22 BOOKS

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

8 more days left!! Get reading XD

And remember, when you're finished, be sure to message me via GR with your completed checklist.

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

Quick Notice!!

I know you guys have all been super-duper busy - either with work, trips away, or the start of the school term - so I'm extending the Read-A-Thon to the 10th of February.

That's 5 extra days!

Hopefully this means we'll be getting more finished checklists sent into me via Goodreads messaging + you guys can relax a little and no freak out over the number of books to finish :)

So keep up the good work guys, and don't forget to send in your finished checklists!! <3

[Olivia]

Wow! Thanks Booknut:)

[Zohal, Co-Moderator]

Booknut wrote: "Quick Notice!!

I know you guys have all been super-duper busy - either with work, trips away, or the start of the school term - so I'm extending the Read-A-Thon to the 10th of February.

That's 5 ..."

Thanks Booknut! =) =D <3

[Mithuja]

Booknut wrote: "Quick Notice!!

I know you guys have all been super-duper busy - either with work, trips away, or the start of the school term - so I'm extending the Read-A-Thon to the 10th of February.

That's 5 ..."

Thanks Booknut! This is awesome! :D

[L]

Thank you so much Booknut!! :)

[Janis Kay]

Thank you!!!!!!!! So so so so much! I still need a buddy to read with><

[L]

I am so behind with my reading list *cries*...thanks for the extra time!

[Elevetha]

Hey, Booknut, if I read two books for the buddy read(Foundling Monster Blood Tattoo #1), can I count one of them (The Blue Castle) for the classic read? I thought I read somewhere that you could.

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

Elevetha wrote: "Hey, Booknut, if I read two books for the buddy read(Foundling Monster Blood Tattoo #1), can I count one of them (The Blue Castle) for the classic read? I thought I read somewhere that you could."

Yes you definitely can :)

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

Don't forget that today is the last day of the Read-A-Thon!

Be sure to finish up your checklists as best you can. Even if you didn't complete it fully, you could still be in the running to win some awesome prizes.

I'll be closing checklist entries by the end of tomorrow, so start sending them in to me via GR messaging!

A big thanks to everyone who participated - even if you didn't complete the checklist (e.g. like myself, who still has a few books left to go!) you still managed to make a dent in your reading list and GR reading goal for 2014. You should be very proud of yourselves!!

Looking forward to receiving your checklists!
~BN101

[L]

Thanks for holding such a great event!

Like yourself, i have not quite finished the checklist - - but then i did challenge myself at 22 books!!

It has been such fun :)

[Elevetha]

Booknut wrote: "Elevetha wrote: "Hey, Booknut, if I read two books for the buddy read(Foundling Monster Blood Tattoo #1), can I count one of them (The Blue Castle) for the classic read? I thought I read somewhere..."

Woot!!

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

Hey guys!

Just wanted to say thanks to those who have already sent in their checklists to me. I've received four so far, and I can't wait to see more!

For those who haven't already, you have until the end of today (the 11th of Feb) to send them in :)

~ BN101

[Elevetha]

*bounces up and down*

[Olivia]

I can't wait:)

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

The Read-A-Thon is complete!

The first four people that sent their checklists in have won a mystery prize pack, comprising of several great ebook titles! They are (in order):

- Elevetha (20 books, 1 film)
- Isabelle (12 books, 1 film)
- Olivia (11 books, 1 film)
- Mithuja (11 books, 1 film)

A big congratulations to these bookworms, and an even bigger thank you to everyone who participated in the Read-A-Thon! You guys made it so much fun, and it never could have happened without all of you :)

Stay tuned to the 'Bookworm Events' folder for more exciting group events! <3

[Elevetha]

Wow!! Congratulations to Isabelle, Olivia, and Mithuja!

Thanks for the fantastic challenge and prizes, Booknut!!

[Olivia]

Wow! Thank you Booknut and congratulations Elevetha, Isabelle, and Mithuja!!

[Zohal, Co-Moderator]

Thank you Booknut! Congrats Elevetha, Olivia & Mithuja! :) :D

[Mithuja]

Thank you so much Booknut for hosting such an insanely fun event!! And congratulations to Elevetha, Isabelle and Olivia!! :)

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

You're all welcome <3

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

Winners be sure to check your e-mails - all prize packs have been sent :)

[Zohal, Co-Moderator]

Booknut wrote: "Winners be sure to check your e-mails - all prize packs have been sent :)"

Thanks Booknut! They're really cool books :)

[L]

Congrats to all winners!! Amazing :)

I look forward to more fun events...

[Olivia]

Thanks:)Awesome books! I can't wait to read them!!