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Never done a read-a-thon but heard of them. I'm interested.
I`ve done some that were for only weekend read-a-thon. Weekly would be great.
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yep liked the concept waiting for the date!!!!
'Read-a-thon' is sounding like it can be a good excuse for buying good books. I'm in :)
Maya wrote: "I'll be getting an ebook so the page #s may be off"It`s easier if you follow the pages from a hardcover when you read a ebbok
I have a book that I have started reading already, it is not very interesting yet, but it is a part of a buddy read so I intend to finish, but need the pressure of a deadline, if you will. So can I use that book for the September 5th-11th read-a-thon? Or does it need to be a book that we start on the 5th?
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I'm sorry, but it has to be read in that duration :)
Ruchi wrote: "Kelly wrote: "I have a book that I have started reading already, it is not very interesting yet, but it is a part of a buddy read so I intend to finish, but need the pressure of a deadline, if you..."
That's fine, thanks
That's fine, thanks
Hi Ruchi. Do you have any particular format in mind for posts in the readathon thread?
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No. Since it's your own page/book limit, I'm thinking of giving the readers their own space to post their books. However, make sure you're updating the books in one single thread.
Since the Read-A-Thons are now up is it okay to create our selves a thread, or should we wait until we official start?
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Yes, you could post your books, but start reading only on the official start date :)
I'm currently reading a book. So does this mean I have to start a new book?
Another question: How are our updates supposed to be in one post if there is more than one topic? I'm new to this way and a little confused. Do I make my posts all in topic #1 or in each individual one as the time goes on?
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Only those books will be counted which you'll read withing the duration of the Readathon. So, for the first readathon, only those books read between 5th to 11th september will be counted and for the second one, books read between 14th to 20th september. So, the book you're currently reading will not be counted.
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You are going to update all the books you read for the first readathon in https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... and for the second readathon in https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
whoops!Guess I've miss this event, does it still continues?
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Yes, it does.
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Yes yes, sorry I haven;t been online lately :(
So, in a read-a-thon, a time limit and a page limit is set. Within that time limit, we try to complete the page/book limit as quickly as possible. The entire point of a read-a-thon is to set high goals for yourself and push yourself to read as much as possible.
For eg, suppose a goal is : 1000 pages, 1 week. Thus, one has to try completing 1000 pages within one week.
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WHAT I HAVE IN MIND FOR THE GROUP
Time limit, I set. Page limit, you decide. Every once in a while, I will set up a time limit and post the dates for a particular read-a-thon in this thread itself. All you have to do is decide on a book limit/page limit for yourself and try your best to complete your goals!
Post all queries and suggestions below.
Happy Reading!