Third Read-a-Thon - Intro Post

[Michelle, Mod Assistant]

Hello! A while back you guys asked for another read-a-thon and here it is! Since this will be our third and final read-a-thon for the 2015 year, we wanted to give as many members as possible a chance to participate. With so many members from all over the world this can be a real challenge. So this time around, instead of our usual 24-hour format, we’re doing a whole week of read-a-thonning.

We’re well into the eleventh month of our twelve month challenge and, wow, look at what we’ve accomplished already! We hope you’ve all been able to read some great books, make some new friends, pick up some new reading recommendations, explore genres you never have, and really challenge yourself! We also hope you’ll be joining us next year for the 2016 challenge. With all that we’ve accomplished for the year in mind, let’s make this the best read-a-thon we’ve had and really end the year on a high note! Come read! Come participate! Come have a whole lot of bookish fun!

How does this work?
If you’re new to read-a-thons, don't worry! They're very simple. You make a commitment to read as much as you can for a set period of time and then you do it. There are often games, challenges, and prizes associated with the event but, for the most part, it's about reading and camaraderie.

For our read-a-thon, we'll be committing to read as much as we can for one week. There will be games, progress posts, discussions for participants to join in on as well as plenty of encouragement along the way. If you're still lagging behind on your 2015 Reading Challenge and you want to make that final push, this is the perfect opportunity!

How much do I have to read?
There isn’t a set amount you are required to read to participate. Many people choose to set personal goals for themselves but the idea is just to read as much as you can for the week and see what you end up with at the end. It’s all in good fun!

When is this happening?

START:
Monday, November 30th @ 12:00AM (EST)

END:
Sunday, December 6th @ 11:59 PM (EST)

If you don't live in EST, you can find your start time here.

How do I participate?
All you have to do to join up is to read! But read-a-thons are always much more fun if you participate in the games, join the discussion, and track your progress so we strongly encourage everyone to take part in that.

Where do I participate?
Keep on eye on the Read-a-Thon folder for updates, progress reports, and more! They'll start being posted closer to or after the event starts.

As in the past, we'll be posting little games and challenges for you guys to engage in along the way. We'll be posting new games every 12 hours throughout the week in the Read-a-Thon folder but you'll have all week to join in if you missed anything. The discussions and games keep the event active and lively so, again, we strongly encourage participation. Come play along and have some fun!

[Aeron]

im in!!! ill commit to ten above books...

[Shelia]

Five for me!

[Jennifer]

6 for me :)

[De Anna]

I'll commit to 2 books since i have work.

[Brittany (booksandbottles)]

Don't forget to post links to your twitter/instagram if you are going to be posting updates on there as well so people can follow your journey through which book you are reading!!

[Chickadee]

Hmm. I am intrigued and count me in! I don't know if I'll be ambitious enough to read more than 1 book, but I look forward to the fun! :)

[Kelly]

Sounds fun!. It will give me the push I need to finish my list!

[Sarah]

I like the idea of a week Long read-a-thon! I am going to try and read 2-3 books that week!

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[Zaz, Mood Minion]

I'll join too! I don't know how many books I'll succeed to finish (probably 1-2, I don't think I'll succeed to increase my reading time), but I'm looking forward to the games, they are interesting :)

[Laura, Mod]

I'm hoping I can get at least 2 books done that week. I know my plan could use the progress!

Mallory > If that's a link, it doesn't appear to be working ;)

[Jasmine]

I wish this started the upcoming Monday since that's when Thanksgiving break would happen.

[Kasper]

Sounds fun! I'll try to read 2 or 3 books at least. I wish I could read more but I have to work u.u anyway, I have a lot of books that I bought recently and I haven't read yet

[Laura, Mod]

Jasmine > I considered Thanksgiving break since there is so much free time for me. But I was afraid many people would be busy with family engagements.

I hope you're still able to participate some!

[Manju]

nice idea....

i can read any books,right??

i am also joining. i am not giving the number of books i am going to read. i would read as much as possible.

[Michelle, Mod Assistant]

Yes, Manju, you can read any books you want. I think most will use it to catch up on their reading challenge but if you're already done or want to do side reads that is totally up to you.

[Michelle, Mod Assistant]

I am definitely going to be there with you guys! I'm aiming for 2-4 books.

[Mariana]

I'm in and trying out for 2, maybe 3 books, who knows :)

[Biblio]

I'll try to read 10 books. I'm so behind on my reading. So many great books, so little time.

[Charity]

I wish it was this week too since I'm off all week. I work the week of the readathon but I will try to get at least one or two books.

[Michelle]

I'm looking forward to this!

[Lisa]

Jeez...10 & 16 books in one week? I'm gonna try for 3, but that's pretty insane for me!!! How do y'all read that many books in a week? I can't even read that many in a month. Just wondering what your secrets are?

[Michelle]

Having an audiobook for the read a thon helps, so that you can be "reading" even when you're driving or exercising or eating etc.

[Marta]

I am going to join! I don't think I can increase my reading time much, I already have been reading pretty much all my free time. I usually read 2-4 books per week, depending on how long they are.

Lisa, easy to hit multiple if you read children books or novellas - although I still would not go above five...I read at least five around 100 pages in the last month, and my current one is 110 :)

[Michelle, Mod Assistant]

Lisa, I find having an e-book (on my phone/Kindle app), audiobook, and physical book going at the same time means that no matter where I am or what I am doing I always have a book and I can always read.

Also, when you're doing a read-a-thon, it's good to have some shorter/easier books in the mix to help you stay motivated.

[Kme_17]

I going try this . sounds fun.

[Veena]

I am in! I shall be ambitious for once commit for four books!

[Sophie]

Yay it is a very good idea to do a week-long challenge, I'm definitely in. Plus, it starts just when I leave to go to work, and I already have one hour of reading time in the train ;)

I'm not going to set a number of books, because I want to finish the challenge during this week and it's going to depend on what I can read until the 30th! There are a few books I want to read before next year's challenge, so the quicker I finish this one, the better...

[Zaz, Mood Minion]

Lisa, don't forget that everybody doesn't read at the same speed! (usually there are the medium speed and the fast speed which is twice the medium!). Holidays help of course, as easier reads (like children or YA books). Anyway 10-16 books/week are impressive from my point of view :)

[Lisa]

If I knew how to make my Nook do audio on Kindle or Nook books, I'm sure my number would increase big time. I just don't know how to do it or if it's possible. And, I always have my Nook with me, read every chance I get.
I didn't realize children's books were included (don't know why, they're books,).
I'm new to the read-a-thons, and to this group so please bare with me.
I really do envy those fast readers though! I normally read 309+ page ebooks so it takes me a few days. I'm pretty excited to be in on this one!

[ines]

I'll try to read 5 books! Usually that's the amount of books I read in one month.

[Jenny]

Count me in :)

[Michelle, Mod Assistant]

Lisa, that's no problem! And don't feel obligated to read 10-15 books. It isn't about how much you can read or how quickly you can read, it's just about reading and having fun. So do whatever you're comfortable with and have lots of fun!

[Amber]

Awesome! I'm excited! My goal is to read 5 books minimum!!

[Deauna]

I'll join as well. I can't promise too many books read because I have a demanding job, but I'll read as many as I can during the week. This'll help me with this final push in the challenge.

[Erica]

I'm in too! I'll aim for 2-5 books from my challenges, and as many children's books as baby has patience for :)

[Amy]

I'll shoot for five!

[Luisa]

I'll join it! :)
Its going to be tricky because i work during the day and have a million of others activities, but i will try read 5 books (my aim is finish at least 3 books and read-but-maybe-not-finish 2 others books).

[Anne]

I'll be joining but i won't have a goal just i'll be reading as much as i can even during breaks at work ! I haven't read as much as i wanted this year. I hope this week of reading will help.

[Jody]

I'm in! I'm planning on reading one doorstop, and anything else is a bonus.

[Taryn]

I'm in! My goal will be 10, but I am definitely hoping to be aound 15 or so!

[Tanya]

I am in. I have some catching up to do! My goal is 5.

[Victoria]

I'm hoping to finish 3 or 4 books during the read-a-thon :) Looking forward to it!

[Kaye]

I'm in...

[Biblio]

I picked 10 books because its a nice round number. My usual reading speed averages out to about a book a week.

[Jennifer]

I'm in, going to go aim for 6 or 7 books :-)

[Empressa]

I know I can most likely do one novel a day but I'll set my goal as "more than 4" lol

[Debra]

I'm in will try for 4 books

[Jennifer]

Count me in. I'm not going to say how many books because honestly not sure how much reading i'll be able to get in. Hopefully we have lot of fun regardless of how many books everyone reads.