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Lena's Read-a-Thon Home (July 2025)
Lena wrote: "I am extremely frustrated so far. I was looking so forward to this read-a-thon because by nature I am a night owl and with the 7 p.m. start time I was looking forward to an awesome start before I g...":(
Sorry to hear that. I hope you can relax and enjoy the end. Something is better than nothing.
I wasn't sure if I would be joining this time around. I recently went through a divorce and now share custody of my child with my ex. This R-A-T happens to fall on my weekend with my daughter and those weekends are very precious to me. However, I know there will be times she will be sleeping or doing her "own thing" as sometimes mom is "boring" to a 10 year old. So, I decided to sign up and read when I can. Although, I might not read the entire day (or even attempt to), I will likely get some reading done.
So, I will see y'all there. I will select some books later in the week as my possible pile!
I'm so sorry that you've been through that, & I hope that the RAT provides a bit of a distraction! Remember that it's not a contest! Thinking of you.
My TBR Pile for the October 2019 R-A-T. I have already started most of these books, but hopefully the R-A-T will help me focus on getting some of them finished.
I will be joining in on the fun on April 25th and using this thread to track my progress
I will be joining in again! However, once I start reading I tend to forget to come back and update my little thread here. I will attempt to be better about it this time (and also better about not letting life distract me from reading)
You must come and update! At least what you read in the end. Inquiring minds want to know! ;)
A couple days late, but here is my wrap up post.Time Spent Reading: 16 hrs
Total Pages Read: 456 Pages
Books Read:
(finished),
(Progress),
(Progress)
That sounds like a great readathon. Way to go!
Lena wrote: "A couple days late, but here is my wrap up post.Time Spent Reading: 16 hrs
Total Pages Read: 456 Pages
Books Read:
(finished), [bookcover:The Re..."Great job, Lena! Thanks for sharing! :) How was The Library of the Lost and Found? It's in my long-term TBR. See you in October!
Elyse wrote: "Great job, Lena! Thanks for sharing! :) How was The Library of the Lost and Found? It's in my long-term TBR. See you in October!."It was okay. It was a very quick read and I liked the main characters well enough. Some of the plot was a bit hard to believe, BUT overall the story was decent.
Lena wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Great job, Lena! Thanks for sharing! :) How was The Library of the Lost and Found? It's in my long-term TBR. See you in October!."It was okay. It was a very quick read and I liked t..."
Well, that's good to know!
I will be using this thread again for the October 2020 Read-a-Thon
For this read-a-thon I will likely finish up some of the MANY books I've already started for challenges and stuff or ones that are due back to the library soon. I like to have LOTS of options available. Assuming I don't finish any of these before the start of the Read-a-Thon here is my tentative pile:
Lena wrote: "For this read-a-thon I will likely finish up some of the MANY books I've already started for challenges and stuff or ones that are due back to the library soon. I like to have LOTS of options avail..."Oh I still need to read The Conference of the Birds! Thanks for reminding me! I enjoyed The Zookeeper's Wife. And the movie!
Welcome back! The Zookeepers wife was good and those Cranberry Cove books sound perfect for fall!
Lena wrote: "For this read-a-thon I will likely finish up some of the MANY books I've already started for challenges and stuff or ones that are due back to the library soon. ..."Same here.
Hope you have a great readathon Lena!
I will be using this thread for the April, 2021 read-a-thon! As the dates get closer I will post a TBR Pile.
I am SUCH a mood reader that I never know what will catch my eye. However, I like to start the read-a-thon with a LARGE pile of possible reads in a variety of genres to keep me from just wondering aimless through my shelves.So, here is my "Possible Reads" selections for this read-a-thon:
Of course, I may add more as the mood strikes me. Haha!
Ambitious pile with a lot to choose from -- we're almost there on the big day :0)
Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Ambitious pile with a lot to choose from -- we're almost there on the big day :0)"Even with all my choices, I woke up this morning (I can see my bookshelves from my bed) and kept thinking..."I need to add that one to my pile for tomorrow"
I know, I added another too. Need to take a picture of my TBR pile today.
First Check-In (April 2021 R-a-T)Well I got off to to a slow start. I had an unexepected life matter keep me up most of last night and after having some normality return right about the time for the read-a-thon to start (7 am my time) I excitedly got comfy in my chair with I Was Told It Would Get Easier by one of my favorite authors, Abbi Waxman. I read a few pages and last about 10 minutes into that first hour and promptly fell asleep!
I woke up about 10:30 not sure where I was or what day it was. When I noticed the variety of drinks and snacks on my side table and the huge stack of books setting next to my chair I remembered "oh crap, the read-a-thon" Since 10:30 fell smack in the middle of a "sprint hour" I picked up The Lost Apothecary and settled down to read for the remainder of the sprint hour and then a bit more.
So all I've accomplished so far is that I've read for about an hour total. Pages read dismissal (37 pages TOTAL). BUT I think hopefully my best hours of this read-a-thon are still ahead of me.
I will spend a few more moments trying to catch up on some of the online fun and then it is back to my chair, my tea and my books! Hopefully, less napping and more reading will be accomplished this afternoon.
Over on the Main Dewey Website Shawn (aka Mr. Geek) asked "Are you a coffee drinker or a tea drinker? "I am mainly a coffee drinker! I LOVE a nice hot cup of coffee flavored with my favorite creamers (usually some flavor of caramel or cinnamon). However, I can't stand decaf coffee. And recently, I've begun to have some pretty severe issues with my sinuses. One thing to avoid when struggle with sinus pain and inflammation is caffeine. I am a caffeine fiend. BUT instead it has been strongly suggested that I stick with herbal teas (no caffeine) and light on the sugar for the time being. So today I am drinking a peach tea with just a tad bit of sugar. Hoping the hot liquid will relieve my sinus passages, but for sure missing my hot coffee!
Opening Survey!1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? - Amarillo, Texas (USA)
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? There are several I've been wanting to read. I think I am really looking forward to finishing The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? Almond M&Ms (my R-a-T tradition)
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! I am a divorced mom to a lovely 12 year old little girl. I also have several furbabies, 2 cats (Sarah and Cooper) and 1 dog (Piper). We also have 2 fish to complete the menagerie.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? I am not sure what I will do differently. I always want to increase my actual time spent reading. I have these lofty goals and then life seems to always intrude.
What are some ways that you track your readathon? If you use a planner, I would love to see some pictures! I'm pretty boring. I just make written notes in a plain notebook with times, # of pages read, and titles. Nothing fancy.
Hi Lena, sorry to hear you had a bit of a false start! Hope everything is now on track for you.I've got a spreadsheet to track each hour and a print off of the bingo sheet to scribble on but that's about it.
Kate wrote: "Hi Lena, sorry to hear you had a bit of a false start! Hope everything is now on track for you.I've got a spreadsheet to track each hour and a print off of the bingo sheet to scribble on but that'..."
I've been struggling with sinus issues that keep me from sleeping comfortably at night and yet the medication makes me overly tired. At the same time I was told yesterday to "severely limit" my caffeine and sugar intake to try to reduce the inflammation. It was just a combination of not much quality sleep last night, the morning dose of my medicine, sitting somewhat upright in a comfy chair and a warm furry cat snoring away in my lap that sort of just put me to sleep I guess.
I'm about to get offline and back to reading. If I let myself, I'd spend the entire time chatting online with other readers and get no actual reading done. lol
Half Point Check InCurrent Time: 7 p.m. (CST)
Total Time Read So Far: 6 hours & 1 minute
Total Pages Read So Far: 253 Pages
Books Finished: NONE
Books Read From:
Mid-Event Survey:1. What are you reading right now? I have several books in progress as I tend to switch between them as I start feeling "tired" The main ones right now are:
and
2. How many books have you read so far? I haven't finished any yet
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon? I would like to finish up
and
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those? My start was a bit delayed because I fell asleep right at the start and took a long nap, however not too many disruptions since then...just stopping to refresh snacks and drinks.
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far? How many pages I've read overall so far...253 Pages (which for me is great because I tend to be a slow reader)
Lena wrote: "Mid-Event Survey:1. What are you reading right now? I have several books in progress as I tend to switch between them as I start feeling "tired" The main ones right now are: [bookcover:The Lost Ap..."
Looks like you had a good variety of books to switch out. Hope you had fun!
Closing SurveyHow would you assess your reading overall? Meh...the amount of time I read was mediocre. I've done better at other R-a-Ts, but I've also done worse.
Did you have a strategy, and if so, did you stick to it? My strategy was to at LEAST participate in ALL of the sprints. However, this did not happen. I did participate at least partially in 5 of them though.
What was your favorite snack? My Almond M&Ms, although I've been making a little salad lately with cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese topped with balsamic vinegar and I made some of that during the read-a-thon as a "snack" and it was delicious.
April 2021 Read-a-Thon Wrap Up.So I didn't read nearly as much as I would have liked. I am on medication currently that causes me to get extremely drowsy so after taking that both in the AM and PM I fell asleep for a couple of long "naps".
I also did not finish a single book during the read-a-thon. I often switch between multiple books and this time was no exception. However, I did finish I Was Told It Would Get Easier by Abbi Waxman shortly after the read-a-thon officially ended. I LOVE this author and this is her most recent book so I was super excited it was available at my library! I can say I was not disappointed at all! A wonderful book and great for any mom going through the teen years with a daughter.
So, my totals:
Total Time Read: 7 hours and 47 minutes
Total Pages Read: 334 Pages
I will be participating in the Reverse Read-a-Thon and using this same thread.
August 2021 Reverse Read-a-Thon Mid-RaT Update (11:45 a.m. CST)
Total Time Spent Reading: 8 hrs 37 min
Total Pages Read: 376 Pages
Books Finished:
Lena wrote: "August 2021 Reverse Read-a-Thon Mid-RaT Update (11:45 a.m. CST)
Total Time Spent Reading: 8 hrs 37 min
Total Pages Read: 376 Pages
Books Finished:
"Nice going Lena!
Final Wrap Up (August 2021 R-R-a-T)Total Time Read: 12 hrs 1 min
Total Pages Read: 490 Pages
Books Finished:
Other Books Read From:
Lena wrote: "Final Wrap Up (August 2021 R-R-a-T)Total Time Read: 12 hrs 1 min
Total Pages Read: 490 Pages
Books Finished:
Other Books Read From:..."
I have
from BOTM, have you finished it and/or did you enjoy what you read? I hated
. I've tried another of Mitchell's books
and hated that as well. I may try one more someday but I just think he's not an author for me.
Elyse wrote: "Lena wrote: "Final Wrap Up (August 2021 R-R-a-T)Total Time Read: 12 hrs 1 min
Total Pages Read: 490 Pages
Books Finished:
Other Books Read From:..."
I ..."
I haven't finished In a Book Club Far Away yet (I tend to read several books at once so it takes me a while to actually finish books). However, so far I am enjoying it. It is pretty "typical" so far of these sorts of "female friendship" books.
Cloud Atlas is a bit odd for my liking, BUT it was a book for a challenge so I am trying to finish.
I am not 100% sure how much I will be participating this time. I softheartedly agreed to help a friend in need this weekend and I don't think I'll have much reading time. However, I plan to read and participate when I can.
My list of possible reads include:
Every minute read will be a win, Lena! I hope you’ll have some time to relax and read.
Ohh Cloud Atlas! You know, spending time with a friend in need is something you’ll never regret. There will always be another readathon.
Lena wrote: "Lena's October 2018 Read-a-Thon Book PileInstead of starting new books I will be attempting to finish some of the many books I have started and then put down for whatever reason (I currently have..."
NICE!! You have a lot to choose from. Oh I love your name...lol :-)
Hope you got some reading time in, Lena! See you in April hopefully!
I will be using my thread again for this read-a-thon. I am starting to sort through my books and can't wait til it is closer and I can form my pile!
Lena wrote: "I will be using my thread again for this read-a-thon. I am starting to sort through my books and can't wait til it is closer and I can form my pile!"Welcome back, Lena!
I had technical difficulties yesterday so wasn't able to participate online during the read-a-thon. However, I did try to get some reading done. Here is my results:
Total Time Read: 11 hours & 14 minutes (not bad since I am dealing with some health issues that result in extreme fatigue)
Total Pages Read: 400 pages
I didn't finish any books completely but read significant chunks from:
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Oh man, I'm sorry! That sucks! Give yourself a break, you had good intentions. Our bodies can be assholes! Hope you got to relax and read this afternoon.