Candy's 2nd Read-A-Thon

[Candy]

Looking forward to another read-a-thon :)

[Candy]

TBR

Books


Graphic Novels


Audiobooks

[Ann A]

I keep forgetting that Hitchhiker's Guide has several books in the series. I need to put them on my TBR list. Good luck with the RAT!

[Ana]

I have Saga on my TBR as well!
Have you listened to first two Hitchhiker books on audio as well? Would you recommend it?

[Candy]

Ann A wrote: "I keep forgetting that Hitchhiker's Guide has several books in the series. I need to put them on my TBR list. Good luck with the RAT!"

Thanks :)

[Candy]

Ana wrote: "I have Saga on my TBR as well!
Have you listened to first two Hitchhiker books on audio as well? Would you recommend it?"

I've listened to the second book on audio and it was amazing. I think they're all read by Martin Freeman and he did such a great job giving all the characters such different voices. I would recommend :)

[Candy]

Opening Survey

1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?

Maine

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?

The New Hunger

3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?

cookie dough bites

4) Tell us a little something about yourself!

I have 2 cats

5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?

Something I'm going to do differently is listening to audiobooks to give my eyes a rest.

[Ana]

Candy wrote: "Ana wrote: "I have Saga on my TBR as well!
Have you listened to first two Hitchhiker books on audio as well? Would you recommend it?"

I've listened to the second book on audio and it was amazing...."

I might give them a try! I've only read the first book in the series and I+m looking for new good audiobooks.

Are you reading The New Hunger right now? How do you like it?
Warm Bodies was one of the two books I ordered online for the first time and I still remember the excitement of opening the package.

[Beth]

I love Douglas Adams! I've never listened to the books on audio though.

[JudithAnn]

Have fun today! Looks like you've got a nice mix of books on your TBR! Happy reading from Judith @ leeswammes' blog (https://leeswammes.wordpress.com)

[Candy]

Ana wrote: "Candy wrote: "Ana wrote: "I have Saga on my TBR as well!
Have you listened to first two Hitchhiker books on audio as well? Would you recommend it?"

I've listened to the second book on audio and i..."

I decided to start with Midwinterblood, but I'll probably be reading The New Hunger next

[Candy]

Hours 1-6 Update

Currently Reading:


Pages Read: 228
Books Finshed: 0
Total Books Finished: 0

[Ana]

Midwinterblood is on my TBR as well (although not on this readathon's tbr). It seems like something I'd like. I have started Blood Red, Snow White a long long time ago but had to return it to library before I have finished it and it was really interesting and unusual as I can remember. I'd like to finish it when I get a chance.

[Candy]

Ana wrote: "Midwinterblood is on my TBR as well (although not on this readathon's tbr). It seems like something I'd like. I have started Blood Red, Snow White a long long time ago but had to ret..."


I'm so glad I read it, it was even better than I was expecting. I had just recently heard of Marcus Sedgwick and ordered a couple of his books but now I feel like I need to get them all :)

[Kim]

I loved The Hitchhiker's Guide, but just never got around to any of the others. I hope you're having a great time!

[Ana]

Candy wrote: "Ana wrote: "Midwinterblood is on my TBR as well (although not on this readathon's tbr). It seems like something I'd like. I have started Blood Red, Snow White a long long time ago bu..."

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Candy]

Hours 7-12 Update

Currently Reading:


Pages Read: 301
Books Finished: 1
Total Books Finished: 1

[Colona Public Library]

Ahh Saga is one of my favorite graphic novels at the moment! Hope you get to them this readathon! ~Ashley

[Candy]

Mid-Event Survey!
1. What are you reading right now? The New Hunger

2. How many books have you read so far? Finished 1, but in the middle of 2 more

3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?Saga, Vol. 4

4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those? not really

5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?

[N.]

Mm mm cookie dough bites sound pretty good right now! I have leftover chocolate cake that I might turn to soon...

[Candy]

Hours 13-18 Update

Currently Reading:


Pages Read: 199
Books Finished: 2
Total Books Finished: 3

[Candy]

Closing Survey!

1. Which hour was most daunting for you? definitely hour 15, I had to give in and take a nap

2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a reader engaged for next year? I'm really enjoying the audiobooks for the Hitchhiker's Guide series, they're entertaining

3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next season?

4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?

5. How many books did you read? 6

6. What were the names of the books you read? Midwinterblood, The New Hunger, Life, The Universe and Everything, Saga Vols. 4 & 5, The Grownup

7. Which book did you enjoy most?
Midwinterblood

8. Which did you enjoy least?
The Grownup

9. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time? I will be participating next time

[Candy]

Hours 19-24 Update

Pages Read: 297
Total Pages Read: 1,025
Books Finished: 3
Total Books Finished: 6