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[Elyse]

Leni wrote: "That's a great result! I got about five hours sleep plus a couple of breaks. I should tally up my pages too. The kids kept track as they read, but I wasn't that organised this time. And converting ..."

Thanks Leni! It was so nice to only juggle physical books and just a handful. No page count acrobatics! lol

[Elyse]

Stephanie wrote: "Great job, Elyse!!"

Thank you Stephanie!

[Susan]

Elyse wrote: "Wrap-Up
Total Time Read: 16 hours 15 minutes
Total Breaks/Sleep: 7 hours 45 minutes
Total Pages Read: 997
Total Time Listened: 0
Books Finished: 3
[book..."

Way to go! And you got some sleep, too. And leftover snacks, I hope. Happy Dewey’s Readathon #? See you next time!

[Elyse]

Susan wrote: "Way to go! And you got some sleep, too. And leftover snacks, I hope. Happy Dewey’s Readathon #? See you next time!..."

Yes, so many leftover snacks! lol.

[Ann A]

Elyse wrote: "Wrap-Up
Total Time Read: 16 hours 15 minutes
Total Breaks/Sleep: 7 hours 45 minutes
Total Pages Read: 997
Total Time Listened: 0
Books Finished: 3
[book..."

Wow, Elyse - 997 pages is fantastic! (I'm like you - can't 'cheat' on page counts either ;) It seems you found a good balance between reading and sleeping. I've never been able to do the whole 24 hours and have given up trying.

Hopefully the stars will align so I can participate next time. I missed hanging out with all of you!

[Elyse]

Ann A wrote: "Wow, Elyse - 997 pages is fantastic! (I'm like you - can't 'cheat' on page counts either ;) It seems you found a good balance between reading and sleeping. I've never been able to do the whole 24 hours and have given up trying.

Hopefully the stars will align so I can participate next time. I missed hanging out with all of you!..."

Oh yes sleep is precious. I've made it 24 hours ONCE. lol. I can usually get about 20 but I couldn't this time around. Ah well. Hoping to see you next time!

[Elyse]

I'm baaaaaack for July's Reverse Readathon!

[Susan]

Hi Elyse! Glad to see you’re back!

[Leni]

Yay! I am too, sort of. The reversed time makes for a 1am start, which is... no. lol
I'm also not likely to get up at the crack of dawn, so it's more like wake up whenever Saturday and read until 1 in the night.

[Elyse]

Susan wrote: "Hi Elyse! Glad to see you’re back!"

Thank you! Hope you're gonna be back too!

[Elyse]

Leni wrote: "Yay! I am too, sort of. The reversed time makes for a 1am start, which is... no. lol
I'm also not likely to get up at the crack of dawn, so it's more like wake up whenever Saturday and read until 1..."

Oh eww yeah I wouldn't stay up until or wake up at 1am either!

[Susan]

Elyse wrote: "I'm baaaaaack for July's Reverse Readathon!"

Hooray! See you soon

[Batool✨]

ooh i am also back but i am first,
but I'll be joining in this reverse readathon because readathon is something i always like:)

[Elyse]

Batool✨ wrote: "ooh i am also back but i am first,
but I'll be joining in this reverse readathon because readathon is something i always like:)"

Welcome!

[Elyse]

Not really feeling this 'thon but hopefully it will help take my mind off the crap that I've been dealt lately! I got a slew of transgender/non-binary authored books on Bookshop.org from a list an Instagram friend put together because the weekend after the 'thon is #TRANSreadathon on Instagram. I took a break from IG but I want to participate in it to show support. I really don't know what I'm going to be reading this weekend! But I'm definitely going to be taking it easy. We've got a 6-7 hour drive on Sunday to Buffalo, NY so I definitely want to still get my sleep!

[Lynnette]

Cheering you on over here!!

[Susan]

I figure some reading is better than not reading ;). Glad you can join in despite the obstacles.

[Ann A]

Glad you'll be participating at some level, Elyse! Sleep before travel is a must (especially if you'll be doing some of the driving :)

I'll look forward to seeing what you read.

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Elyse wrote: "Not really feeling this 'thon but hopefully it will help take my mind off the crap that I've been dealt lately! I got a slew of transgender/non-binary authored books on Bookshop.org from a list an ..."

Oh no, hate when it's here but the mood is not. Maybe your brain will surprise you and you'll suddenly get excited as it draws closer. I hope so anyway, and that it helps gets your mind off everything going on

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

Elyse wrote: "Not really feeling this 'thon but hopefully it will help take my mind off the crap that I've been dealt lately! I got a slew of transgender/non-binary authored books on Bookshop.org from a list an ..."

It's supposed to be fun, participate as much or as little as you like! I hope you enjoy the IG thon!

[Susan]

Elyse, I hope you have fun-filled time even if it isn't optimal :)

[Elyse]

Lynnette wrote: "Cheering you on over here!!"

Thanks Lynette!

[Elyse]

Susan wrote: "I figure some reading is better than not reading ;). Glad you can join in despite the obstacles."

Yes, you're right!

[Elyse]

Ann A wrote: "Glad you'll be participating at some level, Elyse! Sleep before travel is a must (especially if you'll be doing some of the driving :)

I'll look forward to seeing what you read."

Even if we weren't traveling, I love my sleep too much to give it up! lol.

[Elyse]

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Oh no, hate when it's here but the mood is not. Maybe your brain will surprise you and you'll suddenly get excited as it draws closer. I hope so anyway, and that it helps gets your mind off everything going on..."

That's what I'm hoping, that I can just turn off my brain and escape!

[Elyse]

Avid Reader and Geek Girl wrote: "It's supposed to be fun, participate as much or as little as you like! I hope you enjoy the IG thon!..."

Thanks! Yeah, I'm trying not to force myself or pressure myself. It IS supposed to be fun!

[Elyse]

Susan wrote: "Elyse, I hope you have fun-filled time even if it isn't optimal :)"

Thanks Susan!

[Leni]

Hope the reading spirit comes back for the readathon. Would a buddy read help you out? Hit me with some titles, and we can pretend you're over for a visit. lol

[Elyse]

Leni wrote: "Hope the reading spirit comes back for the readathon. Would a buddy read help you out? Hit me with some titles, and we can pretend you're over for a visit. lol"

Thanks Leni! I think I'm just going to stick with a handful of graphic novels. Pictures will probably help!

[Jamie]

Hope you find something perfect to still read this weekend (graphic novels are great) and get some rest. I also hope the TRANSreadathon is a success and lots of fun!

[Jennifer]

Good luck with the readathon! Hopefully once you start reading, you'll just get in the groove :)

[Lena]

@Elyse Here's to a fantastic readathon!!

[ekin]

have fun everyoneee

[Susy]

Good luck & happy reading!

[Elyse]

Thanks all! Think I'm going to read for 2 hours and then get as much sleep as I can. See what tomorrow brings. Good luck!

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Sounds like a plan!

[Elyse]

Heyyy. It was a busy week. So finally here's my recap:

Completely Read

Partially Read

Total Pages: 786
Total Time Read: 16 hrs

[Susan]

Looks like a good Readathon despite the obstacles! Glad it worked out somehow. See you this fall

[Susy]

Elyse wrote: "Heyyy. It was a busy week. So finally here's my recap:

Completely Read
[bookcover:The Unbe..."


Impressive, Elyse!
See you in October!

[Jennifer]

Nicely done Elyse! Looks like you had a great readathon. See you in October.

[Elyse]

I haven't signed up yet but I will be back for the fall 'thon! My reading mojo has quit me since I got COVID a couple of weeks ago so I really, desperately need this 'thon! Going to pull out the board game from a couple of years ago, it was so fun!! Thanks Lianne for reminding me of it! You can find it on @deweysreadathon Instagram from March 2021. 😊

[Susy]

Hope you have a great readathon Elyse! Here’s to getting your reading mojo back!

[Elyse]

Susy wrote: "Hope you have a great readathon Elyse! Here’s to getting your reading mojo back!"

Thanks Susy!

[Susan]

Elyse wrote: "I haven't signed up yet but I will be back for the fall 'thon! My reading mojo has quit me since I got COVID a couple of weeks ago so I really, desperately need this 'thon! Going to pull out the bo..."

Glad you’ll be back! It wouldn’t seem like the Readathon without you. Drat that COVID for squelching your reading mojo. The board game seems like a good way to get back in. I’ll have to remember that

[Elyse]

Susan wrote: "Elyse wrote: "I haven't signed up yet but I will be back for the fall 'thon! My reading mojo has quit me since I got COVID a couple of weeks ago so I really, desperately need this 'thon! Going to p..."

Oh thank you Susan! Yes, I come back to see familiar faces mostly now! OG crew!

[Leni]

I hope you're fully recovered, Elyse, and that you're able to get back into the books. Looking forward to readathoning with you. Like, you're not in my house, sadly, because that would be fun, but I feel like some of the old time "blogless" crew here are definitely sharing a space!

[Elyse]

Leni wrote: "I hope you're fully recovered, Elyse, and that you're able to get back into the books. Looking forward to readathoning with you. Like, you're not in my house, sadly, because that would be fun, but ..."

Thank you, Leni, getting there! Mostly just have a lingering cough now. Glad to be getting my focus back. Yes, absolutely! 😊

[Ann A]

Sorry to hear you had Covid, Elyse. I'm right there with you - think we had it at exactly the same time! I also have a lingering cough and croaky voice. Luckily, I only lost my reading mojo for a few days. Hope you have a great readathon!

[Elyse]

Ann A wrote: "Sorry to hear you had Covid, Elyse. I'm right there with you - think we had it at exactly the same time! I also have a lingering cough and croaky voice. Luckily, I only lost my reading mojo for a f..."

Ugh it sucked. But definitely a mild case which I'm thankful for. My brother and his family had it and gave it to me and our parents, and then I gave it to my husband. So good times. lol.

[Elyse]

I can't believe it's in a week. I'm so unprepared. I don't like not having a month of fun pre-readathon challenges to get into the spirit. I really miss those.