Elyse's Readathoning! est. 2017 Showing 351-400 of 1,338

[Susan]

I’m impressed by how much reading you got in—woohoo! And those raspberries sound good, too ;) Congrats on another good Readathon and hope to see you next time!

[Vicki Willis]

You rocked it this time! That was so fun.

[Elyse]

Susan wrote: "Wow! Nice job Elyse!"

Thank you Susan!

[Elyse]

Susy wrote: "Wow, amazing! Congrats Elyse!"

Thank you Susy!

[Elyse]

Ann A wrote: "Your totals are SO impressive. I ended up sleeping more than I planned to - well, there's always next time. Way to go!"

Thank you Ann! Believe me, I wanted to sleep more. But then I was too buzzed to sleep once it ended! lol. I didn't go to bed till 2 hours after end time!

[Elyse]

Susan wrote: "I’m impressed by how much reading you got in—woohoo! And those raspberries sound good, too ;) Congrats on another good Readathon and hope to see you next time!"

Thank you Susan! I will definitely be right here in October! :)

[Elyse]

Vicki Willis wrote: "You rocked it this time! That was so fun."

Thank you Vicki! Dewey's is always so much fun. I love the social aspect of it, we have such a wonderful part of the Internet!! ❤

[Vicki Willis]

I am curious to hear how you managed your instagram for this? Did you post there or follow others? Tell me more. I have not used my instagram for the read a thon as of yet.

[Elyse]

Vicki Willis wrote: "I am curious to hear how you managed you instagram for this? Did you post there or follow others? Tell me more. I have not used my instagram for the read a thon as of yet."

Dewey's has an Instagram so I follow that and their hashtags so I can see what others are doing. There was a photo challenge every hour and I also posted what I was reading when I switched to a new book and when I finished. This was my first Dewey's using Instagram.

[Elyse]

How is it time to sign up for October already?! Crazy!! But I did. lol

[Susan]

Crazy! But I’ve already started gathering reading ideas so maybe, not!

[Elyse]

Susan wrote: "Crazy! But I’ve already started gathering reading ideas so maybe, not!"

It certainly gave me the push to start assembling my October reading which is King! :)

[Susan]

Elyse wrote: "Susan wrote: "Crazy! But I’ve already started gathering reading ideas so maybe, not!"

It certainly gave me the push to start assembling my October reading which is King! :)"

He is certainly perfect for October!

[Elyse]

Susan wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Susan wrote: "Crazy! But I’ve already started gathering reading ideas so maybe, not!"

It certainly gave me the push to start assembling my October reading which is King! :)"

He is c..."

This will be my third year reading only King in October. And now I'm starting to branch out to his family too, throwing in some Joe Hill!

[Susan]

With those authors, there is certainly a lot to choose from! Enough for many Readathons ;).

[Kelley]

It certainly gave me the push to start assembling my October reading which is King! :)"

Best time of year for reading Stephen King. Or Joe Hill. :-) I tend to do more horror or dark fantasy this time of year as well. Most of my audios for the next couple months will probably be of those genres.

Listening to right now. Started it yesterday in honor of It Chapter 2 being released tonight in theaters. I am going to see it tomorrow, first showing of the day at Alamo Drafthouse since I'm off work. I read it years ago, probably at least 25 years ago now and even though I've not gotten very far yet since the audio is 44+ hours long, I am realizing I forgot a lot over the years. I also read it before reading Dark Tower so i did not realize how strongly connected It is to DT.

[Elyse]

Kelley wrote: "It certainly gave me the push to start assembling my October reading which is King! :)"

Best time of year for reading Stephen King. Or Joe Hill. :-) I tend to do more horror or dark fantasy this t..."

I own the behemoth in paperback and hardcover but I haven't read it yet! We saw Chapter 1 in theaters last year and will probably go see Chapter 2 this weekend. I DVRed Chapter 1 so we can refresh before 2. :)

[Kelley]

Elyse wrote: I own the behemoth in paperback and hardcover but I haven't read it yet! We saw Chapter 1 in theaters last year and will probably go see Chapter 2 this weekend. I DVRed Chapter 1 so we can refresh before 2. :)

I'm crazy excited that I'm going to go see it tomorrow! And I almost never got to movies anymore because they've gotten so expensive. I splurged though for this one and going to the drafthouse so i can get real food too. :-)

i originally read it in paperback years and years ago. I have a hard cover of it as well. For a long time I belonged to a Stephen King Library Book Club that sent original hard covers of all his books. But they got pretty sloppy in their handling of accounts and shipping books on time so about 4 years ago I stopped getting them, even though I never actually canceled my membership or got a notice they were shutting down the club. But while I was a member, I got a TON of his books in hard cover and they are prized in my collection of books.

Even though I rarely buy print these days, if I had enough fun money to be buying books regularly again, I'd still be buying his in hard cover, even in this age where when I do buy, it's 95% kindle format.

[Elyse]

Kelley wrote: "Elyse wrote: I own the behemoth in paperback and hardcover but I haven't read it yet! We saw Chapter 1 in theaters last year and will probably go see Chapter 2 this weekend. I DVRed Chapter 1 so we..."

I only have a select few authors that I specifically buy hardcover for. Everything else is Kindle or Audible. I don't really buy paperbacks anymore unless it's a library sale. I got a bunch of used King books on Better World Books this past spring! Like 10! :) I did used to get rid of the King books I read and didn't like but now I'm just keeping all because it's a collection!

[Elyse]

TBR for Kingtober, wherever I am on 10/26 will be my TBR for Dewey's:
Strange Weather Overdrive audio
Heart-Shaped Box e-book own
The Fireman Overdrive audio
Blood and Smoke Overdrive audio
The Institute physical own CURRENTLY READING
Horns Overdrive audio CURRENTLY READING
Duma Key physical own
Wizard and Glass physical own
Night Shift physical own
The Dark Tower: Fall of Gilead physical own
The Dark Tower: Battle of Jericho Hill physical own
Creepshow physical own

[Leni]

Have you tried to calculate how many years of Kingtober you will have before you run out of material? lol

[Elyse]

Leni wrote: "Have you tried to calculate how many years of Kingtober you will have before you run out of material? lol"

No and I'm scared to! lol. I did add Joe in this year because I own so many physical King books and I needed audiobooks. Next year may be just King for reading and general horror for listening. IDK yet. lol.

[N.]

I spent one readathon reading the second half of Stephen King’s The Stand. I was really enjoying the first half, but the second half was a slog...the lesson that I learned from that experience is that I need to stick to short books on readathon day!

I have reall6 enjoyed some of the Stephen King that I’ve read, and was thinking about what short books he has available that I could include in a readathon. A few days ago I saw The Green Mile in a thrift store in 6 mini volumes. I thought of picking up he first three and including them in my readathon stacks, but didn’t. I liked the idea of breaking the book up into readathon-able bits.

[Elyse]

Nomi wrote: "I spent one readathon reading the second half of Stephen King’s The Stand. I was really enjoying the first half, but the second half was a slog...the lesson that I learned from that experience is t..."

Oh yes, I've made that mistake too. I need to keep things fresh on readathon day so I've got some graphic novels from the Dark Tower prequel series and Creepshow. Also, I may pick and choose short stories and include them one by one instead of a whole collection, like from Night Shift or Everything's Eventual. Even with King my TBR is constantly changing! lol. I would like to finish his new one, The Institute, by or on readathon day. Not even 200 pages in yet though...!

[Ann A]

My sister just finished The Institute and said it started off slow, but then she couldn't stop reading (so maybe you'll finish it by the RAT ;)

I've taken the advice of many of you and am trying to stick to short books this time around.

[Elyse]

Ann A wrote: "My sister just finished The Institute and said it started off slow, but then she couldn't stop reading (so maybe you'll finish it by the RAT ;)

I've taken the advice of many of you and am trying t..."

Good to know! I've designated Sunday as comic/graphic novel day for a personal readathon but I'm hoping to get a good chunk of The Institute read tomorrow.

[Abbey]

Glad to see you back with King for October! I've been signed up for the readathon, but haven't gotten around to picking out books or really making plans yet. (there is a question lingering at the bottom, I got a little ramble-y in the middle lol)

My schedule with starting Grad School in August got me all out of sync with my Goodreads routines (luckily my reading has kept up though!). When I worked my two years between undergrad and now, I would always check my Goodreads notifications and group posts every morning briefly. I was so good into the groove of that! It's been a tad disorienting not sitting down to a desk at the same time every morning to check in with everything.

But I'm here now and getting ready to update my readathon page, do a personal practice readathon over the weekend (it's a 4 day weekend at my University, but I have absolutely zero plans) and get ready for next weekend.

Sorry for the long post - but I hopped on here for a question to you Elyse: do you have any graphic novel series or stand alones you really enjoy? I remember us discussing Lumberjanes on readathon, but I'm hoping to pick up some graphic novels at the library this weekend in prep. I just always get overwhelmed by the choices in this medium!

[Elyse]

Abbey wrote: "Glad to see you back with King for October! I've been signed up for the readathon, but haven't gotten around to picking out books or really making plans yet. (there is a question lingering at the b..."

Oh wow grad school, you MUST be busy!! What are you going for?

I'm also doing a bit of a pre-readathon on Sunday. I'm stepping out of King to just read graphic novels for the day! I just have a hankering for some graphic novels. So funny you should ask for recs! lol. I'm fairly new to graphic novels, I've only been reading them for a little over a year but I've collected quite a bit in that time. lol.
Saga, Vol. 1 - This series, man. It's halfway done, the authors took a year-long hiatus, so there are 9 volumes out. It's gut-wrenching and raw and emotional. And it's phenomenal. There's a bit of nudity as well, FYI.
Skyward, Vol. 1: My Low-G Life - This is a complete 3-volume series and it's just fun and interesting. A breeze to get through.
Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft - Mr. King's son, Joe Hill's amazing graphic novel series. It's complete at 6 volumes and it's perfect for an October readathon!
Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery - There are 6 volumes out now and possibly a last one slated for 2020. Basically a female Dungeons & Dragons group and their travails. It's risque and adventurous. Some nudity in this one too but not that much if I recall.
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Vol. 1: BFF - This one has 7 volumes out and #8 at the end of the year. A kid-friendly, fun series about a smarty pants girl and a T-Rex! I've only read the first volume but I will definitely be continuing.
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 1: Squirrel Power - Up to 11 volumes with #12 coming out in 2020. I actually haven't read this one yet but it's been in my TBR and I really want to start it soon!! I've heard so much good about it.
Debbie Tung and Sarah Andersen are great readathon picks because they're quick, easy, and give some good chuckles.
The Complete Persepolis and The Complete Maus are a little heavier but great historical graphic novels.

Well, that should be good. lol.

[Elyse]

It looks like some version of this will be my final TBR:

The Institute physical own CURRENTLY READING On page 250, I do not think I will finish by Saturday but it will be my first read!
Night Shift physical own. 326 pgs
The Dark Tower: Fall of Gilead physical own. 208 pgs
The Dark Tower: Battle of Jericho Hill physical own. 144 pgs
Creepshow physical own. 66 pgs
Duma Key physical own. I would like to at least start this. 611 pgs

And I might throw in other non-King graphic novels since they are enjoyable to read in a big stack!

I have run out of King/Hill audiobooks since I don't want to overlap my physicals with audiobooks so I've chosen a spooky/funny series to listen to:
Bunnicula (audio) 98 pgs
Howliday Inn (audio) 195 pgs
The Celery Stalks at Midnight (audio) 144 pgs
Nighty-Nightmare (audio) 122 pgs
Return to Howliday Inn (audio) 116 pgs
Bunnicula Strikes Again! (audio) 116 pgs
Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allan Crow (audio) 160 pgs

[Susan]

Looks like a fantastic day of reading!

[Susan]

Your audio picks look like fun!

[Pasty Hag]

I just listened to the Bunnicula series on audio and I loved them! Happy reading!

[Elyse]

Beatrice Longbottom wrote: "I just listened to the Bunnicula series on audio and I loved them! Happy reading!"

Oh great! They sound fun and silly which is what I will need at certain points on Saturday! lol.

[Kate]

Oh Elyse what a great TBR pile!
I wish I had got on with The Dark Tower series. I read The Gunslinger and enjoyed it but couldn't get on with the second one so I've never got round to reading the third. Maybe the graphic novel versions are the way forward.
I've still got to pull together my TBR pile but I'm leaning towards some spookiness and maybe a Harry Potter re-read.

[Abbey]

Elyse wrote: "Abbey wrote: "Glad to see you back with King for October! I've been signed up for the readathon, but haven't gotten around to picking out books or really making plans yet. (there is a question ling..."

THANK YOU!!! These are great options and I'm definitely putting some on hold at the library tonight! I'm studying Biomechanics for my Master's Degree program, which so far hasn't been too academically demanding, it just lacks a bit of routine for me (which I never thought I'd miss that part of working in an office, but I do!).

[Elyse]

Kate wrote: "Oh Elyse what a great TBR pile!
I wish I had got on with The Dark Tower series. I read The Gunslinger and enjoyed it but couldn't get on with the second one so I've never got round to reading the t..."

I haven't really liked The Dark Tower books. lol. I'm at Wizard and Glass. I will continue to try to read the series but not this month! lol. I have really enjoyed the prequel graphic novel series!! And they keep going up to some point in The Drawing of the Three. But I'm stopping once The Gunslinger officially starts, which is after The Battle of Jericho Hill.

[Elyse]

Abbey wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Abbey wrote: "Glad to see you back with King for October! I've been signed up for the readathon, but haven't gotten around to picking out books or really making plans yet. (there is a..."

Woot can't wait to see what you pick and what you think when you read them! :) Biomechanics, yikes! Not up my alley! lol. It is nice to have a normal, repetitive schedule though.

[Patricia]

I'm glad you like my list. Your's looks like quite an endeavor. I don't read very fast.

[Elyse]

Patricia wrote: "I'm glad you like my list. Your's looks like quite an endeavor. I don't read very fast."

I always go overboard with my lists. lol. I never read everything on them! But I like to have some sort of set list in my head.

[Elyse]

Drinks
Copious amounts of coffee and tea, mostly tea. A Pepsi probably. Might have hubs bring home a Dunkaccino as well as he will be out and about. Waterrrrr!

Meals
Probably an English muffin for breakfast and/or a bowl of cereal. avocado toast on sourdough bread.
Probably mostly snacking for lunch.
Chicken noodle soup (made Friday night) for dinner.

Snacks
* Apple bread (made Friday night)
* Hummus & pita chips
* Tortilla chips & salsa
* Cheese plate - variety of cheeses, pepperoni, variety of crackers
* Pistachios
* Gummy bears
* Peanut M&Ms
* Fun-size Snickers

Keeping it pretty low-key this time around. I've definitely gone way overboard on food before. lol. Grocery shopping tonight!

[Susan]

Looks yummy, especially the homemade soup and apple bread!

[Elyse]

Susan wrote: "Looks yummy, especially the homemade soup and apple bread!"

I've made the soup before but not the bread! I'm excited for it!

[Julie]

Elyse wrote: "Drinks
Copious amounts of coffee and tea, mostly tea. A Pepsi probably. Might have hubs bring home a Dunkaccino as well as he will be out and about. Waterrrrr!

Meals
Probably an English muffin for..."

I am jealous ;) - must start planning my meals/snacks/drinks as well :)

[Cynda]

Yes. Copious Amounts of Tea here too. I am expecting some tea twerks this weekend. Looking forward to seeing what sertle on for this weekend!

[Vicki Willis]

I am excited about having a diet coke! I don't usually drink soda, so that is like a treat!

[N.]

Elyse wrote: "Drinks
Copious amounts of coffee and tea, mostly tea. A Pepsi probably. Might have hubs bring home a Dunkaccino as well as he will be out and about. Waterrrrr!

Meals
Probably an English muffin for..."

Apple bread sounds pretty good! I just made a batch of hummus tonight for Saturday as well.

I know what you mean about planning too much food/ snacks. It is hard to know when to stop adding to the grocery list! Treats and snacks are part of the fun.

[Elyse]

Added foods after my grocery trip...
* Pistachios
* Fun-size Snickers
* Tortilla chips & salsa
* Cheese plate - variety of cheeses, pepperoni, variety of crackers
* Avocado toast for breakfast instead of English muffin/cereal

I will *not* be buying anything more!! lol

[Elyse]

Check-In #1 - Hours 1-4 (8am-12pm):
Check-In Time: 12:07pm
Breaks: 0
Food/Drink: 2 cups of coffee and 2 slices of avocado toast on sourdough bread with sliced grape tomatoes
Pages Read Total: 76 (+ 196 audio pgs)
Time Listened Total: 2:43
Books Progressed In: 2

Books Finished: 1

Comments:
So far so good! I finished one audiobook and have read over 100 pages of a book. I woke up on time (7am) and got my Hour #1 Discussion up! I'll be continuing another audiobook while I go to the comic book store because it's Halloween Comicfest! Free comics!

Check-In #2 - Hours 5-8 (12pm-4pm):
Check-In Time: 4:02pm
Breaks: 0
Food/Drink: Starbucks Caramel Macchiato and peanut M&Ms
Pages Read Total: 87 (+ 293 audio pgs)
Time Listened Total: 6:43
Books Progressed In: 1

Books Finished: 3

Comments:
Went to a couple of local comic book stores for Halloween Comicfest! Got some free ones and bought 3 - . Listened to 3 audiobooks! Main focus will be The Institute now!

Check-In #3 - Hours 9-12 (4pm-8pm):
Check-In Time: 7:58pm
Breaks: 0
Food/Drink: Chicken noodle soup and Pepsi
Pages Read Total: 236 (+ 293 audio pgs)
Time Listened Total: 6:43
Books Progressed In: 1

Books Finished: 4

Comments:
No listening in this block. Just reading. Less than 100 pages left of The Institute. Ate dinner. Hubs is watching some scary movie so I know I won't pay attention because I don't like scary movies! lol. It's dark out now and that's when I start to flag. Hoping graphic novels will keep it fresh.

Check-In #4 - Hours 13-16 (8pm-12am):
Check-In Time: 12:48am
Breaks: 0
Food/Drink: Water and Peanut M&Ms
Pages Read Total: 636 (+ 293 audio pgs)
Time Listened Total: 6:43
Books Progressed In: 1

Books Finished: 6

Comments:
Another block of no listening. A little late for check-in but I wanted to finish The Fall of Gilead first. Nowwww I'm pretty tired. Definitely thinking of popping an audiobook in and seeing how far I get. Though I usually get a little revived when I take my contacts out and snuggle in bed. I may have another hour in me. But anyway, I will be back for the end, not sure whether it will be for the last hour or more than that! Good night!

Check-In #5/6 - Hours 17-24 (12am-8am):
Check-In Time: 9:58am
Breaks: 1 - sleep 5:20 (1:50am-7:10am)
Food/Drink: Coffee
Pages Read Total: 830 (+ 293 audio pgs)
Time Listened Total: 6:43
Books Progressed In: 1

Books Finished: 7

Comments:
I read one more book then succumbed to sleep. I sort of remember turning off my alarm at 5am. lol. But I did wake up at 7am and continued reading for the last hour. And then continued reading after that until I finished The Institute! Yay! I did not listen to another audiobook.

[Elyse]

Don't forget to join me at the starting gate for Hourly Discussion #1! :)

[Vicki Willis]

See you there!