Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon discussion
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My choice of graphic novels and manga:
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Lamilla wrote: "My choice of graphic novels and manga:, and "Monstress is good! I read a lot of graphic novels for the reverse readathon in July. That was fun! But every October I read only Stephen King books. I have 2 graphic novels from the Gunslinger prequels, an audiobook, and a couple of physical an e-books all by King.
@Elyse hope I'll like it as well. Good luck with your King selection!I think I will include the books I hope to finish this week in my TBR list:
and
.I will also be reading
, though I know I won't be able to finish it ))
Lamilla wrote: "Can't wait to start already :-)"Yes! Pre-readathon jitters/anxiety/excitement are real! I want to go to sleep NOW so 8am comes quicker! lol
I still haven't picked a graphic novel.. I don't have one. Hopefully I can find one!
Lamilla wrote: "Can't wait to start already :-)"So how is it going so far Lamilla?
Wishing you good luck & a happy readathon!
Mid-readathon survey1. What are you reading right now?
I've just finished my audiobook
2. How many books have you read so far?
1
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
some quiet time for reading. Haven't decided on the book yet
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
Yes, I have very little time to read
5. What surprises you most about the Readathon so far?
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Thinking about my TBR now. I'm planning to pick up some easy things like manga or graphic novels to get is started and have prepared some audiobooks for the time when I'm on the road
Lamilla wrote: "Thinking about my TBR now. I'm planning to pick up some easy things like manga or graphic novels to get is started and have prepared some audiobooks for the time when I'm on the road"Good plan! I also have graphic novels and short audiobooks lined up. About time I listen to my Audible Originals!
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what have you thought of the audible original freebies? Some have been better than others, but I've not been disappointed in any of them. I kinda wish they had more options each month since i have trouble finding two i want. However, it has gotten me to try some different genres/authors than I'd have otherwise read so there is that.
Kelley wrote: "what have you thought of the audible original freebies? Some have been better than others, but I've not been disappointed in any of them. I kinda wish they had more options each month since i have trouble finding two i want. However, it has gotten me to try some different genres/authors than I'd have otherwise read so there is that..."I haven't listened to any of them yet! lol. Not a one! I've heard disappointing things about a lot of them though. Like they're weird or too short or nonsensical. lol
I will be listening to
, hope to finish it during the readathon
Lamilla wrote: "I will be listening to , hope to finish it during the readathon"I really enjoyed the trilogy!
Yes! That one will definitely keep your interest!
Hello Lamilla! How's the readathon going so far? I hope you are having an amazing time during Dewey's :)
Thank you!I joined the sprint during Hour 4 and made a good progress on my second book,
Good readathon this time! I made a good progress on Shift and started The Queen's English: And How to Use It
Opening survey for the start:1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
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?
Only a couple of hours left. I plan to start with
For my bingo board https://bingobaker.com/play/3089916/2...
it might count for:
D
2 - read a book featuring any holiday (NO)
E:
1 - read a book set in a small town - DONE
4 - read a physical book - DONE
5 - read a book with a character who works an "essential job" (NO)
W:
E:
1 - read 100 pages straight (NO)
5 - finish a book - DONE
Y:
5 - read 50 pages in your most loved & least favorite genres (leas favourite - historical fiction) - part 1 DONE
Lamilla wrote: "Only a couple of hours left. I plan to start with ..."I really enjoyed this one!
Elyse wrote: "Lamilla wrote: "Only a couple of hours left. I plan to start with ..."I really enjoyed this one!"
This is going well for me as well! 2/3 in and enjoing
Meanwhile I ate both healthy and unhealthy - 2 more for the bingo board
Looks like you're doing well with BINGO Lamilla.Enjoy the readathon. :)
Kate wrote: "Looks like you're doing well with BINGO Lamilla.Enjoy the readathon. :)"
Correct! And after explanation about the "picture" challenge I fulfilled it as well
Time for the mid-event survey!1. What are you reading right now?
Still The Silence of the Girls - very engaging. Hope to finish it
2. How many books have you read so far?
One
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
To my sci-fi read + finishing bingo board
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
They are welcome
5. What surprises you most about the Reverse Readathon so far?
No surprises, very friendly community as usual
Let’s get that bingo board finished, you’re doing great!
Closing survey 1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
Last two, when I understand that I won't be able both read my 3rd book and listen to an audiobook for the bingo board
2. Tell us ALLLLL the books you read!
The Silence of the Girls - finished
Leviathan Wakes - made a good progress
3. Which books would you recommend to other Read-a-thoners?
something engaging - your fav genre, perhaps
4. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again?
Would you be interested in volunteering to help organize and prep?
Participate - yes, for sure. Volunteering - no way
Found another survey in the neighboring thread:1. How would you assess your reading overall?
I'm glad that I finished one selected book and started the other one. Having the bingo board in front of me helped me focused too. However, I didn't get to the third and haven't listened to any of the audiobooks I own - and didn't close any of the lines on the board
2. Did you have a strategy, and if so, did you stick to it?
I selected the books in advance, have them in front of me, have the bingo board for motivation + visited hourly discussions and other people's threads to feel the vibe. I didn't manage to read as much as I wanted too. Next time I'll include audiobook/easy read/something in Russian earlier
3. What was your favorite snack?
-
4. Wanna volunteer for our next event? Stay tuned for the recap post!
No
New read-a-thon is coming, time to prepare :)Bingo board:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K...
A1: Read a book written by 2 or more authors
A2: Participate in a challenge
A3: A book set in the fall or winter
A4: Read 200+ pages
A5: Read a graphic novel, manga, comic, or play
B1: Read a book with a supernatural element
B2: Read 1 hour during the day and 1 hour at night
B3: Participate in 2 reading sprints
B4: Read a book new to your TBR in the last year
B5: A book where the total page count has a 1 or 3 (for Friday 13th & Halloween
C1: Read a book with a person on the cover
C2: Read a Retelling
C3: FREE
C4: Start and finish a book
C5: Buddy read a book
D1: Read nonfiction
D2: Read a book with illustrations
D3: Read 2 different formats (comic, ebook, audiobook
D4: Read a books published in the last 13 years
D5: Post on any Dewey’s social media (twitter, FB, instagram, GR)
E1: Dress like a character you are reading
E2: Have a snack/drink featured in a book you are reading
E3: A book with a diverse main character or author
E4: Exercise for 30 minute
E5: Read with something comforting (blanket, hot drink, pet)
I'm participating in Spring 2022 Pre-Readathon, doing Classic Reading Sprints and Long Laps challenge.Tracking my progress there: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Copying surveys for easy use:Starting survey
1. What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
2. Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
3. Which snack are you most looking forward to?
4. Tell us a little something about yourself!
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?
Mid-readathon survey
1. What are you reading right now?
2. How many books have you read so far?
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
5. What surprises you most about the Readathon so far?
Closing survey
1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
2. Tell us ALLLLL the books you read!
3. Which books would you recommend to other Read-a-thoners?
4. What’s a great thing we could do during the next Read-a-thon that would make you smile?
5. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again?
Would you be interested in volunteering to help organize and prep?
Alternative closing survey:
1. How would you assess your reading overall?
2. Did you have a strategy, and if so, did you stick to it?
3. What was your favorite snack?
4. Did you add any new books to your TBR/wishlist after seeing what everyone else is reading?
5. What was your favorite book or experience from this readathon?
Readathon starts for me at 15:00, Saturday, April 30
I'll try to mix things this time, starting probably with some easy picks - audiobooks, books in Russian or something short and easy to finish to gain momentum for the rest of the readathon
Results of Spring pre-readathon:Lap 2: April 2-April 8
Total: 9h 10 min
Books Finished: 2: Miracle Creek (5 stars), Pine (5 stars)
Lap 3: April 9-April 15
Total: 4 h 45 min
Books Finished: 0
Lap 4: April 16-April 22
Total: 7 h 30 min
Books Finished: 3 If I Had Your Face (4 stars), Thinking in Bets (4 stars), Convenience Store Woman (4 stars)
Lap 5: April 23-April 29
Total: 13 hours 25 min
Books finished: 2 Остров (4 stars), Broken Blue Line (4 stars)
Survey!Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
I hope to finish The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue! Curious about Аномалия, I don't read French authors often and not sure what to expect
If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today?
I made my TBR as diverse as possible, including different media types! I hope to participate in the reading sprints as well, this worked wonders for me in prevous iterations
I'll use the same bingo board as last time: https://bingobaker.com/#297dcb7bf7334...My most-read genre is sci-fi (50 books on my shelf) and least-read is either history or childern's book (have 2 books for each on my shelves)
Will start with either The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue or Аномалия or both :D
They might count for:
E
Read for one hour straight
Author initials in DEWEY (V.E.Schwab)
E-2
Read physical book
Finish a book
For my bingo board I'd need community helpAsked in the Readers room, also here (first reply win)
Could you select one of these books for me to read for my bingo board? https://bingobaker.com/#297dcb7bf7334...
1. The Choice
2. Proust and the Squid
3. An Artist of the Floating World
Really appreciate your help!
I'm thinking--non fiction to start out--for you Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain--looks fascinating!
Thank you, Laura! Proust and the Squid it is. It was mentioned in another non-fiction I read earlier this year, so very curious about the book
I'll take a break to do some chores and relax a bit
Posting my updates on IG and Twitter:https://twitter.com/susysstories/stat...
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc-fhPcIK...
Mid-readathon survey before going to bed1. What are you reading right now?
Proust and the Squid
2. How many books have you read so far?
this is the second one
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
Hope to get to Addie LaRue eventually + do try a chapter (maybe on hour 8?)
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
They are welcome
5. What surprises you most about the Reverse Readathon so far?
No surprises, very friendly community as usual
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I'm still pondering my TBR. I'd say that I do some combination of TBR and spontaneous reading. The minute I call the stack of books "TBR" something in my brain balks at the thought of "planned" reading so I tell myself that the stack is just a stack of possibilites.