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Vicki's Readathon Record
Ending Survey1. How would you assess your reading overall?
Not the best overall that I have done, but I had fun and did well considering the challenges I faced.
2. Did you have a stategy, and if so, did you stick to it?
I was able to stay up and participate for most hours even if I had to fit other things in.
3. What was your favorite snack?
Peanut butter Chocolate Ice Cream
4. Wanna volunteer for our next event?
Yes!
Goodnight Everyone!
Final Stats October 2019Total Pages: 713 pages
Total Minutes Listening: 2 hrs 25 min.
Naps: 3.5 Hours
Participated in:
21 check ins (hosted 1)
BINGO (got a black out)
1 mini challenge
6 reading sprints
Finished and Reviewed:
my review
my reviewMade Progress:
The Shape of Night
The Night Fire 
A Court of Mist and Fury
Congratulations, Vicki. How are you going to improve on that record next time?
Good question. The last few read a thons I have been around the 700 pg mark, so maybe I try for about 700 pages. I think I was able to do it this because I added one graphic novel (which I don't usually read) to the list. That actually helped with my fatigue. And I was still able to get a lot of pages with the visit to my mom.
So a win-win!
Vicki Willis wrote: "Final Stats October 2019Total Pages: 713 pages
Total Minutes Listening: 2 hrs 25 min.
Naps: 3.5 Hours
Participated in:
21 check ins (hosted 1)
BINGO (got a black out)
1 mini challenge
6 reading ..."
Very nice Vicki!
Vicki Willis wrote: "Final Stats October 2019Total Pages: 713 pages
Total Minutes Listening: 2 hrs 25 min.
Naps: 3.5 Hours
Participated in:
21 check ins (hosted 1)
BINGO (got a black out)
1 mini challenge
6 reading ..."
Great job, Vicki! I've found that graphic novels help a lot! Not just with page count ;) but also with mental fatigue. Though I did have to re-read the final pages of one of mine because I did not remember how it ended the night before. lol.
Wow good job Vicki! Are you extra tired today, or did you have a good sleep after? I've always wanted to try those Sarah J Maas books, everyone loves them but I am afraid they are too hyped up now
Mod
Thanks everyone!Dana, I do not read a lot of these kind of books so they are new and fresh for me. I really liked the first one, but the one I am reading now A Court of Mist and Fury which is the second one is EVEN BETTER! I can not put it down! And it is 23 hours long on audible. I really recommend the series.
April 2020 Read A ThonApril 25, 5am start time for San Diego, CA
This was supposed to be my brother's wedding weekend. Very disappointing that it had to all be postponed, so I will participate in the RaT instead.
Oh Vicki, sorry to hear that. At least it will be an event to look forward to once all this is over. :)Try and enjoy the readathon.
Welcome back! Ugh too bad about your brother's wedding. Hopefully the world will be back to semi-normal before too long. But who knows. Readathons are necessary. lol
Are you planning to participate in this April read-a-thon? I will probably try again.
Yes, but my husband is home this weekend and has been feeling left out because I have been consumed/obsessed with getting my distance learning class set up. So I will have to try to balance time with him. I am working harder/longer than I have at any time in my career to reach all students, learn the tech, do wellness checks, distribute food , etc. He has been patient and supportive so I should hang out with him too. I AM trying to get him to grab a book and read with me!Am going to try to set up my TBR and scaled back check ins today though. I don't think I will do all the hourly stuff this time. Will check out some other people's post and see what they are doing.
Possible READING list Audible
The Farm
Short Stories
Storm Season: Three Storms. Three Novellas.
Novels
Kill Me Softly Currently Reading
Killing Me Softly
The Silent House
The Boy from the Woods
Graphic Novels
The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye
Bingomy BINGO board
D E W E Y
X X X X X
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X X X 0 X
X X 0 X X
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W3 FREE SPACE
W4 Post 3 books and have someone choose one
W5 Author initials in DEWEY
E3 Picture showing Readathon in quarantine
Check-In #1 - Hours 1-4 (5am-9am):Pages read: 100
Time listened: 30 minutes
Books progressed/finished:
Finished: Suicide Run: Three Harry Bosch Stories
Started: The Farm
Check-In #2 - Hours 5-8 (9am-1pm):
Pages read: 96
Time listened:
Books progressed/finished:
Progressed: The Boy from the Woods
Check-In #3 - Hours 9-12 (1pm-5pm):
Pages read: 101
Time listened:
Books progressed/finished:
Progressed: The Boy from the Woods
Started: The Perfect Couple
Check-In #4 - Hours 13-16 (5pm-9pm):
Pages read: 60
Time listened:
Books progressed/finished:
Progressed: The Perfect Couple
Check-In #5 - Hours 17-20 (9pm-1am):
Pages read: 212
Time listened: 15 min
Books progressed/finished:
Finished: Pumpkinheads
Progressed: The Farm
Check-In #6 - Hours 21-24 (1am-5am):
Pages read: 77
Time listened: 65 minutes
Books progressed/finished:
Progressed: The Farm
The Boy from the Woods
Opening survey for the start:1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
San Diego, CA
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
The new Harlan Coben The Boy from the Woods
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Peanut M&Ms
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I am a teacher trying to do the distance learning thing!
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?
More reading but also more breaks. Less pressure.
I loved Pumpkinheads! I hope you to get to it!
Mod
I love Harry Bosch (and Mickey Haller, etc.) Enjoy your reading day!
Halfway Update!I have been derailed almost all day. My husband is home and is "waiting' for me. lol I have gone on a walk, played badminton and went swimming to keep him occupied. It is almost 90 degrees here today (San Diego, CA) so swimming and getting some sun was actual wonderful.
I had to go help my mom move some potted plants (yes, on the hottest day of the year!), but that is better than the last readathon when she was in the hospital.
So having said that, I have only read about 300 pages. And listened for 30 minutes.
The great news is the book I am reading The Boy from the Woods is very good and entertaining.
I finished one that was 3 short stories and loved it. Suicide Run: Three Harry Bosch Stories
I started a new audible and it seems interesting. The Farm
Have a great second half everyone!
Mod
Sounds like you have had a good day. Enjoy your evening.
That’s about as much as I have read though I’ve been at it all day!A great second half to you too!
You got a decent amount of reading accomplished considering you were taking care of husband and mother!
You did what you could. And that's what is great about Readathon - no pressure.
April 2020 Wrap UpTotal Pages Read: 636
Total Minutes Listened: 95 minutes
Books completed;
Suicide Run: Three Harry Bosch Storiesmy review
Pumpkinheadsmy review
Books Progressed:
The Farm
The Boy from the Woods
The Perfect CoupleEven though I spent less time on the read a thon, I actually read more because I wasn't able to do very many challenges, check ins and just general social media.
It was a great time and I can't wait to do it again!
Vicki Willis wrote: "Even though I spent less time on the read a thon, I actually read more because I wasn't able to do very many challenges, check ins and just general social media. It was a great time and I can't wait to do it again!..."
Nice Vicki!
Already marked the next one in my calendar! :)
Mod
Reverse Read a ThonAugust 7-8, 2020
Start time: 5pm, San Diego, CA
Hi everybody!
Looking forward to this one. I love the start time on the reverse RaTs!
Hi Vicky! Yes, it´s a great time to start a readathon at 5pm!
Yes! I haven't been participating in readathons for some time so I'm going to give this a go. The timing is perfect.
This read a thon will be a bit different. I just returned home from a week of beach camping so I have had no planning. Also, my husband is home this weekend so that makes it really hard as well.
So this is going to be a very RELAXED RaT and I will join when I can!
Vicki Willis wrote: "This read a thon will be a bit different. I just returned home from a week of beach camping so I have had no planning. Also, my husband is home this weekend so that makes it really hard as well.
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Good luck! :)
TBRContinuing with:
The Other Mrs. Starting:
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town
The Night SwimAudible:
Outfox
Hourly Check InsHour 3
Hour 5
Hour 6
Hour 7
Hour 10
Hour 11
Hour 12
Hour 19
Sprints
Hour 6
Hour 12
Hour 18
Progress Check Ins
Hours 1 - 6
Pages read : 85
Progress:
Finished:
Hours 7 - 12
Pages read: 108
Progress:
audibleThe Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town
Finished:
Hours 13 - 18
Pages Read: 74
Progress:
Outfox
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town
Finished:
Hours 19 - 24
Pages read: 64 pages
Progress:
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town
Finished:
Mod
I am relaxed too as I have an everyday outbreak, nothing serious, just slows me down stuff. Hope you you enjoy your time with your husband.
Hope your husband stays out of your way! lol. A week of beach camping sounds nice! Happy reading!
Mid-Event Survey (a little late)1) What are you reading right now?
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town
Outfox
2) How many books have you read so far?
Part of 2 different books
3) What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
The Night Swim
4) Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
Yes - I knew ahead of time so I am not worried abt my time. I am just reading when I can.
5) What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
How much fun it is and how much time gets sucked into the social aspect.
Vicki Willis wrote: "5) What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?How much fun it is and how much time gets sucked into the social aspect..."
Truly! I love the social aspect but it does take up a lot of time!
August StatsTotal pages: 331 pages
Book Pages Read: 186
Time on audible: 3 hrs 48 minutes
Audible pages: 145
Books Progressed
Participated in:
8 hourly check ins
3 reading sprints
Bingo Board
Mod
. . . .I am putting Grisham highest on my list fir next time. Looking forward,
Vicki Willis wrote: "August StatsTotal pages: 331 pages
Book Pages Read: 186
Time on audible: 3 hrs 48 minutes
Audible pages: 145
Books Progressed
[bookcover:The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town|5..."
Great job, Vicki! See you in October!
Hopefully, I will be able to join you in October. Wouldn't it be nice if you were back in school by then.
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I may come by later to check in again, if I do mamage to stay awake. In any case, I will follow your posts tomorrow as we wrap up posting and reviewing. See you soon.