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Oct 20, 2018 02:27AM
Here I am. Read-a-thon starts in 2 & 1/2 hours (at 10pm my time). Books: check. Snacks: check. Coffee: check. Nap: going to try now!
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I took this idea from Camilla's post...We start at 10 pm in my time zone:
Hour 1 (22-23): The Last Days of Magic, p1 - p30
Hour 2 (23-00): Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, p1 - p36
Hour 3 (00-01): The Last Days of Magic, p30 - p38; An Echo in the Bone, 20 min; Lay down and closed eyes for 20 minutes but couldn't sleep
Hour 4 (01-02): Empire of Storms, p1 - p31
Hour 5 (02-03): An Echo in the Bone, 30 min
Hour 6 (03-04): Sleeping
Hour 7 (04-05): Sleeping
Hour 8 (05-06): Sleeping
Hour 9 (06-07): Sleeping
Hour 10 (07-08): The Last Days of Magic, p38 - p51
Hour 11 (08-09): An Echo in the Bone, 30 min. Catching up on social media
Hour 12 (09-10): A Series of Unfortunate Events, 0% - 48%
Hour 13 (10-11): Sleeping
Hour 14 (11-12): Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, p36 - p98
Hour 15 (12-13): An Echo in the Bone, 40 min
Hour 16 (13-14): The Last Days of Magic, p51 - p64; An Echo in the Bone, 30 min
Hour 17 (14-15): An Echo in the Bone, 60 min while doing housework
Hour 18 (15-16): An Echo in the Bone, 30 min; A Series of Unfortunate Events, 48% - 74%
Hour 19 (16-17): The Last Days of Magic, p64 - p98
Hour 20 (17-18): Whoops! Fell asleep!
Hour 21 (18-19):
Hour 22 (19-20):
Hour 23 (20-21):
Hour 24 (21-22):
My smorgasbord of books:
Empire of Storms - Sarah J Maas
The Last Days of Magic - Mark Tompkins
Demelza (Poldark #2) - Winston Graham
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (and other lessons from the crematorium) - Caitlin Doughty
The Farseekers - Isobelle Carmody
The Little Book of Hygge - Meik Wiking
Outlander (Kindle)- Diana Gabaldon (already started)
Minding Frankie (audiobook) - Maeve Binchy
An Echo in the Bone (audiobook) - Diana Gabaldon (already started)There's plenty to dip in and out of here... Hopefully I'll actually finish something!
Getting to Know You Survey:1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
- Cairns, Queensland, Australia
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
- I'm really interested to read Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (& other lessons from the crematorium)
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
- I have a gorgeous fresh mango
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
- I'm a nurse and a self-confessed hermit
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?
- It's my first read-a-thon... In the last few years I have become an avid audiobook listener, and have almost stopped reading 'real' books completely. I'm looking forward to getting my nose between some old-fashioned pages!
Welcome to the readathon Emma! Sometimes it's nice to pick up a traditional print book. I read mostly on the iPad now because its so convenient, but I like having a pile of real books for the readathon. Happy reading!
Looks like you have some great plans set in place. I never manage to get much planning done ahead of time. Wishing a wonderful readathon!
Yay Australia! I'm in NZ, and 1am was a really tough time to start XD
Maddison wrote: "Yay Australia! I'm in NZ, and 1am was a really tough time to start XD"I'll bet it was! I'm a kiwi too, from Nelson. Have lived in Aust for 12 years but always plan on moving back home
Oh yeah I couldn't live in Aus XD Too hot!
Mod
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
- Cairns, Queensland, Australia
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
- I'm really ..."
Welcome Emma! Good luck & happy readathon!
I gave in and had to sleep from 3am to 7am. Feeling heaps better now and ready to get back into it until finish time at 10:00 tonight
Mid-Event Survey1. What are you reading right now?
An Echo in the Bone (listening)
2. How many books have you read so far?
I've read bits of 4 different books, but haven't finished any
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
I've just downloaded 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' after reading everyone else's comments about it
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
I slept for 4 hours from 3am until 7am. Other than than my only interruptions have been social media
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
How little progress I seem to be making!
Emma wrote: "Mid-Event Survey1. What are you reading right now?
An Echo in the Bone (listening)
2. How many books have you read so far?
I've read bits of 4 different books, but haven't finished any
3. What ..."
I really enjoyed the Series of Unfortunate Events, although it took me at least a couple of years to finish reading. Hope you're making good progress after some sleep!
If you are enjoying yourself you are making progress :) Emma wrote: "Mid-Event Survey
1. What are you reading right now?
An Echo in the Bone (listening)
2. How many books have you read so far?
I've read bits of 4 different books, but haven't finished any
3. What ..."
I was thinking the same thing with the interruptions and progress!
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Emma wrote: "Whoops! Fell asleep for 90 minutes!"Haha, don't worry, happens to all of us! Good luck on the last hours of the read-a-thon!
1/2 an hour to go, then bed as it's Sunday night here. Thank you to all who put their time and effort into planning and running #readathon, and to those who spread the love.
1. Which hour was most daunting for you? Hour 6 (at 3am) I gave in and slept for a while
2. Tell us ALLLLL the books you read!
Started and finished:
The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1)
Started:
Smoke Gets in You Eyes (& other lessons from the crematorium)
The Last Days of Magic
Empire of Storms
Continued:
Minding Frankie
An Echo in the Bone
3. Which books would you recommend to other Read-a-thoners?
Smoke Gets in You Eyes (& other lessons from the crematorium)
4. What’s a really rad thing we could do during the next Read-a-thon that would make you happy?
I've enjoyed it as it is :-)
5. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? Would you be interested in volunteering to help organize and prep?
Will definitely participate again! Maybe after I've done a couple more I would be comfortable helping out.
Next time:Get a much better sleep the night before and have an afternoon nap on the day it starts (if it's 10pm again)
Don't read so many things/such long things so I can finish more
Participate in sprint-hours for less distraction
Updating my feed for the April 2019 Readathon.This time around I have several books to finish. They have been hanging over me and it will feel so good to get some of them out of the way!
Emma wrote: "Updating my feed for the April 2019 Readathon.This time around I have several books to finish. They have been hanging over me and it will feel so good to get some of them out of the way!"
Yes, that's a nice way of spending the readathon. You get a sense of progress and achievement!
Urrghh... Have been up since 5am, readathon starts at 10pm. Tried to have a 2 hour nap after work but lay and stared at the ceiling!I was really hoping to be well-rested to try for the full 24-hours. I slept for about 6 hours in total last time.
Hourly Activity - April 2019Hour 1 (22-23): Carrie - Stephen King: 169 - 243 (74 pages)
Hour 2 (23-00): Throne of Glass - Sarah J Maas: 262 - 289 (29 pages)
Hour 3 (00-01): Outlander - Diana Gabaldon: 429 - 448 (19 pages)
Hour 4 (01-02): Carrie - Stephen King: 169 - Finished (48 pages)
Hour 5 (02-03): Uprooted - Naomi Novik: 192 - 219 (27 pages)
Hour 6 (03-04): Sleeping
Hour 7 (04-05): Sleeping
Hour 8 (05-06): Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married - Marian Keyes: 85 - 136 (51 pages)
Hour 9 (06-07): Outlander - Diana Gabaldon: 448 - 481 (33 pages)
Hour 10 (07-08): The Vampire Armand - Anne Rice: 79 - 118 (39 pages)
Hour 11 (08-09): Sleeping
Hour 12 (09-10): Uprooted - Naomi Novik: 219 - 246 (27 pages)
Hour 13 (10-11): Outlander - Diana Gabaldon: 481 - 508 (27 pages)
Hour 14 (11-12): Throne of Glass - Sarah J Maas: 289 - 329 (40 pages)
Hour 15 (12-13): Sleeping
Hour 16 (13-14): Uprooted - Naomi Novik: 246 - 277 (31 pages)
Hour 17 (14-15): Rushing Woman's Syndrome - Libby Weaver: 142 - 159 (17 pages)
............................ Had a shower and brushed teeth
Hour 18 (15-16): Outlander - Diana Gabaldon: 508 - 540 (32 pages)
Hour 19 (16-17): Throne of Glass - Sarah J Maas: 329 - 378 (49 pages)
Hour 20 (17-18): The Vampire Armand - Anne Rice: 118 - 141 (23 pages)
............................ Fell asleep!
Hour 21 (18-19): Throne of Glass - Sarah J Maas: 378 - Finished (40 pages)
Hour 22 (19-20): Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married - Marian Keyes: 136 - 190 (54 pages)
Hour 23 (20-21): Uprooted - Naomi Novik: 277 - 304 (27 pages)
Hour 24 (21-22):
Emma wrote: "Urrghh... Have been up since 5am, readathon starts at 10pm. Tried to have a 2 hour nap after work but lay and stared at the ceiling!I was really hoping to be well-rested to try for the full 24-ho..."
Oh nooo! :( I'm taking a half day today from work so I can prep snacks, clean, finish books I'm currently reading, maybe watch a couple DVRed things. And then go to bed early!
I'm a huge idiot! I was just making a coffee and getting ready to start readathon when it occurred to me that Australia is ahead of the US and it actually starts at 10pm tomorrow, not 10pm tonight!Luckily I didn't drink the coffee! I can have a decent sleep tonight and be better rested for tomorrow night!
Emma wrote: "I'm a huge idiot! I was just making a coffee and getting ready to start readathon when it occurred to me that Australia is ahead of the US and it actually starts at 10pm tomorrow, not 10pm tonight!..."WHEW girl!!! I thought your time sounded a little funny buuut I didn't know. lol
Opening Survey1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? Cairns, Australia
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Continuing with 'Outlander'
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? Crackers with Camembert and basil pesto
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! I'm a nurse. I read during my lunch breaks at work, but not as much as I'd like to at home
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? Spend less time on social media and read more
Emma wrote: "2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Continuing with 'Outlander'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? Spend less time on social media and read more..."
Loooove the Outlander series! Books and show! Reading more than socializing online is always something I want to do but it's also so fun to check in on everyone! That's why I decided on 4-hour reading blocks then listening to audio while checking it. Which I am breaking right now by being on GR. lol!
Emma wrote: "Opening Survey1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? Cairns, Australia
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Continuing with 'Outlander'
3) Which snack..."
I'm with you on #5 (yet here I am on social media ;) Good luck with your RAT!
Elyse wrote: "Emma wrote: "2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Continuing with 'Outlander'5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If ..."
I love them too. I've listened to the whole series on audiobook. Now am really enjoying reading them on paper
Mmmm, now I want camembert... I feel you on the social media part, trying to limit myself to ten minutes or so each hour!
I just slept for a couple of hours from 3am - 5am. Time for a coffee and a good book!
Emma wrote: "I just slept for a couple of hours from 3am - 5am. Time for a coffee and a good book!"
Good morning then! Have a profitable time
Good morning then! Have a profitable time
Emma wrote: "I just slept for a couple of hours from 3am - 5am. Time for a coffee and a good book!"Only 2 hours, how do you do it?! The least sleep I've gotten is 4-ish. Ever. lol.
Elyse wrote: "Emma wrote: "I just slept for a couple of hours from 3am - 5am. Time for a coffee and a good book!"Only 2 hours, how do you do it?! The least sleep I've gotten is 4-ish. Ever. lol."
I'm doing small power naps throughout the day. I'm up to 3 hours now
Mid-Event Survey:1. What are you reading right now? Outlander
2. How many books have you read so far? I've read bits of 5 books, only finished 1 (that I already had on the go before readathon started)
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon? Continuing with Outlander
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those? My only interruptions have been from social media, which is entirely my own fault!
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far? How tired I am. I've slept for 3 hours so far. I thought that I would be able to go right through because I'm a shift worker and my body is used to night shift
I'm tired tooooo. My eyes are feeling grainy already. Ugh. lol
Just had a quick shower. Amazing how refreshed and ready to continue I feel!
A shower is a great idea! I am going to do that now. I want to wait and do it later, but my family will be sleeping and my husband has to work tomorrow.
An excellent idea Emma, I've just got up and had a coffee but a shower will prepare me for the next sprint. Thanks!Enjoy the last few hours. :)
You're doing awesome! I'm in awe of your lack of sleep - I just had a full night and still feel groggy...
Coffee time! I am making an exception to the 'No caffeine after lunch' rule to get me through the last two hours. RaT finishes at 10pm here
Closing surveyWhat hour was most daunting? Hour 6 (3am here)
Tell us ALLLLL the books you read! I finished 'Carrie' (Stephen King) and 'Throne of Glass' (Sarah J Maas), both of which I had started prior to RaT. I also progressed in 'Outlander' (Diana Gabaldon), 'Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married' (Marian Keyes), 'The Vampire Armand' (Anne Rice), and 'Uprooted' (Naomi Novik)
What was your favorite snack? Fresh-baked sausage rolls
What was your favorite facet of the day? The books! And the encouragement from the online community
Wanna volunteer for our next event? Maybe
Thanks to all the organisers, hosts, and participants of Dewey's Readathon April 2019. I'm really pleased with how this event went for me :-)I look forward to October!
Emma wrote: "Closing surveyWhat hour was most daunting? Hour 6 (3am here)
Tell us ALLLLL the books you read! I finished 'Carrie' (Stephen King) and 'Throne of Glass' (Sarah J Maas), both of which I had starte..."
You did great, Emma!
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