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Apr 08, 2020 10:27PM
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As usual, RaT is about getting some books finished before I start new ones!Currently Reading:
Russka; by Edward Rutherfurd (kindle)
Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire; by J K Rowling (audiobook)
The Count of Monte Cristo; by Alexandre Dumas (audiobook)
The Drums of Autumn; by Diana Gabaldon (physical book)
The Throne of Jade; by Naomi Novik (audiobook)Up next:
Hard News; by Jeffrey Deaver
The Only Plane in the Sky; by Garrett M Graff
A Week in Winter; by Maeve Binchy
Twixt Firelight & Water; by Juliet Marillier
Impressive stack of books. Good luck! :)
Opening Survey!1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
---> Cairns in Queensland, Australia
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
---> Twixt Firelight & Water (novella). It's the only Juliet Marillier book I haven't read before.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
---> Pizza, Tim Tams
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
---> 5th Dewey's Readathon (I think). I use RaT to finish books that I've had going for too long, not to start new ones (although I do that too)
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?
---> I'm getting better at the reading/social media balance. I'm going to try to keep going with more reading, less computer.
04:20 am: Getting tired...Coffee and food time
wow! almost 5am! I hope I can stay up when it's 5 am for me xD
Wow you're doing so well. No wonder you need coffee if its 4am!Enjoy Harry Potter, that's one to keep the momentum going!
I have been feeling really good all night and reading well, but now at 8am I am suddenly very tired!I think another coffee is in order. It will be my third in the 11 hours so far... Not too bad
Mid-readathon survey1. What are you reading right now?
---> A mixture of all the books on my list above; physical, kindle and audio
2. How many books have you read so far?
---> I've read/listened to part of 5 books. All were started before Readathon. I don't think I'll finish any of them, but I am making good progress on some big tomes that I have had going for ages.
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
---> Just being able to relax and do it
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
---> No interruptions other that things like showering, preparing food etc
5. What surprises you most about the Readathon so far?
---> I read all night from 10pm and was still feeling really fresh until about 9am (then I hit a wall!)
You're doing great, Emma! I haven't tried switching between my books on the hours, that's a good strategy
Tracker:Hour 1 (22-23): Russka - Edward Rutherfurd: 499 - 527 (28 pages)
Hour 2 (23-00): Drums of Autumn - Diana Gabaldon: 420 - 457 (37 pages)
Hour 3 (00-01): Russka - Edward Rutherfurd: 527 - 548 (21 pages)
Hour 4 (01-02): Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire - J. K. Rowling: Listened for 42 minutes
Hour 5 (02-03): Drums of Autumn - Diana Gabaldon: 457 - 497 (40 pages)
Hour 6 (03-04): Russka - Edward Rutherfurd: 548 - 578 (30 pages)
Hour 7 (04-05): Throne of Jade - Naomi Novik: Listened for 52 minutes
Hour 8 (05-06): Drums of Autumn - Diana Gabaldon: 497 - 534 (37 pages)
Hour 9 (06-07): Russka - Edward Rutherfurd: 578 - 603 (25 pages)
Hour 10 (07-08): The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas: Listened for 50 minutes
Hour 11 (08-09): Drums of Autumn - Diana Gabaldon: 534 - 556 (22 pages)
Hour 12 (09-10): Had a nap
Hour 13 (10-11): Read a long online article + Russka - Edward Rutherfurd: 603 - 611 (8 pages)
Hour 14 (11-12): Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire - J. K. Rowling: Listened for 48 minutes
Hour 15 (12-13): Russka - Edward Rutherfurd: 611 - 624 (13 pages). Had a shower, feeling refreshed
Hour 16 (13-14): Drums of Autumn - Diana Gabaldon: 556 - 590 (34 pages)
Hour 17 (14-15): The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas: Listened for 59 minutes
Hour 18 (15-16): Russka - Edward Rutherfurd: 624 - 652 (28 pages)
Hour 19 (16-17): Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire - J. K. Rowling: Listened for 49 minutes
Hour 20 (17-18): Drums of Autumn - Diana Gabaldon: 590 - 629 (39 pages)
Hour 21 (18-19): Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire - J. K. Rowling: Listened for 44 minutes
Hour 22 (19-20): Drums of Autumn - Diana Gabaldon: 629 - 657 (28 pages)
Hour 23 (20-21): Russka - Edward Rutherfurd: 652 - 681 (29 pages)
Hour 24 (21-22): Drums of Autumn - Diana Gabaldon: 657 - 687 (30 pages)
It's 7pm here. 3 hours to go. Starting to feel a bit shattered. Have moved to the bedroom for the run to the end.I hope everyone else is hanging in there, or has enjoyed doing however much they have done :-)
It’s 12PM here, had 7 hours sleep so smashing through last hour.
And just like that, readathon is done for another season!Pages read: 452
Listening time: 5h, 45m
Total time reading/listening: 17 hours, 10 minutes + social media time
Sleep: 8:30am-9:30am (approx 1 hours total)
I didn't finish any of my books, but I knew that I wouldn't. I put some huge dents in some big books that I have had going for ages though, and I am very happy with that!
Thanks to all who put so much time and effort into organising RaT! As always, an awesome event :-)
17 hours - wow! Congrats on tackling your bigger reads, too
Closing SurveyHow would you assess your reading overall?
---> Very happy with how it went
Did you have a stategy, and if so, did you stick to it?
---> Try and read for 45-50 minutes of each hour. Mostly stuck to it
What was your favorite snack?
---> Pizza and tim tams
Wanna volunteer for our next event?
---> I'd be a useless host. I'm completely antisocial. But I truly appreciate all that others do!
Thank you so much for organising such a smooth, well-run, fun event!
Only just getting myself sorted for Reverse Read-a-thon! I don't think I'm going to try for the full 24 hours this time (I usually do) as I've been on night-shift so am already sleep deprived. Pushing it with a full 24-hr RaT would probably just score me a migraine.As usual, it will start out being more about finishing books than starting them!
Currently reading:
The Story of Danny Dunn; by Bryce Courtenay (kindle)
Ashling; by Isobel Carmody (physical book)
Dragon Haven; by Robin Hobb (physical book)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; by J. K. Rowling (audiobook)
Ruin and Rising; by Leigh Bardugo (audiobook)
Scrublands; by Chris Hammer (audiobook)Up next:
The Fiery Cross; by Diana Gabaldon
The Handmaid's Tale; by Margaret Atwood
Hourly Activity - August 2020Hour 1 (10-11): Scrublands - Chris Hammer: Listened for 56 minutes
Hour 2 (11-12): Scrublands - Chris Hammer: Listened for 57 minutes
Hour 3 (12-13): Dragon Haven - Robin Hobb: 108 - 146 (38 pages)
Hour 4 (13-14): Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince - J. K. Rowling: Listened for 57 minutes
Hour 5 (14-15): Ashling - Isobelle Carmody: 439 - 488 (49 pages)
Hour 6 (15-16): Scrublands - Chris Hammer: Listened for 57 minutes
Hour 7 (16-17): The Spanish Dreamer - Dena Leighton: 14 - 31 (17 pages)
Hour 8 (17-18): Scrublands - Chris Hammer: Listened for 9 minutes (taking a break to watch rugby)
Hour 9 (18-19): Scrublands - Chris Hammer: Listened for 10 minutes (watching rugby)
Hour 10 (19-20): Ashling - Isobelle Carmody: 488 - 524 (36 pages) Finished!
Hour 11 (20-21): Scrublands - Chris Hammer: Listened for 28 minutes. Finished!
Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince - J. K. Rowling: Listened for 9 minutes
Hour 12 (21-22): The Fiery Cross - Diana Gabaldon: 1 - 22 (22 pages)
Hour 13 (22-23): Sleeping
Hour 14 (23-00): Sleeping
Hour 15 (00-01): Sleeping
Hour 16 (01-02): Sleeping
Hour 17 (02-03): Sleeping
Hour 18 (03-04): Sleeping
Hour 19 (04-05): Sleeping
Hour 20 (05-06): Sleeping
Hour 21 (06-07): Ruin and Rising - Leigh Bardugu: Listened for 13 minutes
Hour 22 (07-08): Ruin and Rising - Leigh Bardugu: Listened for 56 minutes
Hour 23 (08-09): The Fiery Cross - Diana Gabaldon: 22 - 48 (26 pages)
Hour 24 (09-10): The Fiery Cross - Diana Gabaldon: 48 - 84 (36 pages)
Welcome back, Emma! For once I'm starting with a clean slate! It's exciting. lol
Here is my opening survey:1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Queensland, Australia
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
All of them! Looking forward to finishing some that I have had on the go.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Cookies!
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I have been working night-shifts lately so my body clock is already screwed. It will be interesting to see if this helps or hinders readathon
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today?
I don't love reverse readathons. Here in Australia it means doing the dark hours near the end instead of at the start. I'll probably try to get some sleep, which I don't usually do
Have just taken a break to watch rugby. Back into it now!
Mid-Event Survey:1. What are you reading right now?
About to go to bed with audiobook of 'Ruin and Rising' by Leigh Bardugo
2. How many books have you read so far?
Finished two that I had started before readathon. Have read part of two or three others
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
Interested in seeing what 'The Handmaid's Tale' is like
4. Have you had many interruptions?
No significant interruptions
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
That we are already half-way through. Sad that I have to get some sleep this time, but I am already tired from a week of nightshift and I don't want to push my body too far
Emma wrote: "Mid-Event Survey:1. What are you reading right now?
About to go to bed with audiobook of 'Ruin and Rising' by Leigh Bardugo
2. How many books have you read so far?
Finished two that I had starte..."
Definitely be kind to yourself! Sleep when you need to! The Handmaid's Tale is wild. I still need to read the sequel, The Testaments.
Wow! I can't believe we're into the last hour!I slept this time, which is different for me so I suppose it has felt a bit more casual than normal. Time to go and enjoy the last 45 minutes...
Closing SurveyHow would you assess your reading overall?
Not as much as normal because I slept for 8 hours and I don't usually, but good for the time I was awake
Did you have a strategy, and if so, did you stick to it?
Same as normal, finish some books that I have had going for a while. Finished two. I knew I would need to sleep this time, and although I considered pushing through, I'm glad I didn't
What was your favorite snack?
Cookies and coffee
Thanks again to all those who run such a great event!!! See you in October!
Emma wrote: "Closing SurveyHow would you assess your reading overall?
Not as much as normal because I slept for 8 hours and I don't usually, but good for the time I was awake
Did you have a strategy, and if ..."
Sleep is important, no matter what event! I always have to sleep, I can't not. lol. See you in October!
Stats for Reverse Read-a-ThonPages read: 224
Listening time: 5h, 54m
Total time reading/listening: 10 hours, 40 minutes + social media time
Sleep: 22:30pm-6:30am (approx 8 hours total)
I finished a couple of books that I already had going, and made progress on a few more. It felt like cheating to sleep but I needed it. Looking forward to going back to normal RaT times in October!
Thanks to all who put so much time and effort into organising RaT! As always, an awesome event :-)
Great reading results AND a good night's sleep - the best of both worlds! ;)
Readathon October 2020I finally have time to post my TBR! Only 2.5 hours till RaT starts!!!
For Readathon I usually try to finish at least a couple of books that I have on the go, as well as getting in to new ones. Here's what this month looks like so far...
Currently reading:
The Fiery Cross; by Diana Gabaldon (physical book)
Chocolat; by Joanne Harris (physical book)
Big Magic; by Elizabeth Gilbert (physical book)
The Farthest Shore; by Ursula le Guin (kindle)
A Respectable Trade; by Philippa Gregory (audiobook)
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows; by J K Rowling (audiobook)Up next:
The Shining; by Stephen King (physical book)
The Black Moon; by Winston Graham (physical book)
City of Dragons; by Robin Hobb (audiobook)
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Will it be your first time reading The Shining?
Susy wrote: "Good luck Emma and happy readathoning!Will it be your first time reading The Shining?"
Thanks, I hope you have a good readathon too.
Yes, first time. I've only read Salem's Lot and Carrie before. I think I'll keep it for the daylight hours...
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Yes, first time. I've only read Salem's Lot and Carrie before. I think I'll keep it for the daylight hours... "
Thank you :D
I love to add some creepiness by reading it at night lol
I reread The Shining this year followed by the sequel Doctor Sleep; loved it!
Opening Survey!1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
- Cairns in tropical north-eastern Australia
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
- All of them (as usual)!
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
- Cookies
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
- Nurse, reader, taking 24 hours off the keto diet to snack my way through readathon
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today?
- This is my 7th or 8th Dewey's Readathon. I have my routine pretty well organised now.
It's 2am here in Australia. I have migrated to the bedroom for a change of scenery, but am not 'in bed'. Still reading :-)
Fell asleep! Napped for about 45 minutes. It's 5am and I'm back into it...
Mid-Event Survey:1. What are you reading right now?
I have 6 books/audios on the go. Just started 'The Shining'
2. How many books have you read so far?
Finished one that I already had going. Making progress on others.
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
Just looking forward to more reading
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
Only for naps!
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
I have been more tired than normal and have had several naps. It's now 11am and I think I will feel better after a shower and another coffee.
Feeling much better after a shower, coffee, and some real food!Fresh mango... yum!
Hour 1 (22-23): The Fiery Cross - Diana Gabaldon: 396 - 438 (42 pages)Hour 2 (23-00): Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows - J. K. Rowling: Listened for 42 minutes.
Hour 3 (00-01): Chocolat - Joanne Harris: 320 - 372 (52 pages) (Finished!)
Hour 4 (01-02): Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert: 18 - 68 (50 pages)
Hour 5 (02-03): The Farthest Shore - Ursula le Guin: 32 - 62 (30 pages)
Hour 6 (03-04): A Respectable Trade - Philippa Gregory: Listened for 44 minutes
Hour 7 (04-05): A Respectable Trade - Philippa Gregory: Listened for 15 minutes. Had a nap.
Hour 8 (05-06): The Fiery Cross - Diana Gabaldon: 438 - 464 (26 pages).
Hour 9 (06-07): Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows - J. K. Rowling: Listened for 50 minutes.
Hour 10 (07-08): A Respectable Trade - Philippa Gregory: Listened for 20 minutes. Fell asleep.
Hour 11 (08-09): The Farthest Shore - Ursula le Guin: 62 - 84 (22 pages)
Hour 12 (09-10): The Shining - Stephen King: 1 - 32 (32 pages)
Hour 13 (10-11): A Respectable Trade - Philippa Gregory: Listened for 26 minutes.
Hour 14 (11-12): Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows - J. K. Rowling: Listened for 39 minutes.
Hour 15 (12-13): The Fiery Cross - Diana Gabaldon: 464 - 504 (40 pages).
Hour 16 (13-14): The Shining - Stephen King: 32 - 82 (50 pages)
Hour 17 (14-15): A Respectable Trade - Philippa Gregory: Listened for 59 minutes.
Hour 18 (15-16): Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows - J. K. Rowling: Listened for 57 minutes.
Hour 19 (16-17): Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows - J. K. Rowling: Listened for 20 minutes. 30 minutes of yoga.
Hour 20 (17-18): The Farthest Shore - Ursula le Guin: 84 - 93 (11 pages)
Hour 21 (18-19): The Shining - Stephen King: 82 - 131 (49 pages)
Hour 22 (19-20): Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert: 68 - 101 (33 pages)
Hour 23 (20-21): The Farthest Shore - Ursula le Guin: 93 - 120 (27 pages)
Hour 24 (21-22):The Fiery Cross - Diana Gabaldon: 504 - 540 (36 pages).
It's 6pm here.Housework ✔
Yoga ✔
Dinner (pizza) ✔
Now I'm settling in for a strong finish in the last 4 hours!
Stats for Read-a-Thon - Oct 2020Pages read: 500
Listening time: 6h, 13m
Total time reading/listening: 16 hours, 03 minutes + social media time
Sleep: Approx 2.5 hours of naps
Another fabulous Readathon.
Thank you so much to all the organisers and volunteers that put so much time and love into making it happen!
Closing Survey!1. How would you assess your reading overall?
Not the best that I have done, but close...
2. Did you have a stategy, and if so, did you stick to it?
Same as always... Finish some books already going, make progress in others, and start some new ones (only 1 finished and 1 started this time, but made some good progress in others)
3. What was your favorite snack?
COFFEE!!! Fresh mango and raspberries. Chocolate.
4. Wanna volunteer for our next event? Stay tuned for the recap post!
Thank you so much to all who volunteer to make this event great. I am not much of a socialiser so would make a useless host/volunteer!
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Pages read: 500
Listening time: 6h, 13m
Total time reading/listening: 16 hours, 03 minutes + social media time
Sleep: Approx 2.5 hours of naps
Another fabulous Re..."
Looks like a great readathon Emma!
Hope to see you back in April!
Susy wrote: "Emma wrote: "Stats for Read-a-Thon - Oct 2020Pages read: 500
Listening time: 6h, 13m
Total time reading/listening: 16 hours, 03 minutes + social media time
Sleep: Approx 2.5 hours of naps
Anothe..."
Thanks Suzy. Bring on April!
Emma wrote: "Stats for Read-a-Thon - Oct 2020Pages read: 500
Listening time: 6h, 13m
Total time reading/listening: 16 hours, 03 minutes + social media time
Sleep: Approx 2.5 hours of naps
Another fabulous Re..."
Great job, Emma! Your hourly stats are impressive, I just don't have the organization or dedication to be that thorough! lol. Are you enjoying The Shining? It's so good! I would've read it at night to keep me awake. ;) But I tried reading IT at night and I still fell asleep. lol
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