Read-a-Thon #1 - Team Sign-up

[Katie]

Our first read-a-thon of the year starts on March 1st and has a team challenge! This read-a-thon we'll be introducing a brand new team game, so get ready for some fun!

For those of you who have done a read-a-thon for the this group in the past, this should look familiar. If you're new to this, allow us to explain!

What do I have to do to participate?
If you are interesting in participating and can commit to actively participating in the read-a-thon, then please sign up in the comments below. We have chosen the categories so this group activity is fair and fun for readers of all speeds.

Please only sign up if you can commit to checking in with your team (on Goodreads) at least 4 times during the time from March 1 & March 10.

How many teams will there be?
There will be 3 teams.

For general information about the read-a-thon, visit the announcement post.

QUESTIONNAIRE {This helps us sort teams! :D}
1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
3. What genre do you read the most?
4. Which country do you live in?
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)

[Emily, Conterminous Mod]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
- Should be medium to fast -- I'm off work for the entire Read-A-Thon!

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
- This week, probably 3-5. Usually 2-3.

3. What genre do you read the most?
- Lately, YA fiction, historical fiction, contemporary fiction

4. Which country do you live in?
- United States

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
- Yes, God help me

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
- Yes! Definitely Week 10 and possibly Week 11 as well

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
- Yep!

8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
- I'd love to!

[Joan]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Probably a little slow just because of work.
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? Hoping for at least 2 - 4 for this read a thon but may do some graphic novels to help out.
3. What genre do you read the most? Sort of all kinds but I guess YA, literary fiction, fantasy and science fiction.
4. Which country do you live in? USA
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? No
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? yes
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? yes
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.) no

[Deborah]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? fast(ish)

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? about 4-5

3. What genre do you read the most? On my 'soon' TBR, I have YA, fantasy, literary fiction, thriller

4. Which country do you live in? US

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? No

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? Yes, but not all for the challenge

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.) no

[Sara]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
4

3. What genre do you read the most?
historical and literary fiction

4. Which country do you live in?
- United States

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
- Yes, and like Emily, I want to say God Help Me.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
- Yes. At least one, maybe two

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
- Yes

8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
- No, I'll leave that to the younger and more savvy members.

[Rachel]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium.

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2-4, depending on the length of the books.

3. What genre do you read the most?
Contemporary or thrillers

4. Which country do you live in?
Canada

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Most likely yes

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
At least once a day, but probably toward the end of the day.

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
No, I just don't have the time to devote to that.

[Perri]

Kate, you mean first read-a thon, right?

QUESTIONNAIRE {This helps us sort teams! :D}
1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
slow to medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2-3
3. What genre do you read the most?
Thillers, YA, Lit F, NF
4. Which country do you live in?
USA
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Nope
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yep
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Sure
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)

[Diana]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
I would say on the slower side because of school and such.

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1-2

3. What genre do you read the most?
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thrillers, Literary Fiction

4. Which country do you live in?
United States

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Nope

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Probably? I might end up reading some books from last year's AtY but I'll definitely read some from this year's, too

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?
No

[Betty]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Medium to slow, slower lately
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 2
3. What genre do you read the most? historical romance or mystery
4. Which country do you live in? US
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? I'm staying current with what is due each week, but skipping around with extra reads
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? mostly
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? at least once a day
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.) no

[Samantha]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? I'm usually a fast reader, but I've been a little slumpy lately, so probably closer to medium right now
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? Again, it's hard to say right now, but I think I can commit to 2-4 books for a readathon
3. What genre do you read the most? To help get me out of my reading slump, I'm going to probably stick to Sci-Fi and Fantasy
4. Which country do you live in? USA
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? Nope
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? I sure hope so! I need to catch up badly
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? At least daily
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.) Not this time, but maybe for another one down the line

[Marta]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
slow, but I read a lot.

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2-3

3. What genre do you read the most?
I read all genres except romance and horror, but lately most have been fantasy, nonfiction, sci-fi and classics.

4. Which country do you live in?
USA

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
God no.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
I am reading three right now, so probably.

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
No. I am terribly unreliable when it comes to organizing.

[Kristina]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2-3

3. What genre do you read the most?
contemporary or historical fiction

4. Which country do you live in?
United States

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thin?
Yes

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
Yes

[Edie]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
- Medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
- 2-3

3. What genre do you read the most?
- pretty diverse - classics, contemporary fiction, memoirs

4. Which country do you live in?
- United States

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
- Nope

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
- Perhaps. I've completed a number of prompts already and it will depend on whether books that fit are available from the library (or my many holds get there during the read-a-thon

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
- Yes!

8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
- If needed, I could do it. I have served as a team leader and while I enjoyed doing it, it took up a good bit of my time to read

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[Traci]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium - Fast

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2-3, but during read-a-thons I usually read a bunch more because of BINGO!

3. What genre do you read the most?
literary or historical fiction

4. Which country do you live in?
United States

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Yes

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thin?
Yes, probably 2

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes, at least daily

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
I can if you need someone.

[Tammy]

What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Fastish

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
5-6

3. What genre do you read the most?
Classics and literary fiction

4. Which country do you live in?
United States

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Heck no!

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thin?
Yes!

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes, at least daily

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
No.

[Marina]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2-3

3. What genre do you read the most?
Contemporary, historical, mystery, chick lit

4. Which country do you live in?
Denmark

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes, probably

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
yes

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
No

[Johanne]

So excited!

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
- Medium I guess.

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
- 2-3 depending on the books.

3. What genre do you read the most?
- I´m all over the (fiction) place: Children´s books, YA, graphic novels, literary fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, romance, short prose and poetry.

4. Which country do you live in?
- Denmark

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
- Nope. Just the thought baffles me.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
- Probably. I have a shelf of TBRs that I desperately need to make a dent in. I believe some of them will fit :)

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
- Yes!

8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
- No, sorry.

[Jody]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium-fast, but I'm reading big books this year so not finishing as many.

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1-2 this year (see above!).

3. What genre do you read the most?
Classics, nonfiction and children's books.

4. Which country do you live in?
Switzerland.

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes.

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Sure can!

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
No thank you.

[Ellie]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2-3
3. What genre do you read the most?
Fantasy, science fiction and non-fiction.
4. Which country do you live in?
UK
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes, although I am considering going camping 9th-10th so may have limited access towards the end.
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?
No

[Deena]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium to fast, it depends on work.

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
I can finish 2-3 normal size books.

3. What genre do you read the most?
Fantasy

4. Which country do you live in?
Jordan

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Yes, though I have deviated when I read a book that matches a prompt further down the list.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes!

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
No problem!

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
No, sorry first time doing a read-a-thon so not quite ready to be a leader.

[Lieke]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Slow/medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2

3. What genre do you read the most?
Fantasy, YA, chicklit

4. Which country do you live in?
The Netherlands

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
I should, I'm two books behind

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
No

[Pam]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1-2
3. What genre do you read the most?
literary fiction, historical, SF
4. Which country do you live in?
USA
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Most definitely not!
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Absolutely!
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yup!
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?
No, not this time.

[Hilde]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Slow

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1

3. What genre do you read the most?
All over the place

4. Which country do you live in?
Norway

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes, but I will be away for a work teambuilding event from March 6-8, so will probably not be able to check in those days.

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
No, sorry.

[Tracy]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
So slow...I was going to sit this one out but I can get in at least a book or two. I need to push myself this week.

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
Ha! Not many lately, it depends on how I'm feeling. Last week it was 4, this week I finished one and read half of another

3. What genre do you read the most?
Contemporary fiction I guess? or YA

4. Which country do you live in?
USA

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Nope

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes, I'm always around on here somewhere

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
I can't do it right now unfortunately :-(

[Carmen]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium to fast; depending on book and mental health.

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
About 2 to 3, more during readathons.

3. What genre do you read the most?
Fantasy, Middle Grade, anything that catches my eye, really.

4. Which country do you live in?
Netherlands

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Nope.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Hopefully! Surely some library books will count?!

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Definitely. At least then I'll have a reason to stare at Goodreads all day!

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
I am definitely interested, I love tracking stuff!

[Kelly]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Slowish

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1 to 2

3. What genre do you read the most?
I am all over the place except for non fiction and hardcore romance.

4. Which country do you live in?
USA

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Nope!

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
I certainly can.

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Absolutely!

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
I wish I was fancy enough to do it, so I will have to say no.

[Samantha]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? I have been sort of slow this year but tend to read more for read-a-thons
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 1-2
3. What genre do you read the most? Mystery
4. Which country do you live in? US
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? Mostly
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? You bet
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Of course
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.) I am currently taking medication that scrambles my brain a bit so don't think I would do a great job but if we get desperate I could try or perhaps co-captain if someone needs help.

[Jen K]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
slow to medium, depending on free time

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1-2

3. What genre do you read the most?
fiction and fantasy

4. Which country do you live in?
US but fly from Ethiopia to US on the 1st and from the US to Thailand on the 8th, hoping the long flights outweigh the jet lag

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Nope

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Hopefully

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes, except when in the air

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
Not this time

[Raquel (Silver Valkyrie Reads)]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
I'm told I'm fast, but not speed reader level or anything.

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
Most often 2-5 depending on length and how much reading time I get

3. What genre do you read the most?
YA fantasy (though right now I'm working on some nonfiction and an action book).
4. Which country do you live in?
USA

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes, though not exclusively.

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Probably at least daily.

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.) No, not for my first time at least.

[Sarah]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
I have a busy week coming up so I think 1-2 books is what I'll get through

3. What genre do you read the most?
YA, fantasy, sci-fi, classics

4. Which country do you live in?
UK

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Yes...mostly

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes, at least once a day

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
No, thanks

[Vanessa]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?

Medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?

1-2 depending on the length of the books, but this week I hope 3-4 books

3. What genre do you read the most?

Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-fi, Literary Fiction

4. Which country do you live in?

Chile

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?

No

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?

Yes

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?

Yes

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)

No

[Allegra]

I'd like to give it a go

QUESTIONNAIRE {This helps us sort teams! :D}
1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Slow to Medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
This varies widely, but on average 1-2 adult novels, if I choose the page count and use audio
3. What genre do you read the most?
Mystery, despite my best efforts to mix it up. Also, I typically read books from the 1900s.
4. Which country do you live in?
USA
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Probably, but I try to keep everything flexible
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
What's frequently? I'm on GR most days, but I spend varied amounts of time. Is every-other-day enough?
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
I sometimes get busy without warning so I don't think I should commit to very much at this point. If people want to trade off, I can probably help for a day or two.

[Hannah]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
3-5 depending on length and how much reading time I get

3. What genre do you read the most?
Literary, contemporary and historical fiction

4. Which country do you live in?
UK

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Hopefully, although I will be reading books for my other challenges as well

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.) No

[Brittany]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Somewhere between medium and fast
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
3-4 depending on the length
3. What genre do you read the most?
YA, fantasy, I’ve been reading more romance stuff lately
4. Which country do you live in?
US
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Yes
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
No

[Beth F]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Slow to medium depending on what else is going on

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
Lately it's been taking me a couple weeks to finish just one but when I've hit a good stride, 2-3.

3. What genre do you read the most? historical fiction and fantasy

4. Which country do you live in? United States

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? No.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? Oh yes, I am desperately behind and need a boost

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes, absolutely.

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.) As a last resort.

[Kathy Jo]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 1-2, depending on length. And fiction usually is faster.

3. What genre do you read the most? A wide variety- nonfiction, mystery/ thriller, romance, historical fiction

4. Which country do you live in? USA

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? No

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? That's the plan!

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes

8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?
I would prefer not to.

[Jamie]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
About 1

3. What genre do you read the most?
Lots of nonfiction but I do have many fiction selections on my ATY this year

4. Which country do you live in?
USA

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Nope

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes, definitely

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)

Not at this time but maybe in the future

[Jill]

1. What is you estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
-Medium

2. How many books do you normally finish in a week?
-3 to 4

3. What genre do you read the most?
-Historial fiction, narrative nonfiction, contemporary

4. Which country do you live in?
USA

5. Are you reading in order for the ATY RC?
-Not this year

6. Will you be reading books for the ATY RC during the read-a-thon?
-Yes, a couple

7. Can you commit to checking in frequently during the read-A-Then?
-Yes

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (I.e. keeping track of team total, needed tasks, updating spreadsheets, etc.)
-Not this time

[Mindy]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 2
3. What genre do you read the most? literary fiction, classics
4. Which country do you live in? USA
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? yes
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? yes
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? yes
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? Not this time, I'm sorry.

[Veronica]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Slow,
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
Mybe a book a week
3. What genre do you read the most?
Mysteries, classics, YA
4. Which country do you live in?
United States
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Yes
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Definitely
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes at least once a day
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
Not this time

[Kathryn]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Slow-medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1 or 2

3. What genre do you read the most?
Lots of different things: sci-fi, YA fantasy, literary fiction, children’s books, nonfiction...

4. Which country do you live in?
US

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)

No, thank you

[Bernadette]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium.
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2 - 4, depensing on the length.
3. What genre do you read the most?
YA, thrillers, sci-fi.
4. Which country do you live in?
The Netherlands
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No.
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Not sure yet, I am doing some other challenges at the same time.
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes, won't be a problem!
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
No, I'm sorry. I'm too busy with work and school to be sure I can update every dat.

[Joi]

QUESTIONNAIRE {This helps us sort teams! :D}
1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
4
3. What genre do you read the most?
mystery
4. Which country do you live in?
USA
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thin?
Maybe
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
no

[Katie]

Joi, you're on Team Africa.

[Sofia]

Can I still join in?

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
Usually 1-2, but I need read-a-thon to get back on track because I am already one book behind Schedule.

3. What genre do you read the most?
Fantasy, YA, Literary Fiction and Contemporary.

4. Which country do you live in?
Portugal.

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Yes, trying to.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thin?
Definitely. I need to catch up.

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Of course

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?
I think I am late for that now… Lol!

[Katie]

Sofia, you can still join. You are on Team Europe.

[Sofia]

Katie wrote: "Sofia, you can still join. You are on Team Europe."

Awesome, thank you!

[Joanne]

I missed this one, hope it's not too late to join

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 3
3. What genre do you read the most? Romance, Fantasy, Non-Fiction
4. Which country do you live in? Canada
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? Yes-ish. I'm doing groups of a month at a time, rather than strict order
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? Yes
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes
*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? No

[Kathy]

I was out of town and not checking Goodreads. Can I still join a team?

QUESTIONNAIRE

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
slow/medium - depends on the type of book

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1-3

3. What genre do you read the most?
Classics, historical fiction, mystery

4. Which country do you live in?
USA

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

*8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
No

[Katie]

Joanne, you're on Team Africa.