Read-a-Thon #2 - Team Challenge Sign-Up

[Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod]

Our next read-a-thon of the year starts on June 7th and has a team challenge! This read-a-thon we'll be introducing another brand new team game, so get ready for some fun! Info about the game can be found here.

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 interested in participating and can commit to actively engaging 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 June 7 & June 16.

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.)

Note: Teams will be assigned on Thursday, June 6 in order to allow time to strategize and discuss the event more. You can still sign up after that date.

[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.)
No

[Jill]

1. What is your estimated reading speed? Medium
2. How many books do you finish a wee? 3-4
3. What genre do you read the most? Historical and contemporary fiction, narrative nonfiction
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? 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

[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

3. What genre do you read the most?

Fantasy, Horror, 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

[Jillian]

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

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

3. What genre do you read the most? Fantasy

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

[Joan]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Slow to medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? depends but 1 or 2 depending on the length but could be more.
3. What genre do you read the most? Not sure I have one genre.
. Which country do you live in? United States
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?yes
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 unfortunately

[Kathryn]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Slow to medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
Probably 2 - 3
3. What genre do you read the most?
Crime, historical fiction
4. Which country do you live in?
Australia
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
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

[Rachel]

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

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2-3, depending on the length. Currently reading the Throne of Glass series, and those books are long!

3. What genre do you read the most?
Contemporary, fantasy, and thriller

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?
I can't guarantee it.

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

[Tawallah]

1. What is your estimated reading speed?
Medium

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

3. What genre do you read the most?
Science fiction, fantasy, mystery

4. What country do you live in?
Barbados

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

6. Will you be reading books for AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
No

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

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

[raya (a little mango)]

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

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

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

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?
No

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'm not >:

[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 always more during read-a-thons
3. What genre do you read the most? literary fiction, but historical ficiton is my favorite
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.) Sure, if you need someone. I'll constantly be checking the spreadsheet anyway!

[Ira]

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
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
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
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2-3
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
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Maybe
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, thanks

[Deborah]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Fast
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 4-5
3. What genre do you read the most? Thriller, Mystery
4. Which country do you live in? U.S.
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? Some, not all.
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.

[Lieke]

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?
Fantasy

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?
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

[Fee]

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?
Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery

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?
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

[Martha]

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 fiction, mystery, some fantasy,

4. Which country do you live in? U.S.

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? Maybe, not sure yet.

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

[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, sci-fi 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
8. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?
No
EDIT: I might be able to share leadership with someone who can't do the whole week if that's needed. I am on "staycation" with a few days away camping, but we're not sure of our schedule yet.

[Ella]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? Can be anything between 1-3
3. What genre do you read the most? YA
4. Which country do you live in? United Kingdom
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? Trying to but failing
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? Oh 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 but I'll do it if no one else wants to

[Sharanya]

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? Fantasy, mystery, literary fiction
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? Maybe
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

[Sophie]

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
4. Which country do you live in? Switzerland
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.) Not particularly, but can do if we're missing volunteers ;)

[dalex]

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

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2-4 depending on the book and the week

3. What genre do you read the most?
literary fiction and historical fiction (and a good bit of sci-fi and fantasy)

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?
No

[Holly]

1. slow to medium
2. 1-2
3. mystery, romance, and YA
4. USA
5. no
6. possibly
7. yes
8. no

[Johanne]

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 eclectic. Fantasy, Sci-fi, children´s books, YA, graphic novels, literary fiction, romance...
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?
No

[Ana]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Fast
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 5-10
3. What genre do you read the most? Fantasy/Young Adult
4. Which country do you live in? USA
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? No (just getting my list together)
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 (I wouldn't be good at that level of detail)

[Sarah]

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

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? depending on the week/book between 3-6

3. What genre do you read the most? Contemporary and historical fiction, nonfiction, SFF

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? Yes

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 (I’m usually just on my phone which isn’t the greatest for spreadsheets)

[Brittany]

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?
I’ve been all over the place lately, I enjoy fantasy and ya the most though.
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

[Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod]

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

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1-2, but hopefully more during a read-a-thon

3. What genre do you read the most?
Mystery/thriller

4. Which country do you live in?
US

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, I'm waaaay 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.) If needed :)

[CM]

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?
- I really do read everything. I think maybe fantasy more though?

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?
- No

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.)
-I can if you need someone but I am not around at all on the weekends. I am here all day during the week but with small kids I rarely have time to check Goodreads on the weekends.

[Emily, Conterminous Mod]

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

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
- 2-3, but during Read-A-Thons, I usually hit closer to 4 or 5.

3. What genre do you read the most?
- Contemporary fiction, literary fiction, historical fiction

4. Which country do you live in?
- The US

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
- Yes, and I'm right on track!

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?
- 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'd love to. I will be leaving for vacation on Saturday the 15th, so someone else would have to take over posting duties for the last two days of the challenge.

[Kathy Jo]

1) medium
2) 1-2, but hopefully more this week
3) non-fiction and general fiction
4) USA
5) no
6) yes, but also have some books that may be side reads
7) yes
8) no

[Ashley]

1. Medium
2. 1-2
3. Mystery, crime, thriller
4. USA
5. No
6. Yes, maybe some others
7. Yes
*8. No

[Karissa]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 2, but planning for 3-5 during the read-a-thon
3. What genre do you read the most? Literary/contemporary and 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? 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

[Kelly]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Slow- next to all of you speed demons! 😊

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

3. What genre do you read the most?
Thrillers and sci-fi

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?
I 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.) No. I wish I was more "spreadsheet savvy" to be able to help.

[Meg]

QUESTIONNAIRE {This helps us sort teams! :D}
1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Medium to fast
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 2ish, but planning on upping my game for RAT (3-5)
3. What genre do you read the most? Fantasy, 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? Yes
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? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.) No - its report card time for me, so I have enough upkeep on my plate :)

[Desiree]

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

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1.5 - 2

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

4. Which country do you live in?
Australia

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Not really

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.)
Probably not

[Jen K]

QUESTIONNAIRE
1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Slow to Medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 1-2
3. What genre do you read the most? Fantasy, historical or contemporary fiction
4. Which country do you live in? US (EST)
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? No thanks.

Really clever set up!!!

[Sarah A.]

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? 1-2

3. What genre do you read the most? Thriller, Sci-fi, Chick-lit

4. Which country do you live in? USA (EST)

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

[Kath]

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? 2-3

3. What genre do you read the most? Fantasy, Sci-fi

4. Which country do you live in? Germany

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? 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

[Sara]

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?
literary fiction; historical 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? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.)
No

[Veronica]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Slow
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
Only 1, 2 if I really push myself
3. What genre do you read the most?
Lately its been YA, historical fiction and contemporary 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-thon?
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.)
No

[Debra]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?slow/med
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?3-4
3. What genre do you read the most?open
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?no
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

[Khristina]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Fast
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 4-6 books
3. What genre do you read the most? general 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? Yup.
*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. But I would love to be co-leader. Shared responsibilities

[Christy]

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? 1 to 2
3. What genre do you read the most? literature, SF/F
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? hopefully, 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.) This is my very first read-a-thon, so probably not a good idea.

[Samantha]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Slow to Medium.
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 1 or 2
3. What genre do you read the most? Mystery/Thriller
4. Which country do you live in? USA
5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? I am generally within a few books of order but I can't say I am fully reading in 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? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc.) No

[Jody]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium, but I tend to end up reading like a demon during read-a-thons.
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
I've averaged two a week this year.
3. What genre do you read the most?
Classics and nonfiction.
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?
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, it's a four-day weekend for us this weekend, so I'm not sure where I'll be!

[Bryony]

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

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
Usually one or two.

3. What genre do you read the most?
This year I’m reading quite a lot of nonfiction, but my usual favourites are historical fiction and classics.

4. Which country do you live in?
UK

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Nope, tried and failed that before! ;-)

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?
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 can if needed but I may not be online much especially the final weekend of the readathon so I’d prefer not to if there are other volunteers.

[Nancy]

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?
1-2 depending on if its good

3. What genre do you read the most?
Fantasy, mystery, thriller

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?
Possibly

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

[Marin]

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

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
It looks like I've been averaging two a week, but I'm reading a couple of long books right now, so I'll probably be more useful in terms of page counts than books finished.

3. What genre do you read the most?
Mysteries

4. Which country do you live in?
USA

5. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Yes (trying to anyway)

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.)
I'd probably need some training on how the spreadsheet works, but I could be a team leader if needed.

[Sarah]

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
slow to medium at the moment

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

3. What genre do you read the most?
fantasy/classics/YA

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?
At least once a day

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