Read-a-thon #2 - Kickoff

[Nancy]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon? to have a good time
2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish? not particularly - I have too many on my TBR that I look forward to reading
3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? at home is my preferred spot. Some at lunch while at work
4. Are you participating in the team challenge? Yes! Team Butterfly reporting! :)
5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on! Only obstacle I have is deciding what to read next after I finish a book
6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon? Just a good time and lots of fun

[Danielle]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon? To make sure I devote time to reading again.
2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish? Space Opera by Catherynne M Valente
3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? On my commute or at home
4. Are you participating in the team challenge? yes
5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on! Work...it continues to try and eat up my life
6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
Being more conscious of my reading

[Sophie]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
Read during any downtime I have instead of checking my phone 🙈

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
I'd love to finish 11/22/63, but it's so long I'm not sure I'll be able to.

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
At home

4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
Yaasss go team Ladybugs!

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
I'm supposed to look a job... supposed to is the key word here haha

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
Just reading

[Kathryn]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
No particular goals as far as reading goes - it might be nice to try to prioritise my reading a bit more than some of my other activities. I'm hoping to help my team toward a win!

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
I've got a few books sitting here that I want to get to, but whether I read them for the read-a-thon or not remains to be seen.

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
In bed, or the lounge. I could go outside if the weather's nice, but that's often more distracting than being inside!

4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
Yes - on Team Butterfly!

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
Well, life in general interferes with reading! I'm out for lunch with friends tomorrow afternoon, so that will cut into a bit of my Sunday reading time!

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
It's my first read-a-thon, so just taking part in all of it!

[Storm]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
To actually do it, it's my first one!
2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
Circe! I've been wanting to read it for forever
3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
My bed
4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
Yes I think so
5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
Work and family stuff
6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
Having fun reading! I haven't read for fun much in the past few weeks

[Rachel]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
Read as much as I can, and hopefully pick up the pace a little in general with my challenges. I'm making my way through the Throne of Glass series now and loving it, but the books are so long!

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
I've got The Wife Between Us coming from the library, so I'm very excited to read that.

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
At home

4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
Yes

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
I have a few very long books lined up, and one project to work on over this weekend that will eat up most of a day.

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
Reading as much as I can, and I think it will be fun to try something new for this read-a-thon.

[Chrissy]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-tohb? Mostly just to use my reading to help out a team.

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish? I just got A Thousand Beginnings and Endings off my library hold list, that should be fun!

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? At home, and audio listening while biking or walking.

4. Are you participating in the team challenge? Yes

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on! Not really, just started summer vacation!

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon? Nothing springs to mind

[Jenny]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
I've never been reading like this, so I think this could be so much fun.

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
There are a few on my TBR, but also want to find others to add ;-)

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
Home, maybe a little at work

4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
Yes, team ladybug

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
Work... and some study I have to do.

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
To see how much can I really read... I hope a lot!! :-D

[CM]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon? To read, read, read!

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish? So many! My June TBR has like 15 books on it. Fondryside, The Grace Year and a Nearly Perfect Family.

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? Home on the couch or in the hammock.

4. Are you participating in the team challenge? Yes!

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on! Babies! :(

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon? Reading! and the experience of enjoying it with a team.

[Shelley]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon? I've hit a bit of a roadblock in my reading so I'm hoping to use this to push me
2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish? I've been trying to get through The Witch Elm for a while. It's good but so depressing so I keep putting it down. Need to finish
3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? all over
4. Are you participating in the team challenge? Yes
5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on! Work could get insane. If it's the type of insane I'm expecting, than I'll have audio books no problem. If it's a bad insane, than I'll be lucky if I get anything down.
6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon? Picking books from my TBR list more at random

[Jill]

1. What are your goals for the Read-a-thon? To read as much as possible and to,have fun interacting with Team Butterfly!
2. Are there any books you’re dying to start or finish? I am about halfway through with The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding which I cannot wait finish.
3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? At home
4. Are you participating in the team challenge? Yes! Go Team Butterfly!
5. Is there anything that’s going to stand in the way of,your reading this,week? Let us cheer you on! Work and my long commute is the big obstacle but I am now working from home one day a week so I gain back 3 hours of my day.
6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon? Having fun!

[Tawallah]

Q 1. My plan is to finish reading at least 6 books during the read-a-thon

Q2. I want to finish Sheepfarmer’s Daughter and the Poisoner’s Handbook. Hoping to make a big dent in A Feast of Crows.

Q3. I will be reading wherever I can. Listening to audiobook in the car, reading at home.

Q4. I’m part of Team Butterfly.

Q5. Work may put a damper on my reading next week. But will see.

Q6. Reading as much as I can.

[Kath]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon? I‘d like to read at least 3 books this week

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish? I want to finish This Book Is Full Of Spiders by David Wong

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? At home

4. Are you participating in the team challenge? Yes

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on! Not really

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon? Reading! And participating in the team challenge

[Marta]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
Just to read and not waste my time. And to participate in team activities.

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
Dying - no. But I have started The Foundation series, and it has two books to finish. I also have a couple books from the library - Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed, and Miss Kopp Just Won't Quit. On audio, I am listening to Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, and have My Beloved World on deck - for my book club.

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
In bed. I will try to get outside to read as well.

4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
Yes - team Bumblebee

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
Work. And a lingering tiredness.

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
Participating in the team. It is always fun!

[Kelly]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
To be an asset to my team and have fun! Reading is an added bonus.

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
Where are my Blake Crouch fans at? Dark Matter? His new book Recursion comes out Monday. I have an ARC I started for this- oh it is amazing so far!!

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
All over the house, but I make sure whatever I am reading comes with me.

4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
Yes, my lovely butterfly teammates!

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
Waiting for my BOTM box to get here, my youngest's ridiculous dance practice schedule for recital, and my ancient Kindle dying too quickly

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
Reading with some awesome people for a week!

[Veronica]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
To read as much as possible and finish at least 2 books
2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
I'm about to startVictoria so I'm excited about this one.
3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
At home on the couch
4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
Yes, Team Ladybug!
5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
Mostly work
6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
Reading a lot and having a fun week

[[deleted user]]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
Finish 5 books (I am 4 behind, so...)
2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
Not really
3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
In bed :)
4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
No
5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
Work and my puppy's...
6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
Getting on track, finishing books.

[Martha]

. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
To read as much as I can and to catch up with some of my book goals.

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
I started the read-a-thon with a book I've been wanting to read for a long time and finished it the first day. I have a list of books for June that I want to read and I hope to complete most of those books by the time the read-a-thon has ended.

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
At home in my favorite chair.

4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
Yes. I'm with Team Ladybug.

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
I keep checking my team's folder to keep up on the team challenge. I need to avoid being on line so often.

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
Competing with myself to meet a reading goal. I enjoy the teamwork and seeing what others are reading.

[Bec]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
Read as much as I can and have fun interacting.

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
No not really.

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
On the train and in my bed!

4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
Yes - team butterfly!!

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
Tiredness - I'm just getting over a cold (had 2.5 days off work) and I have cancer which makes me tired....so I need to stay awake!

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
Interacting with everyone!

[Tia]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon? - Have fun!
2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish? - Royal Assassin
3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? - In bed
4. Are you participating in the team challenge? - Yes, I am on team Bumblebee
5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on! - Traveling from 8th - 10th.
6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon? - Looking forward to cheering my team along.

[Marie (UK)]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thin? - to read at least 5 books
2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish? I have one called Fawkes which really want to read and I am part way through 2 audio books which would be great to finish but i only listen in the car and one Glory in Death my husband is also listening to
3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? on the settee
4. Are you participating in the team challenge? yes
5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on! It is exam season and I am an invigilator at the local high school unfortunately you cant read a book whilst invigilating
6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon? meeting new people on GR

[Jody]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
I'd like to find my reading mojo again.

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
Not really.

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
Hopefully outside, but the weather's looking a bit grim for the coming week.

4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
Yes.

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
A little bit of work, and my usual distractions. And a lack of motivation.

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
I always like the BINGO.

[Katie]

I'm with you, Jody. Send some mojo if you find it again.

[Jody]

Ah Katie, sisters in demotivation!

[Sarah A.]

What are your goals for the read-a-thon? Complete 1-2 books

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish? any TBR will do LOL


3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? My couch or my bed =)

4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
Yes

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!

Even though I am done teaching, I have a 2 day workshop and a couple full day things to do this week.

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
I'm brand new to this, so looking forward to it all

[[deleted user]]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon? - To take part and have fun.

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish? - Not really

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? - At home

4. Are you participating in the team challenge? - Yes

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on! - Work

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon? - Reading

[Jennifer]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
To try to finish at least 5 books.

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
Not really.

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
My bed or the couch.

4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
YES

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
My job, I work 10 hr days.

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
Getting some books completed.

[AnnaNeverLands]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?

To read as much as possible and have a great time

2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?

I really want to finish Queen of Air and Darkness and finally start my re-read of Six of Crows in the collector's edition this time

3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?

Home, most probably in my bed

4. Are you participating in the team challenge?

Yupp

5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!

Two finals that i have this week, but once Friday hits, i will be a free spirit

6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?

To making new friends and having lots of fun

[Kavitha]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
Read/listen consistently
2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
Yes, I want to finish couple of series - Throne of Glass, Kingsbridge series and couple of books in my language
3. Where will you be doing most of your reading?
During commute between home and work
4. Are you participating in the team challenge?
Yes
5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on!
Not really ) Thanks though
6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon?
Variety, getting inspired by reader's/team members' enthusiasm :)

[Ira]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon? To read as many books for the AtY Challenge as possible because I am behind
2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish? I really want to finishAmerican Gods
3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? At home or listening to audiobooks at work
4. Are you participating in the team challenge? Yes
5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on! I am getting visitors this weekend and I am going to Bon Jovi concert but afer that I am free to read
6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon? To have fun and read as much as possible

[bamaace83]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon? I hope to finish 4 books this week.
2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
I need to finish the The Cruel Prince.
3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? I will be reading at night on the couch.
4. Are you participating in the team challenge? Yes, I am.
5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on! I should have a good week to read.
6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon? Reading every single day.

[Hilde]

1. What are your goals for the read-a-thon?
Just to have fun
2. Are there any books you're dying to start or finish?
Not particulary right now, but would like to finish Mrs. Dalloway as it is really slow going..
3. Where will you be doing most of your reading? I have four flights during this RAT, so probably at those (2 of them are done by now)
4. Are you participating in the team challenge? yes, go bees
5. Is anything that's going to stand in the way of your reading this week? Let us cheer you on! Life. Just a busy period with lots happening right now, so I kind of feel bad that I entered a team, as I am not able to contribute much. And everyone is making such fantastic progress, I'm in awe every readathon, and realising I am not anywhere near being able to keep up
6. What are you most looking forward to with this read-a-thon? Just having fun!