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#10 Readathon: Let's Chat!
Jessica, books must have been started and completed during the readathon to get points.
So it's supposed to start in :10 right?
Yay, it's time to start! I just changed up my tbr again. Hopefully I'll finish it by the end of the day!
oops yeah jajaj i meant 10 mins imat that
oops yeah jajaj i meant 10 mins imat that
oops yeah jajaj i meant 10 mins at that time
sorry for the 3 times thing!! I hate my phone!
just woke up. anyone reading anything good?
Hello everyone! I haven't started reading yet! I am still not feeling well so I went to bed and am now eating breakfast. I think I am also going shopping with my mom today so I don't know how much I will be reading...
Does that mean you are feeling better, Jacque? I hope so!
ugh...i woke up sick :( I hope everyone is enjoying their books!!
Oh no! Sorry, Trisha!! Hope you feel better quickly!!
aww thanks :)how is your reading going Vicki?? Looks like you are claiming lots of points!! WOOHOO!!
Haha, I started right away but fell asleep somewhere around 4 or something.. :)
It's going just okay. I went to my daughter's last night to visit with my son and his family because they leave for their home today. I had only gotten three hour's sleep night before last so I was really tired last night. Then I had to leave here at 6:30 to take my car to my daughter and just got back. My "problem" is getting uninterrupted reading. I got home at 8:10 and the TV was already on. Ugh...I hate the TV being on so much!Anyway I managed 2 short ones (60-ish pages) and I'm halfway done with Freak Boy. I can tell I'm going to fall asleep so we'll see. LOL
Molly, I fell asleep around midnight and woke up at 4:30. LOL
I hope you feel better Jaquelyn and Trisha.I also have not started reading yet. I have been sick and wanted to let my body sleep and recuperate. Going to start a book right now.
Vicki wrote: "Molly, I fell asleep around midnight and woke up at 4:30. LOL"Lol. It also didn't help my case that I was on my bed when I fell asleep. Now I'm on the couch and it's working out pretty well but I'll have to move again soon because my mom and sister are going to have a Downton Abbey marathon.
Haha! I love our readathons but I usually have more time to prepare.
This is my first time participating in one but I think I was as prepared as I could be, really. and the Read-a-thon Tips helped a lot
Looks like I'm the crazy one here jajaj I've read 2 long books and 1 prequel
I finished 3 novellas before falling asleep around 4 last night and I just woke up so I'll try to finish a ~200 page book before work at 1:45!
Sofia wrote: "Looks like I'm the crazy one here jajaj I've read 2 long books and 1 prequel"You might just be faster than others and/or have less "distractions." I've read two short ones and nearly done with a 400 plus one. You aren't crazy! LOL
Vicki wrote: "Sofia wrote: "Looks like I'm the crazy one here jajaj I've read 2 long books and 1 prequel"You might just be faster than others and/or have less "distractions." I've read two short ones and nearl..."
Wow, you're doing great Vicki! I wish I didn't have so much distractions today.
Jessica wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Sofia wrote: "Looks like I'm the crazy one here jajaj I've read 2 long books and 1 prequel"You might just be faster than others and/or have less "distractions." I've read two short ..."
I had plenty last night, my husband has had the TV on since 8:00, and I had to go to my daughter's this morning (about an hour 40 minutes), but I listened to about 30 pages on my NOOK of a book that I just started. LOL
I stayed up and read until about 1 and am now just starting to read again.
I read two books now (one was over 600 pages). I also have much distractions, I just went to the last hobbit movie and my family is constantly asking things of me. Today it also snows (first time this winter) so I'm looking out of the window all the time :)
Just got started reading! ☺ I won't be getting any points for the book I am beginning with because I started it a few days ago, but hopefully I can start another book as well! How's everyone's reading going? ☺
My reading is going well, but I the books are pretty long, so it's taking me a while, but I like it!
I'm almost done with a book. It's been a busy day though. So I hope I get it done.
Isa wrote: "My reading is going well, but I the books are pretty long, so it's taking me a while, but I like it!"I'm glad you are enjoying it. I love the readathons because no matter how much I read, it's usually more than I would have because I do push myself more, not matter the circumstance.
Trinity wrote: "Just got started reading! ☺ I won't be getting any points for the book I am beginning with because I started it a few days ago, but hopefully I can start another book as well! How's everyone's read..."Trinity, I've done that before. It's all about reading anyway. :o)
Not participating, just wanted to wish everyone good luck and hope everyone has/had fun. :)
I am here, how can I help? What are you reading?
Oh no!!! Need MOJO Kathryn?? Have you snacked?? had some water??taken a little stroll around your area and stretch your legs??
What are your book choices??
Any chance you can get the audiobook version of
? It is extremely well done and it would get you up and moving which may help since you have lost your mojo.
Oh Fangirl is awesome. <3 I absolutely adored that book.I also didn't like The Hit, dropped it at 30 pages or so. Wanted to read it further eventually, but then I started reading the reviews and heard about certain things that I didn't like and thus I never continued with that book.
I was getting a bit of a headache from reading so I switched from
to the audiobook of
so I can walk around and putter. Might do a bit of cooking or cleaning.If you need, I can sprint with you?
Those are pretty intense? what are you in the mood for Kathryn??Do you have any novellas that might perk you up??
or need a list of some free ones out there??
Mehsi wrote: "Oh Fangirl is awesome. <3 I absolutely adored that book.I also didn't like The Hit, dropped it at 30 pages or so. Wanted to read it further eventually, but then I started reading the reviews and ..."
Agreed! I loved Fangirl. Haven't read the Hit.
Trisha wrote: "Those are pretty intense? what are you in the mood for Kathryn??Do you have any novellas that might perk you up??
or need a list of some free ones out there??"
Oh, good idea, Novellas!
Oh Novellas, always a good idea if you need a light book snack in-between bigger books. :)
I also listened to the audio version of Fangirl and it was good! I agree that variety in types of books helps, getting up and around from time to time, picking some short prequels/sequels to help you read a few books rather than one of two long ones. If you have any books in verse, they go by quickly.
I'd sprint with you, too, but I have family in and out today. But once I'm available to commit, I'd be more than happy to sprint with you.
Good luck! Remember, it's all about the reading. If you aren't enjoying your reading choices/time, don't force it.
Kathryn wrote: "I'm just going to dive in to Fangirl, and hope for the best"Fingers crossed Kathryn!! Sounds like Sprint friends are available if you need 'em :) Happy Reading!
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That's dedication right there!