Listen...Lena TheReader Does Readathons

[Susy]

Great lists, Lena! Hope you have a great time tomorrow!

[Lena]

Lena TheReader's READTHON Actual Snack Options per grocery order.
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Kombucha
Red Hots Cinnamon Candy
Kit Kat Candy
Red Grapefruit
Bananas
Grapes
Fresh Mango Chunks
Cold Brew Coffee
Caramel Almond Creamer
KIND Bars
Snack Fruit & Cheese pack
Hard Boiled Eggs
Carrot, Broccoli & Almond Snack
Potato Chips
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Almond Milk Yogurt
Energy Drinks
Petite Dills Pickles
Dairy Free Supreme Frozen Pizza
Dairy Free Ice Cream
Orange Sherbet bars
Flavored Sparkling Water
White Cheddar Popcorn
Frozen Onion Rings
Frozen Vegetable Egg Rolls
Turkey Sausage Snack Sticks
Lemonade
Juice Shot -Vitamin D and Zinc with Reishi and Live Probiotics, Bagels
Water
Cup Noodles Flavored Noodles
Rice cakes Caramel Corn
Caffeinated Flavored Powdered Drink Mix
Salami & Olive Tray
Dairy Free Ranch Dressing

[Lena]

Lena TheReader's READTHON TBR OPTIONS & AVAILABLE FORMATS

The Counselor: A Screenplay by Cormac McCarthy - Own Physical Book, Audio Book on Scribd

Crossroads by Margaret Adetimehin - Ebook on Scribd

Black Girls Rock! by Beverly Bond - Physical Library Book and Audio Book on Scribd

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender - Own Physical Book, Audio Book and PDF on Scribd

All Fall Down by Ally Carter - Own Physical Book, Audio Book on Scribd

The Other Life by Ellen Meister - Own Physical Book, Audio Book on Scribd

The Blue Zones - audio book & E-book on Libby and I own physical book

Blink - audio book & E-book on Libby and I own physical book

Catching Fire - audio book on Scribd & Libby

[Lena]

Susy wrote: "Great lists, Lena! Hope you have a great time tomorrow!"

Thanks Susy!

[Susy]

Looks like you're doing great, Lena!

[Lena]

Susy wrote: "Looks like you're doing great, Lena!"
Thanks Susy!! It's been good! How is going on your end??

[Susy]

Lena wrote: "Susy wrote: "Looks like you're doing great, Lena!"
Thanks Susy!! It's been good! How is going on your end??"

It's going great; finished 1 book and about to finish 2 more. Hopefully tomorrow I'll finish a 4th one.

[Lena]

Susy wrote: "Lena wrote: "Susy wrote: "Looks like you're doing great, Lena!"
Thanks Susy!! It's been good! How is going on your end??"

It's going great; finished 1 book and about to finish 2 more. Hopefully to..."

Nice job! I'm fresh off a nap so I'm ready to get back at it! :-)

[Lena]

Mid-Event Survey:

What are you reading right now?
- Akwaeke Emezi

How many books have you read so far? 4

What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the readathon?

and


Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?

I had a zoom meeting for my support group I had to attend. I also had an unplanned nap for 2 hours. I went to my hour meeting and took a nap for two hours,


What surprises you most about the read-a-thon, so far?

That I could actually take a nap with the massive amounts of caffeine I've consumed..lol

[Lena]

Opening Survey:

What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Mountain Time USA

Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?

and


Which snack are you most looking forward to?
EVERYTHING!!

Tell us a little something about yourself!
I can read a Physical book while walking, It's a super power

If you participated in the last readathon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today?

If this is your first readathon, what are you most looking forward to?

I will start off with Caffeine and keep it going all day. Last readathon I thought I'd wait until I needed the caffeine and then I'd drink it. I also will listen to my body and nap when I need to.

[Lena]

Bingo #1 - Spring 2022
To be completed during the readathon!
#S2022readathonbingo

Row 1:
Reading in your favorite location - X
Borrow a book from the library to be read during the readathon-X
Plan your snacks and share on social media - X
Read for 1 hr (non-sprint) -X
Read a novella - X

Row 2:
Read a book by 2 authors
Exercise for 30 minutes (bonus if listening to an audiobook)
Recommend a favorite book via social media -X
Randomly grab a book to read - X
Read a book with food on the cover

Row 3:
Share your four-legged reading buddies (or two legged if you don't have a four legged!)
Start and complete a book with at least 300 pages
FREE
Keep a bullet journal or other tracking method for reading times-X
Family reading time for 1 hr

Row 4:
Read a self-care book -X
Reread a favorite book
Drink at least 64 ounces of water (in 24-hrs) -X
Plan a buddy read snack break (Zoom, Facetime, FB, chat, etc)-X
Read a book that takes place on a continent other than the one you are currently on

Row 5:
Start a book recommended by the group during the readathon
Share a recipe from one of your readings
Invite a friend
Read ONLY from your planned reading pile - X
Participate in a social media challenge (not BINGO)

[Susy]

Lena wrote: "TBR Updates
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Finished:
[bookcover:Wait, I'm Working With Who?!?: The Essential Guide to Dealing with Difficult Coworkers, Annoying Managers, and Other Toxic P..."

Nice going, Lena!

I just had a few hours of sleep, so I'm planning to do some good reading the last 7 hours!

[Lena]

Susy wrote: "Lena wrote: "TBR Updates
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Finished:
[bookcover:Wait, I'm Working With Who?!?: The Essential Guide to Dealing with Difficult Coworkers, Annoying Managers, and ..."

Nice Susy, I'm playing it by ear...to see when I will get to take another nap. Right now I'm watching a bit of YouTube!

[Cynda]

Enjoy your nap Lena. I will stop by later.

[Lena]

Cynda wrote: "Enjoy your nap Lena. I will stop by later."

I'm still watching YouTube...maybe my nap with be next hour?? I'm still unsure...lol

[Lynnette]

Lena you're my readathon shero. keep it going

[Lena]

Lynnette wrote: "Lena you're my readathon shero. keep it going"

HEY!! Happy Readathon!

[Lena]

Hour 12- Saturday 6-7 pm
Drinks: Water
Snacks: None
Location: Kitchen (making food)
Books finished: 0
Pgs. read: 56

Hour 13-15 Saturday 7-9 pm
Drinks: Energy Drink Mixed with Water
Snacks: Air Fried Chicken, Jasmine Rice, Green Beans, Oatmeal Cookies, mango chunks and a fun size Kit Kat.
Location: Kitchen
Books finished: 0
Pgs. read: 25

Hour 15-16 Saturday 9-10 pm
Drinks: Crystal Light Energy pack, Water
Snacks: popcorn, a few red hot candies
Location: Bed
Books finished: 1
Pgs. read: 88

Hour 17- Saturday 10-11 pm (YouTube Watching)
Drinks: Crystal Light Energy pack, Water
Snacks: Chips
Location: Bed
Books finished: 0
Pgs. read:0

Hour 18- Saturday 11pm- Sunday 12am (True Crime Watching)
Drinks: n/a
Snacks: n/a
Location: bed
Books finished: 0
Pgs. read: 0

Hours 19-22 (4 HOURS) Sunday 12 am - Sunday 4 am
Location: SLEEPING

Hour 22 Sunday 4-5 am
Drinks: Crystal Light Energy pack, Water, cold brew
Snacks: banana
Location: Bed
Books finished: 0
Pgs. read: 39

Hour 24- Sunday 5-6 am
Drinks: Crystal Light Energy pack, Water, cold brew
Snacks: none
Location: Bed
Books finished: 0
Pgs. read: 38

Total books finished: 5
Total Pgs. read: 543
fav snacks: Stewed Fish and FuFu, Air Fried Chicken, Jasmine rice and green beans...essentially...the real food vs snacks were my Jam this readathon
fav drinks: Cold Brew and Sparkling Water

[Lena]

Books Read
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Finished:

- Peter Economy

- Renee Watson

- Victor LaValle

- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry


- Akwaeke Emezi


Starting Reading:

- Read 77 pages

[Elsi]

How did you like Pet? It's been on my tbr for a while.

[Vanessa]

Lena wrote: "Lena TheReader's Bingo Plan (pending an official notice of proper guidelines).

Pre-Readathon Challenge Bingo
Bingo One & Two
Food-Themed Bingo

During Readathon Bingo
Bingo One & Two
Food-Themed B..."

[Vanessa]

Lena wrote: "Lena TheReader's Bingo Plan (pending an official notice of proper guidelines).

Pre-Readathon Challenge Bingo
Bingo One & Two
Food-Themed Bingo

During Readathon Bingo
Bingo One & Two
Food-Themed B..."


Dang ! 2022 Readathon Bingo boards were tough .
I couldn't find a perfect with any of them . Bummer

[Lena]

Elsi wrote: "How did you like Pet? It's been on my tbr for a while."

I liked it. I rated it a 4 star! It's a bit creepy which I like!

[Lena]

Vanessa wrote: "Lena wrote: "Lena TheReader's Bingo Plan (pending an official notice of proper guidelines).

Pre-Readathon Challenge Bingo
Bingo One & Two
Food-Themed Bingo

During Readathon Bingo
Bingo One & Two
..."

Yes, I honestly forgot the bingo cards this readathon. I didn't even view the others..smh...It was still fun though! Hopefully your readathon was great too! XOXO

[Vanessa]

Lena wrote: "Vanessa wrote: "Lena wrote: "Lena TheReader's Bingo Plan (pending an official notice of proper guidelines).

Pre-Readathon Challenge Bingo
Bingo One & Two
Food-Themed Bingo

During Readathon Bingo
..."

I always have a good time with the READATHON .
This time I got halfway through two 300 page books and
four magazines . A total of 441 pages completed in 9 hours .
That's all I could do and have a life . But I'm happy with my progress.
Thanks for inviting me . Talk with you in the fall .

[Lena]

Vanessa wrote: "Lena wrote: "Vanessa wrote: "Lena wrote: "Lena TheReader's Bingo Plan (pending an official notice of proper guidelines).

Pre-Readathon Challenge Bingo
Bingo One & Two
Food-Themed Bingo

During Rea..."

Sounds like you killed it! Nice Job! The next one is usually in October! Hoping to see you then! xoxo

[Vanessa]

Lena wrote: "Lena TheReader's READTHON Actual Snack Options per grocery order.
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Kombucha
Red Hots Cinnamon Candy
Kit Kat Candy
Red Grapefruit
Bananas
Grape..."

Salami and Olive tray ! I would add some cheese and crackers to that

[Lena]

Vanessa wrote: "Lena wrote: "Lena TheReader's READTHON Actual Snack Options per grocery order.
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Kombucha
Red Hots Cinnamon Candy
Kit Kat Candy
Red Grapefruit
..."

You get me!! It had cheese and crackers too! :-)

[Vanessa]

Lena wrote: "Vanessa wrote: "Lena wrote: "Lena TheReader's READTHON Actual Snack Options per grocery order.
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Kombucha
Red Hots Cinnamon Candy
Kit Kat Candy..."

Oops . chuckle chuckle

[Lena]

Closing Survey:

1. How would you assess your reading overall?

I think I achieved what I'd planned to achieve. Overall, I stuck to selections from my TBR options planned.


2. Did you have a strategy, and if so, did you stick to it?

One of my items is planning items prior to the readaton. I plan my snack options, TBR options and formats available too. Additionally, my goal is usually to complete partially read books and read Novellas and short stories.


3. What was your favorite snack?

Stewed Fish and FuFu, Air Fried Chicken, Jasmine Rice, Green Beans...essentially real food vs snacks were my jam this readathon.


4. Did you add any new books to your TBR/wishlist after seeing what everyone else is reading?

Nope, I preplan TBR options. I did add a current read to my TBR (only because I was already reading it).


5. What was your favorite book or experience from this readathon?

Favorite Book:



Favorite Experiences: My first unplanned nap (while listening to an audio book. Also my hot shower while listening to an audio book.

[Lamilla]

Lena wrote: "My first unplanned nap (while listening to an audio book)."
Ahaha, sounds cute!
Great to hear that planning works well for you

[Lena]

Lamilla wrote: "Lena wrote: "My first unplanned nap (while listening to an audio book)."
Ahaha, sounds cute!
Great to hear that planning works well for you"

That nap was a little bit of heaven... :-) xoxo

[Lena]

Pre-Readathon Challenge 4 - Our Classic Reading Sprints/Long Laps

LAP ONE
March 26 - April 1: 67 Pages Total
Continued reading Homegoing- 67 pages

LAP TWO
April 2 - 8: 220 Pages Total
Finished: Homegoing - 200 pages and Continued reading Becoming - 20 pages

LAP THREE
April 9 - 15: 516 Pages Total
Finished The Black God's Drums - 112 pages
TBR: Continued reading Becoming - 274 pages AND Don't You Dare - 130 pages

LAP FOUR
April 16 - 22
Finished: Becoming - 61 Pages
Finished - Don't You Dare -161 Pages
Finished - First Impressions - 40 Pages
Started Reading Good Me, Bad Me - 141 Pages

LAP FIVE
April 23 - 29
Finished: Good Me, Bad Me - 148 Pages
Finished: When Breath Becomes Air - 228 Pages
READ: Black Girls Rock!: Celebrating the Power, Beauty, and Brilliance of Black Women - 8 Pages


Total Pages Read: 1590
Books Finished: 7

[Susy]

Awesome job, Lena! See you in August hopefully!

[Lena]

Susy wrote: "Awesome job, Lena! See you in August hopefully!"

OH wow I thought the next one was in October. It's as close as August! Yes!! :=)

[Susy]

Lena wrote: "Susy wrote: "Awesome job, Lena! See you in August hopefully!"

OH wow I thought the next one was in October. It's as close as August! Yes!! :=)"

We usually do a reverse readathon in August (starting at 8pm EST instead of 8am). I hope the new mods will keep up the tradition!

[Lynnette]

There’s one in August? Yippee. I missed this one completely

[Lena]

I love that because I can finally start later. Getting up at 6am is rough!! :-)

[Cynda]

Lena good to hear you will be back. . . .I see you read some Becoming by Michelle Obama. When I read that book, I fell in feminist love with her. I hope you will enjoy that book as much as I did :-)

See you in August.

[Lena]

Lena TheReader's Reverse READTHON TBR OPTIONS & AVAILABLE FORMATS

Focus: All novellas and short stories
Ring Shout - Audio Book & eBook on Libby
The Last Nine - Kindle Unlimited with Audible Narration
Love and War - Kindle Unlimited
Games We Play - Kindle Unlimited
Going Postal - Audio and eBook is on Scribd Audio also on Libby
Crossroads by Margaret Adetimehin - eBook on Scribd
Open Water - eBook on Scribd and on Audible
See How They Run - On Audible
Husband Twerk For Your Wife - eBook on Scribd
For You, I'd Steel a Goat - eBook on Scribd

[Lynnette]

Lena wrote: "Lena TheReader's Reverse READTHON TBR OPTIONS & AVAILABLE FORMATS

Focus: All novellas and short stories

Ring Shout - Audio Book & eBook on Libby

The Last Nine - Kindle Unlimited with Audible Nar..."

I love that you have a theme. Something to think about for the October Readathon.

[Lena]

Lynnette wrote: "Lena wrote: "Lena TheReader's Reverse READTHON TBR OPTIONS & AVAILABLE FORMATS

Focus: All novellas and short stories

Ring Shout - Audio Book & eBook on Libby

The Last Nine - Kindle Unlimited wit..."


Yes, I'm hoping to knock off a lot of book from my Novella/Short Stories TBR!

[Lena]

Meal Snack Options (Grocery order arrived this morning)
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Nectarine/Peach/Bananas/Grapefruit/Grapes/Lemon/Lime
Cucumber/Carrots/Celery
Drinking Water/Sparkline Water
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Kettle Corn/Chips
Waffles
Cold Brew Coffee Black Unsweetened
Iced Coffee Espresso with Almond milk
Ground Coffee French Roast Coffee/K-Cups/Ground Espresso
Wellness shots/Energy Drinks/Kombucha/Vegan Protein Drinks
Kombucha
Stevia
Candy
Sorbet/Dairy Free Ice Cream
Dairy Free Creamer
Cookies
Charcuterie Lunch Kits
Frozen Dairy Free Pizza Supreme
Frozen Macaroni & Cheese/Frozen Loaded Potato Skins
Frozen Mini Cheeseburgers/Frozen Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

[Lena]

Lena TheReaders – Reverse Readathon Check Ins

Hour 1-2 Friday 6-8 pm
(grocery order needs to be delivered the day before)
Drinks:
Snacks:
Location:
Books finished:
Pgs. read:

Hour 3-6 Saturday 8pm -12 am
Drinks:
Snacks:
Location:
Books finished:
Pgs. read:

Hour 7-8 Saturday 12am-2 am
Drinks:
Snacks:
Location:
Books finished:
Pgs. Read

Hour 9-13 Saturday 2-7 am (SLEEPING)
Drinks:
Snacks:
Location:
Books finished:
Pgs. Read

Hour 14-16 Saturday 7am-10am
Drinks:
Snacks:
Location:
Books finished:
Pgs. Read

Hour 17-19 Saturday 10am-12pm
Drinks:
Snacks:
Location:
Books finished:
Pgs. Read

Hour 20-22 Saturday 12pm-3pm (SLEEPING)
Drinks:
Snacks:
Location:
Books finished:
Pgs. Read

Hour 23-24 Saturday 4pm-6pm
Drinks:
Snacks:
Location:
Books finished:
Pgs. Read

[Lena]

Lena TheReader's Reverse READTHON TBR OPTIONS & AVAILABLE FORMATS

Focus: All novellas and short stories


- Audio Book & eBook on Libby

- Kindle Unlimited with Audible Narration

- Kindle Unlimited

- Kindle Unlimited

- Audio and eBook is on Scribd Audio also on Libby

- eBook on Scribd

- eBook on Scribd and on Audible

- On Audible

- eBook on Scribd

- eBook on Scribd

(Today I snagged a free copy of from the Little Free Library so I MIGHT read some of it during the readathon??)

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Looks like you have some goodies there!

[Susan]

Great choices, Lena! I'm hoping to read Open Water soon. Maybe the next readathon?

[Lena]

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Looks like you have some goodies there!"

Yes, goodies in books and snacks...looking forward to it.

[Lena]

Susan wrote: "Great choices, Lena! I'm hoping to read Open Water soon. Maybe the next readathon?"

I'm hoping that I get to it this readathon! I'd love to complete a lot of these (so I can mark them off my overall TBR). :-)

[Cynda]

I use a lot of Scribd too. I am so glad I let myself pay for it. Been sk worth it. Good stuff. . . .Have a successful readathon!