Quarterly Read-a-thon - Friday Mar 6th-Sunday 8th INCL

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "It's 3 days Sally:) Don't take time away;)"

That right - start just after midnight Friday morning - I was thinking noon for some reason.

I stand corrected :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!!!

[Melanie]

Count me in for this read-a-thon. I aim for 200 pages (small but a start.)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Sharon
Carolyn
Caitlin
Sally906
Erin
Rosie
Michael
Brittnee
RitaSkeeter
Edward
Melissa
Phrynne
Linda
Kelly
Suezanne
Zoey
Liam
MaryG2E
Jackmeister
Veronica
Odette
Julie
Bette
Marianne
Tracey Allen
Rachael
Christy
Neil
Margaret
Catsalive
Jennifer
Melanie
Brenda
Ace
Christina
Suzanne
Valerie
Leonie
Carol
Michelle

40 total so far! Excellent job people:)

That averages 437 pages each over the three days - or 146 per day;)

There will be some who do more than this, and some who do less.. either way, every little bit helps!

[Ace]

I'll join in also...

[Chris]

Count me in as well.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've added you both in and adjusted our averages:) Thanks guys!!

[Suz]

I thought I definitely said yes to this??!! Was about to say I've been left off the list ;) I'm in. This is a fun one I love doing.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm sorry if I missed you in my trolling Suzanne;) I'll add you now:) x

[Suz]

No it's more like I forgot Brenda. You know me ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

At least you're there now:)

[Valerie]

Please add me, it's a good way to get the autumn challenge moving along!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're on the list Valerie:)

[Leonie]

I'll join in too. I have no idea how much I'll read, but I know I'll read something!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Every little bit helps Leonie..I'll add you now:)

[Sharon]

It's fantasic to see so many people joining in. I'm sure we'll have no problem reaching our total :) And of course it's all about having fun :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It sure is! There are heaps this time:)

[Carol - Reading Writing and Riesling]

I thought I had responded to this as yes...oh well..maybe not - count me in.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

OK Carol, adding you now:)

[Sally906]

Michael wrote: "Nothing gets past Brenda :)"

And that is a GOOD thing :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!

[Christy]

Should've been this weekend - ha! I'm already over 500 pages!! Hopefully I'll do as well when it counts!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!! Never mind - you'll probably do more;)

[Michelle]

I'll join in again this month. Hubby is away most of the weekend so I'll have to amuse my son on my own but I'll try my best to get some quality reading done as well :-)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've added you in Michelle:)

[Sally906]

Happy Thursday everyone - don't forget at midnight tonight (and not a second before - lol) the readathon starts!!!

I have a couple lined up to read over the weekend:

The Spider King's Daughter by Chibundu Onuzo
Curve My Attitude by Sarah Gai
Paint by Jennifer Dance

then if I have time make a start on

The Road to Hope by Rachael Johns

Have you got any specific reads lined up?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow I can't believe it's here already! I'll be finishing off my current read - Paper Daisies by Kim Kelly which I'm loving, then starting Bittersweet by Colleen McCullough...not sure what after that, but I have plenty:)

[Mell]

I am definitely going to read Life on the Refrigerator Door which I have borrowed from my housemate for the Autumn Reading Challenge.
I am also currently reading The Marriage Pact and have a couple of others lined up for other challenges.

Do comics count towards the page count here? Otherwise I will hold off on that one!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hold off on that one Melissa as I'm not totally sure....sorry!

[Mell]

all good :) plenty of other books to read!

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

I'm gonna try to finish off The Mirror Empire - got work tomorrow, probably gonna be dead on my feet from reading into the early hours.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Don't forget guys..from midnight onward! Get your reading caps on;) Good luck and have fun :)

[Carolyn]

I won't be reading at midnight Brenda but I do have a day off tomorrow and hope to fit some reading in!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha no I won't be either ;)

[Christy]

Midnight is waaaaaaay past my bedtime :). Will have to wait til tomorrow and I'll be finishing How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale - surprisingly entertaining! Not much thought process required!

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

It's midnight somewhere.......

[Sally906]

Liam wrote: "It's midnight somewhere......."

My midnight is 1 1/2 hours after the east coast, and an hour after SA but still earlier than WA

It's already midnight in New Zealand though - maybe we can pretend we're in NZ and start now? No? Ah well - will be in bed soon so will start tomorrow like a good girl :)

[Adriana]

I'm on it!!!

[Adriana]

Man... I hate my mobile...

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

57 pages before bed woooo

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

20 pages for me this morning plus 73 today = 93

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good to see a few are on their way! Well done and good luck today:)

[Adriana]

I still have to wait 18 hours... Still March 5th here,.. ;)

[Sally906]

Adriana wrote: "I still have to wait 18 hours... Still March 5th here,.. ;)"

LOL - never mind - when we have all stopped you'll be there smugly reading :)

[Sally906]

I am going to finish The Country Practice first - the page number when I went to sleep last night was 249. Recording it here so I know where to start counting from.

[Carolyn]

I'm half way though Angel and Live to Tell so will also aim to those off before I start something new. I have Fatal Liaison, Summer Knight and The Girl on the Train lined up and calling out to me. Won't get them all read but will enjoy having a darn good try!

[Melanie]

I started the Read-a-thon on page 32 of Rosemary's Baby and I am currently up to page 70.

I am aiming for 200 pages this weekend as I am a slow reader but it may happen.

Unfortunately (or fortunately however you see it) my son has the chicken pox which means a weekend at home. Can't take him anywhere while he is contagious so that leaves lots of time to read.

He is also pretty tired so taking long naps.

[Sally906]

Adriana wrote: "I still have to wait 18 hours... Still March 5th here,.. ;)"

By the way Adriana - what time zone are you in - not Europe as that is around 10 hours behind - so I am guessing North America? South America?

[Sally906]

Melanie wrote: "I started the Read-a-thon on page 32 of Rosemary's Baby and I am currently up to page 70.

I am aiming for 200 pages this weekend as I am a slow reader but it may happen.

Unfortuna..."

That will be so hard to read while he is napping - but I know you can do it ;)

[Melanie]

Sally906 wrote: That will be so hard to read while he is napping - but I know you can do it ;)


Either that or get his dad to occupy his for a few hours as Ive had him all week.

I have to go to the library to return some books so have booked in time for a coffee and read at the café too. lol