Spring 23 Read-a-Thon: Team Challenge Sign Up

[Emily, Conterminous Mod]

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 5 times during the April 8-16 schedule.

How many teams will there be?
It will greatly depend on how many people sign up and how much they think they will be able to read. We are targeting 8-10 people per group.

QUESTIONNAIRE (This helps us sort teams!)
1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
2. Which time zone do you live in?
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)

[Sue]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Pretty much available most of the time - 4-5 books
2. Which time zone do you live in? UTC+8 (Western Australia)
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? Yes, if required

[°~Amy~°]

I will join but my reading speed will be slow (maybe 3 or 4 short books). We recently took in my 5 month old nephew and I haven't quite adjusted to his schedule yet. I can however promise to check in to the group several times a day. Unfortunately, I won't be able to be a team leader this time around.
I am in EST.

[Kellie Lyn]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Full week of work but should be able to finish at least 6 books.
2. Which time zone do you live in? CDT-Texas
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes, I can check in each evening.
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.) Not this time.

[Alicia]

1. 4-5 books
2. PST
3. Yup
4. Not this time.

[Sheena]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Great availability; I'll estimate 7 books.
2. Which time zone do you live in? EST
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.) Sure, happy to help

[Jen K]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
3-5, this weekend is tricky with a family visit but rest of week should be good

2. Which time zone do you live in?
EST

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
No thanks

[Sherri]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? I'm availabile but I do have commitments Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and the final day. Shouldn't slow me down much. I anticipate reading 4-5 books. I have two long books going at the moment.
2. Which time zone do you live in? EST
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.) Not this time.

[Sarah]

You 1. Fairly available — not too much work. Hopefully 4-6 books.
2. Atlantic
3. Yes daily
4. Not this time

[Nancy]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Not as much as I'd like unfortunately, I will be out of town with friends this weekend which will limit my reading time, and I have a couple of evening commitments as well. Next weekend I'm more open though. My goal will be 4-6 books this time around since I'm currently reading a few books that I'll finish early on in the read-a-thon.
2. Which time zone do you live in? Mountain Daylight.
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yep
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.) Sure.

[Emma R.]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? I work full time but should be able to read 3-5 books
2. Which time zone do you live in? Mountain
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.) No

[Kat]

1. I have a couple days off work for Easter so should have plenty of reading time. Aim is 5 books.
2. UK BST
3. Yep
4. I can do if needed

[Robin P, Orbicular Mod]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Looks good, very few conflicts - hope to read 6-7 books.
2. Which time zone do you live in? US Central
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.) Yes, if needed

[Aimee]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
No major plans, and Monday is a national holiday in the UK so I should get a lot of reading done then! I usually manage 6-7 books during a readathon and I should be able to equal or slightly exceed that.

2. Which time zone do you live in?
BST (GMT+1)

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?
Yes, if needed

[Kendra]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I'm not sure about availability - Easter + various choir practices/preformances/social events mean I'll be busy, but as I general take a book everywhere and can fit in reading whenever I get a spare moment, I'll probably still be able to finish my 9 or 10 books.

2. Which time zone do you live in?
Central Standard

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
I'll do my best.

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
Not this time.

[Sophia]

1. pretty available but I'm a slow reader so let's say 4-5 books
2. CST
3. can do!
4. sure

[Kathy]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I have company this weekend, and I'll be traveling the following weekend but the weekdays are wide open. Hopefully I can finish 4-5 books.

2. Which time zone do you live in?
US - Central Daylight time

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes, every day.

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
No.

[Traci]

1. Availability is pretty good, I'm guessing 6+ books.
2. Pacific
3. Yes
4. Sure

[Jill]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Pretty available, just have work. I will probably read 4-5 books.
2. Which time zone do you live in? PST
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.) No, thank you.

[Caitie]

1. I’m on maternity leave! Will probably read 3-4 books
2. PST
3. Yes
4. No

[L Y N N]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I should be available most of the week!

2. What time zone do you live in?
EST

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Sure! That's what makes it fun!

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
Only if you're truly desperate! :) I have a rather set reading list for April with several author events...

[Elizabeth]

Pretty available! Would shoot for 4ish books. Central time zone. Definitely can check in! And not at this time.

[Tamara]

1. Except for Saturday afternoon, I'm available.
2. Probably 8 to 9 books.
3. GMT -3.
4. Not this time.

[Joyce]

What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Quite a lot of family commitments. Around 5 books.
2. Which time zone do you live in? UK BST
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? No

[Abbie]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
Full week of work, and a family event for Easter, hopefully 3-5 books.

2. Which time zone do you live in? US Eastern

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes!

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?
Not this time.

[JennH]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I'm pretty available. I think 7-10 books.

2. Which time zone do you live in?
EST

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
Yes, if you really need someone

[Chrissy]

I’m in!

Probably 2 or 3 books only, but I can check in regularly. I’m in PST. No group leading this time.

[Kathryn]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? I have a lot of availability next week. I’ll hopefully read four or more.
2. Which time zone do you live in? Pacific
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? No

[Erica]

1. Lots of availability. I'm hoping 6-7 books.
2. Central Standard
3. For sure.
4. No thank you.

[Trish, Annular Mod]

Not me this time. I'm away all week.

[Roxana]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
Pretty available, and I'm aiming for 6-8 books.

2. Which time zone do you live in?
Pacific

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yep

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group?
Yes, if needed

[Ira]

Cool I’m in.

1. I’ available. I think 3-4 Books is the most I can read. It depends on the sine of the Books.
2. CEST
3. Yes
4. No

[Magda]

1. available most of the time, 3-5 books
2. CEST (UTC+2)
3. Yeah
4. Not really

[Katherine]

1. I have a busy first weekend, but more time as the week progresses -- 6-7 books?
2. PDT
3. Yes
4. Not at this time

[Emily, Conterminous Mod]

Teams are posted! Threads coming soon.

[Kathryn]

I think I got left off this time. Here’s my signup again:

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? I have a lot of availability next week. I’ll hopefully read four or more.
2. Which time zone do you live in? Pacific
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? No

[Martha]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Available from Tuesday through Sunday. I hope to read at least 6 books.
2. Which time zone do you live in? PDT
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? No

[Jackie, Solstitial Mod]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Medium, hopefully about 3-4 books
2. Which time zone do you live in? Central
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? only if needed, since I will be doing other mod duties

[Rachel]

Oh wow, I almost missed this completely!

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
Actually reasonably available this week since I have a little time off work, but I was planning to use it to tackle some longer books. I would estimate somewhere between 2-4 books

2. Which time zone do you live in?
EST

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
At least once per day, possibly more. I generally try to check in toward the end of the day when I'm done reading so report on my progress.

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
No

[Hannah]

Ooh, I think I'd like to participate too, if it's not too late!

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I'll be pretty available and I think I'll definitely be able to finish 3 books, maybe 4.

2. Which time zone do you live in?
EST

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Definitely at least a few times per day.

4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? (i.e. keeping track of team totals, needed tasks, updating spreadsheet, etc. -- We aim to have two captains per team so you can share the responsibility.)
No, thank you!

[Chrissie]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Working some but otherwise free. Expect to read 5-6 books

2. Which time zone do you live in? CDT - Canada

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

4. 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.



Hope it's not too late!! I just finished a book at - yikes - 5am!

[Emily, Conterminous Mod]

(Whoops, sorry about that Kathryn!)

Kathryn - Team Balenciaga
Martha - Team Balenciaga
Jackie - Team De La Renta
Rachel - Team Chanel
Hannah - Team Versace
Chrissie - Team Versace

Updated through here!

[Chrissie]

thanks for adding me in!

[Catsalive]

I know I'm late but I reckon it's worth a shot :0)

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? at least 5
2. Which time zone do you live in? AEST
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? yes
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? no

[Emily, Conterminous Mod]

Hi Catsalive. You can join Team De La Renta!

[Irene]

Is there by any chance a team with one less member than the other teams? I completely missed sign-ups :c
(No worries if not, I know it's already 4 days into the read-a-thon! But just in case, I'm in PST and can probably do 4-5 between now and Sunday.)

[Emily, Conterminous Mod]

Hi Irene! Feel free to join Team Chanel, and you can add back everything you've read since Saturday!

[Irene]

Emily wrote: "Hi Irene! Feel free to join Team Chanel, and you can add back everything you've read since Saturday!"

Yayyyy, thanks Emily!! 🥺