Winter 23 Read-a-thon: Team Challenge Sign Up

[Jackie, Solstitial 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 December 2-10 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.)

[Robin P, Orbicular Mod]

I am available and will probably read at least 5 books (have to line up some short ones!)
In US Central Time Zone
I can be online regularly and I am happy to be a co-captain.

[Kendra]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I'll be busy for the first 2 days, but after that I should be good.

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?
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.

Edit. I realize I forgot to put how many books I plan to read - During read-a-thons I try for one book a day.

[Ciara]

I'll join. I'm new, I've never done a read-a-thon before.

1. I should be free all week & can commit to reading at least four books.

2. I'm in Pacific Standard Time.

3. I can check in daily.

4. I don't think it's wise for me to be leading anything my first time around.

[Emma R.]

1. I work full time and it is a busy time of the year. I can read 3-4 books
2. Mountain Time Zone
3. Yes
4. No

[Irene]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
Probably around 8 books. Will have time to check in a few times a day but will be more available in the second half of the readathon than the first half.

2. Which time zone do you live in?
Pacific (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.)
Sure, I have a lot of fun keeping the spreadsheet updated!

[Sue]

I am fairly free and anticipate reading about 5 books.

I live in Western Australia - UTC +8

Yes can check in frequently

I can be team leader if needed

[Joyce]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?

I should have reasonable availability and anticipate 4+ books

2. Which time zone do you live in?

GMT

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?

Fraid not.

[Trish, Annular Mod]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?

Better this end of the week than the other - we have guests 9/10, but hopefully I should get some reading in before then.

2. Which time zone do you live in?

UK/GMT

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, as I won't be around so much towards the end of the week.

[Chrissy]

1. I'm busy but can probably finish 3ish books
2. Pacific
3. yes
4. I can help update a spreadsheet, but won't have extra time for posting here a lot.

[Elizabeth]

Pretty wide open this week unless something comes up. Probably 5ish books or so, depending on what fits for the prompts. I'm in Central USA. I can definitely check in plenty but not interested in being a leader.

[Kat]

1. I have quite a busy work week which will reduce my reading time. I hope to read 5 books.
2. UK GMT
3. Yes
4. Not this time with how busy I'm going to be

[Ellie]

1. I have a social thing on the first Sunday but otherwise fairly free. Probably 3-4 books, depending on our team prompts!
2. GMT
3. Yes
4. Yes

[Samantha]

1. I am working on some things that should allow me to listen to audio books but also will have time to read with my eyes at night. I would say I will do between 3 and 5 books.
2. Pacific
3. Yes
4. No

[Sherri]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? I don't have many plans for that week. 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? 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.

[Jen K]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I have a 10+ hour drive both ways so I anticipate a few audiobooks being completed- 5 books ish?

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?
No thanks, it will be a busy week.

[Johanna]

1. 3 books
2. EST
3. Yes
4. No

[Karen]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
Available all week. I will commit to 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?
Yes

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

[Erica]

I’m available through the week and should be able to read 8 books. I’ve got things to finish saved.

I’m in central standard timezone

I can check in with my team daily

I’m good to co-captain again and okay if I’m not needed to

[Wendi]

I'm available and can read 4 books.

EST

I can check in with my team frequently

I'm new and not comfortable being co-captain. Maybe next year!

[Bec]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I'm available but don't seem to read as many as others. maybe 2-3.

2. Which time zone do you live in?
I'm in Adelaide Australia, which is Australian Central Daylight Time

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.

[Sophia]

1. bit of a slow reader but I'm pretty available so I'm usually good for 4-5 books
2. CST
3. yes
4. yes

[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 able to devote much of my time to reading this week! 5-6 books

2. Which time zone do you live in?
LOL I always forget... Uhm... US Eastern Time Zone! 😊

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

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 are truly desperate!!

[Nancy]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Off and on - some down time mixed with busy. I'll shoot for 5 this time.

2. Which time zone do you live in? Mountain standard

3. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes, having carpal tunnel surgery Thursday so my check-ins will be limited after that.

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 (see above re: surgery)

[Katherine]

1. Availability? How many books? It's a normally busy week, but I have a free-ish first weekend. I have a few shorter books ready to be read and I'm furiously trying to finish AYT a second time, so probably 6-7 books if I'm lucky.
2. Time zone? Pacific
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team? Yes
4. Interested in being a team leader for your group? I've never done it before, but could try it out if needed.

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[Sheena]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
Very good, this is the perfect read-a-thon week for me! YAY Going to try for 7 books!


2. Which time zone do you live in?
EST (GMT-5)

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

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, please (❤️ spreadsheets)

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QUESTIONNAIRE
1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
- Free on the weekends and after work. Hope to read about 3-4 books

2. Which time zone do you live in?
- Eastern Standard

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.)
- Unfortunately, no.

[Robin H-R]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? This is going to be a hectic week for me. I sing with a local chorus and our winter concert is coming up. I have rehearsals on Monday and Saturday, with the concert on Sunday. Plus I work full time. Try to read as many as I can, but can only commit to 2-3

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? Will 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.) No way...

[Ailsa]

1. 3-5
2. Eastern
3. Yes
4. No

[Kellie Lyn]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? I am working all week but the weekends are free. I am hoping to read 2-3 books this week.

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

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

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[Tamara]

1. 6-8 books
2. GMT
3. yes
4. no

[Aimee]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I'm fairly free and can commit to 6 or 7 books

2. Which time zone do you live in?
GMT

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 sorry

[JennH]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I'm available. 8-10 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?
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.)
Yes, only if needed

[Roxana]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
Very free for this week, and 5-8

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?
Yup!

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

[Ira]

Is it too late to sign up?

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? Free after the weekend: Mayby 4
2. Which time zone do you live in? CEST
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

[Abbie]

1. Availability? How many books? Not too much going on this week, aiming for 4-5 books.
2. Time zone? US Eastern
3. Can you commit to checking in with your team? Yes
4. Interested in being a team leader for your group? I've never done it before, but I'm sure I could manage if you are short on leaders.

[Traci]

1. Availability: I'm not sure since there's a lot up in the air right now, but I think 4-5 is a good guess.
2. Time zone: Pacific
3. Commit to check in: yes
4. Team leader: Not this time

[Meg]

Availability: normal week i think. Maybe 4-5 books
Time zone: Australian Eastern summer time
Yes i will check in
I can be team leader if you need someone, but happy not to be

[Emily, Conterminous Mod]

Teams are posted on the intro thread, but it's not too late to join!

[Meghan]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
Hoping 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?
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.)
I can if needed :)

[Tanu]

1. I'm busy 3 days of the week, however can commit to reading at least 2 books during this period.
2. AEST
3. Yes, I can do check ins regularly.
4. Sorry, I don't think I'll want to be a team leader.

[JessicaMHR]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon?
I'm pretty open. Hope to read 3-5 hopefully
2. Which time zone do you live in?
Hawaiian
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.

[Allie]

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? Semi-available; I would like to do between 3-5 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? definitely
4. Are you interested in being a team leader for your group? I have the attention span of...wait, what? NO. I do not want to lead.

[Shelby]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? I work full-time and have some plans this week, so maybe 2-4 books.

2. Which time zone do you live in? Eastern Standard Time (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? No thank you, it's my first time!

[Emily, Conterminous Mod]

Meghan and Tanu, you can join Team Eggnog.
JessicaMHR and Allie, you can join Team Gingerbread.
Shelby, you're on Team Tacky Sweater.

[Catsalive]

1. What is your availability this week, and how many books do you anticipate reading during the Read-a-Thon? available, 4-5 bpw

2. Which time zone do you live in? AEDT/UTC +11

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]

Catsalive, you can join Team Snowflakes

[Maryam]

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 I usually read between 2-4 each week, I have a long book though in my queue lol

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? No

[Caitie]

1. Normal availability this week
2. PST
3. Yes
4. No

[Caitie]

I’ll add that normal availability means 3-4 books and yes I commit to checking in 😊