D.L.'s Read-a-thon Fun

[D.L.]

Vicki Willis wrote: "D.L. wrote: "I am excited to participate again! Your awesome artwork & planning inspired me a bit. or a lot lol


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Love it!"
Thanks!

[Kate]

Hello, I've dropped in to admire your Canva handiwork. I've only just started using it and this readathon looks like a great way to practice. Thanks for the inspiration.

[D.L.]

Kate wrote: "Hello, I've dropped in to admire your Canva handiwork. I've only just started using it and this readathon looks like a great way to practice. Thanks for the inspiration."

You're welcome! :)

[D.L.]

Hello, friends! I've created bingo cards with Canva templates for the marathon. One is 4x4, the other the traditional 5x5 squares. Feel free to snag them if you're interested :)


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[Vicki Willis]

Those look great! Thanks for sharing!

[Cathy]

Nice! Thank you! I don‘t usually do Bingos or other challenges during readathons, but I might feel tempted…

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

D.L. wrote: "I am excited to participate again! Your awesome artwork & planning inspired me a bit. or a lot lol

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This looks great, love the art!

[Cynda]

Lovely visuals for uour TBR. Agatha Christie is always a good option for a readathon!

[D.L.]

My mom and are doing the read-a-thon together but just Saturday (which is her birthday, this is how she likes to spend it : reading!) and Sunday. I got her a new book for the occasion but shh! Don't tell lol

[D.L.]

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Bingo Tasks

B-
B1: Read aloud to your pet
B2: Write a Goodreads review
B3: Recommend a book to a friend
B4: Read a book you started pre-readathon
B5: Read a book with less than 2025 Goodreads ratings

I-
I1: Do the opening survey
I2: Stretch
I3: Respond to at least 3 hourly prompts
I4: Read some non-fiction
I5: Read with a light under the covers

N-
N1: Listen to music
N2: Read over 200 pages
N3: FREE SPACE
N4: Drink Break
N5: Spend time with your pets

G-
G1: Read a book recommended by a friend
G2: Read with a family member
G3: Listen to an audiobook
G4: Read a book published after 2020
G5: Have a healthy snack

O-
O1: Read a book of short stories
O2: Start a new series
O3: Text somebody to say 'hello'
O4: Read a book with pink on the cover
O5: Finish a book

[Ann A]

What a fun graphic, along with some fun books! Looks like you're all set for a great readathon.

[Lamilla]

Nice bingo board, D.L. I'm doing bingo too this time!

[Susan]

Your mom has a birthday readathon this year? Lucky lady! Please wish her a happy birthday.

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Fun bingo board! And that is so cool your mom is joining in.

[Susy]

D.L. wrote: "My mom and are doing the read-a-thon together but just Saturday (which is her birthday, this is how she likes to spend it : reading!) and Sunday. I got her a new book for the occasion but shh! Don'..."

How fun! Happy birthday to your mom!
And a happy weekend for the both of you!

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Happy Start of the Read-a-thon

[Jennifer]

Have a wonderful Readathon and birthday celebration.

[Susy]

25% in, hope you're having a great readathon D.L.!

[D.L.]

Saturday Night Check-in

Hi, everybody!

My mom is doing great so far with her first official RAT. I believe slayin' would be the internet term lol As for me, I'm taking a little more time getting going because I became sick all of a sudden, and ended up taking a long nap. Fortunately, I feel a bit better now so I can get more into the reading.

Progress:

Reading: The Lottery Winner (80pgs. so far)*
Finished: The House on Mango Street (110pgs. total)

[D.L.]

P.S. Mom thanks everyone for the lovely birthday wishes. She's having a nice time.

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Glad your mom is enjoying herself!

[Susy]

Happy to hear you mom had a nice time and that you began feeling a little better so you could join in as well.
Hope you had a wonderful time readathoning. See you back here in July or October hopefully!

[D.L.]

^^ Thanks, everybody!

For the 'official' read-a-thon I finished only 2 books:



BUT Mom and I are continuing on today. So maybe I can get in another book or 2.

I hope everyone had a successful RAT :)

[Susy]

Hi D.L, will you be joining us for the Reverse readathon, in 9 hours time?

[D.L.]

Susy wrote: "Hi D.L, will you be joining us for the Reverse readathon, in 9 hours time?"

Oh wow, I totally forgot about this! Thank you so much for reminding me! I will scramble something together, but yes, I will participate :)

[D.L.]

My quickly thrown together TBR list lol



I'll be back later to comment on other people's posts. :)

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Looks like such a fun list! Love the retro YA horror vibe, and your template is awesome.

[Susy]

Where did my posts go? Let me check the desktop site…

[Susy]

Nope, nothing here either…


D.L. wrote: "Susy wrote: "Hi D.L, will you be joining us for the Reverse readathon, in 9 hours time?"

Oh wow, I totally forgot about this! Thank you so much for reminding me! I will scramble something together..."

YAY!!

D.L. wrote: "My quickly thrown together TBR list lol
Very


I'll be back later to comment on other people's posts. :)"

Nice template again!!

[D.L.]

Thank you everybody!!

[D.L.]

Checking In (what hour of the readathon are we currently in? I am so bad at time conversions, it's unreal lol)

Finished So Far:


Started:

(33% complete)

Up Next:

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

I always forget where we are too without looking it up after so many hours has passed

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

I looked it up and asked, we're in Hour 14 now apparently

[Lamilla]

Good progress, D.L.! Keep it going :)

[D.L.]

My furry pal who'd rather sleep than be a reading companion at the moment, but at least he's near me while I sit with my book lol

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Such a cutie! I didn't get any pet pictures this time I'm happy with. He's adorable

[D.L.]

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Such a cutie! I didn't get any pet pictures this time I'm happy with. He's adorable"

Thank you! The pic of your cute cat actually inspired me to snap one of my guy, so I think you did great :)

[D.L.]

July Wrap Up

Completed:




Started:
- 17 pages


Total Pages Read: 343 - Not my best but I'll take it lol

See you all in October (I think that's when the next RAT is, right?)

[Susy]

D.L. wrote: "My furry pal who'd rather sleep than be a reading companion at the moment, but at least he's near me while I sit with my book lol

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Lol, so sweet! Mine slept though most of it too :D

[Susy]

D.L. wrote: "July Wrap Up

Completed:




Started:
[bookcover:April Fools by Cusick, Richie Tankersley(March 1, 1990) Mass Mar..."

Well, 2 books completed and a third started is not bad at all.

See you in October D.L.. It's planned for October 18/19 !

[D.L.]

Susy wrote: "See you in October D.L.. It's planned for October 18/19 !"

Thanks! I'll definitely plan for this one lol

[Vicki Willis]

Looks like a good readathon.
I really need to learn how to post a picture here!
See you in October.

[D.L.]

Hey, everyone. Looking forward to another RAT. My mom and I have made each other special Bingo cards for this event. The first person to get a "Bingo" gets a prize from the other. The person who fills out their whole card gets a prize from the other. Should be fun!

[D.L.]

Books to Read

[D.L.]

On the Menu

*Hot Chocolate
*Pumpkin Pie
*Celery W/Peanut Butter
*Yogurt
*Pretzels
*Apples
*Bananas
*Water

TBA

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

D.L. wrote: "Hey, everyone. Looking forward to another RAT. My mom and I have made each other special Bingo cards for this event. The first person to get a "Bingo" gets a prize from the other. The person who fi..."

Oh, that IS a fun and creative idea! Best of luck to you

[Cynda]

Hi D.L. There is a buddy read thread open for our Perry Mason buddy read. We can talk there about Perry Mason novels. Hope to see you there!

If any of your friends want to join in, they are welcome.

[D.L.]

Cynda wrote: "Hi D.L. There is a buddy read thread open for our Perry Mason buddy read. We can talk there about Perry Mason novels. Hope to see you there!

If any of your friends want to join in, they are welcome."
Thanks for letting me know. I'll check out the thread :)

[Susy]

Happy readathon D.L.! Sounds like you're well prepared!
Need to try pumpkin pie someday!

[D.L.]

^^ Pumpkin pie is soo good!

Because my mom has plans today and she likes to do the RAT with me, I started on Thursday morning. So far, I've completed 2 full books:



Next on the agenda is