Hour 1 Discussion Questions (Opening Survey)

[Jamie]

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in?
2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time?
2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon?
3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon?
4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.?
5. Where are you reading from today?

[Katherine]

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in? 26.

2. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Time to relax and listen to books. The supportive community and atmosphere.
Are you trying anything new or different this time? No

3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon? Lomito, a Peruvian dish with chicken, bell peppers, onions, ginger, herbs and rice. I’m looking forward to drinking green tea. I always eat healthy and don’t charge my food or drink for the readathon.

4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.?
Sticking to the official times but I always continue past the finishing time.

5. Where are you reading from today? Madrid, Spain

[Kate]

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in? About 20 I think.

2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time? I've got a routine that works for me so I'm not changing anything!

2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon? I would like to read for 10 hours and read over 500 pages.

3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon? Chocolate covered cornflake bites!

4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.? I'm sticking to the official times.

5. Where are you reading from today? I'm in the UK.

[Angie]

Opening Survey October 2025

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in?
I have completely lost track… several.

2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time?

I’m not trying to anything new. I just want to focus on my reading.
My favourite thing about Dewey’s is definitely the chance to just lose myself in books without feeling guilty about the time, it’s such a treat. But I also love the sense of community, to see that so many of us are participating in this at the same time from around the world is such an amazing thing.

2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon?

I’m a slow reader and have long given up on finishing lots of books or achieving excellent figures during the event. Not trying to do too many things at once during the readathon would be my goal, I guess.

3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon?

All of them!

4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.?

I’m making sure to get enough sleep. I don’t want to be a walking zombie the next day. In my time zone, the readathon finishes in the early afternoon on Sunday, so I’ll need to wrap up a little early, around late morning.

5. Where are you reading from today?
Germany

[Chelsey]

Dewey's October 2025 Opening Survey
1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in?

This is my third!

2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time?

I am not sure how to describe it but its just a fun feeling and I like the group aspect. Nothing new

2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon?

I want to finish three books!

3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon?

Coffee! Candy!

4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.?

Official times.

5. Where are you reading from today?

West Virginia

[Pari]

1. Lots
2. Making a dent in the book club book this month. It’s a hefty 1
3. Cheezits and Tiger energy drink
4. Sticking to the official times but adjusted for my time zone
5. Sheffield, England

[Vanessa]

Morning Everyone !
Vanessa D. turning pages in Albuquerque NM .

[Jen]

1. I did my first readathon in 2018, and have participated on and off since then. I've lost track!

2a. I love making making a dent in my TBR, eating delicious treats, and the comradery of people reading all over the world! This readathon, I'm prioritizing short books. 🙂

2b. I usually fall asleep about 5 hours before the end of the readathon, so my goal is to stay up later (maybe this year make it 4 hours before the end of the readathon lol). And to make progress on Alchemised!

3. My popcorn mix of buttered popcorn, peanut butter m&ms, pretzels, candy corn, and melted chocolate drizzled on top!

4. I'm sticking to the official Readathon times. I'm reading from Salt Lake City, UT!

[Robin Loves]

Dewey's October 2025 Opening Survey

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in?

Just one before

2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time?

Staying awake and focused

2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon?

Hopefully four books.
The Woman Downstairs by JD Kirk
What Have You Done? by Nicole Trope
C Is for Courting by Shelley Shepard Gray
Run for Her Life by Ruhi Choudhary

3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon?

Coffee. Coffee. More coffee.

4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.?

As much as I can.

5. Where are you reading from today?

Home, in bed.

[Danell]

Not sure on the number of readathon’s for me. Looking forward to pistachios, dark chocolate and dried cranberries. I have no obligations this weekend so I plan to read as much as I can. I’m reading from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the United States.
Happy reading!

[Vanessa]

1) This is my 8th readathon .
2) My favorite things about previous Readathons are :
Submitting photos of your reading stack and treats
Sprints
Great questions. Such as :
Favorite genre ? What countries are your favorite authors from ?
Favorite completed book in the current year ? How many books have you completed this current year ?
3) Drinking apple cider ! And having some fun
4) I'm adjusting the hourly time difference to my schedule .

[Vanessa]

The Readathon always gets me pumped to continue reading past finishing time . I probably do it again this year .

[Cynda]

Opening Survey

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in? Every one since maybe 2015 or 2016.
2. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time? My favorite part is the hourly discussion. I get to see a variety of members' thoughts and doings. . . . This time several of us are trying a buddy read within the readathon of Perry Mason mysteries. They are shorter books, doable . . .If you should want a buddy read thread for your reading friend group, let one of the moderators know so we can help decide if it is a good idea or how to best set that up.
2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon? I am most looking forward to the reading sprints. I tend to start with the 2nd sprint, usually reserving my largest book for the sprints.
3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon? I have sweet tea with lime to drink. I usually go to to the Mexican restaurant next door for brunch or lunch, so maybe again.
4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.? As usual I started an hour or two late. Then I will take a nap. If I am rested enough and reading-party high enough, I will stay online for an hour or two. Usually--always--I have a book I want to finish and will finish and note in our Cool Down Week thread.
5. Where are you reading from today?
Cousin Bette by Honoré de Balzac
The Case of the Velvet Claws a Perry Mason mystery by Erle Stanley Gardner
M Is for Magic
Cajun Folktales by J.J. Reneaux
We'll see. . .

[Vicki Willis]

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in?
I have been participating since 2018, though a few have had to be modified.

2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time?This time I am going to focus on using my audio book to do the random things that take up reading time.

2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon?
I am looking forward to just having a relaxing time. No other commitments for the next 24 hours.

3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon?
Peanut M&Ms (as always), Iced Tea

4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.?
Yes, just sticking with the 24 hours. But I will be sleeping. The few times I have stayed up for the whole time left me feeling bad for the few days after that.

5. Where are you reading from today?
San Diego, CA
So a 5am start time. Which I started from bed, and am just getting to the computer now to do the check ins.

[Elyse]

Opening Survey
1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in?
Every one since 2016, this thread has been going since 2017. Including Reverses. So a lot. lol
2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time?
The community but it's getting a *little* hard to keep up with now. 😂 Not trying anything new. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon?
Just to read and enjoy!
3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon?
I'm enjoying a caramel macchiato very much right now. I'll be killing for a Caramello later on. Hmm caramel theme!
4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.?
Adjusted! 24in48 which I started at 8:30pm Friday night since we're going to fall events today and tomorrow.
5. Where are you reading from today?
New Hampshire, USA

[Lena]

I am a little late in filling this out, but wanted to go ahead and do so

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in?
I am not sure of the exact number, but my first Dewey's was in October of 2016 and I've tried to participate every April and October since then and also occasionally join in for the reverse read-a-thons in July and January.

2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time?
I love the discussion topics and getting to see what everyone is reading, the wide variety of snacks everyone enjoys and even getting to see picks of readers' furbabies/reading companions.
I am a mood reader, so I rarely finish more than 1 book during a Dewey's. Plus I tend to get distracted by my kid, our furbaby or just life in general. So for this read-a-thon I am trying TWO new ideas. First off, for my TBR possibles I selected shorter books. I think seeing my "quick progress" through shorter books may act as motivation and build my momentum. And I am focusing on the Sprints. Those are my literal "drop everything and read" times during this read-a-thon. No matter what, I plan to stop what I am doing and pick up my book and read for the solid hour. I've even told my daughter I am not to be interrupted during those specific hours unless she is bleeding or the house is on fire. The time in between sprints I am free to read as well, but won't feel guilty if I mosey around with household chores, get online to answer questions or take a quick nap, etc.

2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon? I don't really have any goals. I would like to finish at least 3 books, but it is a strong goal. I am behind on my yearly Goodreads Goal by 3 books so I'd like to "catch up"

3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon? I always have my bag of Almond M&Ms every read-a-thon for sure. And my coffee. Due to health reasons my doctor put me on a more restrictive diet and both of those are splurges for me right now. So my other snacks are healthier and less sugar intense.

4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.? I stick to the normal times, but I don't read the entire 24 hours straight and rest as needed. I am too old to stay awake for that long now without suffering the consequences for days afterward.

5. Where are you reading from today? Amarillo, Texas, USA

[Dana]

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in?
It's my 4th proper one. I participated in 2019, 2021, 2022 (all in October) and I had an attempt last year but I can't call it a participation, so this is my official 4th year. :)

2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time?
My favorite thing was always feeling like all the readers are gathering together in a big space/place and reading together. I never feel alone in this readathon. :) <3
As for what I'm trying different this year is to vlog everything for my Romanian bookish community and so far I'm doing great.

2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon?
To post for all 8 photograph prompts (5 more to go), complete the entirety of the bingo, finish at least 5/9 books on the tbr, vlog the process and just have a great time. ^_^

3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon?
Honestly, I can't wait to make griș with milk tomorrow and add sour cherry jam on top.

4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.?
Always sticking to the program haha! Here in Romania it always starts at 3 pm on Saturday until 3 pm on Sunday which is fun!

5. Where are you reading from today?
Just at home. But tomorrow morning I'm going for a 45min/1h walk towards the local library and I will also read outside. ^_^

[Cathy]

Opening Survey:

I just managed to loose my post, so here is the short version:

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in?
A few, but I have only been tracking them here since 2023.

2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time?
Concentrate on reading, no TV, less time online.

2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon?
Making a dent in my Clarkesworld magazine and Tower of Thorns.

3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon?
I never make special plans for food and drink during readathons. The usual.

4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.?
I missed the first 4 hours, as I had plans with friends. I‘ll see how long I‘ll last into the night. I will most likely extend my reading until the end of Sunday, to make up for it.

5. Where are you reading from today?
Germany. The readathon started here at 2pm on Saturday.

[Claudia]

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in?
I've lost count, but my first one was in 2017.
2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time?
Connecting with other readers is one of my favourite things.
I've had to start late, so I'm just trying to get in as much reading as I can.
2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon?
I want to get through some of the short story horror collections I've been reading for the past few Octobers.
I'm looking forward to my Halloween-themed cozy mystery.
3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon?
Coffee!! And I'm going to make pumpkin muffins.
4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.?
I'm sticking to the Readathon times.
5. Where are you reading from today?
Pretoria, South Africa

[Melanie]

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in?

This is my third one!


2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time?

My favourite things from past readathons have been the book Killer Potential by Hannah Deitch, and discovering a fantastic new middle grade series, Greenwild. I also loved journalling throughout my first Dewey's readathon.


2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon?

This time round, I just want to catch up with my reading a little bit, as I haven't had much chance to read lately. I've not been feeling great lately, so I am going to take it easy on myself for this one.


3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon?

There's one matcha left in the fridge with my name on it!

4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.?

I'm normally a stickler for sticking to times and dates, but this time round I am starting at 8 pm BST to 8 pm BST on Sunday (tomorrow).

5. Where are you reading from today?

Wales, UK.

[Lynnette]

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in? a lot of them
2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? I always do better with the reverse readathons, but my favorite things are learning what everyone is reading. Are you trying anything new or different this time? Planned break and meal times.
2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon? No goals, just reading as much as possible
3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon? whatever I can get my hands on
4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.? Sticking with the official times
5. Where are you reading from today? I started with A Dead Man Speaks