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Here are my stats Day 1 (12 hours) Totals:
Pages - 851
Discs - 2.5
Day 2 (12 hours) Totals:
Pages - 777
Discs - 3.5
24 Hour Totals:
Pages - 1628
Discs - 6
I feel like this time around I didn't read as much, but listened to my audio books more. I also seemed to read piece meal books, and only finished 2 whole books.
Books that I read were:
Steph & Sandra's "Kate Daniels" Re-Read ~ 2011 Read-a-ThonNumber of hours of reading time: 24 (+ a little)
-- Number of books finished: 3.5
-- Which books were finished:
and 1/2 of
-- The number of pages read: 1,015
Note: Possibly the longest chat thread created in 3 days time. A total of 1,240 posts! It's almost like a cliff-notes version of the books. LOL! Beware of spoilers!!
Favorite reading position during the Read-A-Thon: Sitting in oversized chair
The best part and worst part: Best part is re-reading a favorite series along w/a friend who loves it just as much as I do. It was fun sharing favorite lines and scenes and seeing that we'd just posted the same exact thing. Great minds, I tell ya.
Worst part is refreshing the thread over and over. Not seeing the page advance (on the thread) caused a few LOL moments for each of us, I think.
Strategy for staying awake: Too many sodas, great company and trying not to get too comfortable on the bed while reading early in the AM.
Would you do this challenge again: Yes.
How did it compare to the last time you did a Read-A-Thon (If you did it last year with us or with another group): This time around we talked about less RL stuff. I think it was because we were reading the same books and focused on what we liked or disliked about each book.
Was it helpful to do this with a friend, or alone: I don't know if I'd say helpful, but definitely, positively more fun when done with a friend!
I had to snicker when I saw Darcy's list of 12 books read. We were a bit heavy on the chatter while enjoying our re-reads, hence the 1,200+ posts. ;)
LOL, what she said! Only difference was I was sitting at my desktop computer rather than a nice comfy chair.
We both read significantly less than last year, but had so much fun it didn't matter.
Looking forward to WYA's next Read-a-thon.
Thanks Jess
Steph wrote: "I had to snicker when I saw Darcy's list of 12 books read. We were a bit heavy on the chatter while enjoying our re-reads, hence the 1,200+ posts. ;)"It looks more impressive that it was. I split my 24 hours into 2 days with a day in between, so I only really read 2 books all the way through. The rest I only read/listened to parts.
LOL Sandra! :D Thanks for buddy readin' along with me again this year. Always a blast!Ah, good to know, Darcy. I was really feeling inadequate there for a minute. LOL!
No, no need. lol It was a lot of 100 pages here, 100 pages there type of thing.
I will post my final stats later. I need to tally up.
Darcy wrote: "No, no need. lol It was a lot of 100 pages here, 100 pages there type of thing.":D
-The number of hours of reading time - 18 Hours-The number of books finished - 9
-The number of pages read 3,187 pgs
-The best part and worst part - I ended up splitting the time this year and I felt a little less tired than I did last year. When my eyes started bothering me, I just stopped for the day and kind of saved up my energy for the next day. Although I didn't get that same feeling like I was doing a RAT.. I just felt like I was reading a lot. So maybe it would be better for me to keep it all one day. Who knows?
-Would you do this challenge again - Yes
-How did it compare to the last time you did a Read-A-Thon (If you did it last year with us or with another group) - I read the same number of books
-Was it helpful to do this with a friend, or alone - I liked doing it both ways. Doing it with a friend allowed me to come online and post what I was doing and it helped break up the reading a bit.
Ok, now I feel inadequate. LOL! Dang girl! 6 hours less time reading that us and 3x the amount read. WTG, Jess!
Thanks Steph.. and don't feel bad!! You really took the time to read the Kate Daniels series and can probably give a lot more details than I ever could.I just read fast lol.
I think the books a person picks makes a difference too. Some books read fast, some not so much. I know just looking at Jess's list there are a few on there that read really fast for me, while a couple others had me slowing down to adjust to all the world stuff going on.
Yeah they were all quick reads, nothing too complicated that I had to really stop and think about.
LOL! Nah, just teasin' ya. We had a great time revisiting Kate & Curran's beginnings. I haven't had any time since the RAT to finish the last 1/2 of my MB re-read, but looking forward to it.
haha, you made it sound so great I'm actually thinking about doing another re-read soon. I read the new one way too fast. I should go back through it.
OK finally doing my stats. -The number of hours of reading time 24hrs and 15m:
-The number of books finished: 4 (no long ones)
-Which books were finished
When Wolf Comes-John Pappas
At Home In Stone Creek (Stone Creek, #6)
The Girl Most Likely To...-
Some optional stats to post:
-The number of pages read: 894
10 Audio CDS
-Your favorite reading position during the Read-A-Thon: On the lazy boy recliner
-The best part and worst part: got some housework done with the audiobooks and then didn't get enough housework done with all the print reading.
-Strategy for staying awake: lots of caffiene, no reading in bed (knocks me right out)
-Would you do this challenge again-Yes!
-How did it compare to the last time you did a Read-A-Thon (If you did it last year with us or with another group)-First one for me
-Was it helpful to do this with a friend, or alone-Did it alone. Probably more helpful to me as I'm easily distracted by conversation.
I could actually do this again sometime in July and again in Aug when my kid is with her father for a week each month.
Jess wrote: "haha, you made it sound so great I'm actually thinking about doing another re-read soon. I read the new one way too fast. I should go back through it."I know what you mean. It's so hard to savour those highly anticipated new releases when we finally get them in our hands. Enjoy!
WTG, Mary!
Jess wrote: "haha, you made it sound so great I'm actually thinking about doing another re-read soon. I read the new one way too fast. I should go back through it."LOL, I was thinking I should do the same, having just read the first 4. I certainly read MS way too fast.
Awesome job Mary! I was thinking I might do it again too. It's a good way to clear out your tbr list!!Yeah, it's hard when you get that book you've been waiting a year for and go through it slowly. It's just not possible for me lol.
Day One 10 hrs2 Books
6 1/2 Hours (just over 1/2) of audio book
Day Two 9 1/2 hours
8 1/2 hours on audio, finished the two books I had started
and read about 3/4 of the book
Day 3 4 1/2 hours
2 3/4 books
So in 24 hours I listened to 1 1/2 Audio books
and
Completed 5 Books
Read roughly 850 pages (give or take...some of the kindle books don't give page numbers) and 14 hours of Audio
I would do this again, but it was more fun last year doing it with a partner....
Here are my stats from the Read-A-Thon:1. The number of hours of reading time: 24+
2. The number of books finished: 3
3. Which books were finished: Minion by LA Banks, After the Storm by Jaid Black, The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
4. The number of pages read: 1371
5. The best part: Finishing each book
6. The worst part: I accidentally fell asleep for almost an hour, so I had to add another hour at the end.
7. Strategy for staying awake: I washed my face and brushed my teeth every couple hours. The cool water and minty toothpaste was a pick-me-up.
8. Would you do this challenge again? Yes!
I figured I should finally get around to posting my stats. I'm such a procrastinator. :)Number of hours of reading time: 24 (Day 1: 10; Day 2: 7; Day 3: 7
Number of books finished: 5
Which books were finished: Broken, No Humans Involved, Secrets of the Demon, A Quick Bite, Late Eclipses
I would definitely do this again. It was great to get books off of my TBR list. I think next time I want to try to go 24 hours straight if my schedule will let me. :)
Holjo wrote: "Here are my stats from the Read-A-Thon:1. The number of hours of reading time: 24+
2. The number of books finished: 3
3. Which books were finished: Minion by LA Banks, After the Storm by Ja..."
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Holjo, one of my favourites :) Hope you liked it.
Did it in three days instead of two like last year because my pie onsession got in the way of my reading.Reading time:
Day 1: 8 hours
Day 2: 9 hours
Day 3: 6.5 hours
Number of books finished: Three complete books read, one book i started reading before marthon and finished during.
Which books were finished:
Number of pages read: 1252
Your favorite reading position: Outside in the shade.
The best part and worst part: Best part reading outside, worst part being distracted by the need to make pie recipes.
Strategy for staying awake: I Spread it out over 3 days this time and did not need a strategy to stay awake.
Would you do this challenge again: Yes, hopefully next time no other obsession will get in the way.
How did it compare to the last time you did a Read-A-Thon: I think I did better last time.
Was it helpful to do this with a friend, or alone: I did it alone.
The number of hours of reading time:14.5The number of books finished:4
Which books were finished:
The number of pages read: 1028 pages
Your favorite reading position during the Read-A-Thon: lying in bed
(wasn't by choice but my new mama cat wouldn't let me out of the room) LOL
The best part and worst part: I'm all gungho to read until I actually sit down to do it, then I don't want to. Hardest part is to keep reading instead of playing with my four month old kittens.
Strategy for staying awake: caffeine and sugar
Would you do this challenge again: absolutely, it helps me finish my monthly challenges!
How did it compare to the last time you did a Read-A-Thon: I think I read more this time.
Was it helpful to do this with a friend, or alone: I did it alone as I think chatting with a friend while reading would lessen the amount of books read.
The number of hours of reading time: 24The number of books finished: 6
Which books were finished:
The number of pages read: 2238
Your favorite reading position during the Read-A-Thon: Lying on the couch w/the dog (a toy aussie)
The best part and worst part: Best: Reading a series w/a friend & getting the whole two days to do it w/no rush. Worst: Having to work the night before and not getting off work till late the morning of the RAT (was VERY late getting off work). I was exhausted by the time I got home & really struggled to stay awake.
Strategy for staying awake: lol I was over 2hrs late getting out of the hospital (work) so my "stay awake" strategy kinda went out the window. I actually found myself waking up more than once after nodding off w/my nook on my chest or where ever it landed after I dozed off on the couch w/the dog. And I drank coffee too! Exhaustion won out pretty often & I dozed for 30min on & off the 1st several hours but still got my hrs in for the 1st day. I just read longer the 2nd to make up for it. ;)
Would you do this challenge again: OMG YES!!!!! I loved it. It was sooooo much fun. (I'll be sure not to work the night before the RAT next time!!) I really had a lot of fun. Especially having such a great friend to read w/and the fact we were both reading the same series for the RAT made it that much more fun!
Was it helpful to do this with a friend, or alone: I did this w/Pansy, one of my GR friends. I'm really glad I had a partner or I woulda probably slept through the whole thing my 1st day of reading b/c I was so tired. We exchanged cell #'s & it really helped texting one another in addition to messaging one another on our thread.
The number of hours of reading time: 17 hours 45 minutes.The number of books finished: 2
Which books were finished:
Sleeping with the Fishes by Mary Janice Davidson
Heartless by Gail Carriger
The number of pages read: 658
Favorite reading position during the Read-A-Thon: Any position that took the pressure of pregnancy off my lower back...usually on the couch with the armrest in the small of my back!
The best part and worst part: Best: Getting to catch up on some books that I've been wanting to read since June. Worst: Every time I would start getting into the book, a child or my spouse would interrupt and it would take 10-15 minutes to get back into a grove, just to have to stop again.
Strategy for staying awake: I didn't have one...I am 4 days from delivery and knew that when I started to fall asleep, it was best to stop and start again later.
Would you do this challenge again: Most definitely! I really enjoyed the time I spent reading and would have loved to be able to read without interruptions. Next year I'm sending my husband and the kids off for the daylight hours so I can actually read continuously for more than an hour.
Was it helpful to do this with a friend or alone: I did it alone and that was okay. However, I think it would be fun to do it with a friend.
The number of hours of reading time 19 hours
The number of books finished
6 1/2
Which books were finished
and the first half of
The number of pages read
2385 pages
Your favorite reading position during the Read-A-Thon
In a chair that is similar to this.
The best part and worst part
Loosing power and having to read a bit by candlelight...good part was at least it was large print :-)Let me just say if you have to read by candle light nothing is better than a plate of tea lights bright light and not to hot.
Would you do this challenge again
Yes I would totally do again next year
How did it compare to the last time you did a Read-A-Thon
Last year I tried to stick with my list this year I read 20 pages into a book and if I did not feel like it I let it go. I also took a lot of breaks and it was very relaxing.
I'm glad to see so many people enjoyed themselves with this challenge!I think this was a definite success and have no problem doing it again next summer :)
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-The number of hours of reading time
-The number of books finished
-Which books were finished
Some optional stats to post:
-The number of pages read
-Your favorite reading position during the Read-A-Thon
-The best part and worst part
-Strategy for staying awake
-Would you do this challenge again
-How did it compare to the last time you did a Read-A-Thon (If you did it last year with us or with another group)
-Was it helpful to do this with a friend, or alone
Plus anything else you feel like adding in.