Hour 3: Dewey's 24 Hour Read-A-Thon: October 2010

I always get off to a slow start. I have appointments Saturday mornings...while I can do some reading...I don't get a lot done. But I'm home now...and going to hunker down for the next few hours. Hoping DH is bringing lunch! :)

NOTE: "Hunker down?" Must be because of the book I'm reading! :)

It's Almost Time! Dewey's 24 Hour Read-A-Thon: October 2010

I can't believe that it is time to start again!! I'm just getting myself set up and ready to go. Thanks to my bookfriend Shaunesay for helping me out with a new template this year.

I'm going to start by finishing the book that I am currently reading. I'm about 61% through 384 pages. So I'll get to count 149 pages in my total page count...but I won't count the book for the readathon.

I've also got a commitment tonight so I'll be missing in action for a few hours around 5:30pm EST. But I'll try to make up for it by reading longer than scheduled 24 hours.

Almost time to get started!

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-A-Thon: October 2010

Once again I have signed up to participate in Dewey's Read-A-Thon on October 9. During the April Read-A-Thon, I read 4 books and 885 pages. This time I'm looking for pledges! $25 for every 500 pages? Per page donation??? Whatever you can afford to give!!! Pledge money collected will be donated to Project READ.

Project READ is a coalition of public and private organizations working together to build skilled workers, strong families, and healthy communities. Through Project READ, over 35 literacy and basic skills providers, 80 schools and tutoring sites in Montgomery, Greene and Preble counties, and over 100 businesses and community partners are committed to building literacy in the Miami Valley.

Pledge by commenting here, emailing me, or posting on facebook! Giving a little can make a big difference!

Next 24 Hour Read-A-Thon

October 9, 2010!!! Visit Dewey's Read-A-Thon to learn more

24 Hour Read-A-Thon: 21 Hours

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Quick mini post
Just finished Shiloh Walker's Fragile and moving on to Broken. That should get me through until 8am!!!

I'll post a more complete update and follow-up summary after I get some sleep in the morning!

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-A-Thon: 16 Hours

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Midnight!!! I just need a little nap…

Best of Makeovers Bundle: 100% Completed
Currently Reading:	Some Like It Sizzling	Pages Read:	224 of 224
Author:	Jamie Sobrato
The final book in the bundle!!! FINISHED

Next Up:

Currently Reading:	Fragile	Pages Read:	? of 346
Author:	Shiloh Walker

24 Hour Results:

Number of Books Read:

4

Total Pages Read:

886

Check out the blogs of my friends: Shaunesay

Learn more about Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-thon and read the blogs of other participants!

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-A-Thon: 13 ½ Hours

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Finally getting into a rhythm and only one book left to go in the Best of Makeovers Bundle so I can move on!

Best of Makeovers Bundle: 90% Completed
Currently Reading:	His Boardroom Mistress	Pages Read:	192 of 192
Author:	Emma Darcy
Emma Darcy is a new author for me to read. Another Best of Makeovers Bundle book. I can’t say that I hold out a lot of promise for this book with the cheesy title and cover. But hey, it’s only 192 pages! Maybe I can finish it before John has dinner ready. J

Next Up:

Currently Reading:	Some Like It Sizzling	Pages Read:	? of 224
Author:	Jamie Sobrato
The final book in the bundle!!!

24 Hour Results:

Number of Books Read:

3

Total Pages Read:

662

Check out the blogs of my friends: Shaunesay

Learn more about Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-thon and read the blogs of other participants!

24 Hour Readathon: Mid-Event Survey

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1. What are you reading right now?
His Boardroom Mistress

2. How many books have you read so far?
2 books, 470 pages - Not very good for me

3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
Some Like It Sizzling because it will finally end the Kindle Bundle that contained 10 books.

4. Did you have to make any special arrangements to free up your whole day?
Nope...Hubby just took over. Tomorrow will be a bear though because we are having a dinner party and I'm going to have to pull my weight.

5. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
Facial and manicure that I already had scheduled. Couldn't change because I just found out about this Friday night.

6. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
How much time posting and reading blogs takes. I haven't done a very good job of keeping up with what my friends are up to.

7. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
I will definitely make it into a fundraiser. I also think it would be GREAT to get a bunch of friends and do it together. A hotel suite with 24-hour room services sounds SWEET!

8. What would you do differently, as a Reader or a Cheerleader, if you were to do this again next year?
Plan ahead. I am a 24 Hour Readathon virgin and it shows!

9. Are you getting tired yet?
No, but I admit to taking a 30 minute nap.

10. Do you have any tips for other Readers or Cheerleaders, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?
I'll have to get back to you on that...

24 Hour Read-A-Thon: 12 hours

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Wow! I'm still reading. Just finished a fabulous dinner that DH prepared.

Grilled Chicken Thighs
Grill-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sweet Sesame and Soy Sauce
And a lovely sparkling wine

And Endangered Species Espresso Dark Chocolate for dessert

Now back to His Boardroom Mistress which I have to admit is better than I thought!

24 Hour Read-A-Thon: 10 hours

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Okay…I admit that I snuck in a 30 minute nap. But I’ve now FINALLY finished my second book.

Best of Makeovers Bundle: 82% Completed
Currently Reading:	Eye Candy	Pages Read:	256 of 256
Author:	Dorie Graham
Dorie Graham is a new author for me to read. I really enjoyed this story about thinking wanting to be something different and coming to terms with the “new” you. And, oh my, it helps to have a great “teacher” help create the new you. This book doesn’t get great reviews at Goodreads.com but I liked that it wasn’t the same old storyline.

Next Up:

Currently Reading:	His Boardroom Mistress	Pages Read:	? of 192
Author:	Emma Darcy
Emma Darcy is a new author for me to read. Another Best of Makeovers Bundle book. I can’t say that I hold out a lot of promise for this book with the cheesy title and cover. But hey, it’s only 192 pages! Maybe I can finish it before John has dinner ready. J

24 Hour Results:

Number of Books Read:

2

Total Pages Read:

47

Check out the blogs of my friends: Shaunesay

Learn more about Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-thon and read the blogs of other participants!

24 Hour Read-A-Thon: Support Staff

Thought I'd share a picture of my wonderful hubby hard at work while I spend the next 18 hours reading!

24 Hour Read-A-Thon: 6 hours

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Thought I'd share a picture of my reading setup for the day. Sleep number bed tilted so that I can access the computer and read, computer handy, beverages, and plenty of cats to keep me company. My WONDERFUL husband is doing laundry, putting away groceries, and freezing meat. How did I get so lucky!

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-A-Thon: 5 ½ Hours

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Off to a slow start this morning. Just finished my first book but hopefully will pick up the pace. John came home from the grocery with lunch (YAY!!) and #Starbucks. I had been planning on taking 15 minute breaks every 3-4 hours for a Wii workout but don’t feel like I’ve gotten much reading accomplished. Think I’ll hold off on those until later.

Best of Makeovers Bundle: 70% Completed
Currently Reading:	Make Me Over	Pages Read:	224 of 224
Author:	Leslie Kelly
I enjoyed this book more than I expected to. It was hard to not root for Tori and Jacey. One book in Kindle’s “Best of Makeovers Bundle” that I started reading a couple of days ago.

Next Up:

Currently Reading:	Eye Candy	Pages Read:	? of 256
Author:	Dorie Graham
Dorie Graham is a new author for me to read. Another book in Kindle’s “Best of Makeovers Bundle” that I started reading a couple of days ago.

24 Hour Results:

Number of Books Read:

1

Total Pages Read:

224

Check out the blogs of my friends:

• · Shaunesay

Learn more about Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-thon and read the blogs of other participants!