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I haven't participated in a read-a-thon in ages. I almost cried when I realized in the middle of a Saturday that it was the Dewey 24 hour read-a-thon, I had had no idea it was happening, and I still had to work. It was pretty tragic. So, I'm *hoping* that this week, I will be able to successfully participate in the Bout of Books Read-a-thon!
Normally, for a week long read-a-thon, my goal would be in the double digits. (I mean, seriously. I've read 10 before for the Dewey Read-a-thon in one day.) BUT. I'm being realistic here. Considering that I've only read 18 books this whole year (2 of which are picture books, 2 are Calvin and Hobbes and 2 are graphic novels I read standing up in Barnes and Noble while on a lunch break) I think I'm being plenty ambitious hoping for one book a day (and even that might be a stretch right now).
The Read-a-thon goes from Monday to Sunday, so I'm hoping to read 7 books. And, I'm really going to have to try and push. So any words of encouragement here or on Twitter are greatly appreciated. I definitely need some extra mojo to get me back into the habit of reading! (and blogging, but that's a different post...)
My potential read-a-thon reads:
After the Snow by S.D. Crockett
Freshman Year and Other Natural Disasters by Meredith Zetlin
The Photo Album by K.B. Dixon
Karma by Cathy Ostlere (verse novels FTW)
Triangles by Ellen Hopkins (see above)
Lexapros and Cons by Aaron Karo
In Honor by Jessi Kirby (see- reading funk... I've been dying for this book for ages but haven't read it yet. :( )
Black Juice by Margo Lanagan (Printz Honor book)
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
The Dirt by Lori Culwell
Liar by Justine Larbalestier
Hopefully, I will remember to come update my progress. Well, really, hopefully there will be progress! :P
Anyone else participating? I'd love to hear from you! Good luck to you! (And to me! :) )
I'm not participating (school starts back up tomorrow & I've got way too much commuting to even think about much leisure reading), but I'll cheer you on!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you decided to join us. Have fun and good luck with your goals.
ReplyDeleteI found Freshman Year & Other Unnatural Disasters quite entertaining! It's a pretty quick read too, so good for a read-a-thon :)
ReplyDeleteI need to read A Monster Calls as well! Got it for Christmas but haven't gotten to it yet. I've heard it's really good but very emotionally intense and heavy.
Good luck with the read-a-thon!
Ooh I've been wanting to read Black Juice! Let me know if it's good.
ReplyDeleteCommuting to work sucks. I have a 60 minute commute right now ending in August and I cannot wait to move. Sorry you've had such a painful commute!
Good luck with your goals! I'm so jealous of everyone participating. OF COURSE Bout of Books takes place during the week when I'm working 36 hrs Tuesday - Wednesday and company will be in town over the weekend. Get it girl!
ReplyDeleteThis is the read-a-thon I always want to join but I never know about until another blogger starts in the fun. Ah well...I'll have fun reading about YOUR experience :D
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you've read 10 books in one day before. That is just...wow.
Not participating but "My Freshman Year..." will go fast! It's funny and easy to read. Didn't have any idea about this read-a-thon. Never have done one. Do you also have to blog during that time? I mean review too? Good luck! Read a great review of A Monster Calls and I'm reading Lexapros and Cons.
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Good luck with meeting your goals. I really should have participated in this as I'm so behind in my books, but I'm enjoying watching everyone else and reading how they're doing.
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