Friday, October 11, 2013

Dewey's Read-a-Thon: October 2013


I have been debating whether or not I would be participating in Dewey's 24 hour Read-A-Thon all week.  I have pondered if I will have time and if I could be successful.  Past participation in the event has never really proven to be filled with lots of reading.  Yet, here I am committing once again!  However, this time I'm going in with lower expectations.

The read-a-thon is set to run for 24 hours, starting tomorrow morning, October 12 at 7:00 AM (times vary based on location).  Mini-challenges will be hosted throughout the event, many complete with prizes.

I will NOT be participating the full 24 hours.  I have a couple of writing workshops that I hope to attend in the morning.  I have a husband and two children that will sporadically need my attention (though I may try to get my kids involved this year).  In the past, I have strived for as much as the 24 hours as possible.  This year, I am being more realistic.  If I can get in at least 6-8 hours of good reading, I will be happy and consider this event a success.

Here is a little of what I will be working on throughout the day . . .

Finishing up Doctor Sleep by Stephen King (for the #sleepalong).


Diving into another volume of Fables . . . or more!



And, diving into these as my mood and time suits me.





I may or may not participate in the mini-challenges.  I may or may not post updates here on the site throughout the day.  I will post updates on Instagram, Tumblr, and Twitter.  And, I will do a wrap-up post on Sunday with the details of how much I actually was able to read.

I'm hoping with a change in my attitude and approach to the read-a-thon, I will consider this round to be more successful.  Keep your fingers crossed for me and send some good reading vibes my way tomorrow.

Are you participating in Dewey's Read-A-Thon?  What is on your reading list for the weekend?

20 comments:

  1. You got some great books lined up. Good luck with your workshops!

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  2. I'm glad you decided to join us! Realistic expectations are good, and your stack is LUSCIOUS. I loved 20th Century Ghosts, Fables, etc.

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    1. Andi ... I can't wait to get to them today!! I'm event tempted to see if I can pick up more Fables today at the library when I'm there this morning for my writing workshops!

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  3. Sounds like a very sensible approach and doable. Great that you are in.

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  4. Yay! Glad you decided to join. I like low-key participation. I don't usually manage more than 6 hours even when I try hard! I start having too much fun with the social networking part...

    Joy's Book Blog

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    1. Joy ... That is a good point about the social networking! I tend to get caught up in conversations too!!

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  5. Definetly take time for 20th century ghosts! Netgalley has the GN of one of the stories right now: Thumbprint :) good luck!

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    1. FICTION STATE OF MIND ... I've been wanting to read this one forever! I had no idea that another GN was coming out too. I'm a huge fan of his Locke & Key series!!

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  6. I'm approaching things pretty much the same way. :) Great list of books!

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    1. Monika ... Yeah!! I'm glad I'm not alone! Happy Reading!

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  7. you do what you gotta do

    The RaT starts at my bedtime so I'm hoping to stay up a little late then get six hours in at the end.

    I like your list of books

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    1. Book Dragon ... Good luck with your reading too! You are probably sleeping right now, so Happy Reading when you wake up!

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  8. What kind of writing workshops? I always wanted to go to one. I'd love to hear about them.

    And no worries I think about the readathon. I think I participated fully only once, my first one in 2009, and since then it's been less than brilliant. I always seem to have something going on the weekends they are on. However, I'm gonna try really hard to make this one better than the last few!

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    1. Becca Lostinbooks ... There is a book festival in my area this weekend with lots of different workshops. I'm about to head out and probably go to two. I will post about them later this week hopefully, so be watching for the info!

      Good luck on your reading today too!! We can do this together!! :)

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  9. I like how you have a theme for your stack! Great books. Hope you read lots today!

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    1. Athira ... Thank you! I only got through a couple, but I will take it!

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  10. I hope you're having a great time with the read-a-thon so far and with all of the other fun things you want to do :)

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    1. DoingDewey ... Thank you! I did have a great one!!

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