48 Hour Book Challenge, Hour 21-ish Update
Well, after I went to bed late last night, slept in this morning and then headed off to a family party, I find that it’s now 5pm and I haven’t even touched a book today for the 48 Hour Book Challenge hosted by Pam at MotherReader. But I had a great time with my family! So I’m not to worried at my apparent lack of progress in my book stack.
Yesterday, I read from 7:30 pm to 1:30 am and read three books. The first book The Blue Notebook by James Levine was so depressing that I had to stop and read Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life by Rachel Renee Russell and Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom by Eric Wight.
I think tonight I am going to finish up The Teashop Girls by Laura Schaeffer and also start Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea whom I met at BEA. I’ve got some other books in the stack but I think that’s what I’ll start with right now.
As always, I’ll be updating in real time on my Twitter timeline using the #48hbc hashtag. I think I’ll read for a few hours and then take a break and visit the other participants.
Last night I had a hard time keeping my eyes open. Let’s hope the yummy food party doesn’t put me to sleep.
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The Blue Notebook is a hard read. I’m glad you followed it up with a couple of light ones. Have fun reading tonight!!
on June 6th, 2009 at 6:07 pmThe most important thing is to have fun and it sounds like you’re doing that.
on June 6th, 2009 at 6:39 pmHi Natasha, don’t feel bad about not reading today I only got two hours in and I hoping to read alot tonight. Have fun.
on June 6th, 2009 at 6:51 pmYou’ll probably have a better reading experience for fitting some non-book fun in your day. This is the first time I’ve been totally free – and I’ve never read so slowly in my life. Have a great reading night!
on June 6th, 2009 at 6:55 pmI haven’t done so hot on the marathon myself, but like you, I’ve spent some valuable time with my mom today!
She actually went for a walk with me on the beach and carried my shoes so I could read as I walked. (Too sweet.) So I went to see a movie with her today, since she usually doesn’t have family here to readily go do things with her. I guess we’re both seeing it’s worth it to balance, right??? 
Well, off to read now!
on June 6th, 2009 at 10:28 pmI honestly cannot imagine having 48 hours to myself to read! At least you are spending some good times with your family, and are making progress. I’ve had about 50 pages left of an ARC I’ve been attempting to finish for the last few days, and just can’t. What happened to my schedule????
on June 7th, 2009 at 2:22 amI have to spend a lot of time with my family too but I think I enjoy the reading time even more when I find that balance. Even adding just a couple extra hours devoted to books I’ve had on my TBR pile is very satisfying. Enjoy yourself!!
on June 7th, 2009 at 4:20 amThis was a great challenge, but I’m glad it’s over ’cause I need a major nap
on June 7th, 2009 at 9:27 amYou go, girl! I will be interested in what you have to say about Into the Beautiful North. I’ve wanted that ever since Kathy held her giveaway.
on June 7th, 2009 at 7:42 pm