Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-Thon Update #1 (And it Begins!)
I’m reading today in Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-Thon with more than 350 other readers! I was unable to participate in the fall, so I’ve been eager to get started! I find myself with a partner this time! Taylor, my husband, will be joining me as we struggle to also keep the kids occupied. I plan on writing a blog post to update our progress another four times throughout the day. Stop by say hello and give a cheer or two! (And to see if I’m still awake at five in the morning. )
My reading options:
A good mix of short books, long books, short stories, review copies, library books, and books pulled off of my shelf. Oh, and hey, check out my Twitter profile for the play-by-play.
The Stats
- Book Currently Reading: Hmm . . . I’m thinking I’ll start with one of the REALLY short books. (I prescheduled this post, so let’s hope I’m even awake reading a book.)
- Reading for a Cure – We will be donating a set dollar amount for each page read during the Read-a-thon to the Huntsman’s Cancer Foundation in conjunction with Wendy at Caribousmon Reading for a Cure challenge.
The Husband (aka Taylor)
I’m excited for my first read-a-thon. So many yummy books and delicious treats to choose from. I will probably only get through on or two books. But I will eat all the treats. They are both research for my novel. All good books have good food in them. In preparation for the read-a-thon I have been playing Prince of Persia and eating nutella to sharpen my mind. I will start off with Arkham Asylum since it is short and has lots of pretty pictures.
- Book Currently Reading: Arkham Asylum
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Good luck to you two, Natasha and Taylor. Have fun! I’m about to begin myself when coffee is finished dripping.
on April 10th, 2010 at 5:55 amLooks like you both have some great books picked out!
on April 10th, 2010 at 6:04 amGood Luck! Go Team Woodsworth! What a great selection you have there—Happy Reading!
on April 10th, 2010 at 6:29 amUp and at em’!!! Doing great!
on April 10th, 2010 at 6:42 amGood morning! I’m officially cheering the “Ls” but I wanted to stop by and let you know I hope you have a wonderful day. It’s great that you have a reading partner! That’s together-ness
on April 10th, 2010 at 6:44 amGood luck today….you both have lots of great titles on your stacks. Happy reading!
on April 10th, 2010 at 6:45 amGood luck with the readathon! Happy reading!
on April 10th, 2010 at 6:49 amHi Natasha and Taylor! I hope everything goes well with you both this read-a-thon. It’s great to have an in-real-life reading partner.
I’ll be cheering for you both all the way, so do your best. Happy reading!
on April 10th, 2010 at 6:50 amTraditional read-a-thon blessing:
May the bookshelf be there to greet you.
May all the books appeal.
May the fridge be full of tasty snacks;
the words fall soft upon your eyes and until the read-a-thon ends,
may you always hold a book in the palm of your hand.
Good luck today!
on April 10th, 2010 at 7:39 amWay to go..Cheering you on through your day.
on April 10th, 2010 at 8:13 amYou can and will make it.
Good luck! Enjoy the Life as We Knew It series…those are awesome reads!
on April 10th, 2010 at 8:21 amI hope y’all have a blast!
on April 10th, 2010 at 8:48 amHappy Read-a-thon to both of you! How could it *not* be happy with Nutella in the house?!
on April 10th, 2010 at 8:49 amAll best wishes on the readathon!
on April 10th, 2010 at 8:59 amKeep up the good work Natasha and Taylor! Natasha, you’re lucky to have Taylor participating with you – I’d give almost anything to have the Man pick up a book rather than pulling on my pantleg like a child asking me to play with him because he’s bored and there is nothing good on TV! Looking forward to hearing what you both have to say about such awesome books!
on April 10th, 2010 at 9:02 amThat would be so fun to participate together! Unfortunately my guy doesn’t read.
Have fun, though, and happy reading!
on April 10th, 2010 at 9:28 amWhat nice books the two of you have lined up! I hope the kids play sweetly together all day, getting their own healthy snacks, tending to all their own simple needs etc etc etc!
on April 10th, 2010 at 9:42 amGood luck to you and Taylor. I’ll be officially cheering for you tonight but will really be egging you on all day! Happy Reading!
on April 10th, 2010 at 9:43 amLOL – nutella is yummy! hope you both have a happy read-a-thon-ing day!
on April 10th, 2010 at 10:40 amSun or rain or snow
Both sides of the equator
All are lost in books
Haiku #12 (inspired by Dawn @ She Is Too Fond of Books)
on April 10th, 2010 at 11:03 amYay for the both of you for participating. I love that!!! And now I want some Nutella…hmmm maybe this will be added as a snack for brain food…hehehehe
Anyways, HAPPY readings and have fun with the read-a-thon!!!
on April 10th, 2010 at 11:27 am*shakes pom poms in the air*