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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
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Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon 
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Groningen, the Netherlands
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
The walking dead, I just got a box set last week with 144 issues in it!
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
I got some roasted almonds at the market which are still a little bit warm
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I’m a language and culture student who just gave herself a four day break. Pure coincidence that it combines with this readathon, I just found out a few hours ago!
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
Same technique as last year. Do as I please, sleep well, enjoy the community 🙂
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? BALI
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? EROTIC STORIES FOR PUNJABI WIDOWS
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? FISH AND CHIPS POOLSIDE
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! THIS IS MY ANNUAL SPA RETREAT FOR THE OCTOBER READATHON
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? I SCHEDULED MY FLIGHT HOME FOR LATER IN THE DAY
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
In my own little world near Las Vegas NV
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Vampires Like It Hot by Lynsay Sands
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Pumpkin Pie Dump cake
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
Bit depressed this week so looking forward to the escape of reading
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
Keep it simple and enjoy the time I read
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Ann Arbor, MI (I’m very happy to have an excuse to stay inside. It’s the UM vs. MSU game today!)
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
I’m looking forward to finishing up The Golden Ratio. It’s an ARC only able to be read via Adobe Digital Reader. Not my favorite.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Scones! With some homemade jelly.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I’ve got my comfiest socks on for today.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today?
I’m going to try to be active on the Goodreads page. The Bingo challenge is certainly going to help.
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? Kansas, USA
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? Some kind of decadent ice cream tonight
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! I have an Anthropology degree from an early love of Archaeology (thanks, Indiana Jones), but ended up being in Accounting instead. 😉
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? This is many read-a-thons in for me, don’t get too comfortable because I fall asleep right away! Keep moving around, and I’ll try to exercise some as well. Yay for audiobooks!
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Upstate NY near Saratoga Springs
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Hollow of Fear by Sherry Thomas (book 3 of the Lady Sherlock series)
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Pizza!!!
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I am a computer geek/grandmother who loves reading (duh), cooking and crafting.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today?
Today, when I get sleepy I will strap on my audio book and go for a walk. I don’t want to waste time sleeping although I will be quitting at a reasonable hour (maybe around midnight) because tomorrow I am doing a 5K.
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1) Houston, Texas
2) Uncommon Type, by Tom Hanks
3) Peanut butter and banana sandwiches!
4) This is the 8th readathon in a row that I’ve participated in and it’s just as exciting as ever.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? Readathon is different for me now that I have a dog. I’ll stop reading for walks and tug-of-war
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
The Netherlands
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
The Stockholm Octavo by Karen Engelmann
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Popcorn! The perfect reading snack.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I’m Maartje, 36 years old, and today I’m reading with my readathon buddy & cousin Inge.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
I’ll listen to audiobooks while doing the challenges to avoid wasting precious reading time 😉
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1) Norway, on hour from Oslo
2) Quidditch through the ages
3) Norwegian chocolate
4) I am 23 years old and studying Russian 🙂
5) Second or third time I attend. This time I’ll try to complete as many as possible of books from my currently reading on goodreads. I will also use my ned Kindle
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? Nova Scotia, Canada
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? I Really want to get to The Lantern’s Ember
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? So far I only bought chips and dip but I’m sure I’ll end up doing a snack run at some point
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! Mom of 3, I old live in pajamas if I could, reader of all genres, Ravenclaw 😊
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? I’m going to try to be more active on GR over the next 24 hours. Social media in general, but I almost never go on GR
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Italy! Thus years I’m reading from Forlì – that’s new XD
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
DRAGONS! A collection of short stories about… you guessed it, dragons. And miss Marple and Nancy Drew.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Tiramisù-flavored loacker wafers
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
Just started university (again) in a whole new city. Living an adventure!
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
My sister and I, we’re going to be moving a lot, reading in parks and bars and on the move XD that’ll be quite different, but it’ll be fun!
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? Helsinki, finland
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? The romances, to catch up on my book club / professional development reads.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? Halloween bin candy
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! You can follow me and my cat, Aino on our instagram Katie.cat.books
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? Shorter books and setting my alarm for a slightly later time.
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? Central Pennsylvania
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Small Spaces
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? Coffee!
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! I’m a high school chemistry teacher, a mom to two boys, and love mystery/thriller books.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? I’ve done the Read-a-thon for several years and just plan to relax and enjoy!
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? California
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Empire of Storms
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? Coffee
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! I’m a Librarian
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? I’m starting with a longer book this time
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Danville, Virginia, USA
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
The PreHistory of the Far Side by Gary Larson
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Cheesecake — a two-bite piece of New York style
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I’m retired, but I still don’t seem to have enough time for reading.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
Last time I had to go somewhere for about two hours during prime reading time (early afternoon). This time I refused *three* invitations (with no guilt whatsoever) and I’ll be reading every daylight hour!
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For stack and cat pics check out my FB post (https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10100112411668138&id=22701780)
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? Northampton, MA
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Honestly just finishing any books would be grand, as I’ve been in a bit of a reading for fun slump
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Tea to calm the mucusy throat. I’ll probably also go out for a walk and sushi lately.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I’m a grad student working on my MDiv. A bunch of my reading today will be for school, but I’m going to try to alternate between that and fun stuff.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today?
Not sure.
#readathon
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Beaverton, OR, USA
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Muse of Nightmares, which I got signed by the author last night!
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
As always, the caramels.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I should have gone to bed earlier last night–this is a 5 am start, and I’m seeing a nap in the near future.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
I missed last spring, but have participated in a few before. I’m giving myself permission to miss the hourly check-ins and just connect between books.
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? Minneapolis, MN
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? I’m behind and didn’t plan for food. Currently, I’m just grateful for coffee.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! I’m thrilled it’s finally sweater weather.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? I lost count, but I’ve done this at least ten times now. As always, I’m just taking it one hour at a time.
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? WI, USA
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Finishing Escaping from Houdini and Muse of Nightmares!
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? My donuts!
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! This is my 5th RAT!
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? I will move around more and read in bed!
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Texas, USA
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
GodsGrave by Jay Kristoff
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? lime and salt popcorn
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I’m an amazing cat mom, a loving sister, and a fabulous aunt
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
I have participated in the past and I think for me I need to pace myself and take more breaks.
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
— Sunny Florida, where we are apparently not participating in Fall. 🙄
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
— Oh, hell. I don’t know. Probably would be Beloved.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
— My homemade No Bake Cookies.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
— Goodreads challenge this year was to read 100 books. I’m on 86 now and honestly, I’m just not sure I’ll make it! 😭😲
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
— Plan was to stretch and get up more often throughout the day, but I forgot that we have 3 separate obligations today so my only goal now is to not get car sick whilst reading in the car!
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
London, UK
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Tweak, by Nic Sheff!
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
… the coffee
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I’m an English Lit student in the UK, despite English being my third language.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
I didn’t participate in the last one, but I have participated in previous ones. I think I’ll definitely be using the Forest app to keep me off my phone.
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1) Northwestern Minnesota, USA
2) all of them!
3) Pistachios
4) I’m a pastor which is not the most convenient for weekend readathons but that doesn’t stop me from doing what I can
5) I’m giving myself the freedom to do what I can since I’m working this time
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? Vancouver, BC
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? The Soul of America, Jon Meecham, because it just became available on my library app yesterday, so it’s fate!
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? Cold pizza.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! It was my birthday on Thursday, so I consider 24 hours of reading a present to myself!
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? It’s been a couple of years since I participated, but I will build in a break now and then so I don’t burn out.
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
– Houston, TX
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
– In the House In the Dark of the Woods by Laird Hunt
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
– S’mores Yogurt Bowls and Pumpkin Spice Lattes 🙂
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
– I really should have gone to bed earlier last night!
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today?
– It’s been quite a while since my last readathon. This time I’m just going to take it hour by hour and enjoy the time reading. And take more breaks!
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Northern California
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Hocus Pocus and the all-new sequel
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
cucumbers with rice vinegar and pepper on top
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I’m a huge animal lover, and I am an activist for wild animals. I’m also working on writing my first book while being a caregiver to my mom.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
I will be taking a nap in the middle of the day, instead of trying to not get any sleep at all.
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Los Angeles! This is my first Readathon in PST and I have to say starting at 0500 instead of 0800 is quite a change.
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Probably The Turn of the Screw by Henry James. I’m buddy reading this with a bookstagram friend and hoping it will fit into the general spooky vibes of my October TBR.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Leftover chili from last night. Chocolate cat cookies from Trader Joe’s. Probably not at the same time though.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I’m a novelist, an obsessive reader (and readathon-er; this is my fifth readathon of the month), and an analytical know-it-all. I’m also a bookstagrammer and hoping to be a booktuber Very Soon.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
This is my third Readathon. Last April was super successful, so I’m not sure if I can top that experience, but I’m going to try! This go round I’m attempting to vlog my experience… Which I have never tried before. Yay, new experiences!
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I am in Texas, where it has finally stopped raining.
I am looking forward to finishing a few half-read books, including The Last Time I Lied.
I have fruit slices, so yummy!
Mu husband and I went to Colorado last week for our 21st anniversary. I’m still a bit tired but hope to get lots of reading done between naps.
I am going to try to read more!
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1) Montana!
2) Hunger by Roxanne Gay (finally got it from MontanaLibrary2Go last night)
3) I have to shop today 😒 and there is pumpkin pie on sale. Can I shop with ear buds in?
4) I am older than most of you but rather immature. I teach science and ride a bike to work (no I don’t have a basket on front).
5) I will be on audio a lot as I have yard work 🌞🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
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1) Albuquerque, NM
2)Homegoing
3) Any that someone brings me😂
4)I love all animals especially giraffes, but I love my dogs more and you will be seeing them a lot today!
5) I’m house sitting so there will be a change of scenery.
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Brooklyn, NY
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Jell-o Girls
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Eating ALL the candy my roommate bought for trick-or-treaters
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I hate umbrellas.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today?
I am easily distracted. This time I am going to try reading in hour-long increments.
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? Philadelphia, PA USA
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Beyond Exile
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? My leftover dessert from dinner
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! Just started back to work, which is why I am not as prepared as I normally am for the readathon
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? Nothing, I took a very relaxed approach last time and will do it again today. If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
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Good morning, readathoners!
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? Middle of Nowhere, Iowa
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Horrorstor
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? Tootsie Rolls 😃
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! I’m a single mom, and I rescue cats. Typical cat lady. 😂
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? I’ve lost count of my readathons… this time I plan not to nap for *quite* as long as last time… whoops!
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? Maryland
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Without Merit
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? Cranberry Bagels are back
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! I love to read and I am a cat mom
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? Remember that it’s a long day and to try my best but don’t get down in myself if I do not make the full 24 hours.
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Hello hello! I’m saying hi, then going out apple picking – but I’ll be back tonight for the last 12 hours or so of the readathon!
1) I’m reading in the Washington DC area
2) I have a huge graphic novel stack that I’m really excited to plow through – maybe most excited about ON A SUNBEAM by Tillie Walden though!
3) Apple-something. I may take a break and make a crisp to keep myself awake!
4) Currently my hair is purple & blue
5) Last time I started right at the beginning and faded towards the end (aka let myself go to sleep). This time I have plans during the day so I am planning to participate most at the end!
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Cherokee Village, Arkansas – Population 4,671
I’ve now been here two years, taking care of my Mom, who is now 91! She spends her days reading so every day is a readathon for her.
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
I only have a little stack of two books. Turtles All The Way Down is a very curious title. I’m most looking forward to that one so I will finally know what the heck that title means! I have no idea what the book is about. I got in on that freakish Book Riot / Amazon deal where the hardcover was posted for $2.99 by mistake or something.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Either Taco Bell or onion rings and a chocolate shake from Sonic!
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
Living in Arkansas has made me realize that happiness really is a choice. Not everyone knows how to or is capable of making that choice, of course.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
I’ve participated in countless readathons. One thing I’m doing differently this time is not stressing out about snacks! I’ve finally accepted the fact I’m not really a snacker and that I’d rather just make a Taco Bell run for lunch and / or indulge in a chili cheese dog, some onion rings with ranch, and a chocolate shake from Sonic for dinner. The only time I get a fast food fix is on weekends, and that’s what I really, really want.
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? Atlanta, GA
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Small Spaces by Catherine Arden
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? All the carbs
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! I have a one-year-old kiddo, and she’s been “reading” all morning, too!
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? I’ve participated in a handful, but this time I’m doing more of the social stuff.
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Houston, Texas
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
All of them really, but ones I haven’t started… The House with the Clock in it’s Walls
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Dorritos
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I told the husband and kids they have to fend for themselves today because I’m spending the day reading for the readathon!
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?
I didn’t participate in the last one but I did do one a couple years ago. I have quick foods this time and I think I didn’t last time.
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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
California, USA
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Finishing Obsidio
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Haribo Starmix
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I’m planning a trip to Hobbitton, New Zealand for my 30th birthday!
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today?
I’m going to take my dogs for a walk.
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Hello everyone! Happy readathon day!
I’m reading in beautiful North Salem Indiana. I’m house sitting for my best friend who is on her honeymoon! She has 2 elder pugs that can’t be boarded. I’d better get this survey done quick while I still have an internet signal! I’m definitely out in the sticks here.
The book I’m most looking forward to is Rebecca, by Daphne Du Maurier. I love gothic romance!
The snack I’m most looking forward to is the Oreo cookies and milk I saved especially for the readathon!
I’m 40 years old, newly single again after 21 years, and I work as a billing technician in a long term care pharmacy. No kids, but I do have a pitbull named Darla, and an American bulldog/hound mix named Sid. They were both rescued from the Humane Society, and they are so loveable and fun!
This is my 9th readathon, and I’m definitely going to get more reading in than usual, since my internet signal is so weak out here!
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1) What fine part of the world you are reading from today? Brooklyn, New York.
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Wolf Tales by Kate Douglas
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? Fruit and Chips!!
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! Working at the library and enjoying reading.
5) If you participated in the last Read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? The Challenges.
If this is your first Read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? Finishing the books.
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