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1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
I am reading from Delhi, India
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Mary Oliver's poetry books...
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Rice munchies and tea...
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I am a school teacher. I teach English to Class 12. That is, 17-18 year old girls.
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 been participating in the readathon for a long time now. So it is going to be pretty much same as others
End of event meme–
A Readathon tradition! In your final Readathon post, answer these questions and then link to it with the Mr. Linky, below.
Which hour was most daunting for you?
Hour 7 as it was past midnight in my part of the world.
Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
Romance Novels and Crime Fiction novels, me thinks!
Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
Too few cheerleaders on my blog. I wish that to be changed.
What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
Dunno....
How many books did you read?
I read 4 novels. All of those romances.
What were the names of the books you read?
Craving the Forbidden by India Grey
Runaway Fiancee by Sally Wentworth
Shattered Dreams by Sally Wentworth
Secret Admirer by Susan Napier
Which book did you enjoy most?
Craving the forbidden
Which did you enjoy least?
NA
If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?
Visit, visit, vist
How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?
I am NOT likely to participate in the readathon again. I have not felt like a welcome participant since the last few readathons. That fails the purpose.
Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon October 18/19, 2014
Currently reading:
Secret Admirer by Susan Napier
Books finished: 3
Craving the Forbidden by India Grey
Runaway Fiancee by Sally Wentworth
Shattered Dreams by Sally Wentworth
Pages read: 582
Amount of time spent reading: 12 hours
Snacks: tea, munchies
24 Hour Read-a-thon is here. I am at the starting line. Here I go with an e-book on my tab. Kinda of convenient, being with the computer!
I am going to read a romance.
Introduction meme
1)Where are you reading from today?
New Delhi, India
2)Three random facts about me…
I love tea
I love doing Math Puzzles
I walk barefoot at home
3)How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours?
I will pick at random. No plans made..
4)Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on blogs)?
I have not made any plans. I will read, visit blogs, comment on my whim
5)If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, any advice for people doing this for the first time?
Just don't stress, be relaxed and have fun
This is NOT good. It is hour 4 and I have not started reading as yet. Not my fault. Of all day, today I had to go out for various reason. I just couldn't avoid that. But as they say, better late than never. So here I am starting NOW.
And read what? I will read a novel based on one of our Epics. The Aryavarta Chronicles Book 1: Govinda by Krishna Udayasankar.
End of event meme–
A Readathon tradition! In your final Readathon post, answer these questions and then link to it with the Mr. Linky, below.
Which hour was most daunting for you?
Hour 7 as it was past midnight in my part of the world.
Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
Crime Fiction novels, me thinks!
Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
Too few cheerleaders on my blog. I wish that to be changed.
What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
Dunno....
How many books did you read?
A poetry book, The Meaning of Me by Emmett Wheatfall and 183 pages of The Runaway Jury by John Grisham
What were the names of the books you read?
The Meaning of Me by Emmett Wheatfall and 183 pages of The Runaway Jury by John Grisham
First I gotta ask, where are the cheerleaders?
Going pretty slow. Still reading The Runaway Jury by John Grisham. I am on page 172.
Had to do household work. Also been invited for lunch. Will be leaving for that in 2 hours time.
Thought of doing a few mini challenges:
Nea’s Share a Quote
“She was pondering the option of law school, the great American baby-sitter for directionless postgrads.”
― John Grisham, The Runaway Jury
Alexis presents Turn the Page
"I would rather read than struck a mighty blow at the establishment any day!"
-John Grisham, The Runaway Jury
1) How are you doing? Sleepy? Are your eyes tired?
I went of sleep and got up a while back. Yes, I am tired...
2) What have you finished reading?
The Meaning of Me by Emmett Wheatfall. It is a book of poetry.
3) What is your favorite read so far?
Currently reading The Runaway Jury by John Grisham and I find that engrossing...
4) What about your favorite snacks?
Tea and munchies!
5) Have you found any new blogs through the readathon? If so, give them some love!
No, I have been visiting. But will do so now...
Self Portrait hosted by The Estella Society. I am posting two!!
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| Studious! Posting this for Saturday Snapshot, hosted by Alyce of At Home With books |
I gave up on Tinkers by Paul Harding after reading 17 pages. It was NOT holding my interest. Too slow and so so abstract!! Atleast I have finished a poetry book The Meaning Of Me by Emmett Wheatfall.
I started reading The Runaway Jury by John Grisham. I have read 27 pages. I made myself a cup of herbal tea. It is 11:40 PM here and I don't know how long I will hold on... I had a long siesta in the afternoon, so that ought to keep me awake for a while....
Book Spine Poetry
Tinkers
The Runway Jury
wishes to know
The Meaning Of Me
I say no way
Don't let Death by Bourbon
make you sway
The Summons
by your father
will not make The Partners
come for you
Oh boo, oh boo, oh boo
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The titles of the books have been bolded!!
I started late as had forgotten all about the Readathon. I finished reading a poetry book. The Meaning of Me by Emmett Wheatfall (Pages 95)
I will quote a poem from that:
And I smiled
This morning's sun
smiled upon my face,
wherein I awoke,
just in time to note,
the width of it,
deep the depth of it.
And I smiled.
Next I will read Tinkers by Paul Harding (Pages 191). I am staying away from crime Fiction which are easy to finish fast! I don't wish for easy way out!!
I forgot all about it! It is already 4 hours into it and so I need to catch up fast. I have not even set aside any books. What to do? What to do?
I might as well start with the Introductory Questionnaire
Read-a-thon
Which hour was most daunting for you?
Hour 6-7. It was nearing midnight in Delhi and I couldn't keep awake
Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
I would say go for graphic novels! However, I never follow my own advice!
Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
There were many readers who signed up but did not participate. If that could somehow be known before the readathon starts, it would help the cheerleaders. I think, there should be a new sign-up list one week prior to the event. Those who really want to read should sign up.
What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
Dunno. I thought it was pretty much the same, maybe a bit slow.
How many books did you read?
Two and some pages of the third one...
What were the names of the books you read?
1) A Hint Of Rapture by Miriam Minger (pages 392)
2) My Sister's Voice (pages 318) and
3) The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks (40 pages)
Which book did you enjoy most?
My Sister's Voice (pages 318)
Which did you enjoy least?
........
If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?
Try to cheer as much as you can
How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?
Very much so. As reader and cheerleader, both!
