Sunday Salon/The Sunday Post: End of event meme of 24 Hour Read-a-Thon

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It's a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon April 26-27, 2014

End of event meme–

A Readathon tradition! In your final Readathon post, answer these questions and then link to it with the Mr. Linky.

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?

Four (1195 pages)

What were the names of the books you read?

1. Silken Promises by Lisa Bingham (278) (Historical Romance)
2. The Virgin Concubine by Shyala Black (296) (Erotica)

3.  Dead Set by Will Carver (456) (Crime Fiction)
4. Our Held Animal Breath by Kathryn Kirkpatrick (95) (Poetry)

Which book did you enjoy most?

Silken Promises by Lisa Bingham 

Which did you enjoy least?

The Virgin Concubine by Shyala Black

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?

Yes! And as a reader!

24 Hour Read-a-Thon: Hour 23

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon April 26-27, 2014

Currently reading: The Sheik's Secret Bride by Susan Mallory

Books finished:

1. Silken Promises by Lisa Bingham (278)
2. The Virgin Concubine by Shyala Black (296)

3.  Dead Set by Will Carver (456)
4. Our Held Animal Breath by Kathryn Kirkpatrick (95)

Running total of pages read: 1195

Running total of time spent reading: 14 hours

Snacks: Tea and munchies

Mini-Challenges Completed: Three

Blogs Visited and Commented On: One

24 Hour Read-a-Thon: Hour 15

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon April 26-27, 2014

Currently reading:
Dead Set by Will Carver

Books finished:
1. Silken Promises by Lisa Bingham
2. The Virgin Concubine by Shyala Black

Running total of pages read: 660

Running total of time spent reading: 8 hours

Snacks: Tea

24 Hour Read-a-Thon: Mini Challenge-----Best of Your Reading Year

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon April 26-27, 2014

Mini Challenge: 

Best of Your Reading Year

Best Book of Your Reading Year: Dead Water by Ann Cleeves 

Best Romance Book of Your Reading Year: Scent of Butterflies by Dora Levy Mossanen

Best Mystery Book of Your Reading Year: The Skull Mantra by Eliot Pattison

24 Hour Read-a-Thon: Hour 5 update

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon April 26-27, 2014

Currently reading: Dead Set by Will Carver

Books finished: Silken Promises by Lisa Bingham

Pages read: 46

Running total of pages read: 323

Amount of time spent reading: 4 hours

Running total of time spent reading: 4 hours

Snacks:  I had Dinner, no snacking!!


Mini-Challenges Completed: 3

Blogs Visited and Commented On: None

24 Hour Read-a-Thon: PICK A PARAGRAPH & WIN A BOOK

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon April 26-27, 2014

Currently reading: Silken Promises by Lisa Bingham (from Page 28)

Books finished: None

Pages read: 54 

Running total of pages read: 54

Amount of time spent reading: 65 min

Running total of time spent reading: 65 min

Snacks: green tea

Mini-Challenges Completed: Intro Meme

Blogs Visited and Commented On: None

PICK A PARAGRAPH & WIN A BOOK

Fiona knew she had made no mistake. Society dictated that a woman in mourning should wear no colours that could be seen by the outward eye. Black wool covered her from neck to toe--although she had foregone the use of a veil, since she already felt as if she would expire from the weight of her costume. 

Silken Promises by Lisa Bingham

24 Hour Read-a-Thon: Kick off Meme

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon April 26-27, 2014

1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?

I live in Delhi, India. My start up time is 5:30 pm. Late, I know and it is tiring too after a day's work. 

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?

I will read mostly Crime Fiction and one book of poetry. These are fast paced, hence work better for me. I plan to read at least 4 books out of the following:

1. The Edge of Normal by Carla Norton (306 pages)
2. That Old Black Magic by Mary Jane Clark (354 pages)
3. The Sound of Broken Glass by Deborah Crombie (359 pages)
4. Dead Set by Will Carver (453 pages)
5. The Dead Don't Dance by John Enright (248 pages)
6. Jaspar's War by Cym Lowell (339 pages)
7. Our Held Animal Break by Kathryn Kirkpatrick (poetry) (95 pages)

I might read a couple of e-books, romances, if it gets tough. 

3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?

I will snack on munchies and tea.

4) Tell us a little something about yourself!

I am a poet. And a teacher. And a READER!!

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 look forward to reading. MORE readung. And visiting some blogs!!

 And yes, I miss Dewey. Book blogging world has lost a champion of the cause. She was a great uniting force.......