The Starting Line

I love when it is time for another Read-a-thon! I have a feeling I won't get too much done since I have to work later and I am off to a little bit of a late start, but we will see how it goes. I have a short list this time because I procrastinated and didn't get my requests in at the library soon enough. Hopefully, I will have some books in when I take a trip there in a few hours.

To read list:
-Clash of Kings: George R.R. Martin-I am about halfway through so hoping to make some good progress.
-The Stockholm Octavo-Karen Englemann
-A Crimson Warning-Tasha Alexander-one of my favorite series for read-a-thons
-Royal Flush-Rhys Bowen
-The Accursed-Joyce Carol Oates

Opening Meme Questions:

1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?-The lovely Ohio
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?-probably The Accursed
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?-I never remember to plan out my snacks 
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!-I started knitting in September and one of the first things I made was a scarf similar to the ones in Harry Potter. Ultimate Goal is to one day make a Weasley sweater.
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 follow the same strategy that I have for the last couple read-a-thons, switch books when getting bored/tired, and take a few breaks.

So it's been awhile...

I seem to only blog when it is time for a read-a-thon. I wonder why that is. Most likely, it's because I over think what to write and then procrastinate and don't actually get anything done (pretty much like I do with everything else in my life).

Unfortunately, my luck has run out and I have to work Saturday the 27th the day of the read-a-thon, which is what I get working retail. But, I will still try to read as much as possible and will even bring a book to work to read on break. I might post a rough list of possible reads at some point, and I may even write some other posts. Miracles do happen.

Update #6

While there is still half an hour until the end, I think this is where I stop. Not my most successful read-a-thon, but like always it was a lot of fun.

Stats:
Books finished: Just 1, Little Lady and the Big Apple
Books started: Fun Home(which I gave up on) and Seating Arrangements(about half way through)
Favorite snack:either the chicken pot pie or the pizza rolls
Mini Challenges completed:4 or maybe 5, I lost track at some point.

Looking forward to April to do this all over again!

Random side note: If you are a Doctor Who fan you should watch this. Warning! I did start to bawl like a baby.

Update #5

I'm making good headway into my second book but I don't think I will finish before 8. This ties my worst read-a-thon record but considering I have only participated 3 times I don't think I did too bad. I did do a lot more mini challenges than usual so some progress has been made.

Mini Challenge for Hour 20 was to show off your prized books. Of course, I love all my books but here are a few that I think are special.

This one was the first and only advance reader copy I have won. I don't really blog that much so I don't receive them like other people and I never win on Goodreads expect for this one.

Another book I love is my collectors edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard that I bought on Amazon. The little book is a recreation of the original copies J.K. Rowling made for friends and it is stored in the bigger book. Isn't it just gorgeous?

Update #4

I took a nap and am back for more. I haven't read anything yet, but I have done a few mini-challenges. Here is my answer to one that was really fun.

My sentence:
As shadows fade, Sandman Slim hunted the Weird Sisters.

Update #3 Mid-Way

I finally finished a book! Hurray!!!! (I would dance a little with joy but I have no rhythm what so ever.)

Mid-Event Questions:
1) How are you doing? Sleepy? Are your eyes tired?-Not too sleepy yet, but I am contemplating a nap.

2) What have you finished reading?-just Little Lady, Big Apple

3) What is your favorite read so far?-same answer

4) What about your favorite snacks?-I had a delicious chicken pot pie that I bought from the store.

5) Have you found any new blogs through the readathon? If so, give them some love!-no new blogs yet but there are a few that I want to check out.

Update #2

No progress to speak of since last update. Going to the movies and the store really ate into my time. (Side Note: Frankenweenie is a pretty good movie. It had a classic horror movie feel without being really scary.) After I eat dinner I really hope to get some reading done because so far I am behind my goal to beat the number of books I read in April.