The End is Upon Us...Or me at least

It's time for me to throw in the towel. Words are starting to blur. Overall, this read-a-thon went better than last time but I still hope to do much better next time. Here's to an awesome October and come back soon and I will try to post short blurbs about my thoughts on the things I read.

Stats:
Books finished: 1 -Crimson Warning by Tasha Alexander
Books Read: Clash of Kings, glanced at My Ideal Bookshelf, started The Accursed (way to detailed to read this late at night), and started Girl's Guide to Love and Supper Clubs.
Challenges: Only 1 I think

Yet Another Update

One book done! And I am seriously contemplating a nap but I will try to tough it out.

Stats:
Books read-1 total, 100 pages of Clash of Kings, and flipped through My Ideal Bookshelf to-be read later
Snacks Eaten: I had a some grilled cheese and fries that were delicious
Breaks Taken:Quite a few-trip to library, work, and to watch Doctor Who

Back to Reading

Home from work, which was boring as always(that's what I get for working retail) and I managed to get a few pages in on my break. Of course then I had to watch Doctor Who. Which was fantastic by the way. Don't you love that we got to see some of the stuff in the Tardis that they frequently mention like the pool or the library? I would run away with the Doctor just to see that library.

Update Again

My trip to the library went well, I picked up a few good books that I might add to my list today. Reading has to stop for a while now, work is waiting. Will be back in a few hours so don't have too much fun without me!

Time for an Update

So after waking up late I have made some decent progress. 100 pages of Clash of Kings done and I started Crimson Warning. No meme participation yet and just some tasty frozen waffles eaten. Time to head to the library!

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.

Update #1

It has been almost 4 hours since the read-a-thon began and I have gotten nothing done. I started 2 books, gave up on the first and am currently working on Little Lady, Big Apple.  I will have to take a break in a bit because my sister want to go see Frankenweenie (she is a giant Tim Burton fan), but hopefully I will get some reading done in the afternoon.

Starting Line Read-a-thon

It's time for the reading to begin! I don't have an actual list this time, just a bunch of books from the library that I will pick from based on my mood.

Introduction Questions:
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?-Ohio

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?-Nothing specific but I am hoping one of my books on hold will be in at the library today.

3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?-I am planning on making some pretzels soon and hopefully they will turn about better than when I tried to make them yesterday.

4) Tell us a little something about yourself!-I have very recently been teaching myself to knit and am about halfway finished with a Harry Potter scarf (blue and silver for Ravenclaw). I also spend way too much time on Pinterest. 

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 plan on following the same plan as last time, switch books when getting bored and read easier books like YA.

October Read-A-Thon 2012

What: The Dewey's Read-A-thon
Who: You! And any friends you can force to join!
When: This Saturday the 13th
Where: Anywhere you can take a book, your house, the park, the library, upside down on you bed, lounging in the backyard, at a restaurant, waiting in line.
How: Pick up and read as many books as possible in a 24 hour period. Go without sleep. Ignore your housework. Ignore your friends. Just read all day!

It seems that waiting until the last minute to join the read-a-thon is my tradition. Though to be fair, I work in retail and my schedule varies so I don't usually know if I will be off. And I am a procrastinator. Which of course means I am still tweaking my to-read pile. I am visiting the library later today so it will hopefully be in the final stages soon. Check back soon. Happy reading everyone!

Read-a-thon 2012

It's that time of year again. It's read-a-thon time! It has been a while since I was actually able to participate since I usually get stuck working weekends, but thankfully this time I lucked out and am free. Yay!! Awesome timing too because my TBR list is getting out of control!

Books I'm hoping to read:

• The President's Vampire
• A Grown-up Kind of Pretty
• Tears of Pearl
• Matched
• The Name of the Star
• The Convenient Marriage
• A Royal Pain
• These Old Shades
• or anything I managed to find at the library before then

Happy Reading!

Results

With one last chapter squeezed in, the read-a-thon came to an end. I didn't do as well as I hoped but considering that it was my first I feel I gave it a good shot.     

Book Finished: The Magicians and Mrs. Quent 

Book Started: The Vaults

Total Pages: around 420 since i had started The Magicians and Mrs. Quent earlier I started counting from where I started during read-a-thon hours 

Time Read: While I didn't keep exact figures it was around 5 and 1/2 hours

What will I do differently next time: Well, I will certainly try to pick a book to start with that is a little less dense than The Magicians and Mrs. Quent because I think with a shorter book I wouldn't have had to take so many breaks. Also, I think I will try to switch back and forth between a few books instead of my usual reading method of finishing a book before starting another. 

Update #3

Success! I finished The Magicians and Mrs. Quent by Galen Beckett. After reading a total of 4 hours and about 300 pages I took a break and watched Friday's episode of Supernatural with my sister and ate a little. Now, I am currently 38 pages into my next book The Vaults by Toby Ball. With an hour and a half to go, hopefully I can make some good progress.

Update #2

Ok so I have been slacking on the reading front. After I read about 40 more pages, I promptly fell asleep for a few hours. That is what I get for reading on my bed.  New goal for the read-a-thon: Finish the book I am currently reading! 

Word Scramble

Here are my answers to the Word Scramble meme for the read-a-thon. 

1.yfferil enal- Firefly Lane 

2.aste fo eend- East of Eden 

3. retwa orf pntshleea- Water For Elephants 

4.ot lkli a ckomgnrbdii- To Kill A Mockingbird 

5. het gtaer ysbtag- The Great Gatsby 

6. yrhra tetrpo dna eth lyhdtea wollsah- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 

7. ht e rat fo nrgcai ni eht nair- The Art of  Racing on the Rain

8.eth mite reslveart efwi- The Time Travelers Wife 

9. eht rlig ithw eht gnodar ooattt- The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo 

10.ydira fo a mypiw idk- Diary of a Whimpy Kid 

11.a kwrlnei ni emit- A Wrinkle in Time 

12. het rpoal sxprese- The Polar Express 

13.vole dewlak ni-  Love Walked In

14.reehw eth dwli hingts rea- Where the Wild things Are 

15.eht ginnhsi- The Shining 

16.dnohogigt oonm- Goodnight Moon 

17. vwtienrie hwti a pvmarie- Interview with a Vampire

18. eht cretse file fo eesb- The Secret Life of Bees

19. eht raesch- The Search

20. het pelh- The Help