Friday, April 9, 2010

Dewey Readathon Starts Tomorrow!

Ok, I've decided to do this. The readathon begins at 7 am central time and I'm going to wake at this obscene hour to read for as long as I can. I'm actually excited. I have so many library books hanging around...so I need to do this as much as I want to do this. Are you doing the readathon? Maybe we can support each other.

The Game Plan: Wake at 7, eat cereal and read blogs. Comence reading in earnest by 7:30. I'm going to try and read without a break until noon. Then I'll eat and post about what I'm reading. I'll look forward to reading everyone's posts about how their readathon is going! Resume reading in the afternoon (2ish) and stick with it until 6. I'll post again and let you know how it's going. After dinner, if my eyes are still able to focus, I may continue this crazy endeavor. That's the plan, anyways, and always subject to change with mood and weather. =)

The Supplies: Stack of Books, Tea (Tender Leaf and Lipton green), leftover pot roast and...a SNACK, I need a snack! What should I make for tomorrow? Rice krispies? Hmmm. Any ideas?

The Books: Graceling, A Wrinkle in Time, When You Reach Me, Stargirl, American on Purpose, Shiver and O Pioneers. That's 5 YA, one bio and one classic. Ok, wish me luck!

11 comments:

  1. Thanks for stopping by my blog - welcome to the blogging world :).

    I'm a new follower.

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  2. Glasd to see you on the readathon! :) Woo Hoo! How fun!

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  3. Rice Krispie Treats, definitely!

    Thanks for hopping by to visit me.... :)

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  4. I am really thinking about doing this! I have so many books to catch up on for my blog. Happy book blog hop!

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  5. Oh, and I can identify with the library books -- for Lent, I gave up putting library books on hold. ;)

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  6. Sounds like you've got a great plan! This is my first read-a-thon and I'm looking forward to it.

    You've got a nice list there. I think I've read them all except American On Purpose.

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  7. The book-a-thon is going to be AWESOME!!! :) Thanks for stopping by my blog!!!

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  8. Everyone- Thanks for stopping by today! I've made brownies (cooling right now) and I'm ready for tomorrow!

    B - that's funny about your holds. I hope tomorrow will help me catch up. =)

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  9. Its time to Readathon! Hope you are up and reading this morning! have fun and cant wait to see the books you have chosen :)

    (Readathon Cheerleader):D

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  10. The books you're going to read look so good! I adored Graceling, and A Wrinkle in Time is one of my childhood favorites.

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  11. Reading takes a toll
    Stand and stretch and eat
    Settle back with book

    Haiku #9 (inspired by Dawn @ She Is Too Fond of Books)

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