"A good book on your shelf is a friend that turns its back on you and remains a friend."-Unknown
"Screws fall out all the time, the world's an imperfect place."-Bender from The Breakfast Club
"Read to your heart's content. Though if you are a reader, the heart is never content."-from
Paper Covers Rock by Jenny Hubbard

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Readathon Hour 10

Hey guys so as most of you know, I started my 24 hour readathon at midnight and have therefore been going for about ten hours now. I admit I drifted off to sleep several times from around 6-8am, but I'm keeping with the reading after these breaks. I'm very excited due to the fact that I passed the nine hour mark, which is where I dropped out last time. So far I've been semi-productive and have finished two books: Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen and One Night by Marsha Qualey. On the readathon website they asked everyone to answer questions about themselves and link to our blog, so here goes:
1) Where in the world are you reading from?  My couch/chair/bed (I like to move around from time to time) in the Midwest.
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?  The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson (sequel to The Name of the Star)
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? Coconut Greek Yogurt
4) Tell us a little about yourself. I am a an opinionated and currently exhausted high school junior trying to enjoy as many books in my lifetime as possible. As my mother always says: don't waste your time reading books you don't love. There are so many books available out in the world and only one lifetime in which to find the great ones. This is one of the mantras I repeat to myself when I'm considering quitting a book that I don't particularly like. Also it's kind of the reason why I started this blog in the first place: to find the books that were good enough to be added to "The List of 55". Yes, I'm picky, but not willing to settle for a book that I'm not enjoying.
5) If you participated in the last readathon, what's one thing you'll do different today? I didn't do it last year, but two years ago I did the April Readathon, or at least tried. I got to hour nine and gave up.  This time I plan to take it in via social media and blogging instead of having my nose completely immersed in a book all 24 hours. Also I'm going a little easier on myself about napping and breaks which I've realized are actually quite necessary. I'm going for a more laid back approach.
Well, I'm about to start Book 3: Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick by Joe Schreiber, as it was recommended by my friend/librarian. I'd better get back to it then!

6 comments:

  1. Hi M

    Hang in there, you are doing great! Keep reading!

    Chris (Team Lion Cheerleaders)

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  2. Your mom is so right! Good luck with readathon!

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  3. It's hour eleven for us but you must be getting tired now. Good luck with the rest of your read-a-thon!

    Chris (Team Lion)

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  4. You're doing great, keep it up! Can't blame you for falling asleep in the morning if you started at midnight. I'd be drowsy too!

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  5. Hi M

    Are you still with us? You are doing well! Keep it up!

    Chris (Team Lion)

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  6. I agree with your mom, too! :-) 'Congratulations on going farther this year. You inspire me, M! Hope

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