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24-Hour Readathon: The Kick Off!
Good morning!! I’m excited to start the read-a-thon! Ok, so I probably shouldn’t have gone to wine night at a friends house the night before the read-a-thon. We didn’t get home until after 2 am. Nevertheless, I have my coffee … Continue reading
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Gearing Up for Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon!
Tomorrow at 8 am I’ll be joining over 300 other readers for Dewey’s 24 Hour read-a-thon! The read-a-thon by far is one of my favorite blogger events. When else can you dedicate 24 hours to reading, but also connect with … Continue reading
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Readathon: Update & Wrap-Up Meme
Progress Report: Title of book(s) read since last update: Currently reading Ruined by Paula Morris Thoughts on current read: Love the New Orleans setting! Number of books read since you started: 4.5 Pages read since last update: 79 (four year … Continue reading
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Readathon: Update #1: Hour 4
I’m “borrowing” the format of Readathon veteran, “Irish” from Ticket to Anywhere. I’m altering it a bit to keep things short. Progress Report: Title of book(s) read since last update: Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer Thoughts … Continue reading
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It’s Time for the 24 Hour Readathon!!
I’m so excited! It’s finally here! The activity I’ve look forward to the most! I’ve been busy preparing! I have my initial stack of books: And I was busy baking last night: Cinnamon rolls are in the oven and should … Continue reading
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Read-a-thon Update: Charities I’m Reading For!
During April’s Read-a-thon, I decided I wanted to read for a charity. That charity was Books For Soldiers, a non-profit corporation who provides books to American soldiers deployed overseas. I pledged to donate $5 per book I read. I read … Continue reading
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Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon!
The 24 Hour Read-a-thon is a little over a week away and I’m ecstatic! I participated in April and had an absolutely wonderful time! I learned a great deal during the last read-a-thon. Here are just a few of them: Choose … Continue reading
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Read-a-thon–Hour 24 Meme
I crashed right at 8 am and didn’t get a chance to complete this meme in the last hour. But I’ve napped for a few hours and I’m feeling a little rejuvenated! 1. Which hour was most daunting for you? … Continue reading
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24 Hour Read-a-thon Wrap Up
Well, the 24 Hour Read-a-thon has come to a close. I lasted longer than I thought! I’m going to take a short nap, and then get up and prepare for the day’s activities. Following are my final stats: Pages Read … Continue reading
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Read-a-thon Update: 7:00 AM ET
Well, I’ve been up since around 5:45. Jack woke me to go outside. Jack is the dog, for all those that don’t know. Jack and I went outside and when we returned I made cinnamon rolls for breakfast. My three … Continue reading
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