Hey guys, Shesten here, taking over! How are all of you this evening?
So, what’s tempting you right now? I know it’s not sleep! I know it’s NOT! I got this lovely mini bundt cake from the bridal shower I went to this afternoon (I know, I totally cheated and took a longer than normal break) and I’m so totally tempted to eat it!
When the cover doesn’t match what’s inside the book.
Winners announced
The winner of the Shake Your PomPoms Mini Challenge is Erin from Erin Reads! Congrats, Erin! Check for an email soon!
The winner of the Pet Pics Mini Challenge was Cass from BonjourCass.com
We have selected another random participant winner, Book Snob Wannabe! Email us with the prize you’d like and your mailing address! Thanks for participating in the Read-A-Thon!
I had to stop watching Gilmore Girls because I was OBSESSED (and my favorite character left!), but I love this one scene where Rory and Lorelei are arguing over how many books she should take to school, and I stumbled on this:
Now I must watch more Gilmore Girls! You should be grateful Shesten’s going to be taking over, otherwise I’d find clips and make you watch them with me all night! Mwahahaha!!
Mini-challenge
Our next mini-challenge is the Title Word Scramble hosted by Sheery from Sheery’s Place. You’ll have to unscramble modern and classic book titles.
Winners announced
The winner of Jill’s Shake Those Pom Poms mini-challenge is Erin from Erin Reads! Jill will be contacting you about your prize. Here was Erin’s winning cheer:
Some days we’re busy, busy,
We race ’round at full speed,
But today’s the read-a-thon –
Sit your butt down and just read!
Forget those pesky errands,
From duties you are freed.
Today’s the read-a-thon –
Sit your butt down and just read!
Your friends might come a-calling,
You might have mouths to feed,
But today’s the read-a-thon –
SIT YOUR BUTT DOWN AND JUST READ!!
Also, we’re picking a random participant to win a book of their choice, and that winner is Michelle from Literarily Speaking! Congratulations, Michelle! Email deweyreadathon@gmail.com to claim your loot.
Wahoo! You’ve made it to the half-way mark! Whether you’re close to bed time, already in bed or enjoying a mid-day break I’m sure you’re all in need of a little pick me up. So who better the Cake’s “The Distance” to provide a little mid-event entertainment?
Need something a little more inspirational? Try a little All American Rejects “Move Along”:
Mini-challenge It’s time for the mid-event meme! Post your answers on your blog and then come back here to leave your link!
Mid-Event Survey:
1. What are you reading right now?
2. How many books have you read so far?
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
4. Did you have to make any special arrangements to free up your whole day?
5. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
6. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
7. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
8. What would you do differently, as a Reader or a Cheerleader, if you were to do this again next year?
9. Are you getting tired yet?
10. Do you have any tips for other Readers or Cheerleaders, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?
Sign the linky below with a link to your post with your answers. There will be 4 winners: 1st gets 1 prize packs of books, along with chocolate coins, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th get three books of their choice. This is only open until the beginning of Hour 14.
Mid-Event Survey:1. What are you reading right now?2. How many books have you read so far?3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?4. Did you have to make any special arrangements to free up your whole day?5. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?6. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?7. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?8. What would you do differently, as a Reader or a Cheerleader, if you were to do this again next year?9. Are you getting tired yet?10. Do you have any tips for other Readers or Cheerleaders, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered?
Winners announced
Winner of the Love Hate Mini-Challenge is Deepali from e-Volving Books!
Still waiting to hear who the winners are for the Microfiction Mini-Challenge and the Shake Those Pom Poms Mini-Challenge. If you have that information feel free to email me at the deweyreadathon@gmail.com address. Many more winners to be announced in the next hour!
It’s almost there! We’re almost at the half way mark, can you believe it? I’m in awe of some of the spectacular reading I’ve been seeing. Some of you have been checking books off like a toddler wolfing down chocolates! Way to go!
Up for this hour, a great new mini-challenge, of course, and next hour be prepared for our Mid-Event Meme…you don’t want to miss it! Until then try and keep your books organized and keeps those reviews in mind for later, so that you don’t end up looking like this:
Speaking of organization, is there a way you keep organized through all of the reading? Do you write a few thoughts down or the entire review before moving on to your next read?
Mini-challenge
Think all audiobooks are created equally? Well, think again and take a try at the Mini-Challenge for this hour, Attempting Audiobooks hosted by Jen at Devourer of Books. Are the books you are reading for readathon available on audio, and would you listen to it? One winner will win an audiobook from Jen’s collection, and it’s open internationally as well!
Still waiting to hear who the winners are for the Microfiction Mini-Challenge and the Love to Hate Mini-Challenge. If you have that information feel free to email me at the deweyreadathon@gmail.com address. Many more winners to be announced in the next hour!
Hitting the afternoon lull? How do you keep your energy going through the afternoon? Snacks, music, dancing?
I’m definitely a music girl along with a few helpful snacks. Top of the list right now, any music by The Weepies and Honey Whole Wheat Pretzel sticks! How about you? A little music to enjoy:
Mini-challenge
Have a pet that loves to read? Or just need to chatter about a funny pet picture? Take a go at Pet Pics, Prized Pages and Pachyderm Prose hosted by Lynne at Lynne’s Book Reviews: Share your pet pics and/or write a sentence to accompany it. For a chance to win your book of choice up to $25 from the Book Depository and it’s open internationally!
How’s everyone holding up? This hour we have a special treat from our Cheer-leading section with a cheering challenge! So, as a reminder, if you could all remember to do them a favor back and turn off those pesky comment verifications until the Read-A-Thon is over they will love you forever! I mean it!
Mini-challenge
Get ready to Shake Those Pom Poms with our Head Cheerleader, Jill from Fizzy Thoughts! Come up with a cheer for your fellow readathoners and the winner will receive a book of their choice up to $20 at Book Depository. This is open to anyone, cheerleaders and readers alike! So, show your spirit and come up with a cheer!
Winners announced
The winner from the Show Me the Books challenge was Morph at Less Is Morph. Congratulations! Crystal will be in touch with you shortly about your winnings.
Chug Chug Chug…I think I can I think I can I think I can…It’s the little engine that could! How is everyone holding up? We’re now into the 8th hour and things are ticking along quite nicely, we’ve got some great prizes to giveaway and some more great challenges to keep your blood pumping!
So, so far, what has been your favorite book to read during the read-a-thon? Have you had one putting you to sleep yet?
Mini-challenge
Up this hour, Love to Hate hosted by Brandileigh from Blkosiner’s Book Blog! Share the characters you love to hate for a chance to win a book of choice or a $5 Amazon Gift Card. This one sounds like a lot of fun, because there are so many characters out there we love to hate. So head on over and tell her your picks for a chance to win!
Congratulations! Email deweyreadathon@gmail.com to claim your one book.
Still waiting to hear who the winners are for the Six Word Celebration and the Indie Pride challenges. Many more winners to be announced in the next hour!
Time is flying by and so are those great mini-challenges! So, have you participated in any? Which ones have been your favorites so far? Are there any prizes on the “Prize Page” that you are really dying to get your hands on? I’d love to know! I would probably opt for one of the hardback YA packs or a surprise pack from Algonquin, but I’d love to hear what you are hoping for!
Mini-challenge
This hour we actually have two mini-challenges! The first is hosted by Marg at Adventures of an Intrepid Reader and it aptly titled, Armchair Travelling. Do you like to travel or has a book ever inspired you to want to go somewhere? Stop by for your chance at a book of your choice from The Book Depository and some travel themed bookmarks. There will also be some bookmarks possibly going to a couple of runners up as well!
The second mini-challenge is hosted by non-other than Melissa at One Librarian’s Book Reviews with her Book Puzzle challenge! Create your own book puzzle to win the prize! The winner will receive a 10$ gift certificate to Amazon and it’s open internationally as well!
Congratulations! Email deweyreadathon@gmail.com to claim your one book.
Still waiting to hear who the winners are for the Six Word Celebration and the Indie Pride challenges. Many more winners to be announced in the next hour!
Hello all! How are you holding up so far? Any great books read in the first six hours? I can hardly believe we’re already to hour six, but here we are! Keep up the great reading and if you have a second don’t forget to check out the great mini-challenge for this hour as well as the ones still on-going!
Feel free to ask any questions, I’m here to help!
-Your new fearless leader, Danielle!
Mini-challenge
This hours mini-challenge is hosted by Shesten at I Heart Monster! A great challenge for those writers out there, all you need to do is tell me a story in 100 words or less! One winner will be drawn for a book of their choice from Book Depository up to $15!
I’m curious: when you’re reading for this long, how often do you change positions? Do you change rooms? Obviously you change positions as the hours wear on, but what about right now?
Speaking of positions, don’t forget to stretch!
I’m now passing the torch to Danielle, who I KNOW is more alert than I am…zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Mini-Challenges
Show Me the Books is being hosted by Crystal at My Reading Room. She’s going to be asking you to, obviously, show her your books! The winner will get a choice of one book up to $15 via Book Depository.
