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Mar 21st 2012April 2012 & readathon

Welcome everyone! So glad you could join us. We’re excited for the April 2012 24-hour Read-A-Thon! We’d love for you to join us Saturday, April 21st for 24 hours of non-stop book geek awesome. To participate, all you have to do is sign the linky below. If you have a blog, use that link, if not, use a link to your Facebook, Twitter, or other social networking site. And, after you’ve signed-up, let us know what part of the world you’ll be reading in down in the comments. We’re eager to see where you’ll be! Also, The Read-A-Thon starts at 5am Pacific Daylight Time/8am Eastern Daylight Time (which is 12pm GMT). Please use these times as a reference to determine your start time in your time zone. Participation is open to everyone, worldwide!

If you haven’t signed up to volunteer, and would like to do that, please fill out this form.

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208 Responses to “Reader Sign-Ups Are Here!”

  1. Meghanon 21 Mar 2012 at 7:33 pm 1

    Wooooo! I am excited. I better start building my book pile.

  2. Kate- Midnight Book Girlon 21 Mar 2012 at 7:47 pm 2

    I am so excited! I have never signed up so early, but this time I’ve been stalking the blog. ;) Ready to get my pile o’books built!

  3. Lisa @ Reads4Pleasureon 21 Mar 2012 at 8:16 pm 3

    I’ve got big plans for my to be read stack of books during the readathon!

  4. Whitneyon 21 Mar 2012 at 8:18 pm 4

    I have started to go into a reading slump so this is perfect! Now to decide on what I’ll read.

  5. Rayna (Libereading)on 21 Mar 2012 at 8:23 pm 5

    I can’t wait! I’m going to clear my schedule for that weekend and make a nice pile of books to reserve for the readathon.

    Thank you so much for hosting this event!

    –Rayna

  6. Kristaon 21 Mar 2012 at 8:45 pm 6

    Thank goodness I’ve already got a ton of books to read. This is my first year participating and I am SOOO excited!

  7. Melissa W.on 21 Mar 2012 at 8:49 pm 7

    I don’t know, as I am unsure as to what is going with my dad in town that weekend. It might end up I can do it, but I probably won’t know until at least the day before.

  8. Tamion 21 Mar 2012 at 8:49 pm 8

    I’ll be reading from southeast Nebraska. Have a huge stack of books waiting.

  9. Michelle @ The True Book Addicton 21 Mar 2012 at 10:50 pm 9

    I’ll be reading from Nashville, TN. Looking forward to this! A nice lead in to my week long read-a-thon, which starts that Monday. :)

  10. Katherineon 21 Mar 2012 at 11:19 pm 10

    Ug, it’s a whole month away!!! (I’m a kid waiting for Christmas when it comes to Readathon.)

    I’ll be reading from sunny Tempe, AZ.

  11. Museon 22 Mar 2012 at 12:06 am 11

    Won’t be able to participate for the entire time as I have a murder mystery dinner party but still should get some intense reading in.

  12. Mariaon 22 Mar 2012 at 12:46 am 12

    Reading along from Denmark, so looks like that’ll be 1pm-1pm for me this time around. Can’t wait! I’m already thinking up my books.

  13. Eileenon 22 Mar 2012 at 1:22 am 13

    I’ll be reading along from the UK

  14. Jesseon 22 Mar 2012 at 1:31 am 14

    I’m so excited!!! :) :) I was actually wishing there were still read-a-thons like when I was in elementary school (we had one every year) and was so surprised to discover this! haha.

  15. Shanidaron 22 Mar 2012 at 3:13 am 15

    YAY! Can’t wait :-)
    And April 21st is the perfect date to clean my TBR pile, as on 23rd I will buy looots of new books: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_George%27s_Day#Catalonia
    April 23rd is the best day of the calendar in Catalonia ;-)

  16. Sallyon 22 Mar 2012 at 3:25 am 16

    I’m reading from Australia! I make that out to be a starting time of 11pm on the Saturday… although now I think about it, daylight savings is possibly going to change that time difference ;)

  17. Foxearson 22 Mar 2012 at 4:57 am 17

    This is my first time participating, I’ve been looking forward to this since September (as I unfortunately missed the October one). I tried to make my own 12 hour tead-a-thon in January, but after 3 hours with a book that was not too good I felt really lonely and gave up. I have to pick better books and hopefully won’t feel so lonely knowing I’m not the only one reading.

    I’m reading from Beijing, China, which will be from 7pm local time. I’m planning to join for the full 24 hours, but my dad might be here and then I’m going to miss out on some of the hours.

  18. Someron 22 Mar 2012 at 5:09 am 18

    I’ll be reading from Houston, Texas. Can’t wait!

  19. Courtneyon 22 Mar 2012 at 5:16 am 19

    I am so excited! I already asked off for the date weeks ago so I am glad that it is now officially in full swing!

  20. Mandyon 22 Mar 2012 at 6:07 am 20

    Yes! I had such a blast during October’s readathon that I’ve been eager for this sign-up post!

    I will be readathoning in San Diego, and will go for the full 24 hours- 5 a.m.-5 p.m. Yes!

  21. ricky velozon 22 Mar 2012 at 7:11 am 21

    woo it’s almost time, and the weekend before my birthday! now I need to narrow down what I want to read!

  22. Lianne @ The Towering Pileon 22 Mar 2012 at 8:19 am 22

    Yay, so excited! I’ll be reading from Winnipeg, MB, starting at 7:00 AM (which I think is the perfect time to start staying up for 24 hours, so that’s nice). :D

  23. Lisa (Lisa's World of Books)on 22 Mar 2012 at 10:08 am 23

    I will be reading from Oxford, MI in the EST.

  24. Christa @ Hooked on Bookson 22 Mar 2012 at 10:21 am 24

    I’ll be reading from Toronto Ontario (Canada). Gotta start planning what books to tackle!

  25. Rebecca (Kindle Fever)on 22 Mar 2012 at 10:55 am 25

    Yay! I really hope I can do it this time, but I should be able to! I’ve never been able to before, so I’m excited. And a read-a-thon is definitely needed in April!

    I’ll be reading from Sweden! Starting 2PM my time. ;)

  26. Arielon 22 Mar 2012 at 11:10 am 26

    Yay! I’m so excited! :D

  27. Briannaon 22 Mar 2012 at 1:09 pm 27

    This is going to be awesome! My first read-a-thon so it’ll be interesting to try to get through the full 24 hours. Wish me luck!

  28. Daisyon 22 Mar 2012 at 1:37 pm 28

    YAY! I had so much fun during the last 2 thons! I’ll be reading from Holland :)

  29. Lindsey Sparkson 22 Mar 2012 at 5:16 pm 29

    I’ll be reading from Oklahoma City! I’m going to try to get started a little early since I won’t stay up the whole 24 hours. I’m too old, and I’m heading to Dallas the next day for an all-day concert so I’ll need some sleep!

  30. Jenon 23 Mar 2012 at 4:26 am 30

    Less than a month to go! I can’t wait!

  31. Jenon 23 Mar 2012 at 4:28 am 31

    Woops, forgot to mention that I’ll be reading in Pennsylvania :)

  32. Stacyon 23 Mar 2012 at 6:31 am 32

    My daughter and I will be blogging from central PA… thank you for once again making this happen!

  33. Kirstenon 23 Mar 2012 at 12:50 pm 33

    I’ve missed the last two, and am super excited that I don’t have anything to stop me this time around!

  34. Renaon 23 Mar 2012 at 10:55 pm 34

    I’m ready to get started. My TBR is massive and all over my bedroom!

  35. Roxy Kadeon 24 Mar 2012 at 4:56 am 35

    I can’t wait to take part in this read-a-thon!! I’ll be reading all the way from Durban, South Africa :)

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  37. The Brain Lairon 24 Mar 2012 at 11:20 am 37

    Yippee! I’m free! Will be reading in Granger, IN!

  38. Ellieon 24 Mar 2012 at 12:15 pm 38

    I won’t be aiming for the whole 24 hours this time as the UK start is just too late for me personally but I will try and do 12 hours and maybe cheerlead in the final stages when I’ve had some sleep ;) Also I have a work night out the night before which is not going to help.

  39. Kyle @ A Reader's Pensieveon 24 Mar 2012 at 1:47 pm 39

    SO excited! This will be my first one, since I was busy last fall and I can’t wait! I will attempt the full 24, but I’m guessing I’ll make it 8am to midnight or 1. Yay!

  40. Elizabethon 24 Mar 2012 at 4:57 pm 40

    Can’t wait! I look forward to this every spring and fall!

  41. Abigail @ The Story Factory Reading Zoneon 25 Mar 2012 at 9:22 am 41

    Its going to be a very busy day for me, but Ill try to fit in as much reading around my actiities as I can

  42. kellyon 25 Mar 2012 at 10:06 am 42

    The last readathon I did was great and I’m excited for this one! Especially since I’ve gotten almost no reading done as of late because I’ve been trying to take care of my sick dog :( Hopefully she’ll be all better by the readathon so I can focus on losing myself in some books :)

  43. Kai( Fiction State of Mind)on 25 Mar 2012 at 4:44 pm 43

    looking forward to this !

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  45. Kanayeon 26 Mar 2012 at 7:01 am 45

    I’m so excited! I even took the day off work!

  46. Kristinon 26 Mar 2012 at 10:11 am 46

    I’m really exited about this one. I didn’t get the chance last time. I’m reading from Norway.

  47. Michaylaon 26 Mar 2012 at 2:38 pm 47

    I’m gonna be reading from Florida in the US c: <3
    I've got a TON of books I've been dying to start reading, so I'm gonna start getting them all together~

  48. Anitaon 26 Mar 2012 at 2:56 pm 48

    This will be my 2nd read-a-thon and I hope to be more successful. I’m taking tips from others and not cheerleading or doing mini games and just reading this time. I’m in the Eastern time zone.

  49. Oliviaon 26 Mar 2012 at 2:57 pm 49

    woohooo i’m so excited! this is my third readathon and i’m gonna be reading from vienna, austria :-)

  50. Asriani Purnamaon 26 Mar 2012 at 6:31 pm 50

    I am in Indonesia (GMT+8). So I think the read-a-thon starts at 8 PM at my time. Thanks God, it’s saturday night.
    I think I am going to read some MG books.

  51. Katherineon 26 Mar 2012 at 8:40 pm 51

    Absolutely can’t wait! I tried last October and failed miserably, maybe this year will be better!

  52. Karenon 27 Mar 2012 at 3:38 am 52

    I’m from Scotland. I took part last April and enjoyed it. This year I have decided to try and raise some money for Crohn’s and Colitis UK. http://www.justgiving.com/Karen-Sime1

  53. Cheryl "Mash"on 27 Mar 2012 at 8:00 am 53

    This will be my first time participating and am excited about it!! Will be reading in RI, USA.

  54. Monaon 27 Mar 2012 at 8:40 pm 54

    I’m in. I don’t know what I’ll be doing that weekend or even where I’ll be (definitely the US, time zone is in question). It’s unlikely I’ll be able to read for all or the majority of the 24 hours.

    But this will be my…third (I think) readathon and now it feels like tradition to sign up. And whatever little free time I do have that weekend, I hope to spend it immersed in a great book.

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  56. Melissa Caldwellon 28 Mar 2012 at 6:34 am 56

    Yes! I am totally there! :)

  57. Andrea @ The Overstuffed Bookcaseon 28 Mar 2012 at 1:03 pm 57

    This will be my first time participating, but my friends have participated before. I’m excited! I’ll be reading/blogging from Oklahoma, US. Looking forward to it!

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  59. Lynda the Guppyon 29 Mar 2012 at 10:38 am 59

    Well, I did it. I signed up. I watched this insanity last year and thought it looked like such fun. This year, thanks to Marq, I signed up. Now to figure out a plan. LOL.

  60. MamaKittyon 29 Mar 2012 at 3:17 pm 60

    I didn’t realize it was time already! I’ve gotta get my TBR pile ready to go!

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  62. Alex in Leedson 30 Mar 2012 at 6:39 am 62

    Oh my, here I go again. Looking forward to my fourth 24 hour readathon… :)

  63. Kristineon 30 Mar 2012 at 12:28 pm 63

    This will be my first readathon! I’m excited! I’ll be participating from CA, USA. :D

  64. Jane Harfeldon 30 Mar 2012 at 6:57 pm 64

    I have signed up. This will be my second read-a-thon and I am looking forward to it. I lasted the entire 24 hours last time and I hope I can do that again. This time will hopefully be easier as there is going to be 24 hour light / sun at that time. I will be participating from Qaanaaq in the north of Greenland.

  65. aloneon 31 Mar 2012 at 9:30 am 65

    its my first one…. i am in India. how exactly will i adjust the time zone difference? plz somebody help me out. i so want to do this

  66. Melanie Ivanoffon 31 Mar 2012 at 2:08 pm 66

    I’ll be finishing up work for the semester for part of this but plan on devoting at least 8 hours to reading!

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  68. Deeon 01 Apr 2012 at 5:39 am 68

    Oops, I think I may have double or even treble posted to the linky thinking it was an old page and the initial post didnt register.
    Please delete the FIRST one as the link is in error.

  69. Sarah Reads Too Muchon 01 Apr 2012 at 8:35 am 69

    This will be my first time participating – very excited!

  70. zeteticaton 01 Apr 2012 at 1:11 pm 70

    Excited! Hope to do better this time!

  71. bybeeon 02 Apr 2012 at 10:53 pm 71

    Yay, I’m in again with a stack of Newbery books!
    I think I put the wrong URL on my sign up link. Sigh.

  72. Johannaon 03 Apr 2012 at 4:54 am 72

    This is the first time for me trying out a social event like this online – really excited!

    I will be reading from my home country, Sweden :)

  73. Sarah LeighAnnon 03 Apr 2012 at 8:57 am 73

    I will be reading from Dallas/Fort Worth Texas!

    Good luck to everyone! Here’s to hoping I make it all 24 hours this time… ;-)

  74. Jessica @ Shhh Mommy's Bloggingon 03 Apr 2012 at 11:15 am 74

    I’m super excited to do this one, I hadn’t heard about it until the October one was already in progress so I’ve been patiently waiting since then. I’ll be reading from British Columbia, Canada and will be starting at 5am PST.

  75. Marguerite Parkeron 03 Apr 2012 at 5:38 pm 75

    I very happy to participate in readathon, first time.
    I live in Birmingham, AL

  76. Bride of the Book Godon 04 Apr 2012 at 9:19 am 76

    Haven’t been able to take part since April 2010 and so really looking forward to this and determined to stay up for the full 24 hoyrs even though it’s a late start here in London. And trying to raise money for charity too!

  77. Sharon @ Fictionally Inclinedon 04 Apr 2012 at 11:01 am 77

    I’m so excited for this! It’s going to be just what I need. :)

    Oh, and I’m reading from Missouri.

  78. Bexon 04 Apr 2012 at 11:47 am 78

    I’ll be reading from Kent, England, but I won’t be able to start at 12pm as I’ll be at work. Wanted to take the day off as I had such a great time with the last one, but unfortunately I can’t, so I’ll be starting as soon as I get back! Yay!

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  80. Zara D. Garcia-Alvarezon 04 Apr 2012 at 12:20 pm 80

    What a great event. This sounds exciting. Can’t wait!

  81. Floraon 04 Apr 2012 at 1:50 pm 81

    I’ll be reading in Columbia, SC. This is my second read-a-thon, and I’m so excited.

  82. Ashley Amandaon 05 Apr 2012 at 4:28 am 82

    I asked for the weekend off! I can’t wait to RAT again!!!

  83. kslineon 05 Apr 2012 at 12:18 pm 83

    I’ll be reading in Norman, OK starting at 7am! I’m pretty excited, it’s my first one and my friends are on full nerd-alert… :)

  84. Azukion 06 Apr 2012 at 6:03 am 84

    This will be my 4th Dewey. I will be reading from Miami, Florida.

  85. Leelaon 06 Apr 2012 at 7:18 am 85

    I’ll be reading from Spain. It’s my second readathon and I’m very excited :) I can’t wait.

  86. Amy B-B.on 06 Apr 2012 at 9:33 am 86

    Reading from Ontario, Canada here, and can’t wait to start my second read-a-thon here with all you fine readers. And I’m so happy I don’t have to start until 8:00 am EST. :D

    Woohoo, only two more weeks! (and only one week after my library’s big book sale… coincidence, I think not.)

  87. BookStacksOnDeckon 07 Apr 2012 at 4:07 am 87

    Yahooo, always looking for read-a-thons to participate in! <3
    -Heather

  88. Leeannaon 07 Apr 2012 at 8:47 am 88

    I have to work that day (boo!) but I’m going to participate anyway! ~15 hours is better than none.

  89. Samon 07 Apr 2012 at 10:25 am 89

    First time participating and I have to admit I’m both nervous and excited lol. Now to see about getting work off for that day so I can actually participate. Good luck everyone!

  90. Jesseon 07 Apr 2012 at 10:54 am 90

    Woops forgot to mention I was reading from Springfield, MO

  91. McKenna @ Young at Hearton 07 Apr 2012 at 10:55 am 91

    Woo Hoo! This is my first year and I am pumped. I will be reading from GA which puts me as starting at 8 AM. I better start building my pile!

  92. Merquinon 07 Apr 2012 at 11:11 am 92

    Hi. I’m from France. It’ll be my first year to read in English 24h non-stop. A good challenge !! See you.

  93. Bekkaon 07 Apr 2012 at 6:54 pm 93

    Can you please delete my first entry? I put my email address instead of url. Brain fart!

  94. Lauraon 08 Apr 2012 at 3:49 am 94

    Just signed up for my first 24 hour readathon. Huzzah!

  95. Bumblesby (Tim)on 08 Apr 2012 at 10:17 am 95

    This will be my first readathon too! From USA – Eastern Time. I’m old, so I hope I can stay up LOL

  96. BookNutSimmeron 08 Apr 2012 at 1:27 pm 96

    i am so excited gonna blog on my youtube channel while i do i think :)

  97. Malinon 08 Apr 2012 at 5:12 pm 97

    I hadn’t realised that the spring Read-a-thon was so soon. Now I only have two weeks to plan what to read. I managed a read for about 17.5 hours last time, and seriously doubt I’ll be able to do much more than that, but I will absolutely give it my best shot. Such a luxury – having all that reading to look forward to.

  98. Michelleon 08 Apr 2012 at 5:26 pm 98

    My first readathon I already have all the books to read. I’m Eastern time from Boston MA. I’m sure I’ll be able to stay up.

  99. Robon 08 Apr 2012 at 5:29 pm 99

    Looking forward to this. Hoping I can do it even for 12 hours but I am going to do smaller books and a couple larger ones and go as long as I can.

  100. Robon 08 Apr 2012 at 5:29 pm 100

    Forgot, I will be reading from the East Coast!

  101. Kevin Gibbonson 08 Apr 2012 at 9:01 pm 101

    Cannot wait to participate! Very excited!!

  102. Priyaon 08 Apr 2012 at 10:10 pm 102

    This is the first time I am participating in the 24hourreadathon; can’t wait! I will be reading from India.

  103. Gina, book dragonon 09 Apr 2012 at 3:45 am 103

    I almost missed this time around! off to make plans….. just a little excited ;)

  104. Molly@Reviewsbymollyon 09 Apr 2012 at 7:05 am 104

    Looking forward to participating for the first time ever! Super excited here in North Carolina!! :-)

  105. Jennon 09 Apr 2012 at 1:28 pm 105

    Woohoo! Cannot wait!

  106. Nancyon 09 Apr 2012 at 4:37 pm 106

    I’m so excited about this read-a-thon. It’s been a crazy past two months and I so need to get away from reality and what better way to do that than picking up a good book or two or three and read.

    What I love and looking forward to the most is being able to participate in this event with two amazing people, my best friend and her husband.

  107. whirlygirl84770on 10 Apr 2012 at 1:05 am 107

    Excited for April 21!!! Whoo hoo!!

  108. Jakion 10 Apr 2012 at 4:04 am 108

    This will be my very first attempt. Eek!

  109. Bybeeon 10 Apr 2012 at 4:35 am 109

    Yay, finally got myself listed with the proper URL this time.
    Building my Newbery stack nice and high.
    I’ll be reading from South Korea and also doing some cheering. Can’t wait!!!

  110. Aidenon 11 Apr 2012 at 3:55 am 110

    Yep, just signed up for this. My third one. Can’t wait. :)

  111. Aleksandraon 11 Apr 2012 at 4:52 am 111

    Yay, can’t wait :) I think this will be the 5th time I’m participating!!!

    I’m from Macedonia, so for me the starting time will be 2 pm ;)

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  113. Ann Kristinon 11 Apr 2012 at 7:26 am 113

    I’ve been looking forward to this since the last Read-a-thon, and have already started the book pile I’ll be choosing from.

    I’ll be reading from Norway, which means starting time will be 1pm. Can’t wait!

  114. Cathyon 11 Apr 2012 at 12:34 pm 114

    I signed up last year and failed — I was out most of the night for a big museum night. This year I loosely agreed to go hiking with some friends either Saturday or Sunday. I’ll be playing it by ear, I’m really not sure read what’ll win — reading or hiking. I’d be reading from Germany again this year, so 12pm Saturday to 12pm on Sunday? That sounds doable…

  115. Danielleon 11 Apr 2012 at 4:48 pm 115

    Never done this before. I’m a little nervous and very excited. And I have a pile of books to dive into! I’m in Indiana, USA, so central time, which should be…. 7AM? Math is my nemesis, so correct me if I’m wrong.

  116. Hak42on 12 Apr 2012 at 6:26 am 116

    Just found out about this. Sounds like a lot of fun!

  117. Preet @ A Written Rhapsodyon 12 Apr 2012 at 9:38 am 117

    I’ll be reading in California! Can’t wait!

  118. Sherry Annon 12 Apr 2012 at 11:02 am 118

    I have another commitment that day, but can’t resist signing up anyway and participating as much as I can. It’s too much fun to miss! I’ll be reading from Utah.

  119. Anya @ About The Storyon 12 Apr 2012 at 8:12 pm 119

    I’m signing up, but probably won’t be able to read very much on the exact day, since it’s of course the one day that I’ve scheduled for apartment hunting. Now, to get to the apartment hunting city I have to ride 12 hours in the car there and then back, so on Friday and Sunday I plan to get a lot of reading done. So with that being said I’ll be reading all the way from Minnesota to Michigan and back again!

  120. Elsi @ Reading in Texason 13 Apr 2012 at 6:10 am 120

    I’m going to participate by reading again. I believe this will be the 4th time that I have taken part in this Read-a-Thon. This year, I’m going to be offline for most of the read-a-thon as the 21st is the first day of my vacation and we are taking a road trip through California, Nevada, and the surrounding area. One advantage of this is that I will get huge chunks of uninterrupted reading time without the distraction of the Internet. The big disadvantage is that I will find it difficult to update my blog with status posts — or to check on the other readers — or to participate in the challenges. So, one way in which I will try to post about what I’m reading will be to use my Blackberry to Tweet and make Facebook updates. I’ll also investigate the possibility of posting to my blog with the Blackberry.

    So — I’m really happy to be reading along with everyone else this year, and the challenge of reading while traveling (though not while driving since it’s hubby who will be behind the wheel) should make this a memorable read-a-thon. Can’t wait until next weekend.

  121. Shirinon 14 Apr 2012 at 2:44 am 121

    Excited! I’ll be reading from Sweden.

  122. novareylinon 14 Apr 2012 at 8:55 am 122

    Super excited about this!! I still have to choose a book as well and I have a concert the night before, so the 24 hours will be interesting!!!

  123. Aceon 14 Apr 2012 at 12:15 pm 123

    I’m so looking forward to this! I will be reading from Germany. I already have a pile of books to dive into!

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  125. Tania (moshimoshinekobookreview)on 15 Apr 2012 at 6:03 am 125

    Looking forward to it!

  126. Jen Dublinon 15 Apr 2012 at 6:21 am 126

    I just saw this. I participated in the first one, but missed the others. I better get cracking and get my books in order!

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  128. Jenn Hon 15 Apr 2012 at 8:12 am 128

    I’m excited – it’s my first time doing this, and I’ll be reading in Toronto. Here’s to clearing some books off the TBR list!

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  130. Joy Weese Mollon 15 Apr 2012 at 8:57 am 130

    I’ll be reading in Kirkwood, Missouri — a suburb of St. Louis. Looking forward to it!

  131. Judithon 15 Apr 2012 at 10:28 am 131

    Hey everyone!

    This will be my first time participating in the Read-a-thon and I am uber excited!!!

    I hope that being a college student will pay off and I will be able to stay up all 24 hours!!!

    Good luck to everyone!

  132. Rhiannonon 15 Apr 2012 at 11:24 am 132

    Toronto! I can’t wait to Dewey it up!

  133. Sharonon 15 Apr 2012 at 5:43 pm 133

    I’ll be reading in Gainesville, Florida. This will be my first time participating on purpose. I happened to participate accidentally once! :)

  134. Saraon 16 Apr 2012 at 8:51 am 134

    I’m going to start trying to clear most of the day at least and some of the night. Will be reading from Chattanooga, TN if it works. Here’s to last minute decisions!

  135. Melissaon 16 Apr 2012 at 1:25 pm 135

    I can’t wait!

  136. VeganMedusaon 17 Apr 2012 at 12:23 am 136

    I’ll be doing my best down in New Zealand, but not the whole 24 hours. Last day of school holidays and all.

  137. Ritikaon 17 Apr 2012 at 10:56 am 137

    Oh, this is a first time I am doing a Read-a-thon and delightedly hoping I can lighten some of my to-be-read shelf. I will be particiapting from India which implies I start around, (jeepers!), 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

  138. Julie Merilatton 17 Apr 2012 at 12:28 pm 138

    I’m definitely devoting at least a handful of hours on Saturday from the Windy City!

  139. Abbi(gatorade635)on 17 Apr 2012 at 12:59 pm 139

    OK I finally bit the bullet and signed up! Not exactly sure how much I’ll be able to accomplish considering my parents will probably make me go to a 5k run (to raise money to help end human trafficking!) and I will be leaving for church right about when this ends so I’ll need to sleep sometime! But anyway we’ll see how it goes!
    I’m in Ohioville, PA about and hour from Pittsburgh and right before Ohio.

  140. Amyon 17 Apr 2012 at 1:01 pm 140

    I’ll be reading from home in northern Indiana…we’ll see how much I get done with a 4 month old, but I’m looking forward to it!

  141. AppleCakeson 17 Apr 2012 at 3:46 pm 141

    So excited! I just signed up, and this will be my first one :)

  142. What are you doing this weekend? Me? I’m reading for 24 hours! « Shhh… Mommy's Blogging…on 18 Apr 2012 at 8:01 am 142

    [...] Yep. You heard me, 24 hours. Saturday (April 21) is the Spring edition of Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon. Starting at 5am on Saturday morning I’ll be joining 274 other bloggers as we begin reading and attempt to keep reading until 5am Sunday morning. Throughout the readathon I’ll be creating updates (1 every three hours or so) to be published as a post on the following Monday, participating in mini challenges on other blogs, cuddling with my cat and fending off sleep. Sound like a good time? There’s still time to join if you’re interested. Just head over to Dewey’s site and sign up. [...]

  143. Paulinaon 18 Apr 2012 at 1:51 pm 143

    My 13-year-old daughter and I will participate again. This will be our third time!

  144. Amyon 19 Apr 2012 at 3:03 am 144

    I’m so excited for my first one!!! I’m going to really try to do the whole thing!! I’m pumped!

  145. Let’s Read(-a-Thon)! « Ardent Readeron 19 Apr 2012 at 4:34 am 145

    [...] everywhere are invited to spend the same 24 hours reading together. Over 270 people have already signed up. My start time is 8 am but we will have to see if I make that particular start time. I usually [...]

  146. Colleenon 19 Apr 2012 at 6:46 am 146

    I waited until pretty much the last minute to sign up (like I always do!). Can’t wait until 9am my time Saturday (PEI, Canada) so I can start reading!

  147. janicuon 19 Apr 2012 at 8:26 am 147

    I’ll be starting in NY – so EST for me. And probably at 9 instead of 8. :)

  148. 24-hour readthon, April 21st, 2012 | Janicu's Book Blogon 19 Apr 2012 at 9:01 am 148

    [...] 6 months, another readathon. I was debating whether I was really going to do this, but I haven’t missed one in a while, [...]

  149. Ellis Wattson 19 Apr 2012 at 11:08 am 149

    Whoops! If not for Facebook I might have missed this one. So this leaves me with one day to prepare my book list. This is my 3rd time joining, and I’ll be reading from Singapore.

  150. Beka Ron 19 Apr 2012 at 12:18 pm 150

    I am sooo! excited, It is my schools reading day so I will be taking that quite literally. I have a huge stack of things I want to get done. Sadly I have a huge paper due that day…oh well I guess this means I can’t procrastinate!!!

    I LOVE this thing so much. I look forward all year (thankfully it comes around twice)

  151. Erinon 19 Apr 2012 at 12:19 pm 151

    How have I never known this existed?!?! Perfect timing; the hubby will be out of town that day, so it gives me a great excuse to participate and spend the whole day with my nose in a book (poor dog!). I’ll be participating in Ohio! :)

  152. Krison 19 Apr 2012 at 1:19 pm 152

    Hey! just started my own new book blog. I have been blogging for a couple years now for other blogs but decided I wanted my own corner of the www so maybe joining a readathon would make for some fantastic beginning posts to get me started.
    Oh, and I am in Utah!

  153. Roxanne Blandon 19 Apr 2012 at 1:41 pm 153

    This is my first Read-a-thon, and I’m looking forward to the excuse to sit around and read all day! I’ll be reading from Maryland, USA, so my start time will be 8 AM. Can’t wait!

  154. MizMoffatton 19 Apr 2012 at 3:51 pm 154

    Hey, everyone—this will be my first read-a-thon, though I’d heard about the event a few years back. I’ve got quite a few books out from the library at the moment, and I look forward to checking them off my list and writing reviews about them in the upcoming week! Best of luck to you all, and I look forward to reading with you this Saturday! :)

  155. Deniseon 19 Apr 2012 at 5:00 pm 155

    Wow! If I hadn’t seen the message on Facebook I wouldn’t have known the read-a-thon was this Saturday.

    I had a 5K race in the morning, but I will be listening to a book while I run!!

  156. Lisa Joon 19 Apr 2012 at 5:10 pm 156

    Usually I’m too late to the read a thon party! lol Can’t believe I remembered early enough this year! I’m very excited! I’m also curious to see if I can read for 24 hours, but willing to give it a try!

    Lisa Jo

    https://twitter.com/#!/lizajean85
    http://www.goodreads.com/lisajo85

  157. Michelle @ In Libris Veritason 19 Apr 2012 at 7:12 pm 157

    I didn’t get a chance to do it last year but this year I’m going for it! I really hope I don’t end up having to do anything that day, but even if I do I’m going to do with a book in my hand.

  158. candaceon 19 Apr 2012 at 11:30 pm 158

    Oh this is soooo great! This is my first read a thon! i have to work for two hours that day but I will be reading all day long when i’m not working! yeah!!!!

  159. Dewey’s Read-A-Thon op 21 April | De Boekbloggeron 19 Apr 2012 at 11:33 pm 159

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  160. rachelcabbiton 20 Apr 2012 at 4:39 am 160

    I believe this is my 4th (or maybe 5th?) readathon. I was worried I might have missed it but the facebook post reminded me :) And I shou;d have the time to do it this year. With my pile of library books, and my collection of unread books, plus my kindle collection, I should have no problem picking stuff to read tomorrow. :D Whether I will be able to blog all the way, I don’t know, but I am sure well gonna try! XD

  161. Thank you note — and, are you readathonning tomorrow? | A Room of One's Ownon 20 Apr 2012 at 5:01 am 161

    [...] As of this posting, 327 people are signed up for this year. [...]

  162. I’m with Jessie Spano on This One…except for the whole hooked on speed part. | Adventures in Borkdomon 20 Apr 2012 at 5:46 am 162

    [...] had such a good time in the fall when I participated in Dewey’s Readathon that I’ve been counting the months until the next one. Even my family and friends have been [...]

  163. Morning Meanderings.. Whatever Happened to SSQQQQUUUEEEEEE??? | Book Journeyon 20 Apr 2012 at 7:13 am 163

    [...] The Dewey Read-A-Thon is tomorrow and I plan to participate FULLY.  [...]

  164. sjon 20 Apr 2012 at 7:36 am 164

    EDT for me, will be starting at 8 am and reading as much as possible.

  165. I Totally Caved to the Peer Pressure | snobberyon 20 Apr 2012 at 9:06 am 165

    [...] going to participate in my first Read-a-Thon tomorrow.  While I know I won’t be able to read for the full 24 hours, I’m going to do my best [...]

  166. Indigoon 20 Apr 2012 at 9:27 am 166

    How have I not heard of this before??? I have 9 miles to run tomorrow and a Brewers game to attend, but other than that I’m looking forward to spending the day reading.

  167. Caseyon 20 Apr 2012 at 10:24 am 167

    I just learned about this! I’m glad I learned about it in time to participate. I’m going to try and read for the full time, but I might fall asleep before that, you never know what’s going to happen.

    Anyway, I hope everyone has an AWESOME time and read good books. :)

  168. Dipikaon 20 Apr 2012 at 10:36 am 168

    First read-a-thon for me. Quite excited! Going to be reading in India.

    Happy reading everybody,

  169. Jenniferon 20 Apr 2012 at 12:01 pm 169

    Looking forward to this!

  170. Sherry Annon 20 Apr 2012 at 12:26 pm 170

    Oooh, lots of people are signing up at the last minute! Are we going to hit 400 before start time?!

  171. Heather @ Geeky Readson 20 Apr 2012 at 4:36 pm 171

    I`ll be reading from Alberta Canada!

  172. Juleson 20 Apr 2012 at 4:49 pm 172

    Wasn’t going to do it, but why not. Unlikely I’ll make the full 24 hours, but gonna spend the majority of the day reading and attempting to do this!

  173. Stéphanie Lerouxon 20 Apr 2012 at 4:50 pm 173

    Count me in! I’m signing up last minute but I really want to try this. I’ll be joining you from Ontario, Canada. You can follow my progress on twitter (@StephLrx).

    I’ve never tried this before so looking forward to it!

  174. Dr_Grandmaon 20 Apr 2012 at 4:54 pm 174

    I’m looking forward to this; I have a whole pile of books I’ve been meaning to read!

  175. Caitlinon 20 Apr 2012 at 6:01 pm 175

    I’m eagerly looking forward to this despite my last minute decision to participate. I have about 100 books in my to-read pile and need to make a dent!

    I’ll be chatting/blogging from Vancouver, Canada!

    Can’t wait!

  176. Leslieon 20 Apr 2012 at 6:22 pm 176

    I’ll be reading from the wilds of Pennsylvania.

  177. Madeleineon 20 Apr 2012 at 6:53 pm 177

    Wow. Just found out the night before, but this looks awesome! So excited.

  178. Madeleineon 20 Apr 2012 at 6:54 pm 178

    I’ll be reading from Pencilvania! Fine. Pennsylvania.

  179. Monicaon 20 Apr 2012 at 6:58 pm 179

    All signed up! Nothin like waitin til the last,minute, but I just found out about it. (Thanks, Kim, @lifeand100books).

    I’m reading from Kentucky, USA

    http://twitter.com/jaffobsession

  180. Brooke - Noveltyon 20 Apr 2012 at 7:34 pm 180

    This is my first time, so I’m excited but apprehensive. I don’t know how much stamina I’ll have, but I’m going to make a good effort! Let’s do this!

  181. Lizzieyon 20 Apr 2012 at 8:12 pm 181

    I’m really excited to join this time! :)

    Books I plan on reading:

    Wicked
    Circle of Magic book 1 (light reading)
    Son of a Witch
    Circle of Magic book 2 (LR)
    A Lion Among Men
    Circle of Magic book 3 (LR)
    Circle of Magic book 4 (LR)

    Hopefully 7 is enough. :)

  182. Andrewon 20 Apr 2012 at 8:26 pm 182

    Very excited for my first readathon! Good luck to all!

  183. Lauraon 20 Apr 2012 at 9:14 pm 183

    Ack! I can’t believe I’m signing up this late, especially considering that it’s been on my calendar since last fall! This is my 6th (!) time participating, and while I’ve hardly planned anything at all this time I’m really looking forward to reading with people all over the world once again.

    Happy Reading to You All!

  184. April @ My Shelf Confessionson 20 Apr 2012 at 9:20 pm 184

    I’m so behind in my April to-be-reads, I’m definitely hoping to make some good headway! :D This is actually my first Dewey RAT as well – so excited :D

  185. Jennifer @ A Librarian's Libraryon 20 Apr 2012 at 11:58 pm 185

    Just figured out I can participate in a majority of this readathon. So excited! 5 hours and counting!

  186. Kimberley @ A Year of Projectson 21 Apr 2012 at 1:17 am 186

    I’m in! Now I just need to figure out what time I should start reading…

  187. Morning Meanderings… RELEASE The Read-A-Thon | Book Journeyon 21 Apr 2012 at 3:00 am 187

    [...] morning!  Today is going to be an AWESOME day!  The Dewey Read A Thon has begun!  In my next of the woods here in central Minnesota kick off time was at 6 am, however I [...]

  188. Joannaon 21 Apr 2012 at 4:32 am 188

    I used to have my OWN little mini-readathons most weekends. Then I started teaching, got married (including a ten-year-old stepson), and now spend most of my weekends doing housework, lesson planning, etc. But today is the day! I have many, many books on my TBR pile. No plans at all for which to read (except the Sophie Kinsella I’m currently dying to finish). I’m sure there will be breaks, but I’m devoting today to reading! :)

  189. Dewey’s Readathon – 2012 | Book Drunkardon 21 Apr 2012 at 4:52 am 189

    [...] will be mini-challenges, prizes, cheerleaders – and lots of books and snacks!  Check it out HERE.  Notice who the second person was to sign up?  lol  Colour me eager…  If you are [...]

  190. pammypamon 21 Apr 2012 at 5:07 am 190

    LAST MINUTE BUT I’M GONNA DO IT!!!!!

  191. Karenon 21 Apr 2012 at 5:10 am 191

    Very last minute decision to join, but hoping to knock a few books of the TBR pile

  192. Kathrin (Secret Dreamworld of a Bookaholic)on 21 Apr 2012 at 6:24 am 192

    Ah! I’m so sorry! I signed up twice by accident. The first time it had the direct link to my post from October 2011; the second time has the correct link. Sorry!

    Happy reading, everyone :D

  193. CURL UP AND READ — IT’S READ-A-THON TIME! — APRIL 21 « CURL UP AND READon 21 Apr 2012 at 6:24 am 193

    [...] It’s that time again, folks!  Check in here at the Dewey’s Read-a-Thon site. [...]

  194. Doris from Reading, Writing and Chocolateon 21 Apr 2012 at 6:36 am 194

    Looking forward to the day of reading!

  195. Vikk Simmonson 21 Apr 2012 at 7:02 am 195

    Playing catch-up. Looks like I’m about 2 hours tardy to this party but I’ll be up and running shortly. Thanks to Jillian Bower who, once again, clued me in to this event. This is good. I need this.

  196. elitheaon 21 Apr 2012 at 7:07 am 196

    started reading on time, but just got ths signup thing to work. spending more time online than actually reading! is that supposed to be the case???

  197. Vikk Simmonson 21 Apr 2012 at 7:07 am 197

    Forgot to say, I’m in Houston, Texas (central time) and we were to start around 7am but 9am is still good. Heck, any time is good when it comes to reading even if it’s for a half hour. More is better.

  198. Melissa W.on 21 Apr 2012 at 7:35 am 198

    Can I do the last 12 hours? I have things up today, but would like to still participate. Please let me know.

  199. Taffyon 21 Apr 2012 at 7:54 am 199

    Reading in UTAH!

  200. Amanda Pearlon 21 Apr 2012 at 8:06 am 200

    I wish I could participate this time around, but OF COURSE my boyfriends parents have to come visit today. UGH.

  201. 24 Hour Readathon | The Book Cellaron 21 Apr 2012 at 8:11 am 201

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  202. angelaon 21 Apr 2012 at 8:52 am 202

    I finally signed up!!

  203. Vikk Simmonson 21 Apr 2012 at 9:03 am 203

    @ Mellisa W, I don’t know about anyone else but I urge folks to sign up and read no matter when they hear about the challenge. Even if you read a portion of a book, you’re that much further along the way. :)

  204. liaveekelion 21 Apr 2012 at 9:52 am 204

    Late to the party, but joining in now, from Norway

  205. Mini Challenge! Book Appetit! | Book Journeyon 21 Apr 2012 at 9:56 am 205

    [...] Read-A-Thon April 2012!!!  How is it going out there?  Are you reading?  Are you snacking?  Are your books [...]

  206. Laureleion 21 Apr 2012 at 10:34 am 206

    I don’t blog too much and I’m late, but I will join!

  207. Amanda Pearlon 21 Apr 2012 at 2:34 pm 207

    ok so the parents have left, and while I’m tardy to the party I plan on jumping in!

  208. Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon! | A Librarian's Libraryon 07 Apr 2013 at 5:17 pm 208

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