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Hour 24 – Crossing the Finish Line

Oct 14th 2012October 2012 & readathon

This is Kate from Kate’s Book Nook and you have made it to the final hour (as well as the final post). Whether you have done 24 hours or just 1 hour, you have done amazing! I have had so much fun these last four hours chatting with you all and reading your posts and your tweets. You have all made this another great event and I eagerly look forward to the event in April.

Random Fact of the Hour:

Dolphins typically do not live alone, but rather in schools or pods. They have a complex social structure and seem to have a wide range of emotions, including humor.

Current Minichallenges:

New:

End of Event Meme… See Below

Still Ongoing

Diagram a Sentence

Book to Movie Challenge

Winner’s Announced:

Carolina @A girl that likes books (The Ice Princess)

Nicole Mac Farlane

nea barabea

Marina @ Texas Book Woman

Joy Renee @ Joy Story

End of event meme–

A Readathon tradition! In your final Readathon post, answer these questions and then link to it with the Mr. Linky, below.

  1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
  2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
  3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
  4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
  5. How many books did you read?
  6. What were the names of the books you read?
  7. Which book did you enjoy most?
  8. Which did you enjoy least?
  9. If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?
  10. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?

 

It has been a pleasure reading and tweeting with you all. Good luck on this last hour and get plenty of rest today.

58 Comments »

58 Responses to “Hour 24 – Crossing the Finish Line”

  1. Caroon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:02 am 1

    I won? I won!!!! I never win!!! Yeiiii!!!

  2. Nicole MacFarlaneon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:03 am 2

    I won? YAY! Holy crap I made it to the end!!!

  3. kateon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:04 am 3

    @Caro – Way to go!

  4. kateon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:04 am 4

    @Nicole – You made it to the end and you won. I don’t think it gets any better than that!

  5. Pogueon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:09 am 5

    I don’t see mr. linky. Here is my meme if it is up after I get back from the gym I will link that way too. http://nulaanne.wordpress.com/

  6. Nicole MacFarlaneon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:09 am 6

    Here is my post http://ryguy19.blogspot.ca/2012/10/hour-24-this-is-daunting.html

  7. Pogueon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:10 am 7

    http://nulaanne.wordpress.com/ this is my post. I do not see a Mr.Linky

  8. Tea Juretichon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:12 am 8

    Congrats to all hosts, cheerleaders, participants, you guys rock! It was a pleasure getting to know you.

  9. Caroon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:13 am 9

    Oups, I forgot to add the link to my end-of event meme, heret it is

  10. Kathyon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:13 am 10

    Mr linky? :(

  11. kateon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:16 am 11

    @Tea – Thanks!

  12. Elizabethon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:17 am 12

    My post http://www.elizabeth-michelle.com/2012/10/13/read-a-thon-october-2012/

  13. kateon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:17 am 13

    @Kathy – Unfortunately, I don’t know how to do Mr. Linky. One of the other hosts might add it later when they check back in. I am sorry for my massive fail!

  14. Nicole MacFarlaneon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:18 am 14

    Who do I contact about the prize?

  15. Emmion 14 Oct 2012 at 7:18 am 15

    My post: http://fiedl.blogspot.de/2012/10/read-thon-2012.html
    :)

  16. kateon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:20 am 16

    @Nicole – email your pick to deweyreadathon@gmail.com

  17. Jenn Lawrenceon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:20 am 17

    Here’s my wrap-up post: http://www.jennsbookshelves.com/2012/10/14/tss-2012-fall-24-hour-read-a-thon-wrap-up-post/

    Had a great time :)

  18. Joy Weese Moll (@joyweesemoll)on 14 Oct 2012 at 7:26 am 18

    Here’s my wrap up post: http://www.joyweesemoll.com/2012/10/14/deweys-read-a-thon-end-of-event/

  19. Kay (Dead Book Darling)on 14 Oct 2012 at 7:31 am 19

    I completed the wrap-up questionnaire here! :
    http://deadbookdarling.blogspot.fr/2012/10/deweys-24-hour-readathon-on-your-marks.html

  20. Mervion 14 Oct 2012 at 7:40 am 20

    Here’s my wrap-up post: http://mervih.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/end-of-the-envent-meme/

  21. ShaReKayon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:41 am 21

    Here is my wrap-up post: http://lostinkudzu.blogspot.com/2012/10/24-hour-read-thon.html

    Looking forward to April 2013!

  22. Eric Townsendon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:44 am 22

    I’m guessing it is possible Mr. Linky might not make an appearance until the official end (in about 15min) but just in case he doesn’t here is my post with everything I did! http://frodosco.wordpress.com/2012/10/13/deweys-24hr-read-a-thon/ :)

  23. Scribacchinaon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:45 am 23

    Well done everyone, and thank you to our hosts and cheerleaders!
    My end of event meme is here:
    http://parolediscribacchina.wordpress.com/2012/10/13/and-the-read-a-thon-is-here/

  24. Nova Reylinon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:49 am 24

    Great job at keeping everyone awake!! I can’t believe I actually hit 24 hours! YAY :D

    Updates: http://myseryniti.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/deweys-24-hour-read-a-thon/

  25. Lisa (Lisa's World of Books)on 14 Oct 2012 at 7:52 am 25

    Here is my wrap up

    http://www.lisasworldofbooks.net/?p=6704

  26. Marinaon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:52 am 26

    I won?
    What do I do?
    I think I’ll go kiss that raccoon.

  27. Dilatory Bibliophileon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:53 am 27

    Third time participating. First time I actually did the whole 24 hours (ok, one half-hour nap…)! Here’s my wrap-up: http://dilatorybibliophile.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/end-of-event-meme/

    Thanks to everyone who helped run the show. It was a good year!

  28. Meredithon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:53 am 28

    Here’s my wrap-up post: http://mersmuse.blogspot.ca/2012/10/last-eight-hours.html

  29. Ashley Amandaon 14 Oct 2012 at 7:57 am 29

    http://ashleyfictionista.blogspot.com/

  30. Jane Harfeldon 14 Oct 2012 at 8:00 am 30

    I completed the read-a-thon and stayed awake and reading the whole way through. I achieved all my goals for the read-a-thon.

    This is my end of meme post:
    http://janeharfeld.blogspot.com/2012/10/deweys-read-thon-october-13th-2012-end.html

    but I will most likely do a wrap up post later after I have had a bit of sleep.

  31. Maria Stanislavon 14 Oct 2012 at 8:01 am 31

    My concluding post:
    http://thecoffeeclef.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/read-a-thon-2012-wrap-up/

    Thanks to everyone for playing! Cheers!

  32. Jencey Gortneyon 14 Oct 2012 at 8:04 am 32

    Here is my wrap up of Dewey for this year. http://jenceywrites.blogspot.com/2012/10/end-of-event.html

  33. Lilacon 14 Oct 2012 at 8:13 am 33

    1.Which hour was most daunting for you?
    Hour 12, that was midnight to 1am here and I ended up falling asleep

    2.Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
    I’d say just read young adult books because they’re so quick and easy

    3.Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
    Nope

    4.What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
    Everything! I especially loved the challenges.

    5.How many books did you read?
    I finished 2 and was part way through another 3

    6.What were the names of the books you read?
    Finished – Starters, Brave New World
    Not Finished – The Casual Vacancy (344/502), Parry Potter and the Phiosopher’s Stone (100/223), The Perks of being a Wallflower (58/297)

    7.Which book did you enjoy most?
    The Perks of Being a Wallflower

    8.Which did you enjoy least?
    Brave New World

    9.If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?
    I wasn’t

    10.How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?
    I’d love to be a reader again next year! I just wish they happened more often :)

  34. Lilacon 14 Oct 2012 at 8:17 am 34

    Is there any way we can see the Read-a-thon book list? It will let me submit more books but I can’t see all the books others have read.

  35. wall-to-wall books-wendyon 14 Oct 2012 at 8:18 am 35

    Here’s my post – http://wall-to-wall-books.blogspot.com/2012/10/done-this-rat-is-cooked.html

  36. Sherry Annon 14 Oct 2012 at 8:27 am 36

    Thank you, thank you to all the organizers/volunteers! Another wonderful Read-a-thon!

  37. staceyon 14 Oct 2012 at 8:31 am 37

    phew! I can’t wait to get napping…

  38. Judieon 14 Oct 2012 at 8:41 am 38

    Congratulations to all the participants and the gracious cheerers and event hosts! :) It was a pleasure to be in your company even though I was unable to interact much. you are all awesome :)

  39. Jen de Ridderon 14 Oct 2012 at 9:01 am 39

    Congrats to all! Great reading with you.

  40. literaon 14 Oct 2012 at 9:33 am 40

    A big thank you to the organizers and all people involved in a read-a-thon – the event was GREAT!:)

  41. Lexion 14 Oct 2012 at 9:36 am 41

    Thanks again, everyone, for making this ANOTHER great Read-a-Thon! I love this event and I love all of you for making it happen!

  42. Vicky @ Books, Biscuits, and Teaon 14 Oct 2012 at 9:44 am 42

    Thanks for putting all this together guys – it was great fun! :)

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  44. Floraon 14 Oct 2012 at 10:03 am 44

    Thank you to the cheerleaders and co-hosts. This was loads of fun. Here’s my post
    http://www.aworkinprogress.me/2012/10/24-hour-read-thon-end.html.

  45. getchristyloveon 14 Oct 2012 at 10:06 am 45

    Here’s a link to my final post: http://getchristylove.blogspot.com/2012/10/end-of-event-meme.html

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  47. Allisonon 14 Oct 2012 at 11:50 am 47

    Which hour was most daunting for you?
    Hour 10, not really sure why. I was really slogging through a book, tired, headachey, etc.
    Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
    Anything with big print, lots of pictures.
    Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
    If I could win a prize, that would be the best. Otherwise it’s perfect!
    What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
    the twitter community was fun, and the mini-challenges were pretty cool this time.
    How many books did you read?
    Six
    What were the names of the books you read?
    Secrets of Sommeliers, Corduroy, Frumpy to Fabulous, Color of Magic, I Love Your Style, Food Rules
    Which book did you enjoy most?
    Color of Magic or Corduroy
    Which did you enjoy least?
    Secrets of Sommeliers
    If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?
    N/A
    How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?
    I’ll be reading again in April…. that’s like next week right?

  48. Jenniferon 14 Oct 2012 at 12:58 pm 48

    Thank you thank you THANK YOU to the hosts and the cheerleaders and the readers! What an amazing event. This was my first time participating and I judge it a complete success even if I only made it to hour 23 ;)

    My Wrap Up: http://therelentlessreader.blogspot.com/2012/10/read-thon-wrap-up.html

  49. Stacieon 14 Oct 2012 at 1:04 pm 49

    1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
    Hours 18-19. That’s when I really started getting tired and actually fell asleep until the start of hour 23.

    2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
    I recommend reading a few graphic novels. Easy and fast to read, plus it’s nice to read them in between novels as a sort of palate cleanser.

    3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
    Maybe if I could win something? That would be great!!

    4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
    I loved how prizes were offered if you participated, not just for completing the challenges.

    5. How many books did you read?
    4. I so wish I could’ve gotten more read.

    6. What were the names of the books you read?
    This World We Live In by Susan Beth Pfeffer
    Runaways: Parental Guidance by Brian K. Vaughan
    The Trouble with Valentine’s Day by Rachel Gibson
    The Confessions of a Triple Shot Betty by Jody Gehrman

    7. Which book did you enjoy most?
    Probably This World We Live In, with The Trouble with Valentine’s Day as a close second

    8. Which did you enjoy least?
    The Confessions of a Triple Shot Betty. Not sure if I couldn’t get into because of the storyline, or because I was so tired!

    9. If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?
    n/a

    10. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?
    I’ll definitely participate next time as a reader!

  50. Jessicaon 14 Oct 2012 at 2:02 pm 50

    Congrats to all of us for a great read-a-thon! Thank you especially to the cohosts and cheerleaders – you guys make it all happen!

  51. Kimon 14 Oct 2012 at 2:07 pm 51

    Thank you so very much, organizers and co-hostess! What a fun event–and I am so sad it is over. :( It is amazing to me how fast the day goes when just sitting and reading. :) I took a much more relaxed view of things this go ’round due to some medication issues, and it was still so enjoyable.
    Again, thank you for such a great time!
    ~*smiles*~

  52. fanficfan44on 14 Oct 2012 at 2:59 pm 52

    I loved this! It was my first readathon. I can’t wait until April. I will definitely plan better next time (snacks in house, dinner in crockpot, and errands run the day before) I read 4 books off of my TBR pile this time.

  53. Nancyon 14 Oct 2012 at 3:09 pm 53

    Had a great time – can’t wait for the next one. I really enjoy this and so glad that my BFF got me started.

  54. Jenn and The Catson 14 Oct 2012 at 3:22 pm 54

    I love the RAT! I hate to see it end….till next year…..

  55. Sherry Annon 14 Oct 2012 at 10:56 pm 55

    How do we see the list of books that were read?

  56. MelissaWon 15 Oct 2012 at 12:15 am 56

    Oops, I did my post before reading this one!

    It was a great Readathon! Many thanks to everyone!! :)

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