Dewey Readathon on Saturday

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I've never done the 24-hour Dewey Readathon before (in fact I've done exactly one readathon ever), but I figure it will be fun to try it out.  I already know that I have other stuff I have to do on Saturday, so it certainly won't be any 24 hours of reading, but I'll read as much as I can and not worry about it.  This is a getting-my-toes-wet readathon.


What I'm supposed to do is start reading at 5am on Saturday morning and, for the next 24 hours, have my nose in a book as much as possible.  I'm supposed to post updates every so often (I figure 3 times is more than enough).  Apparently there are prizes and mini-challenges, but that is probably too advanced for me.

I have lots of great books to read, so no problem there.  Anyone else doing this?  I know I've seen lots of people talking about it, but I'm signing up at the last second.




Comments

  1. ShelleyApril 25, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    I hope you enjoy the readathon! It sounds like you're going into it with just the right attitude. I love this one but haven't been able to participate for a couple of years. I love Mill on the Floss. Enjoy!

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  2. nicisixxApril 25, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    This is my first Read-a-thon as well, and toes wet will be about my devotion level. It just sounded like so much fun, who could resist?

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  3. ChrisApril 27, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Hi Jean

    How are doing? Still reading? Keep on busting books!

    Chris (Team Lion Cheerleaders)

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  4. AliApril 27, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Welcome to Dewey's Readathon! So glad you signed up. I'm not doing much reading this year because I have a lot going on today, but I signed up as a Cheerleader so I can at least stay involved. Hope the reading is going well for you.

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  5. ChrisApril 27, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Still with us Jean? Hour fifteen. Get some air, get some coffee - tea if you really have to! And then get back to the books. You are doing well!

    Chris (Team Lion)

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  6. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Happy readathon from your friendly neighborhood cheerleader! Hope you're having a great time, keep it up!

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  7. JeanApril 27, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Thanks, cheerleader people! I appreciate you showing up! :) I'm still reading.

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  8. LisaApril 27, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Hope you've been enjoying your reading today!

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  9. AliApril 27, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    Still going? I'm about to turn in for the night with book in hand. Hope you had a great day!

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