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Smiling Shelves

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-thon Updates

10/18/2014

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The read-a-thon is finally here! I'm so excited! And to begin, here are my answers to the opening meme:
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
     The state of Michigan, where the fall colors are absolutely gorgeous!
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
      That question is rather hard to answer, since I haven't really picked a stack this year. I guess it will be a surprise!
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
     At some point today, I'm planning to make caramel chocolate oat squares, which are not at all healthy (well, they do have oatmeal in them), but are way too delicious. I'll also probably drink about 16 cups of hot chocolate today.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
     I'm a teacher, I have a husband who lets me buy way too many books, and I have two very cute cats.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today?
     I've already done my different thing - I got all of my papers graded and lessons planned yesterday. Last read-a-thon, I was so busy with those things that I wasn't able to start reading until hour seven. Not so this year!

Hour Three Update

Time spent reading: One hour and five minutes
Number of pages read so far: 136
Book I'm reading from: Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins

Hour Five Update

Time spent reading: Two hours and 28 minutes
Number of pages read so far: 337
Books finished: One (Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins)
Mini-challenges completed: One (Quotable Quotes)

Book Staging Mini-Challenge

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The Orchid House by Lucinda Riley (The main character is a concert pianist.)

Hour Seven Update

Time spent reading: Three hours and 2 minutes
Number of pages read so far: 364
Books finished today: One
Books I'm reading from now: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson; The Man Who Ate the 747 by Ben Sherwood
Mini-challenges completed: Two
Music I'm listening to: Wonders (the new Piano Guys album)

Hour Nine Update

Time spent reading: Four hours and 41 minutes
Number of pages read so far: 486
Number of mugs of hot chocolate I've drunk: One
Nothing else has changed since my Hour Seven Update. I'm still cuddled in my comfy chair upstairs in my library. It's been interesting to switch back and forth between two books. I enjoy non-fiction, but it's not ideal for a read-a-thon. But reading a chapter of The Short History of Nearly Everything, and then two chapters of The Man Who Ate the 747. . .that seems to be working for me today! What's not working so well is my commenting on other blogs, mainly because of this:
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Pevensie is being a little demanding of my attention today. :) Ah, well. What goes together better than cats and books?

Hour Eleven Update

Time spent reading: Six hours and 8 minutes
Number of pages read so far: 595
Books finished today: Still just one - but I'm making progress!
Books I'm reading from now: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson; The Man Who Ate the 747 by Ben Sherwood
Loads of laundry done: Four
I think it's time for a supper break. And I should probably spend a little time with my husband. :) Reading will resume after food!

Hour Fourteen Update

Time spent reading: Seven hours and 10 minutes
Number of pages read so far: 660
Books I'm reading from now: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson; The Man Who Ate the 747 by Ben Sherwood
Caramel chocolate oat squares eaten: One (so far. . .)

Hour Sixteen Update

Time spent reading: Eight hours and 43 minutes
Number of pages read so far: 766
Books finished today: Two (finally!)
Books I'm reading from now: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson; Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
Mini-challenges completed: Three

Hour Eighteen Update

Time spent reading: Ten hours and 4 minutes
Number of pages read: 844
Books finished today: Two (Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins and The Man Who Ate the 747 by Ben Sherwood)
Books I'm still working on: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson; Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
Mini-challenges completed: Four (Quotable Quotes; Book Staging; Book Covers and Leaves; The Pet Parade)
Amount of fun had: Immeasurable! I had an amazing time, as always!
However, I do think I will be heading to bed at this point. Sunday morning means church, and there's a full week of teaching ahead. Maybe one of these years I'll pull off the full 24 hours, but this year is not the one. And Pevensie agrees with me. :)
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21 Comments
Andi link
10/18/2014 05:33:24 am

It looks like you're doing great already, and those caramel oat squares sound AMAZING. My hubs is making a cheesecake, so that will be the sweet highlight of my day. Cheers to you and happy reading!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/18/2014 06:23:47 am

Ooh, cheesecake. Yum! Sounds like the perfect treat for a read-a-thon!

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Caro G link
10/18/2014 07:01:24 am

You are doing great! And indeed thouse chocolate squares sound devine!. Enjoy your reading! #TeamKing

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/18/2014 09:18:15 am

Thanks, Caro! I've definitely been enjoying this read-a-thon so far!

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Lindsey link
10/18/2014 08:30:43 am

I so admire you not choosing your books ahead of time. It must be fun to just read what grabs you today!

Enjoy your books and those yummy chocolate bars!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/18/2014 09:19:59 am

I was actually a little nervous about not having a plan of what to read, but it's turned out to be great so far! Read-a-thons are so much fun!

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Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness) link
10/18/2014 10:12:38 am

My cat, Hannah, has been snuggled up in my bedroom all day. I think it's warmer in there than it is out in the living room where I am. I'm sure she'll be around soon though. I like your strategy of switching between books -- I hope you have a wonderful readathon!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/18/2014 01:47:50 pm

I agree - cats definitely love the heat! Pevensie is usually curled up directly in front of my space heater. :)

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Shauna
10/18/2014 10:33:56 am

Such a cute cat! Hope you're having fun - you can do this! :D

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/18/2014 01:48:13 pm

Thanks, Shauna! I'm definitely having fun!

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Karsyn @ KaKiJoKoJa link
10/18/2014 10:57:47 am

Sounds like it's been a good day for you. Hope you are having a blast!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/18/2014 01:48:43 pm

It's been a great read-a-thon so far. I hope it's going just as well for you, Karsyn!

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Caro G link
10/18/2014 12:59:20 pm

I think all of us with cats are having them as constant companions today!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/18/2014 01:49:18 pm

Cats are definitely the best companions for a read-a-thon! :)

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Caro G link
10/18/2014 06:55:37 pm

Sleep tight. I am glad you had fun!

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Anna link
10/18/2014 07:03:20 pm

Enjoy your bed. I miss mine. I'm glad you enjoyed your time reading.

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Karsyn @ KaKiJoKoJa link
10/18/2014 07:14:44 pm

Hope you sleep well. Glad you had a good time!

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Andi link
10/18/2014 07:18:56 pm

You've had a GREAT day! And your kitteh is super cute. :)

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Kristen link
10/18/2014 08:59:17 pm

You had a great day it looks like! I may be heading off to bed before the 24 hours is up as well.

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Erin @ Quixotic Magpie link
10/19/2014 03:00:02 am

Wow it looks like you accomplished a lot! Great job! I have never participated but I love reading about those who do.

And hey, I am in Michigan too!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
10/20/2014 01:24:20 pm

That's right, I remember seeing some of your posts about doing things in Detroit. It's fun to know another blogger in my state. :)

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