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!
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
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)
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
Hosted by On the Wings of Books
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)
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:
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:
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!
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. . .)
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
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. :)
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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