Sunday, April 10, 2011

Read-a-Thon, 24 hours

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I made it! WOOO, I can't believe I actually made it, but I did. I had such a blast, even during those times when I was falling asleep. And I'm happy because I got lots of reading done. I will definitely sign up for the next one :D


Now some read-a-thon questions;


1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
2am and 5am
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
The Forbidden Game by L.J. Smith, Paranormalcy by Kiersten White, Vampire Academy by Richele Mead and many others that would take too long to write
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
no, it was perfect, i had a blast
4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
The trending topic on twitter, the cheerleaders, the mini-chalenges and the hosts
5. How many books did you read?
5
6. What were the names of the books you read?


Percy Jackson
8. Which did you enjoy least?
Tithe
9. If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?
yeah, come up with creative cheers, they inspire the reader more
10. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?
Definitely participating again!






Thanks you for all the cheers and comments!! Now I'm going to bed right now cause I need my beauty sleep. Night!




Final outcome!

Books read:
Cracked Up To Be by Courtney Summers
Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Tithe by Holly Black
Spiked by Sandra Glover
Cryer's Cross by Lissa McMann 

*Didn't finish All Unquiet Things but who cares? I made it! 


Cracked Up To Be by Courtney Summers
Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Tithe by Holly Black
Spiked by Sandra Glover
Cryer's Cross by Lissa McMann 
7. Which book did you enjoy most?
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Read-a-Thon, Hours 19-22

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Hey readers! So I posted four hours straight because during hour 19 and 20 I almost fell asleep, almost. I literally had to take a shower to wake myself up. But the other two hours went by really well. Almost done, feel so proud of myself! 


Progress so far: 

Currently reading:
Reading: All Unquiet Things
Author: Anna Jarzab
Pages read so far: ebook edition, 20 of 245




Books read:
Cracked Up To Be by Courtney Summers
Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Tithe by Holly Black
Spiked by Sandra Glover
Cryer's Cross by Lissa McMann 
All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab 


Happy reading and enjoy this last two hours! 
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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Read-a-Thon, Hours 17-18

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Sleep is trying to beat me. But I went to the kitchen and got myself some snacks and ice. Gonna eat some carbs and stay awake till read-a-thon's over! Take that bed! 


Progress so far: 

Currently reading:
Reading: Cryer's Cross
Author: Lissa McMann
Pages read so far: ebook edition, 60 of 158 


Books read:
Cracked Up To Be by Courtney Summers
Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Tithe by Holly Black
Spiked by Sandra Glover
Cryer's Cross by Lissa McMann 
*if i have time, I may even add a sixth book, yay me


Remember readers, say no to the pillow and yes to the books ;) 
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Read-a-Thon, SLEEP WON'T BEAT ME!

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Here's some tips on how to stay awake during the rest of the Read-a-Thon


1. Don't be afraid to splash your face with really cold water every once in a while
2. Play some music, one that really gets you hyper and keeps you awake (classical music not recommended)
3. Also, don't be afraid to pour ice into your shirt and pants, just sayn'.
4. Cheer yourself up, repeat this in your head SLEEP WON'T BEAT ME! 
5. Eat something!
6. Drink lots of soda. 
7. Do NOT read lying down, there's a 90% chance you'll fall asleep if you do that! 


I hope these tips will help you a lot in the next hours. Happy reading! 


Oh, and remember... 
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read-a-Thon, Hours 15-16

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I've been really...let's call it bipolar, this last two hours.  I'm feeling hyper, then I wanna sleep, then hyper again, then sleeping, and so on. But I've got methods. 


Staying awake method #1


1. Grab a glass and fill it with ice
2. Put two chunks of ice in your eyes
3. Out a piece of ice in your shirt
4. Put another piece in your pants
5. Rub it in your feet
That ought to keep you awake.


Be back later for more staying awake tips. 


Progress so far: 

Currently reading:
Reading: Spiked
Author: Sandra Glover
Pages read so far: 130 of 160


Books read:
Cracked Up To Be by Courtney Summers
Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Tithe by Holly Black
Spiked by Sandra Glover
*I'm gonna read another book, don't know which one yet (TBA)


ps: Repeat after me, SLEEP WILL NOT BEAT ME! 
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Read-a-Thon, Hours 13-14

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Finished another book, yay me! Having an awesome time and sadly it's getting harder for me to stay awake. But sleep won't beat me, it won't! I've decided to read a short book as kind of a 'resting time' but then I'll read another one that's a little bit longer. 


Progress so far: 

Currently reading:
Reading: Spiked
Author: Sandra Glover
Pages read so far: 40 of 160


Books read:
Cracked Up To Be by Courtney Summers
Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Tithe by Holly Black
Spiked by Sandra Glover
*I'm gonna read another book, don't know which one yet (TBA)
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