Nollaig Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I may actually join you. I have two books I want to get through pretty quickly. I might do three out of the next four nights, like I did last weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 I may actually join you. I have two books I want to get through pretty quickly. I might do three out of the next four nights, like I did last weekend That sounds good ! If you do, I wish you lots of fun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) I'll be reading Philippa Gregory's 430 page The Other Queen. Edited June 9, 2016 by Anna Begins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I'm out, I just can't concentrate long enough to read a thon this weekend. Sorry Gaia... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrpath27 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm in, I think. As long as I can settle on a book, that is. I need a good weekend of reading to take my mind off things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm out, I just can't concentrate long enough to read a thon this weekend. Sorry Gaia... I understand, it's okay . I hope you will feel better soon . I'm in, I think. As long as I can settle on a book, that is. I need a good weekend of reading to take my mind off things. I hope you have fun reading this weekend . Here's my progress for yesterday: Thursday 09-06-2016 45 mins, 130 pages, Ann M. Martin - The Babysitters Club 45: Kristy and the Baby Parade (re-read) 45 mins, 124 pages, Ann M. Martin - De Babysittersclub 46: Inge Mist Tim! (The Babysitters Club 46: Mary Anne Misses Logan (re-read) 45 mins, 124 pages, Ann M. Martin - De Babysittersclub Mystery 1: Petra en de Verdwenen Ring (The Babysitters Club Mystery 1: Stacey and the Missing Ring) (re-read) 1h 15 mins, 138 pages, A. C. Baantjer - Baantjer 29: De Cock en de Moord in Brons 20 mins, 38 pages, Terry Deary (ill. Martin Brown) - Horrible Histories: Even More Terrible Tudors Total: 3h 50 mins, 554 pages I wasn't unhappy with my progress, I didn't start reading until later in the day so I didn't expect to read 4.2 books. I plan to do lots more reading today, we'll see how it goes. So far I'm having fun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I didn't spend much time reading last night so my progress for day 1 is: The Butterfly Garden - Dot Hutchison (61 pages) Not great, but hopefully I'll do better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Well, at least you got some reading done! I hope you'll make more progress today . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I didn't spend much time reading last night so my progress for day 1 is: The Butterfly Garden - Dot Hutchison (61 pages) Not great, but hopefully I'll do better! *jumps up and down* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm going to join this weekend, too I'm over the cold/flu, but I'm still feeling a bit weak so I want to spend the weekend recuperating and reading The weather's awful, too, so I don't fancy going out. I would've joined yesterday already, but I had a headache. Happy reading, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 *jumps up and down* Day 2: 136 pages of The Butterfly Garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Day 2: 136 pages of The Butterfly Garden I'm sure you're done, can't wait to hear what you thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 I'm going to join this weekend, too I'm over the cold/flu, but I'm still feeling a bit weak so I want to spend the weekend recuperating and reading The weather's awful, too, so I don't fancy going out. I would've joined yesterday already, but I had a headache. Happy reading, everyone! Great to hear you'll be joining us : ). Happy reading, Frankie ! Day 2: 136 pages of The Butterfly Garden Going well! I hope you're having fun reading (though, fun isn't exactly the word used to describe this type of book). My progress for yesterday: Friday 10-06-2016 1h, 89 pages, Terry Deary (ill. Martin Brown) - Horrible Histories: Even More Terrible Tudors 20 mins, 128 pages, Geronimo Stilton - Geronimo Stilton 17: Het Spook van de Metro (Il Fantasma del Metrò) 20 mins, 128 pages, Geronimo Stilton - Geronimo Stilton 27: Een Muizenissige Vakantie (Quella Stratopica Vacanza Alle Pensione Mirasorci...) 20 mins, 128 pages, Geronimo Stilton - Geronimo Stilton 32: Het Geheim van Kerstmis (Il Mistero Degli Elfi) 20 mins, 128 pages, Geronimo Stilton - Geronimo Stilton 35: Geheim Agent Nul Nul K (Agente Segeto Zero Zero Kappa) 20 mins, 128 pages, Geronimo Stilton - Geronimo Stilton 69: Bombarie in Brazilië (Grosso Guaio in Mato Grosso) 20 mins, 128 pages, Geronimo Stilton - Groene Reeks 5: Muis Overboord! (Allarme... Topo in Mare!) Total: 3h, 857 pages In total I read more pages than on Wednesday but less hours. I was feeling quite tired for part of the day, so while I had the time to read more, I instead spent the time resting because I didn't feel I had enough energy to read (I also wanted to conserve my energy for going to the library in the evening). Later in the afternoon surprisingly things got better (usually it's the other way around, I usually feel the best in the morning and worse in the afternoon and evening), so I was able to do some reading. I also went to the library in the evening for 'Night of the Library', where I bought lots of nice books (more on that in my thread at a later time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I'm sure you're done, can't wait to hear what you thought! Day 3: 47 pages of To Be Or Not To Be - A Chooseable Path Adventure - Ryan North 67 pages of The Butterfly Garden (complete) It was okay. I thought the pacing and back-and-forth spoiled any semblance of 'thrill' about it. Messed up, sure, but I'm not easily affected by that kind thing in fiction. Must decide what to spend the rest of the evening reading now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Day 3: 47 pages of To Be Or Not To Be - A Chooseable Path Adventure - Ryan North 67 pages of The Butterfly Garden (complete) Nice progress, Noll . Did you read anything else in the evening? My progress for yesterday: Saturday 11-06-2016 15 mins, 45 pages, Geronimo Stilton - Het Boekje over Geluk (Il Piccolo Libro della Felicità) 45 mins, 224 pages, Thea Stilton - Thea Stilton 5: De Verborgen Stad (La Città Segreta) 2h 20 mins, 720 pages, Geronimo Stilton - Fantasia IX: De Fenomenale Reis (Grande Ritorno nel Regno della Fantasia) 1h 10 mins, 384 pages, Geronimo Stilton - Fantasia X (Nono Viaggio nel Regno della Fantasia) Total: 4h 30 mins, 1373 pages Overall I had a good reading day . To those who have joined me, have fun reading today ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Saturday: 197 pages of The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Saturday: 197 pages of The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty You read a lot . Do you like the book so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Nice progress, Noll . Did you read anything else in the evening? I did! My total progress for Day 3: 47 pages of To Be Or Not To Be - A Chooseable Path Adventure - Ryan North 67 pages of The Butterfly Garden - Dot Hutchison (complete) 104 pages of The Lie Tree - Frances Hardinge Total for day 3: 218 pages whoop! I am actually going to do a day 4 today, as I'm loving The Lie Tree and hope to charge through it. Well done on your progress Gaia and Frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 You read a lot . Do you like the book so far? Either my cold from last weekend's back with vengeance or I've caught a flu, either way my throat's very sore and I'm feeling awful since yesterday. Last night I went to bed really early to read and go to sleep, and then I couldn't get any sleep. So that's why I read 197 pages all in one go I don't even like the book, but I want to finish it and know what happens. It's already past 4 PM today and I've not read anything, I've just taken a long long nap. Might read later tonight. I might continue the read-a-thon all on my own as I'm not able to go to work tomorrow or the day after... You guys have done some great reading, well done Athena and Nollaig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Either my cold from last weekend's back with vengeance or I've caught a flu, either way my throat's very sore and I'm feeling awful since yesterday. Last night I went to bed really early to read and go to sleep, and then I couldn't get any sleep. So that's why I read 197 pages all in one go I don't even like the book, but I want to finish it and know what happens. Eugh, that's horrible. Hope you feel better. That feeling of not liking a book but wanting to finish/know what happens is the bane of my reading life! The crap I read sometimes just to get to the end Day 1: The Butterfly Garden - Dot Hutchison (61 pages) Day 2: The Butterfly Garden (136 pages) Day 3: To Be Or Not To Be - A Chooseable Path Adventure - Ryan North (47) 67 pages of The Butterfly Garden 104 pages of The Lie Tree - Frances Hardinge Day 4: 306 pages of The Lie Tree That's terribly laid out, but the point is: Total pages: 721 Total books (complete reading): 2 Total books (inc. part read): 3 Pretty happy with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Well done on your progress Gaia and Frankie Thanks Noll . You too! Either my cold from last weekend's back with vengeance or I've caught a flu, either way my throat's very sore and I'm feeling awful since yesterday. Last night I went to bed really early to read and go to sleep, and then I couldn't get any sleep. So that's why I read 197 pages all in one go I don't even like the book, but I want to finish it and know what happens. It's already past 4 PM today and I've not read anything, I've just taken a long long nap. Might read later tonight. I might continue the read-a-thon all on my own as I'm not able to go to work tomorrow or the day after... You guys have done some great reading, well done Athena and Nollaig! Awww, I'm so sorry you've been feeling bad . I'm glad you're having fun reading at least . I hope you feel better soon. Thanks ! That's terribly laid out, but the point is: Total pages: 721 Total books (complete reading): 2 Total books (inc. part read): 3 Pretty happy with that! Well done! I'm glad you had lots of fun reading . My progress for yesterday: Sunday 12-06-2016 1h 20 mins, 223 pages, Jeff Kinney - Het Leven van een Loser 8: Gedumpt (Diary of a Wimpy Kid 8: Hard Luck) 30 mins, 220 pages, Lincoln Peirce - Niek de Groot 4: Niek de Groot Kladt Erop Los (Big Nate Goes For Broke) 30 mins, 92 pages, Sebastien Perez and Benjamin Lacombe - Superhelden Lusten Geen Spruitjes (Les Super-héros Détestent les Artichauts) 20 mins, 92 pages, Michael Morpurgo (ill. Catherine Rayner) - Clare and her Captain 45 mins, 174 pages, Kate Pankhurst - Mariella Mystery 7: Mariella Mystery Investigates The Disappearing Dinner Lady Total: 3h 35 mins, 801 pages I read a lot of pages, due to books with lots of illustrations and little text. I didn't spend as long reading as normally (normally it's between 4 - 5 hours in total), but I was happy I finished off the books I had planned to read for the read-a-thon. Total this read-a-thon: 14h 55 mins, 3585 pages, 20 books read Overall pretty good progress, I'm happy with it . Frankie, if you continue the read-a-thon, I wish you lots of fun ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Wow guys, you are flying through books! Well done Eugh, that's horrible. Hope you feel better. That feeling of not liking a book but wanting to finish/know what happens is the bane of my reading life! The crap I read sometimes just to get to the end Thanks Nollaig! I wish we could just stop reading crap But we've got curious minds... It can't be helped Awww, I'm so sorry you've been feeling bad . I'm glad you're having fun reading at least . I hope you feel better soon. Thanks !Frankie, if you continue the read-a-thon, I wish you lots of fun ! Thanks Athena! I don't think I'll continue with the read-a-thon with a read-a-thon mindset, that is, trying to do nothing but reading, but I think I will see that if it happens, I'll record the pages, just for the hell of it. I ain't got nothing else to do while I'm sick Sunday: 143 pages of The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty (thus finishing the novel) 10 pages of The Vintage Springtime Club by Beatrice Meier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Thanks Frankie . I'm glad you got some nice reading done . Shame the novel you finished wasn't so great . Haha . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Thanks Athena I have to say, these last two read-a-thons have helped me realize how much I do love reading and that I've not been doing enough of it in the past few years. I mean, I've only mostly read before bedtime, but now I've been reading in the day and evening instead of being online or watching TV. It's made me realize how much more I can read if I could just get offline Very happy about our read-a-thons! This was such a great idea, Athena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 That's so nice . I'm happy to hear that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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