poppyshake Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 I agree, another Persephone and another great read. Lady Into Fox was really interesting, and I'm glad I read it in one setting, as it felt like reading a fable or a fairy story. I was surprised how quickly the story got going, it was like you were dropped right into it straight away, and I was quite shocked at the ending, but it did fit with the rest of the story. I'm not sure I'd read it again, but it was unique and very well written, and I'd recommend it to people who enjoy short stories. No, I don't think it's a re-read either but very unique as you say and well written .. very surreal though. I didn't finish my book last night as I had hoped .. a big wave of tiredness came over me and (even though I got up from my reading at one point to wash my face in hopes of a revival) I nodded off I only read a further 40 pages or so. So figures overall: Friday: Finished Mark Watson's The Knot (187 pages - 2 hrs and 42 mins) and started Greenery Street by Denis Mackail (17 pages - 20 mins) Saturday: Continued on with Greenery Street (137 pages - 2 hrs and 12 mins) Sunday: Continued on with Greenery Street (132 pages - 2 hrs and 7 mins) Total Time Read: 7 hrs and 21 mins Total Pages Read: 473 It's not brilliant .. I can't blame it all on the distractions of the weekend because there were times when I could've read but didn't (which is what I'm most disappointed in) .. still not too bad, all things considered. I hope to do better in September Quote
karen.d Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 After this weekend's read-a-thon, I've managed to read: 'The World According to Bertie' by Alexander McCall Smith -16 Pages (Completed) 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' by Deborah Moggach'- 179 pages (Completed) 'Shutter Island' by Dennis Lehane -223 Pages Overall Page Count:418 pages It's not a great page count, but it's a lot better than the last read-a-thon! I enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next one Quote
Brian. Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 I think I finished up with about 400 pages read, I had hoped to read more but work got in the way. I didn't particularly enjoy the end of Religion For Atheists but I did really enjoy The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Quote
Kidsmum Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 After this weekend's read-a-thon, I've managed to read: 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' by Deborah Moggach'- 179 pages (Completed) I really liked this when i read it. What did you think of it Karen? Quote
karen.d Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 I really liked this when i read it. What did you think of it Karen? To be honest, I wasn't that keen on it. I didn't like the characters as much as the film version, I also thought they were a bit 1 dimensional....sorry! Glad you enjoyed it though Quote
chesilbeach Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 Forgot to tot up my times and pages. Over the three days, I read 445 pages in 7 hours 19 minutes and 43 seconds! Quote
BSchultz19 Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 I think I reached 400 or at least got close. I didn't read as much as I thought I would or wanted to. I think the idea of having a read a thon and telling myself to read made me want to read less. Reverse psychology I guess Quote
dex Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) I've got a matthew scudder and a rebus / others to read and 4 other books including Before she dies, I'm watching you - Mary Burton, The Hypnotist - Lars Keppler to read. These are the eldest on my tbr. Iris Johansen - What doesn't kill you. Edited August 18, 2013 by dex Quote
Athena Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 I've got a couple of books lined up as well, though mainly the same ones as before with a few added, in the usual style. I can post them if people are interested, though . Quote
frankie Posted September 4, 2013 Posted September 4, 2013 I can't wait for this month's read-a-thon! I finally have my mojo back and I'm soo looking forward to the weekend. Quote
Athena Posted September 5, 2013 Author Posted September 5, 2013 Yay! I'm looking forward to it too . Quote
dex Posted September 5, 2013 Posted September 5, 2013 Lars Kepler - The Hypnotist, 601 pages this will be my first book, I've just got to finish The return first. Not sure if I'll manage as much this time. Quote
chesilbeach Posted September 5, 2013 Posted September 5, 2013 I might not have too much time on Friday, but I'm definitely up for a good read on Saturday and Sunday. Had forgotten it was this week, so I'll just have to wing it, I guess. Quote
karen.d Posted September 5, 2013 Posted September 5, 2013 Wow is it that time already! i have loads of books to read, so won't have a problem finding something to read over this weekend's readathon Quote
dex Posted September 5, 2013 Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) Lars Kepler - The Hypnotist Like fire, just like fire. Those were the first words the boy uttered under hypnosis.' So I've been reading for 6 hrs 45 mins and still have 157 pages left. Total 601 Pages - 9 hours app. Edited September 7, 2013 by dex Quote
Kylie Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 I won't be able to participate again. I have a couple of things on tomorrow, as well as a big job to do. Quote
Little Pixie Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Count me in for my first read-a-thon. Now to choose my books. Quote
dex Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Great , The more the merrier. Have you decided, what you're going to read yet? Edited September 6, 2013 by dex Quote
frankie Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Instead of reading the new posts on here, I should really turn off my computer and read an actual book for the read-a-thon Here goes! Quote
Little Pixie Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Friday : Finished off Gladys Mitchell - Watson`s Choice ( page 128 - 190 ) Started on Mary Stewart`s Madam, Will you Talk ? ( page 1 - 188 ) ..............250 pages total. Saturday : Oops, no reading at all. It was the Last Night of the Proms and Young Montalbano on TV. Sunday : I read the last of the Mary Stewart Book ( pages 188 - 292 ), then started Dan Brown`s The Lost Symbol ( got to page 41 ). Weekend total : 395 pages. Edited September 9, 2013 by Little Pixie Quote
frankie Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 I only managed one hour today. I remembered I had to go shopping for clothes, then I had to watch The Paradise and call a friend, and we talked for 1,5 hours It's already 8 PM and I've only managed an hour!! Quote
poppyshake Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 I can't join in this week unfortunately but look forward to reading about everyone else's progress Quote
dex Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Sunday. Morning , I've had this one for a while as well. I'm Watching You - Mary Burton, 430 Pages. So far I've read 127 pages in 2 hrs. Got up to Page 268 so 162 left. Total Time - 13.25 Hrs Total Read - 869 Pages Edited September 8, 2013 by dex Quote
Little Pixie Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 Great , The more the merrier. Have you decided, what you're going to read yet? I can`t decide between Dan Brown`s The Lost Symbol as my next book, or Don De Lillo`s Underworld. Hmm. Quote
chesilbeach Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Haven't been near the computer very often this weekend, but I have done plenty of reading. I read the rest of Requiem for a Mezzo by Carola Dunn (240 pages) on Friday and Saturday morning, then started Lady Fortescue Steps Out by M. C. Beaton (187 pages) which I finished this morning, and I then started Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan (407 pages) and have just finished it. Still the rest of the afternoon and evening to go, but not sure what to start next, so may not get much more done today. Edited September 8, 2013 by chesilbeach Quote
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