Sunday, October 2, 2011

Ready to Read?



Arguably my favorite book blogging event is coming up in a few short weeks. Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon takes place on October 22nd this year, and as of yet, I haven't stupidly made plans that totally (or even mostly) prohibit me from spending a gloriously guiltless day of reading and blogging for as much of 24 hours as I can handle. The first Readathon took place in October 2007 when my was just a baby and was how I really started to meet some of the bloggers that I still love! Therefore, of course, I have a total soft spot for it.

I am busy at work assembling a pile of easy and absorbing reads to fill my Readathon day. I think I'm going to be aiming mostly at YA this time, because it's easy and also because I'm totally craving a bunch of YA since it seems to be very much lacking from my reading this year for no apparent good reason.

I hope you're planning on Readathon-ing this year, whether you're a veteran or a newbie. It's fun for all, and you only have to read as long as it's fun, and, believe me, it's fun for quite a while. You can enjoy the encouragement of cheerleaders as you creep into your 23rd straight hour of reading, or cheer on your fellow readers before you chuckle softly to yourself at the insane souls who are really going to stay up all night reading as you tuck yourself into your warm, welcoming bed (at a decent hour - LOL!) to sleep until it's time to catch up with everybody early the next morning when people are still reading.

That's my pitch - it's great fun and I hope to see you on Readathon day, so head on over and sign up to read or, if you'd rather, to cheer on the readers (which, is at least as fun as being a reader, if not occasionally more fun!).

So, will I be seeing you on Readathon day? =D

4 comments:

  1. I need to start prepping for readathon. I'm not sure how much time I'll get to put in - definitely not the full 24 hours with the whole baby thing :). I think YA is a good choice!

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  2. I'm really excited for the Read-a-Thon too. I don't have any plans for that day (fingers crossed nothing comes up), but I also don't have any book piles yet. I like doing those close to the actual day so I have things that match my mood.

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  3. If we go somewhere for a Fall Break getaway, I won't be around to read! Sad. This readathon gets scheduled around fall break like every other year it seems.

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  4. I LOVE the readathon! I can't wait!!!

    -jehara

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