I’m a wee bit tired and headachey this morning. But I made it to hour 23 and I have to say that I’m quite proud of myself. I updated my blog periodically with my progress yesterday. You can see by the end that I was half out of my mind!
End of Event Meme
- Which hour was most daunting for you? I was all good until the very wee hours of the morning. Hours 20 and 21 just about slayed me.
- Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year? I think short is the way to go. If I had read one long book right away I think I would have been discourage. Next time around I’m definitely going for more graphic novels. Blankets kinda saved me.
- Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year? Nothing comes to mind, it was rad. (Haven’t used that particular word in a decade or two, ha) Personally? I might invest in a few energy drinks and a bigger variety of snacks.
- What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon? The cheerleading and support on Twitter was fantastic! The hourly updates on the site really kept my mojo up as well.
- How many books did you read? Almost 6, yay!
- What were the names of the books you read? How Reading Changed my Life, Push, The Chocolate War, Blankets, The Violin of Auschwitz and 3/4 of The Empty Family
- Which book did you enjoy most? Oh wow, honestly I don’t know if I can pick. The Chocolate War and Push were both crazy good. Blankets was ultra beautiful!
- Which did you enjoy least? The Violin of Auschwitz. It’s a lovely book, but didn’t fit into my Read-a-Thon happiness!
- If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders? Maybe more blog comments? Especially in the later hours.
- How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time? Oh dude, I am so in. I really enjoyed being a reader but I wouldn’t mind hosting a mini-challenge. I was kinda late to the party, but next time I’d like to donate a prize or two as well.
Thank you to the hosts, the mini-challenge hosts, the cheerleaders and the readers. What a fantabulous event!
Now I’m off to explore some of the blogs I discovered yesterday and to answer comments and all of the stuff that makes the book blogging world go ’round.
Have a great day. Get some sleep for pete’s sake!
The Relentless Reader 
Good job! I've never made it past Hour 18.
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Thanks Michelle! I'm hoping to make it all the way next time 🙂 Wish I had a local reading pal that would do it with me, I think that would be fun.
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Well done, Jennifer. Six books is brilliant. I read 4 and I'm so happy that those are off my to-read list now. AND they were great fun to read (I chose well). I hope you'll get a good night's sleep tonight before the new week starts.
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Thanks Judith, I'm glad you enjoyed your books as well! I'll be honest, I feel like I was hit by a train, lol. I'm definitely going to take a nap today!
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Great job!! I feel like a zombie. Only got 4 hours of sleep. Didn't want to sleep too long so tonight I could go to bed at my normal time but my bed keeps calling me…
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23 hours?? You're a rock star!
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Great job! I agree with more comments by cheerleaders, but even they need to sleep to, eh? Haha.Jane
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I am in awe that you were able to read for so long! On top of it all, this sounds like a good way to get caught up on ones reading!
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23 hours is fantastic! I have added The Violin of Auschwitz, to my TBR I've seen it mentioned a few times before, about time I check it out.
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I woke up at 5 something this morning…zzz. I feel like a toddler who missed her nap time and will now be screwed up for a week, lol.
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Thanks! 😉 I'm pretty proud of myself. I'm hoping I can make it all the way in April!
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I suppose they do! 😉 I see that I was only supposed to answer that if I was cheerleader, whoops! They did a great job honestly!
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Thanks Brian 😉 Kinda insane right? But so much fun!
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It's a very quick little read too, you'll be done with it in no time 🙂
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You made it to Hour 23, amazing! I caved in at 21. Short is definitely the way to go on readathons. (I LOVED Blankets, by the way.) I felt this readathon too quiet as compared to past ones, and now I know why. It's because everyone was on Twitter and I don't have Twitter. 🙂
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Uh oh Claire! Time to get your Twitter on? I have yet to meet anyone who didn't love Blankets 🙂 What a great book!
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I missed it this year, but it makes me want to try it on my own! I think one of the other bloggers was talking about doing one of her own. . . SJ maybe? I forgot who!
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Oh my gosh, I can't remember who it was now either. Good grief, I should really take notes. During twitter chats. Sheesh. But yes, you should totally do it next time! April 😀
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