Readathon Prep: The Books

~ Jennifer @ The Relentless Reader ~ 46 Comments
It’s time to make a giant stack of books. It’s time to plan an elaborate meal/snack/beverage menu. It’s time for Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon!

Yesterday I talked about my fancy readathon menu. Ha ha, no. It’s going to be pizza and chocolate this time around.


Now, it’s time to talk BOOKS! The most important part of any readathon is that lovely stack of potential. I craft my list with care. I only stack books that deserve to be called readathon books. I have a strategy that hasn’t failed me yet: Graphic novels and short books are my jam. 

The Short Books:


I’ll be reading The Yellow Wallpaper as part of the very first readathon readalong. (I love saying that.)

I’ll be reading Citizen for an upcoming chat on The Socratic Salon. 
I’m hoping to have time to start The Argonauts as well. 
The Graphic Novels:
I’ve been holding onto volumes 2, 3, and 4 of Saga for months in anticipation of the readathon…
…and I cannot wait to dig into Lumberjanes, Sex Criminals, and Ms. Marvel Volume 2. 
The Bonus Books: 
I might read some of Pioneer Girl. I’ve been hoarding that book as if it’s the last chocolate bar on earth. (Probably because it’s so hard to get.)

And Tango Makes Three has consistently been on every list of banned books since it came out in 2005. I don’t have little kids to read it to. SO WHAT. I’m looking forward to seeing what the fuss is all about and then I’ll pass the book on to my young nephew.

Banned books. I’m such a rebel.

What is on your readathon stack?

Readathon Prep: The Food

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It’s time to make a giant stack of books. It’s time to plan an elaborate meal/snack/beverage menu. It’s time for Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon!

When I participated in my first readathon I snacked all day. I quickly realized that an elite athlete* needs more substance than chocolate and a few grapes. I constructed actual meals for subsequent events. I’ve made crockpot lasagna, I’ve made crockpot chicken tacos, I’ve made crockpot chili. This year I have no plans to cook. My major food plan consists of sending my husband out for pizza.

I recently asked a group of bloggers what their snack plans were. Biscoff was mentioned. What is this Biscoff you speak of? I’d never tried it! I ran right to my local store and bought a jar. When I first tasted it…
Thanks Andi & Heather. I think.
Since then, I’ve been trying to save this delicious, miraculous, heavenly treat for Saturday. I’ve only dipped a spoon in a time or two. Or three. It is simply glorious and I can’t believe how long I lived without it. 
There will also be random pretzels, cheese, and chocolate. I should have a beer, just to say that I’ve consumed the entirety of the Wisconsin food pyramid. 
I should probably should eat some fruit too? Whatever.
*Ha ha ha