It may start tomorrow morning (10/24/2020) bright an early at 7 AM central standard time, but I am actually ready this year with a stack AND a plan! Several, mostly unsuccessful readathons, have taught me a thing or two and this time – I feel ready to enjoy the experience.
TIPS AND TRICKS
- I have a varied stack of books to read. Mixing up nonfiction, fiction, middle grade, audiobooks and graphic novels helps me keep reading. It’s like when I used to go to the gym and only do fifteen minutes on each machine. I plan to keep bopping around but not stopping.
- I have designated three (THREE) different reading areas in my house. No need to get reading cramps!
- I have cleared my schedule this year. No errands, no activities, no distractions. In the past I would go to do something that wasn’t reading and never return.
- I didn’t buy a bunch of new books but I did put aside money for snacks and fancy tea.
- I’m going to embrace the nap this year.
THE STACK
The stack is probably better labelled as “my choices.” I have some available on kindle, some as an audiobook, and the rest are physically in my home. I feel ready!
BINGO
The biggest part of Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon that I miss out on is the social aspect. As a minimum, I want to keep a copy of the Bingo the group puts out while I read. I would love to think that I will be tweeting and blogging about my experience but, c’mon, that feels like big goals. Still, one never knows!
Tell me, please! Are you participating in the Readathon?
Silver Button Books 
I’ve never done this readathon, but it sounds like so much fun! Plus, going 24 hours without having to talk to people also sounds very soothing….
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It was like I took myself on vacation! Truthfully, I recommend it to all readers. It was pure reading indulgence.
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I hope you have a great reading day!
(www.evelynreads.com)
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I would love to do this, but sadly my kids suck up a lot of my reading time so I have to be creative with it! Enjoy!
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Ack, children. So lovely but distracting from readathons. I would love to hear how you do it creatively though!
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Lots of audiobooks and reading on workbreaks and any small little snatches of downtime basically. 😊
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This looks fun! I haven’t participated in these readathons yet but I’d love to for the next round.
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It is just so much fun to set aside a whole day (or as much as you can) for reading. I treat myself to pre-made meals and sips and nibbles and it is like a vacation. I hope you get a chance to join one soon!
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