It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

Sunday 10 April, 2011 by 40 Comments

It’s Monday What Are you Reading is the perfect way for me to begin my week and allows me to focus on what needs to be read and to see what I have or have not accomplished the previous week. I also enjoy discovering new books by visiting other participants blogs.

I Read and Reviewed (click the title to be taken to the review):

Visit next Monday to see if I managed to accomplish my reading goals.


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End of Event Survey for Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-A-Thon

Sunday 10 April, 2011 by 10 Comments

 

1. Which hour was most daunting for you?

The first hour as I am not a morning person.

2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?

Each book I read was very engaging and are from a wide range of genres.  My last book was exceptional, Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson.

3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?

Actually no, since I think it went so well and the cheerleading tweets and tips were a nice addition.

4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?

From a reader’s perspective I think everything went very smoothly, the home site was updated hourly and the challenges were varied.

5. How many books did you read?

I read 7 books and gave up on 1 after numerous attempts.

6. What were the names of the books you read?

Field Gray by Philip Kerr 448 pages

Heart of Deception by M.L. Malcolm 352 page

A Race to Splendor by Ciji Ware 544 pages

The Kitchen Daughter by Jael McHenry 288 pages

A Lesson In Secrets by Jacqueline Winspear 336 pages

Every Last One by Anna Quindlen 352 pages

Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson 384 pages

7. Which book did you enjoy most?

Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson

8. Which did you enjoy least?

The one I gave up on, which I did not list above.  Dancing With Gravity by Anene Tressler

9. If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?

Not applicable

10. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?

Definitely!  I enjoy being a reader. :)


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The Sunday Salon (TSS: 4/10)

Sunday 10 April, 2011 by 4 Comments
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I apologise for the numerous posts on Saturday they were a part of the Dewey Read-A-Thon.

Life: Has been hectic as usual and for Spring Break the weather has either been sunny or we have experienced massive storms.  Today it is supposed to be 80 breaking a 106 year record.

Family Update: We are all well and sad that Spring Break is coming to a close.  My oldest found a college roommate and they have been talking to each other quite a bit.  He seems like a very nice young man and I look forward to meeting him along with his family in August.

Saturday Night: I did most of my power reading during the first half of the read-a-thon so I could chill out with my guys and watch movies.  I figured I would need a night of silliness and little thinking then some reading before the official (for me it is 8am).

Book News: I am still participating in Dewey’s Read-a-Thon. I have until 8AM EDT.

Read and Reviewed: It was a fairly good reading week for me. Not including the books I have read and I am still reading for for the read-a-thon, I managed to read and review 9 books, not bad for it being Spring Break.

If you do not want to wait until Monday to see the entire list for the week, all my reviews are up and as usual I love comments.

Today I will be reading: Probably nothing.  Seriously after a 24 read-a-thon I need a break.

Happy Reading and please feel free to leave comments or suggestions.

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