Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon discussion

1) What part of the world are you reading from today?
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon?
5) What are your goals for this readathon?
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon?
7) Tell us a little something about yourself!

What part of the world are you reading from today? Texas Gulf Coast
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Hehe three books Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson & The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers & Green Angel by Alice Hoffman.
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to? Brownies. Making a pan of brownies with a banana chunk in each.
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? No. Been here some years now. Still enjoying.
5) What are your goals for this readathon? To read and socialize and eat apan of brownies. Truth!
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon? I am restarting my Dr. Seuss study. This time: Bartholomew and the Oobleck
7) Tell us a little something about yourself! Brother and I talking about moving to New Orleans after finish responsibilities to parents.

1) What part of the world are you reading from today? Broomfield, Colorado
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Birnam Wood
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to? Pretzel bites
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? no
5) What are your goals for this readathon? Read 500-600 pages
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon? Birnam Wood
7) Tell us a little something about yourself! The October readathon is typically within days of my birthday, so I like to call it my birthday readathon!

1) What part of the world are you reading from today? Kusadasi, Turkiye

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? We'll Prescribe You a Cat

3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to? Salted caramel M&Ms

4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? Nope, I've been at this off and on since April '21

5) What are your goals for this readathon? Just to get a few solid hours of reading in

6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon? The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler-Colonial Conquest and Resistance, 1917-2017

7) Tell us a little something about yourself! I'm just back from a cruise of the Norwegian fjords (which included Northern lights sightings)!

1) What part of the world are you reading from today? Germany

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Sacrificios humanos

3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to? I didn’t get any snacks but I will looking forward to making a shrimp salad

4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? Nope. Third one.

5) What are your goals for this readathon? Just to have some „me“ time

6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon? No idea yet!

7) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I was supposed to go on vacations but the hubby got sick. So now I am completely unprepared but I will enjoy the time as much as possible

1) What part of the world are you reading from today?
The Netherlands

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Uhm…all of them?

3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?
Cheesy breadsticks.

4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon?
No, lost track how many times Ive participated by now.

5) What are your goals for this readathon?
Read as much as I can.
Enjoy the community here on GR and Discord.

6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon?
All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill

7) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I'm Portuguese, living in Amsterdam. I'm a lover of stories, be it in books, movies or tv shows. And a cat lover as well.

1) What part of the world are you reading from today? Hampshire, UK
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Finishing A Secret History of Witches
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to? Cheese straws
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? This is my 18th Deweys!
5) What are your goals for this readathon? 10 hours and 500 pages
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon? A Secret History of Witches
7) Tell us a little something about yourself! I'm dog sitting at my parent's house this weekend. She's a cocker spaniel called Luna.

1) What part of the world are you reading from today?
Western Massachusetts

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
So many good ones this time!

3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?
Locally made jerky. It's light and delicious, but expensive so I rarely buy it. Also some teas that I've been hording.

4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon?
Not even close, lol.

5) What are your goals for this readathon?
My goal is to read 24 hours over the three day weekend. 24 hours straight is just not something I can even attempt anymore.

6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon?
I'm starting this morning with and !

7) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I have three feline reading buddies who will be keeping me company.

1) FL
2) Not sure!
3) All of it!
4) No, do them for years
5) Self-care and read at least 15 hours
6) A Life in Parts Audiobook by Brian Cranston

1) What part of the world are you reading from today? Germany

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? I don't have a set tbr, so I'm curious which book(s) will take my fancy.

3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to? All of them! Especially the chocolatey ones.

4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? No, I've participated in several Dewey's readathons before. I lost count, tbh. But the October one is my favourite.

5) What are your goals for this readathon? To spend as much time reading as I can.

6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon? The Doctor's Wife by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

7) Tell us a little something about yourself!
Feeling very uncreative with this one... I've moved house recently and as I packed my books into boxes I realised I own way to many and I desperately need to read the ones I own.

1) What part of the world are you reading from today?
Romania, Europe

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Le Crime du comte Neville by Amélie Nothomb

3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?
Fruits with yoghurt

4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon?
It's my 4th and I've been waiting for this the whole year. :D

5) What are your goals for this readathon?
To finish as many short books as I can. :)

6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon?
Le Crime du comte Neville by Amélie Nothomb, my favorite author.

7) Tell us a little something about yourself!
Hi, I am Dana, a 28 y.o. Romanian fellow in love with books, lists, cats and video games.

1) What part of the world are you reading from today? Oregon, USA
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? All of them (I'm finishing up some of my current reads).
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to? a slice of chocolate fudge cake
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? No, I've been participating since 2018
5) What are your goals for this readathon? To just read
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon? My first book is You Should be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian
7) Tell us a little something about yourself! I'm 53 and unemployed

1) What part of the world are you reading from today? PH
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? All of them!
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to? Popcorn and chocolate
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? Nope. 2nd time
5) What are your goals for this readathon? Read as much as I can
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon? The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
7) Tell us a little something about yourself! I'm an Occupational Therapist working in hospital setting. I'm also a mom to a year old girl. Busy life it is!

1) What part of the world are you reading from today?
The western US.
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?
So many snacks from Trader Joes. How can I pick just one?
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? No. Not sure what number I'm up to.
5) What are your goals for this readathon?
My goals are mostly to enjoy the day and finish up a few books I've started but not yet finished.
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon?
I'm starting with The Beast Takes a Bride by Julie Anne Long
7) Tell us a little something about yourself!

1) What part of the world are you reading from today? Marid, Spain
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? White Oleander by Janet Fitch
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to? Nuts
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? No, I've taken part for years
5) What are your goals for this readathon? To relax and enjoy myself
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon? White Oleander by Janet Fitch
7) Tell us a little something about yourself! This week, I did the Write Anyway Summit and it was fun.

1) What part of the world are you reading from today?
I am in Southern California
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?

3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?
popcorn
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon?
this is my second!
5) What are your goals for this readathon?
I am hoping to complete 2 books start to finish
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon?

7) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I am a knitter/crocheter and also do musical theater! I am new to youtube for both hobbies (knit and reading)
https://www.youtube.com/@nowaycrochet

Susan wrote: "1) What part of the world are you reading from today? Broomfield, Colorado
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Birnam Wood
3) Which snacks are you most look..."

Happy Birthday Readathon, Susy 🧁
If you on the South Texas Gulf Coast today, stop by for a banana brownie!

1) What part of the world are you reading from today?
Gothenburg, Sweden
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Some horror graphics from the library.
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?
Beer and cheese
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon?
No, I have done several.
Rebeckas readathon log
5) What are your goals for this readathon?
Working on my TBR and also my Goodreads goal. Having a good time with the Dewey's community around the world.
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon?

7) Tell us a little something about yourself
47 years old, married, living Sweden, loves reading, travelling and climbing. Trying to learn how to chrochet.

1) What part of the world are you reading from today? Utah
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Maybe Solutions and Other Problems, Allie Brosh's newest graphic novel
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?I guess salt and pepper potato chips. I don't have very exciting snacks today.
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? Nope, have done MANY
5) What are your goals for this readathon? Just to have fun. I always do!
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon? Love Medicine
7) Tell us a little something about yourself! If I'm not reading, I'm often watching sports. Basketball, tennis, and figure skating are my favorites.

1) What part of the world are you reading from today? The Woodlands, TX, US
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? The next book :)
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to? Dairy Milk
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? No, we've been doing it since 2008
5) What are your goals for this readathon? Relax, have fun and read a minimum of 1000 pages
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon? I have three going. Starting with "In Mad Love and War" by Joy Harjo
7) Tell us a little something about yourself! Ex-Pat Englishman "Lost in Texas"

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1) What part of the world are you reading from today? Amarillo, Texas, USA

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? I have a pretty small stack today made up of books I've really been wanting to read so it is a hard choice. But I am going to say One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle (one of my favorite authors)

3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to? Almond M&M's are a tradition and I only buy them for read-a-thons

4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? No, I've been participating for years

5) What are your goals for this readathon? 1000 pages read

6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon? I started with the one I am most looking forward to reading hoping it would give me a boost early on: One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

7) Tell us a little something about yourself! I am the mom of a wonderful 15 year old girl, who unfortunately does not like to read for "fun". My reading buddy today will be our overweight ginger house cat, Cooper.

Opening Survey
1) What part of the world are you reading from today?
New Hampshire.
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Finishing The Pumpkin Spice Café.
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?
Caramel M&M's.
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon?
Not even close!
5) What are your goals for this readathon?
To enjoy my reading instead of reading as many pages as possible.
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon?
Bone White.
7) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I have a 9-month-old busy boy so my hands are very full every day as I'm a stay-at-home mom. He's getting to be so much fun!

1) What part of the world are you reading from today?
San Diego, CA
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions and
In the Likely Event
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?
Chocolate/peanut butter ice cream
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon?
No, but I still look forward to them like it is!
5) What are your goals for this readathon?
Lots of reading, checking in with the community
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon?
An audio and a book on my kindle


7) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I am reading today with Bailey dog! She will get a pig's ear for her treat. :)

1) Albuquerque , NM
2) THE SECRET KEEPERS by Trenton Lee Stewart
3) Raspberry flavored energy bars
4) No . It's my 6th
5) Make some progress in all the books and magazines I've chosen .
6) HAWAII
7) Native upstate New Yorker , moved to New Mexico
to attend school . YA fantasy is my favorite genre .

Susan wrote: "1) What part of the world are you reading from today? Broomfield, Colorado
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Birnam Wood
3) Which snacks are you most look..."

Congrats for your most recent birthday . Read on !

1) What part of the world are you reading from today?
I'm in New England, USA

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
This time I think I'm actually equally excited by all of them!

3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?
Red pepper hummus with veggies and a variety box of cookies.

4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon?
No, I've been doing them since 2021.

5) What are your goals for this readathon?
Trying to complete at least a couple books beginning to end. I usually jump around between a whole bunch of books, but this time I'm going to focus more and see if I like that.

6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon?
Life of Pi - I've got a little over 100 pages left, so I should finish within the first few hours.

7) Tell us a little something about yourself!
Oh, I can never think of anything lol. Happy to be here (with my cat) for a day of reading and sharing love of books!

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1) What part of the world are you reading from today?

Harrison Township, MI

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?

Stephen King’s “Misery”

3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?

Homemade Popcorn!

4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon?

Yes!

5) What are your goals for this readathon?

I have 5 total books picked out for this readathon but don’t realistically expect to get through all of them. I’d really like to finish “The Book on Rental Property Investing” by Brandon Turner and then also start and finish “Once Upon a Tome” by Oliver Darkshire. If I can finish these two books, I will be super excited and anything else will just be icing on the cake!

6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon?

I started off this readathon with “The Book on Rental Property Investing” by Brandon Turner. This is a book that I had already started pre-readathon and am hoping to finish for sure (although the headache has already commenced….).

7) Tell us a little something about yourself!

I love to read, but when I’m not reading I love learning more about personal finance and the investing world. I think I generally like anything where I can see something “grow”. I also love sports = )

1) What part of the world are you reading from today? Chandler, AZ US
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between
3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to? Cheese and crackers with fig jam
4) Is this your first Dewey's Readathon? No
5) What are your goals for this readathon? Read as much as I can
6) Which book are you starting with for this readathon? The Ministry of Time
7) Tell us a little something about yourself! Love reading napping and hanging with my dogs.