Readathon Opening Meme
The Readathon is here! I just started reading about half an hour ago. Currently I’m reading The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness. I’m not sure if I’m going to manage to read anything else today, because I have plans this afternoon, but this is definitely a good readathon book.
Anyway, here is the opening meme that the contest hosts have asked us to fill out!
Where are you reading from today?
My apartment. More specifically my living room, which happens to be where the computer isn’t. The computer is, after all, full of distractions!
3 facts about me …
1. I’m a huge fan of Celtic music.
2. I am doing readathon stuff today rather than study for midterms. It is well worth it!
3. I am a twitter addict.
How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours?
I’ve got three or four. I’m not sure I’m going to manage all of them, but I have a couple of short story collections and some short novels. Specifically, I’ve got Red Spikes by Margo Lanagan, Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link, Echo by Francesca Lia Block, Wasteland also by Francesca Lia Block, and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on blogs)?
No, not really. I’d like to get a couple of books read, and I plan to do a lot of cheering of people on twitter, but that’s as far as it’s gotten.
If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, Any advice for people doing this for the first time?
Sadly, this is my first time. I was an observer last time, but I figure that I’m not one to ask for advice until after I’ve completed today!
Traditional read-a-thon blessing:
May the bookshelf be there to greet you.
May all the books appeal.
May the fridge be full of tasty snacks;
the words fall soft upon your eyes and until the read-a-thon ends,
may you always hold a book in the palm of your hand.
Good luck today!
My name is Louise, and I am from Copenhagen, Denmark. This is my first visit to your blog, and I am already looking forward to come back when the whole Read-a-Thon busyness has come down
The Read-a-Thon began for me at 2 PM, since 5 AM Pacific Time means 2 PM Copenhagen Time
I hope to be able to hang around for many more hours… I am not reading though, but having a lot of fun working my way through a lot of great blogs to cheer. GO! GO! GO!
PS. I also like Celtic music ;o)
I send you good vibe wishes from South Florida. I, too, am trying to read as much as I can, but daily distractions, like picking up kids, etc., have me detoured. Anyway, this afternoon/evening is ALL mine…and that includes books!
I loved The Knife of Never Letting Go and can’t wait to hear what you think about it.
Hope all is going well now that we are into the 6th hour of the Read-a-Thon
Still cheering from Copenhagen, Denmark…
Go Shannon! I hope you find something light and funny for your next read! I may be moving on to Good Omens next myself.
I feel like everyone is reading The Hunger Games. Hope the books flow well for you today
happy reading!