Sunday, April 28, 2013

End of Event Meme


1.           Which hour was most daunting for you?
Hour 20 & 21 - my eyes were so heavy no matter how much I was trying to keep them open they just wanted to close
2.           Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
Charlaine Harris  - Sookie Stackhouse series
3.           Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?                         
            No - everything was smooth going
4.           What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
Snacks and taking short breaks to move around & stretch
5.           How many books did you read?
         1 and half
6.           What were the names of the books you read?
         Dead until Dark by Charlaine Harris & The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen
7.           Which book did you enjoy most?
         Dead until Dark by Charlaine Harris
8.           Which did you enjoy least?
            None
9.           If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?
I wasn’t but my bff was – She did an AWESOME job
10.         How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time? 
Definitely will participate, always look forward to these and as a Reader


Hour 21 - 3 a.m.

Time Began
3:15 a.m.


Name of Book
The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen


Pages Read this hour  253
19


Minutes Read this hour
15


Total Pages
530


Total Minutes Read
689


Comments
72 more pages but I just can’t keep my eyes open any longer…. I've had such an amazing relaxing day wish it didn't go by so fast


My bed is calling my name 

Hour 20 - 2 a.m.

Time Began
2:15 a.m.


Name of Book
The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen


Pages Read this hour 
22


Minutes Read this hour
30


Total Pages
511


Total Minutes Read
674


Comments
Less than 100 pages to go – I so want to finish this book before we call it but not sure if that is gonna happen


Hour 19 - 1 a.m.



Time Began
1:18 a.m.

Name of Book
The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen

Pages Read this hour
31


Minutes Read this hour
40

Total Pages
489

Total Minutes Read
644

Comments
Another daunting hour of fighting sleep eyes but still managed to get reading done



Witching Hour


Hour 18 - 12 a.m.

Time Began
12:10 a.m.

Name of Book
The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen

Pages Read this hour  150
50


Minutes Read this hour
40

Total Pages
458

Total Minutes Read
604

Comments
Even though I’m struggling with my heavy eyes, this is the most pages I have read in one setting…..

Olivia sound asleep

Hour 17 - 11 p.m.


 

Time Began
11:15 p.m.

Name of Book
The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen

Pages Read this hour   
28


Minutes Read this hour
40

Total Pages
408

Total Minutes Read
564

Comments
Snacks of White Cheddar Popcorn & M&M’s to help me concentrate




Saturday, April 27, 2013

Hour 16 - 10 p.m.

Time Began
10:15 p.m.

Name of Book
The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen

Pages Read this hour
37


Minutes Read this hour
45

Total Pages
380

Total Minutes Read
524

Comments
Fighting Sleep – my eyes are very heavy

How I am feeling 

Hour 15 - 9 p.m.



Time Began
9:20 p.m.

Name of Book
The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen

Pages Read this hour
24


Minutes Read this hour
40

Total Pages
343

Total Minutes Read
479

Comments
The storyline has got me hooked


Rollo's turn now

Hour 14 - 8 p.m.

Time Began
8:17 p.m.

Name of Book
The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen

Pages Read this hour
3


Minutes Read this hour
5

Total Pages
319

Total Minutes Read
439

Comments
Returning home from Panera Bread – sidestop at Sonic for a Cherry Limeade and a Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper




Hour 13 - 7 p.m.

Time: 7:05 p.m.

Name of Book: The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen

# of Pages read this hour: 34

# of minutes read this hour: 35

total pages read: 350

Total minutes read: 468

Comments: This book is very intense and I am so glad Jenn warned me that it was. For supper we were going to CiCi however too many people and noise so we came to Panera Bread instead delicious

Hour 12 - 6 p.m.

Supper

Mid-Event Survey


1)       How are you doing? Sleepy? Are your eyes tired?  Yes and Yes

2)       What have you finished reading? Dead until Dark by Charlaine Harris

3)       What is your favorite read so far? Dead until Dark by Charlaine Harris

4)       What about your favorite snacks? The Snacks have been delicious - my fav is the Thin Mint Puppy Chow

5)       Have you found any new blogs through the readathon? If so, give them some love!
Cheerleaders from Team Panda, Tiffany  and  Jenn , my BFF
and  Richard