Closing Survey

 

1. How did your Readathon go overall? What were the highlights for you? Disappointments? Things you might do differently next time? 

I had a great readathon. I finished all the books I had a goal to finish and enjoyed the time.

2. Are you continuing to read for the rest of the weekend? 

We read every day so, yes, but not more than normal.

3. How many books have you read in this Readathon? How many have you finished? Which was your favorite? 

I read and finished:

Pedro and Me: Friendship, Loss, and What I Learned by Judd Winick

The Lost Boys by Tim Seeley

No Rules Tonight by Kim Hyun Sook

The Heart: Frida Kahlo in Paris by Marc Petitjean

No Rules Tonight was my favorite. 

4. Do you plan to do other reading events or readathons between now and October 18th (our next Readathon)? 

I belong to several reading groups.

5. Have you added any tempting books to your TBR during this Readathon? 

I added Good Old-Fashioned Korean Spirit to my TBR.

Hours 13-16

 I read pages 15 in The Heart: Frida Kahlo in Paris by Marc Petitjean and finished it. I started and finished No Rules Tonight by Kim Hyun Sook, reading 204 pages.

I read for 115 minutes

I read 219 pages. 

We made cookies and got in one scary movie for the day too - Friday the 13th.

Halfpoint Survey

 1. How is your Readathon going? Have you finished 12 hours of reading so far?

Good and Nope!

2. Have you eaten real food yet in the past 12 hours? How much water have you drunk so far in the past 12 hours? (Maybe drink some water now just on principle...)

I had breakfast, some coffee, a snack and a little water.

3.Are you doing a Bingo board or other specific challenge during this Readathon? How is that going so far?

Not this time.

4. Have you finished any books so far in this half of the Readathon?

I finished 2 in the first half.

5. Are you on track to finish what you want to this weekend? What are your plans for the next 12 hours?

I'm down to one graphic to finish, so def on track!

Hours 10-12

 

I read 46 pages in The Lost Boys by Tim Seeley and finished it. I read 42 pages in The Heart: Frida Kahlo in Paris by Marc Petitjean.

I read for 101 minutes

I read 88 pages. 

Hours 7-9

I read 126 pages in Pedro and Me: Friendship, Loss, and What I Learned by Judd Winick and finished it. 

I started The Lost Boys by Tim Seeley and read 98 pages.

I read for 167 minutes.

I read 224 pages. 

Opening Survey

 

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in?

All but the very first.

2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time?

I’ve learned to let myself sleep in so I can enjoy the rat. Favorite thing is a day dedicated to reading and seeing everyone’s books.

2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon?

I’d like to read all three graphics on my list and finish The Heart.

3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon?

Cookies!

4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.?

Adjusting a bit but only counting what I read in the 24 hrs.

5. Where are you reading from today?

Starbucks and home.

Closing Survey

1. How did your Readathon go overall?

Pretty good considering I had a headache that cut into reading. 

2.  Are you continuing to read for the rest of the weekend?

A little, yes. We read every day.

3.  How many books have you read in this Readathon? How many have you finished? Which was your favorite?

I read from 5 and finished 4. Saga was my favorite. 

4.  Do you plan to do other reading events or readathons between now and October 18th (our next Readathon)?

Not really, just read like I normally do.

5.  Have you added any tempting books to your TBR during this Readathon?

Thankfully, no. MY TBR needs no help.

Halfpoint Progress Report

1. How is your Readathon going? Have you finished 12 hours of reading so far?

Nope. I had a headache so went to bed just after 12.

2. Have you eaten real food yet in the past 12 hours? How much water have you drunk so far in the past 12 hours? (Maybe drink some water now just on principle...)

Heading to Starbucks now for coffee and food.

3.Are you doing a Bingo board or other specific challenge during this Readathon? How is that going so far?

Nope.

4. Have you finished any books so far in this half of the Readathon?

I’ve finished 2 and am well into a third.

5. Are you on track to finish what you want to this weekend? What are your plans for the next 12 hours?

I am. 4 graphics was my goal along with some reading in my other 2 books. Just gonna camp at Starbucks and enjoy.

 

Opening Survey For the Dewey's 2025 Reverse Readathon

1. How many Dewey's Readathons have you participated in?  

Most of them

2a. If this is not your first Dewey's Readathon, what are your favorite things from past Dewey's readathons? Are you trying anything new or different this time?  

Just a time set aside to just read and enjoy myself.

2b. What are your goals, and what are you looking forward to during this Readathon?

Get through some graphic novels I had planned for the month.

3. What are you looking forward to eating and drinking during this Readathon?  

Ice cream

4. Are you sticking to our official Readathon times or adjusting for your schedule/preferences/etc.?  

Regular schedule. 

5. Where are you reading from today? 

The Woodlands, TX

My TBR

 

Closing Survey

 Closing Survey

1. How many books did you read during this readathon? Did you have any favorites?

5

2. How many books did you finish?

4

3.Did you accomplish your goals for this readathon?

Yep, I had a good time.

4. How did your snacks and meals work out? Are there things you would change about the food and beverages side of your readathon for next time?

We really didn't snack much. We ate meals as planned. Had an easy breakfast and that always helps.

5. Did you enjoy this readathon? What was the most successful part of your readathon? What would you change for next time?

I did. Having a stack of shorter books was nice.

6. Will you be continuing your readathon reading past the end of our official readathon?

Just reading as normal.

All the books we read

Hours 16-18

I read 28 pages Star-Spangled Jesus by April Ajoy and finished it.

I started The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie by Freida McFadden and read 45 pages.

I read for 132 minutes

I read 73 pages. 

Dessert

Our foot pic

Hours 13-15

I read 57 pages Star-Spangled Jesus by April Ajoy.

I read for 109 minutes

I read 57 pages. 

Half-Point Progress Report

 Half-Point Progress Report

1. How many books have you been reading? 

3

2. Have you finished any? Are you on track with respect to your readathon goals so far?

I finished all three. I'm having fun so I'm on track.

3. Have you eaten real food today? (Not just junk food, ACTUAL HEALTHY FOOD) What was your favorite food or beverage so far?

Yep. I had breakfast and lunch.

4. Have you been participating in any of the activities on our social media (sprints, photo challenges, discussion questions, BINGO, etc.)

Not yet. I got a late start so focusing on reading for now.

5. Are you growing sleepy? Do you plan to nap, or stop early, or are you extending the readathon hours to include sleep?

I had a sleepy spell for a bit but rallied after some food.

6. Have you been outside yet today? Have you had much exercise (besides the heavy lifting required to hold your book)?

I walked to and from the car.

7. How is your readathon going, overall?

Going well.

Hours 10-12

 I stated My Alaskan Summer by Corinne Mucha, read 96 pages and finished it

I read 107 pages ib Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson and finished it.

I started This Winter by Alice Oseman, read 115 page and finished it.

I read for 106 minutes

I read 222 pages. 

Hours 7-9

I stated My Alaskan Summer by Corinne Mucha, read 96 pages and finished it

I started Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson and read 133 pages. 

I read for 94 minutes

I read 229 pages. 

Hours 1-6

 I was sleeping. I got up and ate breakfast and am now ready to read.

April 2025 Opening Survey

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

Home, in The Woodlands, TX

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

Sunrise on the Reaping which I have started and adore.

3) Which snacks are you most looking forward to?

Easter candy

4) Tell us a little something about yourself!

I spent all day yesterday at an Craft Fest and am so tired today.

5) What are your goals for this readathon?

Read and enjoy myself.

My TBR