Are you ready?
October 23, 2009
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Posted by Heather
For the readathon?? There is still time to sign up, go do it now! It is SO MUCH FUN and NOT TO BE MISSED. Seriously. You’ll be sorry if you do! Although if you have to work and stuff, I totally understand and will miss you horribly.
So, I’ve been assessing my pile, which has quickly grown to the height of my knee. I’m thinking I may have too many books in my pile and that it may need culling. But what do I pull out! I have a pretty even mix of YA dystopian, graphic novels, and a little bit of miscellaneous thrown in like a mystery, a couple of foodie books, and even a manga. Which, by the way, how the HECK to do you read true MANGA because dude, WTF this stuff looks like it reads backwards. I’m talking of Cirque du Freak by the way. And yes, I am an idiot, thanks for reminding me.
So, yeah, here is what I am thinking of keeping:
- Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld because I promised Kelly
- The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness because I promised ME
- Chicken with Plums by Marjane Satrapi because dude, it will take like 30 minutes to read it
- How to Buy a Love of Reading by Tanya Egan Gibson because I have wanted to read it since I saw it on the library shelf weeks ago!
- Uglies by Scott Westerfeld because I read the first couple of chapters already and I really, really, REALLY want to get back to it
- and I’d really like to finish The Kingmaking by Helen Hollick which is so good and I haven’t had time to really read 0n it this week thanks to all the sickies in the house
In other news, I think I have secured babysitters for the kids for most of Saturday, so I will hopefully only have the hubby to deal with. Which shouldn’t be hard, I’ll just stick in a movie for it and he’ll be out of my hair too. I am really looking forward to spending the day curled up in my reading chair and at the computer with you guys. I’ve missed you all so much this week! I really need to do some blog hopping and see what all you healthy peoples have been up to this week! I’ll definitely see yous all tomorrow! And possibly tonight, if you’re on Twitter!
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Categories: Books, Reading Challenges
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Tags: Books, readathon, Reading Challenges
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What you should do is take some time tonight to help him learn how to stick a movie in for HIMSELF and help him make a movie pile, then you won’t have to deal with him at all!
I would go ahead and keep all the books in the pile, myself, and just use the list you made as a reminder of what books you REALLY want to get to. It is helpful to have lots, though, in case some aren’t really calling to you.
BTW, SO EXCITED for the Readathon!
.-= Jen – Devourer of Books´s last blog ..Library Loot – October 23, 2009 =-.
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I’m almost ready. I just need to pile up my books and grab some cash from the bank because I’m low and thinking that I might order in Chinese for dinner tomorrow night.
.-= sassymonkey´s last blog ..Deweys 24 Hour Readathon Snacks =-.
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I’m getting excited, too! I have Leviathan and Chicken With Plums on my shelf, and hope to read both of those as well as 3-4 more at least.
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..Shelves and Africa =-.
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It sounds like you’re set for the read-a-thon! Uglies is in my pile and I’ve been thinking about adding The Knife of Never Letting Go. It kind of feels like Christmas, the way we’re waiting for the read-a-thon to begin.
.-= Vasilly´s last blog ..What My Children Are Reading, October 22, 2009 =-.
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I’m so glad everyone is feeling better and you’re all set to participate! Your list sounds fantastic. I haven’t pared mine down at all. I’ve even started looking at the shelves to see if I can add to it when I already know I can’t read all I have! LOL!
.-= Meghan´s last blog ..Review: Fragile Eternity, Melissa Marr =-.
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Oh, that’s a great pile of books! I have read all of them but one. Well, and The Kingmaking. I own that, but haven’t read it yet! I am so glad you are going to be around!
.-= Kailana´s last blog ..The City and The City by China Mieville =-.
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I think I’m pretty ready, although my book list changes by the hour.
.-= Nicole´s last blog ..Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before, by David Yoo =-.
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I want to read Chicken and Plums! My hubby loved the Uglies series and grabbed Leviathan as soon as it came in our house. Have fun with the read-a-thon.
.-= Kathy´s last blog ..Review: Angels =-.
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I’m starting early – tonight, in fact – cause all four kids will be gone on sleepovers! Can’t wait – great stack you’ve got there!
.-= Carrie K.´s last blog ..Time for the 24-Hour Read-a-thon! =-.
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I’m sooo excited to get started!!! And manga, yep, read it backwards. I read one in grad school and that was enough for me. Nearly painful. lol Great pile! I’m going to the library after work to add to my pile. More essays and more graphic novels.
.-= Andi´s last blog ..Personally: Pregnancy Spoiledness =-.
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Keep the pile. During the readathon, when it’s time to choose a book, just close your eyes and pick one!
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Sounds like a great pile of books. I’m intrigued about the Manga now, I haven’t tried it yet, it it sounds interesting.
I have one kid out of the house spending the night with a friend. The four-year-old will be at home, but so will DH so I should be good for tomorrow. It’s supposed to be raining here so I think DS will play playstation and Wii and DH will play on the computer. I already told them I am reading all day!
Good luck – I look forward to your updates.
.-= Crystal F´s last blog ..Book choices for the Readathon =-.
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I don’t know. Husbands can be a total pain. Next time there’s a readathon, I’m getting a hotel room. That’s the only way it will work for me and – bonus – my husband doesn’t mind paying for me to have a night alone, now and then. Have fun!!!!!!
.-= Bookfool, aka Nancy´s last blog ..The Maze Runner by James Dashner -YA Dystopian Challenge read #2 =-.
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I’m super excited, as this is my very first read-a-thon!! I have a few stacks ready to go, but no list. I’m too fickle and hate to add to the pressure of just staying awake from 7 to at least midnight. I need to go sleep. It’s after 10 and I’m wiped out. It was a long week and I barely got any blog-hopping in. I’ll be so far behind after this weekend, but that’s life. Glad y’all are feeling better.
Bookfool – you and I should plan a trip next read-a-thon so we can hang out together and read. Then hike and take pix the day after. Hmmm, something to ponder, eh?
.-= Les in NE´s last blog ..Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-thon =-.
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Now Heather you know sticking him front of the tv isn’t helping his development
Good luck today, so excited to begin!
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Leviathan! Steampunky goodness in all its glory.
LiyanaLand!
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