I finally remembered to sign up for Dewey’s 24-hour Read-a-thon, which is set on October 24th 5am Pacific 1pm GMT (erm, Flipper friends, can you tell me what time that is in the Philippines?)
The last read-a-thon was my first, and I think I learned a lot from that, especially in the choice of reading material, so I’m definitely more prepared this time around.
I finished 9 books last time, so this time I’m gunning for 10.
Here’s my list:
1) Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl (children’s book)
2) The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl (children’s book)
3) Esio Trot by Roald Dahl (children’s book)
4) Trese vol. 1 by Budgette Tan and Kadjo Baldisimo (graphic novel)
5) Trese vol. 2 by Budgette Tan and Kadjo Baldisimo (graphic novel)
6) Roles by Siege Malvar (YA)
7) Fruits Basket 1 by Natsuki Takaya (manga)
8) How to Insult and Abuse in Classical Latin by Michelle Lovric (novelty book)
9) The Stranger by Albert Camus (thriller)
10) The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip by George Saunders and Lane Smith (illustrated novel)
and 2 standbys:
Vampyre by Gustav de Wolff (novelty book)
and The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde (illustrated novel)
Will I finish all the books in my list? I don’t know, but I certainly mean to try. Not sure I can pull an all-nighter (groan, I wonder when I can ever do that?) but I’ll definitely read for as long as I can.
Cheers to all the read-a-thoners around the globe!
I loved Roald Dahl as a kid, but haven’t read him since. I’m going to have to do that some day.
Hello, Blooey! One day, I’ll join you guys for this event. I just have too many stuff on my hands and all!
8pm in the Philippines, I think.
@Ronnica – I think you’ll have fun reading Roald Dahl again. I’ve never outgrown him.
His adult short story collections are awesome too!
@Peter- The next one is in April. Maybe then the Flippers can go all out and get together in one place and read all at the same time!
@Myx- Thanks! Haha I’m so crummy at time-telling.
hi blooey! i’ll be joining this year as well! its my first!
good luck to us! :D
Yay! Glad you’re joining Ruby!
This is my first one. I’ve got a ton of different books to choose from and am getting excited to participate. Enjoy your reading!
Have fun! My daughter and I are participating for the second time.
Wow, you read 9 books last time?!? You’re so much faster than I am! Good luck with your goal of 10 this time around!
Such a great morning here in South Alabama, just the perfect time to grab that cup of coffee and read, read, read!!! So keep up the great reading and enjoy!!!
Rebecca
the Transcendentalists team!
Hope you enjoy the read-a-thon! It’s definitely fun to do!
Enjoy!
Amazing list. Hope your having a great readathon!
Way to hang in there! Halfway through – keep it up!
Can you believe we’re past the half way point? It’s gone by so fast! I hope you’re still having fun – enjoy your remaining books :)
I’m popping by to offer some cheering! Not sure if you’re participating, but just in case: read! read! read! ;)
We’re coming up on the final quarter! You’ve done great so far-see it through to the end! You can do it!
I hope you had a great read-a-thon, and read all that you wanted to!
Hi everyone! Thank you so much for the cheers!
My internet was on the fritz all weekend so I couldn’t update. I’m preparing my end-of-event post, should be up soon.