Hour 24 and Final Meme

Since last update:

Strawberry Girl - 50 pgs

Final total:  513 pages
Final total, hours:  8hr 5min reading, 2hr 35min listening to audiobook =  10hr 40min

Books:  Where'd You Go Bernadette - 326 pages, Finished
             The Woman in White (audiobook) - 2hr 35min listening (63 pages)
             My Nest Isn't Empty, It Just Has More Closet Space - 40 pages
             Strawberry Girl - 84 pages

Final Meme

1. Which hour was most daunting for you?  Unfortunately, I gave in and slept for hours 21,22, and 23.
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?  I always recommend mysteries, because they're engrossing.
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?  I'd like to be able to see the books entered into the database.
4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?  I especially like the hourly host/co-host updates with the funny videos, etc. Of course, the mini-challenges are always fun, too.
5. How many books did you read?  1 entire book, and part of 3 others
6. What were the names of the books you read?  See above in this post
7. Which book did you enjoy most?  I thought Where'd You Go Bernadette was very entertaining
8. Which did you enjoy least?  Strawberry Girl (a Newbery winner) - my least favorite of the bunch, but I still liked it.
9. If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?  I didn't cheer too much this time, because I wasn't on an "official" squad.  I only got one cheerleader comment myself.
10. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?  Very likely.  I will read and also do some cheering. 

Once again, a huge thank you to my Read-a-Thon buddy, Laura @ Please Pardon the Interruption.  Your comments always keep me going!  And thanks to the organizers, mini-challengers, etc.  Great reading, everyone.  See you next time!

Hours 20, 21, 22, and 23

Since last update:

Strawberry Girl - 34 pgs

Running total, pages:  463
Running total, hours:  9hr 55min (2hr 35min listening)

O.K, I admit I've been asleep for about the last 3 hours, but I'm back for the last 50 minutes!!  Must add a bit more to that page count!

Hours 18 and 19

Since last update:

My Nest Isn't Empty, It Just Has More Closet Space - 40 pgs
The Woman in White - listened 40 min (approx. 18 pgs)

Running total, pages:  429
Running total, hours:  9hr 25min (includes 2hr 35min listening)

Trying to hang in there...

Hours 16 and 17

Since last update:

The Woman in White - Listened to audiobook 45 min (18 pgs)

Running total, pages:  371
Running total, hours:  8hr 15min (1hr 55min listening)

Oh dear - getting sleepy.  I'm going to try to last 1 more hour before breaking out my traditional post-midnight Cherry Coke Zero!

Hours 13, 14, and 15

Since last update:

Where'd You Go, Bernadette -  71 pgs, Finished

Running total, pages:  353
Running total, hours:  7hr 30min (1hr 10min listening)

Finally finished my first book!  I thought I'd be skipping around more, but I really got into the book.  It's only 9:20 p.m. my time, but I'm feeling a little weary.  Not giving up!  Will just move around for a bit and try to get a second wind. 

Best of Your Reading Year Mini-Challenge

I've read a lot of great books this year, but I'll just pick 3 categories from the mini-challenge:

Best Fiction:  Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter - This book had it all - great characters, fascinating story-line, drama, humor, etc.  I can't wait to read more by this author.

Best Non-Fiction:  Outcasts United by Warren St. John - Fascinating book about a youth soccer team in Georgia made up of refugees.

Best author:  Alexander McCall Smith - A prolific author who never disappoints me when I'm in the mood for a kind, gentle read.

Hours 11 and 12 and Mid-Event Meme

Since last update:

Where'd You Go Bernadette - 61 pgs (am finding this book highly entertaining)

Running total, pages: 282
Running total, hours:  5hr 55min (1hr 10min listening)

1) How are you doing?  OK, but wish I had more energy.  Sleepy?  Yes, a bit - time for tea! Are your eyes tired? A little - may switch to audio for a little while (but I don't want to fall asleep!)
2) What have you finished reading?  Not quite finished with Where'd You Go, Bernadette.
3) What is your favorite read so far?  Liking my current book a lot, but I'm also listening to The Woman in White, which I'm enjoying.
4) What about your favorite snacks?  My unplanned half-bag of Peanut M&M's!
5) Have you found any new blogs through the readathon? If so, give them some love!  A mid-event shout-out to my faithful RAT buddy Laura@Please Pardon the Interruption! Have also visited the blogs of txlady1975, Jenn and the Cats, and Elisabeth@Books Are My Friends.