It’s Readathon Day!

So!

Despite being MIA lately, I realized my very favorite event — the Readathon, of course — was happening this weekend, and I could not bring myself to miss it. So here I am, ready to read!

My goal for the day: get through as many library books and/or short, potentially donate-able books . . . → Read More: It’s Readathon Day!

Sunday Salon: Readathon Wrap-Up

Whew, the Readathon is over, for now! First I have to say, thank you, thank you, thank you to the fantastic organizers, my super-human co-Cheerio Trish, and our amazing cheerleaders. You guys did such a wonderful job!!

I’d love to catch up with everyone today, but instead I’ll be studying like mad and then . . . → Read More: Sunday Salon: Readathon Wrap-Up

Dewey’s Read-A-Thon Mini-Challenge: Hodge-Podge Proposals

Welcome, Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-A-Thon participants! Need a break from reading or cheering? Then why not try your hand at a hodge-podge proposal? You could win one of the fabulous Read-A-Thon prizes…and have a little fun, I hope!

Here’s what you must do to participate in the Hodge-Podge Proposals Mini-Challenge. First, grab a pen . . . → Read More: Dewey’s Read-A-Thon Mini-Challenge: Hodge-Podge Proposals

Readathon Updates: October 2011

Already read my intro? Skip to the updates!

It’s Readathon time!! Last week I showed everyone my planned reading and blogging places. Well, my plans have changed a bit; I’m now visiting my parents, so I’ll be reading from their fabulous couch instead! There’s also a big slouchy armchair near the . . . → Read More: Readathon Updates: October 2011

Sunday Salon: The Read-A-Thon Approacheth! and More!

Winner of Another Bad-Dog Book!

First order of business is to announce the winner of the signed copy of Another Bad-Dog Book by Joni B. Cole. It goes to…

Amy!

Congratulations! Winner has been notified and has 48 hours to respond. If you enjoy essays, especially humorous ones about life, this . . . → Read More: Sunday Salon: The Read-A-Thon Approacheth! and More!

Sunday Salon: Cheerleader Sign-Ups, New Acquisitions, and #wordverify!

Today is an exciting day! I have three fabulous things to share with you. I’ll jump right in.

Read-A-Thon Cheerleader Sign-Ups

That’s right, today sign-ups begin for cheerleaders for the October 22nd Read-A-Thon! After cheering for several past Read-A-Thons, this year I’m co-chairing the cheerleading committee with the fabulous Trish. We’re so excited!

The . . . → Read More: Sunday Salon: Cheerleader Sign-Ups, New Acquisitions, and #wordverify!

Spring into Summer Read-a-Thon: Updates & Minichallenges

Sorry for the double post today! If you’re looking for the Reading Buddies wrap-up for Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer, just scroll down a bit…it’s the next post in line.

Today at 10am EST I start the Spring into Summer Read-a-Thon! Hosted by Enna Isilee of Squeaky Books, the . . . → Read More: Spring into Summer Read-a-Thon: Updates & Minichallenges

Sunday Salon: Stuff and Things

This Sunday, as I slowly recover from the ewwy cold that seems to be going around, I have a few miscellaneous things to share!

First, I’ve recently set up shop on Tumblr. I’m still trying to figure out how, exactly, it works, but I like what I’ve seen so far. I’m calling it . . . → Read More: Sunday Salon: Stuff and Things

Readathon Wrap-Up: April 2011

Whew! The Readathon is over, and after a few hours’ sleep, I’m awake. I made it to hour 22 before I fell asleep in my reading chair; when I woke up, I threw in the towel and climbed into bed. I could’ve kept going, but I was reading at a snail’s pace and wouldn’t . . . → Read More: Readathon Wrap-Up: April 2011

Readathon Updates: April 2011

For the last Readathon, I posted separate updates every few hours. This year, I’m borrowing Amanda’s strategy of keeping one post and updating it periodically. That way I won’t fill up anyone’s reader or inbox any more than usual. For an overview of the day as well as minichallenges, scroll down!

And with . . . → Read More: Readathon Updates: April 2011