Read-a-thon again!

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So, I signed up again for Dewey's Read-a-thon, to be held this October 24. And I find my inner critic saying "No, you'll barely have enough time to read one book." My inner critic is probably saying this because I only finished 2 and a half books last Read-a-thon, one of them a really short middle-reader. Nevertheless, I am choosing to ignore my pesky inner critic and am determined to join this Read-a-thon. I think my thoughts after last April's read-a-thon aptly explain why.

More than the reading of several books, I loved the sense of community the read-a-thon creates--imagine, book bloggers everywhere reading and cheering each other on. There's nothing more enjoyable than having a bunch of like-minded people engaging in the thing they love at the same time AND being supportive with each other about it. :)

And so, in preparation for October 24, I'm coming up with my reading list. From experience, I think I will just stick to the shorter reads. That way, I'll have a greater sense of accomplishment. Of course, I'm allowing for additions or substitutions to this list. It's a good two weeks away from the Read-a-thon, and who knows what other interesting books I might get between now and then. Not to mention TBR books i might unearth from the disorganized pile in our spare room.

Tentatively, therefore, here's my list:
  1. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien
  2. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
  3. Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller (yep, haven't read this one yet)
  4. The Miracle Worker by William Gibson (nor this one either)
  5. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (I'd like to reread this one because I plan to finally read the next book.)
  6. The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams
  7. Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake
I thought the read-a-thon would be the perfect time to read books that I think I should've read but still haven't. Of course, I'm still open to suggestions.

To the non-read-a-thon-ers (trying to invent a word here): I hope you do get to try it out, at least once. The organizers manage it so well and the community spirit is great. Just in case you're interested, here's the post of the different start times for the read-a-thon, so you can plan your day.

To the read-a-thon-ers: I'm glad to be reading with you again. See you all on the 24th!

Comments

Peter S. said…
Hi, Honey! Good luck on the read-a-thon! I've admired people who keep on participating in this event, since I can't imagine myself reading for 24 hours straight.

By the way, I don't think I can join the discussion on the 28th since it's my mom's birthday. You know how sensitive mothers can get if you're not around for their birthday or during Mother's Day.

How did the Philippine Blog Awards ceremony go? Did you have fun? Did you win? I checked the website and it seems they haven't posted the winners yet.
October 10, 2009 at 10:05 PM
(Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea said…
Have fun; i joined as well, but still need to make my list.
October 10, 2009 at 10:35 PM
fantaghiro23 said…
@Peter - Hi! Actually, can't read 24hrs. straight. Also plan to watch a play that night.:P

Too bad you can't come to the discussion. But I still hope you finish P&P.

The PBA ceremony was fun! But Blooey and I didn't win. Which was ok. Magnetic-rose won in our category.

@Diane - Will look forward to your list!
October 10, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Anonymous said…
Wishing you luck on this challenge, Honey. I don't think I can be up for something like this. Sounds exhausting. Anyway, you go, girl! :)
October 13, 2009 at 8:30 AM
ana r. aug said…
Great list; Hitchhiker's guide is another that I haven't read but should have... I should think about adding it to mine.

Good luck!
October 13, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Martha Eskuchen said…
I'm not familiar with the read-a-thon but will check it out! Thanks!
October 17, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Beth F said…
The Adams books are perfect for the readathon.
October 17, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Dana said…
I've noticed Hitchhiker's Guide on several different lists...that seems to be a very popular choice. Good luck this weekend!
October 21, 2009 at 9:29 AM
Cindy said…
The outsiders sound interesting!
October 22, 2009 at 11:58 AM
fantaghiro23 said…
@Jo - the great thing about the readathon is that it's something you do freely. It can be exhausting, but I think if you like doing it, it's lots of fun.:) Also, I can't read the whole 24 hours, and that seems to be ok with the organizers, so I'm in! As long as I try to read as much as I can.

@anaraug - Hitchhiker's guide is so hilarious that I've decided to read it again!:)

@Martha - I hope you do get to check it out. And join!

@Beth F & Dana - Thank you. And yes, Douglas Adams is light and funny, so it makes sense to read it during the readathon.

@Cindy - The Outsiders has been in my TBR for a while, so it's about time i get to it.:)
October 22, 2009 at 3:19 PM
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