Dewey’s 24-hour Read-a-thon took place on Sunday, Australian time. For those who have somehow managed to miss my incessant posting about it, the event is basically a chance for book geeks across the world to get together and read as much as possible. It is also held in honour of its founder, a book blogger who went by the name Dewey, who passed away several years ago. I participated in my very first read-a-thon in April 2011 and haven’t looked back since.
As usual, things kicked off just as I was winding down.
Dewey’s 24-hour #readathon might have started, but I’m just heading off to bed. Good reading, everyone! See you in 8 hours. 😴
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 23, 2016
Good thing I’m an early riser.
The sun hasn’t yet risen but I have. Ready for the #readathon! If you’re not interested in hearing about it, better mute the hashtag now.
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 23, 2016
But first… breakfast! #readathon
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 23, 2016
It’s important to start the day off properly…
…as the read-a-thon organisers know.
— Dewey’s Read-a-thon (@readathon) April 23, 2016
On page 61 of 691 of The Earthsea Quartet, by Ursula K. Le Guin: #readathon Hour 11 begins. https://t.co/nV0x8oIdJ5
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 23, 2016
There’s a dog snoring on my lap while I #readathon
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 23, 2016
On page 104 of 691 of The Earthsea Quartet, by Ursula K. Le Guin: #readathon Hour 12 begins. https://t.co/qBpAbFvyH8
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 23, 2016
Time for some toast and tea. #readathon
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 23, 2016
Here’s my #readathon buddy. #dewey #dogsofinstagram #cute #dog
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My sweetheart has finally got out of bed & has now stolen my #readathon nest. 😒
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 23, 2016
This caused an appropriate amount of outrage. Still…
@arcadiagt5 Considering he’s walking the dogs & will be cooking my dinner while I spend all day reading, I guess I’ll let him off this time
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
On page 152 of 691 of The Earthsea Quartet, by Ursula K. Le Guin: #readathon Hour 14 begins. https://t.co/d0JpWOffsE
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
Having some trouble fending off yawns, though lunch isn’t too far away. #readathon
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
Having finished the first part of THE EARTHSEA QUARTET, I think it’s time to change #readathon books.
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
The #readathon has just brought to my attention that I have a duplicate book on Mt TBR.
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
It turned out I had a copy of Tehanu both as part of the Earthsea omnibus and as a paperback. Getting rid of the paperback is certainly one quick way of helping to shrink Mt TBR!
Even though the read-a-thon had been in my calendar for months and I knew it was coming up, it still took me a little off guard.
I seem to have forgotten to charge my Kindle for the #readathon. Might be a good time to stop for lunch… & actually get dressed.
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
It took me a little while to decide on my next book, especially with my Kindle temporarily out of action.
On page 13 of 270 of The Opposite of Life, by Narrelle M. Harris: #readathon Hour 16 begins. https://t.co/ad6JjDbqH8
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
Stop. Hammock time. 😆 #readathon
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
The weather was just too glorious to spend all day inside.
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On page 52 of 270 of The Opposite of Life, by Narrelle M. Harris: #readathon Hour 17 begins. https://t.co/AVDdnHIJkc
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
I was starting to overheat in the hammock, so I’m moving my #readathon back inside for a while.
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
On page 112 of 270 of The Opposite of Life, by Narrelle M. Harris: #readathon Hour 18 beg… https://t.co/ufdPZIewgZ
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
Going for Round 2 in the hammock. The sun is beginning to get low, though. #readathon
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
I didn’t last much longer out there. The autumn evenings turn cool quickly.
On page 153 of 270 of The Opposite of Life, by Narrelle M. Harris: #readathon Hour 19 beg… https://t.co/aBVRCkVps7
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
Halfway through Hour 20 of #readathon & I’ve just finished my first book.
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
Not my best effort, I’ll admit. But I was enjoying myself (which is the important thing).
12% done with Widdershins, by Jordan L. Hawk: #readathon Hour 21 begins. https://t.co/vvhQzE3dK9
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
Things slowed up after dinner.
65% done with Widdershins, by Jordan L. Hawk: #readathon Hour 24 begins. https://t.co/upK3GldI2a
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
On the #readathon home stretch now. I don’t think I’ll quite manage to finish my second book, but I’ll certainly try.
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
Dewey’s #readathon has wrapped up & I have wrapped up my second book (albeit a little late).
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
Thanks to @readathon, @estellasrevenge & all the other wonderful #readathon organisers for all the hard work they put into running the event
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
And now to bed 😴
— Elizabeth Fitzgerald (@elizabeth_fitz) April 24, 2016
Again, a big thank-you to Andi of Estella’s Revenge and Heather of Capricious Reader for all the hard work they put into organising and running the event. Truly, these ladies are amazing. Wrangling 1,950 readers is a huge task. Yet, Andi and Heather kept everything going smoothly. They even have a call for volunteers up already for the next read-a-thon.
Which has a date! It will be taking place on 22-23 October 2016. Don’t forget to mark it on your calendar. Even with so many readers, it has a great sense of community. I do hope you’ll join us in October.
Your dogs are so cute!! Glad you had fun!
Thank you! I think my dogs are gorgeous but I’m biased 🙂