Author: Rachelle

Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon – Update 1

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I’ve survived the first 8 hours of Dewey’s 24-Hour Readathon and I haven’t fallen asleep on the couch even once!  I’m pretty sure I have the dirty chai from Peet’s to thank for that. Well, the chai AND the amazing books I’ve read so far.

  • Pages Read: 207
  • Books Read: Charlie he Choo-Choo by Beryl Evans, A Leaf on the Wind of All-Hallows by Diana Gabaldon
  • Time Read: 6 hours and 54 minutes
  • Yummy in my Tummy: I had a giant cup of tea, then the large dirty chai with a veggie breakfast burrito from Peet’s for breakfast.  I also had an oatmeal raisin cookie and some hot apple cider around 11:30.

Until my 2nd update, at 9 pm, I’ll continue reading the remaining books on my Goodreads list.


Whether you’re participating in the readathon or not, what book(s) are you currently reading?

Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon

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Dewey’s 24-Hour Readathon has officially started!  I stumbled out of the bed about 20 minutes ago and immediately started the kettle to make myself a giant mug of tea. I was going to have Peet’s be delivered since a readathon is a perfect time for pastries and chai, but I decided that is a good reason to put in my earbuds, start an audiobook, and go for a walk! I’ll be posting my updates every 8 hours, assuming my pile of books keeps me awake.

  • What fine part of the world are you reading from today? I’m in Emeryville, CA.
  • Which book in your stack are you looking forward to the most? For the first time, I have no idea. I put so many great books on my readathon-maybes list, and I have 5 more books from the library.
  • Which snack are you looking forward to the most? Pastries from Peet’s!
  • Tell us a little something about yourself!  Here are 20 somethings about myself.  Also, I have a second fur baby now, Raith:
  • If you participated in the last readathon, what’s one thing you’ll do differently today? I’m going to try reading the books I have on my list in order of shortest to longest.

I usually put my TBR here, but the link to my pile is up above and currently stands at 41 books tall.
My first update will be at 1 pm.  I’ll be tracking how many pages I read and any books I finish.  I’ll also include snacks I’ve nommed, and any musical earworms that have gotten into my head.


Whether you’re participating in the readathon or not, what book(s) are you currently reading? 

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for October 16th – 22nd.
  • I missed a couple of days of walking thanks to my iron getting low enough to make me dizzy.  I’m back on an iron supplement and am fine now.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 4/7
  • Steps: 21,436/40,000
  • Miles: 8.77
  • Total Miles: 460.19
  • Active Minutes: 54/300

Monday’s Minutes

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“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers
  • Prime-Time Health by Dr. William Sears
  • The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
  • Hocus Pocus and the All-New Sequel by A.W. Jantha

Finished:

  • Henrietta and Eleanor by Libby Spurrier
  • Ghosts by M.R. James
  • Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
  • Camp Red Moon by R.L. Stine

Total pages read this week: 264

Total books for the year: 67 of 85. I’m back on track with my reading goal, according to Goodreads. I did a lot of audiobook listening this week, but I’m also nearly done with The All-New Sequel part of Hocus Pocus. I haven’t been feeling well most of the weekend, and have had a terrible headache, so I’m still limiting my screen time.

What are you reading?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for October 9th – 15th.
  • I finished the Trans-Catalina trail on Walking 4 Fun and started the Tour Mont Blanc.
  • I didn’t walk yesterday or do any exercise, breaking my streak of walking every day in October.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 6/7
  • Steps: 35,589/40,000
  • Miles: 14.59
  • Total Miles: 451.42
  • Active Minutes: 187/300

Monday’s Minutes

Published on by Rachelle

“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers
  • Prime-Time Health by Dr. William Sears
  • The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
  • Hocus Pocus and the All-New Sequel by A.W. Jantha

Finished:

  • City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab
  • Amphigorey by Edward Gorey

Total pages read this week: 496

Total books for the year: 63 of 85. I am three books behind schedule, according to Goodreads, and I am trying to catch up. I’m doing what I can to limit my screen time across all of my devices and deliberately choosing to pick up a book instead. It seems to be working so far 🙂

What are you reading?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for October 2nd – 8th.
  • I will likely finish the Trans-Catalina trail on Walking 4 Fun today or tomorrow.
  • So far, I have stuck to my goal of going for a walk every day in October, and it feels great!
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 7/7
  • Steps: 29,175/40,000
  • Miles: 11.95
  • Total Miles: 436.83
  • Active Minutes: 94/300

Monday’s Minutes

Published on by Rachelle

“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers
  • Prime-Time Health by Dr. William Sears
  • The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
  • City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab

Total pages read this week: 67

Total books for the year: 61 of 85. I don’t think I’ve ever read so little in one week since I started this blog. What have I been doing with my time? Working, listening to podcasts, watching “Supernatural.” I’ve also been getting to bed later than usual instead of my normal 30 minutes early so I can relax with a good book. Hopefully, I will get back to my normal routine this week.

What are you reading?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for September 25th – October 1st.
  • I’m a little more than halfway through the Trans-Catalina trail on Walking 4 Fun.
  • I’ve made it my goal to go for a walk every day in October, even if it’s just around the block.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 2/7
  • Steps: 34,078/40,000
  • Miles: 13.95
  • Total Miles: 416.38
  • Active Minutes: 181/300

Monday’s Minutes

Published on by Rachelle

“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers
  • Prime-Time Health by Dr. William Sears
  • The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
  • City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab

Finished:

  • The Envious Siblings and Other Morbid Nursery Rhymes by Landis Blair
  • Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Autobiography by Lemony Snicket

Total pages read this week: 399

Total books for the year: 61 of 85. The Beatrice Letters arrived in the mail, but I decided I needed a break from “A Series of Unfortunate Events” and picked up City of Ghosts.

What are you reading?