Author: Rachelle

Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon – Stay Calm and Read All the Books

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Dewey’s 24-Hour Readathon has officially started!  I stumbled out of the bed a few minutes before 5 am, and immediately started the kettle to make myself a giant mug of tea. I recently learned that I could order Peet’s to be delivered, and decided this would be the perfect day for some pastries and chai. It won’t arrive until around 7 am, but I’m almost as excited for it as I am to get reading. I’ll be posting my updates every 8 hours, assuming my pile of books keeps my 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? The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers.
  • 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’m a huge Outlander fanactic.
  • If you participated in the last readathon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? I’ll be reading a lot more short Middle-Grade Fiction.

I usually put my TBR here, but the link to my pile is up above and currently stands at 49 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 April 17th – 23rd.
  • I was dealing with more insomnia this week, but I managed to get in a second workout yesterday.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 2/5
  • Steps: 11,584
  • Miles: 4.75
  • Total Miles: 198.65
  • Active Minutes: 36

Monday’s Minutes

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

Currently Reading:

  • A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel
  • The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers
  • The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson ed. by Brooks Atkinson

Finished:

  • Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman

Total pages read this week: 308

Total books for the year: 27 of 85. I started a course on edX titled, “The American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century.” The first assigned readings are by Ralph Waldo Emerson, so I ordered The Essential Writings.

What are you reading?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for April 10th – 16th.
  • I didn’t do any workouts this week.  When I wasn’t dealing with insomnia, stomach issues, or other Anxiety-related symptoms, I was resting, and the last thing I wanted to do was exercise.
  • I finally did a short strength-training workout this morning, so that will be counted into next week’s stats.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 0/5
  • Steps: 7,947
  • Miles: 3.27
  • Total Miles: 193.90
  • Active Minutes: 29

Monday’s Minutes

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

Currently Reading:

  • A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel
  • Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman

Finished:

  • A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs by Ben Garrod
  • Harry Potter: A History of Magic by The British Library
  • Junkyard Cats by Faith Hunter

Total pages read this week: 448

Total books for the year: 26 of 85. All three of the books I finished this week are audiobooks. Junkyard Cats was a little bit more serious than I was expecting, but I suppose that’s what I get for not reading the synopsis first. The other two were pure Non-Fiction fun. They made me want to sign up for some kind of a class so that I can stretch my brain a little bit and keep my mind off of the craziness going on IRL. I can’t decide what I want to learn about, though, from the seemingly millions of free options out there, but I’m thinking I want to take some type of Literature class.

What are you reading? What free online classes have you taken, and which ones would you recommend?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for April 3rd – 9th.
  • My stats for this week are embarrassing.  I need to come up with a plan.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 1/5
  • Steps: 8,266
  • Miles: 3.40
  • Total Miles: 190.63
  • Active Minutes: 45

Monday’s Minutes

Published on by Rachelle

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

Currently Reading:

  • A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel
  • Dragons of Spring Dawning by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman

Finished:

  • Lost Books and Old Bones by Paige Shelton
  • My Life with Bob by Pamela Paul
  • Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
  • Anne’s House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery

Total pages read this week: 925

Total books for the year: 23 of 85. Anne’s House of Dreams was exactly what I needed right now. Especially after the horror of Brave New World. I’m going to avoid Sci-Fi, especially Dystopian Sci-Fi, for awhile, and focus on books that make me happy.

What are you reading?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for March 27th – April 2nd.
  • I’m sick and have been stuck at home all week.  I’m not sick enough to be seen by a doctor or tested for the virus, but I’m self-quarantined just in case.
  • Since I haven’t been feeling well, I’ve spent most of my time reading or on the internet.  I’m thinking about doing one of the walking workout DVDs I own to get some much needed exercise, but it might have to wait for now until I’m healthier.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 0/5
  • Steps: 10,566
  • Miles: 4.35
  • Total Miles: 187.23
  • Active Minutes: 14

Monday’s Minutes

Published on by Rachelle

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

Currently Reading:

  • Lost Books and Old Bones by Paige Shelton
  • A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel
  • My Life with Bob by Pamela Paul

Finished:

  • Glass Town by Steven Savile

Total pages read this week: 351

Total books for the year: 19 of 85. My Life with Bob is comforting. A History of Reading is cozy. Lost Books and Old Bones is a wonderful audiobook to settle into when I’m tired. I foresee this kind of reading will continue throughout the next month.

What are you reading?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for March 20th – 26th.
  • My job decided that I am “essential” so I’ve been working all week.  I’m not moving around as much as I normally would during the work day, but I’m getting more steps than I would if I were at home.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 3/5
  • Steps: 26,938
  • Miles: 11.08
  • Total Miles: 182.88
  • Active Minutes: 90