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Monday's Minutes

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“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.  All book covers are linked to Goodreads unless otherwise noted.
Currently Reading:

  • Shift by Hugh Howey


Finished:

  • Redshirts by John Scalzi
  • The Last Girl by Joe Hart


Total pages read this week: 686
Total books for the year: 45 of 50.  Dewey’s 24-Hour #ReverseReadathon was this weekend.  Though I only finished one book during the readathon, I did get through half of Shift.
 

Dewey's 24 Hour #ReverseReadathon – Final Update!

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We’ve made it through the Dewey’s 24-Hour #ReverseReadathon!

  • Total Pages Read: 416
  1. How would you assess your reading overall? I didn’t read a whole lot (about 90 pages less than the last readathon), but I did finish one book and get halfway through another, so I feel like this readathon was a success for me.
  2. Did you have a stategy, and if so, did you stick to it? Nope.  I winged it the whole time.
  3. What was your favorite snack? String cheese!
  4. Wanna volunteer for our next event? Maybe….

I still miss readathoning in Texas, because of the start and end time, but I’m really looking forward to the next readathon in October, regardless!

Dewey's 24 Hour #ReverseReadathon – First Update!

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We’ve made it through 16 hours of Dewey’s 24-Hour #ReverseReadathon and I, though I said I would post an update at 1 AM PST, I fell asleep! I woke up about 15 minutes ago, in time to post this update.

  • Pages Read: 282
  • Books Read: Redshirts by John Scalzi and Shift by Hugh Howey
  • Yummy in my Tummy: Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken with broccoli and rice.

Until my final update, at 5 pm PST, I’ll continue reading Shift and whatever other books I decide to read.
Whether you’re participating in the readathon or not, what book(s) are you currently reading?

Dewey's 24-Hour #ReverseReadathon

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Dewey’s 24-Hour Reverse Readathon officially started a little more than 30 minutes ago at 8 PM EST. Since I’m in California, it was at 5 PM, and I was still on the bus headed home from work.  I kicked things off with The Shift by Hugh Howey, and now I’m listening to Redshirts by John Scalzi.
Here are my answers to the opening survey:

  • 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? I didn’t make a stack for this readathon.  Instead, I’m winging it, but I’m enjoying The Shift by Hugh Howey the most right now.
  • Which snack are you looking forward to the most? I’m going to make popsicles out of guava juice, since I haven’t yet enjoyed those this Summer.
  • Do you have a #ReverseReadathon plan of attack? Nope.  I know I won’t make it the entire 24 hours, but I’m going to try to stay awake for as long as I can tonight.  It’s not often that I get the opportunity to stay up well beyond the witching hour reading like I used to when I was kid during Summer vacation.  I might even make a fort in my living room.
  • Are you doing the readathon solo or with others?  I’m never alone as long as my furbaby, Dresden is around to use me as furniture.  The Boyfriend might join me tomorrow, but he’s out doing that crazy socializing thing right now.

My first update will be at 1 AM PST.  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 July 26th  – August 1st.
  • This was a slightly slower week, and I’m ok with that.  I think I needed it.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 4/5
  • Steps: 44,814
  • Miles: 18.44
  • Total Miles: 418.50
  • Active Minutes: 213

Monday's Minutes

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“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.  All book covers are linked to Goodreads unless otherwise noted.
Currently Reading:

  • Redshirts by John Scalzi
  • The Last Girl by Joe Hart
  • Shift by Hugh Howey


Finished:

  • How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell
  • Wizard and Glass by Stephen King

 
Total pages read this week: 377
Total books for the year: 43 of 50.  It’s nearly August, and I only have 7 more books to finish to meet my goal. I won’t increase my goal until I actually hit 50 books, though. I don’t want to pressure myself into reading shorter books.
What are you reading this week?

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for July 19th  – 25th.
  • I love my new job, and I love that I’m getting a lot more steps every day!
  • I’m now logging my food and tracking my weight, BMI, and body fat percentage.  I won’t put any of that info in these posts, but I am much more serious about improving my health and fitness. I might add how much weight I’ve lost each week, but I haven’t made a decision about that quite yet.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 2/5
  • Steps: 49,952
  • Miles: 20.56
  • Total Miles: 400.06
  • Active Minutes: 153

Monday's Minutes

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“Monday’s Minutes” is a weekly post in which I track my bookish life.  All book covers are linked to Goodreads unless otherwise noted.
Currently Reading:

  • How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell
  • Redshirts by John Scalzi
  • Wizard and Glass by Stephen King

 
Total pages read this week: 619
Total books for the year: 41 of 50.  The #24in48 Readathon was this weekend, and I’m nearly finished with Wizard and Glass, and halfway through Redshirts! I’ll finish Wizard and Glass sometime this week, and hopefully How to Do Nothing, as well.
What are you reading this week?

#24in48 Readathon – Nighty Night, Y'all!

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We have reached the end of the 24 in 48 readathon.  I’m going to bed after a well-deserved weekend of reading.

Final Update
I listened to nearly half of Redshirts while I ignored the rest of the world.  I also spent quite a bit of time reading Wizard and Glass, but I’m still about 150 pages from the end.

While I didn’t meet my goal of finishing 3 books, and I didn’t get anywhere near reading for 24 hours, I did have a great time, and I turned more pages than I would have this weekend without the readathon. I know I’ll finish Wizard and Glass this week, probably by Tuesday.
In the Middle of Reading:

  • Wizard and Glass by Stephen King
  • Redshirts by John Scalzi


Total Pages Read: 247
Time Read: 6 hours 2 minutes
Total Time Read: 14 hours and 3 minutes
Goodnight, Y’all!

#24in48 Readathon – Hour 36!

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Only 12 more hours to go until we reach the end of the 24 in 48 readathon.

Update #3
I did not finish Wizard and Glass before I fell asleep.  Not even close.

I’ve got some cleaning to do today, so I will be switching over to an audiobook.  Most likely Redshirts by John Scalzi.
Current Reads:

  • Wizard and Glass by Stephen King


Total Pages Read: 21
Time Read: 31 minutes
Total Time Read: 8 hours and 1 minute
My final update will be at 9 pm Pacific time. Happy reading!