24 Hour Read-a-thon Progress Post

 

The day has come and here we go! I'm (hopefully) awake and getting caffeinated! I have my book stack (see below) and will be aiming for 2 books! Lately, I've been a slow reader so I'm not going to push myself, I just am going to enjoy the experience! I'll be updating in chunks and participating in as many challenges as I can. I will probably read here and there amongst these selections, I know my book A.D.D. will probably kick in at some point. If I add or swap a book with another one I'll update that too. 

My theme for this readathon is "spooky/suspenseful" reads. 

Snackage has been procured and or cooked/baked and ready for action! I have fruit, veggies (with dip), brownies, baked bread, soft pretzels and popcorn! Lots of fluids too! Caffeine, H20, tea and seltzer waters! I am so very ready and will be super carbed up! 

Update 1: Starting Time 7am CST-11am CST

Book(s) 

Pages Read: The Pram was 57 pages. I am on chapter 29 in Head Like a Hole that makes it 143 pages. So a total of 200 pages read so far. 

Snacks/Beverages: Coffee with chocolate caramel creamer, and water. Home made bread with butter and Jam. An orange. 

Notes: The Pram was good. I was a bit disappointed by the ending, but it was still a good read. I'll post a review soon. Head Like a Hole is a complete mystery to me, I'm not sure what the heck is going on but I do like it! I'm pleasantly confused! 

Update 2: 11am-2:30pm

Book(s) 

Pages Read: Starting pg: 143 HLAH Finished Head Like A Hole for 233 pages this block

Total pages read: 433 

Total Books Read: 1 novella and 1 book

Snacks/Beverages: Water with pineapple strawberry Mio. Chicken nuggets and fries. small slice of brownie (CALORIES DO NOT COUNT TODAY!!)

Notes: Head Like a Hole was good, confusing but good. I am going to take a small nap (about an hour) and then head into my next book. 

Update 3:  3:30pm-7:30pm

Book(s) 

 Starting with the Story The Life of Chuck-FINISHED

Started on page 1

Pages Read This Block: 78 pages

Total Pages so Far: 511 pages

Total Read So far: 1 novella, 1 book, 1 short story

Snacks/Beverages: Water. Nachos, more nuggies...

Notes: I am slowing down a bit and going to try to ease back on the snackage just a bit. I'm going to take a wee little break and see if that "palate cleanser" helps be get back into the groove again. 

Update 4: 8:30pm-11:00pm

Book(s) Finished 

Pages Read: 346

Total Pages: 857

Total Read So Far: 2 books, 1 novella and 1 short story

Snacks/Beverages: Yogurt covered raisins, water. 

Notes: I love this book. This is my maybe 10th re-read of this book. I'm starting to get sleepy but I'm going to go further. 

Update 5:  12am-2:30am

Book(s) 

Pages Read:  20 measly pages. 

Snacks/Beverages: I tried tea and a little coffee

Notes: Okay, I made it until about 2:30am ish. I tried to stay up. A "lil nap" turned into bedtime. But I am not upset! I did pretty good this readathon! 

FINAL UPDATE:

Total Books Read: 2 books, 1 novella and 1 short story