With a bit of weekend still before me, I was able to give twenty-seven hours to the challenge and read seven books. While there were some books I didn’t love, there was nothing I hated either. I pulled together a decent variety of styles and reading levels, though this year I did go for longer books. Which was fine. I also didn’t reduce my to-be-read pile by much since I felt the need to bring home completely different books from the library. Oh, well.
I did like focusing on books that I had heard a lot about, so that I felt less compelled to write reviews and could focus on reactions. Being sleep-deprived has never aided my reviewing — I always put off the posting part — and framing the posts as thoughts instead was rather freeing. Though sometimes I do need to force myself to stop reading, and start posting. Butt In Chair, as they say.
At this point, I could easily keep going, which is a nice way to end. I will continue with checking in on all the participants over the next ten hours, and will be back with a winner on Monday. Thanks to everyone for playing along again!
Wow, 27 hours is a LOT! I didn't get quite that far but I could have kept going as well.
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you did great!!! thanks again for hosting this reading challenge
ReplyDeleteI like that strategy of reading books that don't necessarily need more publicity. Sounds like it worked for you! Well done, Pam!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say thanks for doing this. I never read better than when I read this weekend. I choose better books, I am focused (well, less so this year) and it's a personal challenge. It must be loads of work and it is appreciated. I hope this whole Wall Street journal fiasco doesn't take the focus off this great event. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteWow, 27 hours with a girl scout trip?! That's awesome!!
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