Rah Rah Readathon! Once again, Dewey’s readathon is here! The event is starting in about 15 minutes, so you still have time to join for kickoff!
Opening Meme
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
La France – where it is overcast and not too hot (my perfect reading weather).
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Probably Joss Whedon’s Fray – I’ve been looking forward to that forever!
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
Nutella (obviously).
4) Tell us a little something about yourself!
I’m Kay and I’ve been blogging about books since 2009 and – in that time – I’ve done a lot of readathons (and loved each and every one). My reading companion on today’s readathon is my massive hound, Odin.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today?
For this year’s Readathon… I am doing 1000% comic books! I love graphic novels and the readathon is a perfect opportunity to binge read them. They make you feel great too, as you manage to get a LOT of them done in the 24 hours!
What’cha reading?
On my list so far:
- Kill my Mother by Jules Feiffer
- V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
- Batman: the Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller
- Fray by Joss Whedon
- Iron Man Noir by Scott Snyder
- Y: the Last Man by Brian K Vaughn
- Velvet by Ed Brubaker
Since my post yesterday, I’ve received a lot of suggestions on twitter for other graphic novels to check out – so I may be adding to this list, with the help of Marvel Unlimited and Comixology!
Updates
Hour 1: I’m starting with Velvet by Ed Brubaker! I’ve read the first issue already, so I know I am going to love it 🙂
Hour 4: I finished and loved Velvet – it was all the James Bond/Black Widow/spy-assassin awesomeness that I expected. Only now I am desperate
Hour 7: So, I took some time off to make cookies (because WHY NOT) and have only gotten a few chapters through Fray. I really like it so far – it’s Buffy… but with flying cars. Oh, and the intro by Jeph Loeb. Wow – that was amazing.
Hour 12: I’ve made it through Fray but don’t think I will manage more today!
Books completed
- Velvet by Ed Brubake
- Fray by Joss Wheson
Challenges
Hour 2: Classics words of wisdom (A Literary Odyssey)
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde was one of those books that… transformed me as a teenager. It was witty and dark and subversive – it made me run out and find out everything I could about Oscar Wilde. He was a man unfortunately born in the wrong era, yet he managed so much in spite of that. This quote from Dorian Gray makes me think about the author, his life, my own life – and how little we know about the people we know. Secrets, my friends.
Hour 3: Four seasons (Bart’s Bookshelf)
My 4 seasons of #readathon! (Fire seemed like the most apt description of summer ) #minichallenge4s A photo posted by Kay (@darlinbooksnpins) on
Hour 7: Treasure Hunt
From left to right: a whole bunch of trees, a scary ax and snow!
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How did I forget about the Readathon!!? Ah well – enjoy! LOVE the theme!!!!!!!!
Mmmmm nutella sounds like the best snack, and comics seems like a really great way to stay motivated and keep getting small victories as you finish each one! Happy reading!
amckiereads recently posted…Brief Thoughts on November Nonfiction Reads (2)
A comic book Readathon sounds like a blast! I hope your day is fabulous. #TeamPopper will be cheering you on. #Pow #Zing #Zowie (I’m not very good at comic hashtags, forgive me!)
Katie @ Words for Worms recently posted…Literary Love Connection: Sinners and Saints
Great idea doing a comic Readathon! and your pictures are very nice, love your entry for 4 seasons! Happy reading. #TeamMrPopper
CaroG recently posted…Spring 2015: Dewey’s 24 hours Readathon: Hour 2
It’s hour 7! Keep on reading! #TeamMrPopper
I love the all comics readathon! I have a few in my stack, but they are interspersed with some other books.
Keep on rocking those comics!
#TeamPopper
Lindsey recently posted…The 24 Hour Readathon: The First Twelve
Irene from Team Mr. Popper here. I hope you’re enjoying the readathon so far. Please remember that it’s all about having fun, so if you feel more like snacking than reading, then go ahead. This event is the perfect excuse for snacking!
I’m sure you’ll reach your goal. You can do this!
Good luck in my challenge 🙂 I hope you enjoy V for Vendetta!
Irene recently posted…Dewey’s Readathon: Mini-challenge – Treasure Hunt
Hey Kay! I’m also Kay and I’m here to cheer for you from Texas. You’re making cookies!! Good job. Nice break. Enjoy the rest of your day and happy reading!!
Kay recently posted…Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon? Yes, please!!
Fray sounds pretty delightful. What are you reading now? I hope you’re still enjoying your readathon!
amckiereads recently posted…Brief Thoughts on November Nonfiction Reads (2)
Great Treasure Hunt post!
CaroG recently posted…Spring 2015: Dewey’s 24 hours Readathon: Hour 14
Grab a snack, dance a jig, it’s Hour 17! You can do it! I know this hour gets difficult (for me, at least). Hope you’re having a great time with your books! #TeamPopper
Elizabeth recently posted…Readathon! Spring 2015
The readathon has been great so far. It is really quiet now. I can hear my cat snoring. I am going mix in some comics in the next read-a-thon. Any recommendations?
We are in the homestretch. Don’t forget to move around a bit. Best of luck in achieving your read-a-thon goals. Happy reading! #TeamMrPopper