Saturday, October 24, 2009

Dewey's Read-a-Thon - Hour 13

1. What are you reading right now?  Fade To Black - Heather Kuehl


2. How many books have you read so far? Completed 3 and have 2 still open.

3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon? The Dangerous Book For Demons - Angie Fox

4. Did you have to make any special arrangements to free up your whole day? Nah, I been reading off n on most of the day what time I wasn't doing challenges.  :)

5. Have you had many interruptions? Yes  How did you deal with those? Mom called, Hubby Brought home Dinner, Dogs needed to potty, bathroom breaks.

6. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far? That the time is flying by!  I had no idea it would go by so fast!

7. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year? Heck no I am totally enjoying it as is!

8. What would you do differently, as a Reader or a Cheerleader, if you were to do this again next year? Line up more books!  I honestly had no idea I would complete 1 book let alone 3 so far.  I have already had to pull more from my TBR list.  I am loving this!

9. Are you getting tired yet?  Not really

10. Do you have any tips for other Readers or Cheerleaders, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered? No I am having a hard time blogging every hour but no worries since that was not a requirement.  :)

Dewey's Read-a-Thon - Hour 10

Current Books:
Do-Over - Niki Burnham (166/229)
Speak - Laurie Halsa Anderson (20/198)

Title of book(s) Completed:
Eden's Hell - Dawne Dominique
Killer Takes All - Erica Spindler

Number of books read in since you started: 4

Pages read since last update:
99
91
25
133
75

Running total of pages read since you started: 423

Amount of time spent reading since last update: 20 minutes actual reading time. Been playing challenges and ate lunch.

Running total of time spent reading since you started: (keep track of this one to be eligible for a prize!) 150 minutes

Mini-challenges completed:
Hour 1
First Timer
Where in the world are you
Name that Book
Beths Food Challenge
Seymour
Who Keeps You Company
Obsession

Other participants you’ve visited:
Beth Fish Reads
Good Books & Wine
True Harbour
Aphazia
Just One More Thing…
Karen

Prize you’ve won:

Dewey's Read-a-Thon - Feed Me Seymour

This passage is from
Do-Over by Niki Burnham Page 87

"I pick up my fork and poke it into a frenchfry. While I munch on it--and wow,salty--I eyeball the hunk of breaded mystery meat on my plate. My dad says it's a schnitzel and Georg tells me I'll like it, but I dunno."

Dewey's Read-a-Thon - Mini-Challenge: Collection Obsession

Not only do I have a reading obsession but we collect and watch numerous DVD's as well.  This is only one rack of DVD's. We have crates upon crates of them!  lmao

Dewey's Read-a-Thon - Mini-Challenge ~ Who Keeps You Company?


This is an adorable photo of my neice reading me one of her Scooby Doo books. She is perched on the edge of my desk pretending to be a teacher. lol

Dewey's Read-a-Thon - Eat to Read Mini-Challenge

I've been munching down on a can of Viena Sausage, 2 slices of Peppridge Farm Fudge Cake, and a coupla cans Diet Dew.

Got some chips, raisins, and peanuts for later. lol

Dewey's Read-a-Thon Hours 6 & 7

Current Books:
Do-Over - Niki Burnham (91/229)
Speak - Laurie Halsa Anderson (20/198)


Title of book(s) Completed:
Eden's Hell - Dawne Dominique
Killer Takes All - Erica Spindler

Number of books read in since you started: 3

Pages read since last update:
99
91
25
133

Running total of pages read since you started:348

Amount of time spent reading since last update: 50 minutes actual reading time. Had to do some housework. lol

Running total of time spent reading since you started: (keep track of this one to be eligible for a prize!) 130 minutes

Mini-challenges completed:
Hour 1
First Timer
Where in the world are you
Name that Book
Beths Food Challenge

Other participants you’ve visited:
Beth Fish Reads
Good Books & Wine
True Harbour
Aphazia
Just One More Thing…
Karen

Prize you’ve won:

Dewey's Read-a-Thon Hour 5

Current Books:
Do-Over - Niki Burnham (91/229)
Speak - Laurie Halsa Anderson (20/198)

Title of book(s) Completed since last update: Eden's Hell - Dawne Dominique

Number of books read in since you started: 3

Pages read since last update:
99
91
25

Running total of pages read since you started:215

Amount of time spent reading since last update: 10 minutes actual reading time. Had to do some housework. lol

Running total of time spent reading since you started: (keep track of this one to be eligible for a prize!) 80 minutes

Mini-challenges completed:
Hour 1
First Timer
Where in the world are you
Name that Book

Other participants you’ve visited:
Beth Fish Reads
Good Books & Wine
True Harbour
Aphazia
Just One More Thing…
Karen

Prize you’ve won:

Dewey's Read-a-Thon Hour 4

Current Books:
Do-Over - Niki Burnham (66/229)
Speak - Laurie Halsa Anderson (20/198)

Title of book(s) Completed since last update: Eden's Hell - Dawne Dominique

Number of books read in since you started: 3

Pages read since last update:
99
91

Running total of pages read since you started:190

Amount of time spent reading since last update: 40 minutes actual reading time

Running total of time spent reading since you started: (keep track of this one to be eligible for a prize!) 70 minutes

Mini-challenges completed:
Hour 1
First Timer
Where in the world are you

Other participants you’ve visited: Beth Fish Reads

Prize you’ve won:

Dewey's Read-a-Thon Post - Hour 3

Current Books:
Eden's Hell - Dawne Dominique(Page 143/204)
Do-Over - Niki Burnham (56/229)

Title of book(s) Completed since last update:

Number of books read in since you started: 2

Pages read since last update:99

Running total of pages read since you started:99

Amount of time spent reading since last update: 30 minutes actual reading time

Running total of time spent reading since you started: (keep track of this one to be eligible for a prize!) 30 minutes

Mini-challenges completed:
Hour 1
First Timer
Where in the world are you

Other participants you’ve visited: Beth Fish Reads

Prize you’ve won:

Dewey's Read-A-Thon - Hour 2

OK so I got a late start..overslept by an hour need to get started.

We're gonna begin with an e-book I want to finish up first because I am smack in the middle of it and dont wanna drop it. lmao

Will try to update every hour!

Current Book:Eden's Hell - Dawne Dominique(Page 100/204)
Title of book(s) read since last update:
Number of books read since you started:
Pages read since last update:
Running total of pages read since you started:
Amount of time spent reading since last update:
Running total of time spent reading since you started: (keep track of this one to be eligible for a prize!)

Mini-challenges completed:
Hour 1
First Timer


Other participants you’ve visited:Beth Fish Reads

Prize you’ve won:

Dewey's Read-A-Thon Hour 1 - Running Behind!

3 facts about me …

I am not a morning person! lol
I love to watch horror movies.
Chinese food is my favorite food.

How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours? 6

Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on blogs)? I want to complete all 6 books.

If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, Any advice for people doing this for the first time?
I am a first timer!

Friday, October 23, 2009

What kind of Horror Movie Are You?





You are a Vampire Movie






You believe that evil isn't exactly black and white. In fact, the dark side can be incredibly seductive at times.

You like vampire movies because they are more morally ambiguous and complicated. Sometimes it can feel so good to be with someone bad.

You like the dance between good and evil. You prefer that the conflict is more nuanced and mental than physical.

Your favorite movies portray a complex villain ... films like Blade, Dracula, and Twilight.

Cat Bowling

Just loved playing this and thought you may like it as well.  Cat Bowling

Here's the highest I could get.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Dewey's Read-a-Thon 2009


Wooooohoooo this Saturday is the big read a thon and it lasts 24 hours!  Wowsers talk about reading til you drop!  lol

This is my first year and I cant wait!  I have several books lined up as well as a couple I plan to finish up during the festivities so bring it on!  Jennifer is ready for the big reading throwdown!

If you would like to join in the fun there is still time to sign up HERE

Here's my tentative list for the big day!

Killer Takes All - Erica Spindler
Speak - Laurie Halse Anderson
Eden's Hell, Dark Diary - Dawné Dominique
Fade to Black - Heather Kuehl
Do-Over - Niki Burnham
Kitty Goes to Washington - Carrie Vaughn

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

In My Mailbox (2)



10/19/09
All Mondays books came from our library used book store! I couldn't resist!
Chopping Spree - Diane Mott Davidson
White Lies - Jayne Ann Krentz
My Immortal - Erin McCarthy
Heart of Texas Volume 3 - Debbie Macomber
74 Seaside Avenue - Debbie Macomber
Mother Eternal Ann Everlastin's Dead - Pat G'Orge - Walker
6th Target - James Patterson
The Pagan Stone - Nora Roberts
The Sanctuary - Raymond Khoury
Skipping Christmas - John Grisham
Do-Over - Niki Burnham

10/20/09
All the following are from Ebay wins that came in today!
Out of the Light/Into the Shadows - Lori Foster/Erin McCarthy
Master of the Moon - Angela Knight
Dead End Dating - Kimberly Raye
The Velvet Chair - Jennifer Stevenson
The Brass Bed - Jennifer Stevenson
No Rest for the Wiccan - Madelyn Alt

For review
Eden's Hell, Dark Diary - Dawné Dominique
Fade to Black - Heather Kuehl

Monday, October 19, 2009

What We're Reading Mondays


This is a meme I am joining in on from J. Kaye's Book Blog.


Books Completed Last Week:
Redneck Cinderella - LuAnn McLane
Scooby-Doo Phonics Box Set - Frances Ann Ladd


Books Plan On Completing This Week:
The Immortal Hunter - Lynsay Sands
Speak - Laurie Halse Anderson
Eden's Hell, Dark Diary - Dawné Dominique
Fade to Black - Heather Kuehl

Sunday, October 18, 2009

How Well Can You Survive?


I found this quiz over on Book Chick City. See how well you'd survive a Zombie Apocalypse!



58%Take Quiz Here