It’s here! It’s time!
Welcome to the January 2017 edition of #24in48! Right now, it’s midnight ET on the official readathon clock, but we’re kicking things off with a bang. If you’re just now discovering the ‘thon or have been unsure of your weekend plans, you can still sign up and do so throughout the weekend.
A few notes as we get started:
- If you’re planning on reading a full 24 hours (or even just trying to get close), make sure you track your time. You can do this a number of ways but the preferred method is with a stopwatch on your phone or computer or the new Bookout app for iOS devices (per a helpful readathoner). If you finish 24 hours of reading, you’ll be eligible to win one of three prize packs, including one just for non-US participants.
- There is ZERO pressure to read for a full 24 hours. Seriously, guys. This is the fifth year I’ve been doing this thing, and I say every time, this is supposed to be fun and low pressure. The goal is to set aside some serious time to read with other like-minded readers.
- Take a break, get some sleep, eat well. This is a marathon, not a sprint.
- Make sure that your sign-up entry is correct (including email and social media/blog URL). If you’re not active on that social platform during the ‘thon, you won’t be able to win any of the amazing prizes we’re giving away. By URL I mean, don’t just type “Twitter” or “Facebook.” I need to be able to find you, so list your username or the URL of your feed (i.e. http://twitter.com/24in48readathon). If you need to update your entry, you can do so by going through the link you received in your confirmation email. If you didn’t get an email and need to update your entry, email me ASAP at 24in48readathonofficial@gmail.com.
- If your name is announced as either a door prize winner or a challenge winner, go over to the Prize page and fill out the form. If you don’t check in there, you’ll miss your shot to win.
- Follow the conversation (which honestly is my favorite part of the ‘thon) on social media. I’ll be posting from @24in48readathon on Twitter, on the official Facebook page, and @24in48 on Instagram and Litsy. You can – and should – use the official hashtag #24in48 everywhere as well.
I’ll be posting here every three hours with challenges and door prize giveaways, so check in early and often.
Let’s start off with an intro survey so we can all get to know each other. Post your answers (or a link to your answers) in a comment below:
- Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
- Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
- Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
- What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
- Tell us something about yourself.
- Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
Three people who complete the survey will win their choice of prize. You have until the midway point, Hour 24 at midnight ET tonight, to enter.
Happy reading, ‘thoners!
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1. Oak Bluff, Manitoba, Canada
2. First time participating in 24in48
3. Twitter and Litsy
4. The Mothers/ Sleeping Giants
5. Lifelong Learner – Mom of one
6. Twitter @reganws
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1.The Netherlands
2. No, this is my first time
3. I found out about it on a list with readathons this year.
4. His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burnet.
5. I have a Daschund
6. Instagram: aplacefarawayblog
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1. Houston, Texas
2. Nope 2nd time
3. Litsy
4. March (vol 1-3)
5. I spent 25 years in the Air Force
6. @anovelobsession on Litsy
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1. Delaware, USA
2. This is my third time!
3. I first heard about it on Booktube when somebody did a TBR video.
4. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir.
5. I go to the library at least once a week, so most of the checkout counter employees know my face lol.
6. I’m on twitter at: @Rachel_Anne7777
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1. Istanbul, Turkey
2. This is my first 24in48 readathon. But I am a seasoned thoner! I’ve done Dewey’s 24 hour readathon for like 10 times.
3. I think I came across an announcement for 24in48 right after Dewey’s readathon last October and marked my calendar 🙂
4. Ice Palace by Norwegian write Tarjei Vesaas
5. I am vegan. I run(5K-10K-Half Marathon).
6. https://www.instagram.com/timguillan/
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Great survey questions, I’m excited to see people’s answers. 🙂 I answered via Twitter, here: https://twitter.com/askirmishofwit/status/822776732411457536
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1. New Jersey
2. First time
3. Litsy
4. The Lightning Queen
5. I’m a librarian
6. Litsy @carbai
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Getting ready to begin and I will start with answering the intro questions:
Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
So I live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
Yes, this will be my second one! I did the one back in June or July can’t remember the month.
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
I am not sure but I think on social media.
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Illustrated Edition! It’s like reading the series for the first time!
Tell us something about yourself.
I am a geeky teacher!
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
Blog: https://brianasgeekylife.wordpress.com
Litsy, Instagram: @Brialyhar
So let’s begin!
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intro survey
Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
I am reading in small village called Rousthøje in the west of Denmark
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
No, this is my first time ever doing the 24in48 readathon
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
I heard about this RaT either from Sleep Less, Read More – Reading Challenges, Events and more! or Seasons of Reading Readathons (closed group) both hosted by Michelle
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
I haven’t really planned which books to read, I have a list of books I need for some other reading challenges I take part in.
Tell us something about yourself.
I love to canoeing and reading in the wilderness.
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
I will be updating on my Goodreads challenge page.
Jane’s Challenges
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1. I’m reading from a cozy on campus apartment in Minnesota. 🙂
2. This is my first 24in48 readathon and I am PUMPED.
3. I just recently joined Litsy, so I heard about it through there!
4. I am most excited about all the books! I’m going for a #ReadersResist theme with some palate cleansers in there. I don’t anticipate finishing anything. 😛
5. I’m a poet whose favorite color is orange, and I may be taking a physical reading break to bake cinnamon rolls!
6. You can find me most reliably on Twitter (@BriannaKratz) where I’ll be cross posting from my Instagram (@poetkoala). I will hopefully also use some of this time to learn more about Litsy (@poetkoala).
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1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2. This is my first time participating!
3. Friends on social media participated in the last readathon.
4. Scrappy Little Nobody, Anna Kendrick
5. I majored in book publishing.
6. twitter.com/sarambrink instagram.com/sarambrink
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I’ve posted my answers over on my blog.
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1. London, KY
2. I read 24 hours back in the summer
3. Litsy
4. The Great Gatsby. I love a good re-read
5. I am a high school English teacher. I love getting to read and discuss literature for a living. I enjoy getting to share my passion with teenagers. I consider it a compliment when a student recommends a book.
6. I’m mainly at Listy @conleyheather
I also use twitter and Instagram with the same username
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1. Overton Nevada (60 miles from Vegas).
2. First time doing 24 in 48
3. Heard about this on Dewey’s readathon facebook page.
4 Three Body Problem ( recommended by Obama and just happened to have checked out from library).
5. Succulent, sweet, juicy, and addicted to books.
6. Facebook and Twitter
https://mobile.twitter.com/SkateandDonate/status/822784075106697216
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1. I’m reading from Rochester, NY.
2. I attempted the 24in48 last year but only got 12 hours in!
3. I first heard about the readathon from a librarian friend 🙂
4. I might be most excited about ‘A Monster Calls’ by Patrick Ness.
5. I am an elementary school librarian!
6. I am posting on Instagram as @_jess_reads http://Instagram.com/_jess_reads
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Andover and willoughby Ohio… and everywhere in between.
The last 24 in 48 was my first one
Litsy and Liberty Hardy of course!!!!
heart shaped box by Joe hill!!!
I just moved into my first apartment and I’m so excited!
Twitter and litsy handles are both Callemarie
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1. Columbus, Ohio
2. This is my 2nd #24in48
3. The first time I participated, I heard about it from Litsy.
4. Probably Unmentionable. I think it will be my first read.
5. I have a serious sweet tooth.
6. Litsy (@reviewsbylola)
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I’m down near Dayton! Glad to see another Ohio participant!
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1.Eastern Coast USA
2. No this is my first time. How we’ve I have done Dewey’s Readathon so I have experience with these types of marathons.
3. Litsy from Liberty Hardy
4. The one that I’m currently reading. It’s called: “The Fifth Petal” by Brunonia Barry
5. My hobbies are cartography and photography, and I’m here to complete the full 24 hrs!
6. Twitter: @/Marsianomo
Litsy: @/Mars
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Silver Spring, MD
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? Nope, first time!
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? Litsy!
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? I’m going to finish The Hopefuls and the first Harry Potter today and hopefully will be able to finish both new X-Files novels tomorrow!
Tell us something about yourself: I just asked my cat what books he was going to read this weekend. So I think that explains everything about who I am. 🙂
Remind us where to find you online this weekend: On Litsy! I’m @erinreads over there.
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1. Massachusetts
2. Yes, over the Summer
3. Litsy
4. March by John Lewis
5. I love knitting
6. @Matildabaggins on Litsy
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https://mobile.twitter.com/reviewsandRaTs/status/822795532385062913
There’s a link to my intro survey! Happy reading everyone!
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My survey is the first thing on my update post!
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1. New Jersey
2. This is my first readathon
3. The Owlcrate Society on Facebook
4. I don’t know what I’ll be reading. I’ll be picking from my tbr jar as I go!
5. I love dragons
6. @my_bookish_addiction on Instagram
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?– Cypress, Texas
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?– no, this is my first time
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?– Instagram
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?–A Dog’s Purpose
Tell us something about yourself.
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.– I have three dogs, two kids, and a husband who are being very understanding this weekend! 🙂 (Told them to pretend I was on vacation) I’m te.ra0707 on Instagram
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1. West Chester, OH
2. No
3. Litsy
4. Mischling by Anthony Konar
5. I love to scrapbook, although I am about 9 years behind.
6. Tmgreen1 on Litsy
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I’m down near Dayton! Glad to see another Ohio participant!
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Chicago suburb
2nd one
Not sure but will be very happy to finish the massive The Omnivore’s Dilemma for my book club discussion later this week.
I work at a library!!! Dream job!! I get excited discussing audiobooks with patrons.
Instagram: javadiva
Litsy: javadiva
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? St. Charles, MO (near St. Louis)
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? I did it this past Summer but only made it to 19 hours–hoping to get all 24 this time!
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? Not my first, but I heard on Litsy both times.
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? I don’t know about most excited, but I’m eager to finish The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige, so I’m starting there!
Tell us something about yourself. I am the mother of a rambunctious four-year-old and a former small bookstore manager!
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. @readinginthedark on Litsy
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? I am joining from North Carolina!
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? I have. 2 or 3 times now I think.
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? I’m really excited to reread the Series of Unfortunate Events books!
Tell us something about yourself. I’m hosting a readathon next month called #becausedragonsRAT to read more fantasy books. And I’m so excited.
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. Twitter, Instagram or Tumblr @callmesensei14
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1. Tahlequah Oklahoma
2. Yes once last summer
3. A Tranny of Petticoats
4. I’m Deaf and want to be a librarian
5. Litsy @deafbibliophile
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How odd! I live in Claremore, right outside Tulsa, and my mom lives in Tahlequah. I’m also deaf – I wear hearing aids in both ears, but I’m severely to profoundly deaf. I ADORE books and my dream job is to be a librarian or work in the book publishing industry. (tho I actually have a degree in anthropology and I work in the corporate world)
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1. I’m from Iceland ☺
2. This is my second time participating
3. I heard about it from a book-tuber
4. I’m most excited to read Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
5. I work in a bakery and I am studying science
6 @juliakristins (at twitter)
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1. Naperville, IL
2. Yes, last summer!
3. N/A
4. Finishing up A Series of Unfortunate Events
5. I have a Manx cat – no tail!
6. instagram @chelseanne23 ; Litsy @chelseanne23
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
My bedroom in England!
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
Yep, this will be my third time
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
The Assassin’s Blade – Sarah J Maas
Tell us something about yourself.
This week I have received 3 university offers for English and Creative writing! (best way to finish this week off!)
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
Twitter – @CharlotteTheEmo
Tumblr – u-wll-rmmbr-me-fr-centuries
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Massachusetts, USA
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? Yes, I tried the one this past July…did not read many hours but did enjoy myself immensely!
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? Started following @24in48 on Instagram and Litsy so as not to miss the next one!!
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
Excited to finish The Wonder, read The Grownup, and start/finish All the Ugly and Wonderful Things.
Tell us something about yourself.
First book I ever learned to read on my own was a Berenstain Bears book. Still have a soft spot for those bears!!
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
I can be found on Litsy under the handle @asiriusreader
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1) I’m reading in Ann Arbor, Michigan
2) Yes, I’ve done the readathon before (this is either my 3rd or 4th time, I forget!)
3) I first heard about the readathon on Instagram
4) I’m most excited to read the March trilogy
5) I live with 3 crazy, large old dogs. My eldest is 15 and retired from a career as a long distance racing sled dog.
6) I will mostly be online on Litsy @GlitteryOtters
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Lancaster, PA
Just once in 7/16
Heard about it on Litsy
Between The World and Me (Ta-Nehisi Coates) and also Saga graphic novels
I’m a massage therapist in my own practice
Mostly on Litsy @BarbaraTheBibliophage
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1. Chicago, IL
2. First time
3. Rincey Reads
4. Sula & Lauren Graham’s memoir
5. I don’t like milkshakes
6. https://twitter.com/ThousandProject
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1: West Virginia, but mostly my living room
2: Nope this is my first read-a-thon with you guys
3: It just came across as a retweet on my twitter page and I thought it looked like a fun way to spend my weekend.
4: Probably Heartless, I’ve been saving it to read in one setting and this is the perfect opportunity!
5: I’m grateful to this read-a-thon because my most popular tweet is one about getting snacks for it instead of the one about me dying my hair with koolaid and it never coming out.
6: https://twitter.com/BookQuester
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1) Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
2) This is my first time for 24in48
3) Rincey Reads Booktube video
4) The Bone Clocks
5) I have opposite dogs, one giant Great Dane mix, only about 2 years old, and one short little Dauschund, who is almost 11 years old
6) BriKie at Litsy and http://www.facebook.com/brikie
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1. Idaho!
2. Yes! This is my second 24in48.
3. I originally heard about this readathon on Litsy.
4. Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon.
5. I am focusing on reading diverse books during the readathon.
6. Litsy. @emilydecato
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Emily! You’re in Idaho! Me too! (The official clock is Eastern time, but I live in Boise.)
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Kryvyy Rih, Ukraine
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? One time in 2015
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? The girl with all the gifts
Tell us something about yourself. I love books and fresh air
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. https://www.tumblr.com/blog/lorilay7
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1. I’m reading from Monterrey, Mexico
2. This is my first time!
3. On Twitter
4. The Raven King
5. I love starbucks, reading and my elderly pug Frankie
6. @bookquotes221 on insta and twitter
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1. Philadelphia!
2. First-timer
3. A friend posted about it on Instagram last time!
4. I’m excited to finish Heroine Complex by Sarah Kuhn, and dig into Rejected Princesses by Jason Porath
5. I run a fandom subscription box (@fanmailbox // myfanmail.com)! One of our subscribers clued me in last time she participated in the readathon and I’m excited to participate this time around!
6. I’ll be posting on my personal insta – instagram.com/rosedelvecchio
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
California!!
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
This is my second time, I first participated last fall and had a blast!
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
I’m finally getting to The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.
Tell us something about yourself.
I work part-time as a Scholastic Book Fair service rep, which means I get to help awesome school librarians and parents put fairs together. It’s fabulous!
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
I’m on Litsy @OceanCityMama
http://Instagram.com/OceanCityBooks
http://Goodreads.com/OceanCityBooks
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1) Winnipeg, mb, Canada
2) no, this is my first time participating
3) on twitter
4) My next read: Chameleon by Zoe Kalo
5) I just finished my undergrad!
6) I’m on twitter and insta @ spinesinaline
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Reading from the Sunshine State.
I have never done 24in48 before.
I think I first heard about this readathon on Twitter.
I am most excited to read The Gunslinger by Stephen King this weekend.
Each year, I resolve to read 100 books in a year. I have been trying since 2004 and not meeting my goal. I am hoping that participating in readathons will help me carve reading time into my schedule.
I can be found @onthebookside on Litsy, Instagram, and Twitter or by blog http://www.onthebookside.wordpress.com.
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1. Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
West Palm Beach, FL
2. Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
This is my first time!
3. Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
I heard about it because it basically took over Litsy (my only social network)!
4. What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
I have some grand plans, but I started reading All My Puny Sorrows by the Canadian author, Miriam Toews, and I can’t seem to put it down.
5. Tell us something about yourself.
I homeschool my two daughters (8 & 6)
6. Remind us where to find you online this weekend
I’m on Litsy as @saresmoore.
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1. Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Tacoma, WA
2. Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? Once, but I didn’t make it to 24 hours that time.
3. Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? On Insta from @sweettartlaura
4. What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? Big Little Lies and The Wonder
5. Tell us something about yourself. I love Skittles. 😀
6. Remind us where to find you online this weekend. Instagram – http://instagram.com/ohmygoshbeck
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1. Reading from sunny Phoenix, AZ!
2. This is my second 24in48 Readathon. Really enjoyed it the first time, although I didn’t make it to the 24 hours. I’m determined to make it this time!
3. On Instagram.
4. Most excited about reading The Motion of Puppets – I’ve read another book by Keith Donohue and I loved it!
5. I’m writing my own book!
6. Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thetallented; I can also be found on Litsy at thetallented
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my answer!
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I am reading from Kansas. This is my third readathon and I am most excited to make some headway on Dark Money. I just recently finished my teaching certification. I can be found on instagram, litsy, and twitter: @beccaleigh121
http://www.instagram.com/beccaleigh121
twitter.com/beccaleigh121
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