Wheeee! It’s time!! Let’s do this thing!
Welcome to the July 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:
- Lots of helpful information on tracking your time and other tips for readathon success can be found here. You’ll want those tips, I promise.
- Speaking of tracking, 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 Bookout app for iOS devices. If you finish 24 hours of reading, you’ll be eligible to win one of four 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.
- We’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.
Four 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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I’ve posted the survey on my Twitter:
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I posted on Litsy, link here: VanChocStrawberry’s post on Litsy
http://litsy.com/p/b1A2RmgwWUtk
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Hey!
I’ve posted my survey to my tumblr!
Here’s the link: http://jacky-the-bibliophile.tumblr.com/post/163278525362/update-5-hour-zero
You can also find me on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/xjackyx
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Hi everyone!
1. I’m in Sydney, Australia. It’s a sunny but cold winters day here.
2. Yep. This is my third time.
3. See above
4. Now I Rise by Kiersten White, Bk2 in the Conqueror Saga.
5. I’m a 46yr old mum of four, nanna to three. I’m disabled so I have plenty of time for reading in my home library the hubby built for me.
6. I’m on Litsy @lizpixie twitter @lizgreenrose & Instagram @lizpixie
Have a fun weekend everyone. Happy Reading!
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1. San Francisco
2. This is my second time.
3. I originally heard about it on Litsy.
4. Almost Sisters
5. I always blank when asked to do this…. I hate the smell of popcorn which everyone finds bizarre.
6. Litsy- always. @jas16
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1. Reading from just outside Vancouver, BC, Canada.
2. I have done this a handful of times, usually aiming for 12 hours. This time I’m going whole hog!
3. Rachel is my life coach.
4. When Dimple Met Rishi!
5. I have a five month old baby and a very understanding husband.
6. @brennacgray on the Twitters, @mittenstrings on the Instas.
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I’m reading in Ontario and I also have a very understanding husband! Yay for supportive partners 🙂
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
Austin, TX
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
Yes, this is my third time participating
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
While it’s not my first, I heard about it through litsy
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
Hunger by Roxane Gay
Tell us something about yourself.
I’m a decent vegan baker
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
Litsy – @eyelit
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Colorado
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? yep
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? n/a, online on Tumblr but this is my 3rd official 24in48 readathon.
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? Probably Werewolf Smackdown, by Mario Acevedo. I was going to save it for Sunday, but I started reading it by accident this evening.
Tell us something about yourself. I crochet and do lots of social media (and run facebook pages and groups for both books and crochet.)
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. http://www.facebook.com/RavenmountBooks
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Hi!
I’m reading in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’ve not done this, or any other readathon before (my first!). I heard about this one on the Book Riot Insider Slack. I’ll be starting by finishing my re-read of “Bloodhound” by Tamora Pierce as part of the informal (re)read of all the Tortall Universe books in anticipation of the newest one “Tempests and Slaughter”. But I’m most excited to read “My Brother’s Husband” by Gengoroh Tagame. I literally just moments ago finished my drive home from San Diego after spending Thursday and Friday at San Diego Comic-Con. I’m feel like the proverbial something the cat dragged in, but I’m going to try to fit in an hour of “Bloodhound” before bed.
I’ll mostly be tweeting as @ferrilibrarian (https://twitter.com/ferrilibrarian), but my Tumblr is sadly neglected, so I might put up some there http://ferrilibrarian.tumblr.com.
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1. Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? •• SW Virginia.
2. Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? •• This will be my first!
3. Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? •• Someone had mentioned about it in a bookish FB group I am in. I forget which, I am in so many. 😂😂
4. What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? •• I haven’t decided what all I will attempt, but I am excited to finish A Torch Against the Night. 😊
5. Tell us something about yourself. •• Second to reading, I love to crochet.
6. Remind us where to find you online this weekend. •• http://www.instagram.com/live.a.thousandlives
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1. New Jersey
2. This is my second readathon
3. Originally on Facebook
4. I don’t know. I’ll be reading whatever I pull from the TBR jar.
5. Umm, my favorite color is blue
6. I’ll be on Instagram @my_bookish_addiction
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Hey y’all!
1. Rochester.
2. I think so? But kind of informally.
3. Oh I have no idea, just via various social media.
4. Hmmm… Behold the Dreamers.
5. I like grey hair.
6. Instagram, Twitter, Litsy, Snapchat… I’m SarahSaysRead at every one.
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1) Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
2) I did my first one in January thus past year.
3) I think through a Dewey’s Readathon connection.
4) The Hate U a Give
5) I have two kids (6 & 8 years old) who read a bit with me each readathon!
6) https://www.instagram.com/tashajk72/
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1. Stockholm, Sweden
2. Only once
3. The first time I did it, I heard about it from twitter
4. The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
5. I dropped out of universe a year ago and it was the best decision I’ve ever made
6. Mostly on twitter (@wyvanekk), but also on litsy (@booksyaknow) and here on wordpress
Good luck with your reading, everyone! I hope you finish your tbrs! 😄
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
– Portland, OR
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
– I think this is my 2nd or 3rd 24in48.
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
– I think I originally heard about it on Twitter.
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
– A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
Tell us something about yourself.
– I’m Candice and I just got my Library Assistant Certificate from school. I’m hoping to someday work in a school library.
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
– instagram.com/booksbaconglitter
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1. Minnesota
2. Yes, this is my fourth time.
3. N/A
4. We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby
5. I’ll be listening to audiobooks while I get two runs in this weekend.
6. Litsy @librariankris
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Morning 🙂
My opening survey can be found here but I had to move my blog yesterday, so it’s not the same URL as in the sign-up sheet. And Google would not let me change it anymore, maybe I signed up too early?
But on my old blog the new one is linked, maybe that’s enough?
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I’m reading in Missouri. This is the first readathon I’ve ever done and i just stumbled upon the info somewhere in the booktube community. I’m most looking forward to reading “Bird Box”. My daughters think it’s funny that I always carry a book or other reading material with in wherever I go. I’m mostly on instagram as @erinfeinstein.
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Howdy, everyone!
Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Tucson, Arizona!
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? Yes, that one time!
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? Idoneeno.
Tell us something about yourself.
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. Primarily posting on Instagram (jess_is_reading) but all that goes to twitter (@jessisreading). I’ll also post a roundup on my blog (booksandbeethoven.wordpress.com) …eventually.
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– Horseheads, NY
– Never did a full 24in48 before
– heard about it from my daughter who helps
out with the management of this event on
social media 🙂
– Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
– I am an adjunct math instructor at a
community college
– Instagram and Twitter: @lmandryshak
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1) Northern Virginia
2) This is my second
3) Litsy!
4) I want to catch up on my ARCs
5) I love audio books and plan to use them while I catch up on laundry and errands.
6) I’m bookwormjillk on Litsy
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1. The western suburbs of Chicago, IL
2. First time!
3. Litsy
4. Zombie, Illinois
5. I’ve never read a zombie book before
6. Litsy – @CaitZ
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Hi everyone!
1. I’m reading from the east coast of South Africa!
2. This is my first one 🙂
3. Twitter.
4. I’m most excited about finally reading the Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo!
5. I’m 23 and I’m now shorter than my TBR pile.
6. You can find me here or on Twitter (@readinginthecr) and on Instagram (@readinginthecommonroom)
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1. Wisconsin!
2. this is my first 24in48
3. I found out about it on instagram after doing a different readathon
4. I’m so excited for so many of my books…. probably most excited for Uprooted!
5. Fun fact……I like to keep my bookshelf in rainbow order! But I also have a to-read shelf that’s sorted by goodreads rating
6. I’m on insta @jfessie and litsy @aurorfish
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1. Reading from home in McKinney, Texas, this weekend. And most likely while stretched out on my bed. It’s been a long week!
2. Once or twice I’ve attempted to read during 24in48, but I’ve never participated in the social aspect. I’m looking forward to joining in this time!
3. I first heard of 24in48 from participants in Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon, several years ago, and I’ve followed the group on Facebook.
4. This weekend I’ve got a mixture of topics, but two titles top the list: “Windfall” by Jennifer E. Smith and the wonderfully titled “Somebody is Going to Die If Lilly Beth Doesn’t Catch the Bouquet.”
5. My life is an open book, but it’s a snoozer.
6. Instagram and Twitter @phreneticmind
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Hey everyone!
You can find my survey here: http://www.thecraftyengineersbookshelf.com/2017/07/24in48-readathon-its-here/
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Hey guys!
1)I’m Rishi from India.
2)This is my first 24in48 readathon.
3)I found about it through booktube.
4)I’m most excites to read Death In The Clouds by Agatha Christie. She’s my favorite author. 🙂
5)I recently graduated from college and I’m taking a gap year to gain some work experience before I start my Masters degree.
6)I’m on Instagram @thebookwormdiaries
Happy reading everyone! ❤
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I posted mine on Litsy but don’t know how to link to it. 😬
1. Honolulu, HI
2. This is my 3rd!
3. See above. 😆
4. My Sister’s Bones & The Final Girls
5. I’m a food blogger who loves to read & eat & pair books with food.🍴📚
6. Just Litsy @DebinHawaii 🌺🍍🌴
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Hi everyone!
1. The Netherlands
2. Yes, once, last year!
4. The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
5. I am a classics student and aspiring author (I’m doing Camp Nanowrimo this month too!).
6. I’m sneirr on litsy, isaboog on twitter, and sneirrbooks on instagram!
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I’ve posted survey answers on my blog here: http://doddyaboutbooks.com/2017/07/22/24-in-48-opening-survey/
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1. Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
Sydney, Australia
2. Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
No, I haven’t but I’m so excited to try it out!
3. Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
I’ve heard about it all over the bookish community, specifically on booktube and I’ve been dying for a way to get more into the community.
4. What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
I haven’t quite decided what I want to read yet but I definitely want to do a reread and at least get to Strange The Dreamer by Laini Taylor
5. Tell us something about yourself.
Other than reading, I’m absolutely obsessed with musical theatre.
6. Remind us where to find you online this weekend. •• http://www.twitter.com/LightwoodReads
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I have posted my answers on my blog, but I will provide them in the comments as well!
1. Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
I am reading from Ann Arbor, MI.
2. Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
This is my first time doing the 24in48 readathon and my second readathon ever!
3. Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
I heard about the readathon on LittleBookOwl’s Youtube videos. Plus, I also googled some readathons to do in July because it’s always been on my bucket list to do one.
4. What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
I really hope I get to it, but I might not because there are some many books on my immediate TBR.
5. Tell us something about yourself.
I am approximately 40% Ravenclaw, 20% Slytherin and Gryffindor, and 10% Hufflepuff. I think that provides a lot of insight as to what type of person I am.
6. Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
You can find me at my blog: http://zixybooktree.blogspot.com/
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1. California
2. Nope! This is my first time hearing of it.
3. BookTube from Emily Fox
4. I’m excited to finish the Looking Glass Wars trilogy.
5. I’m a recent grad who has spent all my time the past month reading instead of job hunting, oops.
6. I’ll be posting on twitter @smileysamsam and also a blog post on Monday on cozyafternoons.wordpress.com!
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Just started the clock for #24in48 #readathon
My intro survey:
1. Reading from Long Island, NY.
2. I have done #24in48readathon before. This is my second time!
3. Not my first rodeo 😉
4. I think I’m most excited about reading this one and a #grief one as well about decluttering.
5. I’m am 6 months pregnant and so excited for my son to arrive in October.
6. Find me on Instagram at teengriefbookclub
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Hello! I am Cassandra, reading in Houston, TX. This is not my first attempt at the #24in48 readathon, but I hope to get further than 12 hours this time around! I heard about the first readathon from Rachel and I have been cheering it on ever since! I don’t have a TBR, so I’m not looking forward to any one book. I have high hopes that one will surprise me. I’m also using this readathon to get ahead on my reading for my 9th grade English class this fall. I’ll be documenting BR whole thing on Instagram, @Read_write_make
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Morning! Thanks for running the readathon again:
1. Devon, UK
2. Yes – this will be my 3rd
3. Litsy!
4. Shadow of the Wind
5. I planned badly! I’m now going to have to work this weekend, so probably won’t make the full 24 hours, but didn’t want to abandon #24in48 altogether…
6. Litsy as @RachelO – reply post at
http://litsy.com/p/YVVnRnl1c0M2
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https://instagram.com/p/BW1tyyLAGot/
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1. San Diego, CA
2. Yes, this is my 3rd!
3. N/A
4. Behind Her Eyes
5. I love to travel
6. Insta: nicolani21 Twitter: nicolekshepard
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1. Oceanside, CA
2. Yes! 3rd time
3. Litsy
4. Help, Thanks. Wow, Anne Lamott
5. Fearless editor who aspires to read the books that have been gathering dust on my bookshelves
6. @UwannaPublishme on Litsy
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1. I’m reading from Sweden
2. This is the first time I do the 24in48
3. I heard about this via Cat from the little book owl on yt so essentially Booktube
4. I’m looking forward to beating the crap out of A Clash of Kings and maybe even finishing it? But I’m also reading Matilda so looking forward to that as well!
5. There will be frequent updates on my story as well as posts on @agalaxyofbooks so check it out!
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? I’m from the UK
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? First time for me!
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? On Goodreads (where I spend most of my non-reading time)
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? I’m just finishing up The Sword in the Stone and then I haven’t decided what to read next
Tell us something about yourself. My dream is to visit Antarctica
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. I’ll be posting on Instagram as @suitcasesarah
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1. Reading from Binghamton NY!
2. I’ve never officially done 24in48!
3. Instagram, cause it’s my life
4. Braving It
5. Wife, stepmom, furmom, middle school teacher, urban farmer
6. I’ll be on IG @papajm25
[ https://www.instagram.com/papajm25/ ]
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? England
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? Yes a few times now
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? N/A
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? Sense and Sensibility, I love me some Austen!
Tell us something about yourself. My love of reading is second only to my 3 cats and 3 rabbits 😻
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. @jadeling97 on twitter and maybe instagram
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? I am reading from New Jersey.
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? I did it last year but I technically didn’t participate because I forgot to sign up so this is my first technical “real” 24in48.
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? I heard about it on boooktube someone uploaded a tbr and then I decided to join.
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? I plan on reading Harry Potter all day loooong. And how could I not be excited.
Tell us something about yourself. I really like to draw and I am currently working on a comic but its very much trial and error.
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. I am going to be at twitter @krissadelem
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1. I’m reading from a little town in Sweden.
2. No, this is my first readathon of any kind and I’m super excited!
3. I heard about it on booktube from some booktubers and fell in love with the idea at once.
4. The book I’m most excited for to read is “All the bright places” by Jennifer Niven. For the last couple of weeks I have been in a terrible reading slump and I really hope this readathon will help me finish this book once and for all.
5. I’m a big animal lover and couldn’t imagine my life without my pets.
6. I will be online on twitter at @MathildaElg to keep my updated throughout the whole weekend!
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
Portland, Oregon
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
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?
Stephen Florida
Tell us something about yourself.
I used to own a bookstore.
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
Litsy! @RealBooks4ever
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Alexandria VA
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? NOPE! first timer
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? My online book club on FB
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? Hidden Bodies (Caroline Kepnes)
Tell us something about yourself. Smartass, extroverted-introvert, cat mom, wine drinker, analyst by day, Netflix junkie by night, fiction reader, NFL lover, 80’s baby
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. ChrissyJ99 on IG
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1. Belgium
2. Yes, twice.
3. I’ve participated before.
4.We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson
5. My name is Sophie and this is my third time participating in this read-a-thon. My main goal (aside from reading as many books as I can) is to not hit delete on my stopwatch…
6. https://imaginarylicious.wordpress.com/
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1.) Kentucky
2.) This is my 2nd.
3.) Twitter
4.) Disappearance at Devil’s Rock
5.) I am currently reading Harry Potter for the 1st time. My sister was aghast.
6.) @gnomically on twitter
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