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!
24in48 Readathon 
Posted my survey on litsy (@Northerngrl)
http://litsy.com/p/SzdZb2JVN1dv
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1. I’m reading from the UK!
2. Yes! And I love it every time
3. I originally heard of 24in48 from instagram
4. Probably most excited about finishing The Devil Wears Prada or In the Day of Rain
5. Every time I do this readathon, I literally can never think of what to type here
6. I will be over on instagram at @bryonyreadsbooks!
🙂
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1. The Netherlands
2. I have done the one in January but did not make the full 24 hours. And have been looking forward to this one eversince!!
3. I think Instagram, or perhaps through comments on Goodreads/Pinterest, not sure!
4. I made a commitment to read World Without End by Ken Follett which I have on my shelve for years
5. I’m an Art Historian with a massive soft spot for books. I’m constantly adding new shelves. My dream is to have a library in my own home one day 📚👌💖
6. I will be posting on Litsy with username @Margriet
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1. Recife, Pernambuco in the northeast of Brazil!
2. Yes! I’ve done the last one and read 11+ hours 😮
3. The First time I heard about It Just after joining litsy!
4 rereading It and I plan to read as much as I can!
5 I have four cats ( 2 with my parents, 2 with SO), I’m easily distracted, mostly by cats and tv shows (I’m a trekker, a whovian and a hunter, and you’d be scared by How many shows I Watch.
6. on litsy as @adachivers
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1. Belgium, hooray! For me it will be reading from 6am-6am 🙂
2. No! This is the first time actually
3. Someone posted it on twitter! I hadn’t heard from it before
4. Ahh if I can get to it, Nevernight by Jay Kristoff – but I have a lot of unfinished books I need to finish this weekend first
5. Hi, I’m Anouchka! I love to read, and other than that you’ll find me doing lots of artsy things as well — writing, music, dance, photography…
6. You can find me on twitter as @xAnouchka, and probably on every other social media under the same name haha I’m not very original with my nicknames…
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I’m from Slovenia and I found out about readathon on Litsy. I will post there, my handle is @Simona My current read is Dance with the Dragons, but when I will need the rest from the actions I will read some Alice Munro’s short stories. I participate for the second time and definitely not the last.
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1. Sun Lakes, AZ
2. First time participating
3. Instagram
4. Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan
5. I love to travel and explore new places
6. @rmolieri on instagram or https://www.facebook.com/rmolieri
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1. I am reading from Denmark
2. I participated for the first time in January 2017
3. I think I heard about it on booktube, but I can’t remember which booktuber 🙂
4. I would love to finish Night Waking by Sarah Moss. The writing is amazing!
5. Hi, I am Katja, and I study psychology and love to eat cake!
6. You can find me on Litsy @Kalalalatja
Can’t wait to read with you all, bit it will be some hours before I have time to participate
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
San Francisco, California
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
Nope! First time, but quite excited!
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
I saw a post on Instagram and immediately signed up.
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor
Tell us something about yourself.
I have two bookish tattoos and this is only my second readathon I’ve participated in!
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
Bookstagram: @stephanieleannebookish
Twitter: @steffzilla
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Q1: Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
A1: I’m reading from Romania.
O2:Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
A2: No.
Q3: Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
A3: On Youtube from several booktubers.
Q4: What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
A4: I want to finish “Jane Eyre” because I’m reading this book for a long time.
Q5: Tell us something about yourself.
A5: I like the color red and I am a huge fan of Rick Riordan and I love “Game of Thrones”.
Q6: Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
A6: *on my book blog: http://thenchantedlibrary.blogspot.ro/2017/07/24-in-48-read-thon.html
*on instagram: @00yoana00
*on Books & Writing Amino App: @yoana
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My answers are here:
http://www.bookinginheels.com/2017/07/24in48-readathon-hours-one-to-three.html
Time to get reading for me!
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1. Jersey in the Channel Islands
2 This is my first 24in48
3 I heard about it through a book blogger I follow on Twitter
4 Nothing in particular just excited to be taking part
5. I’m a volunteering again at my local library for this year’s summer reading challenge Animal Detectives. I get to listen to primary school aged children telling me about the books they’ve read. I also sometimes get called a librarian by the children and parents! 😀
6. Twitter and Instagram @Nicki_Mags and Litsy @nickimags
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I’m reading from Spain!
This is my first time participating and I couldn’t be more excited!
I saw it on youtube and after reading a little bit I singed up!
Anna Karenina, it’s the only book I’m planning on reading due to how big it is! But if I get tired I’ll read the best of Sherlock Holmes, they are shorts stories so It’ll be a good distraction!
I’m moving in three weeks to another country and I should be getting things ready, but instead I’m reading hahaha
I’ll be posting in tumblr: yourstrulythebookwormgirl.tumblr.com
Twitter: @MissPatriHoran
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1. Athens, Greece
2. Yap, I did the last one in January for the first time.
3. No the first, but a good friend of mine and book-reviewer introduced me to it.
4. Robin Hobb’s “Assassin’s Apprentice”
5. Used to chuck down 3-4 books a week, but due to a newfound love for writing, I’ve been having difficulties reading. Readathons like this provide motivation to get back into it. Other than that, I am gamer, amateur writer and kickboxer.
6. You can find me on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/c.gousetis/
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I am reading in Texas.
This in my second 24in48. I barely got any time in the January one, but it certainly was fun.
I am most excited about reading The Child by Fiona Barton. I really enjoyed The Widow.
I have two pups that will be my reading companions.
I am on Litsy @natreadsbooks. I hope that you found me.
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1. Geneva, Switzerland.
2. No, this is my first time, and I’m sure I won’t make it to 24 hours, lol.
3. I heard about it from my friend Catherine Brown, who is also participating.
4. I’ve been wanting to read Handmaid’s Tale for awhile, so I’m looking forward to it!
5. I’m working on a Masters (and so I’m wondering if reading for my thesis counts…)
6. On instagram @chelseafairless
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1. The UK
2. Nope, first time 🙂
3. Instagram
4. Tough one! Atm Final Girls (bought on your reccomendation!). After that it’ll be whichever book that’s next on the pile, they’re all exciting!
5. I’ve got an ever growing stack of paper books that I haven’t read since I started using an ereader a few years back. It’s easier for me to read on the ereader as I mostly read at night and the ereader is the only light that doesn’t bother my partner, so my physical books have been neglected. I’m excited to do this challenge and dedicate the time during the day to reading my physical books 🙂
5. You can find me on instagtam at all.the.ame ^_^
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1. Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? London, England.
2. Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? No, it’s my first one!
3. Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? Instagram
4. What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
5. Tell us something about yourself. I can’t walk in high heels 🙈
6. Remind us where to find you online this weekend. Twitter: https://twitter.com/keeperofpages
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1. I am reading from Wales in the UK.
2. I have not done this Readathon before, but I’ve been in training for it. 😉
3. Pretty sure I heard about the 24in48 through Dewey’s 24-hour Readathon.
4. I am really excited about the final two Nightrunner books by Lynn Flewelling. I’ve been saving them for this.
5. Something about myself… I’m Norwegian, mother of two, my firstborn is joining me unofficialy for part of the Readathon.
6. I’ll be posting on Litsy as @Leniverse
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1. Scotland!
2. This is my first time doing the readathon.
3. Instagram
4. I am most excited to read the Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton which I have already started. It seems really good!
5. I’m a really slow reader 🙈 I read loads, and in two languages, but I take ages to finish a book! That’s why I don’t like to borrow books from others; I might not be able to return them for a long time!
6. I’m posting updates on Instagram @puna_bella
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1. Reading near Akron Ohio!
2. First time doing the 24in48.
3. Stumbled upon a post on instagram and had to join!
4. Really excited to start Little Fires Everywhere
5. Having major pregnancy insomnia and it is finally going to work in my favor! 😉
6. Posting on Twitter @somekindofalibrary and Instagram @somekindofalibrary
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1. Right now Im in Sweden, then I’ll go to Copenhaguen airport, take a flight, land in Madrid Airport, spend the night there and the next day take a train to my hometown Coruña.
2. Yes, last time.
3. I heard about the readathon on Twitter.
4. Juliet takes a breath.
5. I’ll be reading in several languages: English, Chinese and Italian.
6. Twitter @zhuzilu6wc
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Yippee, I’ve been looking forward to #24in48 all week! 🙌🏽 Here’s my intro survey:
1. Brooklyn, NY
2. Yes, this will be my 3rd!
3. Litsy 😘
4. I’m a mood reader and rarely stick to TBR’s, but I’ve got the Waking Gods audio on deck and I’m stoked to dig in!
5. My hometown is Cary, NC, born in Germany (army dad), and I’m a total Potterhead (I’ve got an expecto patronum tattoo ⚡️)
6. Just Litsy! (@swishandflick)
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1. Guam
2. Yes!
3. This isn’t my first, but sovial media is a great tool for getting the word out.
4. I’m excited about finishing up a couple books/series that I previously started: Anne of Green Gables and The Invisible Library.
5. I am a high school English teacher at a Christian school on Guam. This fall, I am starting a degree in library and information science so I can become a school librarian.
6. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sjensen0514?s=09
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1. From Naples, in Italy
2. Yes, this is my 2nd
3. A pot on Facebook in the group of Dewey’s Readathon
4. I don’t have a specific TBR list for now, we’ll see
5 I work in a publishing house and sometimes I volunteer in a bookshop, I really like being surrounded by books
6 Instagram @dodibus_
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1. I’m reading from Romania and I started the readathon almost 12 hours ago (It’s 11.45 am on Saturday for me)
2. I did it in January this year for the first time
3. Following the social media is a must
4. “A Monster Calls” by Patrick Ness
5. I also have a thesis deadline approaching (archaeology), so I’m going to take on some reading for that as well
6. I’ll be on Instagram as @al13ex.reborn and Twitter @al13ex_reborn
Happy reading!
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Hello! I’m Leanne and I’m reading in Derbyshire, England today! I’m not going to manage 24 hours but just trying to do as much as I can 😊
This is my second readathon – I can’t remember where I first heard about it but it was probably on Twitter.
I’ve not planned my books out so I’m just picking up whatever I feel like.
I’ll be posting on Twitter (@bookrevolution2), Litsy (@LeanneAslin) and possibly Instagram (LeanneAslin), as well as my blog if I get chance: http://www.bookishrevolution.wordpress.com
Hope everyone is having a good readathon!
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Hello, hello! Here is the link to my post answering these questions: http://arelireads.tumblr.com/post/163283058337
Enjoy! 😊
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1. Reading from DC metro area
2. Embarrassingly, this will be my first time I can actually do it. I’ve signed up in past years but then life happened and I couldn’t do it.
3. Twitter, blogs
4. I don’t have any books planned out but I have a HUGE TBR pile so tons to choose from!
5. I work in a library, love the Beatles, I geek out over Star Wars, Harry Potter and Marvel and love pugs.
6. Will be on Twitter – @beatccr
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I am reading from Sofia, Bulgaria.
This is my first time doing this challenge.
From a friend on FB
Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward
My work keeps me moving around the world and I travel with a lovingly goofy Leonberger.
You can find my updates on my WordPress blog, “Introspective Yarns”
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1) Portugal, and then the uk!
2) Yes, I love this Readathon 😀
3) I heard that this round was happening on twitter.
4) finishing Game of Thrones!
5) I’m going to YALC next weekend if anyone else is ^_^
6) you can find me on twitter, @mb1098, Litsy, @sprinkledwithwords, and my blog is hannahbanana98.wordpress.com 🙂
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
Near Las Vegas NV
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
Once before.
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
Bout of Books
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
Dead on My Feet by Konrath
Tell us something about yourself.
Hopelessly depressed
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
https://mobile.twitter.com/SkateandDonate
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1. South Central Pennsylvania
2. Yes – once before
3. Litsy initially
4. I’m hoping to finish up a lot of books I started
5. I’ll be reading with my two cats
6. Litsy @librarybelle
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1. Maine
2. First time doing 24in48
3. Booktubers on YouTube
4. 5 to 1 by Holly Bodger
5. I have 2 kitties that’ll be hanging out with me while I read
6. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/7672910-candy
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
I’m from Western Washington state Near Seattle/tacoma.
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
This is my very first time!
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
I was looking for some readathons to join in on and stumbled across it through a google search.
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
The hitchhikers guide to the galaxy.
Tell us something about yourself.
I’m 19 years old, I’m a sophomore at Pacific Lutheran University, and I’m obsessed with Elves (specifically Tolkien’s).
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
You can find me on twitter @TheElvenReader and Instagram @theelvenreader
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? – Mexico City Mexico! After this I move to the United States, so this is my last time doing this in the Federal District of Mexico! 😦
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? Yes, participated, but never for a full 24 hours.
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? – Known about this before and as a Media Specialist, spread the word, alot.
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? Finishing the Bernie Sanders’ book, Our Revolution.
Tell us something about yourself. – Love blogging, I am one of 16 siblings, and yes, I love YA, reading, XC (Cross Country), traveling, and more!
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. At my blog at harrybrake.com, on my Twitter account @RepentinoMag or @OLCLMX, and on Facebook at Harry Robert Brake
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1. I’m in the US.
2. This is my first time doing this.
3. I’ve heard about it on twitter before.
4. I’m going to be reading ebooks that i’ve had on my reader for a while
5. I’m updating on my blog at http://www.spiritblog.net and on twitter/litsy as @dvmheather
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1. I’m reading from Waterford, Ireland!
2. Yes, in January.
4. Howl’s Moving Castle!
5. I’m 26, a transcript editor, and next week I’m traveling to the UK to see one of my best friends get married!
6. @preteavivre everywhere.
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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.
1. Georgia, USA!
2. I’ve never done any readathons before.
3. I found #24in48 searching online for more information about booktube-a-thon!
4. I’m most excited to read Night by Elie Wiesel!
5. My favorite author is VE Schwab.
6. I’m updating on my instagram @sydneybooks!
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Hii everyone. This is Rashmi here. ❤
1) Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
– I am from India. I live in a city called Kolkata, or more popularly Calcutta. ❤
2) Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
– Nope nope, this is my very first time and I am legit scared and excited at the same time. I have already clocked in 4 hours and it has been great so far. ❤
3) Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
– Heard it first on @thereadingwomen page on Instagram last week.
4) What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
– Definitely American Gods by Neil Gaiman because I never watch a book adaption before reading the text first. And I am a big Gaiman fan. So yeah, I can't wait to read it. ❤
Tell us something about yourself.
I am Rashmi. I am 21 and I am what one might say in between a graduate and an unemployed person. I love books since I don't know when, I actually don't remember a time when I didn't like reading. I have started my bookstagram page 2 months back and started booktubing and blogging two weeks back. It has been an amazing few months now and I hope to continue my good run in this amazing world of books. My motto in life has always been "hoard and read" and off late it has been extended to "Hoard, Read, Review." 😛
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
I will be updating from my instagram- https://www.instagram.com/rareads_/
And also from twitter ( https://twitter.com/rareads_ ) and Litsy (@rareads)
Best of luck, patience, and perseverance to everyone who's participating and thank you organizers, for this kind of wonderful readathon for this is what I exactly needed to reduce my TBR pile which is presently touching the ceiling, literally.
Here's hoping everyone enjoy the books they are reading and forget the ticking time they are keeping. ❤
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1. Delaware
2. This is my 4th 24 in 48
3. Heard about it on Twitter
4. Just excited to spend a whole weekend reading! I have a whole pile of books I want to get to
5. I love to geek out over Laura Ingalls Wilder
6. Twitter, Litsy, & Instagram @hoopiefoot
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My intro survey ! You can find me at @nyctanthes_arbor_tristis on Instagram! 💖
Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
My library, nottinghamshire, UK
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
This will be my first one
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
I heard about it through a facebook book club page
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
Some poetry by #carolannduffy and #sylviaplath
Tell us something about yourself.
I have about 200 books on my TBR.. Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
This weekend I will only be posting here on Instagram
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1. I am reading in Groningen in the Netherlands.
2. This is my first 24in48readathon.
3. I heard about this through LittleBookOwl right after the previous one.
4. I am most excited to continue reading The Pier Falls by Mark Haddon.
5. My favourite author is Michael Crichton
6, Twitter @proudbookjunk
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I’m reading from Pittsburgh, PA, and it’s my first time participatingIn the 24in48 readathon. I heard about it on Twitter.
I’m most excited to read Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake.
I’m an aspiring author currently querying my first book.
You can find me at Twitter.com/MsAllisonIvy
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My intro post on Litsy:
http://litsy.com/p/V01peXFoMnJJ
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1. The Lake District in the UK
2. I did my first one last year
3. I got the email from doing it last year
4. I haven’t really planned what I’m going to read, I completely forgot this was happening!
5. I love reading and have a massive TBR!
6. I will be updating on goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/36402164-kristin-davison)
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Chicago!
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? Nope, first time. I tried to do it in January but it coincided with the women’s march, which ended up taking all my reading time.
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? Litsy
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? Maybe The Last Policeman
Tell us something about yourself. I sleep at night! Let’s see if I can do this during only daytime hours…
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. @MDodge on Litsy
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1. Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
I’m reading from sunny Portugal!
2. Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
Yes, this is my second 24in48 readathon. I participated in January and had so much fun doing it that couldn’t pass this oportunity again.
3. Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
As I said it’s not my first time, so I’ve just been following this site.
4. What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
I’m studying to get a Master’s degree so I’ve decided to pick up a recommended book by one of my teachers. It collects letter excerpts and travel journals concerning Portuguese museums and collections that European travelers got a chance to see on the 18th and 19th centuries.
5. Tell us something about yourself.
Apart from getting the Master’s degree, I’m also work a full time job and this is my first weekend off, as I’ve been working 6 days per week, Monday to Saturday. How better to spend my off time other than reading?
6. Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
I’ll try to update my Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whitelady3/
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1. From Baltimore, MD
2. No it’s my first readathon!
3. Book Riot
4. Confessions by Kanae Minato
5. I’m obsessed with Tim Curry (really)
6. http://www.instagram.com/sarahy531
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I posted on Litsy and Twitter. Here’s a link to my tweet!
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1. I am reading from Georgia, USA.
2. I participated in this readathon for the first time in January.
3. I first heard about it in Twitter.
4. I’m most excited for my last minute addition to my TBR list The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel.
5. I hate spiders and clowns.
6. Twitter – @mistysbookspace
Instagram – @mistysbookspace
Blog- https://mistysbookspace.wordpress.com/
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