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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1. Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
2. Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? Nope. This is my first time!
3. Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? One of my Facebook book clubs…can’t remember which one.
4. What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? The Fallen series by Lauren Kate
5. Tell us something about yourself. I’m 46, disabled with nothing but time on my hands to read.
6. Remind us where to find you online this weekend. I’ve been avoiding social media so far, but I’m checking in every so often on Twitter: @sheridan4369.
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1. Cleveland, Ohio
2. First timer!!
3. BR Insiders
4. When Dimple Met Rishi
5. I’ll probably sneak out for a hike or a library book sale at some point this weekend. Maybe both.
6. On Instagram @kmatti844
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My answers are posted here. Good reading everyone!
http://thebibliophage.com/24in48-readathon-july-2017/
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1. I’m reading from Wisconsin.
2. I’ve done the 24in48 readathon before, but never completed 24 hours.
3. I think I first heard about the readathon from a booktuber or instagram.
4. I’m most excited for This Savage Song and Our Dark Duet.
5. I’ve currently got a high energy foster pup, so we’ll see how much reading I’ll actually be able to do.
6. I’ll be posting from http://www.instagram.com/sarah.a.stevenson
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My answers are posted here: https://twitter.com/thatlibrarian9/status/888721172472397827
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1. I’m from a small village outside Oslo, Norway
2. First time: D
3. I found it on the littlebookowl readathon calendar
4. The Fantastic Beast screenplay
5. Last year’s bachelor student in ArtDirection
6. You can find me at @den_siste_heksa on Instagram and @Noixi on Litsy
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Salutations!
1. I’m reading from New Hampshire…Read Free or Die!
2. I tried once before but did not make it far in my goal…life happens I suppose!
3. I had first heard of this on the blog of Abby the Librarian
4. I am most looking forward to reading Margaret Atwood’s “A Trio of Tolerable Tales.”
5. I’m a Children’s Librarian!
6. I will be on Instagram @can_solo
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Maryland
Nope. First time!
Rachel
The Handmaids Tale
I’ll be reading by the pool today
Instagram @anniepallam
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Hey everyone!!!
1. I’m in Clive, Iowa in the United States.
2. This is my second 24in48.
3. I don’t remember where I first heard about it, but I’m happy I did!
4. Super psyched to read The Girl With All the Gifts.
5. I’m an electronic resources librarian for a university and I own 2 basset hounds.
6. Litsy is my tracker of choice this weekend @HardcoverHarlot.
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1 Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Columbus, OH USA
2 Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? Yes, I participated last summer but didn’t hit 24!
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? N/A
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? Glass Sword! I’ve been waiting for it for a week in the mail and it came just in time
Tell us something about yourself.
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. I will be posting on Litsy: 12parsecs IG:tiaroseshoemaker there will definitely be dog and cat pics 😀
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Off to a later start than I had planned, but ready to start reading. You can find my responses here: https://getcaughtwithabook.wordpress.com/2017/07/22/24-in-48-lets-get-started/
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1) I’m reading from the USA.
2) This is my very first 24in48!
3) I heard about this on Facebook.
4) I’m really excited to read The Run of HIs Life! It’s also on my COYER reading list.
5) I teach Pre-K, and have a dog named Sherlock!
6) My blog is here: http://thebookkeepersapprentice.blogspot.com/
I can also be found under Bookkeeper’s Apprentice on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Litsy. On Goodreads I’m sunsettowers.
Looking forward to reading with you all!
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Northern Virginia!
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? yes 🙂
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? Litsy
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? Little & Lion and Stephen Florida
Tell us something about yourself. Photographer by day, reader by night.
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. Litsy @JPeterson
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Good Morning!
1. I am in Northern Indiana.
2. This is my first.
3. I heard about it through someone’s post on Facebook.
4. I am just happy to read any book.
5. I am a periodicals librarian and I have 3 pugs.
6. I will be on twitter as @lkoehlluvs2read and Facebook.
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1. Littleton, CO
2. Yep, I’ve done the last two readathons!
3.Litsy
4. Chilbury Ladies Choir – I’ve heard such great things about this book!
5. I’m a middle school reading teacher with only two weeks of summer left 😩
6. Litsy @Bookworm83
http://litsy.com/p/OGZZaEhWOGZK
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1. Cincinnati, Ohio
2. This is my first 24in48!
3. Originally I heard about it from Liberty’s Twitter and then lots from the Book Riot Insiders Slack.
4. I’m playing it fast and loose with my TBR but I’m really excited about Caminar by Skila Brown.
5. I’m currently working on reading a super long middle grade TBR in preparation for being a children’s librarian.
6. I’ll mostly be on Instagram but also on twitter @myfullshelf for both!
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1) Long Island,NY
2) I have participated a couple of times.
3) Liberty from bookriot.
4) The Dark Dark by Samantha Hunt
5) I am an equal opportunity read but to me, horror and sci-fi shine a little brighter.
You can find me @karen on litsy @karen and on twitter @karenmgill
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Hi everyone!
1. Cuba, NY
2. I’ve done one other readathon- only managed 13 hours though. My goal is to beat that this year.
3. Litsy
4. Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
5. I’m a school librarian who reads a ton of YA. I have an 18 month old who is the worlds best distraction from my books.
6. Litsy @johanna414
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1. Jacksonville Florida
2. Signed up before but never actually participated
3. Instagram
4. Actually reading! Finishing all of my current reads….Heartless, Our Dark Duet, Alex and Elisa
5. I have a 1 and 2 year old which makes it hard to get reading done in a timely manner lol
6. http://Www.instagram.com/klh_jaxreader
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YAY! FL readers!
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1. Phoenix, AZ
2. This will by 3rd 24in48 Readathon
3. Instagram
4. Normal
5. Almost done with MBA then hopefully I’ll finish my book!
6. Instagram or Litsy @thetallented
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My answers are posted on Litsy http://litsy.com/p/Z2pCeFlqUE5a
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1.Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
Michigan!
2. Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
nope, first time 🙂
3. Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
a friend on instagram
4. What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
Every Heart A Doorway
5. Tell us something about yourself.
I’m also a teacher and coach!
6. Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
You can find me on instagram my handle is @theroadtohappypages
Happy Reading everyone!
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1. Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Little ol’ Delaware in the US.
2. Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? Nope – wanted to support my wife!
3. Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? My wife heard about it on BookRiot, I think? And I heard it from her.
4. What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? I’m doing a re-read of all the October Daye books, so I’m excited for An Artificial Night (book 3)
5. Tell us something about yourself. I’m a HUGE Seanan McGuire fan, and I love SFF.
6. Remind us where to find you online this weekend. Litsy, Instagram, Tumblr, all @alwaysbeyondhope
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Hello! My name is Kayla!
I am hailing from Orlando, Florida and have never done the 24 in 48 before! I have heard about the readathon for a long time and even browsed many, many posts in previous ones before, but always had a conflicting issue and was never able to participate.
I am aiming to finishing only one book this readathon, A Gathering of Shadows by VE Schwab. If I can get that done, I will be a happy camper. If I manage more, then that is great too!
Something about myself… hmm… I guess I can share what I do for a living- I’m a historian (or, as I am in an MA program, a “historian in progress”), specifically of the First World War. I am currently working on my thesis for my MA and plan to move on to a PhD.
You can find me in two places this weekend, Instagram and Twitter.
Instagram: @book.broadcast
Twitter: @abookbroadcast
Good luck everyone!!!
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You aren’t reading far from me! I am excited to follow your 24in48 on Instagram.
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1. Newfoundland, Canada
2. Nope, first time.
3. I heard about it through different booktubers 🙂
4. Most looking forward to a court of mist and fury and finishing The Bone People.
5. I love reading outdoors, and hope to do a lot outside this weekend if the rain holds off. And sneak in some cod fishing between books!
6. Found mostly on Twitter @NovelIdea0
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1) Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
just north of Tulsa, Oklahoma
2) Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
This is my second 24in48
3) Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
It’s not my first but I think I first heard about it from RinceyReads Booktube channel
4) What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood. It’s long so I doubt I’ll finish it this weekend but at least I can get started!
5) Tell us something about yourself.
When no one’s home, I love to sing REALLY loud in my house so that my voice echoes off the hardwood floors and walls. ❤
6) Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
@BriKie on Litsy
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1. Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? London, KY
2. Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? This is my third!
3. Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? Litsy
4. What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? Jane Steele
5. Tell us something about yourself. I am a high school English teacher; some of my favorite reads have been things my students have recommended.
6. Remind us where to find you online this weekend. Instagram @conleyheather and Litsy @conleyheather
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Soubhiville’s post on Litsy
http://litsy.com/p/aU5kTjZXOWlO
So glad to be spending the whole weekend reading with all of you!
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Hi everyone! I’m Krystal and I’m checking in from Maryland.
This is my first time participating in the readathon, which I heard about via Twitter.
The book that I’m most excited to get into this weekend is The Goldfinch x Donna Tartt.
I just completed a Master’s program which cut into my reading time, so this is a great opportunity to jump back in ☺️
I’ll be posting via twitter – my name there is @iKryssie
Good luck to everyone 📖
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1. I’m in Lexington, Ky., where it is in the 90s today. I’ll be reading from home most of the time.
2. Yesssssss! I love 24in48. I’ve done this maybe four or five times. Maybe more. It forces me to get so much reading done.
3. Not my first 24in48. But I do remember hearing about the readathon from the blog I used to read, Home Between Pages.
4. I am most excited about finishing The Healing by Gayl Jones. She is a local author who is not very widely known and this book is intriguing. I feel like I’m in for a surprise at the end (because that’s what the book jacket told me.) 🙂
5. I live with two cats who will probably do everything in their power to distract me during the readathon. I collect bookmarks. I’m in two book clubs, yada, yada, yada, yada.
6. Find me to Twitter for readathon updates. It’s @shawntaye. I’ve found Twitter is the easiest place for me to post updates. However, in normal, everyday life, and occasionally during the readathon, I’m also on Instagram.
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1. Austin, TX
2. 2nd time participating 😀
3. Originally heard about it from Litsy
4. Most excited about The Hate U Give
5. You can find me on Twitter as @eflynn1215 and litsy as @shereads3
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Here’s the link to my blog with the survey!
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Good morning!
1. I’m Sharanya, checking in from the DC area this ridiculously sweaty Saturday Morning.
2. This is my 2nd official time participating. Whoo!
3. Not my first time, but I’m a contributor at Book Riot, and I saw a bunch of the others talking about it via social media. Of course I had to give it a go!
4. I don’t know! I’m playing it a bit fast & loose this time, people.
5. I’m a hopelessly incurable romantic. Sigh.
6. Litsy: @Sharanya, Instagram: @inkstined, and on the blog: http://www.inkstined.wordpress.com
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1. Upper Peninsula Michigan
2. My first time
3. Heard about it on Litsy
4. Most excited about reading Her Royal Spyness
5. Find me on Litsy as @BookNAround
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Answers on Litsy:
NCNY’s post on Litsy
http://litsy.com/p/UE9SMFFTVWhV
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I’m reading in Ohio. This is my second 24in48 readathon. I learned about it from quite a few instagrammers. I am super excited to read The Crow Girl by Erik Axl Sund. I am a student studying to become a veterinarian and love to work with animals. You can find me at:
https://m.facebook.com/jenna.fannin.3?ref=bookmarks
https://mobile.twitter.com/Jenna_Fannin
https://www.instagram.com/jafannin20/
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1. I am reading from the Sunshine State this weekend.
2. I tried to participate in #24in48 earlier in the year. I did not log very many hours that first time. Here’s to second chances!
3. I heard about #24in48 from either Instagram or Book Riot.
4. I am excited to finish Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist. I am also excited to pick up Sick in the Head by Judd Apatow and Hunger by Roxanne Gay.
5. It doesn’t feel like summer to me if I am not reading a ton of books, resting by the water, or munching on boatloads of fruit.
6. You can find me on Instagram and Twitter @onthebookside. You can also find me at this blog. http://www.wordpress.com/onthebookside
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corrected blog link: http://www.onthebookside.wordpress,com
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My intro survey can be found here: ☺️
Bookworm54’s post on Litsy
http://litsy.com/p/anZNeFpoVjJm
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? I am reading in dreary and rainy Milwaukee, WI, USA
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? This is my first 24in48 readathon. I’m very excited to begin a new tradition.
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? I completed my first Dewey’s Readathon earlier this year, and loved it so much that I wanted to do more like it. I googled Readathons and 24in48 popped up. It looked like so much fun, I blocked off the weekend immediately.
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? I am excited to finish Silent in the Sanctuary and have a couple of novellas on the stack to get through as well.
Tell us something about yourself. I have been a reader since three years old and I remember how excited I was when I read my first word: “the”. It was the beginning of a wonderful journey.
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. I will be participating through Litsy (@mollyanna) and Goodreads.
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1. Morristown, TN
2. Once or twice. Messed up this time though, thinking it started 8am Saturday rather than midnight Friday 😦
3. Possibly the Unraveling of Mercy Louis, but I’m going to finish On the Edge of Gone first. I’ve been in a bit of a slump 😦
4. I’m a high school librarian, with one week of summer vacation left
5. http://www.instagram.com/mhhselibrary
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
*Georgia. United States*
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
*I have done it before. Unless I’m mistaken, this is my third one. It’s so fun!*
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
*I’m most excited about reading all three of them. I really want to finish the set.*
Tell us something about yourself.
*I’m a huge reader and I would give anything to make a career out of it so that I could take the time to read more. I actually would like to be a BookTuber and audiobook narrator.*
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
*I’m @nickelgrl1986 on Instagram and Twitter. My blog page is: http://wssthoughtsandbookobsessions.blogspot.com/*
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1) I’m reading from Springfield, Missouri (which is not the same as Branson, thank you VERY much).
2) This is my third year, but I only lurked the first year and didn’t enter.
3) I think I heard about the readathon on Twitter or Instagram, but I can’t be precise (which HAUNTS ME).
4) “The Book of Life”, the last book in the trilogy. My feelings have been pretty mixed on the first two books, but I’m excited about finally reading the conclusion.
5) Um… Well, I’m pregnant, so I googled “Are goldfish safe for babies” all day yesterday, but I kept getting results for goldfish crackers (which is decidedly not what I meant). I’m now assuming that babies are completely safe around goldfish.
6) I’m on Litsy (@TheJessWall)!
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Intro questions answered on Litsy! erinreads’s post on Litsy
http://litsy.com/p/YTh0amNlSEl4
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? – St. Louis, MO
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? – I attempted last time but failed miserably (didn’t really plan to have the weekend completely free)
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? – Americanah by Adichie
Tell us something about yourself. – I love reading but when I’m not reading I’m usually playing roller derby
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. – On Twitter: @thealexklein
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1. I’m reading from Palatine, IL, a northwest suburb of Chicago
2. I think this is my 3rd or 4th time for this (I am not good at keeping track of details like this).
3. I am a huge mood reader so I never quite know what the weekend will hold. Out of my anticipated pile (which may or may not be where I ultimately take books from), I am probably most excited for Tumble and Blue or Words on Bathroom Walls.
4. Last time I hit my all time high of 20 hours an was super psyched. This time around, I know I won’t read that many based on my current bathroom remodel and the chaos around me at home as well as plans that I have throughout the weekend.
5. You can find me on Instagram @rwrmusings
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? at home in Wake Forest , NC
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? no
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? Twitter and Litsy
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? East of Eden
Tell us something about yourself. I’m a mom, pharmacist, gardener, reader, vintage collector and wine lover ❤
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. Litsy
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Illinois, United States!
Yes, I love this readathon!
Really excited to read All the Crooked Saints and Warcross.
I’m an elementary school librarian and love reading. I have a cute reading buddy (aka dog) named Zeus who we adopted about a month ago and is 11 months old.
@bookgoil on Litsy, Twitter and Instagram
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Hi guys I’m Britain and I’m in the Cleveland Ohio area
This will be my third readathon
I first heard about this by liberty hardy on the all the books podcast
I’m most excited about finishing The Queen of the Night during this readathon
Something about myself: I work in the Insurance world and will be getting a puppy this weekend while attempting to complete my readathon
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1. Kansas
2. No, this is my first time!
3. Litsy
4. I’m actually excited to finish up The Shining, which I’ve been struggling though. So that’s not the traditional sense of excitement 🙂
5. My two cats and one dog will keep me company while reading this weekend!
6. On Litsy at @brennahawleycraig
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