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 
Hi there, thanks so much for the chance! Here is the blog post with my answers!
https://cahreviews.blogspot.com/2017/07/24in48-readathon-introductions.html
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1. Austin, TX
2. This is my 4th 24 in 48.
4.I’m super excited to read Allegiant by Veronica Roth.
5. One of my life goals is to relearn to play the piano.
I can be found at FortifiedByBooks.com, @FortifiedByBook on Twitter, and @FortifiedByBooks on Litsy and Instagram.
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
The beautiful Pacific Northwest! Bellingham, Washington to be exact.
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
Yes, in January 2017. Loved it!
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
One Day We’ll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter by Scaachi Koul
Tell us something about yourself.
I’m a librarian, working in Collection Development. My support team consists of one kid, one cat, one husband. 😊
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
Litsy @librarian365
Instagram @librarian365
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Answers posted on Litsy @kangaj1
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Alicia’s post on Litsy
http://litsy.com/p/NEtOU1NNbnNT
My post on Litsy! @Alicia
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How do you get the link for a Litsy post? 😱
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Hi, if you hit the arrow icon beside the book stacking icon and select copy it copies the link to that post. Then just paste it where you want. 🙂
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http://litsy.com/p/dTV1VG1xUGdr
My intro post on Litsy – and thank you to the organizers for all your hard work!
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Good Morning. I am reading from Winnipeg, Manitoba , Canada. I have never done the 24in48 readathon before. This is my first and I am aboutique to start this morning. I first heard about this readathonew while participating in the Dewey’so 24 hour readathon. I am most excited to finish my first book. Onice done that, I know I am making progress. I am just rediscovering my love for reading and have been encouraging my 12 year old son to never stop reading. We have done well as he does love to read and is participating in this readathon with me! You will see my progress posted on Twitter at (@MysterNightOwl): https://twitter.com/MysterNightOwl
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This is my first readathon! I’m also looking for an apartment and various other new-city things, so I’m sure I won’t hit 24 hours, but I’m still excited. I learned about this challenge on Instagram. I’m reading in Boston! My new home. You can follow my progress on Instagram @allene_kazaam
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
Southern California
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
Nope. This is my first time.
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
I heard about it while doing Dewey’s 24 hour readathon.
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
Whispers Under Ground – Ben Aaronovitch. via audiobook. I love this series. Kobna Holbrook-Smith is fabulous as the narrator!
Tell us something about yourself.
At one time I couldn’t understand how people could “listen” to a book instead of reading it via print. Now the majority of my reading is by audiobook. Go figure!
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
I’m at bluebird.booklikes.com
I’m also trying out Litsy @bluebird
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1. I’m reading from Portugal though I’m following the official click
2. I’ve never done this before no but I’m excited to take on this challenge!
3. I saw it on some suggested YouTube videos and though I didn’t actually watch the videos I went googling for it – this was yesterday so it was right on time!
4. I’m excited to finally finish History is All You Left Me, by Adam Silvera 😊
5. One of my biggest goals in life is to write and publish a book
6. I’m most active on instagram @studyingmwo
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My response on Litsy:
http://litsy.com/p/M1UzR1NnY2xZ
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1) Missouri
2) I am brand new!
3) I can’t remember!
4) I’m hoping to finish The Mothers!
5) I am addicted to fiction but recently found a love for memoirs.
6) I’m on IG @kodibevelle
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Haha, I was pretty late and I did not figure out that this would start at 12, BUT I WILL START NOW.
1. I live in the USA!
2. I have never done the 24in48 readathon before!
3. I heard about it on TWITTER!
4. I will be reading Jane, Unlimited this weekend 🙂
5. I scream and flail a lot.
6. TWITTER @blotsofink
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I’m reading in Pasadena, CA this weekend. I’ve done this readathon a bunch of times now and look forward to it for months ahead. Always so much fun! Not sure what book I’m most excited about reading this weekend because my TBR stack is teetering and I haven’t been all that organized about choosing titles for the readathon. I’m more operating on the “what do I feel like” system from book to book. As for me, I’m trying to get back to running after a few years off and so a morning run tomorrow is going to be one way I keep from getting too stiff reading or sitting too much. Happy reading, all!
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Oops, forgot my social media. @NepheleTempest on Twitter and Instagram, and @Nephele on Litsy.
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My response is at http://jlsbibliomania.booklikes.com/post/1580836/24in48-starting-line
Hope to see some of you on BookLikes
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1.Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
2.Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
No, never, but I’m excited to do it!
3.Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
I heard about it through my Dad. He’s a readathon freak.
4.What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
Young Scrooge by R. L. Stine. Part of the Christmas in July Theme I am participating in.
5.Tell us something about yourself.
I love to read. Ever since I was a little kid.
6.Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blakekaralash/
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Hi readers! Pretty pumped to get this started – this’ll be my second time reading, and I really want to finish some books today!
1. Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
I’m reading from Washington, DC!
2. Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
I did try to do it last year, but ran out of steam.
3. Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
It’s my second, but Twitter reminded me this was going on!
4. What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
My ARC copy of Mask of Shadows!
5. Tell us something about yourself.
My favorite book is The Night Circus, and I own several copies with all the different possible covers of the book!
6. Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
I’ll be mostly posting on Twitter @dianaprincerecs, but also from my blog, dianaprincereviews.wordpress.com. ❤
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I shared my answers in my first IG post of the readathon. (@amberk1120) I’m excited to be participating again!
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Good morning everyone! It was time for a break after reading for a few hours so I’m catching up on 24in48 happenings. You can find my intro survey at http://litsy.com/p/OHpmd1Z0N2R4
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1.) I am in Hartford, CT.
2.) Nope. This is my first 24in48 readathon, my third time doing any readathon.
3.) I heard about it on Twitter.
4.) Probably Written in the Stars.
5.) I’m currently a preschool teacher until the fall when I start my Masters in social work. I’m a mom to a cuddly 8 year old terrier poodle mix named Scout.
6.) https://twitter.com/endlessreader
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Hi I’m Liz!
1. I’m reading from Rhode Island.
2. This is my second 24-in-48 though it might be my first successful one!
4. I’m most excited to read Lois Lane: Fallout and volume 1 of the Wobder Woman Rebirth trade.
5. I’m a librarian by day and rock singer by night.
6. You can find me on Instagram, Litsy, and Twitter @lizgotauco (though my Instagram is private). Reviews also at Goodreads.
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Hi Everyone! I’m Alison.
1. I’m in New York City.
2. I’m a 24in48 readathon newbie.
3. I heard about the readathon from Abby the Librarian’s blog.
4. Ahh, too many choices! But I think I’m most excited to read Far From the Tree by Robin Benway-I always love her books.
5. When I’m not reading this weekend, I’ll be trying to do stuff to get ready for a 3 week trip to England and Scotland-I leave Wednesday!
6. You can find me on Twitter (@_alibrarian) and Instagram (@alisonjane0306). I’ll also be updating my Goodreads page as I finish books.
Happy reading!
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1. I’m in Oklahoma, USA these days.
2. I’ve done 24in48 before, but the highest I’ve gotten was 12 hours. Shooting to break that this time!
4. I think I’m most excited about reading The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden. Liberty Hardy has talked it up something fierce.
5. I am going to my second ever yoga class today, so I’ll get all my stretches in to work out those stiff joints gotten from my reading position.
6. Best place to find me this weekend is @leah on Litsy.
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I posted my answers here: https://booksbeyondimagining.wordpress.com/2017/07/22/24in48/
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1. I’m located in North Carolina.
2. I have not participated in this readathon before, but I did the Dewey’s 24 hr Readathon earlier this year and now of course I’m addicted!
3. I found out about this readathon through browsing litsy and twitter for other readathons.
4. I’m most excited about finishing up Akata Witch and starting Shadow of the Wind.
5. I’m a zookeeper so anytime that I’m not reading, I’m probably hanging out with my work animals or my personal animals! I’m training for a half marathon this year in Zion National Park, and I’ve recently discovered that audiobooks REALLY help motivate me for this!
6. The best place to find me this weekend will be on twitter @mishreads or my litsy @kamishamish
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litsy is actually @kamisha, sorry about that!
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I posted my answers on my blog.
http://kakijokoja.blogspot.com/2017/07/24-in-48-read-thon-i-decided-pretty.html
Karsyn @ KaKiJoKoJA
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1. I’m reading from my sunny apartment in Boston, MA.
2. This will be my third readathon – I’m so excited to read even more awesome books!
3. I think I am most excited to read the second volume of Monstress – eeeeee!!!!!
4. I’m getting a late start to the readathon today because Saturdays are my morning to volunteer at my local animal shelter. I was hoping to read to some of the cats this morning, but it was too busy to get any reading time in!
5. I can found on Instagram @cats_food_books and on Litsy @redheadreads 🙂
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1. I’m in Kirkland Lake, Ontario Canada
2. This is my second readathon.
3. I’m hoping to finish Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie. And I’m also wanting to get into The Scorch Trials and Cinder. I tend to bounce around between books and have 4 or 5 on the go at any given time.
4. I am a professional photographer and was named the Professional Photographers of Canada’s 2017 Photographic Artist of the Year 🙂
5. I can be found on instagram @lemmagram
Happy reading everyone!
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I’m traveling so I started in Denver and will end in St. Thomas. I attempted the 24in48 and couldn’t do it because of other engagements that took precident.
I found out about 24in48 through suggested follows on Instagram since I follow several book publishers.
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
I am really excited to read Woman in Cabin 10 and Dark Matter.
I’m a special education teacher in reading so I want to share this with my students this year!
Instagram – leann.arica
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1. I am reading from #kansascity
2. I signed up for the readathon before but this is the first time I am actively participating.
3. I think I first heard about it on Litsy.
4. Book I am most excited about: I started The Wanderers yesterday and so far it is excellent!
5. Something about myself: I’m a nutritionist, hence the nutrition book in my stack. )See pic on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/have.a.namaste/)
6. Where to find me online: Insta and also Litsy @HaveANamaste
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1. Reading in Beaufort, SC
2. First time!
3. I’m pretty sure I heard about it during the Dewey 24-Hour Readathon.
4. I’m most excited to read some Louise Penny, but that’s the only book i gave planned. I’ll see where my mood takes me.
4. I’m a collection development librarian, and I love dogs and Eurovision and cooking.
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1. Reading in Beaufort, SC
2. First time!
3. I’m pretty sure I heard about it during the Dewey 24-Hour Readathon.
4. I’m most excited to read some Louise Penny, but that’s the only book i gave planned. I’ll see where my mood takes me.
5. I’m a collection development librarian, and I love dogs and Eurovision and cooking.
Find me on Litsy @ferskner
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1. I’m reading in Ontario, Canada
2. I haven’t done it before, but I’m excited to try!
3. I heard about it on Litsy
4. I’m most excited to read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
5. I’m currently a university student studying psychology, but I will be pursuing a Masters of Library Science following undergrad!
5. You can find me on Litsy – @candority
Happy readathon!
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1. Hello!!! I am reading from Portland, OR, USA.
2. I have participated before but never made it to the 24 hour mark!
3. At this point I do not remember where I first heard about the readathon, but I think it was sometime after Dewey’s.
4. I am excited about all of them, I would love to actually finish The Stand? But that is probably wishful thinking.
5. I have a booktube channel!! WHOOO HOO!!
6. On twitter! https://twitter.com/timetoread___
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
I’m reading from Oslo, Norway
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
Yes, it’s my second time
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
Instagram the last time…
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
George by Alex Gino (although I’m already finished with it)
Tell us something about yourself.
I have Ninja soda and I’m not afraid to drink it!
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/meneniareads
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meneniareads/
Blog: https://meneniareads.blogspot.no/
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Reading at home, in Norway
Never tried the any readarhon before, but last January my gf did the 24/48 and that seemed very interesting
From my brilliant/crazy/but oh so lovely gf @meneniareads
This weekend I’m finally gonna read Watchmen!
I’m a geek and horder. Me and my gf have over 400 boardgames and 1400 books
I will be at Instagram @janusiskariot
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Hi! I’m Jordan!
1 I’m reading in central Indiana (USA!!)
2 This is my first time trying 24in48
3 I found you on Instagram (and got super excited!)
4 I can’t wait to read Final Girls!
5 Like everyone else here I love to read, but my background is in accounting. Maybe I should have been an English major instead!
6 Find me on Instagram. I’d love to follow along with other readathoners! @jordanreadstoomuch
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1) Reading at home in Indiana
2) Yes! This is my 3rd one.
3) I don’t remember.
4) The Thief by Megan Turner
5) Barnes and Noble is my happy place. 🙂
6) Litsy: @Kristy_K
Goodreads: Kristy K
Instagram: @timeenoughforbooks
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1. that would be my little house on the side of a mountain in El Paso, TX
2. No, this is my first time joining… usually do the Dewey ones biannually but decided to branch out more this year.
3. On my instagram feed of all places… LOL I love instagram!
4. I am working on a few review books but the first one up is a new one by Liz Johnson in Christian fiction. It is her third book in the series called Prince Edward Island Dreams… the individual book is titled On Love’s Gentle Shore. It just hit bookshelves this month.
5. I am a new GRANDMOTHER (4 months almost)!!!
6. You can find me mostly on my instagram @chefleann…
it is set to private but if you asked to be added I will definitely add fellow readathon people. 🙂
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My survey is at: https://blogbysherryann.blogspot.com
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I’m reading from my home in Chicago, Illinois and I’m a 24 in 48 newbie!
I’ve known about it for a while and couldn’t say for sure where I initially heard about 24 in 48, but probably Abby Johnson’s blog (abbythelibrarian.com)
I’m really excited to finish Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House by Alyssa Mastromonaco and am SUPER excited to start/finish Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart!
I’m a youth services librarian in the Chicago suburbs with a not-so-secret ambition to write a book (or two. dozen.) of my own. I’m also super into sports, which I find to be a bit of an outlying position in the bookish world. Any other sports fans (especially Cubs / running!) out there??
You can find me on Instagram and Twitter this weekend @brittdrehobl.
Happy reading, y’all! And remember to eat, shower, and STRETCH!
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1.Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
SanLeandro, CA
2.Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
First time for me ^^
3.Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first?
booktube!
4.What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
I’m excited to finally finish the Finale Empire by Brandon Sanderson
5.Tell us something about yourself.
I like to lift really heavy weights. Deadlifts are my favorite.
6.Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
on instagram @_pepinyourstep or on twitter @_bookbunny
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Florida, USA, Planet Earth
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? No
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? Book Riot
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? No favorites yet. Open to anything!
Tell us something about yourself. Have a black cat who is joining me on this journey… or who will be my mortal enemy throughout it.
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. Instagram @devinfeyded
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Western New York
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? Yep
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? Not my first. 🙂
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? Because You Love to Hate Me
Tell us something about yourself. My favorite animals are camels.
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. Instagram: sammylouise40 and my blog
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Bookzombie’s post on Litsy
http://litsy.com/p/cmp0ZHU5cmh1
Thanks for working so hard on the readathon!
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Hi!
-I’m reading from rainy Ohio in the U.S. 🙂
-I’ve never officially done the 24in48 marathon before, but I’ve heard of it.
-I heard about the marathon, I believe, in an email. I must have signed up to be reminded of the next one, haha!
-I’m most excited to read Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton (a fav author) & Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
– About me? Hmmm, I just started going back to school for a different degree & although it’s become an ongoing migraine, I’m hoping it’s for the best.
– Social media: I’m NovelReveries everywhere 🙂
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1. SLC, UT.
2. 1ST time 🙂
3. Emily Fox’s BookTube channel.
4. A CONJURING OF LIGHT by V.E Schwab.
5. I’m a hard femme kitchen witch.
6. Twitter & Instagram = @ninsiana0
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1. I’m reading from the comfort of my home in the middle of nowhere, PA.
2. First time tackling this readathon!
3. I didn’t hear about it until several hours in, actually, while scrolling through my Twitter feed.
4. Hoping to read Shimmer and Burn by Mary Taranta this weekend!
5. I an absolutely OBSESSED with red pandas.
6. You can find me on Twitter @AustineDecker and I may post an update or two over on Instagram @novelknight (which is the same handle I use on Tumblr and Litsy as well)!
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Where in the world are you reading from this weekend?
England! In my bed
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before?
Yes! I think this is my third or fourth time now
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend?
Finishing Replica, I’ve been reading it very slowly for a month now
Tell us something about yourself.
I am going to literally drown myself in tea and coffee over this
Remind us where to find you online this weekend.
My twitter: @charlottetheemo
and then at the 24th hour I’m going to post an update on my blog charlottealiciaablogs.wordpress.com
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1) Ogden area, Utah
2) Second time doing this readathon.
3) Instagram.
4) Kill the Boyband.
5) My German Sheppard is not a fan of readatons.. means less playtime for her even though she still will get her run & walks in. Hallelujah for audiobooks!
6) Twitter. @hikingnugg
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