WE DID IT! We made it the full 48 hours! I’m so thrilled for every last one of you. More than 1,300 readers participated this weekend and I hope you all had a great time.
Before we can wrap this thing up and put it (and ourselves) to bed, we’ve got a few last things to take care of. Namely, winners of the Hour 42 Literary Dinner Party challenge:
Heike (@inwhichHeikereadsharder on Litsy)
Katy Alice (@thegirlinthegarret on Instagram)
Ashley McMillan (@swishandflick on Litsy)
Jocelyn Bailey (@thebookhooker on Instagram)
Kathy W. (@MsWebberUC on Twitter)
Alisha Soto (@endlessreader on Twitter)
Kaitlyn Dawn (@121books on Twitter)
Jessica (@JPeterson on Litsy)
Frank McGeough (@fmcgeough on Twitter)
Lynn Andryshak (@lmandryshak on Instagram)
If you can, I’d love to know how this readathon went for all of you, anything you’d change, your favorite books, etc. So leave a comment with answers to this closing survey:
- How many books did you read? Pages? (If you didn’t keep track, tell me that too!)
- How many hours did you read?
- What do you think worked well in this readathon?
- What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time?
- Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon?
And thanks to our friends at Book Riot, all readathon participants will be getting an email with a 25% discount code for their store. So keep your eyes peeled for that. Thank you to the whole BR gang for going above and beyond for this ‘thon.
Since I know you’re all dying to mark your calendars, the next 24in48 readathon will be on….
January 27-28, 2018!!
Lastly, if you finished a full 24 hours of reading, you’re eligible to win one of four amazing prize packs. Fill out this form, including your proof of hours read, before midnight ET on Tuesday, July 25th.
Thanks once again for joining me and my fellow co-hosts Kristen and Kerry. It’s been a great time.
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1. 6 books (NO idea how that happened)
2. a little over 24 hours!
3. I love how flexible it is. You’re not limited to certain hours of reading or certain books. Just have to read!
4. Not necessarily an improvement but I’d love to see hourly prompts, perhaps, have everyone share what they’re reading or something about it, etc.
5. Absolutely!
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We made it! This weekend has been great!
I read 610 pages. I was about to read for 18 hours and 32 minutes!
This was my first 24in48 and I loved the Twitter updates and interactions.
I can’t really think of anything to improve just keep doing what you’re doing.
I will DEFINITELY be participating in the next one!
See you then!
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I. Was. So. Close. Read only 4 books (well 4 1/3 technically) and 23 hours 40 min
Next time I”ll use a back up timer so I won’t miss any! and I like doing audio and print and ebooks for versatility.
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And I’m definitely in for next time!
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I read six books over 26 hours of reading!
It really helped that my partner was working a ton – so I had the whole place to myself with no distractions. I also really loved taking breaks and checking all of the online chatter about the challenge.
I can’t wait for the next one!
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I read about 25 hours and read 4 complete books, finished one I had been reading, finished an audiobook and started another audiobook. I will absolutely be participating in January. I cannot think of any improvements that be made. Thank you for doing this!
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How many books did you read? Pages? Read 2 books, 150 in another, heard 60% of an audiobook and started a new book.
How many hours did you read? A little over 17
What do you think worked well in this readathon? The prompts every 3 hours
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time? Not having it on my kids birthday for one and maybe not a family emergency at 3:30 am next time. Haha
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readarhon? Sure
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1. How many books did you read?
I read two books in full, and read partials of two other books, one of which I DNF’d and the other of which I’m just getting started on.
2. How many hours did you read?
I must admit, I didn’t bother tracking my hours because I knew this chaotic weekend would make it impossible for me to reach the full 24. It was interesting to note, however, that I gave myself permission to read more than usual.
3. What do you think worked well in this readathon?
I loved the every-three-hour updates and challenges. And the prizes on offer were fantastic.
4. What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time?
Oh man, I couldn’t say. You did an awesome job with this.
5. Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon?
Totally.
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Eek! Yay! XD As for the survey:
Q: How many books did you read? Pages? (If you didn’t keep track, tell me that too!)
A: I read 4 complete books, finished half of one, started half of another, and started just a bit of yet another! In total, I read 1,734 pages. 🙂
How many hours did you read?
24, give or take a minute or two! 😂
What do you think worked well in this readathon?
I thought the comradery (as usual) was fantastic and all of the interaction was so encouraging and fun.
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time?
More international prizes (even though I’m from the US, I know people were bummed about that), and more opportunities to win prizes in general!
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon?
Absolutely! XD
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How many books did you read? Pages? (If you didn’t keep track, tell me that too!)
I read 2 full books and started 2! 1337 pages in total c:
How many hours did you read?
24 hours and 53 minutes, give or take! I had to record my times by hand on paper bc my phone timer resets after 100 minutes which is literally? so stupid?
What do you think worked well in this readathon?
The 3-hourly updates
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time?
Have another simultaneous-ish readathon done in a European timezone, say, GMT, for poor sops like me who are currently awake at 5am c: c: c:
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon?
Definitely, regardless of what timezone it falls into!
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I must be a slow reader. I almost finished 2 complete books. I think I did pretty good. Didn’t keep track of pages though. I did read the full 24 hours. It was tough. I was not quite prepared as it was my first. Let me first say I did not participate in the readathon to win a prize. However, very excited to see my name picked! Kind of had the wind knocked out of my sails because there were no International prizes left. That being said, this readathon was very well run and I will be participating in the one in January! Thank you very much for putting this together!
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon?
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How many books did you read? Pages?
-I didn’t track pages but finished one book from start to finish(322 pages), Started a new book and read about 100 in another I’m reading.
How many hours did you read?
-12 hours
What do you think worked well in this readathon?
– the updates every 3 hours
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time?
-I can’t think of anything right now.
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon?
– Definitely!
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1. 5 books and about 300 pages of Ulysses.
2. I read the full 24 hrs
3. Everything!
4. Nothing.
5. Yes!
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How many books did you read? Pages? (If you didn’t keep track, tell me that too!)
I finished three and read/listened to chunks of five others
How many hours did you read?
24! And two minutes.
What do you think worked well in this readathon?
The challenges and check-ins were enough to keep me engaged and on task but simple enough not to distract me too long from reading.
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time?
Rent a resort where we can all come and not talk to one another while we read? Kidding. This has been great. Thanks for doing this.
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon?
Absolutely!
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How many books did you read? Pages? (If you didn’t keep track, tell me that too!) I read 2 complete books and 1/2 of three others. I didn’t keep track of pages since half of that was audio.
How many hours did you read? 24 1/2
What do you think worked well in this readathon? You keep the challenges short and sweet, and we get to read what we want.
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time? More … corgis? 😉
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon? Of Course
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How many books did you read? Pages? (If you didn’t keep track, tell me that too!)
I read 10 books and started an 11th.
How many hours did you read?
24 hours and a little over.
What do you think worked well in this readathon?
Everything! This readathon was fabulous as always.
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time?
Is there anyway to have more challenges? They don’t even have to be for prizes. They are just fun to do.
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon? Yes! The one in January is a question mark on how much reading I’ll get done and stuff since I’ll have a 3 month old baby at that point.
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1, One doorstop and a half of another doorstop xD that makes 670 pages.
2. 18 hourd and some very small change x)
3. I think it was very organized, the challenges were fun and creative, and all went by uncomplicatedly.
4. Definitely more prizes for Internationally-based people ! I was one of many who won an imaginary prize after they were all gone :’)
5. Of course ! I’ve had a TON of fun and gained Litsy friends, cheered people and got cheered and followed, enjoyed the challenges a bit too much, waited for every email to arrive telling me of posts every 3 hours ! It’s my first official readathon and I’ve never had few more fun weekends than this one 😢
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This has been a long 2 days lol!
1. I finished 3 books, got a little over halfway through another, and read a chapter of another for a total of 664 pages.
2. I read a total of 10 hours and 38 minutes
3. Being able to connect with others who are also participating.
4. I’m not sure, I think everything was well planned out.
5. As long as nothing comes up during that time I will participate!
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How many books did you read? Pages? (If you didn’t keep track, tell me that too!)
I read seven books, listened to part of an audiobook and started part of another book.
How many hours did you read?
All 24! Then I gave my brain a break!
What do you think worked well in this readathon?
I think it all went smoothly!
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time?
Perhaps more international prizes?
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon?
Yes!
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How many books did you read? I managed 9 books.
How many hours did you read? I read for the full 24 hours.
What do you think worked well in this readathon? Everything, really!
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time? I couldn’t say. I thought it was great.
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon? Definitely!
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1. I read 7 books (2 were graphic novels) and 2,242 pages.
2. I read 24 hours!
3. I think the blog posts and general online community across multiple platforms was great.
4. I think it was practically perfect in every way.
5. I will definitely participate again!
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Ahhhh I can’t believe it’s the end already! I didn’t do as well as I hoped to, but I did manage to finish two books and am halfway through 4 others (I’m a mess like that)- I just about completed 15 hours. I DID read much more than I ever did all the rest of this month though, so THANK YOU!!
The best thing about this readathon is definitely the hosts- thank you for keeping us motivated through and through! I don’t think you need any improving, you guys did a fantastic job, and OF COURSE I’m taking part next year too! 😍🙌
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How many books did you read? Pages?
Over 500 pages of print and 10 hrs of audiobook.
How many hours did you read?
24hrs
What do you think worked well in this readathon?
Loved the posts and challenges on the blog every 3 hrs
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time?
Can’t think of anything, you guys did great!
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon?
Hell, yes!!
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I actually won a prize, this is so exciting! I’m international though, and I know all of the international prizes have been claimed … I filled out the form anyways, I just put down in the prize section that I was “international and unsure what to write”. Anyways, thank you for such a fun and challenging weekend!!!
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Sorry, forgot to answer the questions!
1. I’d finished three books, got a good start on the fourth.
2. I hit the 24 hour mark!
3. The posts every three hours, they were something to look forward to so I could take a mini break from reading, and refocus and remotivate myself.
4. I know it was hard to gauge how many international winners you’d have … but perhaps not separating prizes by US and International? Or have less winners so it’ll still be budget-friendly? I’m not sure if there’s a perfect solution, but I can sense this was definitely a challenge for you.
5. I would love to participate again in the future! I think I’m better prepared now, I know what to expect (maybe I won’t try to tackle all the social media, just limit myself to one or two platforms, lol), and I had so much fun! Even though my initial goal was to read for 12 hours, I quickly realized I could hit the 24 if I put my mind to it, and I did! 😀
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I’m not a readathon host but I am international. I think the reason the prizes are separated is that US prize givers don’t necessarily want to pay international shipping which is why there aren’t as many international prizes and the prizes are divided US/International. I won a prize after the “international prizes” were gone, and because I was able to provide a US shipping address, I was able to claim a “US prize.” Does this make sense???
Maybe we non-US readers need to work on the book places in our countries to provide prizes???
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We work directly with US publishers for prize giveaways and shipping costs (along with other considerations) are why they limit prizes to US only. We’re working on solutions for the next round of readathon, but if you have any other suggestions, please let us know.
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How many books did you read? Pages? (If you didn’t keep track, tell me that too!)
I am not sure how many pages. I read. I finished 1 book that I had previously started.
How many hours did you read?
Probably around 5 hours. I need to keep better track next time.
What do you think worked well in this readathon? Nothing. Haha. I was a horrible reader. My kids kept interrupting me (as they should when they need something) and other things just kept dragging me away from reading.
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time?
Put my kids to bed earlier. 😂😂
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon? Absolutely! Wish it was sooner!
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How many books did you read? 5 finished, plus 3 chapters of The Hobbit. Pages? Approximately 700, plus 2 1/2 audiobooks
How many hours did you read? 26+
What do you think worked well in this readathon?
Switching back and forth between books and audiobooks
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time? Nothing – it was great!
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon? Yes😃
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I read three books including one audiobook for a total of 21ish hours.
I loved that audiobooks were included.
I will participate in the next one and be more prepared! This was my first but not my last #24in48.
Thank you!!
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1. How many books did you read? Pages? I finished one print book and one audiobook, read four comics, and started a second audiobook.
2. How many hours did you read? Just over 24, but if I wanted to keep going until Midnight, I could have made it to 25.
3. What do you think worked well in this readathon? As always, I thought everything went super smooth.
4. What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time? The check-ins still feel too close together. Every four hours instead of every three might make a WORLD of difference.
5. Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon? Well, DUH. I love these. I look forward to every single one!
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I read 5 books and for 24 hours!! It was really fun and I enjoyed the social media aspect. It was nice that the challenges were spread out to every three hours to give you plenty of reading time. It seemed like just the right timing. I will definitely participate again!
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I read/listened to 3 books and got halfway through a 4th.
I read 15 hours. 10 on Saturday, 5 on Sunday.
The questions and challenges were fun and I enjoyed scrolling the hashtag on Instagram during breaks.
Were there tips or instructions on social media leading up to the Readathon? (I may have missed it.) This being my first time it would have been fun to have tips such as what snacks to shop for ahead of time or other ways to prepare.
I hope to participate again!
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How many books did you read? Pages?
I read about 340 pages — I was switching between four different books
How many hours did you read?
A little over 8 hours — spread out over both days
What do you think worked well in this readathon?
Using the stopwatch timer on my phone to keep track of total time read and the Bookout app helped keep track of pages read. I loved the different updates every few hours and the overall enthusiasm.
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time?
Can’t think of anything at the moment 🙂
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon?
I sure will!
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How many books did you read? Pages?
I didn’t keep track of pages. I finished 2 books already underway, made progress in a third, and started a fourth. Switched things up by alternating Kindle, regular print books, and audio book.
How many hours did you read?
13 hours, 19 minutes, exceeding my goal of 12 hours. I didn’t learn about the readathon until the evening before it began and already had plans for the weekend, so knew that 24 hours wasn’t reasonably attainable for me.
What do you think worked well in this readathon?
I enjoyed the ‘challenges’ every 3 hours, and the chance to win a prize (didn’t win, but that’s ok!)
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time?
I have no suggestions for improvement.
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon?
Probably!
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How many books did you read? Pages? (If you didn’t keep track, tell me that too!) I didn’t really keep track and I moved around a lot. I finished a far fantasy, almost finished an audiobook, and have bits of a few nonfictions that got read.
How many hours did you read? A little over 24!!
What do you think worked well in this readathon? Having check-ins and a hashtag to stay in touch on social media.
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time? Maybe some sort of banner/sticker/poster downloadable that folks can post on social media/change their profile pic to – at the beginning to get the word out, or at the end as a reward for completing the 24 hours even if you didn’t get the prize pack.
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon? Already on the calendar!!
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1. I chose for this readathon 12 books I had previously started and one I hadn’t. I finished 7 of the 12 and made headway in the others.
2. 24 hours, 12 minutes and 58 seconds
3. I loved the challenges interspersed throughout, they were really fun and kept me going. I also like that I picked books I had already started, as it made me feel I got through more reading. Illusion is a wonderful thing, or is it delusion. 🙂
4. Nothing, I thought it was wonderful and the prizes were excellent!
5. Seriously? I can’t wait for January!!!
Heartfelt thanks to all involved. This is such a wonderful event and you guys make it awesome! Thanks to BookRiot and everyone who made prizes available or just assisted to pull this all together. You guys rock!!!
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1. How many books did you read? 1 ebook, 1 audiobook and 60 pages of a physical book. Pages? Unknown
2. How many hours did you read? Just under 14
3. What do you think worked well in this readathon? Nothing, life was against me. The updates were fabulous though.
4. What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time? Personally I did the challenge in my timezone. With the use of audiobooks I’ll just stick to the actual challenge timezone next time as I can still listen while I work on the Monday (Australian.)
5. Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon? Definitely, thank you for encouraging me to read more.
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1. I started and finished 7 books (5 graphic novels, 1 audio memoir, and 1 poetry) during the #24in48 challenge time, plus did my daily reading for 3 books (Serial Reader, #hpchapteraday, and #lotrchapteraday). I’m not sure the page count.
2. I really thought I’d make and even surpass 24 hours, but I actually fell asleep early – couldn’t have been days ago when I couldn’t sleep and was awake ALL night. LoL I logged 21hrs 29min.
3. Can’t think of anything. It was great!
4. Seemed to work smoothly, so I have no suggested changes.
5. I will definitely participate again. It was a blast! 🙃📚❤️
Thanks for the weekend fun!
monkeygirlsmama’s post on Litsy
http://litsy.com/p/ZEo1Sm12UGwx
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I didn’t even think about keeping track of how many pages I read, but I finished the end a book I was already reading, read a whole one (Bird Box by Josh Malerman – creepy!!!), portions of a third and listened to and hour of an audiobook. My total time was about 18 and a half hours. I really thought it would be easier to get 24 hours in but stuff happens.
I can’t speak to what worked well or if anything should be changed because this was my very first readathon. I will say I loved every minute (that I was awake for) and especially enjoyed the blog posts every 3 hours. I’ll definitely be participating again next time. Thanks to everyone who had a hand in organizing this fun event.
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I didn’t keep track of pages. I completed one LONG audio book I had been “reading”; completed another book I was part way; and got a good ways into a new book.
I read for about 12:30 hours
Loved the 3 hours updates and challenges. Loved the challenges especially.
This was my first readathon. I didn’t really understand how/where to post for the challenges. Were we supposed to post on our social media AND in the comments? or were posts in the comments enough?
Yes, I’ll participate in January. Looking forward to it. I love that I read a whole lot more this weekend than I usually do!
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Note: I think the check in times being spread out over every 3 hours is perfect, especially since you still allow wiggle room on the response times.
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How many books did you read? 7 total, 2 more started but not finished
Pages? 1292!
How many hours did you read? 15
What do you think worked well in this readathon? The blog updates and challenges every 3 hours were great!
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time? I can’t really think of anything!
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon? FOR SURE ❤️
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Wrap up for #24in48
1. I finished one book; started another, and listened to one audiobook.
2. Almost 5 hours
3. Loved the Blog posts and all the Litsy posts
4. Not sure how the prizing worked. I won on hour six but am blot sure what I actually won. I also had trouble posting pics on the blog site.
5. Yes! The next one is the weekend before my birthday. Now I have plans.
Thanks @24in48 , this was a lot of fun!
MaleficentBookDragon’s post on Litsy
http://litsy.com/p/VGJaMm1LMXgz
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If you won a prize, there was a link in the post to click on the “prize” page and then you filled out the Google form with your answers — your name, address, which hour you won, and what your three choices of prize were. You could find out if there are still prizes available if you live in the US. Unfortunately all the international prizes are gone 😦
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1.How many books did you read? Pages? (If you didn’t keep track, tell me that too!)
Hopping between 7 books. Finished 3. I didn’t keep track of pages This time around.
2. How many hours did you read?
Just under 27
4. What do you think worked well in this readathon?
Everything was very well organized, yhe prizes were great, and the challenges were fun!
5. What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time?
I think everything was really well organized, but I wouldn’t mind more challenges. I liked doing them and had fun reading other people’s answers.
6. Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon?
Absolutely!!!
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How many books did you read? Pages? I completed three books, began four others and read about 800 pages, listening to around 6 hours of audiobook.
How many hours did you read? Just over 24!
What do you think worked well in this readathon? The challenges were all fun and easy to accomplish while completing the reading.
What do you think could be done to improve the readathon for next time? It would maybe be fun to have some kind of group live text or chat session somehow at points during the readathon, so people can chat a bit about how things are going outside of the comment boards and slight Twitter interaction.
Will you participate in a future 24in48 readathon? Absolutely!
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1. I finished 2 books and read a total of 588 pages.
2. I read for 12 hours and one minute.
3. The updates were fun and the challenges were too, I just didn’t have as much time to participate as I would have liked to.
4. I can’t think of anything, the readathon was wonderful!
5. Of course I would!
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I read 2 books in full, finished 3 books, and started or continued three others. I read for 24 hours!
Great job with all the prizes and updates! I will be doing this again!
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I read for a little over 24 hours. Read 953 pages.
This is my second bookathon and felt this one was more organized and easier to follow.
Sign ups are a little chaotic but I can’t imagine handling it any other way
Loved the interaction
I am requesting off from work as soon as I can for January!!
Thank you for running this and the prizes
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I’m so proud of myself and everyone else who participated! Events like this bring the bookish community together, it’s brilliant.
1. 6 & a bit. The Colour Of Magic on audio, Sleeping In The Ground by Peter Robinson (print), Now I Rise by Kiersten White (print), Final Girls by Riley Sagar(print), Angel With Two Faces by Nicola Upson(print) & Lords & Ladies by Terry Pratchett(audio) plus a chapter of The Hobbit.
2. 30hrs08mins37sec
3. Including Litsy as a check in.
4. More international prizes. This is now an international event, not just for the US.
5. Definitely! I had a blast.👍🎉
Thank you to the organisers and all of the sponsors as well. See you in January!
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1. 3 books!
2. 10 hours
3. The organization was great and all the motivational 3 hour posts were a fantastic idea!
4. This is my first readathon and I thought it was great! No changes from me
5. Oh for sure, I can’t wait for January!
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Chasing-Pages’s post on Litsy
http://litsy.com/p/bnFtRkw3TXdz
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I finished 3 books, almost 4… And 2/3 of my audiobook. I read for 24.5 hours.
The only improvement I would like to see is enough prizes for international readers. I was picked in hour 39, but the international prizes had all been claimed (there were tons left for the US). It was kind of a bummer. I will probably participate again.
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This was so much fun!! Thank you, thank you for hosting this. I’ve already marked down the next one in January!
In reply to your survey questions:
1. I read 4 books in their entirety. Started 3 new books and read over half way through 2 books I had previously started. I also listened to a large portion of an audiobook.
2. I read a total of 24 hours.
3. I loved the three hour check-ins/challenges, interaction, posting on social media and getting to know fellow bookworms. And of course reading to my hearts content!
4. This was my first readathon of this length and I thought you did an amazing job; so well organized.
5. Definitely! Have the dates marked down.
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