Where are you reading from today?
My couch, under some cats. Possibly bed in a bit, so if I accidentally fall asleep, I do apologise.
3 facts about me …
Um. I'm 37, have 10 cats and love chocolate.
How many books do you have in your TBR pile for the next 24 hours?
Five
Do you have any goals for the read-a-thon (i.e. number of books, number of pages, number of hours, or number of comments on blogs)?
I'm hoping to cheer on everyone's blog at least once. Beyond that, I'm flexible.
If you’re a veteran read-a-thoner, Any advice for people doing this for the first time?
I'm reading for the first time but I was a cheerleader for the past two. I found having the feed open in two windows and working one from the top down and one from the bottom up helped.
Just finished Under the Mountain by Maurice Gee. It's a short book _ less than 160 pages, but pacey and with a good story. Here's a potted synopsis: When twins Theo and Rachel Matheson go to their aunt and uncle's for a holiday, they find out there's a lot more in store for them than just a spot of swimming.
Something evil, and slimy, is waking up under the volcanoes around Auckland.
I've read it before, more than once, and it was made into a fairly iconic Kiwi series when I was a kid. The movie is now in production.
Good stuff. :)
Um ... The Hobbit next, I think.
I really like your idea about the feed!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure about evil and slimy stuff this early in the morning!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's a great idea about the feed!
ReplyDeleteAnd you have a lot of cats. O_O Cat envy!
Hiya just wanted to drop by and offer official (but friendly) cheers. I knew you had several cats but 10 is epic, I am so jealous!
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds fun, something slimy and evil in a lake - what could it be?
You got off to a great start. We are still having heaps of fun, not as productive in the reading but lots of laughs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting
Good luck with your reading. The Hobbit was a great book. =)
ReplyDeleteTen cats? I love cats. I guess you'll have a lot of company today. Too bad my cat does not like sitting on laps. You need a lapcat to read for 24 hours! have fun and good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteJodie: I'm not spoiling anything when I say _ it's aliens. Slimy, evil aliens.
One book down...awesome! Thank you for the tip about two windows. I am trying to figure out ways to be efficient with my time blogging. Say hello to the kitties and happy reading.
ReplyDeletegood for you on finishing one book already! I'm halfway through the first one, but I've already done more reading this morning than I would normally in a whole day, so I'm not complaining :-)!
ReplyDeleteI really like The Hobbit. Have you read it before?
ReplyDeletethanks for the feed advice!! The Hobbit..loved it!!
ReplyDeleteWordlily: Many, many times, but not for several years.
ReplyDeleteThanks again everyone - tis after 3am here so I'm off to bed with a book.
Will do some catch-up work in the morning.
Happy reading/cheering! :)
Happy reading and good luck today, Maree
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your kitty. Looks kind of like my Maggie. :) Congrats on one book down.
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of your cat that you have at the beginning of this post! I was really thinking my cat was going to be my little partner in this book-a-thon, but he has already pooped out and decided nap time was more important. What kinds of cats do you have??
ReplyDeleteOne book down is great! Keep it up and have fun!
Yep, I'm usually under a cat whether sleeping, sitting or eating. We have fun. Have fun reading.
ReplyDeleteGreat reading choices!! Love the picture of your kitty :-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck and happy reading today!!
~Melissa @ Melissa's Bookshelf
Well I've put Under the Mountain by Maurice Gee in my wish list.
ReplyDeleteThanx for the visit.
Read in Joy
Such a cute cat pic! :)
ReplyDeleteA movie of Under the Mountain? Whoo-hoo! How cool. I usually send overseas visitors who come to stay with us in Auckland home with a copy of the book.
ReplyDeleteHave fun reading with all your friends to keep you company!
ReplyDeleteJust popping in to cheer you on in the readathon.
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