So, random.org has chosen and the winners are...
It is first come, first serve! Have fun!
Please send us the name of the book and your address at dreamworldofabookaholic[AT]googlemail[DOT]com
Showing posts with label read-a-thon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label read-a-thon. Show all posts
Thursday, June 11, 2009
And the winners are...
We're finally back from the short break right after the read-a-thon was over. Admittedly, it was a bit exhausting (especially because I also tried to do MotherReader's 48 Hour Book Challenge that same weekend - oops!).
So, random.org has chosen and the winners are...
Patti O
Nonna (Chèli)
Betty
Rhinoa
Wendy
Bookish Ruth
Christina
gautami tripathy
Congrats everyone!
It is first come, first serve! Have fun!
Please send us the name of the book and your address at dreamworldofabookaholic[AT]googlemail[DOT]com
So, random.org has chosen and the winners are...
It is first come, first serve! Have fun!
Please send us the name of the book and your address at dreamworldofabookaholic[AT]googlemail[DOT]com
Monday, June 8, 2009
Kathrin's mystery/thriller reading
So I am really late with answering the memes. When I was working at my computer it was to check for unapproved comments, but here you go:
When did you start reading this genre?
I think I started reading this genre in 1993 or 1994 - when I was about 9 years old. (No Nancy Drew here, I'm afraid, or else I would have started a lot earlier!)
What was your first experience with the genre? The ever popular Nancy Drew or Agatha Christe? Or someone completely different?
The first mystery I remember reading was one of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple mysteries. I still have those books and am really sad that the publisher at one point stopped this particular series. The covers were so pretty! (Sorry, I couldn't even find a pic on the internet.)
How did you discover it?
By chance - Mom and I took regular trips to the book stores and one day I saw the pretty covers, read the back cover blurbs - and hooked I was!
Do you exclusively read mysteries and thrillers or do you mix it with other genres? If you switch genres, which other genres do you read?
I mix genres. I read mysteries and thrillers, but also classics, chick lit, romance and non-fiction. I like this as I usually have just the right thing to read for my mood (unless I can't concentrate ;-) ).
When did you start reading this genre?
I think I started reading this genre in 1993 or 1994 - when I was about 9 years old. (No Nancy Drew here, I'm afraid, or else I would have started a lot earlier!)
What was your first experience with the genre? The ever popular Nancy Drew or Agatha Christe? Or someone completely different?
The first mystery I remember reading was one of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple mysteries. I still have those books and am really sad that the publisher at one point stopped this particular series. The covers were so pretty! (Sorry, I couldn't even find a pic on the internet.)
How did you discover it?
By chance - Mom and I took regular trips to the book stores and one day I saw the pretty covers, read the back cover blurbs - and hooked I was!
Do you exclusively read mysteries and thrillers or do you mix it with other genres? If you switch genres, which other genres do you read?
I mix genres. I read mysteries and thrillers, but also classics, chick lit, romance and non-fiction. I like this as I usually have just the right thing to read for my mood (unless I can't concentrate ;-) ).
Kathrin's summary
Well, here it goes, the first Mystery Read-A-Thon is over. I managed to read 10 hours and 33 minutes, and I'm really glad. I did have problems concentrating for the past two weeks or so.
While I didn't finish a single book (yes, you can read for over 10 hours and still not finish a book!), I read parts of Charlaine Harris' Dead Until Dark and Margaret Grace's Malice In Miniature, though. Well, and I finished three mangas (Detective Conan Vol. 16-18. I have no clue how many pages I read, though...
All in all, my reading was okay. Considering that during the last two weeks I couldn't concentrate at all, I am hoping this means I am back on track and out of the slump-like state... The only major disruptions I had to deal with were my cats who don't take being ignored easily and when my parents came home from a weekend trip (I hadn't seen Mom at all and Dad only for about 20 minutes before that).
I hope you all enjoyed the read-a-thon!
While I didn't finish a single book (yes, you can read for over 10 hours and still not finish a book!), I read parts of Charlaine Harris' Dead Until Dark and Margaret Grace's Malice In Miniature, though. Well, and I finished three mangas (Detective Conan Vol. 16-18. I have no clue how many pages I read, though...
All in all, my reading was okay. Considering that during the last two weeks I couldn't concentrate at all, I am hoping this means I am back on track and out of the slump-like state... The only major disruptions I had to deal with were my cats who don't take being ignored easily and when my parents came home from a weekend trip (I hadn't seen Mom at all and Dad only for about 20 minutes before that).
I hope you all enjoyed the read-a-thon!
Kathrin's introduction meme
What books do you want to read during this read-a-thon?
I hadn't made any real plans for the read-a-thon. I have tons of mysteries on Mt. TBR, so I knew I would find something to read. The only book I brought from my place to my parents was Charlaine Harris' Dead Until Dark.
How many books do you hope to finish?
I had no expectations.
What (if any) breaks do you intend to take?
I knew I'd have to take a break to prepare lunch and another when my parents got back.
Do you generally read lots of mysteries and thrillers or are the one of the many genres you like?
Yes!
What are some of your favorite authors?
Lee Harris
Harlan Coben
Donna Leon
Victoria Laurie
Kathy Reichs
Jilliane Hoffman
and many, many more!
If you could make us all read one mystery or thriller for this read-a-thon, which one would it be and why?
Just one? What was I thinking when I asked this questions? But I have to comply. Lee Harris' Christine Bennett series is awesome, so if you haven't read that one yet, start with The Yom Kippur Murder!
Do you prefer series or stand alones?
I read both, but have a tendency to read series. Once I've taken a liking to a character or characters, though, I really enjoy visiting with them regularly!
I hadn't made any real plans for the read-a-thon. I have tons of mysteries on Mt. TBR, so I knew I would find something to read. The only book I brought from my place to my parents was Charlaine Harris' Dead Until Dark.
How many books do you hope to finish?
I had no expectations.
What (if any) breaks do you intend to take?
I knew I'd have to take a break to prepare lunch and another when my parents got back.
Do you generally read lots of mysteries and thrillers or are the one of the many genres you like?
Yes!
What are some of your favorite authors?
Lee Harris
Harlan Coben
Donna Leon
Victoria Laurie
Kathy Reichs
Jilliane Hoffman
and many, many more!
If you could make us all read one mystery or thriller for this read-a-thon, which one would it be and why?
Just one? What was I thinking when I asked this questions? But I have to comply. Lee Harris' Christine Bennett series is awesome, so if you haven't read that one yet, start with The Yom Kippur Murder!
Do you prefer series or stand alones?
I read both, but have a tendency to read series. Once I've taken a liking to a character or characters, though, I really enjoy visiting with them regularly!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
sum-up for the read-a-thon
So, if you haven't already posted about it, tell us how the read-a-thon went for you. Please leave a link to your post here in the comment section!
Did you finish a book?
If so, what did you finish?
How many pages did you read?
How did the reading go for you?
Did you have any major disruptions?
Would you join in for another read-a-thon later this year?
What else do you think about the read-a-thon?
Did you finish a book?
If so, what did you finish?
How many pages did you read?
How did the reading go for you?
Did you have any major disruptions?
Would you join in for another read-a-thon later this year?
What else do you think about the read-a-thon?
Saturday, June 6, 2009
mystery/thriller reading
Tell us more about your mystery/thriller reading habit.
When did you start reading this genre?
What was your first experience with the genre? The ever popular Nancy Drew or Agatha Christe? Or someone completely different?
How did you discover it?
Do you exclusively read mysteries and thrillers or do you mix it with other genres? If you switch genres, which other genres do you read?
Please feel free to add your own questions!
When did you start reading this genre?
What was your first experience with the genre? The ever popular Nancy Drew or Agatha Christe? Or someone completely different?
How did you discover it?
Do you exclusively read mysteries and thrillers or do you mix it with other genres? If you switch genres, which other genres do you read?
Please feel free to add your own questions!
Introduction meme
As the first members will probably be starting the Mystery Read-A-Thon around this time, here's the first post. For this, we have a short meme for you all to answer. Please take the questions to your blog and leave a link directly to the post in the comments here!
What books do you want to read during this read-a-thon?
How many books do you hope to finish?
What (if any) breaks do you intend to take?
Do you generally read lots of mysteries and thrillers or are the one of the many genres you like?
What are some of your favorite authors?
If you could make us all read one mystery or thriller for this read-a-thon, which one would it be and why?
Do you prefer series or stand alones?
What books do you want to read during this read-a-thon?
How many books do you hope to finish?
What (if any) breaks do you intend to take?
Do you generally read lots of mysteries and thrillers or are the one of the many genres you like?
What are some of your favorite authors?
If you could make us all read one mystery or thriller for this read-a-thon, which one would it be and why?
Do you prefer series or stand alones?
memes
For the Read-A-Thon, we'll be having a couple memes for all of you. Just go ahead and take them for your blog whenever you're taking a break - and please leave a link to your blog post in the comment section, or, if you don't have a blog, leave the answers in the comment section.
And if you have an idea for a meme yourself, feel free to e-mail me (Kathrin) at dreamworldofabookaholic@googlemail.com !
And if you have an idea for a meme yourself, feel free to e-mail me (Kathrin) at dreamworldofabookaholic@googlemail.com !
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Mr. Linky doesn't work
Apparently, Mr. Linky doesn't work too well right now, so if you want to join in for next week's Mystery Read-A-Thon, please just leave a comment here with your name and the info where we can find your blog (if you have one).
Thanks!
Thanks!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
a couple prizes!
So, we also have a few prizes for you to win during the read-a-thon.
Emily Listfield: Best Intentions
(Thanks to the author and Lauren for offering this book as a prize!)
Don Bruns: Bahama Burnout - US only!
(Thanks to Jen from Jen's Book Thoughts)
April Smith: North of Montana - US only!
(Thanks to Jen from Jen's Book Thoughts)
Carl Hiaasen: Native Tongue
Sheila Connolly: One Bad Apple
James Patterson: 1st To Die
Jacqueline Winspear: Maisie Dobbs
Alexander McCall Smith: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Note: Titles striked out are already given away to one of the winners!
(Thanks to the author and Lauren for offering this book as a prize!)
Don Bruns: Bahama Burnout - US only!
(Thanks to Jen from Jen's Book Thoughts)
(Thanks to Jen from Jen's Book Thoughts)
Carl Hiaasen: Native Tongue
Note: Titles striked out are already given away to one of the winners!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The first Mystery Read-A-Thon
When I told Marleen about Dewey's 24 Hour Read-A-Thon and how much fun I had, we talked about doing it again, but October seemed so far away - and 24 hours so hard to do! So we got to think about the premise for a (short) while.
Since we originally met through our mutual love for mystery series, a mystery read-a-thon was what first came to mind. And since we both figured 24 hours is soooo long, far too long in fact to do it more that twice a year, if that, we figured punishing our families for 12 hours of complete ignorance of them (sorry guys, we still love you!) would be enough.
But 12 hours left us with a problem. If people from other countries would want to join us, and we would set the read-a-thon for 12 hours and those who live at the other side of the world would have to read during the night. Sounds unfair, right? So we figured if we make it a longer challenge and everyone can pick the 12 hours that fits best into the schedule.
So the first Mystery Read-A-Thon will take place June 7, 2009! And your challenge will be to read for 12 hours on this day.
If you would like to join, please enter your name and the link to your blog (if you have one) to Mr. Linky.
ETA: As I have just found out, this Mr. Linky apparently doesn't like names only, so if you don't have a blog, please just use the address for this blog instead to go with your name!
Since we originally met through our mutual love for mystery series, a mystery read-a-thon was what first came to mind. And since we both figured 24 hours is soooo long, far too long in fact to do it more that twice a year, if that, we figured punishing our families for 12 hours of complete ignorance of them (sorry guys, we still love you!) would be enough.
But 12 hours left us with a problem. If people from other countries would want to join us, and we would set the read-a-thon for 12 hours and those who live at the other side of the world would have to read during the night. Sounds unfair, right? So we figured if we make it a longer challenge and everyone can pick the 12 hours that fits best into the schedule.
So the first Mystery Read-A-Thon will take place June 7, 2009! And your challenge will be to read for 12 hours on this day.
If you would like to join, please enter your name and the link to your blog (if you have one) to Mr. Linky.
ETA: As I have just found out, this Mr. Linky apparently doesn't like names only, so if you don't have a blog, please just use the address for this blog instead to go with your name!
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