tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post7206558744755954891..comments2023-08-20T07:42:52.010-05:00Comments on Trish's Reading Nook: Sunday Salon 3 - Why I love read-a-thonsTrish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-11060229823436930292009-04-18T11:46:00.000-05:002009-04-18T11:46:00.000-05:00Wow! Yay for the read-a-thon! I am not going to ...Wow! Yay for the read-a-thon! I am not going to be reading but I will definitely be cheering you on! Good luck!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404879513387292219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-59712315392283844142009-04-15T22:27:00.000-05:002009-04-15T22:27:00.000-05:00Thank you for all the great tips! I've signed up a...Thank you for all the great tips! I've signed up already and very excited, as this is my first. I won't be able to read 24 hours with 3 little kids, but I'll do my best. It's hard to pass up this amazing opportunity to read all day, with other voracious readers such as I.<br /><br />Haven't read any of those books but there are three that I would like to read. :Dclairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14397226316253896335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-24490509342319134452009-04-15T21:23:00.000-05:002009-04-15T21:23:00.000-05:00This post really is great! This is my first read-...This post really is great! This is my first read-a-thon and all I've thought about are the books. I forgot about snacks, meals, etc. Thanks again for posting this entry.blacklinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-66275870123764876672009-04-15T00:38:00.000-05:002009-04-15T00:38:00.000-05:00What a great post, Trish! I love how organized yo...What a great post, Trish! I love how organized you will be. :-) I am sure I will make an appearance as an unofficial cheerleader when I can. It's so much fun watching everyone's progress.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-13226315918819529252009-04-14T19:55:00.000-05:002009-04-14T19:55:00.000-05:00*Joanna - Sorry you can't participate! Hopefully ...*Joanna - Sorry you can't participate! Hopefully you'll be able to pop in briefly to see the craziness. :) Your the second one to tell me that Boy in the Striped PJs might not be the best book. I did read The Diary of Anne Frank last time, though, so maybe I'll just read it early on?<br /><br />*Dar - Hope it is somewhat useful for you--but you'll figure out what works best as you go along.<br /><br />*Jeane - Maybe you could sneak in a few hours here and there...? Thank you SO much for the award!!<br /><br />*Swapna - I hope you have a blast! It realy is a lot of fun and I hope you found something helpful here.<br /><br />*Obsessed Reader - It will be so much fun on Saturday--looking forward to chatting with you then.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-74864443297040184622009-04-14T19:16:00.000-05:002009-04-14T19:16:00.000-05:00Wow! i just signed up for the read-a-thon and thi...Wow! i just signed up for the read-a-thon and this post made me sooo excited!!! GREAT tips, too! I can't wait...thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-23342489442974080712009-04-14T16:49:00.000-05:002009-04-14T16:49:00.000-05:00Great tips! Thanks for sharing! This is my first t...Great tips! Thanks for sharing! This is my first time participating and I AM SO EXCITED!S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-89903242204835313722009-04-14T12:51:00.000-05:002009-04-14T12:51:00.000-05:00I don't think I could do a read-a-thon. My husband...I don't think I could do a read-a-thon. My husband and four-year-old are too dependent upon me! It looks like so much fun, though.<br /><br />By the way, I gave you a <A HREF="http://dogeardiary.blogspot.com/2009/04/another-award.html" REL="nofollow">blog award</A>!Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-82783081592052375682009-04-14T09:56:00.000-05:002009-04-14T09:56:00.000-05:00Thanks for the spreadsheet Trish. I appreciate it...Thanks for the spreadsheet Trish. I appreciate it. I'm excited too!!!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-33144920001037961262009-04-14T06:16:00.000-05:002009-04-14T06:16:00.000-05:00I'm so bummed that I can't participate this time!!...I'm so bummed that I can't participate this time!! I'm sure you'll have a blast! :-)<br />From your list, the only one I've read is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and I have to say that although it's a short book and a quick read, I'm not sure it's read-a-thon material... The book kinda stays with you - plus I'm not sure it could really be followed by something light... It's a great one though!joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952558113054391317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-45508711312930120622009-04-13T19:45:00.000-05:002009-04-13T19:45:00.000-05:00*Crazycommamomma - That's awesome you'll be joinin...*Crazycommamomma - That's awesome you'll be joining us!! Yes, the hubbies can present a problem, but I like to give mine a project to keep him busy. :) LOL! Happy reading.<br /><br />*Lisa - WHEEEEEEEE!! I'm a morning person, so I say the earlier the better. SO EXCITED!<br /><br />*Tanabata - Yay--so glad you'll be doing the read-a-thon, too! I can't wait to see what books and snacks you pile up on!<br /><br />*Jess - I'll definitely have to keep Sam's Letters on the top of the stack for late night.<br /><br />*Dar - I have a little spreadsheet that I'll email you. You might want to change it for your needs, but I found it really helpful last time. Woohoo! I can't tell you how excited I am for this weekend. :DTrish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-29374682086678766732009-04-13T17:28:00.000-05:002009-04-13T17:28:00.000-05:00Awesome post Trish! I really need to make a list ...Awesome post Trish! I really need to make a list of the planning I need to do for the weekend. Like get posts ready and snackies. I know what I'm reading but I need to figure out how I want to keep track of it and stuff like that. Ooooooooooh, it's getting exciting isn't it!!! I'll be back to scour this post again so I get everything organized for myself -nothing like good advice from a pro.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-56044250743199262792009-04-13T13:49:00.000-05:002009-04-13T13:49:00.000-05:00I read Sam's Letters to Jennifer -- nice easy read...I read Sam's Letters to Jennifer -- nice easy read -- perfect for late in the night. Good luck!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053463512324781210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-35834048145344718832009-04-13T10:05:00.000-05:002009-04-13T10:05:00.000-05:00Great tips! I'm starting to get really excited ab...Great tips! I'm starting to get really excited about the read-a-thon, and started making a list of the pool of books I'd like to have on hand. I'm going to have to stock up on snacks this week too. <BR/><BR/>I've only read Tales of Beedle the Bard from your list, but it's short and the stories are fun so it's definitely a good choice. :)tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-46455388055051142382009-04-13T09:32:00.000-05:002009-04-13T09:32:00.000-05:00Ok, I discussed with Mike- I'm IN for it. Yikes. A...Ok, I discussed with Mike- I'm IN for it. Yikes. And I'm Mountain time, so 6 am start, which is cool cause the Bug gets up about then.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-6349417835010435052009-04-13T08:42:00.000-05:002009-04-13T08:42:00.000-05:00YAY! If I hadn't already signed up, that would've ...YAY! If I hadn't already signed up, that would've convinced me, for sure! ;)<BR/><BR/>But, I did sign up... for my very first Read-A-Thon... over the weekend!<BR/><BR/>I'm so excited. I've warned the husband already that I'll be reading for 24 hours... we'll see if that does any good! lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-35745274548792610702009-04-13T08:36:00.000-05:002009-04-13T08:36:00.000-05:00*Debnance - So glad you'll be able to join us this...*Debnance - So glad you'll be able to join us this time! and I agree-those comments are so helpful with motivation.<BR/><BR/>*Bethany - Woohoo! :) So excited for Saturday.<BR/><BR/>*Kathrin - I think the best advice any of us could give you is to have fun and do the best you can do. Like I mentioned in the post, I've always had to take a little cat nap and a lot of other people do, too. Good luck! I think you'll have a blast. <BR/><BR/>*Melissa - You'd be surprised at how fast the time goes and how much adrenaline you have--helps make those wee hours go easier. Glad you'll be joining us!!<BR/><BR/>*Laura - :D I'm sure you'll be getting an earful from me all week. Read-a-thon, Read-a-thon, Read-a-thon!!! Rooty Tooty Fresh and Fruity!! :D<BR/><BR/>*Debi - LOL--don't know if I can make a video at 3 am, but I'm planning my first post to be video related. :) HOW can you not have enough books in your house? And yes, hanging out with you guys is hands down my favorite part of the read-a-thon. Can't wait!!<BR/><BR/>*Kim - YAY!! Can't wait to "hang out" with you on Saturday night--I bet you'll make a great cheerleader. I'm sure you'll be able to get some reading done as well.<BR/><BR/>*Amanda - Too many books is definitely better than not enough books. I didn't make a pile my first time and really regretted it. I'm so excited you'll be able to join, and all that leeriness will disappear on Saturday morning.<BR/><BR/>*Lisa - Are you central time? If so, starts at 7 in the morning. I want want want want want want want you to join as well, but it is absolutely understandable if you can't. Maybe you can join for a few hours? :D<BR/><BR/>*Melody - I completely understand--I'm sure it is difficult with little ones. Hopefully you can check in here and there.<BR/><BR/>*Jeannette - Oh no! Don't feel bad about not joining. We'll miss you for sure, but YOU and your baby are definitely more important than getting no sleep. Have fun at the birthday party!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-32902444270466337532009-04-13T07:20:00.000-05:002009-04-13T07:20:00.000-05:00I had so much fun last time but won't be able to p...I had so much fun last time but won't be able to participate this time. :-( Growing a baby is so exhausting even when I get plenty of sleep. I thought about doing a half marathon but a good friend is having a b-day party and I just don't think I can do it this year. Of course, reading your post makes me even more sad that I won't be a part of it.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311918064009586996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-41826345501025505542009-04-13T06:31:00.000-05:002009-04-13T06:31:00.000-05:00*Molly - so glad you'll be joining us for at least...*Molly - so glad you'll be joining us for at least part of the time! It really is a blast.<BR/><BR/>*Bermuda - Happy Easter to you.<BR/><BR/>*Frances - LOL--sadly this post was written earlier in the week and scheduled, so my extreme amount of energy is pre-jelly bean. :) Hope you can pop in for part of the fun on Saturday.<BR/><BR/>*Regularrumination - I bet you're probably pulling 24-hour read-a-thons for school. Good luck on graduation!<BR/><BR/>*Nymeth - Did you catch the part where I said I would spare you for now? I'm going to try and do my first post on Saturday as a video. I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am. :D Giant slumberparty is a great way to put it.<BR/><BR/>*JS Peyton - Yay--glad you'll be joining us for the first time. Hope you have a blast! :)<BR/><BR/>*Red lady-Bonnie - A little prepared--I think everyone just learns as they go along what works best for them.<BR/><BR/>*Vasilly - A lot of my books are around 200 pages as well--it's nice to be able to quickly finish a book instead of having to read one chunkster for most of the time. <BR/><BR/>*Girl That Reads - Pictures are so much fun--even if they are just of random things. Hope you have a blast!<BR/><BR/>*Joanne - Good tip about letting people know you'll be doing the read-a-thon! I hadn't thought of that, but it might save some confusion on Saturday--I'm adding it to the list.<BR/><BR/>*Jodie - Sweet and salty! That sounds like my kind of snacking. I agree that lots of choices definitely helps when you're wanting to grab for something different (goes for books as well). :)Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-74663391168087810352009-04-13T01:32:00.000-05:002009-04-13T01:32:00.000-05:00As I wrote to Nymeth earlier, I wish I'm able to p...As I wrote to Nymeth earlier, I wish I'm able to participate but it's tough joining with two little girls always vying for your attention! I'll have to let this pass but just to let you know I'll be supporting everyone in spirit!! :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-51542848644394055922009-04-12T22:45:00.000-05:002009-04-12T22:45:00.000-05:00I WANNNNNNNT to! I really really REALLY want to! B...I WANNNNNNNT to! I really really REALLY want to! BUT. Stupid children. My husband is leaving town on Sunday for 3 days away. I dunno if I can ignore my house and get no sleep and then be a solo parent starting the next day. What time does it officially start, again?<BR/><BR/>I WANT TO! I haven't been able to before and I was determined I would be doing it THIS time. WANNNNNT. WANT. Wantwantwant.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-91229823371941424242009-04-12T21:01:00.000-05:002009-04-12T21:01:00.000-05:00Happy Easter Trish. You have some great suggestion...Happy Easter Trish. You have some great suggestions. I'm a little leery, but still excited, about going into this Read-a-thon (especially as my mom might not be able to take the kids afterall, yikes!!). I'm sure I'm stockpiling too many books, but too many is better than not enough, yes?<BR/><BR/>You know, before October, I'd never heard of the Readathon, and i first heard about it from YOU. I'm going to have to include the potter Puppet Pals video on my blog, too, juts for the memories. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-87250146492121346842009-04-12T20:42:00.000-05:002009-04-12T20:42:00.000-05:00Happy Easter! I'm going to participate this year ...Happy Easter! I'm going to participate this year as a cheerleader. I <I>finally</I> don't have something else planned for the exact same weekend as the Read-a-Thon. Yay! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for all of the tips!Kim Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15024112944002002232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-85622621125838052162009-04-12T19:29:00.000-05:002009-04-12T19:29:00.000-05:00Trish, I telling you, after that tease, you absolu...Trish, I telling you, after that tease, you absolutely MUST make that "Read-a-thon! Read-a-thon! Read-a-thon!" video!!!! It will be the perfect motivation for 3:00am droopy eyelid syndrome! YOU MUST DO IT!!! :)<BR/><BR/>This post was absolutely wonderful, Trish! Looks like some good books on your pile there. I'm so bad...like I don't have enough books in this house that I need to read, I went out and bought a huge pile today using the read-a-thon as a handy excuse. Yes, I'm bad, I tell you.<BR/><BR/>And as for my favorite part? Well, hanging with people like you and Nymeth and Eva and Becky and Chris and... Yep, I soooooo love that part. *happy sigh*Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-88514017103082419752009-04-12T18:27:00.000-05:002009-04-12T18:27:00.000-05:00I LOVE this post! I'm SO excited for next Saturday...I LOVE this post! I'm SO excited for next Saturday! You have such a great list of books to read...we should work on a spreadsheet this week :) I'm already looking forward to pancakes and hashbrowns, and "Ron, Ron, Ron WEAsley..."Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048221087572023485noreply@blogger.com