tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063478921496920592024-02-19T23:09:40.936-08:00Anna's Worldworld4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-9569208370570970392020-04-25T07:00:00.000-07:002020-04-25T07:00:17.077-07:00Opening Survey!<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #444340; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? I am reading from Eastern Oregon.</div>
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2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? Honestly any one will work. I am just looking forward to sitting down and reading.</div>
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3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? A butterfinger</div>
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4) Tell us a little something about yourself! I am a librarian and I haven't had time to read anything lately.</div>
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5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? I haven't participated in 3 years. Just the ability to participate is wonderful.</div>
world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-60376317356919576132020-04-24T09:17:00.002-07:002020-04-24T09:17:51.912-07:00Getting ready to do another 24 hour readathonIt has been a long time since I have posted anything on here. Well life has been busy and I haven't participated in any readathons for 3 years. I have missed it. I can't wait to get started. Start times very from where you are participating from. Here on the west part of the states we start at 5 am April 25. If you are interested in participating go to <a href="http://24hourreadathon.com./">24hourreadathon.com.</a>world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-88533173535921197552017-10-21T05:59:00.000-07:002017-10-21T20:07:57.353-07:00Goals and Updates<span style="font-size: large;">My Goals for the Dewey 24 Hour Read a Thon. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Read 600 pages</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Participate in half of the mini Challenges</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Stay awake 22 of the 24 hours</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Visit 50 sites</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5:54 am- The RAT has been going for almost an hour. It starts at 5 am for my part of the country. It is a little early, but I think it makes it easier to stay awake. I still have not read. I have been working on my posts, yawning, and thinking about my book recommendation for the last 10 years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope everyone is enjoying themselves.</span><br />
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<a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1345683881l/13592927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="13592927" border="0" height="200" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1345683881l/13592927.jpg" width="133" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">I am currently reading <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13592927-gathering-blue">Gathering Blue</a> by Lois Lowry. It has been slow going, I am not done yet. I have had a </span><span style="font-size: large;">lot of distractions</span><span style="font-size: large;">. I am looking forward to finishing it and starting the next in the series, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13592926-messenger">Messenger</a>. I had to take my husband to town and help pick out a suit. I enjoyed spending the time with him. I am surprised at how little I have read.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8:01pm-Hour 16 just started. I just finished Gathering Blue. I went to town, went shopping, and had sushi before returning home. I have participated in most challenges, but I haven't visited that many sites. I drank half a 20oz bottle of Mtn Dew. I don't drink caffeine, so I hope I can sleep when the time comes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How are you doing?</span></div>
world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-70491299495083371852017-10-21T05:21:00.000-07:002017-10-21T05:49:29.122-07:00Opening Meme October 21<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I live in Eastern Oregon, in a small farming community. My house is located next to a mint field. When they cut it smells amazing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am looking forward to reading the <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/43606-the-giver">Giver</a> series by Lois Lowry. I didn't read it in school like all my friends and family. It has been on my TBR for a very long time. I read the first book a few days ago and plan to read the rest this RAT(as much as I can anyways). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am looking forward to eating sushi. I have to go to town part way through and my husband was going to take me out to eat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I work in a small grocery store. It helps me get out of the house and interact with others. I'm married and have 4 children. I have tried talking them into participating. They all think I am crazy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been participating since April 2013. The last few have been plagued with interruptions. I thought I had taken care of it for this one. I was going to be able to stick to the house and ignore everything and everyone. I just found out on Thursday, I will have to leave and take care of some stuff in town. I already plan on getting a hotel room out of town for two nights next time. I don't really think that is possible, but it really would be nice and I am going to look into it. I don't think I will be doing anything different. I will read as much as possible and participate in as many mini challenges as I feel up to.</span>world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-65293243134946051052017-10-11T15:56:00.003-07:002017-10-11T15:56:45.664-07:00New LookWell for those that may notice I have changed the way my blog looks. I don't know that I like it any better, however I do like that it is not black anymore. I haven't used this blog for anything other then Dewey's 24 hour readathon. My favorite challenge. I use this challenge as a way to get away from everything and devote the day to me. I am of course signing up and if you are interested check it out and <a href="http://www.24hourreadathon.com/october-2017-reader-sign-ups/">join in</a>. The challenge includes reading, mini challenges, chances to win prizes, and communication with like minded individuals. I hope you participate as well.world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-18388670455878569282017-04-30T05:09:00.000-07:002017-04-30T05:09:22.682-07:002017 Closing MemeWell all good things must come to an end.<br />
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<li>Which hour did you find the most daunting? the first and last. I fell asleep in both.</li>
<li>Suggest books? Anything you love and favorite authors,.</li>
<li>Suggestions for the readathon? No, it went amazing</li>
<li>What went well? Everything</li>
<li>How many books did I read? I finished one and have only pages left on another</li>
<li>Name books read? Carry me Down and Caught in the Act</li>
<li>Which book was better? Caught in the Act.</li>
<li>Which did you enjoy the least? Carry me down</li>
<li>Next year? Yes, I just don't know how much I will be able to do until then.</li>
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world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-90529366923554202332017-04-29T16:18:00.000-07:002017-04-29T16:18:35.071-07:00Dewey Mid-Event Survey<span style="font-size: large;">It is half way done and here are a few question on how it is going.</span><br />
<ol><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/251050.Carry_Me_Down" itemprop="image" rel="nofollow" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Carry Me Down" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1352667085l/251050.jpg" width="130" /></a>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">What am I reading right now? I am listening to Carry Me Down by M.J. Hyland. I thought I would be done by now, but I have had unexpected distractions and I may have fallen asleep in the beginning.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">How many books have I read? I have listened to about 2 hours of the above book and I read 5 pages of another.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">What book am I looking forward to? I am just looking forward to sitting down and reading. I am tired of listening to a book. However, I am getting some much needed cleaning done in my house.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Have I had any interruptions? Yes, I have had to run my husband and kids places. I had unexpected visitors and I have handled it really well. I am using today as a day to relax and that is what I have done. Well I have cleaned, but it is being done very slowly. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">What has surprised me so far? I have really loved all of the challenges and I love the emphases on donating.</span></li>
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world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-64313664327686652982017-04-29T07:25:00.000-07:002017-04-30T02:37:45.570-07:002017 April Dewey ChallengesHour 22<br />
Draw a scene from your book<br />
I am currently reading Caught in the Act by Gayle Roper<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As you can tell drawing is not my specialty</td></tr>
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Hour 13<br />
Picture with book and furry friend<br />
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Hour 9<br />
Photo challenge-Snack and book. I am listening to a book so it will be a screen shot from my phone. The chips I grabbed a handful while walking past the table to clean.<br />
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Hour 7<br />
Book your Face(I booked my daughters<br />
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Challenge for Hour 6<br />
Show the weather and a book that matches.<br />
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Challenge for Hour 4<br />
Write a meet up between your current reads main character and your last<br />
Current Read-Carry Me Down by M.J. Hyland<br />
Last Read-Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews<br />
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It is a hot day as Kate starts walking back to her home. When in the distance she sees what she thinks is a tall skinny man. As she approaches with her sword drawn, she notices it is not a man, but a tall boy with a confused look on his face. He shakes his head and finally sees Kate. His eyes go big and roll into his head. He faints and falls to the grown and Kate is forced to help him.<br />
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Challenge for Hour 3<br />
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Draw a book cover from memory. I tried to think of one that would be fairly easy. I thought of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Obviously I forgot somethings. I also really hated the cover and refused to read it because the cover was ugly. Yes, I judge a book by it's cover. I did eventually read it and I enjoyed it.world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-90594055631786536322017-04-29T05:35:00.000-07:002017-04-29T05:35:45.375-07:00April 2017 Readathon Opening Meme<span style="font-size: large;">Well the readathon has officially started. Here are a few of the opening questions.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Where am I? I am in Eastern Oregon, not to be confused with the west. We have a lot less trees and rain. Although we do have a lot of wind.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">What am I looking forward to reading? I have had a hectic month, well year. I am just looking forward to getting to sit down and read. Although, I am looking forward to rereading Dragonquest by Anne McCaffrey.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">What do I look forward to eating? It is so early in the morning, nothing sounds good.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Tell a little about myself. I like to read. I would like to decorate my home like a library that just happens to have a home in it. I am sick of unpacking and I hate to clean.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Have I participated before and what will I do different? I have participated before. I have been doing this for a few years. It is to early to say exactly when. I plan on just laying back and participating when I feel like it. I don't have any defined goals, which is different. I will tell you I do miss the way we signed up before and could see everyone participating. I liked to visit the other blogs before the event.</span></li>
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world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-33916498798303203612017-04-24T22:53:00.000-07:002017-04-24T22:53:36.754-07:00Dewey April 2017<img alt="april2017" height="240" src="https://i1.wp.com/www.24hourreadathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/april2017.jpg?resize=640%2C480" width="320" /><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Well it is that time of year again. I am going to participate in my favorite readathon. I don't know how much time yet I will be able to dedicate, but I am hoping for most the day. If you are interested in learning more <a href="http://www.24hourreadathon.com/?page_id=5">click on the link.</a></span>world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-77499010437167828072016-10-22T05:44:00.001-07:002016-10-23T05:23:02.539-07:00Opening Meme, Mid-event Survey and End Survey<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? </span><span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Eastern Oregon</span></span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #141412; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? </span><span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I think I'm most looking forward to finishing <i>The Murderer's Daughter</i> by Jonathan Kellerman. I bought the book and it was missing 5 chapters in the middle and have had I have had to wait for the replacement. I'm not good at waiting.</span></span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #141412; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?</span><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">Ice Cream and Hot Chocolate</span></span></span></span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #141412; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4) Tell us a little something about yourself!</span><span style="color: #141412;"> </span><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">I'm married and have four children ranging in age 17-11. My three girls are all in high school. I think sometimes I may go crazy with all the running around I have to do. I love reading and I really hate cleaning. It's 5 am here and I don't think my thoughts are clear yet. So please ignore all spelling and grammar mistakes. I will have to work for 5 hours today. I'm alright with it, because I didn't think I would be participating at all until yesterday. I am not fully awake and can not figure out how to fix my colors. That's what I get for having a black background. One of these days I will change it.</span></span></span></span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #141412; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? </span><span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I have participated before. I love it. I won't be cheering this time officially, because I didn't sign up until yesterday. I believe this is my 8th in a row. I am looking forward to being selfish and spending time doing what I love to do.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">!. What are you reading right now? </span><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">I am reading The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">2. How many books have you read so far?</span><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"> I have finished 1 book and started 2 others.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">3. What book are you looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon? </span><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">I am looking forward to rereading all of the Darkest Power books in one day</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?</span><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"> Not a lot of interruptions. I haven't blogged in a while and it is acting funny. That's why you see all the wonderful color changes. I'm sure I could fix it, but at 5 this morning I just didn't care. I still don't.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon? </span><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">I guess</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">I am surprised at how much I love participating. I'm not cheering this time and I do miss that.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1. Which hour was the most daunting for you? </span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">I had the most trouble at hour 6. I didn't get much sleep the night before.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">2.Could you list a few high interest books that you think would keep a reader engaged for next year? </span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">I really enjoyed reading some of my old favorites. I knew I loved them so they kept me interested. So that's my suggestion, read an old favorite</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">3.Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the read-a-thon next season? </span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">I didn't like that I can't see everyone that is participating on the signup page.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">4.What do you think worked really well in this years read-a-thon? </span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Nothing springs to mind</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">5.How many books did you read? </span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">I read 2 almost 3. I have about a hundred pages left on the third I may have to stay up a little longer to finish.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">6.What were the names of the books you read? </span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">The Darkest Powers series by Kelley Armstrong</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "source sans pro" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">I loved them all</span></span></span><br />
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world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-24151587741479460752016-10-21T17:05:00.000-07:002016-10-21T17:05:55.978-07:00It is time for Dewey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't think I would be able to participate in my favorite reading activity (Dewey's 24 Hour Read-A-Thon), but I just found out I will be able to after all. I can hardly contain my excitement. It is the best 24 hours spent blogging, tweeting, playing games and reading. I will have to work 5 hours, however I may be able to listen to a book part of the time. I believe this will be my eighth time participating. If you are interested in learning more <a href="http://www.24hourreadathon.com/?p=6468">Click Here</a>.</span><br />
<br />world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-46225304320410477172016-04-23T05:40:00.001-07:002016-04-23T05:40:45.511-07:00Dewey 2016 Opening Meme<span style="font-size: large;">My favorite reada-a-thon is here and I'm bummed I won't be able to spend as much time as I would like. I love it because, people all over the world get to gether to read, play games, and enjoy each others company.</span><br />
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<span 24px="" font-family:="" helvetica="" line-height:="" pro="" quot="" sans-serif="" sans="" source=""><span style="font-size: large;">I really don't have one I am dying to read right now. It could be because, I am tired. It is 5am here.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #141412; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;" /><span 24px="" font-family:="" helvetica="" line-height:="" pro="" quot="" sans-serif="" sans="" source=""><i>3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ceviche. It has become a got to for me for this read-a-thon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just bought a house. I am in the middle of renevating it. The house I'm in still is a disaster. There are boxes everywhere. I love to read that is why I am participating even though I really should have skipped this time. However, I haven't missed one since I first started in 2013. I have 4 kids, 3 dogs, 1 husband, 1 cat, 1 rabbit, 1 snake, and 1 turtle. I hope everyone is having fun.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br border-box="" box-sizing:="" /><span 24px="" font-family:="" helvetica="" line-height:="" pro="" quot="" sans-serif="" sans="" source="" style1=""><i>5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to?</i></span></span><br />
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<span 24px="" font-family:="" helvetica="" line-height:="" pro="" quot="" sans-serif="" sans="" source=""><span style="font-size: large;">I will not be spening my sole time reading and cheering people on today. Unfortunatly I will be working on my new house, packing the old and cleaning. I hate cleaning. One of these days I will hire a maid to come in once or twice a week.</span></span>world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-42301080609279251802015-10-17T06:04:00.000-07:002015-10-18T09:08:25.521-07:00Dewey Introductory Meme and updates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is that time again. The twenty for hour readathon has officially started. If you would like to join in the fun sign up <a href="http://www.24hourreadathon.com/?p=5404">Here.</a> There are challenges and prizes and lots of positive attitude. Check out the readathon with the link above. It's not to late. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">I am reading from Eastern Oregon. There are less trees in this part of the state.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I not looking forward to reading anything in particular. I plan to grab a short book from my stack on the shelf or a free one off my kindle.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">It is almost 6 am here. We start at 5. I'm getting a late start. I am not hungry yet. I do plan on making ceviche though.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I'm a mom and I do this readathon for me. I like reading all 24 hours with cheering thrown in. I asked my family to read with me for an hour this morning. We will see how that goes. I love reading, sewing, and watching TV and movies. I just went back to school and I have homework do tonight. I will have to take time to do that.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">This is my 6th time participating. I love it. I plan to continue doing it as long as they keep it going. I will be sleeping more this time around and doing homework.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My New Goals</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Read a total of 15 hours</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">700 pages</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Visit 30 blogs and maybe check out twitter</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think I am coming down with something. I have slept a lot today. I hope everyone is having a good time</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hour 12</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pages Read: 221</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Books Finished: The Magicians Nephew by C.S. Lewis</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">I am getting ready to start reading The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I have finished 1. The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I think I may work on all the Narnia books by C.S. Lewis</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I stopped and helped with Chemistry homework. I am resigned to be interrupted most of the readathon. Maybe the interruptions will stop when bedtime arrives.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I was surprised this time around at the number of challenges involving Twitter and Instagram.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had many unexpected interruptions. I helped with chemistry homework, I did my own homework, I fixed hair for homecoming, and I was just plain wore out from the week. I didn't get to read as much as I would have liked but, I did enjoy the time I did.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">The most daunting hours were 1-4 and 20-24. I was tired and I <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">I did enjoy reading the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. They are short books and easy reads.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I don't have a suggestion for improving next year. Although signups seemed kind of late this year.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The cheerleaders were amazing this year</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I finished 1 book and started another.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The Magician's Nephew and The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I enjoyed both books</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I will participate again. I just plan on being better prepared and kicking everyone out of the house.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope everyone had fun and see you again next year.</span></div>
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world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-17775001074586261802015-10-09T13:30:00.001-07:002015-10-09T13:30:34.015-07:00Preparing For A 24 Hour Read-A-Thon <span style="font-size: large;">When a readathon is approaching I like to make an initial post. In the post I mention what I'm doing, what I'm signing up for and how I prepare. I'll give the details of the readathon and where it can be found. The more who sign up the merrier. I also like to post my goals. After this initial post is done then I will sign up. If you can't tell this is my first post. I thought it should be instructional. That way it will help me put straight in my mind what I need to do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway I am going to be signing up for my all time favorite read-a-thon. This is the first one I ever did and it is my opinion the best; Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon. This readathon is held over a 24 hour period. You can read as much or as little as you want in that period. Every hour there is challenges and prize giveaways. There are cheerleaders that will cheer you along throughout the day. If you would like to participate you can sign up </span><a href="http://www.24hourreadathon.com/?p=5404" style="font-size: x-large;">HERE</a><span style="font-size: large;">. This readathon will be held October 17. People around the world participate in this readathon. If you would like to find your start time click </span><a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Dewey%27s+Readathon&iso=20151017T07&p1=70&ah=23&am=55" style="font-size: x-large;">HERE</a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like planning what I will be reading. I usually pick books that I haven't started. They can be rereads but, I like to start the books fresh. A lot of the participants keep track of the number of pages read during the readathon. I am one of them and if I start a book fresh it is easier to keep track. Listening to books is acceptable and I will do that if I get tired or want to do something besides sit and read.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few of the books I have added to my reading pile.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like having a huge assortment to choose from; books I've read, ones I haven't read, long, short, series, stand-alones and an assortment of genres. I never know what I will feel like reading when the readathon starts. I chose to choose books this time that I own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also like to have food ready. I usually choose to have finger food on hand. I don't drink pop usually so mountain dew has the kick I need stay awake. It has also become a personal tradition to make ceviche the night before to have the day of the readathon. I plan on posting the picture later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After all my participation I like to get a full nights sleep. I have to wake up early. My start time is 5 am.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">My Goals</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Stay awake the full 24 hours. I have accomplished this 4 out of 5 times. I was sick the last time.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Read 1000 pages. My first time I broke a thousand pages and haven't done it since. I would like to try again.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Visit 50 blogs. I don't know if I will be cheering but, I do plan on visiting other sites.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really hope you can find the time to join in the fun. I hope to see you there.</span></div>
world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-15116538284393455392015-04-26T10:19:00.000-07:002015-04-26T10:19:57.205-07:00Dewey's Over<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well my favorite Read-A-Thon has come to an end. I'm a little sad. I don't feel like I got to participate as much as I would have liked. I came down with a cold and it made me tired. I ended up going to sleep and missing the last 4 hours. I usually stay up the whole time. I hate missing anything.</span><br />
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End of Event Meme:</h2>
<ol>
<li>Which hour was most daunting for you?<span style="font-size: large;">The last 4 I just couldn't stay awake and ended up going to bed.</span></li>
<li>Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year? <span style="font-size: large;">Maybe try a Manga if you haven't tried one. They are fun and easy to read</span></li>
<li>Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year? <span style="font-size: large;">I think this year went really well. I think better than the last few.</span></li>
<li>What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon? <span style="font-size: large;">I don't know. It just went well.</span></li>
<li>How many books did you read? <span style="font-size: large;">1 and part of another</span></li>
<li>What were the names of the books you read? <span style="font-size: large;">Running Man by Richard Bachman aka Stephen King and Envy by Gregg Olsen</span></li>
<li>Which book did you enjoy most? <span style="font-size: large;">The Running Man</span></li>
<li>Which did you enjoy least?<span style="font-size: large;"> Envy</span></li>
<li>If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?<span style="font-size: large;"> I was a Cheerleader and I think it went really well.</span></li>
<li>How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time? <span style="font-size: large;">I will be participating again in October and Cheering as well.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope everyone had fun and I hope to see you again in October</span>world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-68007905243671203362015-04-25T05:02:00.000-07:002015-04-26T00:21:00.312-07:00Dewey's Opening Meme and Updates<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="deweyleaf" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-5336" src="http://24hourreadathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/deweyleaf-1024x682.jpg" height="316" width="474" />It's almost time for Dewey to start. I'm a little tired. It's a little before 5am here. I can't seem to put coherent sentences together. </span><br />
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<b>Opening Meme:</b><br />
1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?<span style="font-size: large;"> <b>I am reading from Eastern Oregon, USA. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? <b><span style="font-size: large;">I don't know. I will most likely start with Hunted by Kevin Hearne. I'm about ten pages into it and thought I would finish it.</span></b><br />
</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?<b> <span style="font-size: large;">I have come down with a cold. Nothing sounds good this morning.</span></b><br />
</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">4) Tell us a little something about yourself!<b> <span style="font-size: large;">I'm married and have four children. I have to work 3 hours today. It is the only time I will not be participating. I will be taking along a audio book. I might be able to listen to it a little on my short commute.</span></b><br />
</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">5) If you participated in the
last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is
your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? <b><span style="font-size: large;">I might see what's happening on twitter. I have never participated in that way.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hour 2</span></span><br />
<a href="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1328315497l/6466554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="6466554" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1328315497l/6466554.jpg" /></a><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Reading: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11607.The_Running_Man?ac=1">The Runnning Man by Richard Bachman aka Stephen </a></span></span><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11607.The_Running_Man?ac=1">King</a></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pages Read: 46</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Food: Oats and More Cereal</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thoughts: I wasn't planning on reading this book but, I couldn't turn the light on in my bedroom. My husband was still sleeping. So I chose a book I had on my kindle. Liking it so far. It's better than I was expected. </span></span><br />
<a href="http://world4anna1.blogspot.com/p/dewey-challenges.html"><span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 1.5;">Challenges</span></a><br />
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<b><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hour 4</span></span></b><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Reading: The Running Man by Richard Bachman</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pages Read: 54</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Total Pages:100</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Food: None</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thoughts: I have to be at work in 15 minutes. I need to start getting ready. </span></span><br />
<b><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hour 10 </span></span></b><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Reading: The Running Man</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pages Read: 57</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Total Pages Read: 157</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Food: Funyuns, gummy bugs, 1 chicken strip, and a granola bar. </span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thoughts: I had to work so I haven't read as much as I would have liked. I would like to finish this book by hour 12.</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hour 12 </b></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mid-Event Survey</b>:<br />
1. What are you reading right now? <b>The Running Man by Richard Buchman</b><br />
2. How many books have you read so far? <b>Almost done with 1. I had to work</b><br />
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon? <b>I think I will read Envy by Gregg Olson</b><br />
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those? <b>Yes, I had to work. I wasn't happy but, I forgot to take the day off.</b><br />
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far? <b>Nothing has surprised me yet. However, we are only half way through</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hour 14</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Finished-Running Man by Richard Bachman</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Total Pages Read-241</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Food-A Mountain Dew and a TV Dinner. They both tasted awful. My cold has changed my taste buds.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thoughts- I can't wait to start my next book.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Hour 17</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Reading: Envy By Gregg Olsen</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pages Read: 92</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Total Pages: 333</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Food: Chocolate bar with almonds</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thoughts: I don't know if I like this book yet.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hour 20</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Reading Envy</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Total Pages Read-107</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My cold is making me quit. It is a little after midnight here and I just can't keep my eyes open even long enough type out the few words I want to say. If my grammar is atrocious I'm sorry. This is my 5th Dewey and this will be the first time I didn't stay up the whole time. I cheered but, not as much as I would have liked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have fun and enjoy all you have to read.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Goodnight </span>world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-66106556918346357302015-04-13T09:21:00.000-07:002015-04-13T09:21:50.461-07:00Dewey's 24 Hour READ-A-THON 2015<a href="http://24hourreadathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dewey-300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="dewey" border="0" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2880" src="http://24hourreadathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dewey-300x300.jpg" height="300" width="300" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">This read-a-thon is the one that has jumped started my whole challenge obsession. I love it. I get to set aside 24 hours for myself. I use the time to read, blog, read blogs, participate in mini challenges and cheer others on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As soon as I know the date I mark my calender. I don't let to many things interrupt me. I ignore everything and everyone. My husband and kids know to just let me be. They usually do an activity outside of the house. However, I might have something I can't get out of that will take 8 hours of my time. I plan on taking a audio book with me to listen during the travel time and during any break.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to join in the fun or learn more <a href="http://24hourreadathon.com/2015/03/26/april-2015-reader-sign-ups/">Click Here</a></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Goals</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">500 Pages (If I have the obligation)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1000 Pages (Without obligation)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Cheer on all assigned blogs 3 times and 10 unassigned once</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Participate in 5 Challenges</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love having a lot of books on hand. Here is a few I have on my night stand that I would like to read. However, I will probably choose the smaller of the bunch. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Books</span><br />
<img alt="8694522" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1428455929l/8694522.jpg" width="132" /> <img alt="10644930" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327876792l/10644930.jpg" width="131" /> <img alt="6853" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1316730230l/6853.jpg" width="131" /> <img alt="68527" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1407107780l/68527.jpg" width="132" /> <img alt="22557272" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1421709869l/22557272.jpg" width="132" /> <img alt="16071748" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1358135117l/16071748.jpg" width="122" /> <img alt="22522808" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1415036119l/22522808.jpg" width="133" /> <img alt="13667361" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1343017982l/13667361.jpg" width="133" /> <img alt="935308" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327652719l/935308.jpg" width="129" /> <img alt="161361" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1266485725l/161361.jpg" width="139" /> <img alt="62216" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348989125l/62216.jpg" width="131" /> <img alt="673252" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1202781748l/673252.jpg" /> <img alt="10551290" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1300739998l/10551290.jpg" width="130" /> <img alt="Click here to view eBook details for The Running Man by Stephen King" src="https://images.contentreserve.com/ImageType-150/1523-1/D62/811/17/%7BD6281117-0D26-438E-95BB-040EC3EA659C%7DImg150.jpg" /> <img alt="Click here to view eBook details for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey" src="https://images.contentreserve.com/ImageType-150/1523-1/CE6/AD9/B9/%7BCE6AD9B9-6435-45E8-9A0E-74DCB44E6E4F%7DImg150.jpg" /> <img alt="Click here to view eBook details for Away by Teri Hall" src="https://images.contentreserve.com/ImageType-150/1523-1/AD4/F17/FB/%7BAD4F17FB-8C7A-42E6-BCC0-8399B69AB069%7DImg150.jpg" /><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Audio Books</span><br />
<img alt="24768" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388314207l/24768.jpg" width="151" /> world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-46505405373214268112015-02-26T13:53:00.000-08:002015-02-26T13:53:32.434-08:00TBR Jar-Thursday #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://nycbookworm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Mason-Jar-Small.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://nycbookworm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Mason-Jar-Small.png" border="0" class="decoded" src="http://nycbookworm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Mason-Jar-Small.png" height="200" width="125" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">This challenge is hosted by <a href="http://nycbookworm.com/2014/12/2015-tbr-jar-challenge/">NYC BookWorm</a>. I decided to make it a weekly event on my blog. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> I thought I would add the books I am working on for my <a href="http://world4anna1.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html">TBR Pile Challenge</a> into my jar. </span><br />
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Last weeks pick<br />
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<a href="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1324455119l/12700306.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="12700306" border="0" height="200" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1324455119l/12700306.jpg" width="118" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span id="freeText652730252370998614">Title:Tricked (The Iron Druid Chronicles #4)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="freeText652730252370998614">Author: Kevin Hearne</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Published: January 2012</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="freeText652730252370998614">Pages: 341</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="freeText652730252370998614">Genre:Fantasy, Paranormal</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="freeText652730252370998614">My Rating 3 out of 5 Stars </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;">Overview</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Druid Atticus
O’Sullivan hasn’t stayed alive for more than two millennia without a
fair bit of Celtic cunning. So when vengeful thunder gods come Norse by
Southwest looking for payback, Atticus, with a little help from the
Navajo trickster god Coyote, lets them think that they’ve chopped up his
body in the Arizona desert.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But the mischievous Coyote is not
above a little sleight of paw, and Atticus soon finds that he’s been
duped into battling bloodthirsty desert shapeshifters called
skinwalkers. Just when the Druid thinks he’s got a handle on all the
duplicity, betrayal comes from an unlikely source. If Atticus survives
this time, he vows he won’t be fooled again. Famous last words.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19.32px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-size: large;">My Thoughts</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love all the supporting characters. I can't get enough of Coyote and Oberon. I just don't care to much about Atticus. He's the main character but, I feel like his character is flawed. There is something wrong with him. He's old but, reminds me of an annoying teenage boy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This story was good. Coyote's tricks are wonderful and I enjoyed him getting the better of Atticus. I didn't always see them coming. I loved the first two books. Books three and four are not quit as good but, I still enjoyed them.</span>world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-19152780175061465682015-02-19T13:01:00.000-08:002015-02-19T13:01:36.450-08:00TBR Jar-Thursday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This challenge is hosted by <a href="http://nycbookworm.com/2014/12/2015-tbr-jar-challenge/">NYC BookWorm</a>. In this challenge you write out your TBR list or type it, then put them in a jar. When you are ready to read your next book, pull from the jar. I thought I would add the books I am working on for my <a href="http://world4anna1.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html">TBR Pile Challenge</a> into my jar. </span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kXBdWoD3zaQ/VNUxu-YgfmI/AAAAAAAAAHs/h_KMo1d7XnU/s1600/15%2B-%2B1" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kXBdWoD3zaQ/VNUxu-YgfmI/AAAAAAAAAHs/h_KMo1d7XnU/s1600/15%2B-%2B1" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Jar</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I figure while I'm at it I might as well make it a weekly event. On every Thursday I will have one of my children pull a book. I will read and review it for the following week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week my son reached into the jar and pulled out </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12700306-tricked?ac=1"> Tricked by Kevin Hearne</a></span><br />
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<br />world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-42223858209315531062015-02-13T20:20:00.002-08:002015-02-13T20:20:59.043-08:00Fit Friday<br />
<a href="http://twimom227.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/FitReaders2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Sign up for February 2015" border="0" class="size-full wp-image-6918" height="250" src="http://twimom227.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/FitReaders2015.jpg" width="250" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> I joined this group last Friday in the hopes that it would motivate me. I have been watching what I'm eating but, I only exercised once this last week. I am down 2 pounds. I don't know how but, I'll take it. If you would like to join the group <a href="http://www.geekybloggersbookblog.com/fitreaders-commit-to-exercise-for-feb-2015/">Click Here</a>.</span>world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-123002024297783902015-02-03T14:55:00.000-08:002015-02-03T14:55:33.236-08:00Winning at Reading<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm signing up for a month long reading challenge.This challenge is for the month of February. I just happened to find it yesterday while browsing some book blogs. I'm excited about this one. All month the goal for the challenge is to read books given as presents or won. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I've mentioned before I have a lot of books given as gifts and I am working on getting them read. My kids are a little upset I haven't read them all yet. Seeing as they have given me quite a few in the last few years. If you would like to <a href="http://beasbooknook.blogspot.com/2015/01/winning-at-reading-challenge.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FTWHPp+%28Bea%27s+Book+Nook%29">sign up</a> you have until February 15.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Read and review 4 books I won recently</span></li>
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world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-50725923488253217352015-02-02T13:45:00.000-08:002015-02-02T20:49:40.687-08:00March Take Control of Your TBR Pile<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait for this event. I have a huge TBR pile and I plan on dedicating this whole month to taking a chunk out of it. Actually this whole year I am making an extra effort to read my TBR books especially those books that I received as gifts. My family don't understand why I don't always read them right away. If you would like to join in this event <a href="http://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/2015/01/march-2015-take-control-tbr-pile-challenge.html">click here</a> or to the left on the picture.</span><br />
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<br />world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-37081785659894849062015-01-23T22:16:00.001-08:002015-02-02T00:37:58.387-08:00Seasons of Reading...Winter 's Respite<div class="seasons-of-reading-button" style="margin: 0 auto; width: 340px;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I joined another Read-a-Thon. I know big surprise. I only blog anymore when I'm getting ready or doing one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this RAT on <a href="http://novelchallenges.blogspot.com/">Novel Challenge</a>. It is a wonderful website dedicated to nothing but Challenges and Read-a-Thons. I have a feeling this year is going to be one Read-a-thon after another. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one is pretty simple, read what you can from January 26 until February 1st. If you would like to join in click the picture above.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">My Goals</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have been reading a lot lately and I have some pretty big goals for this Read-a-Thon. I want to read one book each day for a total of seven.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Day 1<span style="font-size: large;">-</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">I've been a little busy and didn't accomplish as much as I wanted.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">34 Pages <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22746570-the-darkest-side-of-saturn?from_search=true">The Darkest Side of Saturn</a> by Tony </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">30 Minutes<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/113436.Eragon?from_search=true"> Eragon </a>by Christopher Paolini</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">90 Pages <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13139.School_s_Out_Forever?from_search=true">School's Out-Forever</a> by James Patterson</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 2-Still busy</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"> 188 Pages School's Out Forever by James Patterson</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 3</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"> 132 Pages Of School's Out Forever by James Patterson. <span style="color: #3d85c6;">I'm Finished.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 4</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">15 Pages of <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33676.Saving_the_World_and_Other_Extreme_Sports">Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports</a> by James Patterson</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 5</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">390 Pages of Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson. <span style="color: #0b5394;">I'm Finished</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">70 Pages of The Final Warning by James Patterson</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day7</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Absolutely no reading done.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;">My Wrap Up</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I had high hopes for this Read-a-Thon. I started out super excited and ready to accomplish a lot. My goal was 7 books. I was sure I would meet it. The books I chose were easy reads and I only worked two days this week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">However, life got in the way. I had basketball games to attend. Homework and housework to help with and do. I took my daughters to hair appointments and shopping. I also threw a birthday party.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last day however was the worst. I forgot to bring a book to the football party we were attending. I accidentally grabbed one I had finished and I ended up watching the football game. I did enjoy it. After the game all the kids went outside to play. My daughter bumped heads with her cousin and broke her nose. I spent the rest of my read-a-thon in the emergency room with out a book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Total Pages Read-919</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Books Finished-2</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't reach my goal but, I think I did alright with everything going on. How did you do? I hope you had fun and I will see you at the next Read-a-Thon.</span><br />
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<br />world4annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817404160839793407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906347892149692059.post-56898553935000494182014-11-06T17:56:00.002-08:002014-11-06T17:56:56.552-08:00HoHoHo Read-a-Thon<span style="font-size: large;">Just saw a post about this Read-a-Thon. I really want to participate. It started today and goes through the 11th. I'm hurrying and writing this post. I hope I don't make to many mistakes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For this Read-a-Thon you must read holiday themed books or books with a winter setting. Other then that I don't know much else. If you would like to participate or learn more click on the picture.</span><br />
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