7/16/10

From Dusk Till Dawn - A Read-A-Thon

You might remember, since it was just a few days ago, the Read-A-Thon, brought to us by Pure Imagination, with lots of little challenges, and tons of stuff to win? I was so excited, it's the first one I have known about that was during the week, so I thought it might allow me to get LOTS of reading done...sadly I was wrong and life took over!

So I got to thinking, when is it that I get most of my reading done? Honestly, and almost sadly - at night is when probably at least 80% of my reading is done...Right after the kids start winding down, until around 1AM (most nights) I have my nose buried!

So with that, the idea was born - A Dusk Till Dawn Read-A-Thon!

Only the pages you read from Dusk till Dawn will "count" toward the Read-A-Ton - though, as always, page count does not matter at all, it's all about having FUN, while doing something we ALL love!

The Dusk Till Dawn Read-A-Thon will run from August 25th though August 29th between the hours of 8 PM till 8 AM - in whatever time zone your in!

During these hours I hope to have several blogs post little challenges - and that's where I need some help!!!

Please take a minute to email me Jenn {at} book-crazy.com - I am hoping to find lots of blogs to not only participate but host some challenges, authors whom might like to donate prizes, and YOU whom just want to join in the wacky FUN!!!

Please email me before August 1st, so we can have plenty of time to get everything organized! And, YOU stay tuned for LOTS more info about the Dusk Till Dawn Read-A-Thon, including the prizes that can be won!!

BTW, any one better at graphics want to help out with a button? I made that one and not so sure it's um...well, you can see what it looks like *Blush*

To Clarify:

  • DUH, I wrote the wrong date in the post originally The Dusk Till Dawn Read-A-Thon is AUGUST 25th though AUGUST 29th!! (sorry...my bad!)
  • Please sleep, it's a 5 night event, including a Friday and Sat. night. (I plan on staying up till around 1ish each night, and maybe all night only once.
  • The Challenges will be available during day light hours, so - you can read at night and do the challenges during the light of day. 
  • I decided on this time table so that I could try to catch all those teens before they head back to school. 
A couple buttons that were made if you want to add them to your sidebar's to help us promote!!


Posted by Book Crazy Jenn at Friday, July 16, 2010
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45 comments:

  2. I would love to participate, but I can't read during those hours. "/ I'm not even supposed to be up at 2:00 in the morning (even though I am :D)

    Sorry,

    ~M.A.CHASE
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  3. I think the readathon idea is great, but it looks like you only have one weekend night included (Saturday),I'm not counting Sunday because most people wake up and go to school or work on Monday early, which could be a bit problematic for participants who work the traditional 8-5 and particpants who are still in school. I would suggest starting it on Friday so we can particpate too!
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  4. April, it starts on a Wednesday - So Friday and Saturday are both included.

    Actually thought of doing it at the end of September, to avoid school for all those going back to school.

    I don't plan on being up all night for 5 nights, just reading like I normally do. :)
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  5. Oh, shoot. The 25th according to my calendar is a Saturday. The 25th of August starts on Weds though!
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  6. OH SHIT your right April I wrote the WRONG dates LOL
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  7. So is there gonna be any change about the dates thing? Or it stays like you said first from August 25th though August 29th?
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  8. Great idea! I usually read at night before I go to sleep, so it works for me! I just hope I won't be busy ;)
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  9. I can't wait this to start! I'm so excited about that! I like to read only in the night, so it will be great!
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  10. Anonymous dates are set as August 25th though the 29th. :)
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  12. What a great idea! There are so many books that I haven't been able to read this summer, and I'll make sure to get them before then! (I'll already be in school, but shhhhhh don't tell my principal:-)
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  13. This sounds like so much fun!!!
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  14. Awesome! I'll be glad to have another reason to make a dent in the old TBR!
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  15. This is an A.W.E.S.O.M.E. idea! Finally, my insomnia may pay-off! I would love to partake, and help out on my blog, too. I think that's my week off, too. You did this just for me, didn't you. Or this is fate, divine intervention, the universe has spoken.
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  16. Yay! Great idea. I only really read at this time of night. Nothing like a good book before bed :)
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  17. Love it! I'll finally get through the rest of those books from the Book Blogger Convention. Yay!
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  18. Jenn, this is a great idea! I'll def. plan on participating. I read mostly at night too - since I have to work during the day! It'll be a wonderful way to get lots of reading done before the fall semester starts. I'll be emailing you about further participation! :)
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  19. Yay! I was hoping for another read-a-thon soon...since I failed so miserably at the Once Upon a Read-a-Thon! And I'm a true night owl so this is right up my alley. AND I don't start back to college until the 28th so it really won't interfere since they usually don't give you much the first days anyway. Thanks for the great idea. I like your button, but I'm going to make you another one...I say, the more buttons the better...LOL!
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  20. Here's the button, as promised. Hope you like it! This should be the direct link to the image I created on photobucket:

    http://s519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/miller4plusmore/?action=view&current=Silver_Wds.jpg

    Let me know what you think! =O)
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  21. Count me in. I usually stay up until around 1 or so too reading, even on on a week night so this is great!
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  22. Sweet a read a thon thats just right for me! Count me in Jenn!! YAY for us night owls!!
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  23. Michelle - thanks for the button - LOVE it...and I agree, the more buttons the merrier! :)

    I am so excited everyone is excited!!!
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  24. Can't wait to be a part of this. Great initiative!

    Love your blog by the way.
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  25. COunt me in! This'll be a lot of fun! :-)
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  26. Hey, Just posted your button on my sidebar! :-)
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  28. Adding the button to my blog now! Not sure if I can take part in it, but will keep my fingers crossed that I'll be able to. :) Thanks Jenn!!
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  30. Sounds awesome!! I really want to do it! I just discovered your website and so I really have no idea what this really is..? But I dont know if I can... I might move and go to a new school and the school starts on August 10th(i think..)!!!! Craaaazzzyyy! Im use to starting like September 9th! I can read like crazyy 400pg book finished in 3hrs!
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  31. this sounds like a lot of fun! i plan on playing along and reading all those nights, maybe pull one all nighter, who knowsv[=
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  32. This is the first time ive read your blog and this is amazing, a read-a-thon sounds like so much funn!! I am insanely excited and luckily my school doesnt start until the first week of September :D Yay!! i frikkin love reading at night so this is perfect, thank you Jenn! :]
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  33. Jenn! I found out about this event through a button posted on Melissa's blog! Super fun idea! I'd love to participate!

    Thanks!
    Missie
    The Unread Reader
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  34. I am really excited and I have my giveaway ready!!
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  35. This sounds like a lot of fun!! I'm a definite night owl, and I'm a sucker for a read-a-thon, so this is perfect!
    I'm glad I found this, and can't wait! :)
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  36. I meant to join the read-a-thon earlier, but I forgot. Sounds awesome and will definitely work to my advantage, I'm a night owl plus I've got a ton of books I need to read. count me in. ^_^
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  37. Very excited to participate in my second read-a-thon. Thank you for hosting this!
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  38. I will most likely participate--though I'm in bed by 10 most nights!
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  39. Are you putting a Mr. Linky up so we can see who is participating?
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  40. In the mail that I recieved, Jami said something about hosting a challenge. What type of challenge should I host and how?
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  42. Sounds great! I too am a night reader due to a one year old...this is great! Let me know if you still need anyone to host a challenge!

    Thanks,
    Courtney
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  43. I am in, perfect times for me since like you, that's when I do most of my reading. Thanks for hosting.
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  44. Oohhh, I love the idea of this one since that is the time for the bulk of my reading too!! I think I might try to join in as well, but it may just be for the Friday and Saturday night. That's a crazy week of work for me during the weekdays!
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  45. This sounds awesome! I'm in! :)
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