Monthly Archives: October 2010

24-Hour Readathon: The End

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Jenn

So….I decided to take a nap at midnight, waking up at 7:15 am.  I never planned on staying up the entire 24 hrs.  I have to be awake and perky today! So, here are my final stats: Currently reading: THE … Continue reading →

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24-Hour Readathon: Hour Sixteen

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Jenn

Progress so far: Currently reading: THE BELL WITCH Books finished: ROT & RUIN, HOLY GHOSTS, I AM NOT A SERIAL KILLER, FLU Pages read:32 Running total of pages read:612 Amount of time spent reading:3.5 hours Running total of time spent … Continue reading →

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24-Hour Readathon: Hour 12

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Jenn

It’s the start of hour twelve here! After a lovely dinner of chili and homemade cookies, I’m quite content!  I’m happy with my progress, I’ve finished three books, starting on my fourth! Progress so far: Currently reading: FLU by Wayne … Continue reading →

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24-Hour Readathon: Hour 8

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Jenn

Progress so far: Currently reading: I AM NOT A SERIAL KILLER Books finished: ROT & RUIN, HOLY GHOSTS Pages read: 29 Running total of pages read: 286 Amount of time spent reading: Running total of time spent reading: ~5 hrs … Continue reading →

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24-Hour Readathon: Hour 4 Update

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Jenn

It’s the start of hour four (noon here!) and shortly I’ll be taking a break to take my son to his black belt ceremony.  Since I have to take a break anyway I thought this would be a good time … Continue reading →

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24-Hour Readathon: The Beginning!

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Jenn

I’m awake!  I have on my comfortable lounge clothes (essential), banana nut muffins are in the oven, and I have my coffee in hand! As I mentioned, I’ll only be updating every 3-4 hours or so.  In years past, I … Continue reading →

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Review: The House of Dead Maids by Clare B. Dunkle

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Jenn

    Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition edition (September 14, 2010) ISBN-10: 0805091165 Source: Blue Slip Media  Eleven-year-old Tabby Akroyd is a young maid, hired out as a nursemaid to … Continue reading →

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Fright Fest Week 1 Wrap Up & Giveaway!

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Jenn

Today officially wraps up the first week of Fright Fest!  I hope everyone has been enjoying the guest posts & reviews.  Week 1 of Fright Fest mainly featured middle-grade/ya books. Here’s a recap of what festivities took place this week: … Continue reading →

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Gearing Up For the Readathon!

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Jenn

Time to take a break in the Fright Fest festivities (say that three times fast!) to officially mention that I will be taking part in the Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon this weekend! I have my snacks ready (cookies, fruit, cheese, … Continue reading →

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Guest Post & Giveaway: Clare Dunkle, Author of The House of Dead Maids

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Jenn

Today I’m excited to welcome Clare Dunkle, author of The House of Dead Maids with a guest post.  A little background first: The House of Dead Maids is a “prequel” to Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. In today’s post, Clare will … Continue reading →

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