Read. Read. Read-A-Thon!! (TSS)

The Read. Read. READ-A-THON is coming right up, it is actually this coming Saturday (December 5th)! Can you believe it!?! I have tons of book gathering to do, and I have been working on writing some reviews so I won't be swamped afterward. So far I have been joined by the following peeps, and amongst them there are bookie friends new and old. I just can't wait to read for a full day with them all.

Make sure you read on for some very important information on the Read.Read. READ-A-THON!

To the Read.Read.READ-A-THON participants:

You'll need to be getting ready this week.

*Stash some snacks, (I recommend healthy and non-healthy so you don't get cravings in the middle of the event). Fruit, veggies, chocolate, popcorn, french bread, nuts, chips, trail mix.....there are so many good snacks. Stock up! I recommend staying away from caffeine though because it will not help you in the long run.

*Pick up some books that are short and sweet (I recommend YA, or chick lit, or just lighter than usual books). Go to the library, local used bookstore or wherever. But find stuff you want to read!

*Meet your Read.Read.READ-A-THON buddies!!! The list is posted below (as well as on the initial Read.Read.READ-A-THON post) and you will be in charge of making sure that this is an amazingly welcoming event for the two people who signed up before you, and the two after you. They are your people, stick with them, comment on their posts, keep them encouraged. Whenever you check in, every hour or two or so leave a comment for them. You are welcome to comment on more people's blogs- go all out if you want. But at the very least encourage those four people.

*Figure out where you are going to read. Sometimes you don't have an option, and other times you do. If you have an option figure out the best place for you to stay focoused and be at ease while dedicating your day to reading. Think about that now.

To Those Who Don't Know What I am Talking About:

What is a Read-A-Thon!? well it is a day where you choose to read for a full 24 hours, or 10 hours or 2 hours (I'll shoot for 24) and you get yourself all ready by getting food ready the day before, and drinks and a quiet place to stay focused and read. Yes, you try to read as long as you can and as much as you can- but really the main focus is to have fun and enjoy each other. Throughout the Read-A-Thon I am going to encourage the participants to check in on the two people above them (on that list up there) and the two below, just comment on their blog, post encouraging remarks and be friendly. Actually it is the best part about the read-a-thon, reading together and getting all loopy together. Sounds like fun, right!? It is!

To Those Who Are Ready to Sign Up (or want more information):

Is the Read.Read. Read-A-Thon itch biting you yet!?! If it is and you want to see my first post on this, do read that. To sign up, do so right below. Do it at your own risk though, because participating in read-a-thons is highly addictive. Promise.