Readathon Mini-Challenge #1: Kick Off Strategy

by April (Books&Wine) on April 10, 2010

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My kick-off strategy was pretty straight-forward. I dragged my tired butt out of bed at 7:45 a.m., immediately checked twitter, grabbed my first book and went downstairs to brew some coffee to prep. Can I just say it is fricken freezing in NY state. So I’m in my pink Snuggie, as well as another blanket. I’m in my reading corner, in my blogging chair with a graphic novel by my side. For a book mark, I’m just using whatever scrap of paper comes my way. As for coffee, it is deliciously flavored with Irish Cream in a cup that says “Hot Chocolate” — that is to confuse the coffee thieves in my life. 


I may have my boyfriend load my audiobook on itunes, as I am also dog sitting today, and what better way to drown out their barks than with narration. I have also prepared for annoying creatures by getting some bones for them to chew so they don’t consistently poke me while I read.


Here’s a picture of my area:





And with that, I am back to my next book.

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ColleenFL April 10, 2010 at 9:29 am

Good luck with the readathon! Happy reading!

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Darren @ Bart's Bookshelf April 10, 2010 at 9:36 am

Have a great read-a-thon! Keep on reading! :D

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Allison April 10, 2010 at 10:20 am

right on, I'm all about the snuggie.

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Jenn's Bookshelves April 10, 2010 at 10:22 am

I'm loving the reading area! How relaxing, surrounded by a bunch of books! Good luck, and have fun!

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Rachel April 10, 2010 at 10:27 am

I LOVE your reading area! nothing better than sitting amongst books to read :)

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Marie April 10, 2010 at 10:37 am

What a pretty reading area you have! I have a Slanket- same kind of product as the Snuggie- and I'm sure I'll be curling up in it before long. Have a great day!!

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Kathleen April 10, 2010 at 11:59 am

I love that you are in a pink snuggie surrounded by books! Happy reading today!

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Michelle April 10, 2010 at 12:09 pm

Ooh, pretty bookshelves and awesome reading area. Good luck! :D

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Amanda April 10, 2010 at 12:47 pm

Your reading area is probably my dream…with a recliner added in there :)

I'm originally from Upstate NY too (grew up just outside of Syracuse) and I remember those super cold mornings!

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Sharon's Garden of Book Reviews April 10, 2010 at 1:45 pm

Love your reading area! I bet you have a lot of envious reading buddies!

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Amy April 10, 2010 at 9:44 pm

Hilarious!

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kay - Infinite Shelf April 11, 2010 at 6:52 am

I love your reading area! So many shelves and books, and I like how they are kind of by colors. I hope you had fun in the read-a-thon!

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Jenn-ay April 13, 2010 at 4:50 am

Such pretty books on shelves. I can't wait to move and be able to put my books on shelves : )

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