If you remember, Candace’s Book Blog, Reading Angel and I announced a couple of months ago that we were planning a read-a-thon. Maybe you don’t remember, but you have seen the buttons? Maybe you haven’t heard or seen anything about it? Well, that’s okay because this is the post with all the info! With the read-a-thon just a month away we thought it was time to answer some of your questions, give you the details on how it’s going to work, and show you some of the goodies we have to giveaway. Here are the deets:
- The read-a-thon will kick off on Monday July 12th.You can start reading whenever you want to! There is no minimum amount of books to read. Read at your own pace. I’m going to pick short books, or books I know I can read really fast.
- We are contacting a few bloggers to host mini activities or challenges during the three days. These are optional. You can participate in all of them or none. (But you should participate in at least one!)We will let you know who is hosting what and when during the sign ups.
- We will post sign ups about a week before the read-a-thon begins. You will be able to sign up with Mr. Linky on each of our blogs, so that everyone can see your updates and such. As for the giveaways….we are going to have a ton! Books and Swag packs. There will be a form to fill out to be entered in the giveaways. You don’t have to be a follower of our blogs but we would appreciate it!
- We are doing it during the week because a lot of people are busy with families and work on the weekend. If you work on the days of the read-a-thon, that’s no problem! Like I said before you can read as much or as little as you want. The point is to READ!
- It’s called Once Upon A Read-A-Thon because we thought it was cute. Not because you have to read fairy tales. You can read whatever you want!!
- You don’t have to read for three days straight…please sleep.
- You don’t have to have a blog to participate. You can sign up and update using Twitter, Facebook, Myspace etc.
- Here is just a sampling of some of the goodies I have to giveaway for the read-a-thon!
Swag & Swag packs:
This is seriously just a little tease compared to all the books/swag that is being donated!
That’s all the info I can think of at the moment. If you have any questions please ask away! And feel free to put the button on your sidebar!!
Visit Candace’s post & Angel’s post to see more read-a-thon goodies!!
Whoot! I can't wait!!! This will be my very first read-a-thon! =D
Count me in. I love the fat that this is during the week and I can sleep too!
I'm so excited! Great pictures!
I think it's so awesome that you guys are doing this and thanks to you, Angela and Candace for inviting us to participate =)
We're very excited about this!!
♥Isalys
I have an award for you on my BLOG!!
I can't wait! I have had the button on my sidebar for awhile now! Been looking forward to it! The swag and prizes look amazing! Thanks so much for hosting! I have warned my family that we will be having crockpot meals for the read-a-thon days! I am so pleased that I am on summer break! Do I need to make a list of books or just track the ones I read?
Sooo much great stuff!! I can't wait. It will be my first Read-a-Thon…I have the button on my blog
Thanks for hosting it.
Looking forward to it! Shari
myneuroticbookaffair.blogspot.com
Looks fun! Thank you for inviting everyone. I'll put the button on my review blog and personal blog. Thanks!
Anna
http://www.romancingthepage.com
http://www.annabug.com
Yay! Count me in! I'll put the button on my sidebar. http://www.takemyhand-followme.blogspot.com
<3 Kelsey Leigh
Yay! Count me in! I'll put the button on my sidebar. http://www.takemyhand-followme.blogspot.com
<3 Kelsey Leigh
Yay! Count me in! I'll put the button on my sidebar. http://www.takemyhand-followme.blogspot.com
<3 Kelsey Leigh
Thanks for the update! I've had the button on my sidebar for so long now! Glad to find out more about the read-a-thon.
I'm sure it'll be great fun!
Hey, I just found out about this, but I am SO IN! If you'd like me to host a mini-activity or challenge, please let me know (I have two blogs – the relevant one is my book blog)!