"Men of Men" written by Wilbur Smith. 561 Pages.
I generally like Wilbur Smith books, but, this one was not one of my favourites.
Book# 58 of 2009. 18,903 pages at an average of 326 pages per book.
-Richard
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
End of Read-a-Thon Meme
1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
1am Eastern when I fell asleep
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
Suspense or Thrillers
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
No
4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
Good as it was
5. How many books did you read?
Finished 4 and 75% through one more
6. What were the names of the books you read?
The Spire - Golding, Pere Goriot - Balzac, Eugenie Grandet - Balzac, Banker- Francis and currently reading Men of Men - Smith
7. Which book did you enjoy most?
Banker because I didn't really expect to!!
8. Which did you enjoy least?
The Spire
9. If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?
N/A
10. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?
Definitely as a reader. I will try again to go for 24 hours. This time was the closest I have come to it, but, only managed 20.
-Richard
1. Which hour was most daunting for you?
1am Eastern when I fell asleep
2. Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year?
Suspense or Thrillers
3. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next year?
No
4. What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
Good as it was
5. How many books did you read?
Finished 4 and 75% through one more
6. What were the names of the books you read?
The Spire - Golding, Pere Goriot - Balzac, Eugenie Grandet - Balzac, Banker- Francis and currently reading Men of Men - Smith
7. Which book did you enjoy most?
Banker because I didn't really expect to!!
8. Which did you enjoy least?
The Spire
9. If you were a Cheerleader, do you have any advice for next year’s Cheerleaders?
N/A
10. How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time?
Definitely as a reader. I will try again to go for 24 hours. This time was the closest I have come to it, but, only managed 20.
-Richard
Read-a-Thon End of Hour 17
Total Pages Read this Hour - 91
Total Pages Read - 1071
Time Read this Hour - 56 Minutes
Total Time Read - 11 Hours 29 Minutes
Books Finished - 4
I am now up to page 203 of Men and Men.
I am also in uncharted territory as this is now the latest I have gone for a read-a-thon. I am not sure how long I can keep going, but, we are about to take the dog for a walk to try and freshen up.
-Richard
Total Pages Read this Hour - 91
Total Pages Read - 1071
Time Read this Hour - 56 Minutes
Total Time Read - 11 Hours 29 Minutes
Books Finished - 4
I am now up to page 203 of Men and Men.
I am also in uncharted territory as this is now the latest I have gone for a read-a-thon. I am not sure how long I can keep going, but, we are about to take the dog for a walk to try and freshen up.
-Richard
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Read-a-Thon End of Hour 12. Half Way!!!
Pages Read this Hour - 110
Total Pages Read - 767
Time Read this Hour - 53 Minutes
Total Time Read - 8 Hours 35 Minutes
Books Finished - 3
I am up to page 201 of "The Banker"
As it's 1/2 way I though I would a little comparison to this point last read-a-thon:
I had read 701 pages for 7 hours and 52 minutes so I am slightly ahead this time.
We are now going to pop home to feed the cats and get some dinner as this seems to be a good point for a break, although, we will probably continue to read a little over dinner.
-Richard
Pages Read this Hour - 110
Total Pages Read - 767
Time Read this Hour - 53 Minutes
Total Time Read - 8 Hours 35 Minutes
Books Finished - 3
I am up to page 201 of "The Banker"
As it's 1/2 way I though I would a little comparison to this point last read-a-thon:
I had read 701 pages for 7 hours and 52 minutes so I am slightly ahead this time.
We are now going to pop home to feed the cats and get some dinner as this seems to be a good point for a break, although, we will probably continue to read a little over dinner.
-Richard
I finished reading:
"Pere Goriot" written by Honore de Balzac. 289 pages.
A good, but, sad book.
I will not post a photo as it was part of a two book volume. The second book, Eugenie Grandet I am about to start. I will post the photo when I am done with that one.
Book # 55 for the year. 17,836 pages at an average of 324 pages per book.
-Richard
"Pere Goriot" written by Honore de Balzac. 289 pages.
A good, but, sad book.
I will not post a photo as it was part of a two book volume. The second book, Eugenie Grandet I am about to start. I will post the photo when I am done with that one.
Book # 55 for the year. 17,836 pages at an average of 324 pages per book.
-Richard
Friday, October 23, 2009
Tomorrow is fourth 24 hour read-a-thon Jenn and I have participated in.
This time is slightly different as we are staying in a local La Quinta has I had coupons for two free nights which expires next week. So we will sit back, and read in a quiet environment starting 8am Eastern tomorrow.
I will blog my progress every hour and when a book is finish post as I normally do. I will also be reading exactly as normal in the order I bought the books. The only difference being this time as we are in a hotel I had to pick them of the shelves ahead of time so it will not be a surprise when I see what is next.
Until the morning....
-Richard
This time is slightly different as we are staying in a local La Quinta has I had coupons for two free nights which expires next week. So we will sit back, and read in a quiet environment starting 8am Eastern tomorrow.
I will blog my progress every hour and when a book is finish post as I normally do. I will also be reading exactly as normal in the order I bought the books. The only difference being this time as we are in a hotel I had to pick them of the shelves ahead of time so it will not be a surprise when I see what is next.
Until the morning....
-Richard
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
On Saturday I went to see U2 in concert. One of the bands that I really have wanted to see live. The concert was at the home of North Carolina State University, Carter -Finley Stadium.
It was well worth it. The concert was excellent. The thing I like about U2 is that apart from the good, tight musicianship and entertainment they have a relevant message. They are political without being biased. By that I mean they jump on just causes, but, do not publicly endorse a party. For example on Saturday they thank both the John Edwards family, a very liberal democrat and the Jesse Helms family a right wing Conservative for both supporting their cause against poverty One.org
They also have a spiritual element. One of my all time favourite songs is "Pride" and the line "One Man came in the name of Love" always gives me goose bumps. Unfortunately they did not sing that song on Saturday. One thing they did sing was the first verse to "Amazing Grace" which most of the 60,000 crowd sang. Talk about goose bumps.
The other thing about the concert I really like was the opening act, an English band called Muse. I had never heard of them, but, thoroughly enjoyed them and would recommend them. I am in the process of listening to their latest album "The Resistance". They are not the typical run of the mill modern group, but, more of a concept and varied sound. At least Jenn can't say to me now that I don't listen to modern "Popular Music".
-Richard
It was well worth it. The concert was excellent. The thing I like about U2 is that apart from the good, tight musicianship and entertainment they have a relevant message. They are political without being biased. By that I mean they jump on just causes, but, do not publicly endorse a party. For example on Saturday they thank both the John Edwards family, a very liberal democrat and the Jesse Helms family a right wing Conservative for both supporting their cause against poverty One.org
They also have a spiritual element. One of my all time favourite songs is "Pride" and the line "One Man came in the name of Love" always gives me goose bumps. Unfortunately they did not sing that song on Saturday. One thing they did sing was the first verse to "Amazing Grace" which most of the 60,000 crowd sang. Talk about goose bumps.The other thing about the concert I really like was the opening act, an English band called Muse. I had never heard of them, but, thoroughly enjoyed them and would recommend them. I am in the process of listening to their latest album "The Resistance". They are not the typical run of the mill modern group, but, more of a concept and varied sound. At least Jenn can't say to me now that I don't listen to modern "Popular Music".
-Richard
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