Thursday, October 29, 2009

I finished reading:

"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

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
Read-A-Thon. The End!!

Pages Read Last Hour - 94
Total Pages Read - 1286
Time Read Last Hour - 56 Mins
Total Time Read - 13 Hours 32 Mins
Books Finished - 4

I finished at page 417 of Men and Men which leaves 144 left

-Richard
Read-a-Thon End of Hour 23. One Hour to go!!!

Pages Read this Hour - 64
Total Pages Read - 1192
Time Read this Hour - 38 Minutes
Total Time Read - 12 Hours 36 Minutes
Books Finished - 4

I am up to page 324 of Men to Men

-Richard
Read-a-Thon End of Hour 22

Pages Read this Hour - 57
Total Pages Read - 1128
Time Read this Hour - 29 Minutes
Total Time Read - 11 Hours 58 Minutes
Books Finished - 4

I am up to page 260 of Men of Men

-Richard
OK, so I didn't make it and fell asleep. However, I am up for a final hour or so to finish off.

-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

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Read-a-Thon End of Hour 16.

Pages Read this Hour - 94
Total Pages Read - 981
Time Read this Hour - 54 Minutes
Total Time Read - 10 Hours 33 Minutes
Books Finished - 4

I am up to page 112 of Men and Men

-Richard
Read-a-Thon end of Hour 15

Pages Read this Hour - 56
Total Pages Read - 887
Time Read this Hour - 30 Minutes
Told Time Read - 9 hours 39 minutes.
Books Finished - 4

The new book is Men of Men written by Wilbur Smith. I am currently up to page 18 out of 561.

-Richard
I finished reading:

"Banker" written by Dick Francis. 303pages.

I enjoyed this despite the fact that I was not sure I would. Certainly, not a hard read, but, fun. I will pick up more of his to read.

Book # 57 of 2009. 18,342 pages at an average of 322 per book.

-Richard
Read-a-Thon End of Hour 13 and 14

Pages Read these Hours - 63
Total Pages Read - 831
Time Read these Hours - 34 Minutes
Total Time Read - 9 Hours 9 Minutes.
Books Finished - 3

-Richard
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
Read-a-Thon End of Hour 11

Pages Read this Hour - 67
Total Pages Read - 657
Time Read this Hour - 53 Minutes
Total Time Read - 7 hours 42 Minutes
Books Finished - 3

Up to page 91 of "Banker"

-Richard
Read-a-Thon End of Hour 10

Pages Read this Hour - 55
Total Pages Read - 590
Time Read This Hour - 37
Total Time Read - 6 Hours 45 Minutes
Books Finished - 3

I am now up to page 24 of my newest book: Banker by Dick Francis. A change from the "classics" and an author I have never read before.

-Richard
I finished reading:

"Eugenie Grandet" written by Honore de Balzac. 203 pages.

I liked this one better than Pere Goriot, but, in the typical novel from that time also sad and dark.

Book# 56. 18,039 pages at an average of 322 per book.

-Richard
Read-a-Thon End of Hour 9

Pages Read this Hour - 71
Total Pages Read - 535
Time Read this Hour - 54 Minutes
Total Time Read - 6 Hours 8 Minutes
Books Finished 2

I am up to page 172 of Eugenie Grandet.

-Richard
Read-a-Thon End of Hour 8

Pages Read this Hour - 65
Total Pages Read - 464
Time Read this Hour - 44 Minutes
Total Time Read - 5 Hours 14 Minutes.
Books Finished - 2

I am now on Page 101 of Eugenie Grandet

-Richard
Read-a-Thon End of Hour 7.

No additional reading this hour as we took a lunch break.

-Richard
Read-a-Thon End of Hour 6

Pages Read this hour - 78
Total Pages Read - 399
Time Read this hour - 43 Minutes
Total Time Read - 4 Hours 30 Minutes
Books Finished - 2

I am now reading Eugenie Grandet also by Honore de Balzac. I am up to page 29 (out of 203)

-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
Read-a-Thon End of Hour 5.

Pages Read this Hour - 71
Total Pages Read - 321
Time Read This Hour - 46 Minutes
Total Time Read - #3 Hours 47 Minutes.
Books Finished - 1

I am now up to page 240 of Pere Goriot.

-Richard
Read-a-Thon End of Hour 4.

Pages Read this Hour - 80
Total Pages Read - 250
Time Read this Hour - 54 Minutes
Total Time Read - 3 hours 1 Minute.
Books Finished - 1

I am up to page 169 of Pere Goirot.

-Richard
End of Read-a-Thon Hour 3

Pages Read this Hour - 50
Total Pages Read - 170
Time Read this Hour - 44 minutes
Total Time Read - 2 hours 7 minutes.
Books Finished - 1

I am up to page 89 of Pere Goriot.

-Richard
End of Read-A-Thon Hour 2

Pages Read this Hour - 30.
Total Pages Read - 120
Time Read this Hour - 30 Minutes
Total Time Read - 1 hour 23 Minutes.

I am up to page 30 (out of 289) of Pere Goriot.

-Richard
End of Read-a-Thon Hour One.

Pages Read - 90.
Total Pages Read - 90
For the Hour Time Read - 53 Minutes
Total Time Read - 53 Minutes
Books Finished - 1

New Book to be started Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac. 289 pages.

-Richard
I finished reading:

"The Spire" written by William Golding. 214 pages.

Not my favourite style of writing, but, I have some others by him to read in the future which I will.

Book# 54 on the year. 17547 pages at an average of 325 pages per book.

-Richard
8am. Start of the Read-a-Thon.

I am starting with the book that I am currently reading: "The Spire" by William Golding. At the moment I am on page 124 of 214, which means that I have 90 to go.

-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
I finished reading The Bible book of Psalms.

"Let everything that have breath praise The Lord.
Praise The Lord". Psalm 50 vs 6 (NIV).

-Richard

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

I finished reading:

"H.M.S. Unseen" written by Patrick Robinson. 526 pages.

Book # 53 of 2009. 17,333 pages at an average of 327 pages per book.

-Richard

Friday, October 16, 2009

I finished reading:

"Robert Ludlum's The Hade's Factor" written by Robert Ludlum and Gayle Lynds. 420 Pages.

Book # 52 for 16,807 pages at 323 pages per book.

-Richard

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

I finished reading:

"The Army Times Book of Great Land Battles From the Civil War to the Gulf War" written by Colonel J.D. Morelock. 330 Pages.

"The Lions Game" written by Nelson DeMille. 926 pages.

Books 50 and 51, 16, 387 pages at 323 per book.

-Richard

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