"Marathon: The Pursuit of the Presidency 1972-1976" written by Jules Witcover. 656 pages.
The one hundred and eighth book of the year. 35,187 pages at an average of 326 pages per book.
-Richard
Saturday, November 12, 2016
I finished reading:
"Kit Carson's Autobiography" written by Kit Carson. 170 pages.
The one hundred and seventh book of the year. 34,531 pages at an average of 323 pages per book.
-Richard
Friday, November 11, 2016
I finished reading:
"Ross Luxemburg" written by Paul Frolich. 311 pages.
The one hundred and sixth book of the year. 34,361 pages at an average of 324 pages per book.
-Richard
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
I finished reading:
"Decipher" written by Stel Pavlou. 575 pages.
The one hundred and fifth book of the year. 34,050 pages at an average of 324 pages per book.
-Richard
Saturday, November 05, 2016
I finished reading:
"The Portable North American Indian Reader" edited by Frederick W. Turner. 625 pages.
The one hundred and fourth book of the year. 33,475 pages at an average of 322 pages per book.
-Richard
Tuesday, November 01, 2016
I finished reading:
"To the Hilt" written by Dick Francis. 322 pages.
The one hundred and third book of the year. 32,850 pages at an average of 319 pages per book.
-Richard
Sunday, October 30, 2016
I finished reading:
"Prison Writings: My Life is My Sun Dance" written by Leonard Peltier. 243 pages.
The one hundred and second book of the year. 32,528 pages at an average of 319 pages per book.
-Richard
Friday, October 28, 2016
I finished reading:
"The Making of the President 1960" written by Theodore H. White. 472 pages.
The one hundred and first book of the year. 32,285 pages at an average of 320 pages per book.
-Richard
Sunday, October 23, 2016
End of read-a-thon survey and final stats:
Which hour was most daunting for you? The last one for me, hour 19
Could you list a few high-interest books that you think could keep a Reader engaged for next year? Hard to answer as everyone's tastes are different. For me it would be spy thriller novels.
Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-thon next season? Nope, love it as it is.
What do you think worked really well in this year’s Read-a-thon?
How many books did you read? Finished 5
What were the names of the books you read? The Dogs of War, Dead and Gone, The Dragon, Out of the House of Bread, White People and started The Making of the President 1960.
Which book did you enjoy most? The Dragon
Which did you enjoy least? The Dogs of War
How likely are you to participate in the Read-a-thon again? What role would you be likely to take next time? Definitely will!!
Born in Hartlepool, England. Left home age 18 to go to The University of Bradford. Earned a degree in Chemistry and Chemical Technology. Moved to London to work. Married Jenn, from TX, in 1997. Moved to High Wycombe. After 1 year of marriage moved to Edna, TX. Then job moves took us the Bay Area of CA in Jan 1999, then to Raleigh, NC in Oct 2001 followed by a move back to the Houston, TX area in Jan 2011.