Readathon Mini-Challenge #1: Kick Off Strategy

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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April (Books&Wine)

April is in her 30s and created Good Books And Good Wine. She works for a non-profit. April always has a book on hand. In her free time she can be found binge watching The Office with her husband and toddler, spending way too much time on Pinterest or exploring her neighborhood.
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About April (Books&Wine)

April is in her 30s and created Good Books And Good Wine. She works for a non-profit. April always has a book on hand. In her free time she can be found binge watching The Office with her husband and toddler, spending way too much time on Pinterest or exploring her neighborhood.

Comments

  1. ColleenFL says
    April 10, 2010 at 9:29 am

    Good luck with the readathon! Happy reading!

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

    Have a great read-a-thon! Keep on reading! 😀

  3. Allison says
    April 10, 2010 at 10:20 am

    right on, I'm all about the snuggie.

  4. Jenn's Bookshelves says
    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!

  5. Rachel says
    April 10, 2010 at 10:27 am

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

  6. Marie says
    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!!

  7. Kathleen says
    April 10, 2010 at 11:59 am

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

  8. Michelle says
    April 10, 2010 at 12:09 pm

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

  9. Amanda says
    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!

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

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

  11. Amy says
    April 10, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    Hilarious!

  12. kay - Infinite Shelf says
    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!

  13. Jenn-ay says
    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 : )