#Readathon Spring 2017: Hours 9-12

Halfway done with the spring Read-a-thon and getting forced to admit that this cold is not exactly getting any better. My head is feeling stuffy, despite the cold and flu drugs and my throat is decidedly sore.

I would love to stay up for hours yet, reading long into the night, but suspect the best thing to do right now is to retire to my cozy bed and read until I fall asleep (which I suspect isn't actually going to take all that long). Still, if I go to bed now, I can get up earlier tomorrow morning instead and get more reading in then. And I have finished three books so far.

Pages read so far: 908
Currently reading: Haven't entirely decided on my next book yet...
Books finished: 3 - The Hot Shot - Kristen Callihan
Weird Girl and What's His Name - Meagan Brothers
The Upside of Unrequited - Becky Albertalli

#Readathon Spring 2017: Hours 5-8

It's dark out now, and I've actually managed to read for most of the time the Read-a-thon has been going on. This year, I really haven't been updating my blog much (I just discovered that I'd forgotten to actually PUBLISH my first post) or spending time on various social media. I've just been devoting myself to reading.

Since taking some actual cold and flu meds, my sinus headache and runny nose are quite a lot better and I've had some very nice stew with mashed potatoes for dinner. The husband is now out for the evening, being sociable, so I won't have any distractions at all to keep me from reading more.

Pages read so far: 603
Currently reading: The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli
Books finished: 2 - The Hot Shot - Kristen Callihan
Weird Girl and What's His Name - Meagan Brothers

#Readathon Spring 2017: Opening Survey - Also hours 1-4

It's that great time of year again, when I forget about all the work threatening to completely drown me and spend as much of 24 hours reading to my heart's content.

This year, I was already pretty engrossed in a book by the time Read-a-thon officially began and didn't want to waste time blogging when I could be reading. Hence the Opening survey is a bit late. To those having seen my blog in previous years, there's going to be a lot that's the same as before.

1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today?
Oslo, Norway

2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to?
Probably Saga, vol 7, which I still have not been able to read because of all my work these last few weeks.

3) Which snack are you most looking forward to?
I'm currently on a pretty restrictive diet, so am trying not to eat anything too fatty or unhealthy. I've got some raspberries and blueberries for later, though, and the husband is currently making beef stew.

4) Tell us a little about yourself!
I'm a secondary school teacher. I love reading, but currently all the correction work I have to do in the run-up to exams is threatening to kick my ass, and this spring I've not had the energy to do as much reading as I'd like. It's mostly been listening to old romance favourites in audiobook form. Am really glad to have some time to read today.

5) If you participated in the last Read-a-thon, what's one thing you'll do different today?
Maybe read more comic books/graphic novels? They're always good for quick, satisfying reads.

Pages read so far: 220
Currently reading: Weird Girl and What's His Name by Meagan Brothers
Books finished: The Hot Shot - Kristen Callihan