I really want to do this read-a-thon a bit differently this time. Meaning, more focus on the reading and less focus on mini-challenges. What I'm thinking is possibly some short reading sprints or something along those lines. If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to leave me a comment. I'll also still be looking for prize donations (or anyone who would like to host a giveaway or something), but I'm not going to be seeking them as intensively as previously. I know many people that joined my previous read-a-thons have expressed a desire to focus more on the reading and I'm thinking I'm of a like mind. Whatever prize donations I do receive will be awarded in participant giveaways mostly. So if you know someone who would like to donate a prize, or authors, if you would like to promote your book through the read-a-thon, please contact me at truebookaddictATgmailDOTcom.
You do not have to have a blog. You can sign up using your goodreads, Twitter, or Facebook accounts. We will be tweeting during the read-a-thon at #SpringHorrorRAT
If you are planning on joining me (I hope so), please sign up in the linky below. You don't have to do a starting post now (unless you want to), but if you would like to help me spread the word, that would be great. As is usual in my read-a-thons, there will be a starting line post for participants to sign in when they start reading for the read-a-thon, whether they start at the beginning, the middle, or towards the end.
You can grab this smaller button (with code) or, if you'd like a larger button, use the one at the top of this post.
Looking forward to it! Should help with my post Dewey and post vacation double whammy let down!
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ReplyDeleteI'm in! :)
love to join...received a review book this week that will be perfect for this :)
ReplyDeleteThat's the week of my birthday and what better way to celebrate than with a readathon! Count me in :D
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to this. I think that I shall pick up something by Stephen King for the scary portion :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for it. I enjoyed your last read-a-thon, didn't do any of the challenges so I enjoyed the reading along part of it more. I like the idea of reading sprints. I'm still new to all this so will be learning :)
ReplyDeleteLOL YES SCARED TO DEATH lolol ANYWAY I accidentally did my linky wrong so delete the one with just my name! MWAH!
ReplyDeleteOoooooh, Michelle...I love horror!
ReplyDeleteI love reading challenges but have always shied away from read-a-thons because I have young kids and don't have much sit-down time to just read and read! I'm afraid that I won't be able to accomplish more than just 1 book, probably! Is there a minimum requirement?
Darlene, would love to have you join us. Believe me, I know about the kids! Luckily, I'm a stay at home mom and both kids are in school so I can get some good reading in then. When they're here, it's a different story.
ReplyDeleteThe minimum requirement is one book and it must be a scary one. See the guidelines above. So you're in with your one book. =O) If you get a chance to read more, go for it, but it's up to you how you challenge yourself.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Yay! Ok, I'm in :)
ReplyDeleteI'll do my blog post and link-up later today.
Thanks for the low-stress read-a-thon :)
Super Cool Love Love this challenge! Love your blog, new follower!
ReplyDeleteI have never done anything like this before, but it sounds wicked fun!!
ReplyDeleteI am back again. I think the first of your read-a-thons I took part in was the Christmas one. I will try and keep my eye on you, so I can keep taking part in your read-a-thons. Thank you for hosting. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat read-a-thon, my first one, I think I will start with the second book to Bram Strokers Dracula, I've been dying to read it :)
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nattie :)
Really excited! :)
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Looking forward to hosting a giveaway at www.hookofabook.wordpress.com during the read-a-thon!!
ReplyDeleteMe too, Erin! And thanks again for being so generous!
ReplyDeleteReally excited for the read along!
ReplyDeleteSuper excited about this fabulous idea! Definitely joining in on the fun! Late nights with a scary book and popcorn! YAY!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's taken me so long to sign up, you know I love me some readathons! Thank you for hosting!!
ReplyDeleteHere is my first post about the read-a-thon, make sure you stop by my blog each day during the fun and try to win some free books!!
ReplyDeletehttp://hookofabook.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/sign-up-for-spring-into-horror-read-a-thon-springhorrorrat-and-im-hosting-giveaways/
Talk to you soon!
Only just seen this now. I cant believe I almost missed it. I dont have any horror's on my readingpile at the moment, but I am sure I can make a plan :-) Maybe time to try Anne Rice.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time doing this read-a-thon. I'm a huge mystery fan so happy to see that counts! Hmmm, I'm halfway through a book...do I count that?
ReplyDeleteTracy--so glad you didn't miss it! Anne Rice is always good. =O)
ReplyDeleteJenn--it certainly does count. I do that all the time for read-a-thons.
Well, I don't read *horror*, but since you say that paranormal suspense is good enough (and my pal Shaunesay is pushing me to sign up), I think I can find ONE book that qualifies. I'm on a road trip all week, and will spend plenty of time reading in the car.
ReplyDeleteI am so ready for this awesome event....:)
ReplyDeleteA little late to the party, but count me in!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool!!! I'm going to read Rhiannon Frater's Fighting to Survive as my "horror" read! ;)
ReplyDeleteVery cool event! ;) Btw, if my comment shows twice, I'm sorry...pc redirected me :/
ReplyDeleteThis is great, I am in!
ReplyDeleteSigned in and ready to go - Happy reading!!
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