Join Me for the #HolidayReadathon - December 1st and 2nd
The Holiday #Readathon was originally started by Author Liza Wiemerto encourage reading and giving your time, services, or donate to your community.
I hosted the last #holidayreadathon in 2016 and I really missed doing it last year. So I'm bringing it back on a much smaller scale. There aren't any sign-ups, challenges, or giveaways. This readathon is supposed to be fun and no pressure. All you have to do is #readandgive For the readathon, I will donate $5 to my local food bank for every book I read next weekend, Dec 1st and 2nd.
If you want to participate in the #holidayreadathon, just #readandgive Dec 1st and 2nd. It's that easy. I'd love chat with readers on Twitter @ActinUpJoli and see your posts on Instagram @actinupjoli Please use #holidayreadathon and #readandgive so I can see your posts.
This is the NO PRESSURE, READ AS MUCH AS YOU WANT #Readathon
I'm Joli, your host and I'm overjoyed that you've joined me here to participate. This #readathon is one of my favorite book events of the year and I was more than happy to takeover when Liza at WhoRuBlog asked me to host in 2015. I've participated in the Holiday #Readathon every year and want to keep the tradition going!
To participate: SIGN UP using Mister Linky below and READ. That's It!!
You can use your blog, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter accounts to join.
BONUS:
Everyone who signs up through Mr. Linky below is entered for a chance to win $25.00 (US) in books from The Book Depository.
BONUS 2.0
For every 50 participants to sign-up, an additional giveaway will be offered.
You do not need to participate in the mini-challenges to qualify.
If you have any questions about the #Readathon or if you are an author or blogger who would like to host a mini-challenge, please send an email to: actinupwb (at) gmail (dot) com.
(I'll update the mini-challenges as they are confirmed)
1. My Mini-Challenge - Prize: a $15.00 gift certificate to Amazon, Barnes and Noble or The Book Depository. To enter: GIVE
1. Pledge a penny or two or three (or any amount you want!) per page that you read. Put a minimum number that you will pledge. For example: 100 pages – $1.00. And then donate the amount to your favorite charity. OR 2. ANY type of donation for the holiday season – a can(s) of food, book to a library, Toy for Tots, gently used books or clothes donated to a shelter, school – qualifies. OR volunteer your time at, for example, a soup kitchen or food bank. Just list it. (Feel free to come up with your own ideas!) 3. Click on comments below and share your pledge/donation. THIS IS ON THE HONOR SYSTEM! (again, you do not have to participate in this mini-challenge to participate in the readathon)
The Hello? Inspired Challenge: The Hello? Inspired Challenge (Link to enter mini-challenge (http://www.whorublog.com/#sthash.4BYj37E7.dpbs) A holiday tradition in Emerson's family is everyone receives a book. Essentially, that's the only "physical" gift they will get. Their big gift is a family activity, like a road trip to the caves of Kentucky or a trip to Memphis to see the Civil Rights Museum or a trip to Chicago to explore museums.
My mini-challenge is: what book would you give as a holiday gift and why?
Extra entry: If you chose to pass on other holiday gifts and instead decide to take a road trip within reasonable distance of your home (so it's affordable) where would you take a few days off to spend quality time with your loved one(s)?
PRIZES: US- An annotated copy of HELLO?. International: A copy of HELLO? from The Book Depository
3. Giveaway Prize provided by Karen Ann Hopkins - author of the Temptation series, Serenity's Plain Secrets series, and The Wings of War Series
Mini-Challenge: Since I have a few series out and my prizes are books from each of these series, I want to know your favorite book series.
Tweet the book title @karenannhopkins #readathon or post a photo of the series on Instagram with #KarenAnnHopkins #Readathon and a winner will be selected. Prizes: Three Winners! Prize 1 - Signed copies of Embers, Gaia & Tempest Prize 2 - A signed copy of Rachel's Deception Prize 3 - A signed copy of Lamb to the Slaughter, along with a free audio experience with Audible for Lamb.
Mini-Challenge - Just name your favorite holiday
movie for a chance to win the Holiday Prize pack with a copy of Whispers
Under a Southern Sky by Joanne Rock, plus travel sized coloring book,
pencils and notepad. Please give the page a "Like" while you're at it so
it's easy for me to tag you when you win! My winner will be announced 12/4 at midnight... no purchase necessary!
Prize: Holiday Prize pack with a copy of Whispers Under a Southern Sky by JoanneRock, plus travel sized coloring book, pencils and notepad
5. Hosted by Holly Cromer Photography
The Mini-Challenge: Readathon snacks: When I'm settling in for a day of reading, I like to have a snack handy - usually it's some kind of chocolate and a cup of coffee. For my challenge, I'd like you to share your readathon snacks and the title of the book you are currently reading. You can share on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Make sure to include #readathon and #readathonsnacks. If you share a photo of your snacks and book, you'll receive an extra entry. Shares beginning 12/2/16 12:00 a.m. - 12/4/16 11:59 EST will count. You CAN submit entries for each day of the readathon.
Challenge - to be announced Prize - Christmas themed adult coloring book prize package (or they can choose a $5 Amazon GC).
7. Giveaway Prize provided by Workman Publishing
Mini- Challenge: Retweet, Share, or Repost about Boss Babes Adult Coloring Book Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActinUpJoli/status/804831554933559296 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNiJOXeA2i8/?taken-by=actinupjoli Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ActinUpwithBooks/photos/a.558299104249643.1073741828.558078000938420/1221765161236364/?type=3&theater Prize - #BossBabes Adult Coloring Book
8. Hosted by Clara Kensie- Author of Aftermath and Run to You
Mini-Challenge -
Take a photo of yourself with the book(s) you're reading for the
Holiday Readathon, and share it on your social media with the hashtag
#ReadathonSelfie, and tag me:
Instagram: @clarakensie
Twitter: @ClaraKensie
Facebook: Clara Kensie Author
Prize: A personalized signed hardcover copy of my November 2016 release, Aftermath (US). If the winner is international, the prize is a hardcover copy of AFTERMATH from The Book Depository.
Mini- Challenge: Share a book on your wishlist. Share in the rafflecopter form (extra entries too!) Prize -NOVL tote filled with ARCs, hardcovers, and swag
Mini-challenges/giveaways end on Sunday, December 4th at midnight PST. Please note that all the bloggers/authors have their own rules for their challenges.
Please
share what you’re reading and your progress during the Readathon on
Twitter by including in your tweet – Holiday #Readathon.
Twitter Party
Sunday, December 4th, 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. EST.
Follow along using #READATHON. We'll talk about the books we're reading
and holiday memories. There will be several giveaways during the party,
so make sure to join in the fun!
This
readathon is meant to be a fun, no pressure event. Read as much or as
little as you want and you can start any time during the weekend. I'll
be cheering you on!!
The seventh annual Holiday #Readathon begins on December 2 and runs through the 4th. This will be a great time to sneak in some holiday reads, catch up some books that you've been meaning to get to, and have fun along with other readers.
I’m a long-time blogger and book enthusiast at Actin’ Up with Books. When I’m not sharing my love for books, I spend my time wishing I were a mermaid, dancing around in my kitchen to Harry Styles, and generally just actin’ up any way I can.
