NATIONAL READATHON DAY: JANUARY 24.15

#timetoread National ReadaThon day details:

Penguin Random House and the National Book Foundation  are launching  National Readathon Day,  asking readers to make #timetoread,  pledging to read for four hours  starting at noon (in respective time zones)  on January 24, 2015.
* 4 hours sounds like a great time grab for reading on a winter afternoon.  Interested?   Care to join me ?  Make it a bloggers reading party right here?   Lots of time to decide what to read and of course ~ What kind of goodies, snacks and bevs will we add to  the sideboard...? * *How would you like to participate ?
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What is National Readathon Day (NRD)?
- NRD is a nation-wide marathon reading   Saturday, January 24 from Noon – 4pm  (in respective time zones)
- Share your love of books and support programs that promote reading by pledging to read  [with the option of fundraising for the National Book Foundation]
- It's like a walk-a-thon charity drive, but  we're turning pages instead of walking laps. 
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How to get involved?- You can host a reading party at bookstores, libraries, schools, etc.   Let NRD know HERE if you are. Or join a team at your local bookstore or library.  Locations are added HERE 3 Canadian provinces listed to date and several United States included.
* - ** LibraryThing members of the 75 Books Challenge are also inviting readers to consider joining the group and making it a *

* - possibly with more reading hours (depending on interest)  they look forward to hearing your Thoughts at the LT link above.
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*Details on doing the fundraising aspect can be found here though not required to participate. 




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