HOW TO READ-A-THON [Tips & Tricks]

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  • Here are some tips and tricks I use to keep motivated and boost my reading during a read-a-thon!
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Komentáře • 218

  • @gaiaphage4498
    @gaiaphage4498 Před 8 lety +221

    "Sorry girls I can't go out tonight I need to read."

  • @alffbooks
    @alffbooks Před 9 lety +215

    Read-A-Thon: the perfect excuse to be antisocial!

  • @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm
    @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm Před 10 lety +45

    Your lipstick matches your hair!! :D I LOVE IT

  • @thebookvagrant
    @thebookvagrant Před 10 lety +57

    Is it weird that I love the fact that your lipstick matches your hair color right now?
    Also, I was thinking of joining the Bout of Books read-a-thon, but I have to get things ready for the semester (since I start on the 25th). Maybe next time...but great tips!

  • @StarstruckFerSure
    @StarstruckFerSure Před 9 lety +21

    I don't know if you ever look back on your older videos, but I just wanted to say thank you SO much for the tips! I've watched so many of your videos this past week and they were really helpful and upbeat, made me instantly want to read!
    I have CRPS (an "illness" that makes me in extreme pain 24/7), and therefore I'm exhausted and don't feel well all the time which has made my reading in the past 7 years pretty limited. I listen to audiobooks, but reading 5-10 minutes is an accomplishment for me, unable to focus. This past week I've read 150ish pages, and I'm doing my first read-a-thon tomorrow!
    I'm so proud of myself and wanted to thank you for bringing that spark back with reading and giving me the tips to help me thru it. Love your videos and you seem so sweet, keep staying awesome. x

  • @TheBookBitch101
    @TheBookBitch101 Před 10 lety +9

    Using this for the Bout of Books 11.0 Read-a-thon. My TBR pile is filled with a few big books, gonna change them for a few small ones.
    Ps, Your makeup is fabulous.

  • @steakuccino
    @steakuccino Před 10 lety +4

    These are great tips. It's hard for me to keep in mind that I work full-time and have other commitments so when others are reading six or seven books to my two or three it's not a failure. Excellent video!

  • @Alia-yc8fg
    @Alia-yc8fg Před 8 lety +48

    have you ever read to the point where lines start to entwine and your eyes just fail you..

  • @koolkat1573
    @koolkat1573 Před 8 lety +6

    I have never done a read-a-thon but since I got 17 books for Christmas plus my backlog of two extra books... Maybe I should start.

  • @sunnybee3767
    @sunnybee3767 Před 10 lety +2

    Awesome! Thank you for the tips! 😁✨❤️ I can't wait doing my first read-a-thon!

  • @rainingwishes6226
    @rainingwishes6226 Před 9 lety +1

    I would also recommend putting a collection of short stories in your TBR. That way, if you get tired of uninterested in the book you are currently reading, you can pick up a nice short story to zip through. You won't have to worry as much about keeping track of plotlines and such, because there's generally not too much going on in a short story. It works really well for me.

  • @Bulledecaladhiel
    @Bulledecaladhiel Před 10 lety +1

    Thanks for these helpful tips! They come in really handy when I'm about to start with my first read-a-thon ever!

  • @Anna-hk1xw
    @Anna-hk1xw Před 9 lety +1

    great tips!!
    and I love your makeup in this as well.

  • @abhaynamb
    @abhaynamb Před 8 lety +22

    GOD! She's beautiful

  • @xxStarlightz
    @xxStarlightz Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you for this! This upcoming week is my first read-a-thon so this was perfect timing

  • @Makreads
    @Makreads Před 10 lety +2

    I can honestly recommend using Audio-books when in a reading slump. I've found a couple on this site that has helped me after reading a book I didn't like and it has honestly worked wonders. :)

    • @aishwarya_ganapathy
      @aishwarya_ganapathy Před 4 lety

      Name of the site?

    • @Makreads
      @Makreads Před 4 lety

      @@aishwarya_ganapathy Probably CZcams to be honest. My comment was 5 years ago so can't be sure where all of my audiobooks came from at the time.

  • @DisneyWitch22
    @DisneyWitch22 Před 9 lety +1

    I'm about to do my first BookTubeAthon and this helps me so much! Thank you so much :D

  • @TheBellastella
    @TheBellastella Před 10 lety +1

    I'm starting my first read-a-thon (Bouts of Books)! Thanks for the great tips! :D

  • @MaitreyeeMAYHEM
    @MaitreyeeMAYHEM Před 8 lety +1

    Love this, I am having one this weekend. I actually haven't had a legit read-a-thon since elementary school so I am excited.

  • @Susazeu
    @Susazeu Před 9 lety

    I don't plan my readathons, but I read considerably more during winter than summer. Those cold, windy days when you don't feel in the mood for anything, I stay in pijamas, let the dog out, prepare a thermos of hot chocolate, some munchies and off I go. In Argentina we eat empanadas, pastries filled with meat, ham and cheese and so on that are perfect for eating with one hand. Plus, they come delivered so I don't even have to stop reading. Nowadays that I'm 50 I'm glad to squeeze 2 books a week, but back 10 years ago, my reading was done on the boat, while my husband fished, I took the forward bunk and enjoyed a whole weekend of reading. One weekend I took 3 of the most boring books I've ever encountered and after a few hours I was bored to death with nothing to read! Keep on reading friends!!!

  • @BenjiCarter
    @BenjiCarter Před 10 lety +11

    This is just what I needed! :D
    I really want to participate in some read-a-thons but I can never seem to keep up with when they start etc.
    I'm also going to try to go somewhere different to read because I can't seem to concentrate recently on reading so I'm going to take your advice ^_^
    P.S. I absolutely love your hair! :D

    • @LibraryFairy762
      @LibraryFairy762 Před 10 lety +2

      I know what you mean - I always seem to be caught offguard when read-a-thons come around.

    • @bruanalidia
      @bruanalidia Před 10 lety +1

      i want to participate in one too

  • @araluciavideo
    @araluciavideo Před 10 lety

    Those were great tips and actually apply to intensive study for exams or what I'm doing right now which is the final push to finish writing the last chapter of my book.

  • @BudgetBuddyZach
    @BudgetBuddyZach Před 10 lety +25

    My tip: don't get strep throat in the middle of a readathon, never ends well. #booktubeathon2014fail

  • @FeliciaFollum
    @FeliciaFollum Před 9 lety

    great tips...the motivation tips and the second tbr pile

  • @djslayyy
    @djslayyy Před 10 lety +1

    This was really helpful, and you've pretty much just convinced me to do the read-a-thon next week.... THANK YOU 💞💞

  • @Christiextvdfan1
    @Christiextvdfan1 Před 10 lety +1

    Really useful tips! I always struggle during readathons. I always overestimate myself and fail in the process. And then I end up in a reading slump!

  • @book3859
    @book3859 Před 10 lety +1

    This is the greatest ! I'm doing my first Read A Thon, the bout of books and I'm so happy you uploaded this video :)

  • @bloomrose9843
    @bloomrose9843 Před 5 lety

    I've never done a readaton but I'm hyped now.

  • @obsessedwithbooksandmusic8967

    I think this video will really help me in the next few weeks so that I can get a lot of reading done before my summer classes start. Now that I have more time, I might try a read-a-thon some time soon.

  • @sehrrafecuevas2263
    @sehrrafecuevas2263 Před rokem

    I get really nervous when I speak in front of a lot of people and I sometimes stutter my words so this really helps me. ❤

  • @charlottecleary2909
    @charlottecleary2909 Před 9 lety

    Awsome tips. I have a huge to read pile in the corner of my room and I need to read them soon. You just earned yourself a subscriber 😀

  • @gabbiepoppins
    @gabbiepoppins Před 10 lety

    Here's me being superficial and instead of talking about how great your video is I tell you about how great your hair looks and how your lipstick mathes your hair colour,omg.Now,on a less superficial note,your video is brilliant.

  • @FeliciaFollum
    @FeliciaFollum Před 9 lety +3

    i also love how perfectly your lips match your hair...

  • @BOOKSonFire
    @BOOKSonFire Před 10 lety +3

    This is so perfect. Someone asked me to do a 24-Hour read-a-thon with them on monday. And I've never done one before. Thank you for the tips :D

  • @xskywakerx
    @xskywakerx Před 8 lety

    my house it's a great place to read! so peaceful ! i loved your steps, you 're amazing

  • @TheBookLife
    @TheBookLife Před 10 lety +1

    Ahhh I loved all these tips! I also really like your new intros - although your old intro tune was always stuck in my head and I loved that too :)

  • @pixiebookworm2466
    @pixiebookworm2466 Před 8 lety +1

    Hi, thanks for this video, it has totally made me want to do my first readathon (i wasn't really sure how before!) thanks so much for the great tips =-) x

  • @KimofDivergentGryffindor

    I actually read almost the same when I join readathons as normal, but the reason why I love readathons so much is showing my progress to others and talking to them about theirs.

  • @CheyanneClarke
    @CheyanneClarke Před 9 lety +1

    Using all of these tips for the upcoming BookTube-a-thon!! Thank you :D

  • @mari13ssaTheStrange
    @mari13ssaTheStrange Před 10 lety

    yes, that's what I learned the last 'bout of books when I couldn't finish all my books so in my TBR I put less books, and I kept an extra book out.
    I also bought a lot of fruit and water bottles! :D
    These tips are great! I love the way your make-up suits your hair! I love it!!!! :P

  • @TheLadyAli
    @TheLadyAli Před 10 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips!!! I'm getting ready to do the Bout of Books 11.0 and this will def. help!

  • @bat5092
    @bat5092 Před 6 lety

    Getting ready for the BookTubeAThon!!

  • @theessenceofbeauty1g
    @theessenceofbeauty1g Před 10 lety

    Thank you for this video! I just started my channel and im doing the bout-of-books next week so these tips have made me a lot more confident. Thanks!!

  • @kailiasage
    @kailiasage Před 10 lety

    Oooh this is perfect. I tend to do horrible with read-a-thons when I have a set TBR pile because I'm such a mood reader. I hope to participate in the Bout of Books (even though I move back to college on the 24). Great video :)

  • @michaelbooklion7824
    @michaelbooklion7824 Před 10 lety

    YES. THANK YOU. I literally end up reading less during a readathon than I do during regular weeks and I'm not even sure how that happens... And whoa I can go hard and read like a pro now :D

  • @TheGirlWonder23
    @TheGirlWonder23 Před 10 lety

    thank you so much! this really really helped me :) I failed at the Booktube-a-thon this year but i will do better next year

  • @MissKriekentaart
    @MissKriekentaart Před 10 lety

    * Gurl your hair is looking fine!
    * I have definitely skipped readathons because I knew I was going to be super busy that week and just wasn't feeling motivated. I only want to make happy and exciting readathon memories :D
    * Hmm maybe I should re-activate my twitter account while I still can, simply for booktube purposes...

  • @TheBookishGinger
    @TheBookishGinger Před 10 lety

    I'm going to try to use some of these tips for the Bout of Books 11.0 read-a-thon. :) I don't think I can do too much about the other people distractions, but I will try. lol Kids somewhat hinder that though. I normally prepare for a read-a-thon by giving the house a huge clean, that way I can start off with a lot of reading and things stay reasonably clean. For a day.

  • @mimegirl412
    @mimegirl412 Před 8 lety +1

    Thanks for this. This year will be the first year that I participate in any readathons

  • @juliejustdance
    @juliejustdance Před 9 lety +1

    Glad I found this before booktube-a-thon!

  • @raphaelamachado6753
    @raphaelamachado6753 Před 10 lety +3

    your hair looks really nice in this video :)

  • @JNRartist
    @JNRartist Před 9 lety +1

    This is maybe my 5th time watching this video. I revisit it every time a read a thon comes up 😄

  • @kristinporcello9235
    @kristinporcello9235 Před 10 lety +1

    Your hair looks so cute in this video!

  • @N0sferat66
    @N0sferat66 Před 8 lety

    Subbed! A read-a-thon is a great idea! I am definitely going to do that, starting this week. Thank you so much!
    How often do you participate in a read-a-thon? Do you plan these the day or week before?
    I have another great tip for everyone i really want to share with you (especially useful for people with tinnitus or people having a hard time to just concentrate!).
    I just got into reading. Yes, of course i have read books before, but now i feel like it is becoming another hobby of mine.
    I have tinnitus. In short,:that is when you hear a constant sound. It could be a constant high pitched sound or just noise...
    I only notice this when i am paying attention to it. I guess i got used to it somewhat.
    It can really become annoying when doing something relaxing like reading.
    I like to have headphones on with websites or youtube opened playing video's that are dedicated to creating a constant relaxing sound.
    This includes the well known "rainymood" or videos on youtube, like "Fireplace HD" or "Summer ambience", "night sounds", "chilling sounds" and a lot more.
    Pretty much everything you can think of that will comfort you while reading is on youtube or some website.
    It just completely locks me out of the real world and putting complete focus on reading my book. It can also help set the theme for say: A horror novel or something! Thunder and rain will definitely add to the atmosphere while reading.
    If you don't like the idea of having a desktop or laptop near you, use your smartphone! You can download the mp3's and start playing them offline, so you won't have to be connected to the internet, if that is what distracts you.
    I hope this helped!

  • @BresBooks83854
    @BresBooks83854 Před 10 lety

    GREAT advice! I can't wait until my first Read-a-Thon!

  • @larissasbookinspirations4781

    Great tips!! Looking forward to the next read-a-thon! Bout of books!

  • @KHxdiSNEYx
    @KHxdiSNEYx Před 10 lety

    Love your make up here

  • @ambersbookishadventures1479

    These are great tips, I haven't participated in a read-a-thon yet. When I do though I will most definitely be utilizing these tips.

  • @cubinggal8614
    @cubinggal8614 Před 10 lety

    Love the vid cause this week is my first read-a-ton!!!!! btw love your videos

  • @gabriellaguarino7669
    @gabriellaguarino7669 Před 10 lety

    Thank you so much for this video!!! It gave me a lot of tips.

  • @2007GForce1
    @2007GForce1 Před 10 lety

    Great tips. I love your energy!!!

  • @GlejeComics
    @GlejeComics Před 10 lety

    I going to do my first read-a-thon, so this is the video I never know I needed!

  • @funkychipmunk0522
    @funkychipmunk0522 Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you thank you!! I really needed this

  • @rinceyreads
    @rinceyreads Před 10 lety +6

    These are such great tips!

    • @littlebookowl
      @littlebookowl  Před 10 lety +1

      Thanks Rincey!

    • @jessandriavega6675
      @jessandriavega6675 Před 8 lety +1

      +Little Book Owl do I have to restrart a book if I took to long of a break from it because its been a week

    • @annah.3532
      @annah.3532 Před 8 lety +1

      +Jessandria Vega It depends on how much you remeber! If you're unsure about the storyline or things like that, just start again!:)

    • @jessandriavega6675
      @jessandriavega6675 Před 8 lety +1

      I remember what I read though lol but its ben a while a why I asked

  • @mizizzy123
    @mizizzy123 Před 10 lety

    omg u r gorg! do uthink u can do an everyday makeup tutorial as a bonus video or somethin?

  • @gilgc8254
    @gilgc8254 Před 10 lety

    Thank you! I will try next week...

  • @BesIsBored
    @BesIsBored Před 9 lety

    Thanks for sharing those tips! I always want to participate in read-a-thons but get discouraged soon because I am a somehow slow reader AND overachiever/competetive person. I don't have problems to sit down and write for days with people but reading for days just has to happen yet for me I guess :D

  • @brizhammer
    @brizhammer Před 8 lety

    I love you & your videos! You have such good insight and you're adorable.

  • @234BJ1
    @234BJ1 Před 9 lety

    excellent video. I would very much like to organize a readathon in my community!

  • @Frandalfthegrey
    @Frandalfthegrey Před 10 lety

    AHHH this was such a great video! So many useful tips :)

  • @toastcalm
    @toastcalm Před 10 lety

    I love your new intros!

  • @cardinalsluvbooks2183
    @cardinalsluvbooks2183 Před 10 lety

    These were some interesting tips! I am considering joining the Bout of Books Read-a-thon, so this is extremely helpful :)

  • @amysthebadger
    @amysthebadger Před 10 lety +1

    Your hair looks fab!

  • @alffbooks
    @alffbooks Před 9 lety +13

    Who needs to eat? haha I mean what a waste of time! xD

    • @alffbooks
      @alffbooks Před 9 lety

      Thank you very much! I hope you are having a great day! :)

    • @alffbooks
      @alffbooks Před 9 lety

      Thanks! I'm off to get ready to work on a project due this week so that I can hopefully get around to filming later on today! ^^

    • @alffbooks
      @alffbooks Před 9 lety

      Thank you! ^^

  • @dominiklovereading4290
    @dominiklovereading4290 Před 10 lety

    I love your lipstick!!!

  • @sharlenehuriwai
    @sharlenehuriwai Před 10 lety

    I put 8 hours sleep as a goal for Bout of Books 11. I can't stay up late as I have work during the days & for 3 nights I will be busy with work conference & catering. Hope to get in at least an hour reading on those days :)

  • @FairytaleMakeup11
    @FairytaleMakeup11 Před 10 lety

    I love your hair!!!! And your channel!

  • @annmcneal7804
    @annmcneal7804 Před 4 lety

    Your as excited as me!😀

  • @HaylieGrace
    @HaylieGrace Před 9 lety +4

    Where are some good places to find and discover different readathons? I would totally love to get involved but I don't know where to look!

  • @garrettcoggin1663
    @garrettcoggin1663 Před 9 lety +19

    I'm watching CZcams cuz I don't want to read. I really need to read. Ughghggh

  • @elizerussell5485
    @elizerussell5485 Před 10 lety

    Awesome video as always :) I have never done a read-a-thon, i don't see the novelty. Its cool to watch these videos though :)

  • @TotalmenteEng
    @TotalmenteEng Před 10 lety

    omg. This was so useful. Thanks! i love your videos! Greetings from Venezuela.

  • @MinefortheReading
    @MinefortheReading Před 10 lety

    I do consider you an expert lol so I'm really excited that you did this! Thanks for the tips, yo!

  • @athousandlives
    @athousandlives Před 10 lety

    These tips were so helpful, thank you so much! Loved watching this video :')

  • @cosmicwillow
    @cosmicwillow Před 10 lety

    Very helpful! I also love the intro! Especially the music. :)

  • @oliviaveisthomsen8799
    @oliviaveisthomsen8799 Před 9 lety

    Thank's! Super helpful video❤

  • @Patrickmwiseneza
    @Patrickmwiseneza Před 3 lety

    I'm a New booktube, but I was really inspired by you, I want to be working on christians books, I believe it will work , God bless youuuuuuuuuu

  • @elliottreadsandstuff3287

    Thanks so much for posting this! This was super helpful. :)

  • @melissakaye840
    @melissakaye840 Před 8 lety +1

    This may sound silly, but I never understood readathons. I didn't understand the purpose of them or their value. This video really helped me understand how awesome readathons can be, and now I'm thinking about participating in one! Thanks!

    • @littlebookowl
      @littlebookowl  Před 8 lety

      +Melissa Kaye Yay! I'm so glad :)
      Read-a-thons aren't always for everyone, but I hope you find the fun in them. Good luck!

    • @melissakaye840
      @melissakaye840 Před 8 lety

      +Little Book Owl Thanks so much!

    • @melissakaye840
      @melissakaye840 Před 8 lety

      +Little Book Owl I actually just watched your Read-a-thons in 2016 video, so I'm hoping to do some of those! I know that I missed a few already, but there are some good ones coming up that I'd like to try!

  • @BrookeShowalter
    @BrookeShowalter Před 10 lety

    Just what I needed heading into Bout of Books. Thank you! :D

  • @annafetuico4829
    @annafetuico4829 Před rokem

    Im going to really need this thank you very much😊😊😊😊😊❤

  • @FeliciaFollum
    @FeliciaFollum Před 9 lety

    i love your hair color here 💙💚💛

  • @JbbreadsBlogspot
    @JbbreadsBlogspot Před 10 lety

    Great tips!!! Thank you for putting this up.

  • @BlushinganticsBlogspot
    @BlushinganticsBlogspot Před 10 lety +1

    I'm going to have to use these tips for Bout of Books 11. I completely failed at Bout of Books 10

  • @Mary_209
    @Mary_209 Před 10 lety

    Thank you for your tips, they are great! Niw I want to take part in a read-a-thon.

  • @sandyreadsalot
    @sandyreadsalot Před 10 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips! They're all really helpful. :)

  • @sofielaser2522
    @sofielaser2522 Před 10 lety

    Hehe. Reading before cooking and seeing other people. You gotta love #booknerdlogic ;D

  • @allison8328
    @allison8328 Před 9 lety

    I love your hair!

  • @lucasborges1314
    @lucasborges1314 Před 8 lety

    Thanks for this video it's help me so much, watched from Brazil !

  • @JuliaLeighE
    @JuliaLeighE Před 9 lety

    That's for the tips!!