Read-a-thon...

Hi!  So, I just found this the day before the 24 hour read-a-thon.  How cool is that?  It's hosted by Dewey's Read-a-Thon.

So, uh, yeah, I know I won't be able to read as much during this 24 hours as I'd like.  I have an adorable baby (AKA My Little Monkey) that won't allow for that.  But it's an awesome opportunity to get some reading in.  Here's my to-read list for the read-a-thon.  I'll be updating my thoughts about each book as I'm reading.  When I've completed a book I'll give it a star rating (with 5 stars being the highest of course!)  And check back in a few days for reviews on these books.

So, without further ado, here's my YA reading list:

• North of Beautiful  4 1/2 stars

6:30 am.  Monkey woke me up a little earlier than usual, but I guess that means it's time to start reading....
9:20 am.  I feel bad for Terra. Her Dad is horrible and she's waaay too self-conscious about that birthmark on her cheek.  Hopefully Jacob can speak some sense into her life...
12:00 pm.  Monkey is demanding attention.  Will return to book when he goes down for a nap.
12:45 pm.  Monkey down for a nap.  Continuing reading.
1:05 pm.  Terra, just break up with Erik already!  Jacob is waay better for you.
1:10 pm.  Monkey awake.  I'll have to wait until his 3:00 nap to continue reading.
3:10 pm.  Monkey sleeping.  Reading full speed ahead.
3:40 pm.  Monkey awake.  Whew, that was a short nap.
4:42 pm.  Chapter 29 is BEAUTIFUL!  Just a few chapters to go, but my little monkey requires a snack...
5:27 pm.  FINISHED!

• Speedy Little Race Cars: A Zippity Zoom Colors Book  Monkey gives it 5 stars!

5:35 pm.  Had to get my little monkey in on the read-a-thon before his naptime.  He seemed to enjoy it, especially because he could touch the cars as I was reading and the pages are thick enough for him to turn.  When I asked him how many stars we should give it, he gave me a huge grin, so I'm guessing that's a 5 star rating...

• I Heart You, You Haunt Me

7:45 pm.  Monkey is sleeping.  Began reading.  This book is written in verse, so it shouldn't take long to read.  Nevertheless, I doubt I'll make it to City of Bones tonight.
8:25 pm.  Already half-way done with the book.  Interesting story so far, not so sure how I feel about it written in verse.  I'm tired of reading....gonna watch TV for a while.
10:42 pm.  Got sucked into the television world and now I think all the reading and my monkey have worn me out.  Off to bed I go--hopefully I'll finish this book tomorrow.  Check back Tuesday for my reviews of these YA books...

• City of Bones

Happy reading fellow read-a-thoners!