Time to Read (24 hours of it)

What’s a 24 hour read a thon? It’s exactly what it sounds like. 24 hours of reading, for fun and relaxation and retreat.

In years past our family celebrated Valentine’s Day by having a candlelit dinner at our local Chick-Fil-A. When the tradition fizzled we scoured for something unique to replace it. We stumbled upon the 24 hour read a thon and are just about to start our 2nd round.

Here’s how we do it. On Friday night, at 9 pm, all electronic distractions are shut off. Armed with amazing snacks and lots of coffee, we collect our new bookventures and dive in. Mom has her huge pile of prospective reads. Dad has his, too. Brother and sister mix their stacks. They have novels, biographies, audiobooks, and graphic novels. At 9pm we dive into our reads and snuggle up.

Our goal is to keep reading until 9 pm on Saturday night. Last year, we all snoozed. Some more than others. But we never surrendered. We kept reading until 9 pm. Sometimes we all listened together and worked a puzzle. But we never stopped reading. WE LOVED IT! We are looking forward to it this year.

We’d love to have you join us. It’s easy. Pick your books and times. Round up meal plans and snacks. Gather anything else that might make it special for your family and go!

Don’t want to try it alone. Find me on Facebook on the page Late Night Coffee Moms. I’ll disclose our booklists and keep a tally of our coffee consumption. I’ll also be checking in from time to time and encourage everyone along. Can’t wait to see you there! It’s a great family tradition! Give it a try.