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Storify: National Readathon Day 2015- #timetoread

storifyJanuary 28, 2015 —  It’s National Readathon Day! Everyone is taking #timetoread! What book will you read today? Read more at Storify.

C-SPAN: Jynne Martin on National Readathon Day

cspan logoJanuary 14, 2015 — Jynne Martin spoke by telephone about the first National Readathon Day…Read more at C-SPAN.

Shelf Awareness: National Readathon Day Makes Debut This Saturday

SAthumbJanuary 20, 2015 — To promote National Readathon Day, which makes its debut this Saturday, January 24, and is sponsored by the National Book Foundation, Penguin Random House, GoodReads and Mashable, 15 authors appear in a video discussing why reading is important and what they like to read…Read more at Shelf Awareness.

The Boston Globe: 5 things to do in Boston Jan. 19-25

the boston globeJanuary 18, 2014 — As if you needed a reason to cozy up with a good book on a midwinter’s day, this Saturday marks the first National Readathon Day, created by GoodReads, Mashable, and Penguin Random House and benefiting the National Book Foundation…Read more at the Boston Globe.

The Miami Herald: National Readathon: Books for a good cause

The Miami HeraldJanuary 16, 2015 — Need an excuse to sit around and read a day away? Next weekend is your chance...Read more at The Miami Herald.

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Chicago Tribune: Chicago area libraries gear up for National Readathon Day

chicago tribuneJanuary 15, 2015 — Saturday is National Readathon Day, a fundraiser for the National Book Foundation’s literacy programs. Similar to a walkathon, the Readathon is a pledge-based fundraiser that will run from noon-4 p.m…Read more at Chicago Tribune.

Galleycat: National Readathon Day to Take Place in January 2015

galleycat logoJanuary 8, 2015 — The National Book Foundation, Penguin Random House, Goodreads, and Mashable are partnering together to host the first ever National Readathon Day… Keep reading at Galleycat.

Publishers Weekly: National Book Foundation Draws Partners for Readathon

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November 11, 2014 — On Your Marks: The National Book Foundation, GoodReads, Mashable and Penguin Random House have partnered to launch a National Readathon Day on Jan. 24, 2015 . . . Keep reading at NPR.

NPR Book News: On Your Marks

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November 11, 2014 — On Your Marks: The National Book Foundation, GoodReads, Mashable and Penguin Random House have partnered to launch a National Readathon Day on Jan. 24, 2015 . . . Keep reading at NPR.

Shelf Awareness: National Readathon Day Debuts January 24

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November 11, 2014 — The National Book Foundation, GoodReads, Mashable and Penguin Random House are creating National Readathon Day, which will take place on Saturday, January 24, 12-4 p.m. (in each respective time zone) . . . Keep reading at Shelf Awareness.

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LA Times:First National Readathon Day planned for Jan. 24, 2015

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November 11, 2014 — Wouldn’t you like to curl up with a good book for four hours straight some gray Saturday in January? Penguin Random House hopes so. The publisher is behind the efforts to launch America’s first National Readathon Day, Jan. 24, 2015, from noon to 4 p.m . . . Keep reading at LA Times.

Bustle: National Readathon Day Scheduled For January 24, So Start Thinking About Your Book

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November 11, 2014 — Do you hate it when you have to stop reading for silly things like dinner or the fact that you’ve arrived at your subway stop? If given the choice, could you curl up with a good book for hours? Is getting lost in a good story your favorite way to pass time? Then you will love the brand new National Readathon Day. . . Keep reading on Bustle

The Washington Post: Grab a good book for National Readathon Day

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November 11, 2014 — Finally, a crusade for couch potatoes. For this valiant race, you just need to take a seat, settle in and read: The National Book Foundation has declared that Jan. 24 will be National Readathon Day. . . Keep reading on washingtonpost.com