JB

Help me take on the World's Coolest Readathon!

Help me support the mental health of Australian Heroes

I am participating in The World's Coolest Readathon by reading at least 5 books in 30 days between the 1st and 30th of September!

All money raised goes toward the mental health charity 'Brothers and Books', whose programs support our Australian Defence Force soldiers, Veterans and emergency services. 

Please help me reach my fundraising goal! Sign up yourself to read some great books and support a brilliant cause!

My Achievements

Taking on the World's Coolest Readathon

Added a photo of your books

Reached Free T-Shirt Status

Received 5 Donations

Reached Goal

$2,000 Raised

My Updates

Day Six.

Saturday 7th Sep
“Why Fish Don’t Exist” aka book number two is done and dusted. 

“Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania” by Erik Larson is my third book, and I am about 40 per cent of the way through. This is a brilliant read, and tells a tale that was totally new to me. The more you know huh? 

Days Four and Five

Thursday 5th Sep
A two for one update! 

Yesterday I finished book one, Steinbecks magnum opus, “East Of Eden”. Highly recommended! 

Today I delved in to “Why Fish Don’t Exist” by Lulu Miller. A complete change of pace, but I am digging it so far. 

We shall see if I can get it done and dusted by tomorrow. 

Onwards! 

Day Three…

Tuesday 3rd Sep
80 per cent of the way through “East Of Eden”. What an epic! Really enjoying this yarn a whole bunch. 

Thanks to everyone who has been a part of team JB and #TWGR @brothersandbooks initiative. 

We will likely finish book 1 tomorrow. 

Day Two

Monday 2nd Sep
Day two finds us pretty much half way through my first book, Steinbecks “East Of Eden”. It’s a classic for good reason. An epic tale. 

Thanks to all who have generously supported the cause. 

And once again, if you feel inclined. You can donate/sponsor by following the link. 

Forwards! 

Day One.

Sunday 1st Sep
A little over a quarter of the way through East Of Eden by John Steinbeck. So far, so good. Thanks a million to everyone who has been so generous with their support. You lovely bunch of humans. We shall see how Day 2 pans out. Update tomorrow. #TWGR 

And so we begin.

Friday 30th Aug
Thanks to all you lovely folks who have come on-board for this fund-raiser. I reckon it’s a good cause. Seems that you all do too. 

I am just finalising the books I am going to read for the challenge. 

You can watch this space, or check my socials for updates. 

Now, I’m off to find my Mr Men books and Dr Seuss. 

Thanks legends! 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$100

Deborah Talbot

Take 2...

$100

Jacinta Mathews

$52.75

Mike & Taash

Nice work, fella!

$52.75

Angeandfab

Reading's awesome!!!

$26.38

Sylvia Ntres

Great cause, JB. Good on you xxxx

$26.38

Lach Cameron

$26.38

Paul Janossich

A very worthy cause JB.

$26.38

Andrew Power

Good one John! 👍

$26.38

Kathy Hallett

$21.10

John Barry

$21.10

Aimee Geere

Better be reading the twilight series

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Read 5 Books in 30 Days between 01 - 30 Sep 2024!

Get reading as an individual or part of a team!

Track your progress on the app!

Share, read and fundraise to support the cause!

Take on our challenges to win great prizes!

Share what you are reading with #TWCR!

Follow the socials to keep up to date with the challenge!

Have fun and take photos of your team and books!

Take on the challenges

Each challenge runs over a certain time period. To enter a challenge simply upload your entry/photo to social media, tag @brothersnbooks and use the hashtag #TWCR. Check out all the challenges and prizes below.

Challenge One:

01 - 05 September

Take the best photo of your five books. Get creative and have fun. 

Prize: Gym supplements prize pack from Get Some Au!

Challenge Two:

06 - 10 September

Take the best photo of you in your World's Coolest Readathon shirt!

Prize: A fishing tackle package from Davo's Tackle!

Challenge Three:

11 - 15 September

Upload your favourite meme related to books or reading. Create your own or share a classic!

Prize: A merchandise pack from The Pineapple Express!

Challenge Four:

16 - 20 September

Submit a photo of a coffee and a book to win our coffee prize!

Prize: A coffee pack from Two 14 Coffee

Challenge Five:

21 - 25 September

Cement yourself as the highest individual fundraiser by this point and win a Kindle!

Prize: New Amazon Kindle thanks to Brothers and Books

Challenge Six:

26 - 30 September

Rally your team and raise the most amount of money for charity.

Prize: A community library for your workplace - thanks to Brothers and Books!