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Gaiman, Neil - The Graveyard Book - Relaxed Buddy Read - (Start November 10 2013) Revisit June 17, 2016
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As this is a "relaxed" buddy read, we won't have a daily schedule of reading or set DQs. However, below is a suggested break-up of the book to indicate where to pause your reading and provide comments, thoughts and/or questions.
November 10 Start reading!
November 12 - pause to discuss Chapters 1-2 (pages 1-56)
November 14 - pause to discuss Chapters 3-5 (pages 57-160)
November 16 - pause to discuss Chapters 6-8 (pages 161-end)
Note: Page numbers are based on this version of the book, so use the chapter numbers if you have a different version
Obviously, feel free to comment at any point, but remember to use spoiler tags where you are reading ahead of the above schedule
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I have put a suggested reading schedule in message 2 - any feedback on changes needed appreciated!
Nevermind. I found it:)
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which isn't that far away :o
Karen, do you know will we try and do like Dec.10. I am setting up anothr BR for this book in the Goodreads nominations group but I would like to make them at the same time.
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I'm in. Sounds like a great book.
I just picked this up last weekend at the used bookstore...I'm in!
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Karen wrote: ":D You're becoming as addicted to these BRs as we are Marlene... lol":) Well, if ya'll would quit choosing books from my to be read list, I wouldn't have to join so many ;-) Of course, I also need to have goals and timelines or I don't read nearly as quickly or as much as I'd like too. :)
Marlene wrote: ":) Well, if ya'll would quit choosing books from my to be read list, I wouldn't have to join so many ;-)"
LMBO! Really.
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I hear ya!!
It's funny we start on 10th, it's Gaiman's birthday.
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(was that convincing?! lol)
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Yea!... Finally, I share my birthday with someone more awesome than the Marine Corps and Sesame Street! (Although, SS is pretty spiffy!) :-)
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I'm interested in this discussion!
I cheated and reread this one for the October Tower Team challenge. It was even better than I remembered.
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Teehee Pigletto :)
Hopefully I can remember some from my August read of this to discuss with you guys.I missed Ocean at the End of the Lane last month, so I'm going to read that one and try to catch up! :P
Let's do this. Will be my second Gaiman.
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I picked the book up from then library yesterday. Can't wait to start.
I'm in. :) This is my first buddy read.
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I put this on hold at the library. If I get it in time I'll join in.
I'm late to the party, but I would love to join in this month.
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Just got notice that this is ready for pickup at the library. Looks like I'm in! :-)
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I have a kindle and hardback version and I think I like the hardback version better as it has illustrations. It will be interesting to see what version everyone gets!
I'm getting the audio. :)
GONNA TRY AND JOIN IN ON THE 10TH. WANT TO SEE IF I CAN GET THE AUDIO FROM THE LIBRARY.
Just picked up the paperback with illustrations! Ready to rock!
Picking up my audio from the library today, so I'll be ready to go. I haven't finished the other books that I was hoping to finish first, but I'll probably start on time anyway. :)
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I have my paperback copy ready to reread :)
I just picked this up and I'm super excited to read with you guys! I just wrote a final exam today, so I can afford to spend some time away from my stuffy textbooks! -happy dance-
I'm also in :D I've only read one Neil Gaiman book, and this one sounds amazing
Finished the first chapter. Spoiler Alert: It takes place in a graveyard.
Awww man! I shouldn't have read that spoiler. ;)I forgot about this one. Will start later tonight.
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I had no idea what to expect, but I am sucked in! I will leave my thoughts tomorrow on chapters 1 and 2
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What is a buddy read?
About this Buddy Read
A “Relaxed Buddy Read” is similar to our usual “buddy reads” except there are less questions and break points. For example, a book may be split into three sections and those reading the book should pause at the end of the section to answer some discussion questions, make comments, or ask their own questions to other readers
Synopsis
After the grisly murder of his entire family, a toddler wanders into a graveyard where the ghosts and other supernatural residents agree to raise him as one of their own.
Nobody Owens, known to his friends as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn't live in a sprawling graveyard, being raised and educated by ghosts, with a solitary guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor of the dead. There are dangers and adventures in the graveyard for a boy. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, then he will come under attack from the man Jack—who has already killed Bod's family . . .
Beloved master storyteller Neil Gaiman returns with a luminous new novel for the audience that embraced his New York Times bestselling modern classic Coraline. Magical, terrifying, and filled with breathtaking adventures, The Graveyard Book is sure to enthrall readers of all ages
Neil Gaiman Seasonal Challenge
This is our November 2013 choice. If you want to join us for a Neil Gaiman BR a month, you can sign up here
You do not need to be part of the challenge to join this buddy read. Everyone is welcome!
Note: This book was read as a BOM in 2011. The original discussion thread is here