START HERE: Want to start a buddy-read?

[sonya]

Anytime mindy. Want to set up the thread?

[Mindy]

Sure, will do.

[Allison, Quest Hound]

Holly wrote: "I was just going to do a series thread, like what was done for A Song of Ice and Fire, but it depends on what people want!

And Sonya, I would, but I was planning on reading LOTR again over Christm..."

Holly, I've decided to jump on board your Harry Potter re-read! And LOTR at Christmas sounds great too - it's been too long since I did that.

[Allison, Quest Hound]

Is anyone interested in a buddy read of River God? It didn't win the poll for this month's world lit group read, but I'm planning to read it anyway. Ancient Egypt, and I've heard good things about this series. Can I tempt anyone??

[Camille]

Would anyone be interested in buddy reading the whole Little House series?

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

I'd be interested in the Little House series in 2017, Camille. Shall I set up a thread?

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

I would be glad to join a buddy read of the Little House books, especially since I was already planning to read them.

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Okay! I'll set up a Buddy read for the series.

[Tr1sha]

Is anyone else interested in a buddy read of Elizabeth and Her German Garden - Elizabeth von Arnim, possibly to start reading some time in the next few days (start between 17 & 24 May)?

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

I'm reading it now, but I'll gladly join in on the discussion.

[Roseanne]

So I am thinking Dostoevsky in 2018. Anyone interested?

[Camille]

Me! Which one?

[Roseanne]

I’m not sure yet. I’m thinking Crime and Punishment or the Brothers Karamazov.

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

I've never read Karamazov.
Loved The Idiot.

[Camille]

Let me know, I'm trying to read lots of Russian literature so anything is good

[Roseanne]

I am good with the Brothers Karamazov

[Gabby]

Hello, I'm starting Anna Karenina probably in Feb (2019) and really want to do a buddy read so I can motivate myself to get through it:)

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

I could be up for Anna Karenina to go with cold & snowy February. Seems like a good match.

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Do you want to map out an approximation of how many chapters you think you’ll cover in a week so we have some guidelines? I’ll be doing the audiobook and would be happy to work at your pace.

[Gabby]

I'll have a look and work it out :)

[Laurie]

Would anyone like to read Children of Time with me? I just started it and am finding the idea of using a virus to manipulate evolution pretty fascinating.

[Alicia J.]

Anyone want to do a buddy read with me? I will be reading Fortunate Son by Walter Mosley on April 1st and I’ll be starting The River by Peter Heller Monday, March 25th.

Anyone want to join?

[Anisha Inkspill]

Hi, I’m pencilling in to read the below in the remainder of the year.
If it appeals feel free to join me. Thanks.

In first half of July The Barretts of Wimpole Street play based on life of Elizabeth Barrett Browning
In second half of July Sonnets From the Portuguese

July - the odyssey Walter Shewring (Translator)
Sept - the odyssey translation Emily Wilson
Nov - Ulysses the short version

update
I've just realised it's not obvious I don't mind if you read different versions / translations of Odyssey or Joyce's Ulysses.

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Anyone interested in reading The Inheritance Quartet with me?

[Susy]

Would love to Jenny but I don’t think I’ll manage this year. It’s just February but already I’m pretty much all booked up...

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

I know how that one goes Susy! I actually had them on my list for last year, but took em off, so I am determined to get em done this year! I had 12 novels planed, but that wound up being expanded to at least 23 by library reads and a group read, plus I had plenty of mangas planed... I can wait, and let me know if you get to them this year, and I'll join in when you start, or we can plan to do it next year, from Jan- April or so!

[Susy]

Yes! Will do!

[Eileen]

Jenny, Inheritance Quartet has been on my list for sometime, but I still haven't gotten around to starting it. However, if you guys eventually start a discussion, I will probably join you at that time!

[Eileen]

Would anyone be interested in reading The Stand with me? I have a friend on Goodreads and Facebook who is just starting it and is looking for people to join her. I had planned on reading it this year anyway, so I figure there is no more appropriate time to start than now, lol. Any takers?

[Roseanne]

I am in search of an epic buddy read like we did with War and Peace in 2015. Anyone interested in reading something ridiculously long?

[Eileen]

I wouldn't mind, but it depends on the book?

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

I can set up a buddy read thread for you any time you need to.

[Eileen]

Roseanne wrote: "I am in search of an epic buddy read like we did with War and Peace in 2015. Anyone interested in reading something ridiculously long?"

How about The Count of Monte Cristo? I think I read it a looooong time ago, but I don't remember much of the details other than remembering that I liked it more than I expected. I'd be curious what I would think now.

[Roseanne]

Oh I have not read that. I believe I even have the book.

[Eileen]

I would totally be up for that! I just got a copy of it recently. Rosemarie, can you set up a thread for us? I won't get to it until January, so no hurries! Thanks!

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

I'll set it up now but you don't have to start reading yet. 😉

[Roseanne]

I am just going to throw it out there for anyone who wants to join us. Some of us who read The Count of Monte Cristo are moving onto The Three Musketeers.

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

When would you like me to set up the thread?

[Eileen]

End of March? To begin in April. :)

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

Will do!

[D.L.]

Roseanne wrote: "I am just going to throw it out there for anyone who wants to join us. Some of us who read The Count of Monte Cristo are moving onto The Three Musketeers."

Can I join in for The Three Musketeers? I've had the book just collecting dust for all these years. I'd love to finally tackle it!

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

You are most welcome to join the buddy read, Daphne! The more, the merrier!

[Eileen]

Yes, that would be awesome!

[Cosmic]

Would anyone be interested in reading Foucault's Pendulum In November?

[Roseanne]

Is anyone interested in reading David Copperfield and Demon Copperhead simultaneously? I recently listened to a podcast where Barbara Kingsolver talked about how she wrote her book over the skeleton of Dickens' book.

[Eileen]

Oooh, I haven't thought to read David Copperfield simultaneously! Okay, I'm in! I have Demon Copperhead downloaded already and am planning on starting that soon. I'll have to get a copy of David Copperfield. How do you suggest reading them simultaneously?

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

Just let me know when you would like me to set it up, Eileen and Roseanne.
Any other group members will be welcome to join in as well!

[Eileen]

Okay, I have a copy of both books, both in audio and kindle, so I can read along! So now what? LOL!

[Penelope]

I am interested in this. I am having a terrible start to this reading year. Nothing is sticking in spite of having started a minimum of 40 books!!
Maybe a buddy read is what I need. I have a copy of both books having received them both in my latest curated book package.
Don’t know about reading them together but could try.

Will look for updates. 🤗

[Cosmic]

Would anyone like to read the The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally by Jason Fung?