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2016 - Buddy Reads Introduction & Sign Up
Zara wrote: "Gone with the Wind I've marked down for July. Does this work for everyone?"Sorry to hear you are not well. I battle chronic illness so I know what a bummer being sick is like. Hope you feel better soon :)
Julie wrote: "Kylie wrote: "Winter wrote: "Anne wrote: "Anyone want to buddy read War and Peace?"I have wanted to read it for years. However I'm looking for a specific version, and since I haven't found it yet..."
You're still in on Hunger Julie?
Julie wrote: "Amanda wrote: "If anyone would be interested in reading any of the books I list below, please message me. I love doing buddy reads, and really want to get through these books soon.The Lunar Chroni..."
Do you wanna try for March on 'Cinder'? Either that or we can just wait until you have the book and then start.
Cinder is the first book right? I really want to start that series, I'm hoping to get the hardback for it on monday/tuesday. If I do I want to join :)
Cinder is the first book. Then scarlet, cress, and finally winter. Fairest is the novella that was published between cress and winter.
Nice. I just need this book in Hardback if possible, the covers are stunning!!! (And pretty much every booktuber have them so I look at them every day)
Debbie wrote: "Has anyone read My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante? Looking to start a new book..any suggestions? anyone want to read one with me?"Debbie - If you and anyone else was thinking about My Brilliant Friend, I got a copy for Christmas. I'd love to read it in March.
Zara, there is some interest for Allegiant but I don't think we've decided exactly when we want to do it. We'll keep you posted! (Julie, if you have a plan for this feel free to say so!)
Cassandra wrote: "Zara, there is some interest for Allegiant but I don't think we've decided exactly when we want to do it. We'll keep you posted! (Julie, if you have a plan for this feel free to say..."I'm finishing Divergent (probably this weekend), and I have Insurgent on the way. I would like to do Allegiant as soon as possible, and I also recommend Four: A Divergent Story Collection because it's a prequel and will fit in the PopSugar Challenge:)
Cassandra wrote: "Zara, there is some interest for Allegiant but I don't think we've decided exactly when we want to do it. We'll keep you posted! (Julie, if you have a plan for this feel free to say..."I was wondering where Four: A Divergent Story Collection fits in? Can we read it after Allegiant. If so the we could do 2 weeks each for Insurgent, the Allegiant, and finish with Four: A Divergent Story Collection. That would give everyone time to comment and not fall behind if life crops up. What do all think?
That works for me - I read pretty fast. But if someone needs more time than that to read and discuss, I can do any timeline. :)
Hm does that mean that you are spreading those out over three months? Zara has set Divergent for February too, is that wrong? I have just gotten the first, might get a full boxset, we will see next week.
@Winter the plan is to read Insurgent and Allegiant, and times allows Four, in February, since most of us in the buddy read have already finished Divergent.
Julie wrote: "Amanda wrote: "If anyone would be interested in reading any of the books I list below, please message me. I love doing buddy reads, and really want to get through these books soon.The Lunar Chroni..."
Julie we spoke before about The Book Thief for April, maybe you want to join for that time?
Winter wrote: "Julie wrote: "Kylie wrote: "Winter wrote: "Anne wrote: "Anyone want to buddy read War and Peace?"I have wanted to read it for years. However I'm looking for a specific version, and since I haven'..."
Yep I'm ready to go on Hunger.
Great! I have it on my shelf, looking forward to it!
Caro wrote: "Julie wrote: "Amanda wrote: "If anyone would be interested in reading any of the books I list below, please message me. I love doing buddy reads, and really want to get through these books soon.Th..."
I'd love to but I have to read it for a different group in Feb. If I can switch I'll let you know. We're playing a game that other pick a book for you, but others have switched before so I can see :)
Cassandra wrote: "That works for me - I read pretty fast. But if someone needs more time than that to read and discuss, I can do any timeline. :)"I agree. I think flexibility is key with these things if possible to accommodate everyone. I am fine with anytime line, I just want to finalize it so I can plan my other reading.
Winter wrote: "Great! I have it on my shelf, looking forward to it!"Me too, looking forward to Feb. I'm cramming to finish a bunch still in January lol.
Me too lol ^^ Marathoning ;)
Sadly for February is not possible for me anymore... I have booked myself already in too many books already so I will wait till the April idea... But maybe you can join the discussion then!
Caro wrote: "Sadly for February is not possible for me anymore... I have booked myself already in too many books already so I will wait till the April idea... But maybe you can join the discussion then!"You mean The Book Thief right?
I have to admit I'm very confused with Divergent. Is anyone reading this in February or was it just January?:)
Julie wrote: "Caro wrote: "Sadly for February is not possible for me anymore... I have booked myself already in too many books already so I will wait till the April idea... But maybe you can join the discussion ..."Yes
@Winter I believe some people may be reading it in February, but the majority of us have finished already.
Zara: I see now that Divergent are not on February, so I guess you can cut me from that one. Might give me time to get the version I want and my tbr for February a little more manageble lol.
@Zara - I'll read The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales in February, with Jeana. Could you put this in the Mod Thread?
I'm curious if anyone would be interested in buddy reading Grave Visions in February or Maplecroft in March?
Kady wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Has anyone read My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante? Looking to start a new book..any suggestions? anyone want to read one with me?"Debbie - If you and anyone else was thinking a..."
Great, that sounds good!
I'm still trying to figure out when we will read 'The Goldfinch.' Is it March or April? and when has 'The Book Thief' been set?
Amanda wrote: "I'm still trying to figure out when we will read 'The Goldfinch.' Is it March or April? and when has 'The Book Thief' been set?"Both in April, I guess.
Were not able to pick up Cinder, so I have to read it later :/
Winter wrote: "Were not able to pick up Cinder, so I have to read it later :/"I will do Cinder sometime this year. What month do you want to do it?
Zara, can you put in Insurgent for 2 weeks in Feb.; Allegiant for the next 2 weeks of Feb., and Four: A Divergent Story Collection for the 2 weeks after that. 6 weeks total and would end in March, to do the series. Thanks :)
Julie wrote: "Winter wrote: "Were not able to pick up Cinder, so I have to read it later :/"I will do Cinder sometime this year. What month do you want to do it?"
Hmm.. Could we say like May? That will give me time to get the book, I can't buy more books right now ;/ I am kind of hoping to get it used, but we only have one such page that's good in Norway and it's not common. If I can't find it 'till then I will buy it for kindle..
Winter wrote: "Julie wrote: "Winter wrote: "Were not able to pick up Cinder, so I have to read it later :/"I will do Cinder sometime this year. What month do you want to do it?"
Hmm.. Could we say like May? Tha..."
May sounds great. I understand about buying more book. My hubby said I have to read the ones I bought before I buy anymore. I think we might need to negotiate lol. I'm hoping for used too. Fingers crossed.
Jenna-marie wrote: "Hi!"Welcome to our group Jenna-marie :)
This is the folder where we sign up or suggest books to read together 2 or more persons. If you go hereyou can see what books are already decided, and if you want to join one feel welcome to do so :) The more the merrier when it comes to buddy reads! Also feel free to suggest a book if you have one you plan to read and would like some company!
Bobbi, I can do February or March - whatever works best for you.EDIT: I think the post I was responding to disappeared?
Bobbi wrote: "I would love to join in for Cinder if no one minds. :)"We would love to have you join.
Cassandra wrote: "Bobbi, I can do February or March - whatever works best for you.EDIT: I think the post I was responding to disappeared?"
Yeah, it did. I popped over to the Mod post and saw it was under February so I just so of shrugged and figured that worked as long as that works for you. Sorry about that.
I thought I saw someone else say they wanted to read Vicious as well.
It looks like Ariel was interested in Vicious with us.Ariel, if you're reading this, does February still work for you?
I'd like to join reading The Book Thief too pls
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I'm doing The Book Thief in Feb.
I'd like to read Cinder, but I need to buy it or borrow it. Maybe we can schedule it?