2016 - Buddy Reads Introduction & Sign Up

[Zara's Retreat]

Hi everyone,

I'm slowly catching up on things now that I have got a major assignment in and I can breathe again. Thanks for your patience.

[Zara's Retreat]

Julie wrote: "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 thi..."

Hi Julie,

I will post threads for each of these books and allocate a month for each one but if people read them sooner or later that'll work Ok as well. It gives flexibility

[Zara's Retreat]

I think I have everything updated. Please let me know if I've missed anything.

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As far as I know I have now posted all of February's Buddy Reads. Please have a look and see if I've missed any. If so, please let me know and I'll rectify it as soon as possible.

[Winter, Group Reads]

Zara:) Gabriella said she wanted to read Hunger too, so I think you can add her.

[Winter, Group Reads]

Zara:) Could you extend Shirley to next month? We both got caught up in stuff and didn't get to read as much as we wanted.

I think we might be only Siewjye and me on it still though.

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Winter wrote: "Zara:) Could you extend Shirley to next month? We both got caught up in stuff and didn't get to read as much as we wanted.

I think we might be only Siewjye and me on it still though."

Hi Winter,

Consider it done. I haven't been able to get to the book yet myself. Extending it would be ideal then.

[Winter, Group Reads]

Thank you ^^

[Winter, Group Reads]

Would be great if you wanted to read it too!

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Winter wrote: "Would be great if you wanted to read it too!"

I do want to read it but I just had got so caught up with my major psych assessment reading for pleasure wasn't high on my listof things to do at the time. I'll be having three weeks off after my exam in February and I really want to spend as much time as possible just reading so this book will be one of them.

[Winter, Group Reads]

I can completely relate to that. I see that happens with my sister too. When she has a lot of school she usually tend more to watch things because she has read a lot and is exhausted.

Sounds awesome and well earned after working so hard!

[Caro]

Gabriella wrote: "Maybe I got here too late?
I'd be up for Americanah, War and Peace and Gone with the Wind.

Someone interested in reading Crime and Punishment in August?"

Gabriella I am interested in reading Americanah... When do you want to read it?

[Gabriella]

Caro wrote: "Gabriella I am interested in reading Americanah... When do you want to read it? "

It's already set up for March. Does that work for you?

[Caro]

Is perfect for me!

[Winter, Group Reads]

Gabriella wrote: "Caro wrote: "Gabriella I am interested in reading Americanah... When do you want to read it? "

It's already set up for March. Does that work for you?"

Gabriella, do you still want to read Hunger in February? :)

[Gabriella]

Winter wrote: "Gabriella wrote: "Caro wrote: "Gabriella I am interested in reading Americanah... When do you want to read it? "

It's already set up for March. Does that work for you?"

Gabriella, do you still wa..."

Yes, I do. I bought the book this week and I'm just waiting for February to start it.

[Winter, Group Reads]

Yay, great! Zara could you add Gabriella for Hunger?:)

[Aurora]

Can I also join Hunger? :)

[Winter, Group Reads]

Yes!! Rule here is the more the merrier ^^

[Kadijah Michelle]

I'm in on The Book Thief and Cinder when they come up for Buddy Reads.

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Kadijah Michelle wrote: "I'm in on The Book Thief and Cinder when they come up for Buddy Reads."

Added you to both of these Kadijah.

[Julie]

Will you add me to The Book Thief, I can do it after all :)

[Rachael]

I am hoping to read War and Peace this year. As it is such a large book, I would appreciate some encouragement so can I please join a Buddy Read for this book (whenever you decide to read it?
Also, Julie (message 35), I am currently reading The Hobbit if you are still interested

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Rachael wrote: "I am hoping to read War and Peace this year. As it is such a large book, I would appreciate some encouragement so can I please join a Buddy Read for this book (whenever you decide to rea..."

Hi Rachael,

The BR for War and Peace begins in March and ends at the end of June. I've added you to the list.

[Cassandra]

I'll join in for War and Peace. I didn't realize we had set dates for it.

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Cassandra wrote: "I'll join in for War and Peace. I didn't realize we had set dates for it."

Hi Cassandra,

When I get home later on tonight - I'm currently at a library - I'll add you to my participant list for War and Peace

[Cassandra]

Thanks, Zara!

[Ariel]

Cassandra wrote: "It looks like Ariel was interested in Vicious with us.

Ariel, if you're reading this, does February still work for you?"

Whoops, I missed this. Yes, I'm still in. I think I've already got it on my kindle.

[Gabriella]

Lisa (Likenbooks) wrote: "Can I join in for Americanah and The Book Thief. Just not sure when they are being read. I'm trying to find it in the thread if a month was decided?"

Americanah in March, TBT in April.

[Margaret]

Can I be added to The Book Thief?

[Gabriella]

Anyone wants to read Twelve Years a Slave in March or April?

[Janine]

I'd like to join in for Americanah in March. It's on my TBR and fits in conveniently with the past group reads quarterly challenge that ends in March!

[Meagan]

What month is The Book Thief being read?

[Gabriella]

Meagan wrote: "What month is The Book Thief being read?"

April.

[Meagan]

Oooo, may I join for The Book Thief?

[Rachael]

I've had a think about buddy reads I would like to do.
In addition to War and Peace, which I mentioned in an earlier message (225 I think) please can you add me to the buddy read of Anna Karenina?
Also I'm thinking of reading Mary Poppins in September if anyone wants to buddy up with me :)

[Gabriella]

Rachael wrote: "I've had a think about buddy reads I would like to do.
In addition to War and Peace, which I mentioned in an earlier message (225 I think) please can you add me to the buddy read of [boo..."

Oh, I want to read Mary Poppins for so long. Count me in!

[Alison]

Zara were we planning to do Gone with the Wind a couple months instead of one? I looked at the mods schedule. That's what I was planning. Maybe July-Sept and then start on Anna Karenina.

[Aurora]

I'd like to sign up for Americanah.

And I plan on reading Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb in March if anyone would like to join me? :)

[Cassandra]

I would be in for Ship of Magic! I hadn't heard of it before, but it looks interesting.

[Winter, Group Reads]

Oh no you keep tempting me with all these great books! I think I have enough on my plate in March now. Probably over my head actually lol.

[Michelle]

I'm not sure how this works. It's my first time on Buddy Reads. I would like to read The book Thief too, in April

[Aurora]

That'd be great Cassandra!

Winter, would you want to read it some other time?

[Winter, Group Reads]

Aurora wrote: "That'd be great Cassandra!

Winter, would you want to read it some other time?"

Absolutely, I have been wanting to for a pretty long time, I just have too many books in March. When I have wrapped up all of those I would love to read it though!

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Ariel wrote: "Cassandra wrote: "It looks like Ariel was interested in Vicious with us.

Ariel, if you're reading this, does February still work for you?"

Whoops, I missed this. Yes, I'm still in..."

Have you on the list already Ariel.

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Lisa (Likenbooks) wrote: "Can I join in for Americanah and The Book Thief. Just not sure when they are being read. I'm trying to find it in the thread if a month was decided?"

Added you Lisa to my participant list.

Thanks Gabriella for answering Lisa's query about when they're up reading.

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Robyn wrote: "Can I be added to The Book Thief?"

Added you Robyn

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Janine wrote: "I'd like to join in for Americanah in March. It's on my TBR and fits in conveniently with the past group reads quarterly challenge that ends in March!"

Added you Janine.

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Meagan wrote: "Oooo, may I join for The Book Thief?"

Added you Meagan

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Alison wrote: "Zara were we planning to do Gone with the Wind a couple months instead of one? I looked at the mods schedule. That's what I was planning. Maybe July-Sept and then start on Anna Karenina."

That's correct Alison. 'Anna Karenina' is down for October.