Buddy Read Queries and Preparation

[Sarah]

I'd love to join in too.

[Janice, Moderator]

Margo wrote: "The only one I have on my shelf is The Left Hand of Darkness. I would be willing to spend a credit on one of her books for a buddy read.

I read A Wizard of Earthsea as a ..."

If you've read Wizard, would you do a reread, or are you wanting to read something different? If so, do you have a suggestion?

[Margo]

I am happy with a reread. It has been a great many years!

[Saar The Book owl]

Janice wrote: "Rusalka mentioned having a buddy read in honour of Ursula K. Le Guin who died on Jan 22. I think it's a great idea.

Would others be interested in doing a buddy read of one of her b..."

I'm in for this. I've never read any book of Le Guin, but I have them on my TBR - pile, so it would be perfect.

[Janice, Moderator]

I'll start up a buddy read thread and we can discuss when we'll plan our read.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

I have all of the Earthsea books, and the Left Hand. So happy to go for it.

Thanks for moving it here, Janice. It was a throw away good idea at 11pm and then I went to bed and work. I should shout out for all my other mods who pick up my pieces when I do this, which is frequent. Time zones... oops.

[Janice, Moderator]

We're here to pick up the pieces, no worries. :)

[Margo]

Peggy, Are we hoping to read The Daylight War as a buddy read? I think it was mentioned at some stage. I have it down for the zz challenge.

[Peggy]

Yes, I would like too! I also have it planned for the zodiac challenge. I feel a bit overwhelmed by my reading plans for February so if we could do it March or April (or anytime after that if that works better for you) that would be great.

I would actually like to read it after I finish Oathbringer (although who knows when that will be ;-)). I'm afraid I'm going to confuse the two. I'm not even reading them together now, but flamespren were mentioned in Oathbringer and I thought they were bad demons and couldn't understand why nobody was panicking!! Imagine what happens if I actually read the two books side by side, haha! Actually, I could also put Oathbringer on hold when we read this. The number of times I'm putting this one on hold are going to make it last all of 2018 ;-)

[Kristie, Moderator]

Peggy, I'm flexible with our read of Hollow City too. If you get overwhelmed and need to move it, just let me know.

[Peggy]

Thanks Kristie :) March is fine though!

[Kristie, Moderator]

Very good! :)

[Margo]

Peggy wrote: "Yes, I would like too! I also have it planned for the zodiac challenge. I feel a bit overwhelmed by my reading plans for February so if we could do it March or April (or anytime after that if that ..."

Later in the year world probably suit me better too - maybe april or may?

[Peggy]

Perfect :) Shall we get back to this early/mid-March to make a definite plan?

[Margo]

Sounds good :-)

[Almeta]

Mikayla wrote: "Would anyone like to read Unearthed and Dreamfall with me?"

Do you still want to do a Buddy Read with me, for Dreamfall?

Update: I see that you have already completed the book and gave it five stars. I'll have to make sure to read it.

[Almeta]

Amanda wrote: "Almeta and I were talking on another thread about reading Infinite Jest, anyone else want to read with us?

I've never done a buddy read before, and I'm so excited! :)"

Travis sivarT wrote: "I'm in also for Infinite Jest. I think. Lol. I haven't actually began a book yet in 2018 but maybe some buddy reads is what I need"

I'm setting up a Buddy Read thread for Infinite Jest.

We can discuss timing over there, if either of you still want to do it and/or if anyone else wants to join in.

[Jannene]

Margo wrote: "Sounds good :-)"

I would like to join as well. I started the series a while ago and stopped on that book. I was planning on finishing the series this year.

[Jannene]

Peggy wrote: "Perfect :) Shall we get back to this early/mid-March to make a definite plan?"

Are you making a plan?

[Peggy]

Totally forgot! I'll make a thread where we can discuss our starting date right away.

Several people joined the discussion of the previous book and I think some of them would also be interested in this one.

[Casceil]

That may well be, Peggy. I have read Infinite Jest, and I sometimes wonder if it would be more enjoyable on a second read. When I was in college, I read James Joyce, Ulysses. I remember the Professor telling us something along the lines of "you can't read Ulysses; you can only reread Ulysses." I suspect Infinite Jest may be similar to Ulysses in that respect.

[Jannene]

Cherie, Peggy, Margo and I plan on reading The Skull Throne in June.

[Cherie]

Jannene wrote: "Cherie, Peggy, Margo and I plan on reading The Skull Throne in June."

I will join you, Jannene!

[Eliestal]

Jannene wrote: "Cherie, Peggy, Margo and I plan on reading The Skull Throne in June."

Depending on how my next week goes I might be able to join back the buddy read (currently finishing book 2 of the series).

[Jannene]

Cherie wrote: "Jannene wrote: "Cherie, Peggy, Margo and I plan on reading The Skull Throne in June."

I will join you, Jannene!"

Yay!

[Jannene]

Clément wrote: "Jannene wrote: "Cherie, Peggy, Margo and I plan on reading The Skull Throne in June."

Depending on how my next week goes I might be able to join back the buddy read (currently fini..."

That is great!

[Heather]

I would love to do a Buddy Read, never done one before.

I just finished This Monstrous Thing, and wanted to have some discussion, but all my 'book' friends were reading something else. :-(

I would join The Skull Throne, but I haven't read the previous 3.

I'm doing the June Toppler, but would be able to start another book on June 10th.

Anyone interested in :
Stardust
The Life List
Forgotten Boxes
INK: A Love Story on 7th and Main
Sometimes I Lie

I like a variety of books, as you can see. But if you don't see one, what would you recommend?

[Margo]

Heather, you're righy, you would definitely need to the previous books to be able to pick up The Skull Throne. You'd be welcome to join but you'd need to be very keen to read the first 3 in time lol

I don't own any on you list unfortunately or I love to read with you. Oh, except Stardust which I highly recommend ☺

[Janice, Moderator]

Heather wrote: "I would love to do a Buddy Read, never done one before.

I just finished This Monstrous Thing, and wanted to have some discussion, but all my 'book' friends were reading something ..."

We're just finishing up Circe, and are about to start The Skull Throne which is book 3 in a series. Things are a bit quiet. I don't have any books you've read on my TBR, unfortunately. I'm trying to whittle down the books I own and get some of them read, or I would join you. I hope you find someone who will read with you.

[Peggy]

I loved Stardust!

[Books With Chi]

I'm currently reading The Sword of Summer for the first time and I am currently where my currently reading says, page 156. I would like to know if anyone would be interested in reading this with me and I would be willing to wait for you to catch up to where I'm at.

[Jannene]

Books With Chi wrote: "I'm currently reading The Sword of Summer for the first time and I am currently where my currently reading says, page 156. I would like to know if anyone would be interested in read..."

My buddy Dom and I have that as a buddy read for the Yearly Challenge. I don’t think we would be reading it until July. How is the book so far?

[Books With Chi]

Jannene wrote: "Books With Chi wrote: "I'm currently reading The Sword of Summer for the first time and I am currently where my currently reading says, page 156. I would like to know if anyone woul..."

No spoilers whatsoever, I promise, but omg it is so funny and the humor doesn't stop but it also knows how to be serious. I had very very high expectations going into this book because I'm such a huge Uncle Rick fan and I have yet to be disappointed. Are you guys planning on reading the second book this year because if so, I can wait for when you guys are ready to start that one after I finish the first one and we can buddy read from the second book on.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Welcome to YLTO, Books With Chi! Lovely to see you jumping in :)

[Books With Chi]

Rusalka wrote: "Welcome to YLTO, Books With Chi! Lovely to see you jumping in :)"

Thank you so much ^_^. Yeah, I don't have anyone to read with and so I thought this group would be amazing.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Books With Chi wrote: "Thank you so much ^_^. Yeah, I don't have anyone to read with and so I thought this group would be amazing."

Even if you aren't reading directly along with people, we are always happy to chat about our reads and books in general. Hope you enjoy it here :D

[Harsha]

Anyone interested in reading Proust's Swann's Way? Looks daunting to tackle it on my own :)

[Janice, Moderator]

Hi Harsha! Welcome to YLTO. I hope you find someone interested in reading Swann's Way with you.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Welcome Harsha!

[Annerlee]

Harsha wrote: "Anyone interested in reading Proust's Swann's Way? Looks daunting to tackle it on my own :)"

Hi Harsha. Welcome to the group.

Swann's Way is quite a book from all accounts - I found an interesting account of what reading it is like: https://www.theguardian.com/books/201... and am intrigued, but a bit daunted at the thought of reading it too.
I would hate to start off with just the two of us and give up 100 pages in. But if there were a small group reading it (3 or more of us), I would definitely take part.

[Claire]

Annerlee wrote: "Harsha wrote: "Anyone interested in reading Proust's Swann's Way? Looks daunting to tackle it on my own :)"

Hi Harsha. Welcome to the group.

Swann's Way is quite a book ..."
I would be interested, but can only start in september. Will be travelling in july and august.

[Jannene]

A group of us plan on reading The Core in September.

[Sarah]

Jannene wrote: "A group of us plan on reading The Core in September."

I will join you. I'll set up a thread.

[Jannene]

Sarah wrote: "Jannene wrote: "A group of us plan on reading The Core in September."

I will join you. I'll set up a thread."

Thanks Sarah.

[Kristie, Moderator]

A few of us are considering a buddy read of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society for the monthly challenge. If you'd be interested in joining let us know.

[Clive]

I'm keen Kristie, I have my copy ready to go whenever others are ready.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Sounds good, Clive. I'm ready to start whenever too. I'll start a thread.

Anna, do you have a start date that works better for you?

Tricia, would you be interested in joining?

Anyone else want to join?

[Tricia]

Yes, and I have a copy so can start whenever. Thanks for getting this organized.

[Saar The Book owl]

I was wondering if someone would want to read A Little Life somewhere this year?

[Saar The Book owl]

No one who is interested?