What is a "Buddy Read"?? Request a Buddy Read?

[Luís]

John wrote: "I'm not suggesting this as a buddy read (as its probable too niche, and I'd be "buddy less"), but over the next couple of years I'm planning an extensive - but probably leisurely - study of the ear..."

I wish you a good reading.

[Chad]

John wrote: "I'm not suggesting this as a buddy read (as its probable too niche, and I'd be "buddy less"), but over the next couple of years I'm planning an extensive - but probably leisurely - study of the ear..."

I’m interested in the topic, John. I know very little about it but I enjoy anything about England in that time period. Those two books I’ll have trouble finding but I’ll keep an eye out for what you are reading and drop you a line if I get my hands on something you’re reading on the subject.

[John]

Sounds good, Chad.

[Lesle, Appalachian Bibliophile]

John we could open a Buddy and have it start with 2023-2024 if you like.
If nothing else (buddyless) there might be interest in following comments. Just let me know.

[John]

That's a great idea, Lesle. It would give anyone interested a place to post comments and recommendations.

[Lesle, Appalachian Bibliophile]

Exactly!

[Tr1sha]

Cosmic & I aim to twin read Hard Times by Charles Dickens, starting on 1 March. If anyone would like to join us they are welcome.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

That sounds good, Trisha. I've been meaning to read Hard Times for a while.

[Tr1sha]

Rosemarie wrote: "That sounds good, Trisha. I've been meaning to read Hard Times for a while."

That’s good news, Rosemarie. Could you set up a discussion thread, please.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

For sure!
It's in the Buddy Read Section.

[Nora]

Hi! I was wondering if you can please set up a buddy read for The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton?

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Nora wrote: "Hi! I was wondering if you can please set up a buddy read for The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton?"

Will do!

[Nora]

Rosemarie wrote: "Nora wrote: "Hi! I was wondering if you can please set up a buddy read for The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton?"

Will do!"

Thanks so much, Rosemarie!

[Nora]

Hi! I was wondering if you could please set up a buddy read for The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien ?

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Sure!

[Nora]

Rosemarie wrote: "Sure!"

Thanks so much, Rosemarie!

[Lesle, Appalachian Bibliophile]

Nora, sorry about the delay!

The thread is now open. Have fun!

[Nora]

Lesle wrote: "Nora, sorry about the delay!

The thread is now open. Have fun!"

It’s perfectly okay. Thanks so much, Lesle!

[Lesle, Appalachian Bibliophile]

Nora wrote: "Thanks so much, Lesle!"

Your more than welcome!

[James]

A two-year-old thread. Would anyone be interested in reading The Magus (1965) by John Fowles? I'm thinking early October (or Octogre) of 2025.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

I've got a lot of group reads for October, Jim. But others may have time now.
The book is The Magus by John Fowles.

[Jenna]

James

I’m game to do a buddy read of The Magus. That book has been on my radar for a while. The Collector was freaky! Loved it.

Should we wait until Oct 10th to start?

Maybe others will join in.

Jenna

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

That's great, Jenna!

Just let me know when you want me to set up the thread, Jim.

[James]

Please set up the thread October 1 to allow people time to obtain the bóok.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Will do!

[Jenna]

Yay!

I downloaded the ebook sample of The Magus and put it on hold at my library. I know it’s a longer book so hopefully the line will move. Maybe.

I’ve never done a buddy read so I’ll just follow others’ lead.

Jenna

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

Buddy Reads can take as long as the participants choose, Jenna. And you set your own pace.

[James]

The funny thing is that it partially inspired my favorite song, Hotel California.

[Rosemarie, Northern Roaming Scholar]

James wrote: "The funny thing is that it partially inspired my favorite song, Hotel California."

That is a great song!