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message 4051: by Charlie (new)

Charlie (charlieridley) | 5750 comments Bea wrote: "Charlie wrote: "@Bea I could do Malice sometime in April maybe?"

Sounds good! How about 20th April?"



20th April is good for me!


message 4052: by Beste (new)

Beste | 1163 comments Bea wrote: "Beste wrote: "Bea wrote: "I have a few books here that I'd like to read soon, so I wanted to ask if anybody is interested in doing a BR for any of these some day after February 15th?

[book:Malice|..."


March is fine by me. 20th?


message 4053: by Anni (new)

Anni | 5066 comments Bea wrote: "Charlie wrote: "@Bea I could do Malice sometime in April maybe?"

Sounds good! How about 20th April?"


I might join you two lovely ladies :)


message 4054: by Charlie (new)

Charlie (charlieridley) | 5750 comments Yay! I don't even own the book yet but April gives me enough time to find it.


message 4055: by Bea (new)

Bea | 2050 comments Charlie wrote: "Bea wrote: "Charlie wrote: "@Bea I could do Malice sometime in April maybe?"

Sounds good! How about 20th April?"


20th April is good for me!"


20th it is :)

Sir Anni wrote: "Bea wrote: "Charlie wrote: "@Bea I could do Malice sometime in April maybe?"

Sounds good! How about 20th April?"

I might join you two lovely ladies :)"



Yay! :D


message 4056: by Bea (last edited Feb 01, 2019 05:21AM) (new)

Bea | 2050 comments Silvana wrote: "Bea wrote: "I have a few books here that I'd like to read soon, so I wanted to ask if anybody is interested in doing a BR for any of these some day after February 15th?

Malice
[boo..."


16th February should be ok. I'd say we can use one thread for the whole [book: Chronicles of the Black Company|400924]

Edit: I don't know why the book-link doesn't work...


message 4057: by Bea (new)

Bea | 2050 comments Beste wrote: "Bea wrote: "Beste wrote: "Bea wrote: "I have a few books here that I'd like to read soon, so I wanted to ask if anybody is interested in doing a BR for any of these some day after February 15th?

[..."


Fine with me :)


message 4058: by Silvana (new)

Silvana (silvaubrey) | 1970 comments Bea wrote: "Silvana wrote: "Bea wrote: "I have a few books here that I'd like to read soon, so I wanted to ask if anybody is interested in doing a BR for any of these some day after February 15th?

[book:Malic..."


Hi Bea, sorry, I forgot I need to finish some award reads in February before the deadline. Is it possible to do the The Black Company on March 23?


message 4059: by Angela, I'm Silverfox lost (new)

Angela | 3694 comments Mod
Bea wrote: "Angela wrote: "Angela wrote: "15th May Bea?"

Hi Bea, would the 15th May work for you to read Skullsworn with Soo and I?"

Oh, I somehow didn't see your comment, sorry!
Yes, 15th May is ok :)"


Awesome. I'll set up in the next few days.


message 4060: by Bea (new)

Bea | 2050 comments Silvana wrote: "Bea wrote: "Silvana wrote: "Bea wrote: "I have a few books here that I'd like to read soon, so I wanted to ask if anybody is interested in doing a BR for any of these some day after February 15th?
..."


It should be, but I might be a few days late, depending on when I manage to finish my other March BRs.

The thread is already up, but maybe one of the Mods can change the date?


message 4061: by Silvana (new)

Silvana (silvaubrey) | 1970 comments Bea wrote: "Silvana wrote: "Bea wrote: "Silvana wrote: "Bea wrote: "I have a few books here that I'd like to read soon, so I wanted to ask if anybody is interested in doing a BR for any of these some day after..."

It's ok, I'll ask for a date change.


message 4062: by Hailee (last edited Feb 02, 2019 11:16AM) (new)

Hailee | 2762 comments I'm thinking of reading:

A Curse So Dark and Lonely

and

The Hating Game

Anyone interested in buddy reading one or both? I was think in February but I don't mind delaying either to another month if it fits better with other people's schedules.


message 4063: by Soo (new)

Soo (silverlyn) | 6898 comments Book 4 of Rockton, Watcher in the Woods, is coming out on the 5th. Anyone want to BR it with me?


message 4064: by Robin P (new)

Robin P | 69 comments Anyone up for The Handmaid's Tale in June?


message 4065: by Tifany (new)

Tifany | 5 comments Hailee wrote: "I'm thinking of reading:

A Curse So Dark and Lonely

and

The Hating Game

Anyone interested in buddy reading one or both? I was think in February but I don't mind ..."


I'd be interested in doing both in February :)!


message 4066: by Hailee (new)

Hailee | 2762 comments Tifany wrote: "Hailee wrote: "I'm thinking of reading:

A Curse So Dark and Lonely

and

The Hating Game

Anyone interested in buddy reading one or both? I was think in February bu..."


Great. When do you want to start them?

I can start The Hating Game as soon as you like but I can't start A Curse so Dark and Lonely until after the 15th.


message 4067: by Em Lost In Books (new)

Em Lost In Books (emlostinbooks) | 2388 comments i would like to join for A Curse so Dark and Lonely. :)


message 4068: by Tifany (new)

Tifany | 5 comments I can start The Hating Game whenever you're good!


message 4069: by Hailee (last edited Feb 03, 2019 07:35PM) (new)

Hailee | 2762 comments Tifany wrote: "I can start The Hating Game whenever you're good!"

Ok shall we set the start date for this Wednesday then?

And are you good with A Curse So Dark and Lonely for the 15th?

If so I'll request both threads in the morning.


message 4070: by Hailee (new)

Hailee | 2762 comments Em Lost In Books wrote: "i would like to join for A Curse so Dark and Lonely. :)"

Great 😀. Does the 15th work for you?


message 4071: by Em Lost In Books (new)

Em Lost In Books (emlostinbooks) | 2388 comments Hailee wrote: "Em Lost In Books wrote: "i would like to join for A Curse so Dark and Lonely. :)"

Great 😀. Does the 15th work for you?"


fine by me.


message 4072: by EchoBaz(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) (last edited Feb 04, 2019 07:21AM) (new)

EchoBaz(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) | 459 comments Ok, so I've been trying to gatehr the courage to ask this for weeks.

Ok, so it's like this. I read what was the worst fantasy novel I had ever read to completion in the middle of last year, and ever since I've had a big falling out with them. I've only read about 2 books since, one was a re-read of one of my faves.

However, I've gotten a lot more into Fantasy and sci-fi Graphic Novels and trades since, and I've had a pretty easy time reading a few of them a week. I figure maybe if I get some people interested in doing buddy reads with them, maybe it'll help me get back into my main passion, text fantasy novels. I got a few titles that I'd love to read with others, but I'm also open for suggestions.

Actually, when i think about it I got a lot that I'm up for reading.

DC:
Superman: Earth One, Volume 1
Batman: Earth One, Volume 1
Batman: Earth One, Volume 1
Injustice: Gods Among Us, Vol. 1
Batman: Eternal, Volume 1
Arkham Manor, Vol. 1
Batman: Hush
Batman: The Dark Prince Charming

Marvel:
The Superior Spider-Man, Volume 1

Got so much from Image that I'd love to read that it isn't funny.

Would love to re-read Saga Saga, Vol. 1
Or Paper Girls, by the same writer Paper Girls, Vol. 1
Revival, Vol. 1: You're Among Friends
East of West, Vol. 1: The Promise
Fatale, Vol. 1: Death Chases Me
Peter Panzerfaust, Vol. 1: The Great Escape
Jupiter's Legacy, Vol. 1
Lazarus, Vol. 1: Family
Satellite Sam, Vol. 1
The Manhattan Projects, Vol. 1: Science. Bad.
The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye
Invincible, Vol. 1: Family Matters
Rachel Rising, Volume 1: The Shadow of Death
The Fade Out: Act One
ODY-C, Vol. 1: Off to Far Ithicaa
Bitch Planet, Vol. 1: Extraordinary Machine
Southern Bastards, Vol. 1: Here Was a Man
Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery
Kill or be Killed, Vol. 1

Again, totally up for reading something outside of these, but try to keep it to stuff that was made within the last 15 years or so, as I have a hard time going to comics before that time.


message 4073: by Tifany (new)

Tifany | 5 comments I can start A Curse So Dark and Lonely on the 15th and The Hating Game on Wednesday :).


message 4074: by Angela Jr. (new)

Angela Jr. | 1126 comments MorteTorment(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) wrote: "Ok, so I've been trying to gatehr the courage to ask this for weeks.

Ok, so it's like this. I read what was the worst fantasy novel I had ever read to completion in the middle of last year, and ev..."


I'm not interested in buddy reading any of the titles, but here's a link to the (unofficial) comic book club:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I'm sure you'll find someone to read with you :)


message 4075: by Angela Jr. (new)

Angela Jr. | 1126 comments And I'm way too curious - which book was it that sent you into the reading slump?


message 4076: by Katie (new)

Katie K | 2600 comments MorteTorment(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) wrote: "Ok, so I've been trying to gatehr the courage to ask this for weeks.

Ok, so it's like this. I read what was the worst fantasy novel I had ever read to completion in the middle of last year, and ev..."


I might be interested in trying to read Saga again. I've only ever done the first volume I believe. It's an odd one, but I've heard so many good things about it.

Rat Queens is absolutely fantastic! Love those comics :)


message 4077: by Hailee (last edited Feb 04, 2019 12:05PM) (new)

Hailee | 2762 comments Em Lost In Books wrote: "Hailee wrote: "Em Lost In Books wrote: "i would like to join for A Curse so Dark and Lonely. :)"

Great 😀. Does the 15th work for you?"

fine by me."



Tifany wrote: "I can start A Curse So Dark and Lonely on the 15th and The Hating Game on Wednesday :)."


Ok so I have asked for both threads to be set up 😀


message 4078: by jess (new)

jess (nu6586) | 1729 comments Katie wrote: "MorteTorment(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) wrote: "Ok, so I've been trying to gatehr the courage to ask this for weeks.

Ok, so it's like this. I read what was the worst fantasy novel I had ev..."

Saga is AMAZING!!!! Im thru book 8.
Rat queens, ive read all of the previous run but none of the new run.
We have a Comic Book Club. Theres not too much activity so far but Im interested and on that thread. Its located under Book Clubs on the main page.


message 4079: by Katie (new)

Katie K | 2600 comments Jess wrote: "Katie wrote: "MorteTorment(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) wrote: "Ok, so I've been trying to gatehr the courage to ask this for weeks.

Ok, so it's like this. I read what was the worst fantasy ..."


That's good to hear about saga! As for Rat Queens I think the new run of books can be a hit or miss at times, but the humor and art are still as great as always :)

I'm really excited about that Comic Book link you guys posted. Will definitely keep tabs on that ^_^


message 4080: by EchoBaz(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) (last edited Feb 04, 2019 05:33PM) (new)

EchoBaz(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) | 459 comments Angela Jr. wrote: "And I'm way too curious - which book was it that sent you into the reading slump?"

Um...I think it was called Shaman's Quest. Anyways I don't wanna delve into the reasons why I hate it. I wrote a review for it if you wanna see my thoughts; but I will say that you'd literally have to pay me to ever so much as consider touching another LitRPG.

Edit: Actually It was Survival Quest

Angela Jr. wrote: "MorteTorment(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) wrote: "Ok, so I've been trying to gatehr the courage to ask this for weeks.

Ok, so it's like this. I read what was the worst fantasy novel I had ev..."


He didn't you read the memo? You're supposed to insult me for being into "the inferior novels" :P

Seriously though way to go the extra mile!


EchoBaz(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) | 459 comments Jess wrote: "Katie wrote: "MorteTorment(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) wrote: "Ok, so I've been trying to gatehr the courage to ask this for weeks.

Ok, so it's like this. I read what was the worst fantasy ..."


Jess wrote: "Katie wrote: "MorteTorment(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) wrote: "Ok, so I've been trying to gatehr the courage to ask this for weeks.

Ok, so it's like this. I read what was the worst fantasy ..."


Yeah let's all talk over there :D


message 4082: by Ilja (new)

Ilja Hi guys! I would love to start reading the Mortal Engines book series next month. I'll also be watching the movie after reading the books to compare (I haven't seen it yet), although that's not needed for the buddy read, of course. Anyone interested to join and make this a buddy read? No need to read all 4 books in one month of course. I think 1 book per month would be fine by me, but I could go faster.


message 4083: by Beste (new)

Beste | 1163 comments Anyone up for The Sword of Summer?and the rest of the series


message 4084: by Shaitarn (new)

Shaitarn | 2185 comments Would anyone be up for a last minute read of The Heart of What Was Lost? I was thinking maybe between 10th - 15th February (sorry it's last minute but I picked it up at the library yesterday!).


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin | 1338 comments Is this the place I make a list? I have a ton of old school books I need to read and I thought it would be good to get them organized and listed on here to see if there are any takers 😊


message 4086: by Jenna, I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker (new)

Jenna Kathleen (jennakathleen) | 5178 comments Mod
Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ wrote: "Is this the place I make a list? I have a ton of old school books I need to read and I thought it would be good to get them organized and listed on here to see if there are any takers 😊"

This would be the place, yes! :)


Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin | 1338 comments Thank you so much!! It will take me a few days to get them all together! 😊.


EchoBaz(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) | 459 comments Shaitarn wrote: "Would anyone be up for a last minute read of The Heart of What Was Lost? I was thinking maybe between 10th - 15th February (sorry it's last minute but I picked it up at the library ..."

That link can't be right. That's a Tad Williams book, but it's under 1k pages!

Seriously though, always wanted to read a Tad Williams book, but dear god does that 1k page count for his books put be off. I need to be able to finish a book in a week, and it's not often easy for me to read more than 100 pages a day.


message 4089: by Shaitarn (new)

Shaitarn | 2185 comments MorteTorment(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) wrote: "Shaitarn wrote: "Would anyone be up for a last minute read of The Heart of What Was Lost? I was thinking maybe between 10th - 15th February (sorry it's last minute but I picked it u..."

That's one reason why I was glad to find it in the library - you're going to release a book of 300 pages but charge as much as you would for one of your novels that are twice the size? No, sorry, that seems like a bit of a rip-off to me.


message 4090: by Anni (new)

Anni | 5066 comments Shaitarn wrote: "Would anyone be up for a last minute read of The Heart of What Was Lost? I was thinking maybe between 10th - 15th February (sorry it's last minute but I picked it up at the library ..."

Here! me! :)


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Shaitarn | 2185 comments Sir Anni wrote: "Shaitarn wrote: "Would anyone be up for a last minute read of The Heart of What Was Lost? I was thinking maybe between 10th - 15th February (sorry it's last minute but I picked it u..."

Great! Would Monday 11th by good for you?


message 4092: by Anni (new)

Anni | 5066 comments Shaitarn wrote: "Sir Anni wrote: "Shaitarn wrote: "Would anyone be up for a last minute read of The Heart of What Was Lost? I was thinking maybe between 10th - 15th February (sorry it's last minute ..."

It's rather short and I'll listen to the audiobook, so yeah, I should be able to squeze it in any time :)


message 4093: by EchoBaz(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) (last edited Feb 08, 2019 02:48PM) (new)

EchoBaz(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) | 459 comments Shaitarn wrote: "MorteTorment(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) wrote: "Shaitarn wrote: "Would anyone be up for a last minute read of The Heart of What Was Lost? I was thinking maybe between 10th -..."

Really? Because I think of it more of a situation where he actually hired a really fucking good editor, and took his advice on what didn't need to be there.

I'll take a 300-600 well edited fantasy book that makes the most of the of its time over a 800-1,200 page fantasy novel that mostly wastes your time like The Wheel of Time series.


message 4094: by Anni (new)

Anni | 5066 comments MorteTorment(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) wrote: "Shaitarn wrote: "MorteTorment(Unofficial World's Fastest Reader) wrote: "Shaitarn wrote: "Would anyone be up for a last minute read of The Heart of What Was Lost? I was thinking may..."

But The Heart of What Was Lost is more like a Novella, it connects both of his series, set in Osten Ard, The Dragonbone Chair-Trilogie and his newer Trilogie starting with The Witchwood Crown, I guess that's why it's shorter and not because of editing...


message 4095: by Shaitarn (new)

Shaitarn | 2185 comments I think most publishers are only too happy to release big old books - they'll make more from a sprawling set of four or five books than a tightly edited duology. And I don't mind books with detail about the word and character monologues - I rather like them, though I'll read shorter, action packed books too.

In any case, I'll ask for this to be set up for 11th.


message 4096: by Anni (new)

Anni | 5066 comments Shaitarn wrote: "In any case, I'll ask for this to be set up for 11th."

Thanks!


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— Massiel (rollitosdecanela) | 32 comments anyone for City of Ghosts (Cassidy Blake, #1) by Victoria Schwab Unearthed (Unearthed, #1) by Amie Kaufman (series) Article 5 (Article 5, #1) by Kristen Simmons (series)? about the series it will be one book per month.


message 4098: by Charlotte (new)

Charlotte | 98 comments Circe wrote: "anyone for City of Ghosts (Cassidy Blake, #1) by Victoria SchwabUnearthed (Unearthed, #1) by Amie Kaufman (series) Article 5 (Article 5, #1) by Kristen Simmons (series)? about the series it will be one book per month."

It's like to read Article 5. When do you want to start?


message 4099: by Charlie (new)

Charlie (charlieridley) | 5750 comments @Circe I'd be interested in City of Ghosts and Unearthed.


message 4100: by Katie (new)

Katie K | 2600 comments Circe wrote: "anyone for City of Ghosts (Cassidy Blake, #1) by Victoria SchwabUnearthed (Unearthed, #1) by Amie Kaufman (series) Article 5 (Article 5, #1) by Kristen Simmons (series)? about the series it will be one book per month."

I'd be interested in "City of Ghosts" as well, just depends on when you plan to start reading and all :)


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