2017 Group Bookshelf Challenge Reading Calendar

[Karen]

Looking forward to this challenge. I'm also glad to see that some months I'll only have to tackle one book since I've read the other selection. As for American Gods and Anansi Boys...looks like a reread is in my future. Or, if narrated by the author, then a total fangirl listening time!

Thanks for compiling the info!

[Maggie]

there are only two for me as well!

[Sarah]

I'm going to do a few rereads. I still haven't read Ancillary Mercy so I think I'll join Justice (read #3) and Sword. Blackout will also be a reread. I'm also tempted by Doomsday Book and Do Androids Dream.

I'm going to be reading The Name of the Wind in June since I haven't read that.

[Maggie]

I am going to join in on Blackout and The girl with all the gifts

[Chris]

Sarah Anne wrote: "I'm going to be reading The Name of the Wind in June since I haven't read that."

I might join you. It did get 13 votes, and maybe some of the people who will read The Wise Man's Fear in July will want to reread The Name of the Wind before then.

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

Chris wrote: "Sarah Anne wrote: "I'm going to be reading The Name of the Wind in June since I haven't read that."

I might join you. It did get 13 votes, and maybe some of the people who will read The Wise Man's..."

(one of us. one of us.)

(PS I can't wait to see what you think of these books)

[Sarah]

:)

[David]

Dammit, I guess I'll have to as well.

Nearly all of my real-life friends and family who read those books seem to think they're some of the best fantasy ever written. It's those same people who tell me to wait before starting :|

[Sarah]

We can always have the pleasure of a reread when the next comes out :)

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

At the very least, you'll be ready for Lin Manuel Miranda's adaptation! And hopefully what should be a very exciting conclusion to the chronicle, releasing some point before the heat death of the universe!

[Jen]

Allison wrote: "And hopefully what should be a very exciting conclusion to the chronicle, releasing some point before the heat death of the universe!"

HA! :)

[Silvana]

thanks for the list!

Already read 11 of them, but I will join the reread of The Blade Itself and first time read the Ancillary series plus The Girl with All the Gifts. Additional books will depend on budget.

[Devyn]

This is a great list. Can't wait to start! I have to catch up on the January books already XD

[Claire]

This is brilliant! As per usual I am behind however I have read February's books already so I will attempt to read January's books now and then I'll be in sync with everyone in March! Phew

[Sarah]

Here are Feb's reading threads:

Seveneves
Seveneves – First Thoughts *No Spoilers*
Seveneves – Part 1 *Spoilers*
Seveneves – Part 2 *Spoilers*
Seveneves – Full Discussion *Spoilers*

Color of Magic
"The Color of Magic" Initial Reactions *No Spoilers*
"The Color of Magic" Deeper Meaning?
"The Color of Magic" Favorite Characters
"The Color of Magic" Finished Reading *Spoilers*

[Edwin]

Is anybody else reading, or planning to read, Seveneves this month?

[Monica]

Edwin wrote: "Is anybody else reading, or planning to read, Seveneves this month?"

I am Edwin, but because it is such a long book, not sure when I will be able to finish. It's too early in the year to get bogged down in an 800 page book with reading time being at a premium. Sun is almost back out here in Cali so I can play outside again ;-)

[Melanie, the neutral party]

I am Edwin, but I want to finish Gardens of the Moon first. I hope to finish it this weekend...almost there!

[Sarah]

Never again would I be so foolish.

;)

[Edwin]

Melanie wrote: "I am Edwin, but I want to finish Gardens of the Moon first. I hope to finish it this weekend...almost there!"

Woah, isn't that like the first of a 10 billion page series?

I finished Seveneves this morning and am busting with stuff to talk about, and not all necessarily good (Sarah). I will wait a little bit before starting to post.

[Sarah]

Edwin, did you do print or audio?

[Edwin]

Sarah Anne wrote: "Edwin, did you do print or audio?"

Print. I don't think I could have survived the audio version.

[Sarah]

It was atrocious. She was a terrible narrator and all of the monologues/info dumps drove me insane.

[Claire]

I tore through the first two parts of Seveneves but that final part just seemed so wrong, like it had been tacked on the end. I was gutted that we didn't follow the survivors in space further so I coped with it by pretending part three was a brand new book that I just happened to know some backstory to.

[David]

That seems to be a common sentiment. I think I might be the only person I know of who really liked the last part.

[Claire]

David wrote: "That seems to be a common sentiment. I think I might be the only person I know of who really liked the last part."

I did like it - provided I didn't think about what came before lol. I also wanted to know more about what would happen next so that's always a book win I guess.

[Sarah]

The War of the Worlds threads for Cheryl and Marc-Andre.

"War of the Worlds" First Impressions *No Spoilers*
"War of the Worlds" Martians, Technology, and the Aftermath of the Invasion *Spoilers*

[Cheryl]

Sarah Anne wrote: "The War of the Worlds threads for Cheryl and Marc-Andre.

"War of the Worlds" First Impressions *No Spoilers*
"War of the Worlds" Martians, Technology, and the Aftermath of the Invasion..."

Thanks!

[Jen]

I'll join The War of the Worlds discussion at some point this weekend.

[Claire]

Still waiting for Gardens of the Moon to come through at the Library, hopefully soon. I've read Ancillary Justice - really enjoyed that so I'll see if I can my paws on Doomsday Book. Not that I don't have a huge TBR pile already lol!

[Roberta]

Can I join the discussion on Doomsday Book when I eventually finish rereading this 448 page book? I can't possibly finish by March 15, maybe not even by the 30th. By then will the group be through with the discussion?

[Sarah]

You can comment anytime but in this case the conversation will start on March 15th and be going at least until April 15th.

I hope you enjoy it, it's a fun book.

[Roberta]

I've read it before, years ago. I loved it then and have read many other Willis novels and stories. I'm looking forward to reading it again.

[Sarah]

I'm sorry these are late guys! I completely forgot.

Ancillary Justice
"Ancillary Justice" First Impressions *No Spoilers*
"Ancillary Justice" Final Thoughts *Spoilers*
"Ancillary Justice" To Gender or Not to Gender *Potential Spoilers*

Doomsday Book
"Doomsday Book" Roll Call and Initial Impressions *No Spoilers*
"Doomsday Book" Part One Discussion *Spoilers*
"Doomsday Book" Part Two Discussion *Spoilers*
"Doomsday Book" Finished Reading *Spoilers*
"Doomsday Book" Infectious Diseases *Spoilers*

There are many, many more threads for Doomsday Book, including a Finished Reading. I'm not sure what the difference is between Finished Reading and Final Thoughts but I used the one that appeared to be best.

Have fun everyone!

[Michael]

Thanks, Sarah!

I'm thinking the Doomsday Book "Finished Reading" thread might be better; it has 65 comments instead of 5, and we used it on our reread 3 years ago...

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Just my two cents. :)

[Sarah]

I was going to do that for the same reason but he requested spoiler tags. Do you think it would be okay to do that and not use the tags?

[Chris]

Sarah Anne wrote: "I was going to do that for the same reason but he requested spoiler tags. Do you think it would be okay to do that and not use the tags?"

Yes, I think that's fine. It's our thread now! :)

[Sarah]

Chris wrote: "Yes, I think that's fine. It's our thread now! :) ..."

Rebellion!!! Okay, I changed it. Thanks guys.

[David]

So I finished Doomsday Book and I'm happy to see Blackout coming later.

Should I plan on reading To Say Nothing of the Dog before Blackout?

Should I plan on finding time to read All Clear after Blackout?

Does it not matter?

[Sarah]

I think I read Doomsday, Blackout, and then Dog and it really doesn't seem to matter.

I haven't read All Clear yet so I'm doing Blackout again and then All Clear. Edwin and I will be reading All Clear immediately after Blackout.

I wish we could get All Clear on the shelf.

[Sarah]

If it helps, Dog is light and fun while Blackout has less humor. I've given all of them five stars, which is very out of character :)

[Anna]

I'm planning on reading all four very soon, so I agree we should get All Clear on the shelf!

[Edwin]

Sarah Anne wrote: "Edwin and I will be reading All Clear immediately after Blackout."

Yup, both are loaded up and my Kindle and I are patiently waiting for June.

I agree with Sarah about To Say Nothing of the Dog. I read it before Doomsday. It does feel different, lighter and funnier. Although they are set in the same future Oxford with the Net and stuff, they are otherwise unrelated and don't seem to need to be read in sequence. Blackout/All Clear is different I understand, basically one long novel split in two.

Oh, and if you do read Dog, try reading Three Men in a Boat beforehand. It is a blast and there are some little tie-ins in Dog that you will catch.

[Chris]

David wrote: "Should I plan on finding time to read All Clear after Blackout?"

Blackout and All Clear are one story chopped in half for publishing reasons.

[Sarah]

I'm doing a sci-fi sequel theme for June so it would be extremely convenient if All Clear won. It would be the right month and everything. I'll nominate it at least so we can try.

[Anna]

Well there's plenty of time to campaign!

[Bill's]

Is it acceptable for the "cleanup challenge" and "a new hope" to have books in common?

[Sarah]

Definitely. It's a 2 for 1 and that's always a good thing :)

[David]

Thanks for the feedback. My to-read shelf is now three books longer. Not good :|

[Sarah]

We're so helpful!