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2017 Buddy Reads - Introduction & Sign Up
Hi, Janine! I have added you to Winter and The Last Star buddy reads!
Thanks for the heads up on The Lost Metal. I added it before a date was set for publication knowing that it was overly optimistic! :) I am greatly enjoying that series and was hoping to finish it this year!
I will change it when I go through my monthly edits towards the end of July!
HI guys can I join this series reading? I just recently started reading again since I've been busy with my kids and full time job. So this year I decided to read at least 6 books and I just finished my 5th tonight. But I have been reading one series that I couldn't seem to get into its the dance of dragon by George Martin, I just cFelt like I needed a change of phase. So I ended up reading Wonder by R.J. PalAcio and the 5th book was "Julian's" POv. I highly recommend this series to mothers who have kids in school. My 10'yr old liked it that he even surprised me when I asked him he's fave character. HE said it was the main character Auggie. When I asked why he said he felt like he can relate to him since they Are similar in some wAy due to his having Eczema. 😭This made me realize that sharing a book with your kid can actually help you get to know them more.
So I think joining this group should encourage me to read my DOD book more! Wish me luck! 😜
Greetings, All! And my apologies for being so quiet for the last week or so. I have had a few unexpected commitments!I will catch up in the next couple of days - checking in on July reads and setting up August reads! I cannot believe we are this close to August!
More shortly....
Mary Pat, you have The Winds of Winter (A Song of Ice and Fire #6) on the list for December. But sadly, George R R Martin has recently written on his website that it won't be published this year.
Ilona wrote: "Mary Pat, you have The Winds of Winter (A Song of Ice and Fire #6) on the list for December. But sadly, George R R Martin has recently written on his website that it won't be published this year."That's terrible news, but not surprising. I fear he won't be able to complete the series.
Ilona wrote: "Mary Pat, you have The Winds of Winter (A Song of Ice and Fire #6) on the list for December. But sadly, George R R Martin has recently written on his website that it won't be published this year."Thanks, Ilona! Ever the optimist, I always put all of the books in a series on the buddy read list and only remove them when I have concrete info. Actually, I think of it more as postponing! :) I did the same thing with The Lost Metal in the Mistborn series.
I will update the list shortly!
Joan, Sheila - As I was reviewing my list for August buddy reads, I realized I never created a thread for Salt to the Sea in July! Please accept my humble apologies!Would you like me to set it up as a read in August?
Jennah, you can read at whatever pace you wish 😊 Also you don't have to read the whole series if you don't enjoy it or don't have time, etc. For instance, I'm ahead on the Lunar Chronicles because I read three of the books this month. I'll still join in on the discussions and share my thoughts though 😊
Mary Pat wrote: "Joan, Sheila - As I was reviewing my list for August buddy reads, I realized I never created a thread for Salt to the Sea in July! Please accept my humble apologies!Would you like me to set it up..."
If Sheila is still interested I'm up for it. It looks like a quick read. I was actually supposed to read it for another group last month and I didn't get to it for that either. I forgot myself Mary Pat that I signed up as a buddy read - no harm, no foul!
The second and third place books for the August 2017 group read were Everything, Everything and Persuasion respectively. Persuasion was a July Buddy Read but is anyone interested in reading Everything, Everything as a Buddy Read? As long as two or more people are interested, I will create a thread.
June 2017 Buddy Reads have been archived to here! They are closed to new comments but feel free to re-visit them!
Joan wrote: "Mary Pat wrote: "Joan, Sheila - As I was reviewing my list for August buddy reads, I realized I never created a thread for Salt to the Sea in July! Please accept my humble apologies!Would you lik..."
It still works for me. Will we also be reading The Giver in August?
Is there a buddy read for Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood in August?We read the 1st book as the Group Read in June, the 2nd book as a Buddy Read this month...but I can't remember if we had set it up as a series read, one book a month...?
Sheila wrote: "Joan wrote: "Mary Pat wrote: "Joan, Sheila - As I was reviewing my list for August buddy reads, I realized I never created a thread for Salt to the Sea in July! Please accept my humble apologies!..."
Great! I will add Salt to the Sea to the August Buddy Reads folder! And yes, The Giver is set up as an August Buddy Read. It is a fairly short book though and I found it to be a quick read.
Eirelyn wrote: "Is there a buddy read for Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood in August?We read the 1st book as the Group Read in June, the 2nd book as a Buddy Read this month...but I ..."
Hi, Eirelyn! No one has asked for Girls in Pants as a Buddy Read but now that you have posted, there might be some interest. I will keep an eye on the thread and create one if any one else wants to read it with you!
The second and third place books for the August 2017 group read were Everything, Everything and Persuasion respectively. Persuasion was a July Buddy Read but is anyone interested in reading Everything, Everything as a Buddy Read? As long as two or more people are interested, I will create a thread.
Mary Pat-- I'd like to join the August Under the Dome buddy read. I know I'm late but I just downloaded a copy from the library and it's so huge that the buddy read would really help me get going.
Lynn wrote: "Mary Pat-- I'd like to join the August Under the Dome buddy read. I know I'm late but I just downloaded a copy from the library and it's so huge that the buddy read would really help..."You are not late at all! I have added you to the list of participants!
I am just starting to get more active. My work had a lot going on for the past year. Is it possible for me to join in on the buddy read for Little Women?
Would anyone be interested in reading American Psycho in September? Also, Mary Pat, I noticed The Nightingale hadn't been added to the list for September :)
Candy wrote: "I am just starting to get more active. My work had a lot going on for the past year. Is it possible for me to join in on the buddy read for Little Women?"Sure, you can :) Feel free to join any buddy read you like.
Candy-please join in on Little Women! The more the merrier! I'm sure Mary Pat will add you soon!
I think I saw Dracula was planned as a buddy read in October. Please may I be added to this? Thank you
Candy wrote: "I am just starting to get more active. My work had a lot going on for the past year. Is it possible for me to join in on the buddy read for Little Women?"Hi, Candy! Sorry for the delay in my response! I am afraid August has been a bit of a crazy month for me! I have officially added you to the list of participants! Having said that, always feel free to join a Buddy Read even if your name hasn't been added to the list yet!
Lisa wrote: "Would anyone be interested in reading American Psycho in September? Also, Mary Pat, I noticed The Nightingale hadn't been added to the list for September :)"
Thanks for the catch, Lisa! I added it to the list!
Rachael wrote: "I think I saw Dracula was planned as a buddy read in October. Please may I be added to this? Thank you"Hi, Rachael! I have added you to the list for Dracula!
I'm reading Tash Hearts Tolstoy and The House on Mango Street in September if anyone wants to join me :) I'd also be excited to do buddy reads of Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers Who Helped Win World War II, The Indigo Girl, or The Pearl That Broke Its Shell in October if anyone wants to join me then.
Would anyone be interested in reading To Kill a Mockingbird in September?I wasn't able to participate in the buddy read of it a couple months ago. But I am going to a play of it in late September and want to read it beforehand. :D
I am very interested in reading These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner! Joins?
Eirelyn wrote: "Would anyone be interested in reading To Kill a Mockingbird in September?I wasn't able to participate in the buddy read of it a couple months ago. But I am going to a play of it in la..."
Hello Eirelyn,
I am interested in reading To Kill a Mocking Bird Study Guide in September and share my thoughts with you about the book.
Greetings, All!My apologies for my absence - life has been a bit challenging this summer! I will get Buddy Reads up to speed and post September threads within the next day or so!
I cannot believe Fall is starting already!
Welcome back Mary Pat! Catherine and I (and maybe Scott) are planning to read The Wind Through the Keyhole (Dark Tower 4.5) in September. Could you create a buddy read for us please?
Great, Isavella! :DAlso, my hold just came through for Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. Would anyone be up for reading this with me in September?
Eirelyn wrote: "Great, Isavella! :DAlso, my hold just came through for Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. Would anyone be up for reading this with me in September?"
Hello Eirelyn,
Sorry for bothering you, but when do we start To Kill a Mockingbird ?
Thank you for your time,
Isavella
Isavella wrote: "Eirelyn wrote: "Great, Isavella! :DAlso, my hold just came through for Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. Would anyone be up for reading this with me in September?"
Hello Eirelyn,
Sor..."
The mods should be posting a discussion thread soon for To Kill A Mockingbird & the other buddy reads. We'll be able to discuss in there then. :D
Eirelyn wrote: "Isavella wrote: "Eirelyn wrote: "Great, Isavella! :DAlso, my hold just came through for Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. Would anyone be up for reading this with me in September?"
He..."
Oh, okay :) Thank you!
September Buddy Reads are posted!! FINALLY!Thank you to all for your patience! I did go through all the threads but please let me know if I missed something or someone.
The second and third place books for the September 2017 group read wereSapiens: A Brief History of Humankind and Night respectively. Is anyone interested in reading either or both of these books as a Buddy Read? As long as two or more people are interested, I will create a thread.
July 2017 Buddy Reads have been archived to here! They are closed to new comments but feel free to re-visit them!
Mary Pat wrote: "The second and third place books for the September 2017 group read wereSapiens: A Brief History of Humankind and Night respectively. Is anyone interested in reading ei..."
I would be up for Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind if anyone wants to join.
Joan wrote: "Mary Pat - can you add me to the Frankenstein buddy read in October? Thanks for all you do!"Done!
anybody want to do a buddy read with me? I am open to just about anything other than sci-fi.
Sign me up for Frankenstein in October.
Scott wrote: "Sign me up for Frankenstein in October."Done! Will be posting October reads soon!
October Buddy Reads are posted here!I have to admit, I cannot believe it is October already! The last two months have gone by so fast and it seems like all of us have been extremely busy! Hopefully, we can all settle into a cozy chair for a little more reading this fall!
The second and third place books for the October 2017 group read were Dracula and Uprooted respectively. Dracula is already a Buddy Read for October. Are there two or more people who would like to read Uprooted as a Buddy Read? If so, please post here and I will create a thread!
August 2017 Buddy Reads have been archived to here! They are closed to new comments but feel free to re-visit them!
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Also, just noticed The Lost Metal (Mistborn #7) is listed as an August read. Sadly it's not out till next year, so I think that's a mistake!