2017 Buddy Reads - Introduction & Sign Up

[Laura]

Hi. I'm Laura and new to the group. I'm still sort if stumbling around trying to find out how things here work. I'd like to join for The 5th Wave buddy read if that's ok. Do I just go on the thread?

[Lisa]

Laura wrote: "Hi. I'm Laura and new to the group. I'm still sort if stumbling around trying to find out how things here work. I'd like to join for The 5th Wave buddy read if that's ok. Do I just go on the thread?"

Hi Laura, welcome to the group :) The 5th wave Buddy read will not start until the month of July.

Around the end of each month links to the upcoming proposed Buddy threads will be posted.
Meanwhile, you can see the ones that will be happening this month here. Please feel free to join and discuss if any of them interest you!
And if you have a particular book in mind and would like it to be a buddy read, you can suggest it in this thread. As long as there is a minimum of two that are interested, a thread will be created.

I hope that made sense :) You can check out any information I may have missed on the first post here.

Don't hesitate to ask if you have any other questions or need any help with anything!

[Mary Pat]

Hi, Laura! I have added you to the list of participants for the 5th Wave buddy read in July. I will create the thread at the end of June.

Lisa did a superb job of explaining how buddy reads work! Browse around and let me know if you find a buddy read you want to join!

And let us know if you have any questions!

[Maheen]

The books I am interested in reading are
A Game of Thrones
Dorothy Must Die
The Red Queen
A Gathering of Shadows

[Eirelyn]

Maheen wrote: "The books I am interested in reading are
A Game of Thrones
Dorothy Must Die
The Red Queen
A Gathering of Shadows"

I'd be up for reading Dorothy Must Die. Which month did you have in mind?

[Deborah]

Hey am Debbie and new in this group i'd like to buddy read
Six of crows
The infernal devices
Lux

[Mary Pat]

Maheen wrote: "The books I am interested in reading are
A Game of Thrones
Dorothy Must Die
The Red Queen
A Gathering of Shadows"

Maheen, I have added you to the list of participants for the Ice & Fire series that starts with Game of Thrones in July. If you decide to read it before then, feel free to join the discussion when the thread is posted.

[Luffy Sempai]

Mary Pat wrote: "Maheen, I have added you to the list of participants for the Ice & Fire series that starts with Game of Thrones in July. If you decide to read it before then, feel free to join the discussion when the thread is posted."

IF you haven't already, please add my name too.

[Mary Pat]

Luffy wrote: "Mary Pat wrote: "Maheen, I have added you to the list of participants for the Ice & Fire series that starts with Game of Thrones in July. If you decide to read it before then, feel free to join the..."

I have added you to the list of participants! The first thread will be set up sometime mid-June.

[Ilona]

Anyone up for a buddy read of The Great Gatsby in June? It was nominated for the group read, but ended up in third place.

[Luffy Sempai]

Mary Pat wrote: "I have added you to the list of participants! The first thread will be set up sometime mid-June."

Thanks awfully Mary Pat! I'll definitely read it along with the group.

[Lisa]

Ilona wrote: "Anyone up for a buddy read of The Great Gatsby in June? It was nominated for the group read, but ended up in third place."

Sure, Ilona. I'm in :)

[Lindsay]

Lisa wrote: "Ilona wrote: "Anyone up for a buddy read of The Great Gatsby in June? It was nominated for the group read, but ended up in third place."

Sure, Ilona. I'm in :)"

Me too!

[Mary Pat]

Ilona, Lisa, Lindsay - I have put The Great Gatsby on the list for June!

[Mary Pat]

April 2017 Buddy Reads have been archived to here! They are closed to new comments but feel free to re-visit them!

[Lisa]

Mary Pat wrote: "Ilona, Lisa, Lindsay - I have put The Great Gatsby on the list for June!"

Thank you, Mary Pat! :)

[Mary Pat]

The Summer I Turned Pretty placed second for the June group read. If two or more people want to read it as a buddy read, let me know and I will set up a thread in June!

[Olivia]

Hi, I'd like to join the Game of Thrones buddy reads in July. Is there a link to the thread already?

[Kierra]

Hi I would like to be added to the Game of Thrones buddy list for July.

[Lisa]

Liv wrote: "Hi, I'd like to join the Game of Thrones buddy reads in July. Is there a link to the thread already?"

Not yet, Liv. The thread for the July buddy reads will be up around mid-June :)

[Mary Pat]

Liv, Kiera - I have added you both to the Game of Thrones buddy read starting in July. As Lisa says, the first thread will be posted sometime mid to late June.

[Joan]

Anybody interested in doing a buddy read with me for Little Women?

I find it is easier to do the classics with a buddy. I'm tempted to do The Great Gatsby with you all but it isn't on my list this year.....

[Joan]

I've decided to do The Great Gatsby. I didn't realize it was so short. Can you add me to the list?

Also let me know if there are any takers for Little Women. It doesn't have to be for June it can be later on in the year as well.

[Susy]

I'll join for The Great Gatsby as well. Will you please add me? Thank you!

[Olivia]

Is anyone interested in reading Mr. Mercedes (Stephen King's Bill Hodges series #1) with me in June?

[Lisa]

Joan wrote: "Anybody interested in doing a buddy read with me for Little Women?"

Hey Joan, I would like to read Little Women but I'm juggling too many books in June. Since I'm not home during the summer I can't get to it until after summer break. So like August/September?

[Joan]

Lisa wrote: "Joan wrote: "Anybody interested in doing a buddy read with me for Little Women?"

Hey Joan, I would like to read Little Women but I'm juggling too many books in June. Since I'm not home..."

Either month will be fine for me - pick one that is better for you!

[Mary Pat]

Joan & Suzy - I have added you both to the list of participants for The Great Gatsby in June!

Joan & Lisa - I have put Little Women on the Buddy Read list for August just so it is there but let me know when you are actually going to read it and I will adjust accordingly!

[Susy]

Mary Pat wrote: "Joan & Suzy - I have added you both to the list of participants for The Great Gatsby in June..."

Thank you Mary Pat!

[Susy]

Joan wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Joan wrote: "Anybody interested in doing a buddy read with me for Little Women?"

Hey Joan, I would like to read Little Women but I'm juggling too many books in June. Since..."

When/if you plan to read the other books in the series, I'll be happy to join!

[D.L.]

I want to apologize PROFUSELY for abandoning all my buddies the past few months. Life got too crazy and reading was not an option before this week. However, its settled down now so I can read a bit more. Sorry again!

[D.L.]

Joan wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Joan wrote: "Anybody interested in doing a buddy read with me for Little Women?"

Hey Joan, I would like to read Little Women but I'm juggling too many books in June. Since..."

I would like to get back into reading the classics and Little Women is one I'd love to try. Please include me if/when you do it and I definitely won't miss the discussion this time. Thank you!

[D.L.]

Mary Pat wrote: "The Summer I Turned Pretty placed second for the June group read. If two or more people want to read it as a buddy read, let me know and I will set up a thread in June!"

I have that book on the shelf. Would anyone be willing to discuss it in July or August though, instead of June?

(Sorry for spamming the thread)

[Mary Pat]

Hi, Daph!

I have added you to the list of participants for Little Women. It is scheduled for August.

[D.L.]

Mary Pat wrote: "Hi, Daph!

I have added you to the list of participants for Little Women. It is scheduled for August."

Thank you!

[Susy]

Hi Mary Pat, Cinder is on my TBR list so I think joining the buddy read will be a great way to start the series. Will you please add me?

And is there anybody who would like to read Emma by Jane Austen with me next month?

[Mary Pat]

HI, Susy! Added you to the list for Cinder! I am looking forward to that one!

[Eirelyn]

Hey, Mary Pat, will you please add me to the list for Cinder as well? :D Thanks!

[Lisa]

Too many books I want to read all happening at once :( hehe

[Joan]

Please add me to Cinder as well. It is on my list this year and I'm getting pretty good at reading more than one book at a time. I have had the copy of it for a little while! I heard it is a fun read!

[Mary Pat]

Eirelyn & Joan - I have added you both to the Cinder buddy read! FYI, we plan to read this as a series so we will be reading Scarlet in July, Cress in August, and Winter in September!

[Joan]

I'm in for the series. It has been on my list for awhile.

[Susy]

Mary Pat wrote: "HI, Susy! Added you to the list for Cinder! I am looking forward to that one!"

Thx Mary Pat. Me too!

[Susy]

Lisa wrote: "Too many books I want to read all happening at once :( hehe"

Yep!

[Eirelyn]

Thanks, Mary Pat! I am in for the series as well. I have now added all the books to my calendar. :D

[Lindsay]

Annie and I are thinking of reading Persuasion if anyone would like to join us.

[Veronica]

Hey guys! Anyone wants to join me and good ol Stephen King? I will be reading Cujo , Firestarter , Under the Dome , Cell , Thinner and The Tommyknockers. I'm Veronica and feel free to join me for any of these (or all) books! Happy reading 2017!

[Ilona]

Lindsay wrote: "Annie and I are thinking of reading Persuasion if anyone would like to join us."

When I are you planning on reading Persuasion Lindsay? I would like to join!

[Luffy Sempai]

Veronica wrote: "Hey guys! Anyone wants to join me and good ol Stephen King? I will be reading Cujo , Firestarter , Under the Dome , Cell , [book..."

Hi Veronica! I'm interested in reading Under the Dome during June.

[D.L.]

Ilona wrote: "Lindsay wrote: "Annie and I are thinking of reading Persuasion if anyone would like to join us."

When I are you planning on reading Persuasion Lindsay? I would like to join!"

Ditto.

I LOVE this book. I would like to re-read it and discuss it too. When might you be discussing it?