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I am interested In doing a series read of the Alex Cross series by James Patterson (at least the first 3 books) and the Gossip Girl series by Cecily von Ziegesar. I am ready to start both whenever I have a buddy or 2 lined up.Any takers??
Anyone interested in starting one of these series in March?Ringworld Series by Larry Niven
First Book: Ringworld
The Legends of the First Empire Series by Michael J. Sullivan
First Book: Age of Myth
The Stormlight Archive Series by Brandon Sanderson
First Book: The Way of Kings
I would love to do any one of them as a buddy read so let me know :)
I would be interested in reading one of these series. I haven't read anything in the First Empire Series so that would be my first choice.
I woud like to read “Taken at the flood” by Agatha Christie during January! I am reading Murder on the Orient Express during December and I loved Death on the Nile!!! ❤️
Nikki (Nyx) wrote: "Anyone interested in starting one of these series in March?Ringworld Series by Larry Niven
First Book: Ringworld
The Legends of the First Empire Series by [author:Mi..."
Age of Myth and The Way of Kings are on my TBR list. It’ll depend on which group read there’s going to be in March cause I’ll be reading two TBR-old books, 1 nonfiction/work related book and 1 group or buddy read a month. I see that Scott has a preference for the First Empire series. That would be fine for me too.
Iris wrote: "I woud like to read “Taken at the flood” by Agatha Christie during January! I am reading Murder on the Orient Express during December and I loved Death on the Nile!!! ❤️"I JUST read that one! Hope you enjoy it!!
Danielle and I will doing a buddy read of A Man Called Ove starting this Friday. I noticed that the 2017 thread is closed so...can I request one here even though this is for December?
Nikki, Scott & Susy - Legends of the Empire series is also on my list so let's do it! We will start in January with Age of Myth! There are six books in the series so we will run through June on this Buddy Read.
D.G. wrote: "Danielle and I will doing a buddy read of A Man Called Ove starting this Friday. I noticed that the 2017 thread is closed so...can I request one here even though this is for December?"Of course you can! I just set up a thread in the December 2017 Buddy Reads folder. (If I can get through some other things on my list I might even join you!)
Mary Pat wrote: "Nikki, Scott & Susy - Legends of the Empire series is also on my list so let's do it! We will start in January with Age of Myth! There are six books in the series so we will run through June on thi..."Is January ok too Nikki? I saw you requested to start in March. That would be ok too for me. How about you Scott and Mary Pat?
Oops! I missed the March start date! March is fine with me too if that's when everyone would prefer to start the series.
Ilona wrote: "Would anyone like to buddy read the His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman next year?"If after the Legends of the Empire series, then yes :)
I am not in a hurry, so anytime is good. Looks like the Legends of Empires series has 6 books. Can we plan His Dark Materials for July/August/September or later?
Ilona wrote: "I am not in a hurry, so anytime is good. Looks like the Legends of Empires series has 6 books. Can we plan His Dark Materials for July/August/September or later?"Legends of Empires will start in March, through August, so september, october, november?
I would prefer March just because I already committed to a couple buddy reads in January and February in other groups and I don’t want to over commit but February would be fine too if everyone wants to start a little sooner. One of the 2 I already have planned on February is really really short so starting the series shouldn’t be a big deal.
Nikki (Nyx) wrote: "I would prefer March just because I already committed to a couple buddy reads in January and February in other groups and I don’t want to over commit but February would be fine too if everyone want..."I actually would prefer March too. I'd forgotten about two extra reads that I planned for February....
Susy wrote: "Ilona wrote: "I am not in a hurry, so anytime is good. Looks like the Legends of Empires series has 6 books. Can we plan His Dark Materials for July/August/September or later?"Legends of Empires ..."
Susy wrote: "Ilona wrote: "I am not in a hurry, so anytime is good. Looks like the Legends of Empires series has 6 books. Can we plan His Dark Materials for July/August/September or later?"
Legends of Empires ..."
All 6 books are not released yet, I just looked it up and the third will actually come out April 18th so if this is done as a buddy read it will actually time out to read it right when it comes out :)
Ilona wrote: "Would anyone like to buddy read the His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman next year?"love to do this as I only got the book of dust at the moment love to find these other books as I don't know if I should be reading this first ?
Nikki (Nyx) wrote: "Susy wrote: "Ilona wrote: "I am not in a hurry, so anytime is good. Looks like the Legends of Empires series has 6 books. Can we plan His Dark Materials for July/August/September or later?"Legend..."
Oh, you're right! The last one won't come out until 2019. I think I will wait then cause I have a very, very bad memory which means I will have to reread the earlier books when I get to the last one.... I'd rather read the series in one go.
Jonathan wrote: "love to do this as I only got the book of dust at the moment love to find these other books as I don't know if I should be reading this first ?"I am nit sure, but I would guess that it's best to read His Dark Materials first.
Susy wrote: "Oh, you're right! The last one won't come out until 2019. I think I will wait then cause I have a very, very bad memory which means I will have to reread the earlier books when I get to the last one.... I'd rather read the series in one go."
So, does that mean you have time in March/April/May? ^^ September/October/November is also completely fine with me.
I have the His Dark Materials series on my shelf and was actually planning to read at least the first one next year. So when is the buddy read officially for the series & may I join in?
I would be interested in His Dark Materials starting in January?
After reading and enjoying 2 Agatha Christie novels this year, I'd like to read more next year. Starting with
Is anyone interested in discussing it in 2018 sometime?
Daph wrote: "After reading and enjoying 2 Agatha Christie novels this year, I'd like to read more next year. Starting with Is anyone interested in discussing i..."
I'm reading Endless Night in March if you're interested.
Daph wrote: "After reading and enjoying 2 Agatha Christie novels this year, I'd like to read more next year. Starting with Is anyone interested in discussing i..."
I'm in for more Agatha Christie as well!
Susy wrote: "Daph wrote: "After reading and enjoying 2 Agatha Christie novels this year, I'd like to read more next year. Starting with Is anyone interested in..."
I'm game! I'll put it in my schedule :) TY for letting me know.
Hey Daph L....I’m down for sense and sensibility 😊
Janine wrote: "Hey Daph L....I’m down for sense and sensibility 😊"Yay! When is a good month for you?? :)
Daph wrote: "Janine wrote: "Hey Daph L....I’m down for sense and sensibility 😊"Yay! When is a good month for you?? :)"
I would love to join you, but I have so many reads going already... I could try and squeeze it in in January (having a week of so just maybe...). Otherwise the next "spot open" will be in September...
Susy wrote: "Daph wrote: "Janine wrote: "Hey Daph L....I’m down for sense and sensibility 😊"Yay! When is a good month for you?? :)"
I would love to join you, but I have so many reads going already... I could..."
I could work with January. How about you, Janine? Would that work?
I know a few of us who read the Dark Tower books last year had talked about reading 'Salem's Lot in January. Is anyone else still interested in that?
Daph wrote: "Susy wrote: "Daph wrote: "Janine wrote: "Hey Daph L....I’m down for sense and sensibility 😊"Yay! When is a good month for you?? :)"
I would love to join you, but I have so many reads going alrea..."
That's cool with me!
Susy wrote: "Oh, you're right! The last one won't come out until 2019. I think I will wait then cause I have a very, very bad memory which means I will have to reread the earlier books when I get to the last one.... I'd rather read the series in one go. "
Would you be interested in either of the other two series (Ringworld Series or The Stormlight Archive Series) I know ring world series is finished but Stormlight is not.
Scott and Mary Pat, are yall still interested in the Legends of the First empire series and if so would March be a good start month so March/April/May/June
or would April be a better start date making it April/May/June/July?
Daph wrote: "I have the His Dark Materials series on my shelf and was actually planning to read at least the first one next year. So when is the buddy read officially for the series & may I join in?"I think it's going to be March, April, May?
Daph wrote: "Susy wrote: "Daph wrote: "After reading and enjoying 2 Agatha Christie novels this year, I'd like to read more next year. Starting with Is anyone ..."
I'm in for more Agatha Christie was about to read
but could delay until early next year
Susy wrote: "Daph wrote: "I have the His Dark Materials series on my shelf and was actually planning to read at least the first one next year. So when is the buddy read officially for the series & may I join in..."Thanks!
Would anyone be up for a buddy read for Mansfield Park by Jane Austen? I could use some motivation to read that one.
Ilona wrote: "Would anyone be up for a buddy read for Mansfield Park by Jane Austen? I could use some motivation to read that one."That is one that I need to read. I'm in. Just let me know which month.
I'd also like to join in on the His Dark Materials series. I didn't know what it was and I was always curious about those books. It will also work for my reading challenge for author with the same first and last initials! Sign me up.
Joan wrote: "Ilona wrote: "Would anyone be up for a buddy read for Mansfield Park by Jane Austen? I could use some motivation to read that one."That is one that I need to read. I'm ..."
How about February? Otherwise June, after His Dark Materials?
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Buddy Reads are a great way for members to share their thoughts and ideas about the books they read! Here is how they work!
*Nominate a single book for a buddy read by posting the title and the month you want to read it in this introduction thread.
*Nominate a book series for a buddy read by posting the title of the series, the title of the first book in the series and the month you want to start the series in this introduction thread.
*When you see a book nominated that you want to read, post your interest and the title in this introduction thread.
*As long as two or more people are interested in reading the same book in the same month, I will create a thread for discussion. Any one can participate in a buddy read – even if I have not added you to the list of participants yet!
*Book series will start with the first book in the first month, the second book the next month, etc.
*Most buddy reads are scheduled for a month, however, long books can be scheduled for two or three months and even longer for really long books. Book series with longer books can also be scheduled for longer periods of time.
*Each Buddy Reads thread will include a list of participants, the number of pages, and the timeframe. It will also include a reminder about spoilers and a link to this thread for more information.
*Everyone reads at their own pace during a Buddy Read. Because participants can be at different parts of the book at different times, it is extremely important to mark spoilers!!!
* MARK SPOILERS so that the book is not ruined for someone who is not as far along as others. Mark spoilers by placing {spoiler} before the text and {/spoiler} after the text but use the < and > instead of the { and }.
And that is how Buddy Reads work! Please let me know if you have any questions.