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2018 Buddy Reads - Introduction & Sign Up
Mary Pat wrote: "FYI, I still have more may buddy reads to post! I was unable to finish last night but I will get the rest of them up today!"Hi Mary Pat, do you know when the rest of the threads for the buddy reads will be set up? Thank you so much ☺️
I don't mean to be rude, but where are the other threads...? I'm really looking forward to starting Circe and feel like I'm being held back now.
Kristin wrote: "Also, is Circe going to be a May-June read? I think about half of the people preferred a May start da..."Yes, I think that would be a good idea. Some people were unable to start/finish in May.
I think Mary Pat will have to prune the May list as some of the series threads aren't getting much participation.
Savannah, Allie, I‘m about 40% through with Miss Peregrine‘s already. Would you want me to wait until the thread is up? I could skip to another read in between.
That’s up to you, Lea! I did borrow the book from my library but I probably won’t get a chance to start it until the weekend :/
I decided to start reading another book and will wait for both of you at least until the thread is up as I don’t want to have finished this book until then. :)
Cendaquenta wrote: "Still kind of a buddy reading novice here, don't know how it all works or if I'm going about it the right way...I'd like to participate in May's buddy read of Circe when that thread goes up."
I have added you to the list of participants for Circe! And here is a link to the first post in this thread (here) for more information about Buddy Reads!
Allie wrote: "Lea wrote: "Savannah wrote: "I see you have the May buddy reads up, is Miss Peregrines still happening?"I definitely have it on my tbr pile for May and think I'll start it immediately after finis..."
Yes, it is the first book in the series and you are on the list!
Savannah wrote: "Is there going to be a thread for the Miss Peregrines buddy read? I saw in the announcement for May that it wasn't listed."I am afraid I was very behind this month! The thread is now up!
Savannah wrote: "So will it just be an unofficial buddy read?! I’m cool with that as long as we can find a way to talk to each other about it still! Let me know when you want to start"It is official - I was just late to the party! Thread is up and you are on the list!
Susy wrote: "Mary Pat wrote: "FYI, I still have more may buddy reads to post! I was unable to finish last night but I will get the rest of them up today!"Hi Mary Pat, do you know when the rest of the threads ..."
They are now up!
My sincerest apologies to all for the extended delay in getting May's buddy reads up and running! A family matter arose last minute and I had to get on a plane and do a bunch of stuff and I lost track of time! May threads are now up! I have reviewed posts in all of the May threads and here. Please let me know if I missed anything! I will do my best to avoid such a delay in the future!
Thanks for putting all the Buddy Reads together Mary Pat you do a great Job!
I'm waiting for The Amber Spyglass from local library, even the audiobooks have a long waiting list at the library. Been told I should get a copy of either the book or audiobook by 11th May. So will join in with the buddy read for it as soon as I get a copy. :)
Mani wrote: "I'm waiting for The Amber Spyglass from local library, even the audiobooks have a long waiting list at the library. Been told I should get a copy of either the book or audiobook by 11th May. So wil..."Cool!
I think I’ll be finishing today, although I’m having a bit of a problem concentrating.
Mary Pat wrote: "My sincerest apologies to all for the extended delay in getting May's buddy reads up and running! A family matter arose last minute and I had to get on a plane and do a bunch of stuff and I lost tr..."Yes, I thought it might be due to some emergency. You’re always very punctual and quick to reply so something had to be up. So please don’t worry about it, I just hope you’re alright Mary Pat.
And thanks for putting up all the threads despite everything!
The second and third place books for the May 2018 group read were Wonder and Sing, Unburied, Sing 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.
Mary Pat wrote: "The second and third place books for the May 2018 group read were Wonder and Sing, Unburied, Sing respectively. Is anyone interested in reading either or both of these books as a Buddy Read? As lon..."I’d love to read Sing, Unburied, Sing but I’m not sure if I’ll make it this month. But if there are more people interested I’m willing to give it a try.
Mary Pat wrote: "My sincerest apologies to all for the extended delay in getting May's buddy reads up and running! A family matter arose last minute and I had to get on a plane and do a bunch of stuff and I lost tr..."No need to apologize, Mary Pat! Real life dealings should always be first priority, no matter what :) Thanks for the great job you do on maintaining order in all the buddy reads!
Mary Pat, no worries! You always do such an amazing job with the threads and everything. I just hope everything is okay with your family. :)
I would be interested in a buddy read for Sing, Unburied, Sing. I think I can get the book by next week.
Kristin wrote: "Great, Sheila (and maybe Susy)! I have already started as so far I think it is fascinating and very well written. It is dealing with tough stuff so I cant say that I am enjoying it, but I am happy ..."I’m next in line at both my local library and Overdrive for a copy. I look forward to starting it. It sounding interesting
Suki wrote: "I would like to join Cinder in June."awesome!
Kristin wrote: "Elsewhere, Lindsay and I discussed reading The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood in July or August. Would anyone like to join us?"I would like to reread The Edible Woman. I last read it in high school, many years ago, and I remember liking it. Either July or August works for me.
Oh good, August works for you too, Suki. I’m excited!
would anyone be interested in doing a buddy read for- the sudden appearance of hope by claire north
- white hot by sandra brown
- winger by andrew smith
- war cross by marie lu or
- the alloy of law by brandon sanderson
during june or july? these are all on my tbr and i could use some extra motivation to pick them up :)
i forgot to mention "we should all be feminists", for rest of this month or beginning of june. it's quite a short read, but would definitely be interesting to have someone to discuss it with!
White Hot by Sandra Brown was a great book. I will read it again with you if you don't mind. I promise won't give anything away. I can read it in June or July
sure, that would be great, ashley :) I don't really mind which month we pick, I'm ready to start any time!
I read The Handmaid's Tale back in the 90s and have been waiting to read some more Atwood.
The Handmaid's Tale is one of my favourite books and quite liked Alias Grace as well. If I have time I might join in for more Atwood.
I’ll join the alias grace read as well
I would love to join in for Alias Grace.
Angela wrote: "sure, that would be great, ashley :) I don't really mind which month we pick, I'm ready to start any time!"I just need to get a copy of the book. I just put on a hold on it at the Library and I should have it by the first week in June.
I've heard Circe contains some spoilers for The Song of Achilles, so am going to read that one first (in June). Anybody interested?
Susy wrote: "I've heard Circe contains some spoilers for The Song of Achilles, so am going to read that one first (in June). Anybody interested?"I want to reread Song of Achilles post-Circe anyway, so sure, I'll join. Depending on whether I can locate my copy of the book.
Cendaquenta wrote: "I want to reread Song of Achilles post-Circe anyway, so sure, I'll join. Depending on whether I can locate my copy of the book. "Cool!
Kristin wrote: "I am interested, too, Susy"👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I will!! I’ve been trying to read
for a year now and could use the motivation!!
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As long as there are 2 members who are interested in reading it, it’ll be an “official “ buddy read. Mary Pat just hasn’t put up all the threads, so we’ll just have to wait a little longer (but can already start reading of course ).