Palma, Felix - The Map of Time - Informal Buddy Read; Start date November 15, 2014

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This topic is open for discussion of The Map of Time by Félix J. Palma



Book Synopsis:
Set in Victorian London with characters real and imagined, The Map of Time boasts a triple play of intertwined plots in which a skeptical H.G. Wells is called upon to investigate purported incidents of time travel and to save lives and literary classics, including Dracula and The Time Machine, from being wiped from existence.

What happens if we change history? The author explores this question in the novel, weaving an historical fantasy as imaginative as it is exciting—a story full of love and adventure that transports readers to a haunting setting in Victorian London for their own taste of time travel.

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[Ghost in the Stacks]

Awesome!
I got this book for Christmas last year, and I was hoping to get it read before Its been sitting on my shelf for a year!

When in November would you all like to start?

[Mary X]

I already own a copy so whenever is good for me.

[Logan]

I have a copy too and can start anytime.

[Mary X]

How's Nov 1st? Since it's over 600 pages I don't think I would finish it before the 8th if we start on the 1st.

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Sounds good.

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Ooh that looks good . I'm in too.

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Oh this looks very interesting. If I can read it I'll be very late though as I've already over committed for November :o

[Cynthia]

Karen wrote: "Oh this looks very interesting. If I can read it I'll be very late though as I've already over committed for November :o"

Karen, don't worry if you're running late. I have 4 November BRs picked out, so I'll be dropping in late also.

There are 4 copies of this book in my library system, but of course none of them are local. I haven't physically been to the libary in years, even though I've always got e-books checked out.

I'll drop by my local branch this week and see if they can have a copy sent over. If not, I guess I'm driving 20 miles for a book. (I should make a list. Oh, wait..I've got a library spreadsheet).

If I have to drive to Abita for it, I'll definitely be starting late.

[Mary X]

I don't even really know how a buddy read works. What's the etiquette for spoilers when discussing the book?

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Well, I think it is up to us. We can read a certain # of pages a night, read certain chapter, or just go commando.

Spoiler should just have the spoiler html code, so to hide in case someone hasn't gotten that far.

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Should we start maybe the 15th?

[Cynthia]

The 15th is perfect for me. I'm out of wifi range Thanksgiving week, and I'd hate to miss the discussion.

I requested the book today and should be able to pick it up Friday. I think the return date will be around the 21st, so it's a great time frame.

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

I'm just waiting for my copy in the post and then I'll be starting. As it's 600 pages I want to get a start on it, probably around the 1st. I'll definitely use spoiler tags though.

[Mary X]

I had planned to start on the 1st.

[Logan]

I probably won't be able to start right on the 1st, but maybe a few days later. Or the 15th is fine with me.

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

You and I can chat, Mary before the others join us?

[Felecia]

I love this book! I got it a few years back. Wouldn't mind rereading it again

[Mary X]

I can wait a few days to start if needed.

[Chris]

I'd like to join, too!

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

There is some confusion with the start date of this. The header says it starts on the 15th, but the list over in the request thread says it starts on the 1st. The discussion within here seems confusing, too. Some are starting on the first, some on the 15th. I'm just trying to figure out which date to let my team know about. Thanks!

[Ghost in the Stacks]

At the top of our thread, the mods have it as the 15th.
So I would go with that date.

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Sorry if I caused any confusion. I just meant because at 600 pages it is a slightly longer book I would start it earlier. I won't comment till the 15th if it makes it easier.

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Happy to change it to what ever you guys would prefer. I think we had it as the 15th as that was the last discussion, but if you'd like the 1st, I'll just change the header :)

[Kelly]

Looks like an interesting book.

[Chris]

I'm happy with the 15th.

[Mary X]

I can wait until the 15th too.

[Cynthia]

The 15th is fine. I just got back from the library with my copy, but I've got it until the 21st so I'm good.

[RachelvlehcaR]

I liked to join. :)

[Zara's Retreat]

i'm in please

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

I'll join in the buddy read :)

[Mary X]

Just bumping this up? Everyone still good to start on or around the 15th?

[Kelly]

Should be good here. Finishing up Whiskey Beach first. Only one giant hard back book at a time :)

[Logan]

I'll be out of town but will catch up on the 17th.

[Cynthia]

Yes, I have my copy. It's not due back until 12/3 so I'm good.

[Zara's Retreat]

I have my copy so I'm good to go assuming I get some other books read between now and then.

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

I'll be joining in about 2 days..

Gotta say, I love the cover illustration on the paperback I've got.

[[deleted user]]

I have the red cover with the white silhouettes.

[Mary X]

I have the audio download but my favorite cover is the 1st listed up top.

I am going to try and finish up the Johnny Cash bio I am listening to tonight and start this tomorrow.

[Cynthia]

I'm going to finish Prince of Thorns today hopefully, and get started on this one tonight.

[[deleted user]]

Started this today. I've only read the first 2 chapters but am enjoying it so far.

[Mary X]

I actually listened to about 3 hrs of this while doing housework and running errands. Not sure what chapter I'm on so I'll wait to comment until I can check that.

[Ghost in the Stacks]

Sorry everyone, I am just trying to finish another Buddy Read real quick before I start this one.
I have been waiting to start, but I have had a crazy week last week, and didn't get to finish everything I started!

[Chris]

I listened to the first few chapters, too. I enjoyed them. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was an interesting story. (view spoiler)[I wasn't expecting a Jack the Ripper tale. It was interesting though. (hide spoiler)]

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

CHAPTERS 1 - VII

I've started too... I loved the introduction to Part 1 but the opening chapters weren't what I was expecting either. Although anything set in that era of Victorian England with its dark alleys and gothic undertones is my thing.

I like the writing and the way the author captures the feeling of the time. I think I'm going to like this...

[Mary X]

I love that setting too and anything (view spoiler)[Jack The Ripper related. (hide spoiler)].

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Read a bit more - up to Chapter XIII.

The books taken a bit of a tangent but no doubt all the associated bits will come together to complete the tale.

I can see (view spoiler)[ that I'm going to have to google to see if the author's interpretation of H G Wells is accurate or fanciful and if H G really met Joseph Merrick IRL.. (hide spoiler)]

This not my usual reading matter.. but I'm finding it refreshingly different.

[Mary X]

I'm on Chapter 6. (view spoiler)[seems a little far fetched that he would fall in love with a prostitute after seeing a painting of her and then still be suicidal over her death 8 years later. But then this is a fantasy novel. I wasn't expecting the sex part. I mean they weren't like sex scenes in a romance novel. But it's been my experience that sex is only hinted at or not mentioned at all in these fantasy type books especially when written by men. But then I haven't read that many. (hide spoiler)]