#ClassicsCommunity 2021 Reading Challenge discussion
Buddy Reads
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Organise your own buddy read!
Medhavi wrote: "KateADale wrote: "I think I will join in with reading Dracula,started it a few years ago and just never finished it. Also would anyone like to do a buddy read of either a Jane Austen book or a Bro..."
I hope to read Emma in 2020. I read Northanger Abbey in 2019, which takes a very long time to read. I have a few chapters to read. I would love to buddy read both books with you.
Epsita wrote: "Tracey the Bookworm wrote: "Adriana wrote: "Really want to read some Virginia Woolf next year and maybe some Russian Classics! I am all in for making news friends and having buddy reads!"I really..."
Would you like to read To the Lighthouse in February.
If you read Moby Dick in may, I’ll definitely try it. I have it on my shelves, but I need some motivation, it’s so huge !
anyone wants to buddy read with me Jules Verne books? I was thinking to start with Around the world in 80 days now in January and do 1 book at month ( I got 10 of his books)
Clara wrote: "JayCee wrote: "For this year, I'd really like to read these :- The Portrait of Dorian Gray, Wilde,
- A Tale of Two Cities, Dickens,
- To Kill a Mockingbird, Lee,
- The Grapes of Wrath, Steinb..."
I'd love to read Dorian Gray as well!
I want to read 12 classics these year being...-Jane Eyre
-Pride Prejudice
-The Handmaid's Tale
-1984
-And Then There Were None
-Wuthering Heights
-Lord of the Flies
-A Tale of Two Cities
-Of Mice and Men
-Great Expectations
-The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
-Dracula
But there are many more I'd love to read and could definitely find ways to swap ones out. Feel free to msg me if you want to buddy read! <3
Aelieth wrote: "anyone wants to buddy read with me Jules Verne books? I was thinking to start with Around the world in 80 days now in January and do 1 book at month ( I got 10 of his books)"I was planning to read some Jules Verne in French, but not as much as 10 books, and Around the World in 80 days is the only one I have read several times already. The ones I was planning are:
- 20 000 Leagues under the Sea
- Voyage to the Center of the Earth
- Captain Grant's Children
I could be persuaded to read others too, but those are the ones I have on my kindle at the moment
Billy wrote: "Hey,I just saw that Kate Howe is doing a read along of "Hester" by Margaret Oliphant in February and March, here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6aBi...
I would like to take t..."
I'm game
Malina wrote: "Would someone like to buddy read Lolita?"Yes! Been on my shelf for quite awhile. I would love to buddy read this one!
Has anyone arranged to read "Great Expectations"? If not, then I'd like to host a buddy read for it.
KateADale wrote: "I think I will join in with reading Dracula,started it a few years ago and just never finished it. Also would anyone like to do a buddy read of either a Jane Austen book or a Bronte sisters book"
I am interested to read something by Jane Austen or the Bronte sisters
Medhavi wrote: "KateADale wrote: "I think I will join in with reading Dracula,started it a few years ago and just never finished it. Also would anyone like to do a buddy read of either a Jane Austen book or a Bro..."
I also want to read Emma and Northanger abbey
Adriana wrote: "Really want to read some Virginia Woolf next year and maybe some Russian Classics! I am all in for making news friends and having buddy reads!"I have bought some Russian literature books from Cairo book fair and a book by Virginia Wolf and I am very interested for a buddy read for them
Marissa wrote: "KateADale wrote: "KateADale wrote: I'll be reading Emma and Northanger Abbey, if you're interested in those we could be reading buddies :)I would also love to join in a buddy read for "Emma". Any..."
Me too. Interested in reading Emma this year
anyone want to read any of these:-As I Lay Dying -William Faulkner
-North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell
-The Iliad- homer
-A Study in Starlet - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
-portrait of the artist as a young man - james joyce
I want to ( have to ) read the first three books for this year challenge. Last two I have read ....Ulysses I have to read. Iliad.. I have read 2 books ( Lattimore translation).Which book do you want to read first?
Le wrote: "anyone want to read any of these:-As I Lay Dying -William Faulkner
-North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell
-The Iliad- homer
-A Study in Starlet - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
-portrait of the artist as a ..."
I would love to do North and South!
Elizabeth wrote: "Sara wrote: "Anybody is up for a buddy read for "The tenant of Wildfell Hall"?"Me!"
Hi! Am I too late to buddy read it with you? I was planning on reading it this year but I never find the time!
Clara wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Sara wrote: "Anybody is up for a buddy read for "The tenant of Wildfell Hall"?"Me!"
Hi! Am I too late to buddy read it with you? I was planning on reading it this year but I ne..."
Hi Clara, I would love to buddy read this book as well some time this year.
Holly wrote: "Clara wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Sara wrote: "Anybody is up for a buddy read for "The tenant of Wildfell Hall"?"Me!"
Hi! Am I too late to buddy read it with you? I was planning on reading it this..."
Hi Holly! That's great! That makes 4 of us in case Elizabeth and Sara haven't read it yet and want to join us. :)
Clara wrote: "Holly wrote: "Clara wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Sara wrote: "Anybody is up for a buddy read for "The tenant of Wildfell Hall"?"Me!"
Hi! Am I too late to buddy read it with you? I was planning on r..."
I haven't read it yet and am still up for a buddy read. Have you decided when you want to start?
Would anybody be interested in buddy reading "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius? I know it's a very short book, but I think it would be the perfect book to discuss with someone.
Elizabeth wrote: "Clara wrote: "Holly wrote: "Clara wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Sara wrote: "Anybody is up for a buddy read for "The tenant of Wildfell Hall"?"Me!"
Hi! Am I too late to buddy read it with you? I was..."
I haven't decided on a date. It could be whenever you want. We can start next week, or next month, what do you think?
Elizabeth wrote: "Yeah next week works for me. Or we could shoot for the month of April?"Maybe we can wait until April and see if some other people want to join us.
Valentina wrote: "Would anybody be interested in buddy reading "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius? I know it's a very short book, but I think it would be the perfect book to discuss with someone."Hi Valentina, I would be interested in buddy reading this book with you. It looks like a real gem!
Gia wrote: "Valentina wrote: "Would anybody be interested in buddy reading "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius? I know it's a very short book, but I think it would be the perfect book to discuss with someone."H..."
I'm so happy! When would you like to start?
Valentina wrote: "Gia wrote: "Valentina wrote: "Would anybody be interested in buddy reading "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius? I know it's a very short book, but I think it would be the perfect book to discuss with ..."I need to get the book and then I could start. Sorry that I don't have it yet. I'll keep you posted.
Valentina wrote: "Gia wrote: "Valentina wrote: "Would anybody be interested in buddy reading "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius? I know it's a very short book, but I think it would be the perfect book to discuss with ..."I have my book now! So, I can start whenever you like :)
Clara wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Yeah next week works for me. Or we could shoot for the month of April?"Maybe we can wait until April and see if some other people want to join us."
I'd love to join in with reading the Tenant of Wildfell Hall.
Rachel wrote: "Would anyone be interested in buddy reading any of the following books? Wives and daughters - Elizabeth Gaskell
Moby Dick - Herman Melville (I LOVE his shorter works because he’s HILARIOUS but ..."
I've been wanting to read Wives and Daughters for a while so I would buddy read with you.
Elizabeth wrote: "Le wrote: "anyone want to read any of these:-As I Lay Dying -William Faulkner
-North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell
-The Iliad- homer
-A Study in Starlet - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
-portrait of the a..."
I would love to buddy read North and South.
Gia wrote: "Valentina wrote: "Gia wrote: "Valentina wrote: "Would anybody be interested in buddy reading "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius? I know it's a very short book, but I think it would be the perfect boo..."Then I'll create the topic and we can wait maybe a week to see if anyone else wants to join us
Tammie wrote: "Clara wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Yeah next week works for me. Or we could shoot for the month of April?"Maybe we can wait until April and see if some other people want to join us."
I'd love to jo..."
Fantastic!
Valentina wrote: "Gia wrote: "Valentina wrote: "Gia wrote: "Valentina wrote: "Would anybody be interested in buddy reading "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius? I know it's a very short book, but I think it would be the..."Sounds good, Valentina!
Epsita wrote: "Is anyone interested in buddy reading Anna karenina with me?"I'm totally down to read Anna Karenina!
Tammie wrote: "Epsita wrote: "Is anyone interested in buddy reading Anna karenina with me?"I'm totally down to read Anna Karenina!"
Great! When do you wanna start?
Epsita wrote: "Tammie wrote: "Epsita wrote: "Is anyone interested in buddy reading Anna karenina with me?"I'm totally down to read Anna Karenina!"
Great! When do you wanna start?"
Shall we start in May? I think that would give us time to figure out a reading schedule.
Tammie wrote: "Epsita wrote: "Tammie wrote: "Epsita wrote: "Is anyone interested in buddy reading Anna karenina with me?"I'm totally down to read Anna Karenina!"
Great! When do you wanna start?"
Shall we star..."
Sure! Do you want to create a topic for this?
Epsita wrote: "Tammie wrote: "Epsita wrote: "Tammie wrote: "Epsita wrote: "Is anyone interested in buddy reading Anna karenina with me?"I'm totally down to read Anna Karenina!"
Great! When do you wanna start?"..."
Yes! I'm very excited.
I will keep an eye on this Anna Karenina buddy read. I missed the previous (or current) one, and I'm thinking of joining the Middlemarch buddyread scheduled to start in July after finishing my reading of Les Miserables, which should be around 20th of May. But I'm not sure if that gives me enough time for this tome.
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I also want to reread 1984
Lemme know if anyone is game for..."
I'm game for Anna Karenina!