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2020 January-June Buddy Read Sign-Up Thread
If there are any where it was just me and one other reader, I can check in with her. If more than that, you can take my name off. What is best way for me to see who is where? Thanks!
Yasmeen wrote: "I would like to read Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption with someone in July. I am open to other months. It is a standalone book."I'd love to read "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" in July Yasmeen!
Announcement from ModsJULY BUDDY READS will be posted in a few days! Please check the spreadsheet to double check the reads you are signed up for and let the mods know in this thread if you need to drop out or would like to join!
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption is confirmed for July with Yasmeen and SquidgetShareen, check the spreadsheet link I posted above to see all of your buddy reads. Most importantly, you are signed up for 3 buddy reads with just 1 other person in July.
A Woman is No Man with Helene
Counting Darkness and The Ocean at the End of the Lane with Ruthie.
Please let us know if these need to be cancelled if no one else wants to read them next month.
Thank you!
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Can you add me to The Song of Achilles for July and Throne of Glass for August?
SarahKat wrote: "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption is confirmed for July with Yasmeen and SquidgetShareen, check the spreadsheet link I posted above to see all of your buddy reads. Mos..."
ON IT, thank you!
SarahKat wrote: "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption is confirmed for July with Yasmeen and SquidgetShareen, check the spreadsheet link I posted above to see all of your buddy reads. Mos..."
Okay, I went through the list, and can still commit to A Woman is No Man. I am exchanging with Ruthie about our other two, thanks so much for making it easy on me!
Maria you are added to both of those. Let us know if you are interested in continuing with the Throne of Glass series as well.Song of Achilles confirmed for July!
Shareen and Ruthie just let us know if those 2 need moved to another month, preferably before June 25th, when we start creating the July threads.
Thank you!
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SarahKat wrote: "Maria you are added to both of those. Let us know if you are interested in continuing with the Throne of Glass series as well.Song of Achilles confirmed for July!
Shareen and Ruthie just let us ..."
Thanks so much, I messaged her, and can go either way with them. I also messaged Helene that I AM good for A Woman is No Man, if she still is...
Could you add me to the Mortal Instruments series for the coming months.
Shareen wrote: "Thanks so much, I messaged her, and can go either way with them. I also messaged Helene that I AM good for A Woman is No Man, if she still is..."Please let us know once you get a confirmation from Ruthie; we'll keep an eye out for your comment.
Dikshita wrote: "Could you add me to the Mortal Instruments series for the coming months."Please confirm if you're interested in joining all 6 books of the Mortal Instruments series.
Thank you, sorry that I did not think to bring it up sooner!
Squidget wrote: "Yasmeen wrote: "I would like to read Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption with someone in July. I am open to other months. It is a standalone book."I'd love to read "Just..."
I would love read Just Mercy in July but am not sure about my time restraints. Do I have to sign up or can I just join in if I make it?
Trisha wrote: "Dikshita wrote: "Could you add me to the Mortal Instruments series for the coming months."Please confirm if you're interested in joining all 6 books of the Mortal Instruments series."
Yes. I would love that
Helene and I are now double confirmed for A Woman is No Man! Thank you, will let you know about my two Ruthie Reads ASAP.
Dikshita, you are added to all 6 Mortal Instruments books.Esther, I will add your name as a question, but yes you can just join in the discussion if you get there on time.
Thanks for the confirmation Shareen!
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Shareen wrote: "Helene and I are now double confirmed for A Woman is No Man! Thank you, will let you know about my two Ruthie Reads ASAP."I'd also be interested in A Woman is No Man ! (Laura)
Just seen that Americanah has been suggested by Irma for July, I'd also be interested in joining this discussion too if she's still willing!
Laura, you've been added to those reads :)Updated through here
I still plan to read courting darkness in July because I have someone else I’m reading it with too. Shareen we can move the ocean at the end of the lane if you want to any other month
Okay, I have confirmed with Ruthie that I will stay in Courting Darkness for July. Please move us to September for The Ocean at the End of the Lane, which I also confirmed in a message to her. Thanks so much, and sorry again for the extra work on this, yikes.
Laura wrote: "Shareen wrote: "Helene and I are now double confirmed for A Woman is No Man! Thank you, will let you know about my two Ruthie Reads ASAP."I'd also be interested in A Woman is No Man ! (Laura)"
I have Americanah it will be my next read
Is it too late to suggest a book for July?
Sandra wrote: "Is it too late to suggest a book for July?"I think the cutoff is the 25th??
Shareen and Ruthie, Ocean at the End of the Lane is moved to September.Anisa, I've added you to the Americanah buddy read for July.
Sandra, you can still suggest a book for July, but the cutoff for both suggestions and confirmations is the 25th. So if you suggest it today, people have 2 days to confirm they'll read it.
Also, I will join you for The Death of Mrs. Westaway in August if you still want to read that then Sandra!
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I want to read Queenie with Trisha for July what do I need to do? This would be my first buddy read.
SarahKat wrote: "Shareen and Ruthie, Ocean at the End of the Lane is moved to September.Anisa, I've added you to the Americanah buddy read for July.
Sandra, you can still suggest a book for July, but the cutoff ..."
THANK YOU!
Nicola wrote: "I want to read Queenie with Trisha for July what do I need to do? This would be my first buddy read."That's all you need to do Nicola. Let us know in this thread. I've added you to the list. When the discussion posts are up around the 25th, just join the discussion for Queenie :)
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SarahKat wrote: "Shareen and Ruthie, Ocean at the End of the Lane is moved to September.Anisa, I've added you to the Americanah buddy read for July.
Sandra, you can still suggest a book for July, but the cutoff ..."
I will join you guys too for the Death of Mrs. Westaway
Dikshita wrote: "I will join you guys too for the Death of Mrs. Westaway..."The Death of Mrs. Westaway has been confirmed for August.
I'll join the entire Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series. Also, withdrawing my (unconfirmed) nomination for City Of Girls.Updated.
Hi! I’m new so I’m not too sure how everything works but i’m up for buddy reading the ocean at the end of the lane and miss peregrines home for peculiar children (the 1st one) - hopefully in July!
Shareen wrote: "SarahKat wrote: "Shareen and Ruthie, Ocean at the End of the Lane is moved to September.Anisa, I've added you to the Americanah buddy read for July.
Sandra, you can still suggest a book for July..."
Nicola wrote: "I want to read Queenie with Trisha for July what do I need to do? This would be my first buddy read."
D.L. wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Is it too late to suggest a book for July?"
I think the cutoff is the 25th??"
Thank you.. I'm new to this group so it will be my first although need to read the initiaition email about what i need to do once i've read the book :-) excited :-)
Lauren wrote: "Hi! I’m new so I’m not too sure how everything works but i’m up for buddy reading the ocean at the end of the lane and miss peregrines home for peculiar children (the 1st one) - hopefully in July!"Hi Lauren, welcome to Buddy Reads! The Ocean at the End of the Lane is being read in September; are you interested in joining us for the same? Also, we are already midway in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series, having read the first two books in May and June respectively. You can read the first one on your own and join the discussion of the second book here. The third book will be buddy read next month, the thread for which is yet to be posted. If you're interested in joining us for the remaining series, please let us know so that we can confirm your participation. 😊
Anisa wrote: "Shareen wrote: "SarahKat wrote: "Shareen and Ruthie, Ocean at the End of the Lane is moved to September.Anisa, I've added you to the Americanah buddy read for July.
Sandra, you can still suggest..."
Hi Anisa, welcome to Buddy Reads! The threads for the July buddy reads will be posted in a few days, and the links will be shared right here. Once that is done, you can visit the buddy read thread of your choice and discuss the book with the other readers as you progress through the book. Please read the first post of this thread to have a better idea of how Buddy Reads work. And if you have any questions, feel free to shoot those at us! 😊
Would anyone like to join a buddy read of The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley? In maybe September but I am flexible
Rachael wrote: "Would anyone like to join a buddy read of The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley? In maybe September but I am flexible"Added to suggestions!
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Rachael wrote: "Would anyone like to join a buddy read of The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley? In maybe September but I am flexible"I am ready to read in September
Hello there!I wish to join the following Buddy Read:
Title: The Memory Police
Month: August
I had planned to read this book in July, then noticed the August Buddy Read! Yay!
And thank you!
The Hunting Party confirmed for Septemberoshizu, you are added to The Memory Police
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Rachael wrote: "Would anyone like to join a buddy read of The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley? In maybe September but I am flexible"yep i could do hunting party in septemberish..
Shareen wrote: "SarahKat wrote: "Shareen and Ruthie, Ocean at the End of the Lane is moved to September.Anisa, I've added you to the Americanah buddy read for July.
Thank you very much
I'll be reading half of a yellow sun as well in July if anyone would like to buddy in on that? :-) the cut off for suggestions is 25th right?
Sandra, you can still suggest a book for July..."
Nicola wrote: "I want to read Queenie with Trisha for July what do I need to do? This would be my first buddy read."
Anisa you are added to The Hunting Party.And I've added Half of a Yellow Sun to the July suggestions.
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Hi Trisha, thank you. I’m not sure how I directly reply to your comment on the app! I’ve had a look at the spreadsheet and was wondering if I could please be added to:
• Lock every door - Riley Sager - July
• Ninth house - Leigh Bardugo - August
• The ocean at the end of the lane - Neil Gaiman - September
(Hopefully i’ve got the months right)
I am happy to read The Bear and the Nightingale and The Priory of the Orange Tree as suggested by Irma in July. Sorry for the late notice, just joined the group!
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Hey Shareen, just a quick check! Since you are behind on your schedule, can you check your planned reads in the spreadsheet for the month of July, and confirm if you're still willing to participate? You can always check with the other buddy readers here, and request for the books to be moved further in the year. I'll be happy to help! :)