Buddy Reads recruitment thread

[Oleksandr]

If anyone wants to start a buddy read, announce your desire here and seek for co-readers

[Silvana]

Anyone wants to do Sisters of the Vast Black with me in mid February?

[Kalin]

I can't -- I'm behind on my January reading which means my reading schedule for Feb is already full.

[Gabi]

Sounds interesting!

[Antti]

Definitely interesting: I won't commit, but I might find the time to read this - it is under 200 pages, after all.

[Oleksandr]

Silvana wrote: "Anyone wants to do Sisters of the Vast Black with me in mid February?"

I do

[Silvana]

Great! Shall I create the thread or you want to do it, Ol?

[Oleksandr]

Silvana wrote: "Great! Shall I create the thread or you want to do it, Ol?"

You start it, I'll follow

[Kateblue]

I guess I can join-I didn't even realize, but I bought a copy in November

[Cordelia]

I'm willing. But only if my reserve from the library arrives.

[Kateblue]

We can start when you say.

[Oleksandr]

The recent British Science Fiction Association (BSFA) shortlist contains a novel by Gareth L. Powell. His series is in the short list the second year in a row therefore I guess it is worth to sample his novels. I suggest reading of his Embers of War in April (for March in this group we already have 3 monthly reads + a Nebula nominee will be added, so that month can be too busy)

[Silvana]

I'll join in April if there's a sale. Been eyeing that one for a while.

[Antti]

April sounds good.

[Kateblue]

I read Sisters of the Vast Black and now I cannot find the thread where we are supposed to talk about it. (Ireally looked, Z, really--both here and in that OTHER group. So I will just put this here.

I loved it. Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Oleksandr]

Kateblue wrote: "I read Sisters of the Vast Black and now I cannot find the thread where we are supposed to talk about it. (Ireally looked, Z, really--both here and in that OTHER group. So I will ju..."

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Cordelia]

Oleksandr wrote: "The recent British Science Fiction Association (BSFA) shortlist contains a novel by Gareth L. Powell. His series is in the short list the second year in a row therefore I guess it ..."

At present I am reading (listening to) Embers of War. I recommended that my library buy it, and they did - sent it to me. Thought I should read it now, before they take it back.

It is excellent. Very, very good. The audiobook has different actors for different characters.

[Oleksandr]

Cordelia wrote: "At present I am reading (listening to) Embers of War. ."

Thanks for the info!

[Allan]

I finished the audio of Embers of War a few days ago. I agree, it was very good, better than I expected.

[Oleksandr]

Allan wrote: "I finished the audio of Embers of War a few days ago. I agree, it was very good, better than I expected."

Great! Do you plan to continue with the next volume?

[Kateblue]

Z and I are starting a buddy read of The Number of the Beast and then The Pursuit of the Pankera: A Parallel Novel About Parallel Universes.

Don't know the schedule exactly but you all are are welcome to join. I will be starting Number of the Beast probably tomorrow evening because I have to finish one more (quick) book first.

[Kateblue]

Z, I was going to start a Buddy Read thread for NotB and PotP, but then I realized, there is not a folder for Buddy reads. I am not going to try to create a Buddy Reads folder because when I tried to make a Novellas folder I failed and it is still in the general folder.

I just don't know how to make a folder.

So if you want to, can you make a buddy reads folder and then I will make threads for the two heinlein books?

Thanks

[Cordelia]

I can join you for the "Beast". But not the other one - cant find it at the moment.

I will need a couple of days though. Am reading "Revelation Space" at present. And it is really big.

[Kristenelle]

Would anyone be interested in reading The Rage of Dragons with me in a about a month or two? I have a couple friends who are giving it rave reviews and the second in the series is coming out in November, The Fires of Vengeance.

[Oleksandr]

I plan to read The Oppenheimer Alternative in the nearest days. Is anyone willing to join?

[Kateblue]

I have a copy, (and I love Robert Sawyer) but I have several other books to read this month.

Just tell me when you are starting, and I will have to decide if I have time then. Sorry!

[George]

I am interested. I ordered a copy, but cannot start until next week. Finishing Fate of the Fallen now and then Attack Surface will follow. I can cue it up after that.

[Oleksandr]

I guess I'll start early next week

[Kateblue]

I have Mercy Blade (Jane Yellowrock #3) to start tomorrow
and then Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels #4) to start the next day.
And then I have A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking on the 28th
and then KD#4.5 Magic Dreams (Kate Daniels #4.5) on the 31st

All of these are ahead of The Oppenheimer Alternative in the "I promised someone" and also in the "I really wanna read these and they have been on my list for years" categories

If I get the first two done by the 25th or the 26th I will try to join. Putting on calendar. But have other things to do as well. Like making dinner and stuff, you know, life?

[Kristenelle]

Hey all, I'm planning to read through the Hugo and Nebula nominations for novelette and am thinking I'll read one per week. Anyone want to join me? If so I'll start a buddy read thread.

[Antti]

I'll join for the Hugo nominees, at least (I have a tradition to read all the Hugo-nominated short works).

[Oleksandr]

I will

[Gabi]

I've already read most of the Hugo's, but I will join for the rest.

[Kristenelle]

Great! I'll set up a thread!

[Rebecca]

Anyone interested in an October buddy read of The Hidden Palace?

[Kristenelle]

I would like to eventually read that one, but I haven’t read the first one yet and don’t think I’ll be able to get to it for a while.

[Rachel]

That might line up fir me - depending on library holds and the other patrons … I should check what number I am …

[Kateblue]

Yes, I have not finished The Golem and the Jinni either. No time for it until at least the middle of October. I have three books I am supposed to be reading right now. And then I always have at least 5 books to read at the beginning of a month.

Sorry

[Rebecca]

Gotcha, well maybe later in the year? I'd rather do it with y'all than alone. As always, I have plenty of books to read in the meantime!

[Oleksandr]

Rebecca wrote: "Anyone interested in an October buddy read of The Hidden Palace?"

I'm interested, in the 2nd half of October

[Rebecca]

Coming back to the Hidden Palace buddy read idea, anyone interested in giving it a go in December?

[Oleksandr]

Rebecca wrote: "Coming back to the Hidden Palace buddy read idea, anyone interested in giving it a go in December?"

Yes I do, after Dec 10th is ok?

[Rebecca]

sounds good!

[Oleksandr]

Rebecca wrote: "sounds good!"

I started the buddy thread here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Join when you want

[Allan]

I'd love to read it but I've got no time to fit it in, with specific goals to try and reach.

[Oleksandr]

Allan wrote: "I'd love to read it but I've got no time to fit it in, with specific goals to try and reach."

You may join later, the thread won't run away (or at least shouldn't)

[Rebecca]

Anyone interested in doing a buddy read of Siren Queen by Nghi Vo later this month or early April?