Buddy Read Requests

[Adrian]

Gosh Michaela, what a response. I thought it would just be the two of us, but we now potentially have 4 at least (thanks Pamela and France- Andrée.

Are we all ok for December ? If so we can ask Jean to set up a thread for us.

[Michaela]

I´m okay with it, but also flexible re other months, as I´m always busy with too many books. ;) From the holiday theme it would fit good of course.

[France-Andrée]

December would be good for the Holiday feel. Looking forward to it.

[Adrian]

Well, in that case, I think we go for December then folks.

Jean, can I ask you to set up the thread for us :-
The Christmas Egg: A Seasonal Mystery byMary Kelly

Anyone else interested in joining us, then please make yourself known, it should be a fun read.

[Marie]

After seeing your posts I put a hold on The Christmas Egg with my library so if I can get it I will try to join in.

[Michaela]

Fingers crossed then Marie! :)

[Adrian]

As Michaela says, fingers crossed and it will be great to have you joining us.

[Pamela]

Just downloaded the book from Amazon. All ready to go!

[Bionic Jean]

I can't really post this thread, as we could get a sudden influx of voters, and then it would be our group read LOL! But sure, if The Christmas Egg: A Seasonal Mystery doesn't win, a buddy read would be great!

Three days to go ...

[Adrian]

Bionic Jean wrote: "I can't really post this thread, as we could get a sudden influx of voters, and then it would be our group read LOL! But sure, if The Christmas Egg: A Seasonal Mystery doesn't win, ..."

Thanks Jean, I should have thought of that. We will remain on standby knowing one way or another we will read !!

[Bionic Jean]

Here is the thread LINK HERE.

[Michaela]

Thanks Jean! :)

[Adrian]

Bionic Jean wrote: "Here is the thread LINK HERE."

Thanks Jean :-)

[France-Andrée]

I wonder if anyone would be interested in doing a long buddy read (more than one book) of Agatha Christie. I'm a big fan of hers. If people are interested, I'm not sure what would be preferred; I have thought of a Miss Marple buddy read, but I'm very opened to suggestions.

[Emmy]

France-Andrée wrote: "I wonder if anyone would be interested in doing a long buddy read (more than one book) of Agatha Christie. I'm a big fan of hers. If people are interested, I'm not sure what would be preferred; I h..."

I'd be interested in joining. I've been reading/watching a lot of Poirot lately, so a Miss Marple read would suit me very well! :)

[Bionic Jean]

This would be great, France-Andrée! I know of two groups who are reading all the Poirot books in order. One has virtually finished, and the other is halfway through. (You probably know this, but others might not). So you could do that, or Miss Marples, or stand-alones or Tommy and Tuppence ...

One way to decide might be to look at the number of books in each series. (GR has a series page for each.) For instance, I think there are about 4 times as many Poirots as Miss Marples. Or you could make a list of some standalones in your first comment - or do them in publication order. Just let me know when you have 3 or 4 wanting to join in :)

[carolina]

I am interested! I have just finished Poirot's Christmas, so Miss Marple is a good idea to me too.

[Infosifter]

I'm new to the group, and I would be interested in this too. I've read random books from each series in no particular order, and I've always wondered how much character development in the detectives happens in the series.

[France-Andrée]

There is also a group (thanks, Brenda) who are doing a complete Agatha Christie read and they are on The Murder on the Links. I’m doing the same thing but not in a group, My next is The Mystery of the Blue Train.

I would like to start Miss Marple in January if that would be good for others.

[France-Andrée]

Welcome Kellie.

[Emmy]

January works for me! :)

[Adrian]

France-Andrée wrote: "I wonder if anyone would be interested in doing a long buddy read (more than one book) of Agatha Christie. I'm a big fan of hers. If people are interested, I'm not sure what would be preferred; I h..."

As Jean mentioned there have been other groups that have done buddy reads of Agatha books. I was part of a buddy read of Miss Marple books (4 years ago), and then have been reading the Poirot's in order for the last 3 years. That said, I'd be interested in going back to Jane Marple

[France-Andrée]

I'm going to read Agatha Christie’s Marple: The Life and Times of Miss Jane Marple (it's my Christmas gift to myself) and that should give us background. I'm glad you are onboard Adrian!

[Adrian]

France-Andrée wrote: "I'm going to read Agatha Christie’s Marple: The Life and Times of Miss Jane Marple (it's my Christmas gift to myself) and that should give us background. I'm glad you are onboard Ad..."

Ooh, I have a copy of that, that I have never read. I might try and read before our Marple extravaganza.

[France-Andrée]

When your ready to open a thread, Jean, toward the end of the month. We will start reading Miss Marple in January. Thanks.

[Carolien]

I was part of the Miss Marple buddy read in another group a few years ago, but missed a few, so would be interested in filling in the blanks in my list next year.

[Bionic Jean]

Would anyone like to do a buddy read? You just need three, and then agree a start date here, and I'll post a thread for you :)

[Jacqui]

I've been meaning to read a couple of books by Susan Hill that have been on my shelves for quite some time, and as I was recently reminded about them in another thread I wondered if anyone would like to buddy read the first in the Simon Serrailler series The Various Haunts of Men with me - and possibly The Pure in Heart too?

[Bionic Jean]

Jacqui, would you like to nominate the first one for our next group read? It would definitely fit (and is a great read!)

The nomination thread is open right now :)

[Jacqui]

Bionic Jean wrote: "Jacqui, would you like to nominate the first one for our next group read? It would definitely fit (and is a great read!)

The nomination thread is open right now :)"

Already made my nomination Jean but I guess it could wait until June's Group Read? It's not like I haven't got anything else to read in the meantime 😆

[Bionic Jean]

Ah - sorry - hadn't spotted that. I had the same problem, but would like to second that one if it came up :) I'd probably read it again on June too, unless there's a buddy read right now (sadly I don't have time at the moment).

[Julie]

Jacqui wrote: "I've been meaning to read a couple of books by Susan Hill that have been on my shelves for quite some time, and as I was recently reminded about them in another thread I wondered if ..."

Hi Jacqui,
I'm one of the silent people in this group, but I just barely finished the first of the series and have been pondering the second. The first is quite different than the typical mystery. If not elected for a group read, I'd love to participate in a discussion with you about both.

[Jacqui]

Julie wrote: "Jacqui wrote: "I've been meaning to read a couple of books by Susan Hill that have been on my shelves for quite some time, and as I was recently reminded about them in another thread..."

Julie thank you. That sounds like a great idea. Let's see what happens and I'll let you know if I read it before entering it as a June Nomination.

[J]

Anyone else into Martin Edward's Lake District series? A new one has dropped recently that I haven't started yet. I'd even be interested in re-reading any of the previous ones.

[Barbara K]

I loved the Lake District series! Didn’t know he was still writing them. I’d be up for a new book or a re-read.

[Bionic Jean]

Just let me know when you'd like a thread setting up :)

Perhaps we should have one of these as a group read some time?

[France-Andrée]

It sounds like a great series, I haven’t read any yet. Would I be lost if you started further on?

[J]

I think each could stand on it's own. You would just miss some of the personal relationships. The recent one is The Girl They All Forgot.

[Barbara K]

I’d love to read the latest, but CGC

[Barbara K]

Hm…. I guess I started responding to this and got interrupted. Let’s blame it on the puppy. ☺️ If there is enough interest I will go along, with the understanding that I might lag a bit in participation since there is no audio version and I am challenged to find time to read in print!

[Dorothy]

France-Andrée wrote: "It sounds like a great series, I haven’t read any yet. Would I be lost if you started further on?"

I had not heard of him either but I think I can get his books from the library when I know which one you are reading.

[Kavin]

I already read this book
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ4W4ZK1?...

[Bionic Jean]

Please note that this is a thread for requesting or setting up buddy reads. Thanks!