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Lucy Powrie (lucythereader) | 26 comments Mod
Introducing ... the #MiddlemarchChallenge!! 🎉⁣

As part of the #ClassicsCommunity, I’m inviting all of you to join me in reading George Eliot’s Middlemarch in April!

I’ve made no secret in the past that Middlemarch has always been a book that has intimidated me — due to its size and the fact that it’s sometimes touted as the best book in the English language. That’s a lot of hype to live up to!⁣

But as there are lots of us who are spending more time at home, and with an increased need for social interaction, I thought I’d create a readalong that we can all be a part of. Depending on your copy (and judging by mine), you’ll only have to read approximately 30 pages per day to finish by the end of the month. Which I think makes it very manageable!⁣

⭐️ You can read it in whatever form you wish - as a physical book, an eBook, audiobook, or other! ⁣
⭐️ You can read it in its original English or as a translation⁣
⭐️ Share your thoughts using #MiddlemarchChallenge and #ClassicsCommunity on Instagram and Twitter⁣
⭐️ Join in with the discussions here on our Goodreads page!
⭐️ More to be revealed soon! ⁣

I’m really looking forward to diving into Middlemarch - and I hope you’ll join me! 💕⁣


message 2: by Amanda (new)

Amanda (amanda5436) | 1 comments I'm excited for this!


message 3: by Rachel (new)

Rachel Elizabeth | 21 comments I’m all in


message 4: by Cynthia (new)

Cynthia | 2 comments I'm in!! I'm also pretty intimidated by this book. The first time I read it was on audio and didn't like it much, so I'm giving it another chance.


message 5: by Tina (new)

Tina (tinabeshers) You’ve definitely inspired me to give it a go. I just went and picked up my paperback copy today. (My local Barnes and Noble is taking orders online and delivering your order curbside). I have to admit, I know absolutely nothing about this book. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not. Sometimes I like to jump into a book blind, but I think I’ll enjoy this more if I do a little bit of prep work ahead of time :-)


message 6: by Chris (new)

Chris Bordeleau | 8 comments I would be happy to join! I loved Silas Marner, so I'm excited to experience Middlemarch.


message 7: by LauraBytheBook (new)

LauraBytheBook | 1 comments I’ve been waiting for an “excuse” to read this book and now I have it! I’m in!


message 8: by Joan (new)

Joan Fishburn (jmfishburn) | 2 comments I'm in, too! It's been on my shelf for ages and this is just the incentive I need to finally dive in!


message 9: by Angela (new)

Angela | 19 comments Would love to join in!


message 10: by Erina (new)

Erina (erinaluvz2read) I'm in;)


message 11: by Belu (new)

Belu I'm in too!


message 12: by Julie (new)

Julie | 6 comments I'm in!


message 13: by Kaitlyn (new)

Kaitlyn are we going to have a reading schedule?


message 14: by madeline (new)

madeline (_morourke) | 1 comments I’m in!!!


message 15: by Janice (new)

Janice | 193 comments I'm in too, but I don't think I'll have it read before the end of April.


message 16: by Suman (new)

Suman | 5 comments In !


message 17: by Janice (new)

Janice | 193 comments I realize this question doesn't belong here but will there be a book challenge for May? I find it has me read books I probably wouldn't have chosen to read such as Middlemarch. I really like participating in a challenge even if I won't have the book read in time such as Middlemarch for April. I definitely won't have it read by the end of April, but I am still enjoying the book.


message 18: by Angela (new)

Angela | 19 comments Finished Middlemarch this evening. Just wanted to shake Rosamond at times - the way she undermined Lydgate and their marriage was very frustrating. Found the final chapter a very satisfying glimpse into the future for the main characters.


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