Last minute announcement of a readalong!

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

Well... I wasn't going to do this. Except earlier I said I was, and warned you, and I thought maybe some of you had already tracked down copies. I do want to focus on indigenous lit in November. And here I am with this book and fretting about the election and would love to sink into something to distract me. So whether I read this solo or bring you along, feel free to join me in reading Almanac of the Dead.

November 1-7 PART ONE
November 8-14 PART TWO
November 15-21 PART THREE
November 22-28 PART FOUR
November 29-December 5 PART FIVE

Once I know if anyone else is joining in, I'll schedule a readalong discussion ... or not!

[Mina]

I am do tempted to do this - Bought the Kindle version last night. Although I crashed and burned with Ducks. If I'm the only one don't let it sway you - but if there are others then I'm in.

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

Mina wrote: "I am do tempted to do this - Bought the Kindle version last night. Although I crashed and burned with Ducks. If I'm the only one don't let it sway you - but if there are others then I'm in."

I'm going to read it regardless so if you feel like jumping in on conversation, I'll post space for it here. :)

[Robin]

I've had Almanac of the Dead on my shelves for years (probably decades), yikes! You know it's been awhile when the pages start to yellow. I started reading it this morning and will definitely give this a go. :-)

[Mina]

Jenny (Reading Envy) wrote: "Mina wrote: "I am do tempted to do this - Bought the Kindle version last night. Although I crashed and burned with Ducks. If I'm the only one don't let it sway you - but if there are others then I'..."

My brain appreciates the distraction from the current news cycle and the opportunity to stretch the grey matter just a touch. Will start tonight.

[[deleted user]]

I've had it on my shelf for years and have been meaning to read it for a couple of decades. I'm already over committed for November but enjoy!

[Jeff]

I’m drowning in War and Peace right now. Next time!

[Gail]

No audio version available at my library...bummer

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

Sam wrote: "I've had it on my shelf for years and have been meaning to read it for a couple of decades. I'm already over committed for November but enjoy!"

Feel free to come back around and join discussion when you get to it. :)

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

Jeff wrote: "I’m drowning in War and Peace right now. Next time!"

I abandoned it.... again....

[Nadine in California]

Jenny (Reading Envy) wrote: "Jeff wrote: "I’m drowning in War and Peace right now. Next time!"

I abandoned it.... again...."

I DNF'ed it twice - the first time in my 20's when I was more dutiful about reading the classics. With about 100 pages left I couldn't take it any more. Why didn't he just write a nonfiction history and drop the wooden attempt at fiction? Tried it a second time a few decades later, but the added maturity made me DNF it even earlier.

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

Nadine wrote: "I DNF'ed it twice - the first time in my 20's when I was more dutiful about reading the classics. With about 100 pages left I couldn't take it any more. Why didn't he just write a nonfiction history and drop the wooden attempt at fiction? Tried it a second time a few decades later, but the added maturity made me DNF it even earlier."

I just couldn't focus on it and want to give it 100% when I do....too much looming over my head otherwise. (At least that's where I'm at today!)

[[deleted user]]

Jenny (Reading Envy) wrote: "Jeff wrote: "I’m drowning in War and Peace right now. Next time!"

I abandoned it.... again...."

I'm really enjoying it--reading W & P right now. But reading very slowly--I don't think I could have read it on a fast pace. I think I started it in March! So just 2-3 chapters a day. I will finish it this month. I get why people don't like it, but I'm enjoying the detailed window into Russian life across classes, the turbulent period of history. And there are parts where the writing just sings, is so poignant, so spot on.

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

Sam wrote: "Jenny (Reading Envy) wrote: "Jeff wrote: "I’m drowning in War and Peace right now. Next time!"

I abandoned it.... again...."

I'm really enjoying it--reading W & P right now. But reading very slow..."

Wow, must be in the air.

[Colleen]

I am going to be a little late to the party but hopefully can catch up by the end of the time allotment for Part II.

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

Colleen wrote: "I am going to be a little late to the party but hopefully can catch up by the end of the time allotment for Part II."

I am starting it this afternoon so I myself may play catch up!