Request a Buddy

[Kristie]

Oh bummer, Tasha! Did you get The Maid?

[Tasha]

I didn't request at NG but I'll see if it's still available. I did enter the GRs giveaway but that's a small chance of winning.

[Tasha]

ok, just requested The Maid so I'll let you know if I get it.

[Kristie]

Good luck!

[Tasha]

thanks!

[Tasha]

I got it, lol! I'll join you guys in that read. :)

[Kristie]

Excellent! I'm planning to read it in November. Is there a better for you during the month? I was thinking maybe around mid-month, but I'm not locked in to a time.

[Kristie]

Here are the links to all the upcoming discussions we've recently added:

November:
The Maid - date TBD

December:
Reckless Girls - Dec 1
The Last House on the Street - Dec 10

January:
Under Lock & Skeleton Key - date TBD

[Tasha]

Kristie wrote: "Excellent! I'm planning to read it in November. Is there a better for you during the month? I was thinking maybe around mid-month, but I'm not locked in to a time."

Works for me.

[Vicki Willis]

I have Somebody's Home that publishes Jan. 18.
I am thinking I want to read it in the middle of December.
Anyone else interested?
I have only read one other by this author, but I loved it and I have several others of hers on my TBR.

[Kristie]

I don't have that one, Vicki. I'll be interested to see what you think of it. I've only read one book by her and I DNF it at 47%, so I won't be requesting this one. I do have a couple of her books on my TBR if I want to try something else by her, but it probably won't be through NG. I hope someone else reads it with you though.

[Kevin]

Hi Vicki. I'm in the UK so sometimes I don't have access to the same books as you guys in the US do (and vice versa). Had a look for this one and I can't access but hopefully get a Buddy Read with you soon

[Vicki Willis]

Thanks for checking!

[Vicki Willis]

Does anyone have
Unmissing that publishes on Feb. 15? I would like to start it around January 29.

I have quite a few books on my TBR by this author, but I have never read her yet. This one seems VERY good to me though.

[Tasha]

I don't have this one.

[Kristie]

I don't have that one either. I'm like you with her books though, Vicki, I have a few on my TBR but I haven't read any yet.

[Vicki Willis]

I know some people have
The Golden Couple

It publishes on 3/8. Does anyone want to set a date in Feb for a buddy read?

[Kristie]

I can join you, Vicki. :) I can start either around the 1st or the 20th, if that works for you. I have something else going mid-month.

[Kristie]

I also have Sundial to read before March, if anyone is interested in buddy reading it.

[Tasha]

Kristie wrote: "I also have Sundial to read before March, if anyone is interested in buddy reading it."

Me!

[Kristie]

Tasha wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I also have Sundial to read before March, if anyone is interested in buddy reading it."

Me!"

Yay! When would you like to start? I can do most any time except that mid-February (12-19) time.

[Vicki Willis]

Lets do the 20th for The Golden Couple

[Kristie]

Vicki Willis wrote: "Lets do the 20th for The Golden Couple"

Perfect! :)

[Kristie]

Link for The Golden Couple is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Kristie]

Also, I changed the date for Under Lock & Skeleton Key to Feb 1 in the schedule.

[Tasha]

Kristie wrote: "Also, I changed the date for Under Lock & Skeleton Key to Feb 1 in the schedule."

Great, I'm ready to go on Feb 1.

[Tasha]

Kristie wrote: "Tasha wrote: "Kristie wrote: "I also have Sundial to read before March, if anyone is interested in buddy reading it."

Me!"

Yay! When would you like to..."

What about after The Golden Couple then?

[Tasha]

Or earlier since I see the Golden Couple is actually the 20th. Whatever works for you, lmk.

[Kristie]

Yes, I didn't realize there was another buddy read starting on the first. Would you be ready to read it next week maybe? We could start on the 24th. It's 304 pages. Would a week before your other buddy read be enough time?

[Kristie]

It publishes March 1st

[Tasha]

Yes, I can start next week. :)

[Kristie]

Excellent! Thread is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Kristie]

I just realized we have no buddy reads planned for March! I have the following books to read:

I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys - already published, but I have a copy for review. I'm reading it with another buddy on March 4th. If anyone has this one and hasn't read it yet I'd be happy to set up a thread here too. :)

The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth - I'm planning to start this one around the 12th, but that's flexible. Publishes April 5th.

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center - This one doesn't publish until July 19th, but I'm really hoping to read it the end of March. Maybe around the 25th? I could read it later if someone else has it and wants to buddy.

I also have The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn, but I'm planning to read it in April post-publication (publishes March 29th). I have a physical copy, but plan to listen to the audio. Again, if anyone wants to read it a little after publication I'd be happy to set up a buddy read thread.

[Vicki Willis]

I am in for The Younger Wife

I don't have any others that you have.


I have
Or Else
The New Neighbor
The Children on the Hill

Does anyone have these?

[Kristie]

Vicki Willis wrote: "I am in for The Younger Wife..."

Excellent! Does March 12th work for you?

I don't have any of the three you listed, but I do have Stay Awake which I think you also have. It doesn't publish until August. Would you be be interested in buddying in a couple of months?

[Vicki Willis]

That date is good Kristie!
And I am open to anytime after April for Stay Awake

[Tasha]

I don't have any of those. :)

[Kristie]

Vicki Willis wrote: "That date is goods Kristie!
And I am open to anytime after April for Stay Awake"

Excellent! I'll make a thread. :)

[Kristie]

The Younger Wife is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Kristie]

Stay Awake is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I left the date as TBD, likely some time in May. We can decide when we want to start when it gets closer.

[Kristie]

I'm so excited for the buddy reads we have coming up. I think we have some good reads planned.

Tasha! You should get one... no pressure. ;)

[Tasha]

lol, I'll check them out. :)

[Tasha]

Kristie wrote: "The Younger Wife is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

Apparently, I've already requested this one and it's still pending. lol

[Kristie]

Oh! I hope you get it. :)

[Tasha]

Me too!

[Kristie]

We have a buddy read coming up for Stay Awake and it is read now for 72 hours if anyone wants to join us!

[Elyse]

Kristie wrote: "We have a buddy read coming up for Stay Awake and it is read now for 72 hours if anyone wants to join us!"

My request is still pending. 😭

[Kristie]

Oh noooo.... I hate that you can't claim a read now if you have a request pending. That makes no sense to me.

[Tasha]

I agree. :(

[Elyse]

I know, it's so dumb! Or if you were denied and then it becomes a Read Now.