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Buddy Read Requests 2023
Does anyone want to buddy read the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo?
Very good, ladies. If you make a thread soon I'll add it to our newsletter and maybe other people will join in. If you need help setting it up just let me know.
Is anyone interested in reading Bleak House by Charles Dickens?It’s a big ‘un, 990 pages in my edition, so I would love some buddies to help me on the path.
Hey Lana! I would like to read Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo with you :)
Hey Lana and Surabhi. I will join you guys in reading the book too 😊
Lana BR wrote: "Does anyone want to buddy read the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo?"Hey Lana!
can we begin reading this book from the 5th of January? Confirming so that a thread can be created..
Hi! Would anyone like to read any of these books:Six of crows, A Darker Shade of Magic, Cinder, Priory of the Orange Tree, Jade City, or A Winter's Promise? :)
Hey Tassi I would like to read Priory of Orange Tree.
Nishita wrote: "Hey Tassi I would like to read Priory of Orange Tree."Awesome! What date would be good for you?
Is anything interested in reading Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow?
Lisa wrote: "Is anything interested in reading Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow?"I have it in my to be read, so I would like to read it sometime.
I just picked up Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow from the library. I’d be down to join in. It’s in my next 5 to be read. So I can bump it up if need be.
I just started reading it so let's make a thread for it?
Yes that's fine, I'll make sure I get the book
I’m down. I’ll start it tonight after work. What’s your average pace for reading? I don’t want to get too far ahead or fall to behind.
Most of the time I read one or two chapters a day😅
@anne, I’d be interested in reading Bleak House with you! I read some Charles Dickons when I was younger but haven’t read that one.
Hi everyone! Feel free to start a thread for your book discussions for any books you agree to. Let me know if you need any help.
Jess wrote: "@anne, I’d be interested in reading Bleak House with you! I read some Charles Dickons when I was younger but haven’t read that one."Hi Jess. Thank you for responding. I had just been hearing crickets for several days. I was getting a bit discouraged, then along you come! Are you really up for such a monstrous tome? I am excited!
I am a retired veterinarian, so I have plenty of time for reading. I am surrounded by 2 dogs and 2 cats when I read but no baby bookworms. I read an article somewhere about someone waiting to read BH until they were retired. Since I am retired I thought I should give it a go. I have it sitting on the shelf ( because I am a compulsive book buyer and hoarder). When would you like to start? I am open, since I am a “lady of leisure”.
Just let me know.
I put a hold on for it at the library last night. My daughter works there so hopefully I’ll it my hands on Monday! We could start then. I read a lot of fantasy so 900+ pages doesn’t scare me 😂
Great! I am close to finishing my present book so that will work just fine.Do you know how to “start a thread”, because I have no idea.?
I think I just did it? I haven’t started one before so could’ve done it wrong 😂
I’d be down to join a bleak house read as well.
Great Christopher! I added a thread for it. We’re going to start on Monday ☺️
Is the thread separate, and where would I find it?
It’s under the buddy reads 2023 folder. At least it is if I did it right lol
Sorry I said folder but meant discussion.
Hi all - I saw that there was some interest in a buddy read of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, so I created a thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... I wanted to be able to add it to the newsletter in case other people want to join.
I'm in the mood for something fun and plan to read at least two of the following this month:
Knitted and Knifed
A Hot Flash of Homicide unfortunatelly Amazon changed the cover - I really liked this one and the new is so generic blah (I'll add the ACE to GR, though not before I plan to start reading it)
Spy Candy
On the Run
Head in the Sand ... and other unpopular positions - non-fictionAnyone interested in joining for one of these?
BTW: All are part of KU (got a great deal for the first three months this year and want use it to check out as many new-to-me authors as possible)
Agnieszka wrote: "...
unfortunatelly Amazon changed the cover - I really liked this one and the new is so generic blah (I'll add the ACE to GR, though not before I plan to start reading it)..."I just had to check out the new book cover and completely agree! I would have completely dismissed this one based on the new cover had I just come across it on Amazon. Wouldn't have even read the synopsis.
@Kristi I don’t really understand the mechanics of how this works but am intrigued to do a Buddy Read. I frequently choose to vote for a non-winning title, in this case Beasts of a Little Land. I would love to read/listen to it for February 1-28 and have a thread to discuss it with others. Are there Buddies out there who will love this book as much as I think I might. Let’s get together and read/listen to Beasts of a Little Land.
I am really trying to expand my book club and Goodreads participation in 2023. I often choose books that are less popular because I have eclectic tastes and varied interests. I loved Island of the Sea Women and I’m hoping Beasts of a Little land has some of the same magic. I also loved The Calligrapher’s Daughter and The Kinship of Secrets so I’ve picked up books about Korea as a minor interest of mine. I return to school on January 17th but hope to continue on my recreational reading pace. I love this idea of a Buddy Read for titles that are not in the running for BotM.
Hi Randy! You've got the right idea. If there is a book you'd like to read and discuss with a buddy, you just post it here as you did above. Then, if someone else wants to read it too they will comment and you can both start a thread to discuss it in and choose a date to start.
I don’t know how to start a thread. I’m promoting my desire in 2 book groups on facebook trying to generate interest. Will you please help me by starting a thread for me?
Randy wrote: "I don’t know how to start a thread. I’m promoting my desire in 2 book groups on facebook trying to generate interest. Will you please help me by starting a thread for me?"In case you want to try doing it yourself:
As far as I'm aware this only works in the Browser version (not the app), either on your desktop PC/Mac or mobile device in the internet browser.
Go to the link at the top of the page (second line) saying: Buddy Reads 2023 (if you want keep this page open to follow the instruction, right-click on it and select open in a new tab or open in a new window if you use a desktop computer, or hold on the link until you get a drop-down menu with these options on your mobile device)
Click in the new page that opens on the tiny link left of the group picture saying: new topic.
New thread page opens:
1) In the line below 'Topic' add Book title & Author name (Beasts of a Little Land by Juhea Kim)
2) In the field next to 'This book is about' add Book title and select your book (in this case appears only one)
3) Please don't change the next menu, or if you do it by accident just change it back to 'Buddy Reads 2023'
4) In the 'Comment' field add some information, at least when you want to start, book description can be helpful but is not necessary (in some mobile devices you loose data if you switch between tabs, e.g. if you want copy the blurb or look up this description as the tab is re-loaded each time, should that happen, please don't panic, you've done nothing wrong, it's just the system, keep calm and start from the beginning :-D)
5) Click on the button 'Post' and your thread will be created.
Should you ever notice it's not the way you'd like it to be or discover a typo, you can always edit it or even click on 'Edit' and delete the entire thread (at the bottom of the page) and re-start it.
Have fun!
Randy wrote: "I don’t know how to start a thread. I’m promoting my desire in 2 book groups on facebook trying to generate interest. Will you please help me by starting a thread for me?"Sure, I can help you start a thread. I can't guarantee if anyone else is interested in reading the book at this time, but I don't mind if you want to discuss it in the thread and hope for the best.
Update - thread is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Agnieszka wrote: "Randy wrote: "I don’t know how to start a thread. I’m promoting my desire in 2 book groups on facebook trying to generate interest. Will you please help me by starting a thread for me?"In case yo..."
Thank you so much for these great directions! I've been wondering how to do this for a long time!
Nanci wrote: "Thank you so much for these great directions! I've been wondering how to do this for a long time!"You're welcome!
Does anyone want to read Jane Eyre with me??
Neoma ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ wrote: "Does anyone want to read Jane Eyre with me??"Would you mind to wait a month? I have already three Group reads lined up for February and fear that will be too much right now.
Neoma ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ wrote: "Does anyone want to read Jane Eyre with me??"I'd love to join its been on my list for a while I'd be good with waiting a month
Neoma ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ wrote: "Does anyone want to read Jane Eyre with me??"Jane eyre has been on my tbr for a while now. I would love to buddy read this book!
Jennifer wrote: "Neoma ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ wrote: "Does anyone want to read Jane Eyre with me??"Jane eyre has been on my tbr for a while now. I would love to buddy read this book!" Perfect!! Then im gonna make a folder so we can read it together :)
Agnieszka wrote: "Neoma ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ wrote: "Does anyone want to read Jane Eyre with me??"Would you mind to wait a month? I have already three Group reads lined up for February and fear that will be too much right now."
Im really sorry but I need to read it for a book report and have to have it done by the end of February
Monika wrote: "Neoma ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ wrote: "Does anyone want to read Jane Eyre with me??"I'd love to join its been on my list for a while I'd be good with waiting a month"
Hey Im gonna make the folder if you still want to read it together because i wont be able to wait till next month :)
Neoma ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ wrote: "Monika wrote: "Neoma ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ wrote: "Does anyone want to read Jane Eyre with me??"I'd love to join its been on my list for a while I'd be good with waiting a month"
Hey Im gonna make the folder if..."
That's ok I have way too many buddy reads for this month. I'm sure there will be other requests for it
Neoma ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ wrote: "Im really sorry but I need to read it for a book report and have to have it done by the end of February"No worries. It's not a high priority book for me. I'll get to it sooner or later. Wish you much fun reading it.
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This folder is for buddy reads!! The way this works is that if someone wants to read a book that is not chosen for BotM, you suggest it in this thread. Then, if other members want to read with you they can agree to a buddy read. You choose a date, start a new thread in this Buddy Reads folder for the book and discuss! Make sure you add the title of your book and a date to your thread so others that want to join the discussion know when you're reading.
Happy reading!