2024 Buddy Reads Sign-Up Thread

[Mansi V]

Beth wrote: "Since The Housemaid is on tap for September, I'd like to suggest the rest of the series for Oct and Nov.

I read Book 1 earlier in July, so I won't join the Sept BR.

Oct: [book:The..."

I'd be happy to join depending on how I like book 1, but I'm doing the September buddy read so I won't know until then!

[Beth]

That's fair, Mansi!

[Elaine]

Suggesting for September:

A Strange and Stubborn Endurance
The Book Charmer
A Thousand Miles to Graceland
Moorewood Family Rules

[Dominique]

Beth wrote: "Since The Housemaid is on tap for September, I'd like to suggest the rest of the series for Oct and Nov.

I read Book 1 earlier in July, so I won't join the Sept BR.

Oct: [book:The..."

Jannene and I are in for book 2 and 3.

[Jannene]

Dominique wrote: "Beth wrote: "Since The Housemaid is on tap for September, I'd like to suggest the rest of the series for Oct and Nov.

I read Book 1 earlier in July, so I won't join the Sept BR.

O..."

Like Dom said, I am in.

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

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[Beth]

I'm throwing out James by Percival Everett for October.

[Lorraine]

I'll join Beth for James in October.

[TerryJane, Challenges]

Beth wrote: "I'm throwing out James by Percival Everett for October."

I'm in for this one.

[Patricia]

Hi! I would like to join buddy read The book Charmer with Elaine this September and I wanted to join The Housemaid secret with Beth in October. Thanks:)

[Mansi V]

Sorry this is a long one but I want to get through my bookshelf so I'd like to suggest...
The da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
The Maid by Nita Prose
The It Girl by Ruth Ware
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
The Woman in Black by Susan Hill
Sula by Toni Morisson

for October/November. Either time works for me!

[Surabhi]

I would love to read The Da Vinci Code but it would only be comfortable for me in November. Is that okay Mansi?

[Mansi V]

Surabhi wrote: "I would love to read The Da Vinci Code but it would only be comfortable for me in November. Is that okay Mansi?"

Sure that's perfect!

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Mansi I put all of those on October with a note stating you are open to November (other than The da Vinci Code which is confirmed for November).

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[Beth]

Lorraine wrote: "I'll join Beth for James in October."

PBS bookclub discussion about James live: July 31 on Facebook: https://fb.watch/tGyz7B76bx/

[Mansi V]

SarahKat wrote: "Mansi I put all of those on October with a note stating you are open to November (other than The da Vinci Code which is confirmed for November).

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Ok thank you!

[Beth]

For folks joining in the Buddy Read for James in October....

I've decided to read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in September as prep. Anyone want to join for that?

[Valerie]

Hi SarahKat. Lorraine and I will read The Savage Detectives in October instead of September. Please could you move it. Thanks.

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

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On the road again next week. May not update the spreadsheet while I'm gone.

[Valerie]

I’m suggesting A Little Life for November please.

[Jill]

I’d like to suggest What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service for October. Because I am a longtime fan of The West Wing, my love for Josh Lyman is pure and strong, and CJ Cregg may well be my favorite female TV character of all time.

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

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[D.L.]

I would like to suggest Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen for October though I am open to other months.

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

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[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

For September I'll join People in the Trees

Also suggesting for September (no other months)

Death and the Penguin by Andrey Kurkov
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (releases on the 10th)
Quiet in Her Bones by Nalini Singh
The Vorrh by Brian Catling

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[Lorraine]

SarahKat wrote: "For September I'll join People in the Trees

Also suggesting for September (no other months)

Death and the Penguin by Andrey Kurkov
Here One Moment b..."

I will join you for Death and the Penguin. Thanks

[Lorraine]

SarahKat wrote: "For September I'll join People in the Trees

Also suggesting for September (no other months)

Death and the Penguin by Andrey Kurkov
Here One Moment b..."

And I will join you for The Vorhh. Thanks

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Thanks Lorraine! I just ordered both of those from thriftbooks

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[Beth]

SarahKat wrote: "For September I'll join People in the Trees

Also suggesting for September (no other months)

Death and the Penguin by Andrey Kurkov
Here One Moment b..."

I'll join for Death and the Penguin and Quiet in Her Bones.

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Beth wrote: "SarahKat wrote: "For September I'll join People in the Trees

Also suggesting for September (no other months)

Death and the Penguin by Andrey Kurkov
[book:Here One Mo..."

Yay!

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[Lorraine]

Hello SarahKat
Valerie and I will be reading What I Know About You by Éric Chacour in November. Others are welcome to join. That book won many prizes.

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

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[TerryJane, Challenges]

Please add me to Quiet in Her Bones and The Book Charmer.

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

TerryJane wrote: "Please add me to Quiet in Her Bones and The Book Charmer."

Added!

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[Beth]

I'm suggesting The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix for October. With main MPG of Horror, it fits right in with Halloween theme. 👻🦇

On a different note, also suggesting Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019 by Ibram X. Kendi for October.

For November, I'm suggesting
The Baker's Secret by Stephen P. Kiernan and The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World by Michael Pollan.

[M]

I'd like to suggest Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell for October or November

[Beth]

I'll join M for Hamnet... how about October?

[Beth]

One more book suggestion from me: Tell Me What I Am by Una Mannion. It was recently awarded the Crime Writer's Association Gold Dagger Award (https://thecwa.co.uk/awards-and-compe...).

I'm open for Oct or Nov for it.

[M]

Beth wrote: "I'll join M for Hamnet... how about October?"

Wonderful :)

[Lorraine]

Hello SarahKat
Beth and I will be reading the remaining of the Asian series by James Clavell.

Gai-Jin: in September
King Rat: October
Noble House: November
Whirlwind: December

Others are welcome to join since these books can be read as stand alone. Thanks

[Surabhi]

Hi !
Please remove me from Circe in September. I have a lot on my plate and won’t be able to join.

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

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[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Announcement!

Here is everything planned or suggested for next month! Let me know if anything needs changed!

Books Confirmed for September
A thread will be created on or around August 25th to discuss these books. If you would like to be added or need to drop out, please post your request in this thread!

The Book Charmer with Elaine, Patricia, TerryJane
The Botanist with Inkeri, Lorraine, Beth, Carmen
Circe with Beth, Valerie, Mansi V
Death and the Penguin with SarahKat, Lorraine, Beth
Gai-Jin with Lorraine, Beth
The Housemaid with D.L., Mansi V, Patricia, Brianne
The People in the Trees with M, TerryJane, SarahKat
The Poisonwood Bible with Valerie, Lorraine, Beth, Jen
Quiet in Her Bones with SarahKat, Beth, TerryJane
The Return of the King with Alina, bailey, Lulo
Salt Houses with Lorraine, Valerie, Beth
The Sea Road with SarahKat, Beth
The Secret History with Joan, Lina
Snakes and Ladders with Jannene, Lorraine, Beth, Dominique
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires with M, Beth
Tides of Fire with Kristy, Lorraine
The Vorrh with SarahKat, Lorraine

These books are SUGGESTED for September
Buddies have until August 25th to join these Buddy Reads, or no thread will be created.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with Beth
Charm with Jan
Here One Moment with SarahKat
How to Solve Your Own Murder with Beth
Moorewood Family Rules with Elaine
A Strange and Stubborn Endurance with Elaine
A Thousand Miles to Graceland with Elaine
Wolf Hall with Beth
Written in Bone: Hidden Stories in What We Leave Behind with Beth

[Lorraine]

Hi SarahKat
The Savage Detectives has been moved to October. Thanks

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Lorraine wrote: "Hi SarahKat
The Savage Detectives has been moved to October. Thanks"

Thanks. Fixed

[Lina]

SarahKat, I would love to join the Poisonwood Bible!
Also, Beth I could join you for Huckleberry Finn, if you are still up for reading it? :)

[Jannene]

Confirmed

[Beth]

Lina wrote: "SarahKat, I would love to join the Poisonwood Bible!
Also, Beth I could join you for Huckleberry Finn, if you are still up for reading it? :)"

Sounds great, Lina, thanks!

[Beth]

Mine all look good, thanks, Sarah!

[Dominique]

All good, thanks!