Buddy Read Requests

[Shirley (stampartiste)]

Thank you, Sara. No rush. I just didn't sign up when The Illustrated Man was first brought up because I didn't know what my schedule was going to look like. Now that I know, I just wanted to make sure I didn't miss it. It's been a long time since I've read Ray Bradbury.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

The thread is up. It is our only buddy read for April...wonder if this is just a very busy month for everyone? At any rate, I will see you there, my library just sent me a notice that my copy is in.

[Teri-K]

Darren wrote: "K&S library wrote: "Teri and I will be reading Eugene Onegin either in June or July..."

I have read EO twice before but I have a third translation that I'd be happy to read with the g..."

Great! You'll have insight we don't, I'm sure.

I've learned, with books in translation, to pick the version that seems the most interesting and readable for my first time through. I'll probably use Falen - which ones have you read and what are you using this time through?

[April]

I thought somewhere in this group someone was reading The Death of Ivan Ilych...or was it just nominated somewhere? Not sure if it is possible to add it for this month, but i have been reading it.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

April, we have read both The Death of Ivan Ilych
discussion here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

and The Death of Ivan Ilych and Other Stories
discussion here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

You may comment on either thread, depending on whether you are reading only the stand-alone story or all of the collection.

[Sam]

Anybody up for a read of Edward Abbey's The Monkey Wrench Gang for July as part of our revisiting the 20th century series? I am presuming most of you know the book or the author, but if not the book is a classic, western environmental activist, political comic novel.

[Teri-K]

a couple of people have said they'd like to read Eugene Onegin this summer. How does June sound? Or we can do July, I'd just like to know.

[Darren]

Teri-K wrote: "a couple of people have said they'd like to read Eugene Onegin this summer. How does June sound? Or we can do July, I'd just like to know."

June would be fine for me

(or July ;o) )

[Kimberly]

I will join you and can do either June or July

[Sue]

I'm checking in to see if people are still in for the June buddy read of the Pulitzer winning A Fable by William Faulkner. I would love to tackle this with a group

If so, when do people plan to start? I usually like to start buddy reads in the 2nd half of the month to leave room for the bigger group reads if needed. If others are starting right away, then I'll try to adjust.

[Teri-K]

Let's read Eugene Onegin in June, then, if Sara can schedule it for us.

[Cynda]

Yes Sue. I am reading A Fable. The second half the month sounds good.

[Sam]

Sue wrote: "I'm checking in to see if people are still in for the June buddy read of the Pulitzer winning A Fable by William Faulkner. I would love to tackle this with a group

If so, when do peo..."

I am still plannimg on this. The second half of June is fine.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

I have A Fable on my calendar, Sue. I think mid-month will work well.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Teri-K wrote: "Let's read Eugene Onegin in June, then, if Sara can schedule it for us."

I will put it on the schedule, Teri.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Just a reminder, Terry. We also have The Realms of Gold scheduled for June. Is this still going to work for you?

[CJ]

I'd be interested in reading Eugene Onegin with you all. June, July, August, any works for me.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

I have put Eugene Onegin on the schedule for June.

[Terry]

Sara, as much as I would like to read Realms of Gold in June, I am way behind in my planned reading this year, due to very difficult outside circumstances beyond my control. I think it best for me to forego this book for now.

[Teri-K]

CJ wrote: "I'd be interested in reading Eugene Onegin with you all. June, July, August, any works for me."

Yeah! We'll plan for June and see how it goes. Have you read it before? I haven't.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Terry wrote: "Sara, as much as I would like to read Realms of Gold in June, I am way behind in my planned reading this year, due to very difficult outside circumstances beyond my control. I think it best for me ..."

I totally understand, Terry. I am overbooked, so I was wondering how on earth I was going to fit it in. Since it was only the two of us, I am going to take it off the schedule. If we decide to read it later, we can put it on again. Hope life improves and gets back under control again!

[Sue]

I'm thrilled to hear that, Sara, Cynda and Sam are still on for A Fable and don't mind starting the second half. I look forward to all of your insights to get through this.

I read Light in August early this year and found that one surprisingly easy to read, but I think for this one it will be much better with a group.

[CJ]

Teri-K wrote: "CJ wrote: "I'd be interested in reading Eugene Onegin with you all. June, July, August, any works for me."

Yeah! We'll plan for June and see how it goes. Have you read it before? I haven't."

I read in college and have only faint memories of it. June works for me!

[Terry]

Thanks, Sara. Let’s revisit Drabble sometime later this year or next. I feel like this year is flying by and I need to step up my game to catch up,

[Elise]

Hello, I don’t have a particular classic book in mind right now but I would like to find a buddy. I don’t really know how this function works because I just joined the group and Goodreads. Personally I’d like to pair with someone who we can keep each other accountable for reading the book of our choosing. Basically I’d appreciate a body double to get me reading again.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Elise, if you can identify a book you would like to read, you can post that here and someone else who is interested in reading it will pair up with you. Alternatively, you could check the schedule posted at the top of this thread and see if there is a book already there that you would like to read and then just join in. Also, you might find one of the group reads is appealing and join that discussion thread.

Happy reading.

[Klowey]

Elise wrote: "Hello, I don’t have a particular classic book in mind right now but I would like to find a buddy. I don’t really know how this function works because I just joined the group and Goodreads. Personal..."

This group has a place for "Personal Challenges." They've recently done some housekeeping on it, but this is the main page:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Here's my Personal Page to give you some ideas:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Sara, Old School Classics]

Thank you, Klowey for passing that along and sharing yours.

[April]

Sue wrote: "I'm checking in to see if people are still in for the June buddy read of the Pulitzer winning A Fable by William Faulkner. I would love to tackle this with a group

If so, when do peo..."

not sure when i will read it exactly. will probably start it in the first week and go from there. have several other books i am planning to read and finish too.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

The threads for A Fable by William Faulkner and Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin are up. The Onegin thread was once a group read, so be aware there will be spoilers if you read above the most recent post.

[April]

Do you mean the threads are ready?
I will look for them.

But a quick update, so not going to get to a Fable this week, or well, maybe by the second half. I have to finish up some leftover May books first, as well as a couple others that are due back soon.

[April]

Quick question- are we still doing the Emily Dickensen next month?

[CJ]

I know Sarah and some others were planning on reading Sweet Thursday by Steinbeck for July but my library hold likely won't be in before August (Steinbeck is rather popular with the library crowd). So I will be late in joining that buddy read, if it starts next month.

[Terry]

On the schedule for July is The Widows of Eastwick?

Cynda, are you still interested? Anyone else?

[Cynda]

Yes Terry. I have the library book on my table waiting for July :)

[Cynda]

Yes April to the Emily Dickinsen!
I just received my copy of Selected Poems & Letters of Emily Dickinson edited by Robert N Linscott.

[Sam]

Terry wrote: "On the schedule for July is The Widows of Eastwick?

Cynda, are you still interested? Anyone else?"

At the moment I think I will pass on the sequel, given my other reading commitments with the group. Somewhere down the line, I would like to return to Updike's short stories, to compare them to some other short story writers of the period and the LOA two volume set of John Updike: The Collected Stories: A Library of America Boxed Set will probably be my go to book if I revisit. There are also other novels to pursue but I want to catch up on other writers first.

[Terry]

Thanks, Sam, I understand. I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump. I hope this gets me motivated!

[Sam]

Terry wrote: "Thanks, Sam, I understand. I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump. I hope this gets me motivated!"

Sorry to hear that. Hope you recover from that slump soon.

[Cynda]

@ Sam. Sam we will catch up again. Enjoy your reading.

@ Terry. Terry maybe Widows of Eastwick will be just the thing :)

[Terry]

Cynda, I hope so! When do you think you will start Widows of Eastwick?

[Cynda]

Terry, does next weekend work for you?

[Terry]

Yes, that will work. I’m looking forward to it!

[Cynda]

Me too Terry!

[Sara, Old School Classics]

I have set up your thread of The Widows of Eastwick and one for Sweet Thursday. Hope you pop right out of the slump, Terry.

[Terry]

Thanks, Sara. Actually, I spent a lot of time yesterday listening to Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict and really enjoying it. It’s a new novel set in the early 1930s about five female mystery writers (including Agatha Christie snd Dorothy Sayers) who set out to solve a crime. I think I was just ready to be immersed in a plot driven novel.

[Sara, Old School Classics]

I have that one on my TBR, Terry. Glad it is a winner!

[Cynda]

Does anyone want to read The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, maybe in September for Hispanic History Month?

[Luffy Sempai]

Cynda wrote: "Does anyone want to read The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, maybe in September for Hispanic History Month?"

Count me in.

[Kimberly]

Cynda wrote: "Does anyone want to read The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, maybe in September for Hispanic History Month?"

Would love to.