Go Set a Watchman (To Kill a Mockingbird #2) by Harper Lee -- Starting October 3rd 2025

[Jenn]

From Harper Lee comes a landmark new novel set two decades after her beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, To Kill a Mockingbird. Maycomb, Alabama. Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Finch—"Scout"—returns home from New York City to visit her aging father, Atticus. Set against the backdrop of the civil rights tensions and political turmoil that were transforming the South, Jean Louise's homecoming turns bittersweet when she learns disturbing truths about her close-knit family, the town and the people dearest to her. Memories from her childhood flood back, and her values and assumptions are thrown into doubt. Featuring many of the iconic characters from To Kill a Mockingbird, Go Set a Watchman perfectly captures a young woman, and a world, in a painful yet necessary transition out of the illusions of the past—a journey that can be guided only by one's conscience. Written in the mid-1950s, Go Set a Watchman imparts a fuller, richer understanding and appreciation of Harper Lee. Here is an unforgettable novel of wisdom, humanity, passion, humor and effortless precision—a profoundly affecting work of art that is both wonderfully evocative of another era and relevant to our own times. It not only confirms the enduring brilliance of To Kill a Mockingbird, but also serves as its essential companion, adding depth, context and new meaning to an American classic.

[kate]

Thank you!

[[deleted user]]

Thanks

[kate]

So friday we can start?

[[deleted user]]

Sounds good to me

[kate]

How many chapters per day did you wanna do?

[kate]

Maybe like 1 chapter or 2?

[[deleted user]]

Yes so sorry 1 chapter a day is doable

[kate]

Okay sounds good

[kate]

Chapter 1

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Not really anything “spoiler” happening yet but ill use the spoilers anyways. This is an interesting introductory since it sort of goes over some things that happened over the years with Jean Louise and her family. I felt like her brother’s death were thrown in there but i was kinda shocked. But its an interesting intro sl far (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Made it to chapter 3 and stopped there. I didn’t read the synopsis so I don’t know what to expect but I think it’ll be good

[Capitalshanti__]

I know this is a different book I’m finally done reading my current one.

[kate]

Faye wrote: "Made it to chapter 3 and stopped there. I didn’t read the synopsis so I don’t know what to expect but I think it’ll be good"

I didn't read the synopsis either but i wanted to read it since i didn't realize that the original book had a sequel

[kate]

Chapter 2

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I wonder why jean louise doesn't want to marry harry. I am liking to see this interaction with her family and im curious to see where the story goes. I feel like this chapter mostly was an introduction or reintroduction to her family. We already know her dad from the first one and now we're getting to know her aunt. I guess we'll see what happens next (hide spoiler)]

[kate]

Chapter 3

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Learning about Alexandra was interesting. I found it interesting how she told Jean Louise that she shouldn’t marry henry even though he seems like a nice guy who cares about jean louise. Not sure what she has against him except thinking he’s too poor. She was going on about him being trash but the finch family grew up humbly too if i remmeber right. Anyways so far so good we’ll see what comes next. (hide spoiler)]

[kate]

Chapter 4

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I feel like we need more context to fully understand hank and jean’s relationship. Its clear that he likes her and she seems to somewhat like him but its not clear if she only sees him as a friend. It does seem like she would be ok with something more but i wonder if that was the case why doesnt she agree to marry him? it makes me curious if theres more that we dont know yet (hide spoiler)]

[kate]

I feel a little bit behind. How far are you now?

[[deleted user]]

Sorry I have not responded in a while I apologize. I made it to chapter 10

[kate]

Its okay! Im still on chapter 6 but i can easily catch up, luckily the chapters arent too bad

[[deleted user]]

That is fine would you like me to wait for you to catch up or what would you like me to do?

[kate]

Whatever you want to do honestly. I can probably catch up by the weekend. What chapter are we supposed to be at?

[[deleted user]]

Today we are supposed to be at chapter 12 I believe

[kate]

Ok i can probably catch up by this weekend and get to chapter 12

[[deleted user]]

That is fine then I can wait