The Far Pavilions - next chunky /Reading Sched

[Meg]

Our next chunky read will be The Far Pavilions by M M Kaye. I am thinking that a start date of February 27. If anyone wants to lead the discussion please let me know. Also, who is in?

[Rebecca]

Since I didnt make Truman I would like to join this one.

[Meg]

Great!

[Gillian]

I have it on the shelf and am planning on joining in.

[Meg]

That is awesome!

[Maureen]

I've been wanting to read this, so I will also try to put it in my reading schedule. Despite its length, I don't think it will take nearly the time to read that Truman has. :D

[Sheila , Supporting Chick]

I was hoping this was available on the Kindle, but it doesn't look like it is. I'll see if I can find a cheap copy somewhere. So I will call myself a "maybe" for now. :o)

Update: just found an old 1979 paperback copy on Paperback Swap, so I ordered that. So I guess I'm a yes. :o)

[Marialyce]

I am in. I read that book years ago and loved it, so it is time for a reread.

[Meg]

I got mine from Paperbackswap too. It is two volumes!

[Shay]

Did anyone see the miniseries when it first came out? I had to read the book before I was allowed to watch the miniseries and I loved both.

[Marialyce]

I did, Shay! It had Ben Cross as Ash and Amy Irving as Anjuli. It came out in 1984 and it also had Omar Sharif in it.

[Sandra]

How long do the chunky reads last?

[Meg]

We usually read about 100 pages a week, I am not sure how many pages this book is. So I would say 8-10 weeks depending also on how fast we read.

I will look up the mini series.

[Sandra]

sounds good...count me in

[Meg]

Great!

[Sandra]

I am waiting for the book to arrive from Amazon

[Sheila , Supporting Chick]

I just got my paperbackswap copy in the mail today.

[Meg]

I got mine from paperbackswap. Well it is good we have a few weeks so everyone will have time to get the book.

[Meg]

OK Here goes the reading schedule:

Read Book One by 2/27
February 27: Discuss Book One and start reading Book Two
March 6: Discuss Book Two start reading through Chapter 20
March 13: Discuss through Chapter 20 start reading through Chapter 26
March 20: Discuss through Chapter 26 read through Book Four
March 27: Discuss Book Four start reading through Book Five
April 3: Discuss Book Five start reading through Chapter 41
April 10: Discuss through Chapter 41 finish reading Book Six
April 17: Discuss Book Six start reading through Chapter 56
April 24 Discuss through Chapter 56 read through Chapter 65
May 1 Disucss through Chapter 65 Finish the Book!

[Sheila , Supporting Chick]

Looks great Meg. I'll be ready to go. (you did list April 17th twice though) :o)

[Meg]

Thank you, it is fixed!

[Carrie]

I'm in! This is a REALLY chunky one... But I've heard great things.

[Meg]

Great!

[Sandra]

I just got my book yesterday. It doesn't seem as bad or chunky as I thought it would be. I'm excited to begin because it's it's not a book I would have picked up on my own.

[Meg]

When I got my book I thought the same thing, then the second book arrived! It was divided into two books!!

[Sheila , Supporting Chick]

Mine came all in one copy. It is a good sized, larger than normal. mass market type paperpack, 960 pages. I just checked to make sure it is all there, and the last chapter is Chapter 68, so I'm pretty sure that is the whole thing. :o)

[Megan]

I just picked up my book from the library! I am in. This is my first chunky read and I have to admit I am a little intimidated; however, I only leave my house in the winter to go to work, so I should be good to go.

[Meg]

Don't be intimidated, we really don't bite and it is a very nice group of women!

[Megan]

Ha Meg, thanks for the motivation! I am looking forward to reading with you ladies.

[Meg]

And we look forward to having you.

[Collin]

I would love to join you guys as well! It will be my first chunky read too, but the book looks amazing, so I'm really excited. I was not able to find the book at any local stores, so I ordered it from amazon. I should be here in plenty of time.

[Meg]

Looking forward to having you join us on the road to your first chunky.

[Sheila , Supporting Chick]

I'm very happy to see two first-time Chunky Read readers joining us! Looking forward to a wonderful discussion.

[Collin]

Thanks for the welcome. I think it's a great opportunity to read something I probably would have never known about. Only wish I had found goodreads sooner :) Can't wait for my book to arrive.

[Carrie]

Originally I had planned to read this one via Kindle. It was available one day and then gone the next. Odd! I couldn't find a copy nearby so I just ordered mine today...hopefully it shows up soon! (APO mail can be troublesome sometimes.)

[Meg]

I hope you get it. If not, you can always join at any time.

[Carrie]

My guess is that, with any luck, it will be here by the 28th, so I won't be too far behind.

[Amanda]

This sounds like it would be a great read!!

I've had it on my TBR list for a while and really want to pick it up. So I want to say I can join in...but I have a big trip coming up in April and lots of preparations to occupy my time before then. Then once April 15 rolls around I won't really have computer access. I don't want to say I'm in and then not participate. Just wanted to wish you all luck with it and say I hope you enjoy :)

[Meg]

Well if you change your mind we would love to have you.

[Beth]

I've ordered the book and am scrambling to finish what I'm reading now....looking forward to being part of another chunky read!

[Meg]

Yay, that is great!

[Sandra]

I'm going to try and juggle both of the books. The second one for February and this one...I'll see how it goes. I also teach and I am working on my PhD. I rarely sleep.

[Megan]

For anyone that is still undecided, I read the first part and am really enjoying the read. Meg, thanks for setting this up! I would have never read this book and can't wait to discuss.

[Meg]

I am so happy!

[Laura]

I'm in too! (assuming I can find it this week). This is my first chunky read so hopefully I can keep up :)

[Meg]

Yay!

[Meg]

Glad to have you join us!

[Collin]

My book arrived today. I just love seeing an amazon box on my front porch when I arrive home from work:) Can't wait to start the first section tonight.

[Meg]

That is great Collin. Happy reading!

[Stacy]

I am going to try to pick this up as well...it looks like a nearby library might have it, so count me in!