What are Buddy Reads all about?

[Joanne]

Great Holly! I will get it!

[LindaH]

I am interested in participating in a buddy read, and the bookI have in mind is one of Trollope's Irish novels. Castle Richmond is Trollope's tenth novel, set in the 1840s during the Potato Famine. Romance, blackmail, bigamy, nobility, poverty. The author was writing CR the year he moved from Ireland to England, 1859.

The Victorian Web reference, "...included in lists of neglected masterpieces..." makes me want read it.

http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/t...

[Everyman]

Linda wrote: "I am interested in participating in a buddy read, and the bookI have in mind is one of Trollope's Irish novels. Castle Richmond is Trollope's tenth novel, set in the 1840s during the Potato Famine...."

I would like to reread it -- it's been awhile -- but not until after The Last Chronicle of Barset, which will be a long read so probably not done until late summer. If you want to wait that long, I could be in, but you probably don't.

[LindaH]

Everyman wrote: "Linda wrote: "I am interested in participating in a buddy read, and the bookI have in mind is one of Trollope's Irish novels. Castle Richmond is Trollope's tenth novel, set in the 1840s during the ..."

Great, Everyman!

I'm fine with starting Castle Richmond in August, so will think about opening a thread then. Are there any other Trollope fans interested?

[Dianne]

Linda wrote: "Everyman wrote: "Linda wrote: "I am interested in participating in a buddy read, and the bookI have in mind is one of Trollope's Irish novels. Castle Richmond is Trollope's tenth novel, set in the ..."

I would join in august :)

[LindaH]

Yay for the interest, Dianne and Lucia! We sound like a good group.

[Dianne]

Perfect me too!

[Lady Clementina, Moderator]

Lucia wrote: "Linda wrote: "Yay for the interest, Dianne and Lucia! We sound like a good group."

Thank you, Linda. I have just added Castle Richmond to my WTR list. Looking forward to August and this buddy read!"

That sounds good. I'd like to join in too.

[LindaH]

Happy you want to join in, Lady Clementina!

[LindaH]

Three months ago I proposed doing a Buddy Read of the book, Castle Richmond by Anthony Trollope, and several of you expressed interest. I can now announce THE START DATE IS AUGUST 14. (not yelling, just waving hello).

Below is a link to the description of the book that made me want to read it:

http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/t...

[Everyman]

Lucia wrote: "Linda, thank you for the information and the link. My copy of Castle Richmond is on my bedside table, winking at me."

Mine is still on the shelf, but I can see it straining to jump off into my hands as I pass by.

[LindaH]

Everyman and Lucia,

Glad to hear your copies of Castle Richmond are calling to you too. See you there!

[Lady Clementina, Moderator]

LindaH wrote: "Everyman and Lucia,

Glad to hear your copies of Castle Richmond are calling to you too. See you there!"

Great to see everyone eager to start- I am too. Looking forward to a great discussion.

[LindaH]

So happy you want to join us, Michael! See you there!

[Lady Clementina, Moderator]

Glad to see so much interest.

[Bharathi]

Hi, I would like to read Kidnapped and Black Arrow as Buddy reads, if someone is interested.

[Michaela]

In case Kidnapped won´t be chosen for a group read (together with Treasure Island) I´d be interested to read it here too! :)

[Michaela]

Antía and I would like to read The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy. Anyone else interested? :)

[Rebecca]

Yes, I would read The Return of the Native

[Michaela]

Great you´ll be joining Rebecca! :)

[Michaela]

I thought that we´d read Return of the Native in six weeks, as it consists of six books. When would you like to start? Monday 30 November or later?

The idea came from a PM I got by Antía, but I didn´t find it again, and didn´t see her as a member here either.

Others that agreed to read it, are Rebecca, Brian, Iza, Daniel and Brenda. Everyone still in this? And anyone volunteering to lead the discussion? ;)

[Brian]

Any start time is fine for me.

[Brenda]

I probably won’t start until the week after next, but will read an audiobook which I can get through quicker.

[Tr1sha]

Michaela wrote: "I thought that we´d read Return of the Native in six weeks, as it consists of six books. When would you like to start? Monday 30 November or later?

The idea came from a PM I got by Antía, but I di..."

I’d like to join in with this buddy read too.

[Michaela]

Great Trisha! :)

[Michaela]

Could one of the Mods please set up the threads for the buddy read of The Return of the Native?

Please starting from next weekend till the Sunday a week afterwards with book 1, then one week for every book, so six weeks. Should end 17 January, 2021.

I´ll try to lead, though it will not be as good as those who are more used to it.

Thanks! :)

[Piyangie, Moderator]

Michaela wrote: "Could one of the Mods please set up the threads for the buddy read of The Return of the Native?

Please starting from next weekend till the Sunday a week afterwards with book 1, then ..."

I've sent a PM to you. Could please check it and get back to me?

[Michaela]

Will do, thanks Pyangie! :)

[Tr1sha]

Michaela wrote: "... I’ll try to lead, though it will not be as good as those who are more used to it."

Don’t say that! Everyone has their own style so there isn’t a right or wrong way to lead. I’m sure that your efforts will be appreciated.

[Michaela]

Thanks Trisha! :)

[Brenda]

Trisha wrote: Michaela wrote: "... I’ll try to lead, though it will not be as good as those who are more used to it."

Don’t say that! Everyone has their own style so there isn’t a right or wrong way to lead. I’m sure that your efforts will be appreciated.

I agree with Trisha. It’s a Buddy read and the holiday season. You needn’t worry yourself Michaela! It will be a wonderful discussion, thanks for picking it out. 😊😊