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Across a Moonlit Sea, by Marsha Canham
In, of course:-D it sounds like a great book!Try BWB, that's where I got it: they have it at $3.98 (used)! And it should be fast delivery for the US.
I believe I have it on my nook. I would love to read it but I am such a slow reader I would be left in the dust. LOL
I could always get a head start. hehe
I could always get a head start. hehe
We'll wait for you, Faithmarie, if you want to do it with us!:-)
Yes, Faithmarie. We'll wait. How many pages a day/night do you read? (I know you have a big family.)
Hahahahahah I read and reread pages over and over again..... soooo it depends. Hee heee Depends.... get it.
Sometimes I cant sleep and I read a lot and other times .... well I never counted pages and also my nook is on the large print so I don't have a clue. It looks like I am not even making a dent in a book sometimes.
I know. I went to look at the pages of another book, which is on Kindle, I am to buddy read and it said there were like 4,961 locations. I thought that was pages at first, as I had never read the author. My eyebrows went to my hairline and I wondered what I'd gotten myself in for! LOL!
:-) How about by chapters, if you're using an ereader? I think we could maybe set a certain number of chapters a day/week? (this is amateur hour, lol)I don't even know how Kindle locations actually work! I have one and only use it when I travel..
Wow that would be great! But I only know how to turn my nook on!!!!!!!
Lol, that shouldn't be a problem: ebooks are also split into chapters!:-D
A certain number of chapters a day/night would be good for me. Ohhhh, the bookstore opens in two minutes! I think I'll call first. Otherwise I will do too much damage if I shop alone.
Okay how many chapters a day. I am up for that.
I think everyone who signs in should mention how many chapters they're comfortable reading in a day, and then we can decide all together on how many chapters to read a day/week:-) (btw, I'm good for a book/day, so I'll adapt)That sound ok?
Lisa Kay wrote: "A certain number of chapters a day/night would be good for me. Ohhhh, the bookstore opens in two minutes! I think I'll call first. Otherwise I will do too much damage if I shop alone."Lol Lisa Kay, I wish we had English bookstores around here, although it'd probably be a massacre if they had one and I knew about it:-)
I'm in. I have been wanting to read this. I have it on my Kindle so I am ready to go.
Cool Lynn:-) How many chapters a day are you comfortable with?
Depends, 3-4 maybe more. I should be able to read a lot more soon. Is that too slow.
Nothing is too slow, we're still getting organized (it's our first buddy read, so we're figuring things out).. Lisa Kay will let us know when we should start, but it'll probably be in 2/3 days..We just need to get everyone's reading speed noted so we can set the number of chapters to read every day:-)
WHen do we start?
I am reading days of gold right now.
I am reading days of gold right now.
Within the next week:-) We're going to see if Lisa Kay can get the paperback, but we'll let everyone know when we set a date!BTW, Faithmarie, how many chapters can you do a day?
3 or 4 or more if I have to.... I just won't do any house work or visit the grandchildren.... tee hee
There are 27 chapters in the book, so unless someone else shows up reading more slowly, we could probably read it in a week if we read 4 chapters a day:-D
Melanie wrote: "Nothing is too slow, we're still getting organized (it's our first buddy read, so we're figuring things out).. Lisa Kay will let us know when we should start, but it'll probably be in 2/3 days..W..."
It's funny- I have control over my spend on books but once I start one it's like a box of chocolates- very difficult to put down. I couldn't do the discipline of a set volume to read a day.
I feel like a slowpoke here. Usually when I read a book that I love I normally can't put it down, but with this last book I am literally struggling to finish it I will definitely make more time for this one.
Mshj wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Nothing is too slow, we're still getting organized (it's our first buddy read, so we're figuring things out).. Lisa Kay will let us know when we should start, but it'll probably be ..."Lol, it's my first buddy read, and I almost always read a book straight through as well, so I don't know how I'm going to handle the waiting:-D
BTW, worse case scenario, we could always just say that we have to read the book in a week, then meet up and talk about it when we're all done (different option)
This is my first buddy too. I am really looking forward to this. Bad thing is that I have alot going on in the next couple of weeks. But hell, who needs to sleep?
I'm back from the bookstore and I was very, very bad. Then I went out to lunch and had Chinese food while they played sixies rock and roll featuring English bands and I started
. That's me: world travler. LOL!Anywayz, the
I see there's been a lot of discussion about how many chapters to read a day. I'm fine with most anything, unless I get a terrible migraine. I have pills & shots, so I should be alright.
Another option, for those who want to read ahead, is to just not discuss the later chapters in the book. This may be hard for some people who can't
Oh, I soooo excited!
Lisa Kay wrote: "I'm back from the bookstore and I was very, very bad. Then I went out to lunch and had Chinese food while they played sixies rock and roll featuring English bands and I started [bookcover:Highland..."
Melanie wrote: "There are 27 chapters in the book, so unless someone else shows up reading more slowly, we could probably read it in a week if we read 4 chapters a day:-D"
I am fine with that. I am ready. So we start around 4/12?
Lisa you are hilarious!
Melanie wrote: "There are 27 chapters in the book, so unless someone else shows up reading more slowly, we could probably read it in a week if we read 4 chapters a day:-D"
I am fine with that. I am ready. So we start around 4/12?
Lisa you are hilarious!
I have received two emails from B&N already, the last stating my books have been sent. Wonder if they'll get here Monday?! The clerk said I might. For now, lets play it by ear, but shoot for Tuesday or Wednesday.I'll wait to post the breakdown until we see if anyone else wants to join in! I know Autumn is interested, but I don't know her work schedule.
P.S. Faithmarie, You're pretty hilarious yourself. (view spoiler)
Lol Lisa Kay, I'm up for any option! It might be a good idea to do a date/chapter posting:-) Let us know as soon as you get AAMS, and we'll start!BTW, can't keep this to myself: I'm so psyched, I might have found a really cute appartment in NYC for uni next year!!:-D Just found out tonight! Cross your fingers for me!
Melanie, Considered them crossed! (P.S. uni, means university?)
Yep, Fordham U for a year (maybe two), then I'm already accepted to Emory (Georgia) in 2012 if I want:-D Thanks for the crossed fingers LK!!And "my" apartment would be only two blocks from Barnes & Noble!!!! Just checked bookstores close to the address:-D
I think I have this one... I will pull it out to read :)
Pamela, How many chapters can you read a day/night?
BTW- I am reading the second in the series at the moment.
I would love to read this...just ahve to buy it...count me in if you would. I will try to add my 2 cents!
Lisa Kay wrote: "Pamela, How many chapters can you read a day/night?"I can read the entire book in a day or 2.
Melanie wrote:.BTW, can't keep this to myself: I'm so psyched, I might have found a really cute appartment in NYC for uni next year!!:-D Just found out tonight! Cross your fingers for me!"
thats GREAT!! Melanie!!!!!! your coming to my hometown!! I hope it goes through! then i will visit you and go to UNION SQUARE B&N or Coulumbus C Borders!! they are my two favs...4 floors of book galore! We will do some damage to our cards i tell ya!! LOL~~
Oh man you young'ns have all the fun!
Autumn wrote: "thats GREAT!! Melanie!!!!!! your coming to my hometown!! I hope it goes through! then i will visit you and go to UNION SQUARE B&N or Coulumbus C Borders!! they are my two favs...4 floors of book galore! We will do some damage to our cards i tell ya!! LOL..."Man, I can only imagine the massacre:-) It would be so groovy to actually shop with a fellow booklover!!! Warning: I can spend hours browsing if you let me:-D (I've already been to the awesome Columbus C Borders, and would love to go back)
Lisa Kay, wow, this buddy read is really building, huh?:-D
I'm in too! Love "Across a Moonlit Sea", I'll be doing a re-read. Exciting news... Marsha Canham plans to drop in & chat with us about the book!
Faithmarie wrote: "Oh man you young'ns have all the fun!"lol! ofc!!squeeze it for all thats worth!! :P
Melanie: It can take me hrs to feel satisfied with book section before i move in to the other! time is another thing i spend besides $$$ at the book store!
Marsha Canham coming??? NICE!
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A couple of us want to start a "buddy read" for Across a Moonlit Sea , by Marsha Canham. I've never read anything by her, but this one, with a swashbuckling heroine, sounds good.
Anyone wishing to do so, can join us. We haven't set an exact date, as I waiting to see if I can purchase it in paperback. However, it probably will be within the next week. It is available now, via Kindle, for $6.99.
We will probably set a certain about of pages or chapters per night, going as slow as the slowest reader; however, this is not set in stone.
We may or may not have specific discussion questions. We’ll play it by ear.
Hope you'll join us!
Marsha Canham plans to drop in & chat with us about the book!
10 People Interested So Far (4/12/11 10:50 a.m. PST) (★ reviews as of 4/30 4:11 p.m. PST)
☠ Melanie ★★★★★
☠ Faithmarie
☠ Lynn
☠ Pamela(All Honey) ★★★★
☠ Autumn
☠ Heidi ★★★
☠ Shell's Bells ★★★
☠ Christine S. ★★★★★ - re-read
☠ Jennifer ★★★★
☠ Lisa Kay ★★★★★
P.S. A few people said they might pop in.
☠ mshj ★★★★ - Reading 2nd book.
☠ Verity ★★★★★
☠ D.G. ★★★★
☠ SmittenKitten ★★★★★ - just read
Proposed (unless objections from current people signed up). We will be discussing the following chapters on the dates posted below.
Please no spoilers by anyone within the group or out about upcoming chapters or plot lines. Your cooperation is appreciated. Thank you!
DISCUSSION – USA/PST
4/15 Prologue – Chapter 3 after 4 p.m.
Prologue: 12 p
Ch. 1: 10 p
Ch. 2: 15 p
Ch. 3: 18 p
Total: 55 pages
4/16 Chapters 4-7
Ch. 4: 10 p
Ch. 5: 8 p
Ch. 6: 19 p
Ch. 7: 10 p
Total: 47 p
4/17 Chapters 8-11
Ch. 8: 17 p
Ch. 9: 17 p
Ch. 10: 14 p
Ch. 11: 9 p
Total: 57 p
4/18 Chapters 12-15
Ch. 12: 13 p
Ch. 13: 19 p
Ch. 14: 17 p
Ch. 15: 10 p
Total: 59 p
4/19 Chapters 16-19
Ch. 16: 18 p
Ch. 17: 11 p
Ch. 18: 15 p
Ch. 19: 9 p
Total: 53 p
4/20 Chapters 20-23
Ch. 20: 18 p
Ch. 21: 12 p
Ch. 22: 12 p
Ch. 23: 12 p
Total: 54 p
4/21 Chapters 24-Epilogue
Ch. 24: 12 p
Ch. 25: 7 p
Ch. 26: 13 p
Ch. 27: 12 p
Epilogue: 9 p
Total: 53 p