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Thalia
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Feb 10, 2012 10:57PM
Sounds fabulous! I'll put it on my calendar! (:
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I'm going to be reading Adventures of Sherlock Holmes next month for another group's group read, and I have quite a bit more Holmes and would LOVE to read all the novels. Whenever. ;)
If/when you guys make it through Shiver and continue on to Linger and Forever...let me know! I read Shiver..and really liked it, but I have yet to read the next two! They may not be on my dusty shelf, but I'll throw them it to do a buddy read if you guys tackle them after Shiver!As far as Poe goes...Since it's not on my dusty book shelf...whenever you guys say you're reading a particular story, I'll just tag along on those and discuss...Poe tends to be fun and easy for me(and I'ver already read most of them long ago...so re-reads are a bit easier!) so I can toss those in on the side!
I'm in! Just let me know which book you settle on..Poe was required reading for me in high school...
I've heard really great things about Shiver, April, so I'm excited to read it! I bought it at a Borders sale a LONG time ago and just never got around to reading it! I'd love to read the next two with you, since I'll probably get them after I read the first one. (:Woo, Poe! March is when we'll start!
Yay! I need some pressure to pull them out and read them! I really enjoyed Shiver...she had a fresh look at some things and it was FUN! I like her characters and it was a nice cute read! I think you'll like it...I've heard the next two get a bit more 'dark' for lack of a better word here...but I'm still interested. I want to read the rest of her stuff too! Someday, someday!...Alrighty on Poe in March...just tell me which story/stories and we'll be off! (I'm having trouble that March is in 18 days, phew! 2 birthday parties/cakes to prepare for! )
March is only eighteen days away?! If I want to meet all my February reading challenges, I still have to read five books after Eragon! Whaaaaa. *power through*We'll let you know which stories! (:
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Argh, I would love to join you Poe fans, alas my copy of collection of short stories is currently in my hometown at my parent's place. It would be really nice to do a "Grapes of wrath" or "East of Eden" read along. I don't think anyone mentioned Steinbeck here...
Grapes of Wrath or East of Eden would be right up my alley. Or something by Henry James.
To be honest, Barbara, I'm not a fan of Henry James. I would much prefer Steinbeck. I know the Pulitzer Group is doing a group read of "Grapes of Wrath" in March so maybe let's start off with that? :) Anyone's invited!
I've never read Henry James but I've been meaning to for a long time. I read some Steinbeck way back in high school but not those two that you mentioned. I'm game to try just about anything. Grapes of Wrath has been on my list for a long time too.
I am so in on Shiver but had no idea it was a series?
Dalynn wrote: "I'm going to be reading Adventures of Sherlock Holmes next month for another group's group read, and I have quite a bit more Holmes and would LOVE to read all the novels. Whenever. ;)"I'm in!
Kelly, Shiver is part of the Wolves of Mercy Falls series. (: I think there's only three books, though.
I have had Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame on my bookshelf for so many years... transferred between houses, across rooms, survived yard sales... It actually has collected quite a bit of dust. Thought I should read it... Any takers?
Wolves and Poe can't wait to start Shiver just let me know when.
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It would be really nice to do a "Grapes of wrath" or "East of..."
I've got East of Eden on my list! When would you want to read it? I'm open to read it in the summer. It's pretty long - I need lots of free time to read it :)
@Jessica - summer seems like a good choice for me too for "East of Eden" :) We'll stay in touch!@Barbara - I'm just heading to the library today to get my copy of "Grapes of wrath". So excited to get a headstart, haha ;)
Yup...only three in Shiver's series..Shiver, Linger and Forever! :) I've read Shiver...so Thalia (and anyone else...)whenever you' make it to Linger...let me know...I'm in on a buddy read there! :)
Hiba wrote: "im reading the time traveler's wife these days. is anyone else it too?"How far along are you? This is on my dusty shelf... I have to return it to my gma-in-law who I'm going to visit the last week of March so I need to read it by then! Plus I have been holding out to watch the movie.
April wrote: "Hiba wrote: "im reading the time traveler's wife these days. is anyone else it too?"Time Traveler's Wife was wonderful! Hope you're enjoying it.
Aqueda wrote: "@Jessica - summer seems like a good choice for me too for "East of Eden" :) We'll stay in touch!@Barbara - I'm just heading to the library today to get my copy of "Grapes of wrath". So excited to..."
Sounds great! I reserved a cope of Grapes of Wrath from the library and will probably have it by next week, if not sooner. Looks like a pretty big book. Time to put some of the fluff aside. :)
Barbara wrote: "Grapes of Wrath or East of Eden would be right up my alley. Or something by Henry James."I will join this buddy read too. It's been a long time since I read anything by Steinbeck.
LOL I took a look at my dusty shelves and discovered Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden in there! I completely forgot I had them! (shakes head)
Barbara wrote: "LOL I took a look at my dusty shelves and discovered Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden in there! I completely forgot I had them! (shakes head)"haha! that's how you know it's an authentic dusty shelf! i'm the same way. i often buy copies of books i already have and then I'm *forced* to list them on paperbackswap.com to get even more books!! muwahaha. it's an evil cycle.
Ah, but what a good cycle. Can one really have too many books?? Not in my humble opinion. (Just don't ask for my husband's opinion-he's the one that had to heave all the book boxes when we moved!)
Would sometime in March work for Shiver? I'm reading it in a monthly challenge sometime during the month, so I'm throwing it out there. (:
Thaila I can't wait to read Shiver in March! Do you have the other 2 books?
East Of Eden and Grapes of Rath are two that I have always meant to read. I may have them somewhere! Let me know when you start reading to advise if they are worth pursuing a massive book hunt here!
@April: You mentioned Emma and that's a Dusty book of mine. Want to buddy up for it in April during Jane Austen month?
@Barbara - congratulations, so now you can start reading :) @Erick - I just started tonight, so it's probably a bit early to pass judgment. Feel free to join me.
I'll also post a link to the discussion in the Pulitzer group.
Aqueda wrote: "@Barbara - congratulations, so now you can start reading :) @Erick - I just started tonight, so it's probably a bit early to pass judgment. Feel free to join me.
I'll also post a link to the dis..."
I'll start reading on March 1st. Until then, I'm finishing reading some library books.
Hannah wrote: "@April: You mentioned Emma and that's a Dusty book of mine. Want to buddy up for it in April during Jane Austen month?"Yes, yes and yes:) That sounds great! It is ON:)
Barbara wrote: "Aqueda wrote: "@Barbara - congratulations, so now you can start reading :) @Erick - I just started tonight, so it's probably a bit early to pass judgment. Feel free to join me.
I'll also post a ..."
I will hunt down those books now. They must be good. I have heard more about the authors life than I have about his works. 3/1 works for me as that is my B'Day!
Barbara wrote: "Aqueda wrote: "@Barbara - congratulations, so now you can start reading :) @Erick - I just started tonight, so it's probably a bit early to pass judgment. Feel free to join me.
I'll also post a ..."
Yes, and you too. thanks. Funny how we know some much about something from articles and movies, but not from the original book!
April wrote: "Barbara wrote: "LOL I took a look at my dusty shelves and discovered Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden in there! I completely forgot I had them! (shakes head)"haha! that's how you know it's an..."
LOL... for the past year i had been leaving the bookstore with nothing... my husband didnt understand b/c he knows how much i love my books. He would say " I want you to get something for yourself" and I would say " you dont understand .... i cant remember what I already have at home".....
Kelly wrote: "Thaila I can't wait to read Shiver in March! Do you have the other 2 books?"I don't! But I know the bookstore just down the street has them both, so if I get desperate, they're not far away! (:
Thalia and I are reading "Shiver" for the Buddy Read.
anybody up for "pride and prejudice"..??? i'll be reading it from the NOOK for PC i've recently got... (want to read something off it before uninstalling..:P and pride and prejudice is on my challenge list too) so need some serious motivation for staring at the LCD screen for long hours... lemme know... cheerio :)
Lilaboti wrote: "anybody up for "pride and prejudice"..??? i'll be reading it from the NOOK for PC i've recently got... (want to read something off it before uninstalling..:P and pride and prejudice is on my cha..."Hope you like it! I loved it!!!! ...but alas, for Jane Austen month...I'm on Emma:) I do hope you find a buddy...I had an incredibly fun time talking through all of these 'feelings' and goings on in this book with my freinds:) . . . and Mr. Darcy is always a pleasure to talk about!
April wrote: "Hiba wrote: "im reading the time traveler's wife these days. is anyone else it too?"How far along are you? This is on my dusty shelf... I have to return it to my gma-in-law who I'm going to vis..."
im not sure if I adde this to my shelf yet but I've had it sitting around forever. LOVED the movie... can't wait to read the book. we could buddy up on this one if you'd like.Im sure we can catch up and discuss w/ Hiba
Tracy wrote: "April wrote: "Hiba wrote: "im reading the time traveler's wife these days. is anyone else it too?"How far along are you? This is on my dusty shelf... I have to return it to my gma-in-law who I'm..."
Yes! Let's do it! I'd like to have it finished by March 25.. and I'll probably need at least a week. When do you want to start?
April wrote: "Tracy wrote: "April wrote: "Hiba wrote: "im reading the time traveler's wife these days. is anyone else it too?"How far along are you? This is on my dusty shelf... I have to return it to my gma-..."
Anytime, just say the word. I just finished my two book club reads so anything goes now. Loved Handmaids tale by the way... We had an amazing group discussion last night. I keep talking to my husband about it too! Initially I gave it a three star rating, but I'm going to go back and change it because I just can't stop thinking and wondering about it... And I think that's what makes a book great!
I noticed I had these dusty books in common with a few other people, so if anybody wants to join in on a buddy read with any of these, let me know!The Giver by Lois Lowry
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephanie Meyer
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Thalia wrote: "I noticed I had these dusty books in common with a few other people, so if anybody wants to join in on a buddy read with any of these, let me know!The Giver by Lois Lowry
[book:The Sh..."
Let me know when you do Bree Tanner. (it's not on my dusty list, but I wanna read it with ya!:) It IS on my TBR list:)
Alright! I'll have to reread the first three books so I remember exactly what's going on, but I'll let you know when I do! (:
I just got Shiver from the Library. Will be starting it soon.
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