Middlemarch

[Lisa, the usurper]

This is the group read for July and another author that is part of the author challenge. Since this is a longer book, it might be nice to have this one two months ahead to get started on it. Post comments here and please remember spoiler alerts. I think that this one might have to have multiple threads, but we can figure that out when the time gets closer. Happy reading!

[Lisa, the usurper]

Hard to believe that July is here already, but this book is now the monthly group read. I hope that you enjoy it! Can't wait to start this one.

[Casceil]

Is there going to be any kind of reading schedule? Like particular dates to discuss part 1, part 2, etc? I think I would find it helpful.

[Nada]

Hello :) This is my absolute first time reading with a group! I hope I can keep up with you guys :). I love the schedule idea Casceil mentioned! My major is keeping me super busy, having a schedule would be extremely helpful!

[Lisa, the usurper]

Welcome Carmania! I hope that you enjoy it! It is nice to read with others and get their perspectives on things, it helps me quite a bit!
A schedule is really helpful with the longer books, I only have a Kindle edition-does anyone have the actual book? If so, we could just split it up similar to the book. I will start with a discussion thread for Chpts 1-10 and when we get the actual breakup of the book then I can fine tune it from there.

[Casceil]

I have the book. It is divided into eight sections, which are called "Books."

Book 1 Miss Brooke
Book 2 Old and Young (Starts with Chapter 13)
Book 3 Waiting for Death (Starts with Chapter 23)
Book 4 Three Love Problems (Chapter 34)
Book 5 The Dead Hand (Chapter 43)
Book 6 The Widow and the Wife (Chapter 54)
Book 7 Two Temptations (Chapter 63)
Book 8 Sunset and Sunrise (Chapter 72)

The books appear to be roughly similar lengths in pages (none particularly long or short). I think Middlemarch was originally published in installments, so it makes sense that the installments would be similar lengths.

[Shawn]

Thought I'd share this link to a character relationship mind-map for all the different characters throughout the story. This is helping me remember his who as the chapters move on.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll...