*NEW* Buddy Reads Introduction

[Johanna]

Anyone interested in a buddy read of one of these books? Not this month but a little later.

[Kara]

I was already planning to read To Kill a Mockingbird in October. It'd be fun to do with you!

[Johanna]

Yes! Have you read it before?

[Kara]

I "read" it 8th grade English class, but I'm pretty sure I just skimmed it. I don't remember a thing.

[Johanna]

ok :)

[mussolet]

I would love to join in "To Kill a Mockingbird", if my grandma returns it to me by the start date. All those relatives stealing my books...

[Johanna]

Hehe, I am in no hurry and I have a copy of my own so I can read when ever.

[Kelsi]

Johanna wrote: "

Anyone interested in a buddy read of one of these books? Not this month but a little later."

"Madame Bovary" for sure! I bought it last year and never got around to it. Maybe end of October or November?

[Johanna]

Ooh yes, that would be great! :) I have quite a few of these classics just hanging around on my bookshelf, and want to get some of them read instead of reading new books I buy only.

[Ana]

i am in for some classics budy read. i have just started to kill a mocking bird but the other one mentioned and a lot more i haven't read

[Ana]

i will join you on reading The Lies of Locke Lamora too

[Kara]

Anyone interested in reading Outlander in October? Lauren and I were talking about it, and we both have it on our TBRs but could really use the extra push to get going on it. Anyone want to join?

[Kelsi]

Such a good book! Enjoy. I read up til the 4th book in the series and stopped because the story lost me. I will definitely discuss it though.

[Ana]

i would like to join

[Jan]

I would love to read outlander in October. This book is also on my to read list I bought the fiery cross and an echo in the bone at the library today for a real bargain!!!

[Ashley]

Ok, so it looks like (let me know if I am mistaken please!)

October:
Johanna/Kara/SilverRaindrops: To Kill a Mockingbird
Kara/Lauren/Ana/Jan: Outlander

November:
Johanna/Kelsi: Madame Bovary

I may join in Outlander & Madame Bovary! Will have to see how my reading list pans out, but I have both of these books. :)

[Kara]

We're also doing the The Lies of Locke Lamora as a group read for October, right?

[Ashley]

Yes, I have made a thread for that one as well. :)

[Kara]

Thanks, Ashley!

[Nathan]

So, it's been suggested (*cough* demanded -LoL) that I read Life of Pi. ;) I'm going to read it in December. Any one want to buddy for it?

[Johanna]

Hehe, finally! :)

[Christina]

I just downloaded Life of Pi, I'd be up for reading it with you =)

[Ashley]

Am I correct that we only have 1 buddy read for November? I am about to make buddy read threads for November, sooo if you have anymore books you'd like to buddy read let me know! :)

[Nathan]

Christina wrote: "I just downloaded Life of Pi, I'd be up for reading it with you =)"

Excellent, Christina! Anyone else want in?? ;)

[Ashley]

I would Trevor, but I read it a while back and only gave it 2 stars. I don't want to be a downer, and just have no interest in even trying to read it again, lol.

[Nathan]

haha, no big deal. ;)

[Lilac]

I'll join you for Life of Pi too. :)

[Nathan]

Lilac wrote: "I'll join you for Life of Pi too. :)"

Awesome! :D The more the merrier.

[April Lyn]

Trevor wrote: "So, it's been suggested (*cough* demanded -LoL) that I read Life of Pi. ;) I'm going to read it in December. Any one want to buddy for it?"

bahahaha. You will love it.

..probably. :)

I have been trying to read The Book Thief forever, and was really hoping to have it read by end of year. Anyone care to read it w/ me?

[Ashley]

April Lyn wrote: "Trevor wrote: "So, it's been suggested (*cough* demanded -LoL) that I read Life of Pi. ;) I'm going to read it in December. Any one want to buddy for it?"

bahahaha. You will love it.

..probably...."

April Lyn, that book is amazing! Since I read it so recently though, I won't be able to join a buddy read. :(

[Ashley]

Would anyone like to read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks with me? November or December is fine with me. :)

[Alia]

hi guys !! I have a list of books I want to read but I think it will be more fun if I read with someone .. so if anyone interested in reading A monster calls , miss peregrine's home for peculiar children , an abundance of kathereines , catch-22 , miss audley's secret or seraphina please inform me :) !

[Kara]

Omg, Ashley! I'm sorry--I completely missed that. I'd love to read Henrietta Lacks with you in December.

Aly, Seraphina looks awesome, and I noticed that a bunch of other members have it on their shelves. Let's read that one!

[Ashley]

So, I am going to make 2 buddy reads for December!

Henrietta Lacks and Seraphina.

Let me know if anyone has any other buddy reads. I will be making the threads next week. :)

[Nathan]

Ashley wrote: "So, I am going to make 2 buddy reads for December!

Henrietta Lacks and Seraphina.

Let me know if anyone has any other buddy reads. I will be making the threads next week. :)"

You forgot about my Life of Pi buddy read! With Christina and Lilac

[Ashley]

So sorry, Trevor! Will add that one to my list!

Yay! 3 buddy reads. Lets keep it up. :)

[April Lyn]

Aly22 wrote: "hi guys !! I have a list of books I want to read but I think it will be more fun if I read with someone .. so if anyone interested in reading A monster calls , miss peregrine's home for peculiar ch..."

Catch 22 is on my list too. I've had that book for 5 years come this Christmas :S

[Alia]

April Lyn -

whoa you should start reading it as soon as possible . you won't end up reading it that way xP. I'm pretty excited for it :) , we can partner up and read it for the TBR twins whenever if you want :D

[April Lyn]

Let's do this thing, Aly!! Start Catch 22 December 1st-ish?

[Alia]

alright :D ! I heard its funny , I'm really in need for some good laughs !

[Ashley]

I will set you girls up a Buddy Read thread for Catch 22 just in case you aren't paired up in the TBR Twins thread. :) If you are, let me know and I will delete your Buddy Reads thread.

[Melissa]

I'm in for Seraphina and Life of Pi

[Toni]

I am in for Seraphina

[April Lyn]

Aly22 wrote: "alright :D ! I heard its funny , I'm really in need for some good laughs !"

I had no idea it was funny. Now I'm more excited!

Ashley wrote: "I will set you girls up a Buddy Read thread for Catch 22 just in case you aren't paired up in the TBR Twins thread. :) If you are, let me know and I will delete your Buddy Reads thread."

We aren't twins. The BR thread will be perfect. Thank you :)

[Ashley]

I have gotten it all set up for you. Enjoy your Buddy Read! :)

[April Lyn]

Ashley wrote: "I have gotten it all set up for you. Enjoy your Buddy Read! :)"

I just saw that! Thanks so much :)

[Ashley]

@ Melissa: I got you added to the Life of Pi thread.

@ Melissa and Toni: Seraphia is our group buddy read so feel free to discuss as you read. :)

[Ana]

i had a rough couple of months but now i am 'back in bussines' :) so how are we starting the year 2013 ?
i am thinking about something optimistic, happy ending maybe a little christmasy but i can't put my finger on it what do you say?

[Ashley]

Hi Ana! I'm sorry you have had a rough couple of months, but sure are glad you are back with us! We don't have any books suggested for Buddy Reads in January. Would you like to suggest one? :)

I think I am going to suggest A Game of Thrones. This is one of the many big books in the Goodreads 100 Challenge we have. This book is a little out of my comfort zone, so who wants to tackle this one with me, haha.

[Nathan]

You know, I've heard good things about A Game of Thrones... but if The Hunger Games was too intense for me, I'm pretty sure I couldn't handle it! haha ;) hope somebody joins you, Ashley!