All About Books discussion

I also have the book (on Kindle). Mid February works for me.

I'll set up a thread.

Charbel wrote: "Thinking of reading Confessions by Augustine of Hippo. Anyone interested?"

This is on my TBR and I'm thinking of reading it soon. I'm not too good at sticking to the time frames of these readalongs, but I'll definitely read it and post my thoughts when I've read it, although it may be after everyone else has posted!

Gail wrote: "Charbel wrote: "Thinking of reading Confessions by Augustine of Hippo. Anyone interested?"

This is on my TBR and I'm thinking of reading it soon. I'm not too good at ..."

There's no particular time frame Gail so don't worry! You can find the thread here.

Thanks, Charbel.

I read this 20 years ago. I was very glad to have read it. I was educating myself about books on the Great Books courses. Because of it, I began to question what religion was. I subsequently took Comparative Religions, History of Christianity, etc. I am now an atheist. I am so glad to have read this book.

Love that Leslie! :)

Serendipity in action -- it showed up in my Facebook feed today :)

Brilliant Leslie! I've always loved that quote.

Great quote, Leslie - I have never heard that one before!

Great quote indeed!

Leslie, when would you like to schedule our Affinity readalong? I'm happy to do it whenever suits you.

Alannah wrote: "Leslie, when would you like to schedule our Affinity readalong? I'm happy to do it whenever suits you."

I put in my request at the library but there are a few people ahead of me so I probably won't get a copy for a while. Let's plan on mid-month & I will let you know if the book comes in earlier (or later).

Leslie wrote: "Alannah wrote: "Leslie, when would you like to schedule our Affinity readalong? I'm happy to do it whenever suits you."

I put in my request at the library but there are a few people ahead of me so..."

That's fine. :)

Diane and Jaytee- Are you still interested in reading The Tennis Partner. I am thinking of starting next weekend but am going to set up the thread now

Heather, yes I'm very interested in reading it and looking forward to it actually. Thank you for setting up the thread. This is my first readalong. A warning though that I am a slow reader. I'll start the book this week.

Jaytee wrote: "Heather, yes I'm very interested in reading it and looking forward to it actually. Thank you for setting up the thread. This is my first readalong. A warning though that I am a slow reader. I'll..."

I'm not very quick either so it should be fine. We can read at our own pace and just use the spoiler tag if you think it's necessary. Start whenever you like and I will aim to start next Monday

Hello fellow fantasy lovers! Would anyone like to read Blood Song by Anthony Ryan ?

Giorgia wrote: "Hello fellow fantasy lovers! Would anyone like to read Blood Song by Anthony Ryan ?"

Hmmm...interesting, that one is on my reading list. When were you thinking about beginning the read? I have a couple on my plate right now, so can't fit in a 580+ page book at the moment, but would place a library hold to make sure I have a copy.

Monica wrote: "Giorgia wrote: "Hello fellow fantasy lovers! Would anyone like to read Blood Song by Anthony Ryan ?"

Hmmm...interesting, that one is on my reading list. When were..."

I was thinking mid April.

Giorgia, mid April would work for me.

Monica wrote: "Giorgia, mid April would work for me."

great ;)

I'm in for Blood Song too :-)

I've been thinking a lot recently about how much I want to re-read The Discworld Novels. In a similar format to Jean's Dickens challenge, I am going to take it very slow and maybe read one novel a month and I would like to try and write some short reviews. If anybody would like to join in with any of these then please let me know!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Heather wrote: "I've been thinking a lot recently about how much I want to re-read The Discworld Novels. In a similar format to Jean's Dickens challenge, I am going to take it very slow and maybe read one novel a ..."

I might have a go at reading another - I tried reading Mort years ago and didn't get very far with it. I think I will try again.

Great idea! I'll definitely join in with some of these! Not the first - I wasn't very taken with that one when I read it, and think he got a lot better. I've only read 3 or 4 though.

If you do a shoutout when a new "section" begins, I'd love to join in Heather. I have thought of you as our enthusiastic Discworld expert for quite a while, so am looking forward to being properly converted! ;)

I will keep it updated on my thread and will shoutout on here when I'm a bit further in! Would be great to have company

Heather wrote: "I've been thinking a lot recently about how much I want to re-read The Discworld Novels. In a similar format to Jean's Dickens challenge, I am going to take it very slow and maybe read one novel a ..."

Since I already have reading more Discworld as a personal challenge, I am sure that I will join in some.

Heather, I'd love to read some Terry Pratchett sometime too! I don't know if I'll have time with everything going on to join now, but if I can find the time, I bet I'd enjoy it!

Greg wrote: "Heather, I'd love to read some Terry Pratchett sometime too! I don't know if I'll have time with everything going on to join now, but if I can find the time, I bet I'd enjoy it!"

I really think you would. Keep an eye on my thread. There are a few which I think would be excellent starting points so when I get to them I will let you know

Thanks so much Heather! :)

Laura, Jenny and I are reading Germinal in May, probably starting around the middle of the month. Would anybody else like to join us with this read?

Gill wrote: "Laura, Jenny and I are reading Germinal in May, probably starting around the middle of the month. Would anybody else like to join us with this read?"

I have added this to the upcoming readalongs list.

Thanks, Leslie. You are on the ball!

With Diane S we were thinking of reading The Silkworm somewhere later this month.
Anyone interested?

LauraT wrote: "With Diane S we were thinking of reading The Silkworm somewhere later this month.
Anyone interested?"

Me! Keep me posted on this.

Colleen wrote: "LauraT wrote: "With Diane S we were thinking of reading The Silkworm somewhere later this month.
Anyone interested?"

Me! Keep me posted on this."

I'll add this to the Upcoming Readalongs list for this month then.

Thanks, Leslie.

THanks Leslie!
I'll open a thread then
Let's say the 20th of April as a starting date?

Sounds great, LauraT

Giorgia wrote: "Hello fellow fantasy lovers! Would anyone like to read Blood Song by Anthony Ryan ?"

Giorgia, is the readalong (with Kiwi) still on for Blood Song in mid-April? I will have a copy from the library this week sometime.

I'm reading other books atm but I'm ready when you are, I have it ready on my kindle :)

yes! I'll set up the thread ;)


edit: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

The New York Trilogy has been nominated in the last three fiction polls - would anyone like to join me in a readalong sometime over the next couple of months?

Shirley wrote: "The New York Trilogy has been nominated in the last three fiction polls - would anyone like to join me in a readalong sometime over the next couple of months?"

Yes, I do!

I'd like to join in on this one.

Count me in as well.

I'll join as well for the New York Trilogy!

That's great, when should we start? Mid May? End of May?