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Heather
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Apr 19, 2015 02:54AM
Count me in... Starting at the end of May sounds good to me. Then I can make it my holiday read!!!
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Me! Me! I have nominated it twice and so sad it has never made it. I also want to read Kakfa on The Shore so I'm pleased that won but I would love to join a readalong.
End of May sounds great. I'm on holiday then as well, Heather!
End of May sounds great. I'm on holiday then as well, Heather!
Heather wrote: "Me! Me! I have nominated it twice and so sad it has never made it. I also want to read Kakfa on The Shore so I'm pleased that won but I would love to join a readalong.End of May sounds great. I'm..."
Sounds like this is going to be a good readalong! I'll set it up for the end of May, but we can be quite relaxed about it, if some want to read it early or later.
Shirley wrote: "Heather wrote: "Me! Me! I have nominated it twice and so sad it has never made it. I also want to read Kakfa on The Shore so I'm pleased that won but I would love to join a readalong.End of May s..."
Great! I will add it to both the May & June readalong lists.
Okay, I'll see if I can get it for my kindle. If I can I'll join you all for the read of NYT.Edited To add, okay I'm in! I'm looking forward to it.
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Read it too many times to pick it up again. But it's definitly a great book. Enjoy
I've decided I'd like to read/re-read some novels by Carol Shields, probably from mid-July or August. Would anyone like to join me in this? I was thinking people could choose whichever book they fancied, rather than it being a specific book.
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Yep, sounds good to me too Greg. I'm so looking forward to this one.
Till, I've always meant to read Shields and I think I have something by her lying around. I will try, but my reading plans often go south quickly depending on Kait's moods.
I'm thinking of reading Home by Marilynne Robinson - I know Jenny and Laura said they were interested, too. Shall we set up a readalong, if so - when? I was thinking of July?
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Shirley wrote: "I'm thinking of reading Home by Marilynne Robinson - I know Jenny and Laura said they were interested, too. Shall we set up a readalong, if so - when? I was thinking of..."Strange, I just came across this book yesterday and added it to my tbr, but am I right in thinking this continues on from Gilead, or uses the same place and characters? I won't be joining your readalong in July, but it would be good to know for the future if this one can be read alone.
Pink wrote: "Shirley wrote: "I'm thinking of reading Home by Marilynne Robinson - I know Jenny and Laura said they were interested, too. Shall we set up a readalong, if so - when? I..."I read them in the back to front order, Pink, and that worked fine for me. I preferred Home.
Oh that's good to know Gill, as I preferred the sound of this one. Thanks :)
Excellent, I will ask Leslie to add to the upcoming readalongs. Pink, hope you enjoy reading both Gilead and Home - you can still join us for Home if you want?
I will if I have time in July. Thanks Shirley :)
Is anybody intending to read Seiobo There Below? I'm astonished to see that my library is going to get a digital copy of this, and I'm first on the waiting list for it. I'm not sure that it's going to be a feel-good read though.
Gill, I have it on my tbr shelf. Laszlo for me was a challenge with War & War, but find this one quite interesting. When were you planning to read?
Well I'm not sure Cathie. It looks on the library website as if they've ordered the e-copy, but it's not reached them yet (same for Satantango). So I'm hoping they'll have it soon and I can get started. When does it suit you?
I will submit request from my library...thinking July, but let's see when the book is received. Hope others would like to read as well.
Cathie wrote: "I will submit request from my library...thinking July, but let's see when the book is received. Hope others would like to read as well."That sounds good to me, Cathie.
Gill wrote: "Is anybody intending to read Seiobo There Below? I'm astonished to see that my library is going to get a digital copy of this, and I'm first on the waiting list for it. I'm not sure..."I am! I am not sure if I can manage July, but let me know when you start, I will see if I can get hold of a copy.
Ooh, Jenny, I thought if I mentioned an obscure to me mid-European author you'd be along soon!
It sounds interesting. Will see if I can join as I'm looking for lots to read in July.
On that note, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan didn't win our July group read poll but I will still be reading it. If anybody wants to join in, let me know
On that note, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan didn't win our July group read poll but I will still be reading it. If anybody wants to join in, let me know
I've just started reading How to be both if anyone is interested in joining me. I'll be finished soon, but it would be good to discuss this book no matter which month.
Gill wrote: "Ooh, Jenny, I thought if I mentioned an obscure to me mid-European author you'd be along soon!"LOL. Darn it. You have me all figured out! ;)
I really like the one I've just read by him, so I will gladly read another.
Pink wrote: "I've just started reading How to be both if anyone is interested in joining me. I'll be finished soon, but it would be good to discuss this book no matter which month."I'd love to try this but am a bit over committed at the moment - but would like to discuss once I get to it! I think her books are good for discussion.
Shirley wrote: "Pink wrote: "I've just started reading How to be both if anyone is interested in joining me. I'll be finished soon, but it would be good to discuss this book no matter which month."..."Ditto, Pink. I'm not sure when I'll get to it though.
Shirley and Gill, I'm exactly the same. I'd really like to join in with the readalongs of Home and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan but I won't have time. I won't set up a read along for How to be both as everyone seems a bit over committed right now, but perhaps you can read and discuss it later.
I received my copy of
. It's a pretty thick read, in small print, with Krasznahorkai's-signature long paragraphs. With other reads for the rest of the month, I can begin sometime in July.
OK, who's up for a Readalong of Ulysses?, starting in January 2016, to be completed by Bloomsday, June 16th. Angela and I are having withdrawal symptoms from the last Readalong of this book, so are re-reading it next year. Everyone is welcome, it was much more fun last time than I expected!
Cathie wrote: "I received my copy of . It's a pretty thick read, in small print, with Krasznahorkai's-signature long paragraphs. With other reads for the rest of the month..."
If I can keep my copy out from the library, I'll join you then, Cathy. I'll see if that works ok at the end of this month.
I will think about it, Gill. I definitely want to read this in my lifetime and with an enthusiastic group sounds best. It depends if I can fit it in next year
Heather , yes , reading it with this great group of people was the best ! That's why I'm interested in a read . I know you have busy schedules but hope you can join in .
Gill wrote: "Cathie wrote: "I received my copy of . It's a pretty thick read, in small print, with Krasznahorkai's-signature long paragraphs. With other reads for the re..."
You received your copy already?
Cathie wrote: "Gill wrote: "Cathie wrote: "I received my copy of . It's a pretty thick read, in small print, with Krasznahorkai's-signature long paragraphs. With other rea..."
I've got it as an ebook from the library Cathie. I can only keep it out for 3 weeks, but I may be able to renew it. I've got other stuff I need to finish reading before I start it.
Okay. Hope you can renew - I'm not even sure 3 weeks will be enough! This will be fun!
I have been thinking of finally tackling Ulysses, but would like to read it [more like would need to read it] with a group. Good to know you are thinking of reading it!Gill wrote: "OK, who's up for a Readalong of Ulysses?, starting in January 2016, to be completed by Bloomsday, June 16th. Angela and I are having withdrawal symptoms from the last Readalong of thi..."
Johanna wrote: "I have been thinking of finally tackling Ulysses, but would like to read it [more like would need to read it] with a group. Good to know you are thinking of reading it!Gill wrote: "OK, who's up fo..."
Glad you are joining us, Johana. It will be fun!
Gill wrote: "OK, who's up for a Readalong of Ulysses?, starting in January 2016, to be completed by Bloomsday, June 16th. Angela and I are having withdrawal symptoms from the last Readalong of thi..."Me! You know I'll join you and Angela in this, Gill. :D
ETA: I think I'll fit The Odyssey into my reading before January, too. It's been a few years since I've read this and it can only help with the connections, I think.
Petra wrote: "Gill wrote: "OK, who's up for a Readalong of Ulysses?, starting in January 2016, to be completed by Bloomsday, June 16th. Angela and I are having withdrawal symptoms from the last Rea..."I knew you'd be along, Petra! See what you started last year! Yes, I read the Odyssey earlier this year.
Heather wrote: "I will think about it, Gill. I definitely want to read this in my lifetime and with an enthusiastic group sounds best. It depends if I can fit it in next year"Most of it was a much easier read than I expected, Heather. We are certainly enthusiastic!
Gill wrote: "I knew you'd be along, Petra! See what you started last year! Yes, I read the Odyssey earlier this year. ..."LOL! Blame Angela. She mentioned wanting to read it and I just jumped on the bandwagon to coax her along since I wanted a reread. Hahaha....look where we are now! :D
Haha , there's enough blame to go around ! I didn't think I'd be interested in reading it again but I think I got excited when I realized it was June 16th the other day. Yes , on your spoiler, Petra . We won't tell them !
Sandy wrote: "Pink and I are planning to read The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins in August if anyone would like to join us."I was planning to read it in July on a trip, but I could push it to august.
I have a question for those of you who have already read Ulysses: is it important, or necessary, to read the Odyssey first?
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