All About Books discussion

Beth wrote: "So, several people (Leslie, Jim, Esther, Pink, maybe Greg?) previously said they might want to join me for The Aeneid in May. I'm checking in to see what people think and if that' s a ..."

I am interested though life may put a kibosh on my plans. I thought I had kept my Latin/English version from school but I can't find it so I have downloaded a version.

I would prefer a slow to moderate pace.

Esther wrote: "Beth wrote: "So, several people (Leslie, Jim, Esther, Pink, maybe Greg?) previously said they might want to join me for The Aeneid in May. I'm checking in to see what people think and ..."

I would have never immagined that someone could really be interested in reading Virgil!!!! I had to read it - as all Italians have to, at least those attending a grammar school. But it is definitly - at least in my opinion - to be compared to Omer's works.
I'll follow with keen interest a discussion on this, but I'm definitly not going to pick it up again!!!

I think that I will join you Beth but, instead of rereading my copy, getting the Robert Fagles translation from the library.

Beth -- I picked up my copy of the Fagles' translation of The Aeneid from the library yesterday so I am ready to start whenever you are. Have you started a readalong thread for it?

Would anyone be interested in Cat's Eye next month?

Would anyone like to join me in reading the glass spare by Lauren destefano, a breathe of front by alyxandra Harvey , the kybalion by three initiates or Lord of shadows by Cassandra clare

Would anyone like to join me reading War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy? I'm ashamed at this point, that I've been planning to read this for close to four years.

Raul wrote: "Would anyone like to join me reading War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy? I'm ashamed at this point, that I've been planning to read this for close to four years."

I absolutely adore this historical tome! Hope you'll find someone to read with you :)

Alice wrote: "Raul wrote: "Would anyone like to join me reading War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy? I'm ashamed at this point, that I've been planning to read this for close to four years."
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I hope so too. It requires commitment especially because of it's volume so I hope someone else wants to read it too.

I have already read it. Don't be scared of the lenght of the book, it is more flowing as you think. I had only some problems with a couple of parts dedicated to the battles because they were boring for me.
I hope you will find a buddy-reader, otherwise, as said, don't be afraid of the lenght.

Raul, I read it as a group read in another GR group, and I agree that having someone reading along helps a lot. I was intimidated, too, but it was easier that way. The group was an Italian one, otherwise I would have given you the link to the discussion. I hope someone wants to read with you!

Thank you for the advice dely and Marina :)

Raul- I am interested in reading it but probably not until January! When are you wanting to start it - now? I’m committed to getting through the Lord of the Rings and Don Quixote first. There is just not enough time to read everything! Sigh...the life of a book addict.

Raul wrote: "Would anyone like to join me reading War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy? I'm ashamed at this point, that I've been planning to read this for close to four years."

Raul, If you would like to read it with a group, The Great American Read GR group just started reading it this month.

Pam – Thank you a lot of the group read recommendation but I can't start reading the book this month. I have found a partner to help me read so I think I'll be fine. Thanks a lot and good readings.

Anyone interested in a buddy read of The Sense of an Ending (Julian Barnes) or Plainsong (Kent Haruf)?

Greg wrote: "Anyone interested in a buddy read of The Sense of an Ending (Julian Barnes) or Plainsong (Kent Haruf)?"

Greg, I read Plainsong two years ago and loved it. I love everything by Kent Haruf. I gave the book to a friend so I no longer have it. Otherwise, I would have joined you.

Tamara wrote: "Greg wrote: "Anyone interested in a buddy read of The Sense of an Ending (Julian Barnes) or Plainsong (Kent Haruf)?"

Greg, I read [book:Pl..."

Ok, thanks Tamara. Good to know that you loved it!

I was going to begin reading NOS4A2 by Joe Hill 4/1...AMC series release this year! Anyone interested in joining me next month...er, rather in a few days? :)

I had no takers for NOS4A2. Anyone interested in doing a readalong for The Fountainhead? :)

Cathie wrote: "I had no takers for NOS4A2. Anyone interested in doing a readalong for The Fountainhead? :)

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Cathie, nominations for the classic group read are coming up. Why don't you save that for then?

Alannah wrote: "Cathie wrote: "I had no takers for NOS4A2. Anyone interested in doing a readalong for The Fountainhead? :)

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Cathie, nominations for the classic ..."

OK! :)

Cathie wrote: "Alannah wrote: "Cathie wrote: "I had no takers for NOS4A2. Anyone interested in doing a readalong for The Fountainhead? :)

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Cathie, nominations ..."

I will have it set up over the weekend.

Nidhi Kumari and I are going to read Ulysses together anyone want to join us?
Can someone explain how to set up a separate thread for this book?

Nidhi and Connie, here's a link to our past 3 readalongs of Ulysses: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... .
We had a terrific discussion and there are a lot of good references listed.
I'm sure many will drop in to comment and perhaps read a specific episode when you comment in the thread.

I'm looking forward to both your thoughts & ideas of this read.

Many many thanks Petra for this precious link, I am really excited to read the posts as we proceed.

I'm glad to see the thread reactivated, Nidhi.

Do let us know which episodes you & Connie are reading. Some of us might reread an episode or two and join in.

Connie wrote: "Nidhi Kumari and I are going to read Ulysses together anyone want to join us?
Can someone explain how to set up a separate thread for this book?"

Connie, for new thread on this topic; Go to main discussion page, link: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/list_...

Up top to the right of the middle you'll see 'New topic', press enter here. You will be shown: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/new?c...

Your topic will be 'Ulysses Readalong Sept '19' or something like that.

The folder will be 'Readlongs'

Add whatever comment you want, perhaps who is reading it with you.

Then hit 'Post'

We were thinking of reading Homage to Catalonia in April. Who's interested?
I can open a thread this week end if there are still people keen in this readng

I’m still interested Laura

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

Here's the thread, for all who's interested

I might be willing to join you in Atlas Shrugged but I have a couple of other long books planned for May already. Would you be willing to wait until June?

Great - sounds like a plan! If you don't hear from me by the end of May, send me a reminder message.

Leslie wrote: "I might be willing to join you in Atlas Shrugged but I have a couple of other long books planned for May already. Would you be willing to wait until June?"

I didn't know this book; I've read the description in here and I have to say I'm curious; I've managed to find it and therefore call me when you sart reading it; I'd love to join

Great Laura!

See you then!!!

Count me in too! I read this book many years ago and it became a favourite. Wanted to read it again and have been trying to listen to the audiobook but keep falling asleep and waking up many chapters later. Will give it another go.

I have set up a readalong thread for us:

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

I would love to do a read along with someone to discuss chapters we read and such. I prefer horror, crime, etc. but willing to any suggestions?

Sitka wrote: "I would love to do a read along with someone to discuss chapters we read and such. I prefer horror, crime, etc. but willing to any suggestions?"

I have a few I’m reading in my list that suitable

Natalie Daniels - Too Close
Cass Green - Don’t you cry
Clare Boyd - Three secrets
Deborah Masson - Hold you’re tongue
Caroline Mitchell - The perfect mother
Shalini Boland - One of us is lying
Adele Parks - Just my luck
Dreda say Mitchell - Spare room

I would like a buddy read/read along for a very short book The Wave

Jennifer wrote: "I would like a buddy read/read along for a very short book The Wave"

I have too much on my plate at the moment but maybe others would be interested. What sort of book is it? A brief description might help folks decide.

the Wave by Todd Strasser. This is 135 pg and YA.

This story is so important with what has happened lately. It is an experiment that happened in California when kids couldn’t believe people followed Nazi. COVID is bad but how do we prevent the thinking that humanity in trouble many times throughout history.

I’m planning to read The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr., starting some time in the next month or so, and would love to do it as a readalong. Anyone interested?

spoko wrote: "I’m planning to read The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr., starting some time in the next month or so, and would love to do it as a readalong. Anyone interested?"

Sure, I'm up for it.

Jennifer wrote: "I would like a buddy read/read along for a very short book The Wave"
I wouldn't mind doing a read along/buddy read.

Charbel wrote: "spoko wrote: "I’m planning to read The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr., starting some time in the next month or so, and would love to do it as a readalong. Anyone interested?"

Sure, I..."

Sorry about the delayed response, Charbel—do you have any preference about when we start?

spoko wrote: "Charbel wrote: "spoko wrote: "I’m planning to read The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr., starting some time in the next month or so, and would love to do it as a readalong. Anyone inter..."

I would be interested in joining too if it can be toward the end of the month. The book looks interesting!

I may join but in February.

How about starting like the 24th of this month? I have one other person reading with me, who wants to start before the end of the month, but hopefully this is late enough to accommodate most of us?