Catching up on Classics (and lots more!) discussion

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It was mentioned a few months ago but I was just wondering whether people were still interested in doing a buddy read of Don Quixote some time in 2017?

Abbey, yep that's right. There will be discussion threads already set up for previous group reads and these can be used to comment for buddy reads too. That way we don't end up with multiple threads for the same book.

Here's a link to the Pride and Prejudice discussions https://www.goodreads.com/group/comme...

I will join a buddy read of Don Quixote. It's been on my TBR for way too long, and now it's on my Bingo card. I'm thinking I'd be ready for it by March at the earliest.

Ellen wrote: "I will join a buddy read of Don Quixote. It's been on my TBR for way too long, and now it's on my Bingo card. I'm thinking I'd be ready for it by March at the earliest."

Great :-) March would probably be the earliest I could manage it as well and there is also a buddy read of The Count of Monte Christo tentitively planned for May and I don't want to be reading both of those at the same time but we can finalise the timing later. I just wanted to gage if there was still any interest.

ditto Don Quixote
March would be fine, but I'm flexible...

Darren wrote: "ditto Don Quixote
March would be fine, but I'm flexible..."

Great, the more merrier :-)

I'm a maybe for Don Quixote. ;-)

Don Quixote was on my Bingo card for 2017 too but I decided to start it now after starting on The Three Musketeers and it referenced Don Qixote right off the bat. Absolutely loving it. It's passionate, funny and just plain fun! I'm reading the Edith Grossman translation and can't imagine a better one for a first reading. It flows so easy. I'm a little over half way through book one.

A lot of us have The Scarlet Pimpernel on our women's century challenge. Anyone interested in a buddy read?

Bat-Cat wrote: "I'm a maybe for Don Quixote. ;-)"

Great, when we firm up a date hopefully you'll have time to join :-)

Sue wrote: "Don Quixote was on my Bingo card for 2017 too but I decided to start it now after starting on The Three Musketeers and it referenced Don Qixote right off the bat. Absolutely loving it. It's passion..."

I'm glad you're enjoying the Edith Grossman translation as that is the one I bought. I did a bit of research on the internet before and heard it was good but hadn't talked to anyone I knew who had physically read it.

Hailee wrote: "Sue wrote: "Don Quixote was on my Bingo card for 2017 too but I decided to start it now after starting on The Three Musketeers and it referenced Don Qixote right off the bat. Absolutely loving it. ..."

Shout out to Edith Grossman! I tried Don Q. multiple times with older translations and never got through it. Grossman's translation is the one that taught me to love Cervantes. Also, the footnotes are excellent.

Brina wrote: "A lot of us have The Scarlet Pimpernel on our women's century challenge. Anyone interested in a buddy read?"

Hi Brina. I'd be interested in reading that book. When were you thinking of starting it?

I'm happy to read on the next month or so if that works for you.

Brina wrote: "A lot of us have The Scarlet Pimpernel on our women's century challenge. Anyone interested in a buddy read?"

I'm in for the Scarlet Pimpernel too.

Susan, I just ordered from library, looking forward!

Brina wrote: "I'm happy to read on the next month or so if that works for you."

Next month sounds good to me! I'm looking forward to it :)

Would anyone like to buddy read A Tale of Two Cities in February?

I think I might join the Scarlet Pimpernel buddy read too. Must check if it fits one of my open bingo squares...I think it might. ;)

Darren wrote: "Phil wrote: "Darren wrote: "long shot, but would anybody be interested in a buddy read of Darconville’s Cat?
."

Finally got my copy today and read the front matter. It's something else. Put me down for starting this book immediately and finishing it never. It looks like a book that will choose its own time.

Those of you who were interested in the War and Peace buddy read can message me with a timeframe that is good for you. I think early- to mid-February will work for me as a starting point but would like to hear from anyone else and accommodate as many people as possible. If I remember correctly, there were several people interested, and there are discussion threads already out there so BONUS!! Happy reading, everyone.

I'll be in for Scarlet Pimpernel buddy read.

Phil wrote: "Darren wrote: "Phil wrote: "Darren wrote: "long shot, but would anybody be interested in a buddy read of Darconville’s Cat?
."

Finally got my copy..."

I've got a friend of mine who lives in San Francisco bringing me a copy across the Pond when she comes to visit at New Year (it's quite difficult/expensive to get hold of in the UK) - can't wait to get it in my grubby little mitts! :oD

Would anyone else be interested in reading The Maltese Falcon as a buddy read in February? Its definitely not going to win the poll.
It was done as a group read before so there is a thread, but it would be more fun to do with other people.

I would be interested in The Maltese Falcon.

If others read it I will. More motivated to read as a group.

Angie wrote: "I would be interested in The Maltese Falcon."

Cool. It seemed to generate interest well enough in the nominations thread, just not enough for the polls so I hoped there would be interest in a BR.
When in the month would work better for you early or mid? We can always adjust the closer we get, but a plan might get more people involved.

Beginning of the month please. Mid month I am reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn with Celeste :)

Brina wrote: "If others read it I will. More motivated to read as a group."

Brina wrote: "Beginning of the month please. Mid month I am reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn with Celeste :)"

Beginning of the month sounds good to me :)

I just read The Maltese Falcon in August. It's a good book! Hope you all enjoy! :)

Loretta wrote: "I just read The Maltese Falcon in August. It's a good book! Hope you all enjoy! :)"

Thanks, Loretta :)
Feel free to chime in on discussions!

Sarah wrote: "Brina wrote: "If others read it I will. More motivated to read as a group."

Brina wrote: "Beginning of the month please. Mid month I am reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn with Celeste :)"

Beginning..."

That works for me.

Looking forward. These first two months of the year are shaping up nicely.

ditto The Maltese Falcon - my copy just arrived in the post the other day!

Darren wrote: "ditto The Maltese Falcon - my copy just arrived in the post the other day!
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Great!

Brina wrote: "Looking forward. These first two months of the year are shaping up nicely."
Agreed! :)

Angie wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Brina wrote: "If others read it I will. More motivated to read as a group."

Brina wrote: "Beginning of the month please. Mid month I am reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn with Celeste ..."
Good!

Sounds like we should have a good group for this!

Shall I add The Maltese Falcon to the list for Feb?

How about Darconvile's Cat? Le Mort d'Arthur? Don Quixote? A Tale of two Cities? War and Peace?

Sorry if I'm losing track, but I can't see any definite plans or dates for these at the moment. We can decide a timeframe later, but just give me a shout if you want anything else added now!

Pink wrote: "Shall I add The Maltese Falcon to the list for Feb?

How about Darconvile's Cat? Le Mort d'Arthur? Don Quixote? A Tale of two Cities? War and Peace?

Sorry if I'm losing track, but I can't see any..."

Yes, please add The Maltese Falcon to the list for February, Pink.
Thanks!

I think for Le Morte d'Arthur: King Arthur and the Legends of the Round Table we are currently leaning towards later March.

Sarah wrote: "Pink wrote: "Shall I add The Maltese Falcon to the list for Feb?

How about Darconvile's Cat? Le Mort d'Arthur? Don Quixote? A Tale of two Cities? War and Peace?

Sorry if I'm losing track, but I ..."

I'd like to join in on a Buddy Read for Le Morte d'Arthur: King Arthur and the Legends of the Round Table. March works for me.

Angie wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Pink wrote: "Shall I add The Maltese Falcon to the list for Feb?

How about Darconvile's Cat? Le Mort d'Arthur? Don Quixote? A Tale of two Cities? War and Peace?

Sorry if I'm losing..."

Great! The more the merrier.
Paula W was the one to bring it up. She's doing War & Peace in February, which is why late March is our tentative plan for this one.

Ok, so I'll add The Maltese Falcon for Feb with links to the existing discussion thread and Le Mort d'Arthur for March, but I won't create a discussion thread for that yet.

It sounds like Paula W wants to start War and Peace in Feb, does this suit other people, or do those interested want a later start? The threads are already there anyway (I'm currently reading and commenting as I go) so you can read it whenever it suits you. I won't include it on the buddy read list until I know a definite month to put it under.

I'm okay for February.

I would like to join the Buddy read for the Maltese Falcon. It has been on my TBR list for a long time. Would be more likely to buckle down and read it if there was a good discussion.

I'll probably join in The Maltese Falcon buddy read also. It's on my list for next year, and has been on my shelf for too long unread.

Pink - re Darconville’s Cat I think there was a general leaning towards later in the year, although after I get my copy in my hands next week I may not be able to restrain myself for too long!
will keep you informed... ;o)

Pink, no buddy found for A Tale of Two Cities. I guess I'll read it on my own!

Darren and Amanda, thanks for keeping me updated. We can try again for dates in the new year, there's no hurry to post everything now, I just didn't want to miss anything :)

I'm really into participating in a buddy read for Darconville's Cat some time this year! It's on my bingo list for a 'new to me' author (and it was recommended by a good friend!).

I would like to buddy read Advise and Consent by Allan Drury-is a Pulitzer Prize winner and very pertinent to todays headlines as is about a controversial secretary of state appointment and the intricacies of the vote in the US Senate. Is quite a long book at 673 pages

We've had interest in the nominations, but apparently not enough for the polls for Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions. Its going to lose the March polls (its currently in 4th, with the book in first having nearly double the number of votes it currently has).
Since its fairly short, would there be interest in doing it as a buddy read?