Catching up on Classics (and lots more!) discussion

Adrian wrote: "One of my Old and New Classic Challenges for this year is Monkey: A Journey to the West, and I have been asked if I wanted to Buddy Read it in April. (mid to the end)
So if anyone els..."

I've got it on my list and could start it in April as well.

Hi Adrian!
yep, I'm still keen for Monkey
mid-April start most likely as I have a feeling my March reads are going to sliiiightly overrun ;o)

I'm starting The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton! Anyone interested in the book?

Allie wrote: "Pink wrote: "A bunch of us are planning on reading Anna Karenina in May, everyone is welcome to join. For those who are interested but don't have the time, a couple of people are also interested in..."

Hehe, thanks! :D

I took a look at the Booklubben list for the 2017 Classics Bingo challenge, and the one that appeals to me most is Pride and Prejudice. I'd like to read it anytime from May on. Would anyone care to join me in a P&P buddy read?

Always, Tadiana! :) :)

Nadia wrote: "I'm starting The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton! Anyone interested in the book?"

Love this book :)

Samanta wrote: "Always, Tadiana! :) :)"

That would be great, Samanta! When would you like to start?

Hi Pink
Could you add Monkey: A Journey to the West (The Whaley translation) to the BR schedule for mid April, I believe there are at least 3 of us keen.
Thanks
Adrian

Nadia wrote: "I'm starting The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton! Anyone interested in the book?"

I just read it in January and absolutely loved it. You're in for a treat!

Nathalie wrote: "Nadia wrote: "I'm starting The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton! Anyone interested in the book?"

I just read it in January and absolutely loved it. You're in for a treat!"

great book

Adrian wrote: "Hi Pink
Could you add Monkey: A Journey to the West (The Whaley translation) to the BR schedule for mid April, I believe there are at least 3 of us keen.
Thanks
Adrian"

Will do :)

I would love to buddy read The Age of Innocence but couldn't start for at least a couple of weeks.

Ta Pink :)

Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ wrote: "I would love to buddy read The Age of Innocence but couldn't start for at least a couple of weeks."

I'd be up for that.

Michele wrote: "I'd be up for that."

Great!

Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ wrote: "Samanta wrote: "Always, Tadiana! :) :)"

That would be great, Samanta! When would you like to start?"

As you said....anytime from May on, until August. I'm going to Andalucia on vacation for two weeks in August and I won't have a 24/7 access to the internet.

Nadia wrote: "I'm starting The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton! Anyone interested in the book?"


Haven't read that in ages. Ugh, you're all giving me so many ideas. Where will I find the time?! :D :D

I'd love to read it but in the summer.

Didn't specify. I can read Age of Innocence in June, July, or early August.

Brina wrote: "Didn't specify. I can read Age of Innocence in June, July, or early August."

Any of those work for me.

I was just double checking that people are still up for buddy reading Don Quioxte in April?

If so, is everybody able to start at the beginning of April?

Anyone able/up for Age of Innocence in June or July so we can plan?

Brina wrote: "Anyone able/up for Age of Innocence in June or July so we can plan?"

Yep, either works for me.

Anyone else who expressed interest?

Brina wrote: "Anyone else who expressed interest?"

It was Nadia who first mentioned it above, but I think she's already started reading. Tadiana also expressed interest :)

Thank you, Pink. But we might have a group for the summer, you never know ;)

Brina wrote: "Anyone else who expressed interest?"

I'm interested, too.

Brina wrote: "Thank you, Pink. But we might have a group for the summer, you never know ;)"

No problem. The discussion threads are already there anyway, so people can start reading and comment any time, not just during a designated buddy read. There's no strict rules :)

While I'm on this thread, I'll post a reminder of the buddy read schedule for March, incase people don't look in both places. I know most of these haven't gone ahead yet, but there's still the option to join in, or they can be rescheduled for later :)

FEBRUARY/ MARCH
War and Peace Link to previous group discussions here

MARCH
Doctor Zhivago Links to previous group discussion here
Le Morte d'Arthur: King Arthur and the Legends of the Round Table
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions Link to buddy read discussion here
The Phantom of the Opera Link to previous group discussion here
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Link to buddy read discussion here

Pink wrote: "While I'm on this thread, I'll post a reminder of the buddy read schedule for March, incase people don't look in both places..."

Ha! Thanks, I was just thinking to myself, "Gotta remember to check both discussions..."

Nadia wrote: "I'm starting The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton! Anyone interested in the book?"

When are you planning to start? I was thinking about reading it in April/ May...

Pink wrote: "A bunch of us are planning on reading Anna Karenina in May, everyone is welcome to join. For those who are interested but don't have the time, a couple of people are also interested in reading this..."

I wouldn't mind joining..I just have to find a copy first!

Did the Doctor Zhivago buddy read happen? I'm hoping to read it--maybe in May--in case anyone still has it on their radar ...

Kathleen wrote: "Did the Doctor Zhivago buddy read happen? I'm hoping to read it--maybe in May--in case anyone still has it on their radar ..."

Nobody else has commented on the buddy read threads for this, so I think it's been forgotten. I planned on reading it, but I picked up the wrong translation, so I have to find another copy. It's in the May polls for our 're-revisit the shelf' group read...currently in 3rd place.

Pink wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "Did the Doctor Zhivago buddy read happen? I'm hoping to read it--maybe in May--in case anyone still has it on their radar ..."

Nobody else has commented on the buddy read threads ..."

Thanks, Pink--I'll wait and see what happens!

I'd like to read The Age of Innocence so I'll be ready either for the buddy reading a couple of weeks later or wait and read it with Brina and Michele in summer.

Pink, When you said you picked up the "wrong translation" for Dr. Zhivago, what were your referring to. The wrong one for the group read or just not the one you prefer. I got the one by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, who from what I've heard are good translators. Is there a better one? I think the group read link is the one by Max Hayward.

If doesn't win, I'd be interested in a buddy read! May would be fine or any month after really.

Susan wrote: "Pink, When you said you picked up the "wrong translation" for Dr. Zhivago, what were your referring to. The wrong one for the group read or just not the one you prefer. I got the one by Richard Pev..."

I'd also love any opinions about translations. I have the Manya Harari/Max Hayward translation.

Susan, I borrowed the Pevear and Volokhonsky edition, who are much praised, heavy weights of Russian translations, though I seem to have avoided their work so far. Not on purpose, it's just worked that way for Russian books I've had on my shelf or have borrowed in the past. I've decided to read the Harari and Hayward translation, largely based on this article. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.th...

Pink wrote: "Susan, I borrowed the Pevear and Volokhonsky edition, who are much praised, heavy weights of Russian translations, though I seem to have avoided their work so far. Not on purpose, it's just worked ..."

Fascinating article, Pink. Thank you!

Pink wrote: "Susan, I borrowed the Pevear and Volokhonsky edition, who are much praised, heavy weights of Russian translations, though I seem to have avoided their work so far. Not on purpose, it's just worked ..."

Thanks Pink.

I'm going to be reading Finnegans Wake starting in about a week's time. I'm reading with a friend and we're planning to take it two chapters per week. If anyone wants to jump on that train here speak-up for Finnegan.

Jon wrote: "I'm going to be reading Finnegans Wake starting in about a week's time. I'm reading with a friend and we're planning to take it two chapters per week. If anyone wants to jump on that t..."

Oh go on then! I'll try and pick up a copy from the library.

Wow!!! Finnegans Wake is tough.
I've always meant to read it some day - after I've found time for Ulysses ... ^^
Have you read the rest of Joyce, or will you just jump in as it goes ... ?

Hang on, which version? I'm seeing A shorter Finnegans wake, edited by Anthony Burgess. A newer restored version (with 9000 corrections or amendments!) which sounds like a possibility, plus the originally published copy. I don't know about the publishing history of this, so I'm not sure which one to plump for. Original, or restored?!

I am almost half way through the voluminous World Without End which has 1014 pages- will take a break and join the Moby Dick discussions.

It seems the restored version is out of print and rather expensive? Though some libraries might have it, I guess ...

Lilly wrote: "It seems the restored version is out of print and rather expensive? Though some libraries might have it, I guess ..."

So it is. Strange as it was only published about 10 years ago, but perhaps there's a reason it's out of print already. They have it for £12.99 on kindle, but I think I'll get the original version on paperback from my library.