Catching up on Classics (and lots more!) discussion

Zoe wrote: "Nargus wrote: "So Jackie and I are on board for a buddy read of The Woman in White in May and Fahrenheit 451 in June ... would anyone else be interested? :)

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I'm up f..."

Fantastic! :) we shall have lots of fun reading and discussing these books

Yes, count me in for Woman in a White! I have been wanting to read it for some time

Nargus and I are reading Heart of Darkness together in June. It is a very short book, so might fit in to even a busy schedule. If anyone else would like to join, we would be delighted to have you!

Sara wrote: "Nargus and I are reading Heart of Darkness together in June. It is a very short book, so might fit in to even a busy schedule. If anyone else would like to join, we would be delighted t..."

I can do that one too. :)

I am looking to read Gone With the Wind over the summer- mid June thru mid August when I'm not on a school schedule- and would like to read about 100 pages a week. Looking for anyone who would like to join me thanks!

Great Zoe...we'll see you there.

If no one is interested in Gone With the Wind due to length, I'm also interested in buddy reading Dr Zhivago. Let me know if you're interested.

It is looking good for me for the Woman in White for May.

Bat-Cat wrote: "It is looking good for me for the Woman in White for May."

Awesome, I'm looking forward to that!

Brina even i was thinking of GWTW for quite some tine now . When do ypu plan for it?

Ankit over the summer. Aiming for 100 pages a week.

Done . ! I too would not want to rush through it . Its a classic . I would want to enjoy evey bit of it .

Bat-Cat wrote: "It is looking good for me for the Woman in White for May."

Yay :)

Thanks Ankit. I will be starting Gone With the Wind the third week of June. Anyone else who would like is free to join in.

Jackie wrote: "Bat-Cat wrote: "It is looking good for me for the Woman in White for May."

Awesome, I'm looking forward to that!"

Me too.

I would definitely be up for that in June!

Thanks Ini looking forward.

Who'd be interested in a buddy read of A Game of Thrones? Or the whole series if you're up for it ;).
I've kind of given up hope of it ever winning the polls. This month it stands a chance with the start of season six, but I also believe that this is its only real chance.

I really want to read A Game of Thrones. I've had so many 'big' classics so far this year that it keeps getting pushed. But so far June doesn't appear to have any "must read" group reads, but I've got 2 big new releases: End of Watch(496 pages) and Born of Legend (500-700 pages depending on format) so I may try to tackle AGoT in July.

I would be up to a discussion at any time. I've read the five books thrice so far...

Phil wrote: "Who'd be interested in a buddy read of A Game of Thrones? Or the whole series if you're up for it ;).
I've kind of given up hope of it ever winning the polls. This month it stands a c..."

Maybe....but I do have a lot of other commitments so not sure I'll have the time. I have watched all the series so far and have the box set, but still haven't even read the first book! I'll see if anyone else wants to join in and might follow along and be persuaded to read if I can find time.

I think we'd be really happy to have you!

With me it was the same. I started binge watching - just per chance - when season 3 was out, then read all the books and continued with season 4 as my first season on schedule.

I watched the first episode of season 6 last night, which I enjoyed. I'm not sure how I'd feel about the books having already watched the series. It isn't my usual genre, as I'm neither a fantasy or historical fiction reader. Hmm, I'll have to see. When are you thinking of starting?

I watched the first season of GOT then went back and read the books. The first book I honestly think is the most important to read because there are certain detials that may be important later that did not quite come through in the show.

I don't know, really. I'd be ready to start any time! So the ball is totally in your court.

I'm not sure if there is any most important book. They all contain so much depth and details. Besides, I'd be careful with the first one, because when Martin wrote that he had planned a completely different series. So there might be foreshadowing which will never (fully) realise itself.

Phil wrote: "I don't know, really. I'd be ready to start any time! So the ball is totally in your court.

I'm not sure if there is any most important book. They all contain so much depth and details. Besides, ..."

Oh, I didn't know that about the first book! I just thought Ned's chapters were interesting concerning Jon. (Don't want go give any theories away!)

Brina I would be interested in reading Gone with the Wind over the summer. when do you plan to start?

Holly wrote: "Brina I would be interested in reading Gone with the Wind over the summer. when do you plan to start?"

I would like to join. I have started but it is my goal to finish it this year. The buddy read would be great!

@Ciera:
https://warsandpoliticsoficeandfire.w...

@ Holly and Cosmic- my kids get out of school for the summer June 17. Does a June 20 start date work for you. I'm aiming for 100 pages a week. Would love for you to join.

June 20 works great for me! thanks for including me:)

Great, Holly, looking forward. I will make a separate topic closer to the date.

Nathan wrote: "Does anyone want to read Big Sur by Jack Kerouac?

I've read The Dharma Bums and On the Road, but both were about a decade ago. I'm curious to see if I still enjoy his st..."

Greetings Nathan! I too read On the Road a number of years ago. I really enjoyed it at the time, but haven't read anything by Kerouac since then. I'd be willing to read Big Sur, and am also flexible on the start date. How about mid to late May?

I have just been working on organizing my reading life (as best I can) for the next couple of months based on the latest election results and have decided that I very well may not have the time to participate in the group read of The Woman in White ( much to my chagrin). If I end up getting through my books faster than I imagine ;-) I will definitely jump in. I just wanted to let you know so that you weren't counting on/ expecting comments from me. Happy reading and good luck!!!

It's okay Bat-Cat! We hope to see you if you can! So is is participating in the Women in White buddy read this month?

Ciera wrote: "It's okay Bat-Cat! We hope to see you if you can! So is is participating in the Women in White buddy read this month?"

I hope to participate, but probably start reading somewhere middle of this month :)

That's okay, Bat-Cat! You're so sweet. Like Ciera said, feel free to jump in when you can! :)

Yes, I'm keen on reading it. I don't want it to be a very interrupted read - this week is busy, but hoping to pick it up soon!

This is the no-spoilers thread, with my little comment indicating the May Buddy read, and my excitement for it, haha (btw, it has arrived - nice bumpy feature on the cover too): https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Nargus and everyone else who's joining in, I really hope you enjoy The Woman in White, I found it a very worthwhile read and liked it much more than I expected to.

I have never heard of The Woman in White, but it sounds awesome.

I thoroughly enjoyed The Woman in White. Wish I had the time to read it again with you guys. I will pop in and see what your impressions are. May is hell month for me, but maybe things will ease up before June.

I can read it after I finish to kill a mockingbird. Can I still join?

Brina wrote: "I can read it after I finish to kill a mockingbird. Can I still join?"

Of course Brina! I have to finish my finals this week and move into my apartment. But next week I will be on vacation and hopefully start it!

I have other commitments but will try to start next week too.

❆ Crystal ❆ wrote: "I have never heard of The Woman in White, but it sounds awesome."

It is good.

Brina wrote: "I can read it after I finish to kill a mockingbird. Can I still join?"

The more the merrier. Feel free to join when you can, Brina :) ^ hope you enjoy reading TKAM in the mean time!

Pink wrote: "Nargus and everyone else who's joining in, I really hope you enjoy The Woman in White, I found it a very worthwhile read and liked it much more than I expected to."

Thanks, Pink! :)

For those joining in on the buddy read of The Woman in White, these are the two threads:

The Woman in White - NO Spoilers
The Woman in White - Spoilers

Or, feel free to favorite the page here so that it's easy to get to.

I'll look at the library today to see if they have it.

Nargus wrote: "For those joining in on the buddy read of The Woman in White, these are the two threads:

The Woman in White - NO Spoilers
The Woman in White - Spoilers

Or, feel free to favorite the p..."

Thanks for organizing it!

So.... Are we doing Moby Dick in June?