Catching up on Classics (and lots more!) discussion

Noor wrote: "Middlemarch anyone?"

I'm tempted. Middlemarch is one of my someday books.

Noor wrote: "Middlemarch anyone?"

I would be interested, Noor.

If you settle on a date, I will add Middlemarch to the schedule.

The discussion thread is HERE

I would definitely want to read Middlemarch, but I know I won’t be able to till later in spring. Reading Bleak House with Dickensian group in February. So if it’d later I will join in.

I’d be interested in Middlemarch too, but for a little bit later as well. Currently already reading a couple of chunksters.

There will be a buddy read of These Is My Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901 in April. Just placing this reminder so anyone interested can plan.

I just barely read that book last month and I loved it! I’ll definitely join in on the discussion! 😃

I'd be interested in reading Middlemarch too, but I'll have to manage my reading plans differently then. Also, I'd have to find a copy. I'll check in from time to time to see what you've all decided.

Veronique and I are planning to read The Far Pavilions in April. Any takers?

Tempting…

Give in, Terry! lol.

I would like to join this April Buddy Read . 😊

Marvelous, Savita.

Thank you , Sara ! 😊

I'm game for The Far Pavilions and Middlemarch.

Do we have a buddy read of Middlemarch? If so, what is the time frame?

Sara wrote: "Do we have a buddy read of Middlemarch? If so, what is the time frame?"

I planned to start Middlemarch sometime in April, then The Second Sex won the long read poll. Plans changed. I can't multitask my reading, especially chunksters.

I can join in the Buddy Read of Middlemarch if it starts in the second half of April or later.

Klowey and I are planning a buddy read of Monkey King: Journey to the West in April, if anyone is interesting to join. It could be later as well.

Anette, I have added your read to the schedule and set up a thread for your discussion. Enjoy.

Monkey King: Journey to the West
Discussion

A reminder that Elkhorn Tavern is scheduled for a read in May, and Stormy Weather in June.

Also, a group consisting of Kathleen, Candi, Terry and myself are reading Sometimes a Great Notion in June. This book was nominated for a long read and did not win, so it can be used for the Long Read-Second or Worse category (for those who are doing the challenge).

Sarah and other mods, may Shirley and I have a buddy read thread in June to read Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt. Everyone is welcome to join in.

I will add it to the schedule, Cynda. If I can possibly get a copy and make room, I would like to join. Just can't be certain.

Sara that would be great! If this helps, I found a audiobook on Hoopla and Scribd.

Thanks.

My library also has Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil on Overdrive (Libby app). I found the Kindle version for $6.99, so I may do that.

Sara wrote: "...a group consisting of Kathleen, Candi, Terry and myself are reading Sometimes a Great Notion in June...."

I'm in - if I don't end up reading it before then.

Cynda wrote: "Sarah and other mods, may Shirley and I have a buddy read thread in June to read Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt. Everyone is we..."

One of my absolute favorites. I highly encourage those who haven't read it to join.

Katy wrote: "Sara wrote: "...a group consisting of Kathleen, Candi, Terry and myself are reading Sometimes a Great Notion in June...."

I'm in - if I don't end up reading it before then."

Hope you can hold out and do it with us, Katy!

Sara wrote: "A reminder that Elkhorn Tavern is scheduled for a read in May, and Stormy Weather in June.

Also, a group consisting of Kathleen, Candi, Terry and myself are reading [b..."

Add me to the buddy read for this please. When are you beginning the novel?

Cynda wrote: "Sarah and other mods, may Shirley and I have a buddy read thread in June to read Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt. Everyone is we..."

I am interested but it will depend on how far I get with my present and scheduled reads. I may not have room.

Sam wrote: "Sara wrote: "A reminder that Elkhorn Tavern is scheduled for a read in May, and Stormy Weather in June.

Also, a group consisting of Kathleen, Candi, Terry and myself a..."

Sam, I assume you mean the read for Sometimes a Great Notion. The discussion starts in June, and I will try to begin reading as close to the first of June as possible. I have posted the thread: HERE
Glad you will be joining us.

You are correct and thank you.

Hello mods,
Wayne and I are going to do a buddy read on The Landlady by Roald Dahl the first two weeks of June. And of course everyone is welcome to join :-)

Irphen may I join in? I see audiobook is available on YouTube, about 20 minutes.

Irphen - I have added it to the schedule and created your thread:
Here

Cynda wrote: "Irphen may I join in? I see audiobook is available on YouTube, about 20 minutes."

Of course!^^ I will be looking forward to see you on the thread then! :-)

Sara wrote: "Irphen - I have added it to the schedule and created your thread:
Here"

Thank you Sara! :-)

I just started A History of Western Philosophy. I read preface and introduction, and I am already like it very much. It was primarily this book that earned Bertrand Russell the 1950 Nobel Prize in literature. He defines philosophy very broadly as what lies between science and theology.

I am planning on reading it slowly. It may take more than the rest of the year. Maybe I will read the Greek philosophers and then take a break. If anyone wants to join me, I can be flexible about the schedule.

I recommend The Life of Greece to you. The last person to whom I recommended this book actually read all 1000+ pages and rated it a 5 star book. Hope you read it too. I haven't so far, but the author, Will Durant, was a scholar in the both the purist and plebian sense of the word.

Luffy wrote: "I recommend The Life of Greece to you. The last person to whom I recommended this book actually read all 1000+ pages and rated it a 5 star book. Hope you read it too. I haven't so far..."

Thank you for the recommendation. Will Durant top most book is The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the World's Greatest Philosophers. One of those listed as most similar to Russell's.

I am enjoying A History of Western Philosophy a lot. It is more funny than I ever imagined.

J_BlueFlower wrote: "Luffy wrote: "I recommend The Life of Greece to you. The last person to whom I recommended this book actually read all 1000+ pages and rated it a 5 star book. Hope you read it too. I ..."

It was a mistake to say the book has '1000+' pages. It has in fact about 700. I mistook its bulk with that of The Age of Faith, another book of the series.

Reminder that there will be a group read of Conrad Richter's Awakening Land trilogy, beginning with The Trees in July, with The Fields in August and The Town in September. I am adding these to the schedule now and will set up the July discussion thread. Hope to see you there!

Since A Cry of Angels, by Jeff Fields, seems to be at the bottom of the list for the Classics voting, I am wondering, would there be interest in Buddy Read for this one? …assuming it makes no giant leaps to the top of the list!

Terry wrote: "Since A Cry of Angels, by Jeff Fields, seems to be at the bottom of the list for the Classics voting, I am wondering, would there be interest in Buddy Read for this one? …assuming it makes no giant..."

I've been wanting to read this one for quite a while. I would be interested.

Great Sue! I could July or August or even September. What works for you? Anyone else?

Oops! KATY! Sorry, I got confused!

I hope you guys do get a buddy read for Cry of Angels. It is one book that I just want to tell everyone they MUST read.

Sara, Kathleen and I want a Buddy Read for Sailor Song by Ken Kesey. Anyone want to join us?

Terry & Kathleen, did you have a month in mind?