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sunmuth wrote: 10 Sep 2019, 15:22 There's a booktube live show by the Papercut Bookclub for Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson at the end of this month so I'd be interested in a read-a-long starting probably at the end of this week.
This one on my list as well, but I have to finish a couple of books before I get to it.
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gali wrote: 10 Sep 2019, 22:35
unencumbered wrote: 10 Sep 2019, 04:48 I'd like a read-a-long for The Institution, by Stephen King
The book is on my list, but I have a couple of books I want to read before it.
So, we can't have a read-a-thon on it? haha, love your signature, too gali :)
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unencumbered wrote: 10 Sep 2019, 23:46
gali wrote: 10 Sep 2019, 22:35
unencumbered wrote: 10 Sep 2019, 04:48 I'd like a read-a-long for The Institution, by Stephen King
The book is on my list, but I have a couple of books I want to read before it.
So, we can't have a read-a-thon on it? haha, love your signature, too gali :)
Only if you wait a few days. I am in the middle of another book right now.

Thank you. :)
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gali wrote: 30 Aug 2019, 01:59
gregs317 wrote: 30 Aug 2019, 01:57
gali wrote: 30 Aug 2019, 01:44

I do. I loved 'The Handmaid's Tale'.
Great. I will order my copy on or around the release date. This is my first read-a-long, so not sure how it all works. But hopefully it'll be a good experience 😏

Me too. I will let you know when I have it. :)

We decide on how it works, mainly we read at the same time and compare impressions, so it should be fun. :)
Hi gali, just wanted to touch base with you about "The Testaments". Have you begun reading it yet? I am still on-board for the read-a-long if you are.

My copy is being delivered on Thursday 9/12/19. Was supposed to be here on Wednesday, but the USPS f*cked it up, lol.

So please let me know if we're still good to go. Greg
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gregs317 wrote: 11 Sep 2019, 20:20
gali wrote: 30 Aug 2019, 01:59
gregs317 wrote: 30 Aug 2019, 01:57

Great. I will order my copy on or around the release date. This is my first read-a-long, so not sure how it all works. But hopefully it'll be a good experience 😏

Me too. I will let you know when I have it. :)

We decide on how it works, mainly we read at the same time and compare impressions, so it should be fun. :)
Hi gali, just wanted to touch base with you about "The Testaments". Have you begun reading it yet? I am still on-board for the read-a-long if you are.

My copy is being delivered on Thursday 9/12/19. Was supposed to be here on Wednesday, but the USPS f*cked it up, lol.

So please let me know if we're still good to go. Greg
I didn't start it yet, and we are still on. I am in the middle of another book, but I believe I will finish it today. We can start on Friday if you like.
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@gregs317 Have you got the book?

I opened a thread here:The Testaments , and I will start it today.
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gali wrote: 13 Sep 2019, 06:25 @gregs317 Have you got the book?

I opened a thread here:The Testaments , and I will start it today.
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Hi, I have the book and read the 1st chapter. It's a lot different (the book) than what I was expecting/hoping for. I suppose I should try another chapter or 2 - because I felt the same way when I started 'A Man Called Ove'. And now I am a little past the half-way point. Do you have any advice for getting off to a rough start, with a new book,?
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gregs317 wrote: 13 Sep 2019, 12:11
gali wrote: 13 Sep 2019, 06:25 @gregs317 Have you got the book?

I opened a thread here:The Testaments , and I will start it today.
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Hi, I have the book and read the 1st chapter. It's a lot different (the book) than what I was expecting/hoping for. I suppose I should try another chapter or 2 - because I felt the same way when I started 'A Man Called Ove'. And now I am a little past the half-way point. Do you have any advice for getting off to a rough start, with a new book,?
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I will answer you on the thread I opened.
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@Gravy and @hsimone, when do you want to start Dead Voices? I will finish my current book in a day or so and want to know whether to start another one.
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I'm ready whenever, but I'm not in a hurry if you want to go ahead and read something else. :tiphat:
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I am ready to start it whenever you are.
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Hmm...

Let's give it just a bit more (I'm super afraid to push my post-slump reading; I'm not sure what I'd do if it came back :faint: ).

Maybe some time around the first of October?

That way, maybe @hsimone can join? (And maybe I'll feel a little better about my reading. :roll: )
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Gravy wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 03:16 Hmm...

Let's give it just a bit more (I'm super afraid to push my post-slump reading; I'm not sure what I'd do if it came back :faint: ).

Maybe some time around the first of October?

That way, maybe @hsimone can join? (And maybe I'll feel a little better about my reading. :roll: )
Fine with me. :)
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gali wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 03:17
Gravy wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 03:16 Hmm...

Let's give it just a bit more (I'm super afraid to push my post-slump reading; I'm not sure what I'd do if it came back :faint: ).

Maybe some time around the first of October?

That way, maybe @hsimone can join? (And maybe I'll feel a little better about my reading. :roll: )
Fine with me. :)
That sounds good to me. My library account says in about another 2 weeks I'll get the book, so starting the beginning of October should work out well for me! :)
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hsimone wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 06:56
gali wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 03:17
Gravy wrote: 22 Sep 2019, 03:16 Hmm...

Let's give it just a bit more (I'm super afraid to push my post-slump reading; I'm not sure what I'd do if it came back :faint: ).

Maybe some time around the first of October?

That way, maybe @hsimone can join? (And maybe I'll feel a little better about my reading. :roll: )
Fine with me. :)
That sounds good to me. My library account says in about another 2 weeks I'll get the book, so starting the beginning of October should work out well for me! :)
Great! :)
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