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Hey everyone. I was just wondering if anyone wanted to do a buddy read of in preparation for the latest movie coming out June 21?

I was thinking of starting on Wednesdayish, as I've got a few books I'm in the middle of that I'd like to complete first. Let me know!

Shelby wrote: "Hey everyone. I was just wondering if anyone wanted to do a buddy read of in preparation for the latest movie coming out June 21?

I was thinking of starting on Wedne..."

Guess what, YES! Because I'm doing a 2-week sci-fi Readathon and I own it! I'm in!

Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Hey everyone. I was just wondering if anyone wanted to do a buddy read of in preparation for the latest movie coming out June 21?

I was thinking of st..."

Horrayyyy!!! I saw you were doing that, but I wasn't sure if it was part of a group read-a-thon or just a personal one.

Shelby wrote: "Horrayyyy!!! I saw you were doing that, but I wasn't sure if it was part of a group read-a-thon or just a personal one..."

It's hosted here:
and there's a FB group too where a lot of activity happens:

Joanne wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Hi,

I would be interested in People of the Book and the Shape of Water.

Andrea"


Cool Carol are I are going to read The Shape of Water [author:Andrea Camilleri|1735..."

Oops looks like I missed the shape of water! I can start People of the book now id that works :)

Sounds good! Did you mean Saturday 8/4/18?

Joanne wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Sounds good! Did you mean Saturday 8/4/18?"

Friday is the 8/6/18 Friday is the 8th June or Saturday the 9th June"

You did write 8/4/18 which to you is April 8 but to us is August 4. lol. Maybe we should all stick with writing out the month to avoid confusion?

My "To Read Soon" shelf is not getting smaller. *le sigh* haha!! And I've already started a "To Read in 2019" list! I feel crazy!!! *maniacal laughter*

Elyse wrote: "My "To Read Soon" shelf is not getting smaller. *le sigh* haha!! And I've already started a "To Read in 2019" list! I feel crazy!!! *maniacal laughter*"

Mine just stays between 300-350ish always. Of course, I’ve started adding entire series when I know for sure I want to read the entire series. I used to just add the next instalment.

Shelby wrote: "Mine just stays between 300-350ish always. Of course, I’ve started adding entire series when I know for sure I want to read the entire series. I used to just add the next instalment..."

On my "Want to Read" shelf I have paired it down to only the first or next installment of a series and also only *one* book per author unless I own them. And my shelf is still over 11,000. lol. My "To Read Soon" is sticking around 215-220.

My biggest problem (problem?! Nah!) is that I get a lot of ARCs that expire after a certain time so I have to read those first and I'm basically constantly refreshing my ARCs. And I'm so far behind on NetGalley ARCs! I've only added ARCs that are less than 3 months old. Once I finally return my 4 library books, I'm going to take a library break, physical and Overdrive. :( lol

Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Mine just stays between 300-350ish always. Of course, I’ve started adding entire series when I know for sure I want to read the entire series. I used to just add the next instalment...."

I rarely go for arcs. I don't usually get them anyway, as I've got so much on my tbr already that I need to get to. Every now and then I'll go through and trim it again.

Shelby wrote: "I rarely go for arcs. I don't usually get them anyway, as I've got so much on my tbr already that I need to get to. Every now and then I'll go through and trim it again..."

I need to slow down my ARC roll. But they're so addicting. I try to only "ask" for previously read and enjoyed authors at this point.

Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "I rarely go for arcs. I don't usually get them anyway, as I've got so much on my tbr already that I need to get to. Every now and then I'll go through and trim it again..."

I need t..."

There's a few authors where I want to read everything they've published, so that takes up plenty of space on my tbr.

Joanne, it means Advanced Reader Copy.

Oh wow, I am so sorry that I got the date mixed up for People of the Book. I own that so I can start reading it whenever is good for everyone else.

Okay, sounds good! When you are ready to read it again let me know if you want to do a buddy read.

Joanne wrote: "Anyone like to read "

Sorry, I tried it and couldn't get into it. It was probably just me. I heard a lot of people liked it.

I would love to read it! Do you own it Joanne? It might be hard to get it from the library but I can look into it.

You might want to read it without me Joanne. The wait lists are insane for this book! On one list I'm 112 and the other is 356!! Must be one amazing book! Maybe I will but it for vacation in a couple of months.

Wondering if anyone wanted to join me in buddy reading seeing as the movie is coming out in December. (This month preferably.)

Joanne wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Wondering if anyone wanted to join me in buddy reading seeing as the movie is coming out in December. (This month preferably.)"

Yes I would possibl..."

Ok. Maybe start on Monday? I’d like to get at least some done during the readathon.

Or would later in the week work better for you?

Joanne wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Joanne wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Wondering if anyone wanted to join me in buddy reading seeing as the movie is coming out in December. (This month pref..."

I just found out that I can't access my copy until later in the month anyway. Sigh.

Forgot to mention here that I started a thread for Mortal Engines, so for anyone interested in joining, feel free!

Shelby wrote: "Forgot to mention here that I started a thread for Mortal Engines, so for anyone interested in joining, feel free!"

Wish I could fit it in! Update your thread with your thoughts when you get to it! :)

Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Forgot to mention here that I started a thread for Mortal Engines, so for anyone interested in joining, feel free!"

Wish I could fit it in! Update your thread with your thoughts whe..."

I don't know why I only saw this now. Apparently my notifications were off.

Anyway, I posted my thoughts more in the thread, but I liked it.

Joanne wrote: "2019. Looking for some buddy reads for next year So was thinking I might read bronte and Jane Austen books. And any other of the classics. Anyone might be interested in that let me know I know it’s..."

Joanne, I will probably be reading Jane Eyre next year around mid-January. I have my cousin's old illustrated version. It is old and very dark and Gothic looking. Will send you a pic or 2 when I re-find my book.

Visited the taleaway website. That was neat. Can't wait to see what kind of challenge you can do from that next year...

Carol wrote: "Joanne wrote: "2019. Looking for some buddy reads for next year So was thinking I might read bronte and Jane Austen books. And any other of the classics. Anyone might be interested in that let me k..."

Joanne, here is the book I have that I am going to read. Apparently it is from 1943:

Joanne wrote: "Carol wrote: "Carol wrote: "Joanne wrote: "2019. Looking for some buddy reads for next year So was thinking I might read bronte and Jane Austen books. And any other of the classics. Anyone might be..."

I love international reads... mini vacations for me. I have a GREAT book recommendation for you. It is called Sky Burial by Xinran. In 1994, the author met an unusual woman and learned the story of her life. Then the woman disappeared. I originally read this for the Author ABC Challenge, but I loved it! Gave it 5 stars.

I've got a new list of reads for this year, looking for buddies! :)

Here's my shelf!

Elyse wrote: "I've got a new list of reads for this year, looking for buddies! :)

Here's my shelf!"

I've read several books on your list that I loved.

We have several books in common and of those, I would love to buddy read the following:

1) The Exorcist (already slated for Feb) - own a copy,
2) The Silent Patient (no date set) - own a copy
3) Red Clocks (no date set) - own a copy
4) American Psycho (no date set) - need to get from library
5) Fantastic Beasts (no date set) - need to get from library or purchase
6) The Princess Saves Herself in this One (no date set) - need to get from library

What do you think?

Juli wrote: "Elyse wrote: "I've got a new list of reads for this year, looking for buddies! :)

Here's my shelf!"

I've read several books on your list that I loved.

We have several books in common and of thos..."

Yes! Let's plan! We can start with the ones you own since I also own them or have them from KU. BTW, if you have KU, The Princess Saves Herself is available.

I can read The Exorcist in Feb too.

I have Red Clocks on audio so I can read that sooner than The Silent Patient which I have hardcover from BotM. You must've too. ;) I could start Red Clocks Friday Jan 18 and Silent Patient Friday Jan 25 or following Monday Jan 28. Or something like that! :)

Carol wrote: "I love international reads... mini vacations for me. I have a GREAT book recommendation for you. It is called Sky Burial by Xinran. In 1994, the author met an unusual woman and learned the story of her life. Then the woman disappeared. I originally read this for the Author ABC Challenge, but I loved it! Gave it 5 stars. ..."

Sky Burial will be my author X for this year! It looks really interesting.

Elyse wrote: "Juli wrote: "Elyse wrote: "I've got a new list of reads for this year, looking for buddies! :)

Here's my shelf!"

I've read several books on your list that I loved.

We have several books in commo..."

Let's do Exorcist in Feb and Red Clocks Jan 18. Let's see about The Silent Patient after we finish Red Clocks :)

Juli wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Juli wrote: "Elyse wrote: "I've got a new list of reads for this year, looking for buddies! :)

Here's my shelf!"

I've read several books on your list that I loved.

We have several ..."

Sounds good! I'll create threads and invite others to join in. :)

My hold for The Death of Mrs. Westaway just came in if anyone wants to start reading it with me this weekend! :)

Elyse wrote: "Juli wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Juli wrote: "Elyse wrote: "I've got a new list of reads for this year, looking for buddies! :)

Here's my shelf!"

I've read several books on your list that I loved.

We ..."

Yay!

Elyse wrote: "My hold for The Death of Mrs. Westaway just came in if anyone wants to start reading it with me this weekend! :)"

Great book! Don’t think I’ll have time but hope you like it.

Wondering if anyone wanted to buddy read this month? I'm just waiting for my hold to come in so I'm not sure how soon I could start but I doubt I'd have to wait long.

Shelby wrote: "Wondering if anyone wanted to buddy read this month? I'm just waiting for my hold to come in so I'm not sure how soon I could start but I doubt I'd have..."

I got the audiobook as a Daily Deal last year so I'm down!

Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Wondering if anyone wanted to buddy read this month? I'm just waiting for my hold to come in so I'm not sure how soon I could start but I..."

Great! I just saw my hold came in this morning. Are you up to start maybe this weekendish?

Shelby wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Wondering if anyone wanted to buddy read this month? I'm just waiting for my hold to come in so I'm not sure how soon I cou..."

That would be great, it should line up with me finishing the 2 audiobooks I need to this week from Overdrive.

Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Wondering if anyone wanted to buddy read this month? I'm just waiting for my hold to come in so I'm not sure..."

I made a thread for it. :) I also have two books to finish before I start this one.

Shelby wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Wondering if anyone wanted to buddy read this month? I'm just waiting for my hold to come in s..."

Shelby, I made also a thread for The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle to keep it in the foreground. :)

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Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Wondering if anyone wanted to buddy read this month? I'm just waiting for my ho..."

Yes! I saw you have one for the Winternight trilogy as well. Im hoping to get to that one later this year too.

I've been reading a lot of horror and thrillers lately and thought it might be fun to switch gears for a book or so. I just picked up Geekerella from my library and am planning on reading this soon. I am thinking of starting it Wednesday (2/6) but would be up for switching this around to anywhere between now and the weekend. Would anyone be up for joining me?

Juli wrote: "I've been reading a lot of horror and thrillers lately and thought it might be fun to switch gears for a book or so. I just picked up Geekerella from my library and am planning on r..."

I own it but I'm definitely BOOKED (haha) this week, even though it's not very long. Can you do next Mon/Tues?

Elyse wrote: "Juli wrote: "I've been reading a lot of horror and thrillers lately and thought it might be fun to switch gears for a book or so. I just picked up Geekerella from my library and am ..."

I'll see how invested I get into Let the Right One In. I am definitely due for a non-horror read. I would love to wait but I might have to go ahead and start to get a palate cleanser ;)

@Elyse, I decided to read instead, so I think I can wait on you for Geekerella. :)

Juli wrote: "@Elyse, I decided to read instead, so I think I can wait on you for Geekerella. :)"

Woot! And that one is a good book!! Her retellings are usually very dark (Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan) but this is not as dark and it's really good!