North & South discussion

Is there any interest in selecting another book to read together for either October or November?

I'm eager to read Ruth but I'm also up for re-reading Mary Barton.

Or, alternatively, we can read a N&S variation story or any other work relevant to N&S that you want to nominate.

I'm up for Ruth. I suggested it for another group this summer, but it did not get enough votes in the poll.

Then I thought this would be the perfect place rather than that other group from the summer poll.

November would work best for me.

Ruth has been on my bookshelf for a couple years. I've been meaning to get to it.....

But I'll read anything N&S or Gaskell-related.

Great! Ruth deals with an interesting subject for the time.

I just found out about the book 2-3 months ago.

I'm in!

I'm definitely in - I have not read Ruth yet. November is good for me.

I'm in! I was willing to read Ruth too!

Great, sounds like a group read of Ruth is taking shape for November. :)

For the next group read, we'll take suggestions on what book to read together.

I am in!

I'm interested in reading Ruth & joining the group!November works fine for me too!

I'm getting ready for the November group read of Ruth. Hope you have the book on hand and are ready to dive into another Gaskell novel!

I'll post introductory comments soon. (No spoilers, as I don't know the exact plot details myself, and would like to have the story unfold as I read.)

I'm looking forward to it.

Just bought it on Kindle a couple of weeks ago. Would love to discuss!

Glad our group read is just in time for you, Louisa. :)

Louisa, in case you didn't know, Project Gutenberg has a lot of the classics there for free in kindle format.

Enjoy your kindle!

eBook reading on my iPhone has changed my life!

Thanks Trudy.
Andrea, I am a real novice at downloading books. I admit I have fewer than 10 on my phone! I really disliked reading on that little screen at first, but now I'm getting more used to it. I'll check out Project Gutenberg for sure! It had not occurred to me to try there for classics. (I think "Ruth" was only $0.99 on Kindle, but "free" is better! LOL)

When are we starting?

I posted an intro today. I'll begin putting up the discussions boards very soon.
It starts November -- tomorrow!

Thank you! :)

Looking forward to this!!

What's next? :)

Any suggestions?

Not really, but when I was searching for Ruth, I found a lot of other Gaskell's stories. Or, are we changing the author?

Also, are we only reading her works, or are we also reading about her?

The group can decide to read whatever they think is interesting, as long as it relates somehow to Gaskell, North & South, or its themes and era.

I'd like to read "Sylvia's Lovers" by Gaskell. Although I know it's sad.
I'm also very interested in reading Charlotte Bronte's "Shirley" which has similarities with "North and South."

Or, alternatively, we could select one of the N&S variations/sequels out there. There's a new one out that is getting good reviews. "More Than Luck."

Found here on GR an interesting book on Gaskell:

by Carolyn Lambert (no photo)

That looks very interesting! Thanks for pointing it out. I'm not sure what would appeal to everyone.
Maybe I should start a conversation and ask for recommendations.