PenPal Readers discussion

Duration: August 1-31, 2018
Sign up period: Until July 31, 2018
Partner pairings announced: August 1 (announced in this thread)

For FULL details of how the copy cat challenge works, please visit the 'About Copy Cat Challenge' post here...

SUMMARY:
In this challenge, participants are paired up to choose and read a book from their partner's read shelf and compare how they each rated the book. It's a fun way to discover new books, to read from different genre(s), and to make PenPal connections. This challenge repeats monthly, and you sign-up separately for each month you wish to participate.

COMPLETING THE CHALLENGE
- Week 1: Review your paired partner's 'Read shelf' and choose a book(s) to read. Post to this thread to update your partner on the book chosen. (You can ask them for suggestions too!)
- Week 1-4: Begin reading, and post any updates/thoughts as you read.
- Week 3-4: Complete your read, and post to the thread with final thoughts on the book and comparing how you and your partner each rated the book.

Participation = Post to thread (book choice), Read book, Post to thread (finished book thoughts)

NOTE:
- Please only sign-up if you are confident you have time to choose and read a book. If you are no longer able to participate after signing up, message a Mod or update this thread, so we can re-match, and no-one is left without a partner for the month!
- Remember to re-visit this thread on August 1 to see who you have been paired up with for the month (adding a calendar reminder helps!)

sign me up!

Count me in :)

I'm in!! 😀

Yay! I'm really excited for you all to participate in this challenge!

I’m in!

Count me in! I'm in a bit of a reading slump at the moment so I think this could really force me back into reading (but in a good way)!

Am in this month as well!!!

I'm in

Oops, glad I checked back. Thought I'd already signed up! Please add me to the list ;)

Count me in as well!

I'm in

Sign me up!

I'm in 😊

I'm in.

me too

Thanks to all for signing up! Sign ups will remain open through tomorrow and pairings will be posted on Wednesday (:

Here are the pairings for this month:

Mion | Kemi
Annie | Ev
Missy | Joycedale
Alamahora | Amber
Chloe | Mihika
Steph | Syndi
Ann | Анна
Casey | Zoe

Each name above links to the individual’s profile page, where you will browse their ‘read shelf’ and choose your book to read. WELCOME to the members who are new to this challenge: Kemi, Ev, Syndi, Анна, and Casey! We're so happy to have you!

Completing the Challenge:
Week 1: Visit your paired partner’s profile page to browse their ‘Read’ Shelf and choose the book(s) you’d like to read. Post a comment in the thread to let your partner know what you’ll be reading.
Week 1-4: Begin reading, and post any updates/thoughts as you read.
Week 3-4: When you finish your book, post a comment with your final thoughts, and comparing how you and your partner each rated the book.

**** If you can no longer participate for this month, please message me or update the thread as soon as possible, so we can arrange a re-match, and no one is left without a partner! ****

You can view FAQ's in the ‘About Copy Cat Challenge’ thread here…

Happy reading!

Woohoo, great pairings! And I plan on being a copycat stalker and just jump in and read any of the AWESOME books I know you'll all choose this month :)

Hello, Alamahora!

Looks like we have quite a few books in common. I think I might try The Elephant Vanishes from your shelves... Either that, or The Alchemist, since I've been meaning to read it for ages and just never quite get to it...

Hello Mihika!
Unfortunately the two books I fancy from your 'Read' shelf aren't available in my library at the moment. I would buy them but I've promised myself I'm not spending any more money on books for a little while!
So I've dipped into your 'Want To Read' and noticed you've got The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time on there. I recently bought myself a copy of this book so I think I'll read this! I am going on holiday for most of August so I will either have to get it done before I leave or speed read it when I get back - but it will get read!
If you need any help with my shelves please give me a shout.

Hi Steph!

I found some books that I've been meaning to read such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. But Tuesdays with Morrie is also interesting. Still haven't decide which one I'll read though. Do you have any suggestions?

Hi, Annie! I think I'll be reading Stargirl this month. :)

Glad to join this challenge! It sounds fun!

Hey Missy! Looking at your shelf we seem to have the same tastes. The one i wanted I'm not able to get so I'm going with Everything, Everything since you gave it 5 stars

Hi Casey!! We have pretty similar tastes in books! I’ve put 3 from your read shelf on hold at the library and will try to get through at least one! I’ve chosen Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine (something Ive wanted to read for a really long time!), The Wife Between Us (I’ve never heard of this one but it sounds really good!) and All the Ugly and Wonderful Things. I’ll let you know which one becomes available first (: Can’t wait! Let me know if you want any recommendations from my read shelf!

Hi Ann! I picked "Garden party and other stories" out of your shelf. I think I'll like it since this book is similar to my favorite genres)))

Chloe wrote: "Hello Mihika!
Unfortunately the two books I fancy from your 'Read' shelf aren't available in my library at the moment. I would buy them but I've promised myself I'm not spending any more money on b..."

Hi Mihika!

I haven't heard from you yet but I've already finished The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time! I needed to read it before or after I went on holiday but didn't mean to read it in one morning with no breaks! It was great reading it again from when I was much younger because I got to appreciate it a lot more!

Let me know if you need any help choosing from my shelf!

Chloe

Syndi wrote: "Hi Steph!

I found some books that I've been meaning to read such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children..."

Hi Syndi,
I am happy you found some books from my shelf you want to read.
Out of your 3 I would choose Tom Sawyer or Peculiar Children.

I am about to read or .

Ev wrote: "Hi, Annie! I think I'll be reading Stargirl this month. :)"

Hi Ev, interesting choice! Let me know what you think :) Still debating on what to read but will keep you posted :)

Happy reading!

プラドニャ wrote: "プラドニャ wrote: "Hi Amber,

You have many interesting books on your shelf. I think I am going to read The Secret Life of Bees and The Time Traveler's Wife. Cheers! Happy Read..."

Glad it was a good read for you! It has been so many years since I read it, I probably should again...

I completely forgot to post here about The Alchemist... I really appreciated its spiritual messages, and it was well enough presented. It also got a 4/5 from me.

I'm still planning to read The Elephant Vanishes as well, but have a couple of others to read first.

Hey Mion,

I was scrolling through your read list and was having a hard time finding things to fit into the N.E.W.T.S challenge that I am participating in. However, I saw you read the Book Thief which is on my list of 12 books for 2018 so I shall be reading that this month! I hope I love it :)

Kemi wrote: "Hey Mion,

I was scrolling through your read list and was having a hard time finding things to fit into the N.E.W.T.S challenge that I am participating in. However, I saw you read the Book Thief w..."

I love the Book Thief! I hope you enjoy it!

Wow!
We're a little over a week into August and 8 people have chosen books so far! And 3 people have already finished their books!


Shout out to Alahora, Amber and Chloe!


Feel free to pick a new one and start that (: If not, feel free to continue to chime in on the thread, compare books, whatever!

Hi Ahha!

I've picked The Picture of Dorian Gray from your read shelf.

Hey Kemi,

Could you please tell me more about that reading challenge? It's the first I've ever heard of it! I haven't had a chance to properly pick out a book from your shelves yet, but don't worry - I'll definitely finish one by the end of August. I'm currently leaning on When Dimple Met Rishi since I have it as an ebook but if I can find any of your read books in my library, I'll give that a chance. I hope you enjoy The Book Thief!

M.

Kemi wrote: "Hey Mion,

I was scrolling through your read list and was having a hard time finding things to fit into the N.E.W.T.S challenge that I am participating in. However, I saw you read the Book Thief w..."

The N.E.W.T.S challenge sounds SO fun, Kemi! We have lots of Harry Potter fans in our group, so I've created a thread with the task list from Book Roast's O.W.L and N.E.W.T challenge, so anyone who wants to work towards either of them, can now track their progress here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Hi Zoe! Those are all good ones you picked. I’m planning to read “The Good Daughter”

Chloe wrote: "Hello Mihika!
Unfortunately the two books I fancy from your 'Read' shelf aren't available in my library at the moment. I would buy them but I've promised myself I'm not spending any more money on b..."


Thanks Chloe, totally understand, I have put myself on a Book Buying ban for sometime as well.
Sorry for the delay in response as I was caught up in few things. Let me know how you found the book - The curious incident as even i have been meaning to read it for quiet sometime.
I am picking up Jane Eyre from your Read shelf as even that has been lying unread and I have been waiting to find a reason to pick it up.
Will share my reviews soon.

Happy Reading!!!

Chloe wrote: "Chloe wrote: "Hello Mihika!
Unfortunately the two books I fancy from your 'Read' shelf aren't available in my library at the moment. I would buy them but I've promised myself I'm not spending any m..."

Yeh I just went through your Read shelf and saw it on your Read list and was going to pick it up myself. but I have settled for now on Jane Eyre.

Glad you loved the book and it has now motivated me to pick it up sooner!!!

Will come back with my reviews soon.

Happy reading!!!

Casey, The Good Daughter was really good but pretty intense! I hope you enjoy it though! a couple of your books are waiting for me at the public library, Yay! but it’s sunday so I have to wait a bit to pick them up

Missy wrote: "I'm in!! 😀"

Hi Missy! Are you still planning on participating? I know Joycedale has begun reading the book from your shelf! Please let me know or just post to the thread (:

Annie wrote: "Ev wrote: "Hi, Annie! I think I'll be reading Stargirl this month. :)"

Hi Ev, interesting choice! Let me know what you think :) Still debating on what to read but will keep you posted :)

Happy re..."
Hi Annie! Have you made a choice regarding your book from Ev's read shelf? We're all excited to hear what you choose!

steph wrote: "Syndi wrote: "Hi Steph!

I found some books that I've been meaning to read such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children..."

Hi S..."

Hi Steph!

Just finished reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and it was great. This is my first time reading it and I love it.

The Chronicles of Narnia and Dracula are great books. Hope you enjoy reading them.

Sorry for the delay Ev!! I have started reading Gone Girl and I'm hooked!!

Good choice, Annie! I loved the book and hated the characters lol

Hi Casey!! I finally got All the Ugly and Wonderful things from the library!! So hopefully i’ll make some headway and be able to finish it!

Hi all! Looking for someone to volunteer to double up this month and pick a book from Joycedale's Read shelf as her partner has been MIA this month... So sorry about that Joycedale! I know people get busy and can forget about challenges, but we would love if there was a super reader who felt that could complete the challenge with a new partner (:

Here's a summary of all the awesome books we're reading this month:

Kemi The Book Thief | Mion When Dimple Met Rishi
Ev Stargirl | Annie Gone Girl
Joycedale Everything, Everything
Amber The Elephant Vanishes & The Alchemist | Alamahora The Secret Life of Bees & The Time Traveler's Wife
Chloe The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | Mihika Jane Eyre
Sydni- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer | Steph - The Chronicles of Narnia & Dracula
Ahha - The Garden Party and Other Stories | Ann The Picture of Dorian Gray
Zoe All the Ugly and Wonderful Things | Casey The Good Daughter

Zoe wrote: "Hi all! Looking for someone to volunteer to double up this month and pick a book from Joycedale's Read shelf as her partner has been MIA this month... So sorry about that Joycedale! I know people g..."

Hi, Zoe! Yes, I can fill in