Pick-a-Shelf discussion

Resurrecting this older folder for Buddy Read for general use (including our upcoming challenge, Let's Book It!)

Let's discuss what we found on each other's shelves and/or books you are looking for a buddy to read with :)

looking for a buddy!

I drew the letter B sooo....

From Tien's shelf
Blackberry Winter
Bright Young Things

From Lauren
Hidden Away (maya banks)

I am looking for a buddy for The Valley of Amazement from Jayme (the ghost reader)'s shelf.

Dee wrote: "looking for a buddy!

I drew the letter B sooo....

From Tien's shelf
Bright Young Things"

I drew the letter P :/

but I can fit this into Trim, I guess... I own it so anytime, Dee :)

But, I have one scheduled for Jan with Coralie already (a LOST book). I haven't got dates yet but it's a short book (less than 200p) so shouldn't take long.

Also, anyone keen for The Priory of the Orange Tree?

Tien wrote: "Also, anyone keen for The Priory of the Orange Tree?"

i have the audiobook of this - so maybe

Tien wrote: "Also, anyone keen for The Priory of the Orange Tree?"

Omogosh! I looked at this and gasped at the number of pages (848). I don't think I can handle it right now.

Susan wrote: "Tien wrote: "Also, anyone keen for The Priory of the Orange Tree?"

Omogosh! I looked at this and gasped at the number of pages (848). I don't think I can handle it right now."

Not right now, Susan... January :)

Tien wrote: Not right now, Susan... January :) "

LOL! That seems like "right now" to me in terms of deciding about books to take on. There are so many challenges starting Jan 1 that I feel like I have dozens ready to go that day.

That is true... funny thing is that I've planned by PAS challenges to death but I still feel like I haven't decided on what to read in January - it just feels too far away from me. It may have to do with me only being half way through Rhythm of War (1,200 pages) and it's due in a couple of days at the library. I can't, of course, renew, what with so many queueing for the book *sighs*. I won't be sleeping these next couple of days lol

My monstrosity book for Trim that TBR is Seveneves, by Neal Stephenson. Anyone interested in a buddy-read for that? It wouldn't have to be right away.

Tien wrote: "Also, anyone keen for The Priory of the Orange Tree?"

OK, I'm a sucker for buddy reads. I'm not promising anything, but I've requested this from the library, and will see what I think after I thumb through it. Unfortunately, it wouldn't count for Trim that TBR for me, because it hasn't made its way to my TBR yet.

Susan wrote: "My monstrosity book for Trim that TBR is Seveneves, by Neal Stephenson. Anyone interested in a buddy-read for that? It wouldn't have to be right away."

Sorry, Susan, I've read this one...

Susan wrote: "Tien wrote: "Also, anyone keen for The Priory of the Orange Tree?"

OK, I'm a sucker for buddy reads. I'm not promising anything, but I've requested this from the library, and will ..."

Sure, let me know how you go :)

Tien wrote: "Sure, let me know how you go :) "

I'm #3 on hold with 14 books owned, so I may or may not get it in time to read in January. If you find someone to read with, you should start without me.

Susan wrote: "Tien wrote: "Sure, let me know how you go :) "

I'm #3 on hold with 14 books owned, so I may or may not get it in time to read in January. If you find someone to read with, you should start without..."

Sure thing, Susan!

I've put up the thread, here

Hi I'm looking for a buddy reader for Seraphina b Rachel Hartman.
If anyone wants to join, they are most welcome to add me on Goodreads!

Maria wrote: "Hi I'm looking for a buddy reader for Seraphina b Rachel Hartman.
If anyone wants to join, they are most welcome to add me on Goodreads!"

Maria,
The idea of "mathematical dragons" looks intriguing. But after doing the The Priory of the Orange Tree this month, I don't think I'll be up for more dragons right away. If you end up not finding anyone soon, and want to try it in a couple months, I might be game for it then.

I've got full commitments for the next month, Maria, but if you'd like to wait to around mid Feb, I think I should be able to do it with you :)

I’m doing the Let’s Book It Challenge and I think this is one of the challenges for January.
Please correct me if I’m wrong!

Maria wrote: "I’m doing the Let’s Book It Challenge and I think this is one of the challenges for January.
Please correct me if I’m wrong!"

you don't have to do it as a buddy read, only if you want to. If you read the task carefully, the book just have to be found on a PAS member's bookshelf.

And also, it doesn't have to be done in January. The tasks are set for the month but it's up to you when you want/can complete it :)

We're very flexible here ;)

Ahhh!!! That’s so good to hear! I was worried about completing all the tasks in time! 😥

Tien wrote: "And also, it doesn't have to be done in January...."

I didn't realise this! Haha, I just finished January. I might make it a personal goal to finish within a month if I can.

Meg wrote: "Tien wrote: "And also, it doesn't have to be done in January...."

I didn't realise this! Haha, I just finished January. I might make it a personal goal to finish within a month if I can."

Probably best or you may struggle with the other months' tasks ;)

Is anyone interested in buddy reading Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive #4)?

When are you thinking of reading it, Lusie? After the first of the year?

Currently it is checked out in my local library.

Aww I've already read it. Totes worth it!!

I have no preference when to read it. I keep putting it off since it's such a big one lol So if you want to join me then you may pick the date

Lusie, I did check the GA library system. They have lots of copies so getting one should not be an issue. I am willing to read it with you (Yikes 1200+ pages!), but I would prefer to wait until after the new year as I am trying hard to finish up several annual challenges this month.

Bea, waiting till the new year is fine with me. Just let me know once you'd like to start.
Good luck finishing up challenges!

Lusie, do you want to create the thread for this book in the Buddy Reads folder or should I? Do you own the book? If so, perhaps you can figure out the reading schedule. I will see if I can get a copy next week so starting after the first of the year would work.

Yes I own the ebook. It doesnt come with an index, so I have no idea how many chapters there are. We can read it whenever you are ready

I made a thread for us
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Lusie wrote: "Yes I own the ebook. It doesnt come with an index, so I have no idea how many chapters there are. We can read it whenever you are ready

I made a thread for us
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

Thanks.

anyone interested in a buddy read of Pieces of Her - its coming out on netflix in early March and i'd like to get it read

Does anyone want to read Anxious people with me?

Does anyone want to read Anxious people and discuss it with me?

Dee, I'd like to buddyread Pieces of Her with you. When would you like to start?

march? i don't think i'll get it read before next month now

March is fine. We can read it when you are ready for it

Would anyone like to buddy read Wind and Truth (The Stormlight Archives #5) by Brandon Sanderson? They say it's the last book in the series


btw I changed my username here (it used to be Lusie)

I might. It would depend on when during the year the buddy read was scheduled.

Bea wrote: "I might. It would depend on when during the year the buddy read was scheduled."

I reserved it at the library (Tien did as well). And still waiting to get the book.

When would you be able to read it then, Bea?

Lisette wrote: "When would you be able to read it then, Bea?"

It is being catalogued right now in a sister library. I don't know if there are other pre-existing holds or rules about length of wait before sharing with other libraries. I will try to find out in the next few days.

EDIT: My library account shows that I am #1 once the cataloging is done! I am still not sure how long that will take.

Bea, are you able to get the book soon and buddy read it? Both Tien and I will get the book from the library soon (Tien on Tuesday and I'll get it tomorrow).

I checked today and it still says that I am #1 on the list and that my request is pending. Don't wait on me as it may be a bit. If possible to get it soon, I will catch up.

EDIT: I called the library that owns the book. They are hoping it will be available in the next week but weren't sure. So go ahead. If it comes soon, I will be reading quickly. If not, I may have to pass.

Bea wrote: "I checked today and it still says that I am #1 on the list and that my request is pending. Don't wait on me as it may be a bit. If possible to get it soon, I will catch up.

EDIT: I called the libr..."

I hope you get the book soon. We are planning to start tomorrow. Our thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...