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message 1: by Kristie, Moderator (last edited Dec 18, 2020 05:21PM) (new)

Kristie | 6819 comments Mod
What is a "buddy read"?

A "buddy read" is when one or more persons agree to read a book with you, that isn't a scheduled group book of the month (and therefore not run by one of the group moderators - we however may join in with a buddy read)

The rules are there are pretty much no rules. You just need one other member to read the book with you. Then it's up to you to decide when and how.
No restrictions on dates, no restrictions on how long it takes to read, no restrictions on how you discuss the book (you can have a set schedule, you can discuss as you read or you can discuss at the end). It's all up to you!

What to do
Comment below which book you'd like to read and if someone(s) wants to join you, work out when you'd like to start.

Once agreed, start your own thread to discuss the book (the moderators will not do this for you). You can do this by doing the following:

- Click on this link: Buddy Reads 2021
- Click on 'new topic' at the top right of the of the list
- Fill in the 'topic field' with Book Title and Start Date
- (Optional) Type the book in 'this topic is about field'
- Keep 'folder field' as Buddy Reads
- Fill in the 'comment field' with details about your buddy read - e.g. what the book is, book summary, reading schedule (if any), use or non use of spoiler tags*
*Above are examples, you don't have to do any of these (remember there are no rules) and you can add your own ideas.


message 2: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Schultz | 4 comments The Outlawed


message 3: by Vicki Willis (new)

Vicki Willis | 1033 comments I am looking to read

Regretting You by Colleen Hoover Regretting You in February. I am open to any start date.

and/or

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle In Five Years in February also. Open to any start date.

Anyone interested?


message 4: by Savanes (new)

Savanes | 2107 comments Vicki Willis wrote: "I am looking to read

Regretting You by Colleen Hoover Regretting You in February. I am open to any start date.

and/or

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle [book:In Five Years|..."


I'd love to read in five years. When in february were you thinking?


message 5: by Vicki Willis (new)

Vicki Willis | 1033 comments Savanes-
I am completely open so if there is a time that is better for you, let's go for it.


message 6: by Savanes (new)

Savanes | 2107 comments I don't but how about the 13th or 15th?


message 7: by Vicki Willis (new)

Vicki Willis | 1033 comments The 15th sounds good. I will make a thread.


message 8: by Savanes (new)

Savanes | 2107 comments Perfect thanks


message 9: by Melissa (new)

Melissa (melissa12345678) | 15 comments I'd love to join "In five years" buddy read for February if possible :)


message 10: by Kristie, Moderator (new)

Kristie | 6819 comments Mod
Definitely! Everyone is welcome to join the buddy reads, Melissa.

Added to the schedule. I'll link the thread when you're ready.


message 11: by Vicki Willis (last edited Jan 07, 2021 02:58PM) (new)

Vicki Willis | 1033 comments Hi Melissa!
Glad you want to join. Buddy reads are so much fun with more people.

CLICK HERE to join the fun for In Five Years by Rebecca Serle


message 12: by Vicki Willis (new)

Vicki Willis | 1033 comments I would like to read Regretting You by Colleen Hoover Regretting You toward the middle or end of March.
Anyone want to read with me?


message 13: by Jayme (last edited Feb 21, 2021 05:11AM) (new)

Jayme Vicki Willis wrote: "I would like to read Regretting You by Colleen Hoover Regretting You toward the middle or end of March.
Anyone want to read with me?"


Hey Vicki - I could read Regretting You after the 15th of March.


message 14: by Vicki Willis (new)

Vicki Willis | 1033 comments Ok great!
How about March 20 for a start date. Read at our own pace?


message 15: by Jayme (new)

Jayme Vicki Willis wrote: "Ok great!
How about March 20 for a start date. Read at our own pace?"


It's a plan!


message 16: by Vicki Willis (new)

Vicki Willis | 1033 comments Join us for a buddy read of Regretting You beginning March 20.

Click HERE to join the Buddy Read

Kristie, Can you add this to the calendar when you get a chance?


message 17: by Kristie, Moderator (new)

Kristie | 6819 comments Mod
Vicki Willis wrote: "Join us for a buddy read of Regretting You beginning March 20.

Click HERE to join the Buddy Read

Kristie, Can you add this to the calendar when you get a chance?"


Done!


message 18: by Ashley (last edited Feb 24, 2021 01:54PM) (new)

Ashley | 11 comments Anyone interested in reading My Dark Vanessa for March?


message 19: by Vicki Willis (new)

Vicki Willis | 1033 comments I have already read it, Ashley, but I hope someone takes you up on it because it was very engrossing to me, though heinous.


message 20: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (mich2689) | 164 comments I’m down to read it, Ashley.


message 21: by Kaitlin (new)

Kaitlin Simpson (kaitlinmary) Oh I want to read My Dark Vanessa too, I'll join! :)


message 22: by Kristie, Moderator (new)

Kristie | 6819 comments Mod
Wish I had time to join in March, but I'm swamped. I'll be interested see what you all think though. Let me know a date and I'll add it to our calendar. Feel free to start a thread to discuss.


message 23: by Lynn, Moderator (new)

Lynn | 4465 comments Mod
Dark Vanessa is brilliant!


message 24: by Kristie, Moderator (new)

Kristie | 6819 comments Mod
I added a thread for My Dark Vanessa. You can find it here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... Feel free to head over to that thread to discuss a start date. I just wanted to make sure the thread was started so we can add it to our newsletter.


message 25: by Ashley (new)

Ashley | 11 comments Kristie wrote: "I added a thread for My Dark Vanessa. You can find it here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... Feel free to head over to that thread to discuss a start date...."

Thank you Kristie for starting that thread for us.


message 26: by Ashley (new)

Ashley | 11 comments Kaitlin wrote: "Oh I want to read My Dark Vanessa too, I'll join! :)"

Michelle wrote: "I’m down to read it, Ashley."

Do you both have a preference for a start date? I'm good to start on any date.


message 27: by Ashley (new)

Ashley | 11 comments anyone interested in reading The Wives by Tarryn Fisher for April?


message 28: by Estela (new)

Estela | 1 comments Would anyone be interested in reading The Joy Luck Club, or The Valley of Amazement, for AAPI month?


message 29: by Prachi (new)

Prachi Gupta | 1 comments Anyone interested in reading the guest list for August?


message 30: by QueenAmidala28 (new)

QueenAmidala28 | 57 comments Would anyone care to read To Sleep in a Sea of Stars and/or From the Desk of Zoe Washingtonwith me for September?


message 31: by Kristie, Moderator (new)

Kristie | 6819 comments Mod
QueenAmidala28 wrote: "Would anyone care to read To Sleep in a Sea of Stars and/or From the Desk of Zoe Washingtonwith me for September?"

Those are both group reads for September. You can find the discussions here:

To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I just finished Zoe Washington and thought it was really good.


message 32: by Kristie, Moderator (new)

Kristie | 6819 comments Mod
Prachi wrote: "Anyone interested in reading the guest list for August?"

I'm not sure if you got around to reading this one last month, but we read it as a group in February. You can find the discussion here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I read it a while back and thought it was good. It had some interesting twists.


message 33: by Persephone6 (new)

Persephone6 (psychebooks) | 143 comments Hello,

Anyone want to read House of Leaves? I've heard a lot of good things xD


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