Proto-Science Fiction discussion

We have two things to decide at this point: when to start reading and how long we should spend. I know that eBooks aren't for everyone, but this is available as a free eBook from any number of sources. Still, I think we should account for the fact that some may wish to acquire the book in print before we start. Is waiting a week before start ok?

In my limited experience with group reads, 50 pages a week seems a bit too slow. The Coming Race is only 150 pages, so I'd like to open the discussion with the suggestion that we should read the first half in week 1 and the second half in week 2. We want to be able to discuss freely in the threads without spoiler warnings, so the general idea is that you should read that portion of the book before you come to discuss. I can post both discussion threads next Sunday in case someone is particularly speedy and wants to discuss the second half in advance.

Those who are going to participate, what do you think of all of this? Like I said before, for our small group I don't see why we shouldn't be able to consider everyone's preferences, so please speak up if you want it carved up differently (more threads, etc.) or want a different schedule, or have another preference you'd like to discuss.

Proposed:
Week 1, 10/23-10/29: Ch. 1-15
Week 2, 10/30-11/5: Ch. 16-29

Edit: corrected typo, the last chapter is 29, not 39.

Hello again Chris, and everyone.

I've ordered a paperback version of "The Coming Race" and I'll download a digital version in the meantime if it does not arrive in time.

Captain and crew: I've found it at Project Gutenberg, so no problem on my end.