October's book, chosen by Judy (shutterbug0303)

[Cincy'sMom]

I just ordered my copy online. Hopefully it doesn't take too long to get here!

[finn's mom]

I just ordered my copy online. Hopefully it doesn't take too long to get here!

Oh, man, I hope so, too! I got mine last night at Waldenbooks. My friend and I ended up getting five books. I knew this would happen to me once I started reading again. I started the book this morning and read about 30 pages. It's good, so far.

[lady_zana]

Yay! I got my copy from the local library! I can't wait until tonight when I get a chance to start it. This is going to be a lot of fun!

[CagneyDog]

I'm half way through it now. Its pretty good

[finn's mom]

I'm half way through it now. Its pretty good

Awesome! I'm probably going to finish my copy today. It's a pretty easy read so far. It was so funny, my friend and I ended up buying five books at the store. So, I'll be busy even when I'm not reading the book of the month. I ordered Kurt Vonnegut's first book and bought a book written by Bill Murray (I LOVE him!) and the book, The Greatest Game Ever Played, that the film of the same name was based on. Great movie, so, I'm looking forward to the book. It's tiny print, though, and, over 400 pages, so, it'll be a time consuming one, I'm sure! It's good to be back into the pages of a book, though, I'm so glad so many of you guys are doing this with me. So, thank you to all of you!

[finn's mom]

read chapters 1 - 6 (October 7 - 13)
read chapters 7 - 13 and discuss chapters 1 - 6 (October 14 - 20)
read chapters 14 - 19 and discuss chapters 7 - 13 (October 21 - 25)
discuss chapters 14 - 19 and book in it's entireity (October 25 - 31)

So, I guess we can do it this way, if everyone's up for that, instead of just reading the book and then discussing it from the 25th to 31st... So, we'll read the first six chapters this week, and, then discuss them starting the 14th til the 20th...and, then discuss the second seven chapters from the 21st to the 25th...then discuss the last six chapters and the entire book from the 25th to the 31st. Does that sound all right with everyone?

EDIT: Due to the shortened time we have this month, we may or may not do it this way. I know some folks haven't even been able to get the book, yet. For November, though, we'll choose the book no later than October 25th, and, that should give people plenty of time to get the book. We can always make the first reading week a bit of a light one, also, so, that it gives people a little extra time to read. I'm not saying 100% which way we're going to do it this month, but, if you'll read buckner's response in the other thread, for October, reading the whole book and discussing it during the last week may be the best bet. But, only for this month. If we had started this last month, we'd have already had the title chosen for two weeks, and, it would have given people more time to get the book...

I'll wait to decide once I hear a few other's opinions on this.

[finn's mom]

bumping this up. Please read the edited schedule for chat and live chat on the first post of this thread.

[finn's mom]

Don't forget, we're opening discussion for the book tomorrow! Blech, I finished it so early, it's going to be hard remembering some of it. Guess that's why it will be a good idea when we break November's book into chapters and weeks!

[Logan]

Bought it Saturday and haven't even opened it yet!

Guess I will be comparing my reading to the reactions of others on this one!!!

[CagneyDog]

Maybe the discussion should be on a seperate thread, I dont think many know that it is here.

I'll put in my thoughts later....I don't have time right now.

[finn's mom]

Maybe the discussion should be on a seperate thread, I dont think many know that it is here.

I'll put in my thoughts later....I don't have time right now.

Well, crap, everyone said originally that there were too many threads. Hmph. I thought originally about making a separate thread, but, then thought everything concerning October's book should be in one thread...hmm...I wonder what the best course of action should be at this point.

[CagneyDog]

I know I'm a bit of a hypocrite since i was one of the people saying their was too many threads, but now you have to search for where the discussion starts and someone asked me if it was posted yet and I directed them here.

[finn's mom]

I know I'm a bit of a hypocrite since i was one of the people saying their was too many threads, but now you have to search for where the discussion starts and someone asked me if it was posted yet and I directed them here.

Gotcha. I thought originally it would make more sense. You're not a hypocrite, you can change your mind. I'll post a new thread...thanks for bringing it to my attention!