I recently started reading North and South. I've not read it in so long and can I say I've been utterly blown away?
It's. So. Bloody. Good.
So now of course I want to have a serious bookclub to read and discuss it. Who would be interested and who could dedicate one or two hours a month to meet (online! Maybe on discord? No video, only audio ) and discuss it?
I'll warn you, I'm passionate about English literature and I want to really dig into this novel. So if you think you'd like to seriously study this with me for a few months, let me know! But of course, no pressure whatsoever.
The secret of life lies in laughter and humility. —GKC
Philipaholt wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:29 pm
Dear Millers,
I recently started reading North and South. I've not read it in so long and can I say I've been utterly blown away?
It's. So. Bloody. Good.
So now of course I want to have a serious bookclub to read and discuss it. Who would be interested and who could dedicate one or two hours a month to meet (online! Maybe on discord? No video, only audio ) and discuss it?
I'll warn you, I'm passionate about English literature and I want to really dig into this novel. So if you think you'd like to seriously study this with me for a few months, let me know! But of course, no pressure whatsoever.
I'd be interested. I've only read an abridged version many years ago so I'd like to read the full version.
I was following one on FB and they did N&S in Sept/Oct. I didn't interact that much...of course, it's more fun when you "know" the people and have created relationship.
I'm thinking more towards May, as school for my children will be almost over and I'll have more time off from work. That would give everyone time to get a copy. And find a good meeting time as well.(coordinating schedules is a beast)
Is that too long a wait?
The secret of life lies in laughter and humility. —GKC
Philipaholt wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:51 pm
Excellent!!!
I'm thinking more towards May, as school for my children will be almost over and I'll have more time off from work. That would give everyone time to get a copy. And find a good meeting time as well.(coordinating schedules is a beast)
Is that too long a wait?
May sounds good to me. Since I have school until the end June too, that will hopefully enable me to participate without too many extra things going on.
Philipaholt wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:51 pm
Excellent!!!
I'm thinking more towards May, as school for my children will be almost over and I'll have more time off from work. That would give everyone time to get a copy. And find a good meeting time as well.(coordinating schedules is a beast)
Is that too long a wait?
In beginning I wasn't sure if I can participate in it for time 'cuz I'm working, but in true I want be in this, so yes, I'm in and I have my N&S copy. I really need to reread it again and discussing would be wonderful. I hope I can manage to speak in English very good that me could understand!
Philipaholt wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:51 pm
Excellent!!!
I'm thinking more towards May, as school for my children will be almost over and I'll have more time off from work. That would give everyone time to get a copy. And find a good meeting time as well.(coordinating schedules is a beast)
DaisyNinjaGirl wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 5:43 am
I'm tentatively interested, but I'm worried that the times that would work for me, wouldn't work for anyone else.
What a great idea!
Oh we should try daisy. We can try very hard
The secret of life lies in laughter and humility. —GKC
Philipaholt wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:29 pm
Dear Millers,
I recently started reading North and South. I've not read it in so long and can I say I've been utterly blown away?
It's. So. Bloody. Good.
So now of course I want to have a serious bookclub to read and discuss it. Who would be interested and who could dedicate one or two hours a month to meet (online! Maybe on discord? No video, only audio ) and discuss it?
I'll warn you, I'm passionate about English literature and I want to really dig into this novel. So if you think you'd like to seriously study this with me for a few months, let me know! But of course, no pressure whatsoever.
I'd be interested depending on when! I know folks on Twitter would be too. We did one in 2021 (I think 2021? Can't remember) but everyone is always down to read it.
"He is my first olive: let me make a face while I swallow it." (Chapter 21 of N&S)
Philipaholt wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:29 pm
Dear Millers,
I recently started reading North and South. I've not read it in so long and can I say I've been utterly blown away?
It's. So. Bloody. Good.
So now of course I want to have a serious bookclub to read and discuss it. Who would be interested and who could dedicate one or two hours a month to meet (online! Maybe on discord? No video, only audio ) and discuss it?
I'll warn you, I'm passionate about English literature and I want to really dig into this novel. So if you think you'd like to seriously study this with me for a few months, let me know! But of course, no pressure whatsoever.
I'd be interested depending on when! I know folks on Twitter would be too. We did one in 2021 (I think 2021? Can't remember) but everyone is always down to read it.
That would be wonderful! I'll put together a list of interested parties soon!
The secret of life lies in laughter and humility. —GKC
Moving forward with the book club, I’ve decided that Discord will be the easiest platform to hold both written and audio discussions. If you have no idea what discord is here is a quick tutorial video : https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ13BA3-NR4
Once you’ve set up a free account, I’ll send you a PM with a link to the Bookclub Server. We have a few months to fool around with the platform and get acquainted with its quirks before May so enjoy! I’m already there, as well as Tom, Diana, and Fossy.
My name on discord is pippa#8735.
I’m really quite excited for this and I can’t wait to chat up all things literature with you lot. Cheers!
The secret of life lies in laughter and humility. —GKC
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