SF/F Read Alongs discussion

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I can help host as well and taking a break between Kushiel and FFF sounds like a good idea. That'll put us a week after the release of Last First Snow, I think?
I'm along for the ride but can't host. I am still having trouble eyeball reading. Phosphorous deficiency really messes with the ability to concentrate, so I can't dependably say I can have a section read in time to send out questions. The book isn't on audio.


Week 1: July 20 Ch 1-13 (pg 102)
Week 2: July 27 Ch 14-32 (pg 204)
Week 3: August 3 Ch 33-50 (pg 302)
Week 4: August 10 Ch 50-62 (pg 382)
What do you all think? That gives us a whole week between Kushiel's Dart and Full Fathom Five.
Schedule looks good to me. I will try to keep up with the eyeball reading. I have already bought the ebook and will probably start it this week.
Are any of you going to be interested in a read along of Book 2 of the Kushiel's trilogy? I'd like to start talking to folks on the Kushiel's Dart read along about scheduling book 2. If there is a lot of interest from you guys, I can schedule the read along to start in August. If not, I will schedule sooner. Thanks!
Are any of you going to be interested in a read along of Book 2 of the Kushiel's trilogy? I'd like to start talking to folks on the Kushiel's Dart read along about scheduling book 2. If there is a lot of interest from you guys, I can schedule the read along to start in August. If not, I will schedule sooner. Thanks!
I'm at ALA currently so if someone else could assign hosts dates I'd appreciate it and I'll edit the post at the top when I get to a computer ;)


To Susan, I am also interested in the book 2 read-along!

Week 1: July 20 Ch 1-13 (pg 102) - Allie
Week 2: July 27 Ch 14-32 (pg 204) - Lynn
Week 3: August 3 Ch 33-50 (pg 302) - Heather
Week 4: August 10 Ch 50-62 (pg 382) - Lisa
Does that sound fair to everyone? Anyone want to/prefer to switch things around?
James wrote: "Unfortunately, I haven't read the first two books in the series, so wont be able to participate, but I think I will read the first book during this time period and answer the questions posed during..."
Heya James - the first 2 books each worked as a stand alone. Each book happens in the same world but with different characters.
Heya James - the first 2 books each worked as a stand alone. Each book happens in the same world but with different characters.

1) Kai kicks off the story by risking her life in an attempt to save the idol Alpha Seven. Why do you think she chose to try? Do you think idols truly non-sentient?
2) I think this is the first time we've seen idols, and they have their similarities and differences to gods and craftsmen. Do you think they serve a useful purpose? If you were in this world, would you prefer faith, Craft, or idols?
3) I found it interesting that priests/priestesses are able to change or reform their bodies in the pool, during their initiation. If it were possible, would you want to make use of this power or not?
4) A few familiar faces show up from Three Parts Dead, Cat and Ms. Kevarian! Is this how you would have expected them to be living, after the events of that novel? [Three Parts Dead spoiler warning for answers to this question]
5) Izza is in a difficult situation; she wants to take care of the other street children, but she also wants to protect herself. What do you think of how she is attempting to meet both goals? Do you think she was right to stop leading the stories and rituals for the other children?
6) There is a lot that is hinted near the end of this section, with the line "Howl, Bound World" and the poet Edmond Margot. What do you think it is that ties together Seven Alpha, Kai, Izza, and Margot?

Fairly certain I'm committed to this series now, so count me in for Last First Snow as well. My first FFF post will go up late tonight/early tomorrow, schedule willing. :D
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Try now? I've had a lot of hacking attempts out of France for some reason.

Huzzah! I'm glad it was a pretty easy fix in the end. I'm sorry for the trouble and inconvenience. :(

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Week 1: July 20 Ch 1-13 (pg 102) - Allie
Week 2: July 27 Ch 14-32 (pg 204) - Lynn
Week 3: August 3 Ch 33-50 (pg 302) - Heather
Week 4: August 10 Ch 50-62 (pg 382) - Lisa