Only Time Will Tell Read-a-Long! discussion

Welcome, everyone! The 1,000 copy giveaway ends in a couple of weeks. Once it does, we will be posting discussion questions for different sections of the book so all of you can read at your own pace, and discuss as you read!

We will also be hosting giveaways of the second, third, and fourth books, so tune back soon--and tell your friends!

In the mean time, feel free to introduce yourself. Have any of you read Jeffrey Archer before?

Hi! I've been reading Jeffrey's books for over 20 years and yes, I have read them all! My favorite of all time is still the first one I read: Kane & Abel. I haven't stopped since.

My favorite is the trilogy with Kane & Abel, The Prodigal Daughter and Shall We Tell the President. I can't tell you how many times I have re-read them.

I love his books and can't wait to read this one!

My book group read Only Time Will Tell last year and I couldn't wait to read The Sins Of The Father to find out what happened next.

Leslie aka StoreyBook,
I agree with you about the Jeffrey Archer books Kane and Abel and The Prodigal Daughter, that's the books that got me started reading Mr. Archer's books. Most of his books that I haven't read I have on my bookshelf to be read and I think I have mostly all of his books already. You mentioned the book "Shall We Tell the President". Is that part of Kane and Abel and The Prodigal Daughter? Is it the third book in that series or is that just one of his books that you really liked? Thanks, Wendy. P.S. I also just sent you a friend request on goodreads. Thank you!

I got started reading Jeffrey Archer books with Kane & Abel. His books are exciting and I cannot wait to read this one.

I started reading Jeffrey Archer back in 2001 when I spent a year in Israel. My first was As the Crow Flies. I then went to Kane and Abel and Prodigal Daughter. I really disliked Shall We Tell the President and do not acknowledge it as a canonical part of the series much as I do not acknowledge the Star Wars prequels. :)

Wendy wrote: "Leslie aka StoreyBook,
I agree with you about the Jeffrey Archer books Kane and Abel and The Prodigal Daughter, that's the books that got me started reading Mr. Archer's books. Most of his books th..."

Hey Wendy, Shall We Tell the President ties into Kane & Abel and The Prodigal Daughter. I consider it a trilogy while it may not be touted that way. I have all 3 books in hardback and on my keeper shelf. I don't keep many books but these I loved. one day I'm going to have to sit down and re-read them!

Benzion wrote: "I started reading Jeffrey Archer back in 2001 when I spent a year in Israel. My first was As the Crow Flies. I then went to Kane and Abel and Prodigal Daughter. I really disliked Shall We Tell the ..."

I tie it into the other two because it is the same characters. To me that makes it part of the series.

Each to their own!

Thank you Leslie. I do have Shall We Tell the President on my bookshelf and if I would have known it was part of the first two books I definitely would have read it when I got it years ago. LOL Needless to say I will be reading it as soon as I finish the book I'm reading right now. Thank you so much for bringing it to my attention. Now I have something to read while I'm waiting for the next book in the last series to come out. :)

I hope you enjoy it Wendy!

LOL, I just looked through all of my books before I checked my little notebook which tells me which books I do have and do you know that the only book that I do not have by Jeffrey Archer is "Shall we tell the President". I will be buying it on my kindle or my kobo as sson as I finish the book I'm reading now. It's funny how that always happens. I have over 300 - 400 books on my bookshelves that I haven't read yet and the ones that I really decide that I want to read right now I never have. LOL

that is funny that you thought you had it but didn't. not sure if it is available in ebook format but you never know! I know finding a hardback copy for my keeper shelf was next to impossible, but I found one!

Just checked, it is on Amazon. makes sense to release the older books in ebook format if you can, more revenue stream!

It is in kindle and it must be a very good book because for being such an older book it costs $9.99 and I find that if a book that old still cost that much on kindle ii is still selling and is going to be a very good book. I'll be reading it in the next couple of days. But I'm also like you Leslie when it comes to wanting to have a hard copy of it like I have of Kane and Abel and The Prodigal Daughter. I'll find one sooner or later but I'm happy just to know that I can get it on kindle and start reading it. :)

You can get used hard copies of "Shall We Tell the President " at either Thriftbooks.com or Alibris.com. The books I have gotten from either place
have almost seemed like new. Just a thought....

Thanks Carole! I didn't even think about Alibris I haven't bought from them in years. What a great idea!

A big fan of Jeffrey Archer and his ingenious story-telling, Not a penny less, not a penny more is my most favorite of his novels. Loved Kane and Abel and Prodigal daughter too. Look foward with much anticipation for his novels & enjoy reading them immensely.

Hi, I'm a fan of Jeffrey Archer, starting with (as others on the thread) with Kane and Abel. Looking forward to participating in this book group discussion.

I read Jeffrey Archer years ago. Forgot how fast he read and how wonderful his characters were.

I saw the Kindle version of Only Time Will Tell offered for $1.99 over the weekend. not sure if it is still that price....nope, just looked. I saw it on bookbub

Finished book. Can't wait to start Sins of the Father. Been a while since reading was like eating peanuts. Can't wait for the next one!

I found this group by accident! Another friend had joined, and it showed in my newsfeed. I loved this book, and wanted to re-read it, so this is perfect!

I haven't read any of Archer's titles, so looking forwared to reading this and hearing what everyone else thought of the book. I love finding "new to me" authors, so am looking forward to this title!

I won this book as an ARC before it was published. It was my first Archer book, and I liked it very much. So I'll be participating in this group.

I haven't read the other books in the series yet so hope to win them here.

Daniella wrote: "Hi! I've been reading Jeffrey's books for over 20 years and yes, I have read them all! My favorite of all time is still the first one I read: Kane & Abel. I haven't stopped since."

I'm glad to hear that KANE & ABEL is so good. I see that all the time at used book sales.

Beth wrote: "I'm glad to hear that KANE & ABEL is so good. I see that all the time at used book sales.
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you should definitely pick it up next time you see it at a sale!

I've read most of his books and somehow had missed this one. Love his books and am looking forward to delving into another "great read"!

On what date will this group begin discussion of ONLY TIME WILL TELL?

I've just been informed that I've won Only Time Will Tell....my first ever win, which I'm looking forward to reading.

My first Jeffrey Archer was Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less, which I remember being very enjoyable and clever, and which led to reading lots more of his books.

Beth wrote: "On what date will this group begin discussion of ONLY TIME WILL TELL?"

Hi Beth! Now that the giveaway has ended, we will be posting discussion questions, broken down by sections of the book, within the next couple of weeks. We want to give readers time to receive their copy in the mail and dive in!

bummer, I didn't get a notice so guess I didn't win.

I didn't get a notice either, Leslie. Oh well, guess I'll have to order to have a hard copy in time for the start.

since it is an older book I'm going to check the library

got a copy on Amazon, amazing price, quick delivery!

I am soooo excited to receive ONLY TIME WILL TELL! anxiously awaiting my copy......

I am so excited waiting for my copy. I have friends who are huge Jeffrey Archer fans, but this will be the first one I read and the first read along I have participated in here. Really looking forward to it.

I became a Jeffrey Archer fan after reading Paths of Glory. Now I am enjoying Kane and Abeland am over half done. I have never won a give away and to my surprise it was Only Time Will Tell and to find out their is a group read along. Well, thanks gang for letting me join.

Kelsey wrote: "Welcome, everyone! The 1,000 copy giveaway ends in a couple of weeks. Once it does, we will be posting discussion questions for different sections of the book so all of you can read at your own pac..."

I read this back when goodreads gave away an ARC. I won it. It was my first Archer novel, and I gave it five stars.

Beth wrote: "Kelsey wrote: "Welcome, everyone! The 1,000 copy giveaway ends in a couple of weeks. Once it does, we will be posting discussion questions for different sections of the book so all of you can read ..."

I gave it five stars also! It has turned me into an Archer fan. I'm also enjoying Kane and Abel--almost finished! Maybe today.

Rena wrote: "A big fan of Jeffrey Archer and his ingenious story-telling, Not a penny less, not a penny more is my most favorite of his novels. Loved Kane and Abel and Prodigal daughter too. Look foward with mu..."

Hi Rena, I agree with you I loved that book especially the ending.

Excited and cant wait to receive my copy. Just checked that it is about 400 pages and so planning to get through it in a weekend. Hopefully will get it in the mailbox by Feb end.

Anybody who has previously won books on Goodreads giveaways, what would be an approx date when we start receiving the book in mail?

Chinmay wrote: "Excited and cant wait to receive my copy. Just checked that it is about 400 pages and so planning to get through it in a weekend. Hopefully will get it in the mailbox by Feb end.

Anybody who has ..."

Hi Chinmay! Because this giveaway is so much larger than the usual giveaways (1,000 copies!), it is going to take a little bit longer to get the books mailed out to all of the readers. But don't worry, it's worth the wait!

Historical fiction is one of the things my dad shared with me that lead to my love of history. We have both read quite a few of Jeffrey Archer's books.
Looking forward to starting this series.

Great! I just started this recently and am not too far into this at all. This is my first Archer. I'll definitely check out the others that have been mentioned, too.

Just received my copy of Only Time Will Tell today. Can't wait to dive into it. I've heard great things about the story and I've been reading Jeffrey Archer books for years too!

I got my copy of the book today as well. Thank you GoodReads giveaway. This will be my first Jeffrey Archer book. Looking forward to reading along as people get their books and questions are posted.

I haven't received mine yet. Hopefully it will cone soon.

I just received my copy today, I have never read Jeffrey Archer before and am so excited to read and discuss with a group!

Kane and Abel #1 was the first Jeffrey Archer book I read. I also read book #2, then a couple of other books. It has been a while, but I will be happy to participate in this read-a-long once my copy of the book arrives. As I haven't read this book yet I am looking forward to it.

I am a Jeffery Archer fan and have read many of his books. I just finished reading the first two novels in the Clifton Chronicles with the third one patiently awaiting my attention. I enjoyed them and am looking forward to others comments and viewpoint. Enjoy.