Books and Jams Readalong discussion

Who's here to read Lillian Boxfish this month?? Say hi!!

Hi I am here just started it this afternoon. Going to take my time with this one may read a little bit a day. Unless I find I can't put it down.

Wendy wrote: "Hi I am here just started it this afternoon. Going to take my time with this one may read a little bit a day. Unless I find I can't put it down."

Sounds like a good plan. I will be starting tonight.

Hi! I'm here! :) I'll most likely start it next week.

I am joining in as soon as I get the book.....hopefully from my library. I am having so much fun doing these group reads with you, Krista, and all of the other participants.

Krista wrote: "Who's here to read Lillian Boxfish this month?? Say hi!!"
I am going to read this!! Will be starting it next week! I look forward to the discussion!

Ooh nice, shall see if the library has it :)

Melanie wrote: "Ooh nice, shall see if the library has it :)" Agh sadly no, shall see if I can find a marketplace copy of the hardback.

Melanie wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Ooh nice, shall see if the library has it :)" Agh sadly no, shall see if I can find a marketplace copy of the hardback."

I had to buy my copy on Amazon. It was new and only $8.00 plus S&H.

Hi Im waiting for book to arrive

Debbi wrote: "I am joining in as soon as I get the book.....hopefully from my library. I am having so much fun doing these group reads with you, Krista, and all of the other participants."
I put my book on hold at at the Library but I was way down the list so I ended up getting a new book on Amazon for $8.00 plus S&H.

I am just joining but have started the book already. With work (i commute 1hr each way), I will probably not be able to keep up with the pace you're reading, but I will do my best.

I haven't started yet!! AAAAHHHHH. SO sorry! I got caught up in Anne of the Island and now Tome Topple has started and I am going to start Jane Eyre. I WILL get to this one soon! I set everything up so you can all start whenever you can and get the conversations going! I'll be joining in soon!

Katherine wrote: "I am just joining but have started the book already. With work (i commute 1hr each way), I will probably not be able to keep up with the pace you're reading, but I will do my best."

The way I set up each book is with different discussion posts for every few chapters. That way there's no time limit and people can join in the discussion at whatever point they are in the book throughout the month. No dates or deadlines. Hopefully that way more people can participate! :)

I started reading it Thursday while my Mum was having a scan done...sat outside and waited on her as it was such a pretty day out. However, her scan took much less time than either of us thought it would, so I only have read the first 30 pages. I will probably try and get more read this weekend, it looks like it's going to be a good, light-hearted read from what I can tell so far.

I'm here and I'll be starting tonight or tomorrow. It's been a really slow reading month for me, but I finally finished a book this month and I'm ready to give this one a go.

I haven't even started it. I have two other books to read before I get to Lillian. So far this month has been crazy busy.

Becky wrote: "I'm here and I'll be starting tonight or tomorrow. It's been a really slow reading month for me, but I finally finished a book this month and I'm ready to give this one a go."

I just can't seem to get into this book. I think it's just not the book for me or maybe it's just not the right time for it. I'll be back in May for Lilac Girls.

Debbi wrote: "I haven't even started it. I have two other books to read before I get to Lillian. So far this month has been crazy busy."

SAME!! Ugh. But Easter is over now and I will have a bit more time. Hoping to start this week! Yikes!!

I am struggling with it also but I am going to try and push through. I hate DNFing books.

Wendy wrote: "I am struggling with it also but I am going to try and push through. I hate DNFing books."

Yes I hear you. I know to DNF a book or not is something all readers struggle with. I'm already in a bit of a reading slump so it was best for me to just move on this time. I hope it gets better for you! :)

Becky wrote: "Wendy wrote: "I am struggling with it also but I am going to try and push through. I hate DNFing books."

Yes I hear you. I know to DNF a book or not is something all readers struggle with. I'm alr..."

I hate DNFing but sometimes you win one and sometimes you lose some.

Ok everyone I am loving the book, so glad I didn't dnf it. Keep reading I beg you, it gets so much better.

The library group does not have a copy of this book anywhere. so disappointed :-(

So I finished the book and I have to say I really ended up loving it. It just hit me right in the feels as my friend According to Jewles would say. Lillian had such a full and sometime hard life. 4.5 stars for me only reason I didn't give it five was because of the slow start.

Wendy wrote: "So I finished the book and I have to say I really ended up loving it. It just hit me right in the feels as my friend According to Jewles would say. Lillian had such a full and sometime hard life. 4..."

I am glad that you finally ended up liking the book. I guess I will be giving a good old try.

:) yeah keep reading Debbi I swear it gets better.

Wendy wrote: "Ok everyone I am loving the book, so glad I didn't dnf it. Keep reading I beg you, it gets so much better."

If I wasn't already fighting a reading slump all month, I'd keep reading. I'll keep this in mind though and maybe pick the book up again when I'm not slumpy to begin with.

Wendy wrote: "Ok everyone I am loving the book, so glad I didn't dnf it. Keep reading I beg you, it gets so much better."

Oh man. I'm going to push through, but I'm not really into it. How long did it take you to start liking it? I'm at chapter 7 and really tempted to just not finish. Hmmm...

Krista wrote: "Wendy wrote: "Ok everyone I am loving the book, so glad I didn't dnf it. Keep reading I beg you, it gets so much better."

Oh man. I'm going to push through, but I'm not really into it. How long di..."

Krista, you and I are at the same place.....chapter 7.