Chicks On Lit discussion

It is time to think about our next chunky novel. Nominations will close 12/31/14. Looking forward to it!

The Luminaries by Eleanor CattonThe Luminaries

The Tale of Genji

I have to admit I have never heard of this book until just now. It is mentioned in the National Geographic magazine I am reading as being the first major literary work written by a woman, written over 1,000 years ago. So I looked it up, and it appears to be a real door-stopper at over 1000 pages! So I'll throw it out here. :-)

I nominate Island of the World. With a rating of 4.67 it just has to be good....right??!!

Sheila wrote: "The Tale of Genji

I have to admit I have never heard of this book until just now. It is mentioned in the National Geographic magazine I am reading as..."

I would love to read this book as well.

Anyone interested in Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West I have been wanting to read this one for awhile.

Poll is now up! Which of these books would you like to read and discuss with us for the new year? Go here:

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

to vote for your preferred choice for our next "chunky" read. Voting will run through January 10th.

Oh boy -- now that i've read a little about the Luminaries, I want to read that one too. And I know I'll never read that one without a group read on it.

The poll has closed, and The Luminaries was our winner for our next chunky read.

I will leave it up to Meg to set up the rest of the planning and time schedule. I've ordered my copy to join in on this one. :-)

Great thank you Sheila!!! Who is in???

I'm in -- already got my copy. Looking forward to it.

Definitely in, will get a copy of the book.

When will we start reading? So I can put it into my reading plan...

We will plan on starting reading on February 22nd (the last Sunday in Feb). Meg asked me if I can set up a reading schedule for this one, since she is doing the audio book version, so I will get a schedule up once my copy arrives. We will plan on reading approx. 100 pages a week though. :-)

ok thanks. Plenty of time to read a couple more before we start then. thanks Sheila. :)

If anyone wants to lead the discussion or co-lead, please let me know

Since I nominated this one, I would be willing to co-facilitate.

You are the best. Thank you so much. I can't wait to read this one