Once Upon a River Readalong #OnceUponaReadalong discussion
Introduce yourself
Hi, I'm Rachel. I've had Once Upon a River on my Kindle for a while now along with a copy of The Thirteenth Tale. I think I'm going to enjoy Setterfield so this is going to be the push I need to finally get to her. The premise is a bit different to what I usually read too so it will be good to get out of my comfort zone. Thank you Katie for running this, I really enjoy your Booktube channel and looking forward to being part of this group which I'm hoping will keep me accountable :-)
Hi, my name is Alisa. I've read both of Diane Setterfield's older books and cannot wait to read this one as well. I'm gonna be a little rebellious and read the German translation because I have it already on my shelves. :D
(And I'm already sorry for all gramma and spelling mistakes that might happen later in the discussion xD)
Hi, I’m Sam :) I haven’t read this book before, but I am really intrigued by it. I am looking forward to being able to discuss something I’m reading, as I don’t normally have the chance to do this.
Hi, I’m Katie! This will be my first Diane Setterfield book and I’m very excited to be reading it with a group!
Hello. I’m Laura. I read The Thirteenth Tale a few years ago and really enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to this read along.
Hi, I'm Patricia! I've heard about the Thirteenth Tale, but I haven't read Diane Setterfield before. I promised I'd read what's already on my bookshelves, but I'm excited to join this read along :)
Hello! I'm Marissa (from Blatantly Bookish on Booktube). Diane Setterfield is one of my favorite contemporary authors, and I'm so excited to read this brilliant book again with all of you!
Hi, I'm Becky. I first read The Thirteenth Tale a few years ago and thought it was OK, but I had a few issues with it. I wanted to give it another try so I reread it a few months ago and loved it. I'm now keen to try something else by Diane Setterfield so the readalong is a perfect opportunity.
Hi everyone! I'm Sarah. I have read Setterfield's other two books and enjoyed them both (especially The Thirteenth Tale) and I have had this one on my TBR for awhile. I look forward to joining in the discussion. Cheers from snowy Ontario. ❄️️❄️️☃️
Hi, I'm Kathy. I have been meaning to read The Thirteenth Tale for a year or so - but it's packed in an unidentified moving box. Hopefully I'll find it soon! I heard a sample of Once Upon a River on Audible and was immediately intrigued - so here I am - can't wait!
Hi everyone, I'm Janice. :) I have never read Diane Setterfield's books. I find buddy read is a good way for me to try reading new authors and new genres that I may not have chosen for myself. I love your BookTube channel, Katie. :)
Hi, I'm Gelli. This will be my first read of this book! :)
Hi!! I’m Emily Helen, and this will be my first time reading this book :)
Hi, everyone! I'm Taylor, (The Babbling Bee on Booktube), and I share with Katie a total love for Diane Setterfield. The Thirteenth Tale is probably my favorite book, I reread it basically every year. This will be my second read of Once Upon a River and I can't wait! Looking forward to chatting with you all.
Hello, I'm Jane. Haven't read Diane Setterfield before, it has sat on my kindle for a while though! Really like your channel Katie
Well, hello! I am Lisa from Lisa of Troy, my BookTube channel. This is my very first readalong so I hope I won't disappoint. This will be my first time reading Once Upon a River and my first time reading Diane Setterfield. I do love a good mystery so I am really excited to dig into this book! Nice meeting, everyone!
Hi everyone!! I'm Laura and I haven't read any of Diane Setterfield's books before so I'm really looking forward to this readalong! :)
Hi everyone. I am Pinaki. I have not read Diane Setterfield's books before. Looking forward to real along with you. Thanks Katie :)
Hi all, my name is Marcus. This is not a book I would ordinarily have chosen but, on Katie’s recommendation in her video, I’m looking forward to reading it!
Hello! My name is Melissa and this will be my first time reading this book! I have had it on my shelf since May of 2020.. I would look at it from time to time but kept choosing Hardy or Gaskell or re-reading other Victorian lit instead. (Comfort zone!) I was super excited to receive this invite giving me the push I need to read this book!
i don't think I had heard of diane setterfield before but this book sounds like something I would like so count me in!
Hey everyone! My name is Leticia. I haven't read anything by Diane Setterfield yet but I've owned a copy of Once Upon a River for a little while now, and for some reason I haven't picked it up yet. So, I'm super excited for this readalong!
Hello everyone! My name is Scarlett, and this will be my second Setterfield novel. I've read The Thirteenth Tale, and it's one of my favorite books. I first read it when I was around thirteen, and I credit it with being the novel that jumpstarted my love of gothic literature.I've been meaning to read Once Upon a River since it came out, so I'm glad I was invited to join this group, as it will now force me to finally read it. I'm so excited!
Hello, I’m Kayra. This will be my first time reading a book by Diane Setterfield, and I look forward to discussing it with all of you!
Hi! I'm Rachel and I haven't read Diane Setterfield but had heard about her from a booktuber I follow. I'm excited for this readalong!
Hi, everyone! I'm Kristin and I am rereading Once Upon A River. I also have read Bellman and Black. Once Upon A River is one of my favorite books and I will enjoy revisiting this lovely tale with all of you!
Hello everyone! My name is Mary and I have read Diane Setterfield's The Thirteenth Tale. However, that was nine years ago and I don't remember a whole lot about it. I've been meaning to reread it for the past year or so as well as read for the first time Once Upon a River. This readalong is the perfect opportunity to knock it off my list and may even motivate me to reread The Thirteenth Tale!
Hi everyone I'm Keriann or WomanVsBooks on YouTube, looking forward to reading Once Upon a River, I loved The Thirteenth Tale and its once of my favourite books so have high hopes for this one.
i'm tee! thank you for the readalong invite katie, i love watching your booktube content. this will be my first by diane setterfield.
Hi everyone, I'm Samantha and this is the last of Diane Setterfield's books I have to read! I took part in both of the past read-alongs Katie has hosted and really enjoyed them both. Not every book holds up to reading with a group, but Diane Setterfield's books always have so much to discuss!
Hi everyone, I'm Sue. I previously read The Thirteenth Tale and enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to the readalong!
Hello everyone - I'm Leslie and glad to be joining the group. I've previously read The Thirteenth Tale and enjoyed it very much. Once Upon a River has been on my TBR for awhile, so I'm glad for this readalong. Thanks Katie for hosting.
Hi Everyone! I'm Carolyn. I'm embarrassed to say that I have started Thirteenth Tale twice and got about halfway through the second time but got distracted by other things both times ☹️. I did really love her writing from what I did read though so it WILL get read, hopefully this year. In the meanwhile, I am really looking forward to this one, not only from Katie's praise but also one of my friends read it and told me she thought I would particularly enjoy it so very excited to read it! I'm also really looking forward to discussing the story with everyone, this will be fun! Thank you Katie for organizing this and hosting🙂.
Hi, I’m Jill from California and this will be my third Setterfield read along with Katie! I’ve had this book for a long time and I’m glad to have this to get me to read it!
Hi everyone! I'm Keeley. This will be my second Diane Setterfield. I read The Thirteenth Tale a few years ago and absolutely loved it. I'm so excited!
Hey everybody! I am Mikhael, and this is my first attempt to join a readalong. I have bought this book after Katie's recommendation but have not picked it up yet. It is my first Setteefield's book but I am sure I will like it since I usually like books Katie talks about
Hi, I'm Riccardo from Italy. As for Mikhael above, this is a first for me as I never joined a readalong before. I'm very curious to try and to read the novel.
Hello!I'm Lu and I live in Tennessee. I have read (and loved) The Thirteenth Tale and Bellman & Black, so I'm really looking forward to reading Once Upon a River with the group! 🤓
Hi I'm Melissa and this will be my first book by Diane Setterfield, it sounds just like my cup of tea, so I'm very excited.
Hi everyone, happy to do my first readalong!
Hello everybody,I'm Rita and I'm from Portugal.
This will be my first contact with Diane Setterfield's writing and I'm very excited about this readalong!
Thank you, Katie for the invite. :)
Hello guys! This is my first read along. I have actually borrowed once upon a river from my community's telephone box library!
Hi! I'm Melissa and this will be my first Diane Setterfield, it sounds just like my cup of tea, I'm very excited!
Good morrow, folk, I'm Charlie and this will be a re-read for me. I've now read all the books Setterfield has released and I am more than happy to be revisiting this one.
Hi, Katie & Fellow Readalong Readers...I'm Denise from This Is My Everybody | Books & DIY Home Ideas. I have just relaunched my Booktube channel on Saturday after a long break... So, I am thrilled to dive in right away with a February Readalong with the fab Katie of Books and Things!
Super excited to read my first Diane Setterfield book with all of you! It sounds amazing... And I am truly grateful to bring Once Upon A River (finally!) to the top of my TBR List!
... Denise ✨😎✨
Hi, I'm Catherine. I read and loved the Thirteenth Tale at the end of last year so I am really looking forward to this. This will be my first readalong too.
Hello :)I am Ana ("Ana on the sheves" on youtube) and this will be my second time rereading the book. I just read it on January but I have to join the fun. I love this author writting. I look foward to read this book with all of you! =^^=
Hello.This is my first time reading this book. I have read two of Diane Setterfield's books and I really enjoy them.
I'm Katie, from Books and Things on Booktube, and will be hosting this readalong. This will be my second reading of Once Upon a River, and Diane Setterfield is one of my favourite authors.