Never too Late to Read Classics discussion

Hi everyone! As promised, we'll be doing the six chronicles of Barsetshire bi-monthly in 2026. The Palliser series will follow in 2027.

Here is the Schedule:

January-February: The Warden
March-April: Barchester Towers
May-June: Doctor Thorne
July-August: Framley Parsonage
September-October: The Small House at Allington
November-December: The Last Chronicle of Barset

Oh fun! What a great project! I’m just finishing The Last Chronicle of Barset (#6) but I’d love to join you all for The Palliser series.

I only have The Last Chronicle of Barset left to read and will see if I can hold out until November next year. I do plan to join you in 2027 for The Palliser series as well.

I hope to re-read this series.

We'll be doing Palliser series in 2027. You can join us then, Cleo and Lindenblatt.

@Lindenblatt. I can't ask you to keep the book on hold. But it's always nice if you can join in with the discussion. 😀

Kathy wrote: "I hope to re-read this series."

You're welcome, Kathy! I've only read the first three of the series. I hope to read the rest.

I've read these twice, many years apart. I hope I can squeeze in a couple next year, since they're so good!

I've also read both series, and I'm looking forward to joining in!

Welcome, Rosemarie and Melanie!

Piyangie wrote: "@Lindenblatt. I can't ask you to keep the book on hold. But it's always nice if you can join in with the discus..."

Thank you, Piyangie 😊 I just spent the morning arranging my TBR for 2026. Unless I get a sudden urge to go back to Barsetshire early, I should be able to join you in Nov/Dec next year. Following the discussions throughout the year will be a nice refresher before delving into the last volume.

Edit: In fact, I have been saving it up for next year. I love this series so much, I don't want it to end!

Lindenblatt wrote: "Piyangie wrote: "@Lindenblatt. I can't ask you to keep the book on hold. But it's always nice if you can join in with the discus..."

Thank you, Piyangie 😊 I just spent the morning arranging my TBR..."

I did the same, Lindenblatt, only to find my January is already packed. Another year goes like that no matter how hard I try to reduce my number of reads. 😀

Yay. I’m up to Doctor Thorne. I love this series and his writing style.

You're welcome, Jenna!

Lindenblatt wrote: "I only have The Last Chronicle of Barset left to read and will see if I can hold out until November next year. I do plan to join you in 2027 for The Palliser series as well."

You're going to love The Last Chronicle of Barset! It might be my favourite!

I've already bought a copy of The Warden! It's arriving soon.

Great, Luis! Glad to have you in.

My only copy of the series I have is the first one The Warden.

It's always great to have the first one in a series, Lesle. That's where the author lays his foundation for what is to come. Hope you'll join in.