Should have read classics discussion

I have an alphabet challenge that I'm doing for the year and I need to read an A book. I failed miserably at Anna Karenena , but I have always wanted to read Atlas Shrugged, but have been nervous by its length and content. Would anyone be interested in reading this over the summer with me as a buddy read?

I'd be willing. It's been on my list for quite a while as well, and I should have lots more time after June!

That sounds great! It would be a good time to do it, during those baseball games! How about starting around June 1st and we can figure out a schedule when the time comes around? Plus, that gives more people the chance to join in.

Perfect for me. I love the idea of getting some more people in on it!

Alright Kelly, when would you like to start this? I'm good with whenever. Is May too soon?

Nope. Let's start May 1. When do you want to finish? I'll put myself on a reading schedule.

Hmmm, I think that I need to get a copy of it to figure out how the book is divided. Maybe, do it as a summer read, let's go until end of August. How does that sound?

End of August sounds great!

I may join if I have time and August is definitely better for me as I have a number of books scheduled for May already.

I'm new to the group and my uncle recommended this book. I may join but right now I am trying to finish the count of monte cristo.

Sheryl wrote: "I'm new to the group and my uncle recommended this book. I may join but right now I am trying to finish the count of monte cristo."

Welcome to the group Sheryl! I'm thinking that starting in June or July might be a better option, if that is ok with Kelly and Cleo. Good luck with The Count, it is a good book, enjoy!

I just started reading and would like to offer some input from time to time as well.

Laurie wrote: "I just started reading and would like to offer some input from time to time as well."

That would be great! The more, the merrier!

Hey group! An official start date of June works just fine for me, though I hope to start soon I won't have as much time until June.

Nice! So how about June-August? We can be squishy about the end date since it is a long book. I'll set up a thread to start. Thanks all!

Sounds great to me!

This is one of my favorite books. I listened to it on cd last summer (read by one of my favorite readers!). My husband gave me a copy for Christmas (on cd), and I've been listening to it again for the past few weeks. Up to disc 39 today!
There are some slow parts, and some infuriating characters, but it also has a good plot and a lot to think about. Mirrors what is happening to our country right now.

Wow! Who was the reader on the disc that you liked?