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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Announcing the Bleak House Read-a-Long


Another read-a-long?  Really?  Yes, really, but only if you want to.  This classic has been on my must read  list for some time.  Bought the book over two years ago, and I think it's high time I read it.  Plus I got all fancy, and took the picture above for this read-a-long.
So here are the particulars if you're thinking of joining in:

Who: This idea was cooked up between me and Trish.  We both want to read it and would like some company.

What: Bleak House by Charles Dickens.  According to the back cover of my edition, this novel is considered to be one of  Dickens'greatest works.

When: November 1st to December 31st, 2012.  My copy is 881 pages, so I think 400 pages per month is reasonable.

Where: Right here at this blog beginning with an intro post on November 1st, a mid-way post on December 1st, and a wrap up post on or around December 31st.  It may not be the exact date, but close enough since, it's New Year's Eve and all.

Why: This classic has been on my list for some time, and I bought the book over two years ago.  Several years ago, Masterpiece Theater did a mini-series of this book, and I can't possibly watch it until I read the book.  Plus I've never read Dickens.  A Christmas Carol doesn't count in my book.

How: Write up a quick post saying you're joining in and leave a link in the comments so we can visit each other.  You can read the old school paper back like me, listen to the audio, or go techie and read digital.  Whatever works for you.

So what say you?  Are you in for a right 'ole classic guv'nor?


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Interesting. You know, I don't think I know anything about this story.
1 reply · active 647 weeks ago
Well, you know I'm in. ;) Will try to get a post up soon.
2 replies · active 647 weeks ago
Hmmm. I do have this book on my Classics Club list...
1 reply · active 647 weeks ago
What a nice read a long idea, cute button too. I've never read Charles Dickens. If I wasn't so swamped with pending reads, I'd join. Happy reading!
1 reply · active 647 weeks ago
I'm going to go with a tentative maybe right now - I haven't had a great track record with read alongs. I will most likely sign up and attempt a go at the audio version - that's really the only way I can get through the classic style of writing. In print it always puts me to sleep!
1 reply · active 647 weeks ago
I'm in--doing a couple of readalongs this month but I'll make this my audio one. Looking forward to it!
1 reply · active 647 weeks ago
Im in - I have been REALLY lazy with my reading lately so I will use this to get back in I think
1 reply · active 647 weeks ago
I would like to give this a try
1 reply · active 647 weeks ago
I haven't read any Dickens this year and that's a shame, so I'm in. I have a copy on my kindle, and I'm planning on getting the audio from audible. Thanks for hosting. It's so much more fun reading these long ones with a group.
2 replies · active 645 weeks ago
I am not a blogger but would like to join the fun! Can I?
1 reply · active 645 weeks ago
I wish I heard about this a little earlier.. I might not be able to join in but I want to. I don't have the book either... gah... it's on my maybe should get from library list now.. =)
OH and may I wish your read along bodes better than my last one... I read along with myself bwahhahahahaha
1 reply · active 645 weeks ago
I wish you well! I happen to count A Christmas Carol as reading Dickens
1 reply · active 646 weeks ago
I just might live to regret this.
http://www.fizzythoughts.com/2012/10/zzzzzzzzzzzz...
1 reply · active 645 weeks ago
Hello, I heard about this through Kim at Sophisticated Dorkiness. Dickens is my Mt. Everest!
http://orangetrombone.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/bl...
1 reply · active 645 weeks ago
Whoooops, I forgot to officially sign up! http://bkclubcare.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/monday...
You know how lazy I've gotten with posting but I'm going to join in and listen to it in audio. I've wanted to tackle it for years so we'll see how it goes.

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