Read-Alongs/Buddy Reads/Co-Reads, anyone?

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Are you interested in participating in a Read-Along/Buddy Read?

Yes
8
50%
No
1
6%
Maybe
7
44%
 
Total votes: 16
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I'm so glad there's interest in this! :mrgreen:
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I've done it before and I'm doing it now (even though, it's not quite working out). I like it though! 😊
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It sounds fun! I would love to!
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I've read a few books online with some buddies. It went out great! I've realized it is always good to see and understand perspectives while reading a book. For example, while reading an LGBTQ+ book, it helps to have the perspective of someone who belongs to the community. Gives you a wider perspective and understanding. I'm open for co-reading!
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Oh man I'd like this. I've been trying to get my mom to do this with me, but to no avail. She's a reader, but lately she hasn't had the time.
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What an interesting idea! It never even occurred to me to read along with someone. I voted yes!

I just started reading "Dodging Satan" by Kathleeen Zamboni McCormick which was a BOTD. If anyone would care to join me (I'm only on page 14) please message me! :D
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Gravy wrote: ↑26 May 2018, 03:54 Are any of you lovely people interested in participating in this sort of thing?


(For those who don't know what they are, two or more people read the same book, at the same time, and discuss it.)


Opinions? Would you participate in one? Start one?
It seems that quite a few are interested. :)
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It does. :D
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Voted yes. I've never done this before. Sounds a lot of fun!
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I’ve been wanting to do this with my grandma, but she reads only in Spanish. Finding a book translated for both of us to enjoy is pretty hard. I’m not giving up, though! I’m sure I’ll find something. :D
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I think reading is a sometimes intimate or solo affair, however, who knows? I could try this.
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This will definitely be a competition, new one for that matter.
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We have a forum for read-a-longs now! :D
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Gravy wrote: ↑19 Jul 2018, 20:08 We have a forum for read-a-longs now! :D
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Here's a thread for organizing your read-a-long! :happy-wavemulticolor:
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