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2018 Reading Group - January: North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell - *Spoilers from 25 January*

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Plentyoffishnets · 31/12/2017 11:06

Hi, lots of interest on a different thread for starting a 2018 MN reading group.
Aim is to read one book a month, finishing by 25th of each month then discussing and selecting the next month's book.
For January we have gone for North and South by Elisabeth Gaskell.
So this thread is for those who want to join in, all are welcome Smile

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RustyBear · 01/01/2018 21:09

I’ve had it on my kindle for a while, so maybe this will be what I need to get me started on it!

SellMySoulForMoreSleep · 01/01/2018 21:06

I'm in, will download now!

IrisAtwood · 01/01/2018 21:00

I’ve just started it too.

dreamingofaname · 01/01/2018 20:39

Brilliant, would love to join! Will download it and start when I finish "The Miniaturist"

Meduse · 01/01/2018 20:34

Great! Me too,I'm in.It will be a bit of a challenge to read a classic novel after a long time of flying through more modern styles
Will download it now

Hardygirl78 · 01/01/2018 19:52

I'll join you if you don't mind, I was struggling to decide what to read next but have just downloaded this onto my kindle and made a start.

RainOnATinRoof · 01/01/2018 19:05

I read up to chapter 4 yesterday, and hope to get a couple more chapters in this evening. So far, so good.

Elizabeth Gaskell has a very modern style, I find.

ScribblyGum · 01/01/2018 17:32

My favourite book of 2017. Can strongly recommend the audiobook. Juliet Stevenson does a wonderful job.

mamapants · 01/01/2018 13:20

Can I join please. Never read it, will get it on kindle now. Will be good to have some motivation to read more rather than default to TV all the time.

gruffaloshmuffalo · 01/01/2018 12:41

Hello!

I'm in, I read it a very long time ago but I'm excited to read it again

Londoner11 · 01/01/2018 12:33

Have just started reading it. Aiming to finish by Next Monday through no idea if I will.

stilllovingmysleep · 01/01/2018 08:36

Great I'm in too, looking forward to discussing this at the end of the month.

Reallytired17 · 31/12/2017 16:58

Checking in! Never read it so will be interesting.

greenllicic · 31/12/2017 16:33

Thankyou Smile I'm in just need to get it when kindles charged. Looks interesting and I'm in a local book group so will recommend to them.

BookWitch · 31/12/2017 16:28

I'm joining, just finishing a book off (hopefully will finish it tomorrow) and then I'm onto North and South

RipMacWinkle · 31/12/2017 16:15

Just downloaded so I'll get into this later this week. Can't wait!

leaveituntiltomorrow · 31/12/2017 16:14

I’d like to join. I’ll download it on to my kindle. I go through phases with reading at the moment, I’d love to have it as part of my routine again Xmas Smile

Whatshallichoose · 31/12/2017 16:10

I've downloaded the 49p version onto my kindle so I'll get started over the next day or so. I'm looking forward to getting back to reading and reading something different

RainOnATinRoof · 31/12/2017 16:02

This is great! I have North and South on my list and I was planning on reading it very soon anyway. I'm definitely in.

Blerg · 31/12/2017 15:54

Hi all, I’d like to join. I’m in a rut and need some inspiration of new things to try.

AethelflaedsWhiteGoose · 31/12/2017 13:01

I’d like to join. Going to see if I can download on kindle. Thanks for setting up.

Wishfulmakeupping · 31/12/2017 12:46

Hi all popping in- will download tomorrow:)

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Plentyoffishnets · 31/12/2017 12:42

(when we get to time to discuss)

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Plentyoffishnets · 31/12/2017 12:41

chilly - thanks for helping getting this thing started 😀
neckless- that's fab you've read n and s with your book group. Would we be able to unashamedly steal the discussion points off your reading group if you happen to still have any? Blush

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Londoner11 · 31/12/2017 12:38

There is a free version on Kindle as well which I might go for even if there is a few grammar mistakes.

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