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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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Macauley · 31/12/2017 11:40

I’m in. Downloaded north and south just after Christmas after seeing it recommended here.

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Namelesswonder · 31/12/2017 11:48

Me too, please. Just downloaded onto my kindle - 49p, bargain!

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Buglife · 31/12/2017 11:51

Ooh I want to try to do this, I’m pregnant and have a 3 year old and I’ve barely read anything for years. I read North and South when I was a teenager so would love to read it again. I am having some v early nights so I should be able to fit some reading in! I wonder if I have a copy somewhere still... if not I’ll get it on Kindle.

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Chillywhippet · 31/12/2017 12:02

Thank you Plenty

Name if the 49p version looks ok can you post a link? PP on other thread were asking which to go for.

I realised that in my excitement and sleep deprived haze last night I announced on the man book club thread that the 2017 reading group was open. Of course it will be 2018. Not a detail person me.

It's a new group. We don't "know" each other so please join in if you are lurking and say hello. Hopefully we'll be keen but laid back so if you don't finish or start a month's book just pick up where you can.

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Chillywhippet · 31/12/2017 12:03

MN book club that is. A man book club might look a bit different.

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user1487194234 · 31/12/2017 12:18

Have downloaded and will start it tomorrow

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Namelesswonder · 31/12/2017 12:24

The 49p kindle edition looks ok - I have scanned the first few pages and no obvious typos or errors. I'm not sure how to link to it, but it's the Kindle edition with a black header and footer on the front cover. Hope that helps!

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NecklessMumster · 31/12/2017 12:26

i recently read N and S with my real life book club so will be checking in with interest

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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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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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Plentyoffishnets · 31/12/2017 12:42

(when we get to time to discuss)

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Wishfulmakeupping · 31/12/2017 12:46

Hi all popping in- will download tomorrow:)

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AethelflaedsWhiteGoose · 31/12/2017 13:01

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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RipMacWinkle · 31/12/2017 16:15

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

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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

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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.

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Reallytired17 · 31/12/2017 16:58

Checking in! Never read it so will be interesting.

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stilllovingmysleep · 01/01/2018 08:36

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

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Londoner11 · 01/01/2018 12:33

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

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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

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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.

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