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gregs317 wrote: 17 Jan 2020, 20:21 I'm getting it on Saturday, but I'm willing to wait until you finish the trilogy. I am working on another book anyway, so it's all good. :)
I finished the third book and liked it. Are you sure one can skip the fourth book and continue straight to the fifth one?
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Actually, I was reconsidering the 4th book option. I might just read a summary of the 4th book. But you can choose to read it if you wish. Let me know what you decide ok.
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gregs317 wrote: 20 Jan 2020, 12:39 Actually, I was reconsidering the 4th book option. I might just read a summary of the 4th book. But you can choose to read it if you wish. Let me know what you decide ok.
You haven't read it? I will give it a chance if you don't mind.
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No, I didn't read the 4th book. Sure, go ahead and read it if you want.

I have the 5th book on hold and ready to go. But I will keep reading another book while you read the 4th book. I might ask you for a brief overview when you're finished. :)
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gregs317 wrote: 20 Jan 2020, 18:13 No, I didn't read the 4th book. Sure, go ahead and read it if you want.

I have the 5th book on hold and ready to go. But I will keep reading another book while you read the 4th book. I might ask you for a brief overview when you're finished. :)
Great! I will let you know when I am done. :)

Don't you want to read the 4th book as well? It continues just where the former has stopped.
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I started reading the 4th book, but I was having trouble getting interested in the story line. So, I think I'm just gonna skip it, except I will check out a summary online or something like that.
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gregs317 wrote: 21 Jan 2020, 08:55 I started reading the 4th book, but I was having trouble getting interested in the story line. So, I think I'm just gonna skip it, except I will check out a summary online or something like that.
I see. I started it and may skip it as well if it doesn't catch my interest.
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gregs317 wrote: 21 Jan 2020, 08:55 I started reading the 4th book, but I was having trouble getting interested in the story line. So, I think I'm just gonna skip it, except I will check out a summary online or something like that.
I decided to drop the 4th book as well, as it didn't engage me either. I will just read the summary online like you, so we can start the 5th one if you like. :)
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Sure thing. I would like to start book 5 tonight if that sounds good to you.
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gregs317 wrote: 24 Jan 2020, 14:57 Sure thing. I would like to start book 5 tonight if that sounds good to you.
Sounds good. I opened a thread here Read-a-long of "The Conference of the Birds", and we should discuss the book there. :)
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@Gravy have you got the book "Come Tumbling Down"?
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I don't have it quite yet. I'm hoping to have it in the next few days (hopefully!).
Once it is in my hands, I am fully ready to start it (to heck with whatever else I'm reading :lol: ).
I can jump on and open a thread when I have it? Or do you need to finish another book first?


Also, I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing a read-a-long of Space Opera by Catherynne Valente???
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Gravy wrote: 07 Feb 2020, 04:58 I don't have it quite yet. I'm hoping to have it in the next few days (hopefully!).
Once it is in my hands, I am fully ready to start it (to heck with whatever else I'm reading :lol: ).
I can jump on and open a thread when I have it? Or do you need to finish another book first?


Also, I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing a read-a-long of Space Opera by Catherynne Valente???
No rush, as I have to finish my current book. I will probably finish it in a few days. You can open a thread when you have it and let me know. :)

Space Opera by Catherynne Valente is on my list. I will be happy to read it with you as well. :)
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gali wrote: 07 Feb 2020, 05:04
Gravy wrote: 07 Feb 2020, 04:58 I don't have it quite yet. I'm hoping to have it in the next few days (hopefully!).
Once it is in my hands, I am fully ready to start it (to heck with whatever else I'm reading :lol: ).
I can jump on and open a thread when I have it? Or do you need to finish another book first?


Also, I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing a read-a-long of Space Opera by Catherynne Valente???
No rush, as I have to finish my current book. I will probably finish it in a few days. You can open a thread when you have it and let me know. :)

Space Opera by Catherynne Valente is on my list. I will be happy to read it with you as well. :)
That's awesome!
I've been trying to get it for awhile. Was just able to find a copy. :D


Unfortunately, Come Tumbling Down is out of my reach, at least for a few more days. :crying-green:

I will let you know when I have it!
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Gravy wrote: 09 Feb 2020, 03:37
gali wrote: 07 Feb 2020, 05:04
Gravy wrote: 07 Feb 2020, 04:58 I don't have it quite yet. I'm hoping to have it in the next few days (hopefully!).
Once it is in my hands, I am fully ready to start it (to heck with whatever else I'm reading :lol: ).
I can jump on and open a thread when I have it? Or do you need to finish another book first?


Also, I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing a read-a-long of Space Opera by Catherynne Valente???
No rush, as I have to finish my current book. I will probably finish it in a few days. You can open a thread when you have it and let me know. :)

Space Opera by Catherynne Valente is on my list. I will be happy to read it with you as well. :)
That's awesome!
I've been trying to get it for awhile. Was just able to find a copy. :D


Unfortunately, Come Tumbling Down is out of my reach, at least for a few more days. :crying-green:

I will let you know when I have it!
No worries, it will give me a chance to finish my current book. :)
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