The vote for our next book was SO CLOSE. Check it out.
The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery had the most number of first place votes and won the entire thing by ONE POINT. The Secret Garden had 55 points, Rebecca had 56, and The Blue Castle had 57. Such a tight vote!
So that's our book!
I imagine most of you will get an ebook or a copy from the library, but there are free online options that are available (at least in the United States). There's a pretty good scan on Archive that I would recommend.
Here's the schedule as I see it for now:
February 3: Chapters 1-8
February 10: Chapters 9 - 15
February 17: Chapters 16 - 24
February 24: Chapters 25-32
March 3: Chapters 33-45
March 10: Wrap-up
February 10: Chapters 9 - 15
February 17: Chapters 16 - 24
February 24: Chapters 25-32
March 3: Chapters 33-45
March 10: Wrap-up
That's roughly 60-70 pages a week, which seems like it's fast enough for us to get momentum every week, but it will really only take us a month to read the whole book.
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Who's on board for this ride? What's your plan for getting a copy of the book?
Whoop! I am so in.
ReplyDeleteLet's see there's a waiting list on Libby, the physical book is on the shelves at the library, so there are free options, but I'd have to juggle that the checkout time is just a little less than our reading time.
The Kindle version is 39 cents. Money dropped, book secured.
Yes!! I didn't even think to look to see if I could get a version on Kindle. There are free versions, too!
DeleteIt looks like there are holds at our library. :(
ReplyDeleteWhat? How is that possible? Is everyone reading this 100-year-old romance novel in Canada?
DeleteWow, that was a close vote! Yes, I'm in, and I'm going to get it on Audible.
ReplyDeleteOh, I can't wait to hear how the audiobook is!
DeleteMichelle, I don't know if you have Hoopla at your library, but if you do, it looks like there are unlimited copies of the audiobook there.
DeleteI'm thrilled! I still have my childhood copy, and I haven't read it since I was an actual child so this should be interesting! My clearest memory of the book is a vignette about a vase of dyed grasses. I'm making this weird now, but it's early in the morning and I haven't finished my coffee, what I'm trying to say is YAY! That was my number one choice. What a close race that was! I can't wait to send you a photo of my book, I'm sure my name is written in it in my childhood writing style.
ReplyDeleteWe're all going to be looking for this vase on our read now, Nicole. I can't wait to see this book!
Deleteyay!! .99 on Kindle!!
ReplyDeleteWe are all bargain hunters!
DeleteFree Google Books download!
ReplyDeleteFree is the best!
DeleteI'm in! I just put a hold on it with my library and there's no wait list - yay!
ReplyDeleteI would be shocked if there was a wait for this book! Hopefully you get it ASAP.
DeleteI'm looking forward to this reread. I'm wondering if it'll hit differently now that I'm much older.
ReplyDeleteI read it in 2016, so fully as an adult, and I found it swoony. I'm hoping I still do!
DeleteYay. Okay inconceivably there are NO physical copies in my library system. There is ONE copy in the DC public library system. I’m trying to read more physical books, because I get less distracted, but there are many e-copies available via Hoopla with my Library card, so that might be the option…
ReplyDeleteNow that I'm looking at my own review from 2016, I had to get a Kindle version because neither the public nor university library system had a copy for me back then. Oops. That sucks for people without an e-reader!
DeleteI enjoy your book club selections and discussions as a lurker. I've not heard of this L.M. Montgomery novel so I'm intrigued. The other two books, the unchosen ones, I read way back when.
ReplyDeleteWell, hopefully you'll enjoy a brand new read!
DeleteHey, the vote came out exactly in the order I voted! This must mean I am in the company of like reading minds. I found an edition on the Kindle that looks reasonable - Warbler Classics. I remember liking the Anne books when I was very young and I'm looking forward to reading this.
ReplyDeleteI was able to get a Kindle version for free on Amazon, so I think there are low-cost options out there. I do worry about folks without e-readers, though.
DeleteI'm excited. I've never read this book! And I've already put it on hold at my library (with two copies available and no other holds...so should have it in plenty of time). Woot, woot!
ReplyDeleteYay! I guess it's not surprising that a library system in Canada has it!
DeleteI'm in! It looks like there's a short wait on Libby at my library. but I will probably try to get the physical book from the library so I can check it out for the full reading period! What a close vote!
ReplyDeleteI was shocked at how close the vote was in the end because early days it looked like Rebecca was going to win in a landslide. I guess that's how it goes with some elections.
DeleteOooh! I just voted yesterday and put The Blue Castle first- so I guess if anyone doesn't like it they can blame me. Oh, I just checked and they don't have it at my library (oops- maybe should have checked that before I voted!) I'll have to buy a copy.
ReplyDeleteGreat! I'm happy to place the blame on you if folks don't like the book. I had nothing to do with it!
DeleteI think I will buy a copy, because I like having all of my CBBC books together! Clearly, I'm in. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! I do like the idea of having a shelf of CBBC reads of my own, but I probably won't do it. LOL.
DeleteI'll check to see if our local used book store has a copy. Our library has very few physical copies (I've put a request in for one) and I don't own a kindle, but I could probably listen to it if need be. I've never read this one. I hope to participate. Thanks, Engie for organizing.
ReplyDeleteYes, I didn't realize that getting a physical book would be so hard. I hope you're able to get a copy!
DeleteI’m in! My (Canadian) library has the book “instantly available through hoopla) so I can read on my phone. I can only comment on your blog by signing into google which then connect to an old blog I did when my husband and I walked the Camino Santiago. So I’m just Pat (not Ian & Pat lol).
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Pat! I hope it's a good read for you.
DeleteMy library's only copy of the book is the original manuscript of The Blue Castle, complete with additions, deletions and scribbled notes and other pre-publication changes. I'm glad this book was chosen as I haven't read it before and this copy I have will provide some interesting tidbits about Montgomery's writing process.
ReplyDeleteOof. That sounds so complicated! I hope it's not too hard to read, but I'm also really excited for you to tell us all the top secret information.
DeleteI am in this time. I haven't read anything by this author and I have zero knowledge hence expectations about this book. So sign me up.
ReplyDeleteI quickly checked and my library doenst cary the book unfortuntely. I have downloaded the link from the archive – thanks so so much for providing that – and will see if that works for me. Otherwise i can by the book for lousy 0.40€ from Amazon.
Looking forward to reading with you all and discussing this book.
Thanks so much for organizing this book club again Engie.
I love that my e-reader friends are getting the book inexpensively. There's an advantage to reading classics!
Deletegah, I think I had said I'd try to participate this time but I think I'll just sit this one out. I usually try to read one fiction and one non-fiction at a time, and I'm still reading a great historical fiction (about an early 1900s NYC nurse!) and then want to move on to Harry Potter. One of my goals for this year is to read Harry Potter before our upcoming London trip in March. I want to keep my reading goals as simple as possible and try to actually meet them, and I don't read nearly as much/as fast as most of you. So I think as soon as I finish this current fiction I'm on, I'm going to move on to Harry Potter! :) Have fun though, all!
ReplyDeleteAre you trying to read the whole HP series before March?! That seems ambitious. Good luck!
DeleteI had this as my last choice, but I'm still in. I found I could DL a free copy on my old iPad. Thanks for finding the time to get all this together again.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry it was your last choice, Nance. Hopefully you'll still enjoy it.
DeleteI am so glad it was not Rebecca! Anyway, I am in. FYI for anyone trolling the comments, Hoopla has unlimited ebooks and audiobooks! I am going to get it now!
ReplyDeleteWow! My Hoopla is limited to two loans a month. LOL. I get the loans instantly, but I get a very limited number. Also, it doesn't work with Kindle, so you'll be reading on your phone or tablet or whatever. I am jealous of your unlimited!
DeleteYay, I can't wait! I believe this was my last choice, but I'm still excited. It'll be a good read, hopefully. I'm going to use my Spotify audiobook hours for this one, and it'll be my first time doing an audiobook for the CBBC!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am excited some people are listening to the audio. I can't wait to hear how it is.
DeleteHolds at my library too, but Kindle version for 99 cents, whoo hoo! I have not been the best at the CBBC, but I will take another crack at it.
ReplyDeleteYes, the Kindle versions are so inexpensive. I guess that's the benefit of doing a classic.
DeleteYay, I will be pulling out my copy! It's actually an ex-library copy, but I do own it.
ReplyDeleteYay!! I love that you already own it.
DeleteThere is an audiobook copy at our library but I have never had success with audiobooks. They do have a physical copy at the girls library so I will get them to borrow it for me.
ReplyDeleteHa! Girls, can I borrow your book? That's a fun twist.
DeleteI'm in! I'll look for audio first and see where that takes me. Thanks for hosting!!
ReplyDeleteYay! I hope it's a good read for everyone.
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