This December, the first part of The Hobbit movie hits theaters, and since the last time I read it was just before The Two Towers hit the theaters. So I am determined to have a reread before the movie opens. Would anyone care to make it a read-along of it with me?
Based off the mass market paperback that I have (0-345-33968-1), if it was broken into around 45 pages a week, it could be done in 7 weeks. By around 45 pages, its what chapter that 45th page since the end of the previous end chapter falls that would be read through. In most cases 2-3 chapters a week. Seems reasonable, and provides time for other reading. And easy for anyone using an audio or ebook version to keep track.
If this is a go, I am thinking about starting it the beginning of October. At seven weeks, this would put the last discussion at the end of November. The other option would be start in September and finishing around Halloween.
If you'd be interested in joining, please leave a short note, and if you have a preference of October or September (either way, stuck in the wake of some holiday or the other). And please share the post to anyone you think will be interested. I'll use the hashtag #Hobbitreadalong on Twitter to keep an eye on interest.
10 comments:
This sounds like a great idea! I've been meaning to read The Hobbit for quite some time and with the movie coming out, now is the perfect time. Any month that's not September would be perfect for me as I'm going to be doing quite an extensive reading challenge that month. I hope lots of people sign up for it!! :)
sounds interesting, but I have to be honest, I didn't 'love' the Hobbit...put me down as a maybe!
I read it over 10 years ago but I would not mind joining you on this readalong. I've been wanting to re-read it anyway. I could join you in October since I plan September to be a Harry Potter month.
I would be very interested, as I was planning to read it again before the film. Count me in! I'm following you to stay updated. =O)
I would be very interested, as I was planning to read it again before the film. Count me in! Do you have a subscribe via email option. I'd like to also follow you that way to stay updated. =O)
I've not got it added right now, but I can. I'll post about it through twitter also
October seems to be prefered. Figuring we only have to get halfway through the book for movie purposes, it shouldn't be a problem for most people to get through..
You'll be more than welcome to join in. If I remember, I enjoyed LOTR better than the Hobbit, but I want a refresher. Might give me the momentum to crack open the Simarillion
We can start in October. I was going to join in another readalong in August, so I wouldn't mind a break between the scheduling.
I just added the Feedburner email form!
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