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Hello you guys! I seem to have forgotten how to blog with everything going on around here. I'm sure I'm not the only one. Hope you all are coping okay?

Last week Things finally got to some semblance of a routine this week and I've been finally feeling better and in charge of my emotional faculties. I've taken over one of the upstairs bedrooms and set it up as my office-cum-homeschool room. In other words, the room is a big mess, but both my daughter and I are able to navigate the room fine as everything in the room has a meaning in our own brains. We're both very organized that way. I've been using a sit-stand desk for my work laptop and I'm a little glad that I got to try this system finally. When I'm not working, I'm helping the girl with her letters, numbers, or fun activities. Trust me, this is difficult but we worked through the system this week, and think we have it under control. My father-in-law watches my son during the day as the little ma…
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Readalong Alert! The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

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The Goldfinch is one of the few books I must have seen everywhere lately. Most everyone has strongly recommended the title. Heck two other books by Donna Tartt also come heavily recommended, including The Secret History. So far, I am yet to read a review calling The Goldfinch bad or lackluster, but if you've seen or written one, let me know, because I like to keep my expectations in check.



When I mentioned hoping to read The Goldfinch before the end of the year, Natasha also mentioned her plans to read it by year end, and viola, a readalong was born. If you are interested in joining us for the ride, let me or Natasha know in the comments. We are planning to do it so informally that we haven't made any plans yet. We did decide not to have regular progress posts, but we will have some discussion post in the end.

I admit the size of the book intimidates me quite a bit. At 700-odd pages, it is a chunkster, though not as chunky as some of the chunkier books in the market. I'm not the fastest reader in the world, but I am curious enough about this book that I want to dive right in.

Care to join us?

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rhapsodyinbooks said…
Half of me wants to join along but I am a little reluctant because of how long it is! But so many people say it's worth it!
December 13, 2013 at 7:27 AM
Sheila DeChantal said…
I would love too but just not sure if I can pull it off in time. :) Let me think about it ;)
December 13, 2013 at 11:14 AM
Vasilly said…
I'm so excited to read this! :-)
December 13, 2013 at 3:13 PM
Athira / Aths said…
You should join us! Even if it takes a while longer to finish, it will be worth it!
December 13, 2013 at 3:48 PM
Athira / Aths said…
Don't worry about time. I'm not sure how soon I can finish it either but it should be a great way to end the year.
December 13, 2013 at 3:49 PM
Athira / Aths said…
Me too! I cannot wait to start. I'm hoping to start reading this weekend.
December 13, 2013 at 3:49 PM
Kim Ukura said…
This is a good book for a readalong! There are lots of things to talk about.
December 14, 2013 at 4:33 PM
Man of la Book said…
A very interesting book, I almost bought it on Amazon's lightning deal.

http://www.ManOfLaBook.com
December 15, 2013 at 9:04 AM
Jenny @ Reading the End said…
I have already read The Goldfinch for this year, but I'm very excited to see what everyone else thinks of it! I predict that you will all find Boris enjoyable and great.
December 15, 2013 at 6:03 PM
Athira / Aths said…
I've been intrigued by the many reviews I read so far. Just started it and it is so good!
December 16, 2013 at 2:50 PM
Athira / Aths said…
It is intriguing so far!
December 16, 2013 at 2:50 PM
Athira / Aths said…
I just started it and it is enjoyable so far.
December 16, 2013 at 2:50 PM
Sam_TinyLibrary said…
I would so join you, if I wasn't half way through Les Mis. I can only do one chunkster at a time! I'll be looking forward to the posts though, this is a book I really want to get to soon.
December 16, 2013 at 4:01 PM
Athira / Aths said…
Oh yeah, Les Mis is another one of those books I am not reading because of its size. Some day, another readalong will be coming.
December 17, 2013 at 10:28 AM
Jennifer Hartling said…
I can't wait to get to this one. Sadly, I can't right now. I hope you enjoy it!
December 17, 2013 at 9:23 PM
Athira / Aths said…
Thanks! It's going well now.
December 27, 2013 at 10:48 AM
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