In a hangout conversation with Veetles, we got into a pretty spiffy talk about reading and our favorite books, and decided to do some reading together. Then we thought, "Hey, why keep it just between us? We should make a book club so that everyone else can join!" and so here we are!

The KofK BC is pretty casual and straight-forward; we pick a book and read a chapter a week until it's done! During that time, members are encouraged to discuss about the book up to our current reading chapter [and as for the rest, please put it under a spoiler cut].

When we're done, we'll either continue with the next book in the series or start on a new book.

Note: It's never too late to join! Since we only read a chapter a week, members who join later on can always try catching up! :)


Update: We've finally picked a new book to start on. Come and join us!


Starting Date: 11/01/17

Current Book: "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
Current Chapter: 02 (Chapter 01 complete.)


Books on the reading list:

Fablehaven ✖ Peter and the Star Catchers ✖ The King of Attolia


Previous books:

The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner [08.19-30.15]
The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner [08.31-09.20]

Unfinished:

"Howl's Moving Castle" by Diana Wynne Jones [09.21-30.15]. On chapter 10.

Haven't actually looked at the text yet, but I can still reply to some of that. :D

Because of this, I had already endeared myself to the protagonist [Gen's a frickin' charmer]

Mm, one of the friends I rec'd it thought Gen was too immature at the beginning of The Thief, and that was one of the reasons they didn't finish it. xD; My first time through it, I didn't get that vibe, but I understand why they might have thought him annoying. c':

I rarely reread from cover to cover. I flip through the sections I liked and reread those. :D

And I can't imagine taking a year between rereads! When I finish a book, I take a 30min-half day break and then start rereading*. xD This is when I pull together what I think of the book. I read slightly on autopilot so I have room for thinking. It's much easier for me to reflect while I'm still absorbed in the book's universe. I'm too distracted the rest of the time. D:

But while I'm rereading I also have my eye out for any details I've missed. I'm not the most meticulous reader. My habit of skipping over things doesn't bother me when I'm reading for fun, but it can bite me in the butt when I'm doing reading for a class. @-@;

*unless it doesn't have any parts worth rereading. :|

Oh man, I remember counting the winters in the 2nd book to try and figure out how old he was! XDD

I reread good-but-not-favorites about that frequently. I was reminded to go over the Chrestomanci series again after you mentioned it in the Goodreads thread. :D I put a hold on the first book and hopefully it gets to my library soon!

I love looking back and realizing the foreshadowing! C: