The Pickwick Papers Read-Along ( A Long Read-Along! )

O at Behold the Stars is hosting a read-along of The Pickwick Papers beginning March 1, 2016.  Now, this is not just any read-along, but a read-along with a twist.  We are actually going to be reading along with the same serial publication schedule in which the book was published, which means that this read-along is going to take about a year and a half to finish.  Does that sound too long?  I challenge you to try it.  Not only will you get the real Pickwick Papers experience, it's not too heavy of a commitment, so it won't interfere very much with other reads.  I've also found it beneficial to read a bit of a book and then let it percolate in your mind; you can often get more out of it that way.  In any case, I'm really excited about this read-along!  Here's the schedule:

I – March 2016 (chapters 1–2)

II – April 2016 (chapters 3–5)

III – May 2016 (chapters 6–8)

IV – June 2016 (chapters 9-11)

V – July 2016 (chapters 12–14)

VI – August 2016 (chapters 15–17)

VII – September 2016 (chapters 18–20)

VIII – October 2016 (chapters 21–23)

IX – November 2016 (chapters 24–26)

X – December 2016 (chapters 27–29)

XI – January 2017 (chapters 30–32)

XII – February 2017 (chapters 33–34)

XIII – March 2017 (chapters 35–37)

XIV – April 2017 (chapters 38–40)

XV – June 2017 (chapters 41–43)

XVI – July 2017 (chapters 44–46)

XVII – August 2017 (chapters 47-49)

XVIII – September 2017 (chapters 50–52)

XIX – October 2017 (chapters 53–55)

XX - November 2017 (chapters 56–57)

So, if this read-along appeals to you, grab your Pickwick Papers and join us for a realistic reading experience!