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March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Ophelia Devine - March 16, 2018

Hi friends! I'm in a book club on Goodreads that operates more or less exactly like we'd always intended Charming book club to operate. We all decide on a book, read it at our own pace, and then post in the appropriate thread with our comments. We have one thread for "In Progress" thoughts, with chapter labels and spoiler tags, and a second for when folks finish. I already coerced/invited Olive to join, but I'm extending the invitation to any other Charming folks who might feel so inclined as well because of the book we're reading next!

If you're not familiar, The Magicians is the first in a book series that's been out for a long time and has recently been made into a show on the SciFi channel. The premise is sort of a mash-up of Harry Potter and Chronicles of Narnia, with a much more adult/darker twist than your typical YA. It seemed like the sort of book that might appeal to the Charming crowd, so if you're interested in reading it and discussing it with a bunch of other people who are also reading it, give me a shout and I can induct you into our little book club.

(when I say "little," we have seven members but are growing slowly but steadily, my bff/college roommate started the club, we read more or less a book a month but sometimes take months off, and it's super laid back. And if you join and it's not your thing, you can leave).

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Maeve Connolly - March 16, 2018

I have the book on a shelf two feet away from me and love the show but don't love strangers D:

Youuu should start up a thread for the book here once I finally write up thread frameworks too Wink

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Ophelia Devine - March 16, 2018

There are seven people total and two of them are me and Olive. :P Get enough Charming folks to join and we'll outnumber my RL friends.

(Also they're super chill)

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Aldous Crouch - March 16, 2018

FINE.

I'll do it. >.>

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Fortuna Bixby - March 16, 2018

Sign me up! I believe we're already friends on goodreads. I have yet to finish the series Kayte recommended but i can put it on hold for a smidge!

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Sisse Thompsett - March 16, 2018

I've attempted to read this once now, so I guess I can try it again Smile. Sign me up.

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Ophelia Devine - March 18, 2018

(March 16, 2018 – 4:24 PM)Sisse Thompsett Wrote:  I've attempted to read this once now, so I guess I can try it again Smile. Sign me up.

Can do! We need to be friends on Goodreads, first, though. You can add me as a friend here!

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Ursula Black - March 18, 2018

I HAVE OBTAINED A COPY! [Image: diva_pose_by_mirz123-d43r9jh.png]

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Percival Adlard - March 25, 2018

(March 18, 2018 – 2:51 AM)Ophelia Dippet Wrote:  
(March 16, 2018 – 4:24 PM)Sisse Thompsett Wrote:  I've attempted to read this once now, so I guess I can try it again Smile. Sign me up.

Can do! We need to be friends on Goodreads, first, though. You can add me as a friend here!

I need to remember my login, then I will gladly.

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Declan Wood - March 26, 2018

(March 18, 2018 – 3:58 AM)Ursula Black Wrote:  I HAVE OBTAINED A COPY! [Image: diva_pose_by_mirz123-d43r9jh.png]

Same, thanks to Kayte! I haven't started it yet but I've just finished my current book so it is upon the immediate list. :D

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Benedict Sterling - March 26, 2018

I will join! I have a copy that I borrowed from a friend and never gave back and will add y'all on Goodreads!

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Declan Wood - April 10, 2018

So I am a few chapters in and am struggling to enjoy it so far. Please tell me it picks up and gets better.

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Rufus Bixby - April 10, 2018

I'm with Te on this one. Please say there is light at the end of the tunnel?

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Ursula Black - April 10, 2018

*hysterical weeping laughter*

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Aldous Crouch - April 10, 2018

I am literally 100 pages in and have been for...two weeks?

I want to like it because I LOVE the show, but at best it's been okay. Also can Quentin die? I like him about as much as I did Book Six Harry.

RE: March/April Read: "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman - Declan Wood - April 20, 2018

So I gave up on reading this book. Maybe I'll watch the show first to try to get into it. >.>