Now that we’ve gotten Wuthering Heights out of the way, Trish and I have cooked up another read-along. Drum roll please….
It’s the Brothers Karamazov Ceilidh! Huh? Well, ceilidh is Gaelic for a party with music and dancing and sometimes storytelling. And we’re going to read The Brothers Karamazov. Yes, really. While I can’t promise any music or dancing, with this long of a book, there’s bound to be lots of storytelling. Besides which, it’s alliterative (say kay-lee) and difficult to spell, just like Karamazov and Dostoevsky!
So…do you wanna party with the K Bros? Get down with Dostoevsky? Oh come on, it’s bound to be The Event of the summer!
Here’s the plan:
My copy of the K Bros (you’ve got to be kidding if you think I’m typing Karamazov every time) is 776 pages of small print. However, the book is conveniently broken up into 4 parts. And each part has 3 books. That makes 12 books total (plus a short epilogue). It sounds much more manageable like that, doesn’t it?
We’re going to suggest reading a book a week (although if you’re a glutton for punishment and/or a procrastinator, feel free to do all of your reading the night before). But we’re only going to post our summaries/thoughts/pleas for help at the end of each part. Which means we’ll write our posts at the end of weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12.
The official start date for this adventure is July 10th. And here’s the official reading and posting schedule:
Book 1: 7/10-7/16
Book 2: 7/17-7/23
Book 3: 7/24-7/30
Post #1: around July 30/31
Book 4: 7/31-8/6
Book 5: 8/7-8/13
Book 6: 8/14-8/20
Post #2: around August 20/21
Book 7: 8/21-8/27
Book 8: 8/28-9/3
Book 9: 9/4-9/10
Post #3: around September 10/11
Book 10: 9/11-9/17
Book 11: 9/18-9/24
Book 12 plus the short Epilogue: 9/24-10/1
Post #4: around October 1/2
The End (you might want to consider a shot or two or three of vodka to celebrate)
So whaddya say? Are you in? If so, sign Mr Linky so Trish and I know who our fellow vodka drinkers, err, readers, are!
**A note on the button…when searching for an image, I discovered that there is a Brothers Karamazov movie, starring Yul Brenner. I may have appropriated the movie poster for use as a button. Doesn’t it look like they’re having a party? The movie also features William Shatner. I can’t begin to tell you how bummed I am that it’s not available on iTunes.
Good luck! This is a toughie – I read it twice and each time I got confused with the names. But it will be worth it in the end!
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Hmmm, that’s sounds a bit ominous.
I’ve always wanted to try this one! I’m in.
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Yippee!!
I’m in! How can I resist when you call it the K-Bros challenge?
William Shatner? Really? Really???
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Dostoevsky is probably rolling in his grave.
Wish I had the time to join in the read, it would be fun. I was wondering about why Yul Brenner was in button. I had no idea there was a movie. And William Shatner is in it too? That’s a guarantee for some fun
Stefanie´s last [type] ..Book as Database
Too bad I can’t find a copy of the movie, though.
No idea about the kay-lee pronunciation!
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It really is true…you learn something new everyday.
You all are very brave! I’ll be cheering you on from the Brothers Karamazov-less sidelines. Yul Brenner and William Shatner are in the movie version? I didn’t even know there was a movie version – I should see if the library has a copy!
Good luck on finding a copy…I think Shatner might have burned them all.
OMG…not in a million years…but…have fun?
Thanks?
Oh I wish I could join in. This book has been on my TBR list forever. I’m in the middle of reading another bulky read — Middlemarch. Otherwise, I would join in! I don’t think I could handle two and once and read other stuff too. Good luck! I’ve heard the book is fantastic!
Oh come on…you have two weeks to finish up Middlemarch.
Maybe…just maybe. I really want to read this book.
Tweet about it before it starts and you might just convince me! LOL!
I’ve never done a read-a-long but I’ve always wanted to and this is one of the books I want to read for my “Reading for Dad” project. I suspect I need all the help I can get so I’m in!
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Sweet! Glad you’re joining us!
Oohhh, God! I’m so afraid of the Russians. I just don’t think I can do it, but any readalong with Jill and Trish is quite the temptation.
Andi´s last [type] ..A Bourdain Good Time
Hey, I’m doing YOUR readlong.
I didn’t participate in the Wuthering Heights read along since I’d already read it (and hated it) but it was fun reading your posts. I think I just might have to join in this time!
Yes! Join us!
You know this is super tempting, as your WH read-along sounded really fun, but I’ve decided my next (first?) Russian epic would be Anna Karenina, so sadly I need to pass K-Bros for now!
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I probably should’ve started w/ Anna, too…it’s sitting unfinished on my shelf.
Nah…Dostoevsky is where it’s at. Crime and Punishment was fantastic!
Hi Jill
I have already started reading this for the classics booktour but there is no way I will be done in time. Can I still join the read a long. My review is due on July 14. Thank you.
Brittanie
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Of course!
LOL–ignore my email. I haven’t been checking my Google Reader this week and I popped by to grab your url and what do I see!
Anyway…I guess I have to be in since I pulled your arms and legs.
You rock, Jill. Can’t wait for the Ceilidh!
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If you don’t read this I will hunt you down and sit on you until you read it!!
I’m trying to get through Ulysses right now otherwise I’d love to try this.
Will keep track of your progress though — good luck.
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Ulysses is a valid excuse.
Sounds like fun! I found a $.95 copy of the book for the nook, so I’m sampling it now and if I like it then I’m in
Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)´s last [type] ..A Six Month Review of Books
There is no like. There is only do. Or read. Whatever…you should join us!
Oh good heavens, I am indeed a glutton for punishment this summer. I’ve signed up for a group read of Dante and now this….does this fulfill my classics reading for the year?
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I am in! And like I said, I already started reading–this one is going to take me awhile so I need a head start!
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vodka martinis are my favorite alcoholic drink — but I’m not sure about this read-a-long — maybe if you guys are enjoying it, I will crash the party later.
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You could be our bartender!
I’m still sad I missed the Wuthering Heights read-a-long, so I’m thrilled to be able to do this one. Thanks!
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Okay, so I sucked at reading Wuthering Heights. So I’m trying again with The Brothers K. And vodka
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I just finished this for the Classic Challenge and it’s not nearly as grim as I had been lead to believe. It is a really worthwhile read. I’ll be interested in everyone’s thoughts.
I think that’s the best news I’ve had all week!
Good luck everyone! I’ll cheer from the stands on this.
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Well, I just finished this one and linked my “no spoilers” and short review for the challenge. I plan to stop by and join in, though to increase my understanding of the reading!
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Oh, I’m late already. I didn’t know about this readalong. I have always wanted to read the Bros. K. I also have wanted to read a book by this author. I’ve never read Crime and Punishment either. I’m already late. That makes me want to cry. Thankfully, I already own a copy of the book. Well, here goes~
Sorry, I have made a change of plans. Too much going on at this time. Will have to say no. Sorry.