I’ve been talking on Twitter about doing (or finding) a classic book to do a read-a-long with. Most that I stumble on are already well under way and so I usually don’t join in. Then the other day I was talking to Liz from Consumed by Books about our mutual love of the BBC adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell’s North and South. (This is such an amazing mini-series and you must watch it if you haven’t already.) She also mentioned that while she’s seen the mini-series several times she’s never actually read the book. I’ve read the book but it was eons ago and so suggested that maybe we could do a read-a-long.

Therefore, starting on 01 November I am going to start reading North and South and posting weekly updates here on my thoughts. I’ll post my thoughts at the end of each week and read the book using the following schedule:

There is also a good chance that I will be re-watching the mini-series after this re-read of the book…because its on Netflix Instant View and I just can’t help but watch it on a regular basis. I am excited for this read-a-long because I last read North and South back when I was around 15 or so and haven’t read it since. So this will almost be like reading the book for the first time as I am sure there is much that I have forgotten!

I’ve included a Mr Linky just in case anyone else would like to join in the read-a-long….and will have one for each weeks thought post. If you don’t have a blog for the URL then you can always join via the comments. So feel free the grab the button above, the book from your nearest book store or library and join in the fun!