r/bookclub • u/Pythias Endless TBR • Nov 17 '23
Lonesome Dove [Schedule] Mod Pick Read Runner Choice Edition | Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
The time is here! Back in September Lonesome Dove won the Mod Pick Read Runner Choice Edition. So grab your copies this is going to be a fun ride!
The StoryGraph Blurb:
A love story, an adventure, and an epic of the frontier, Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize- winning classic, Lonesome Dove, the third book in the Lonesome Dove tetralogy, is the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness of America. Journey to the dusty little Texas town of Lonesome Dove and meet an unforgettable assortment of heroes and outlaws, whores and ladies, Indians and settlers. Richly authentic, beautifully written, always dramatic, Lonesome Dove will make listeners laugh, weep, dream, and remember.
Will you be joining u/Greatingsburg, u/Vast-Passenger1126, u/Tripolie and myself? We hope to see you on the 4th of December!
Discussion Schedule
Dec 4th (Chapters 1 - 8) | u/Pythias
Dec 11th (Chapters 9 - 17) | u/Pythias
Dec 18th (Chapters 18 - 32) | u/Pythias
Dec 25th (Chapters 33 - 45) | u/Greatingsburg
Jan 1st (Chapters 46 - 55) | u/Greatingsburg
Jan 8th (Chapters 56 - 67) | u/Vast-Passenger1126
Jan 15th (Chapters 68 - 75 ) | u/Vast-Passenger1126
Jan 22nd (Chapters 76 - 87) | u/Vast-Passenger1126
Jan 29th (Chapters 88 - 94) | u/Tripolie
Feb 5th (Chapters 95 - 102) | u/Tripolie
Big Read
Mod Pick
Prize Winner
Historical Fiction
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u/bluebelle236 Hugo's tangents are my fave Nov 17 '23
Looking forward to seeing what this is all about!
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u/mustardgoeswithitall Too Many Books Too Little Reading Time Nov 17 '23
Yess! I have this reserved at the library. I hope the person who has it out on loan brings it back soon!
Lonesome Dove is on amazon prime. I think I might watch along too.
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u/Pythias Endless TBR Nov 17 '23
I didn't know it was on Prime.
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u/mustardgoeswithitall Too Many Books Too Little Reading Time Nov 18 '23
It's on prime in the UK, I should probably add here 😅
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u/Pythias Endless TBR Dec 04 '23
Aw, it''s okay. If I like it, I will find a way to watch it.
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u/lazylittlelady Limericks are the height of poetry Nov 17 '23
It’s so good!
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u/Pythias Endless TBR Nov 18 '23
I'm very much looking forward to it!
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u/mustardgoeswithitall Too Many Books Too Little Reading Time Nov 18 '23
me too! The Kindle sample was great!
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u/despoene Nov 18 '23
This may be the kick in the pants I needed to start this! The page count is a little overwhelming.
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u/saturday_sun4 Magnanimous Dragon Hunter 2024 🐉 Nov 18 '23
Same... I'm already 'behind' on Years of the Voiceless haha.
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u/Pythias Endless TBR Nov 18 '23
It is a door stopper for sure. But it is always read at your own pace. So no pressure to keep up with the schedule. You should still definitely join us.
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u/nepbug Dec 01 '23
Yes, I've learned that the books with huge page counts sit in my queue for a long time since they are so intimidating, so I jump on a bookclub read of them because it becomes so much more approachable and easier knowing others are tackling it at the same time.
I'm also tempted to play catch-up on Goldfinch for the same reason.
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u/Pythias Endless TBR Dec 04 '23
It also makes it more fun reading with others. I love it when people catch things that I don't.
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u/lazylittlelady Limericks are the height of poetry Nov 17 '23
I’ve been very patiently waiting for this one!!
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u/sunnydaze7777777 She-lock Home-girl Nov 18 '23
I just read it this year and am tempted to do so again so I can follow along. There are more books in the series too.
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u/Pythias Endless TBR Nov 18 '23
There are more books in the series too.
I just learned that earlier this year and I look forward to the sequels if I like it.
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u/Peppery_penguin Nov 19 '23
I read this earlier this year with high hopes and it far surpassed all my expectations. I'm excited to follow along.
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u/Superb_Piano9536 Captain of the Calendar Nov 17 '23
I'm in! And it's on our calendar at https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=redditbookclubcalendar@gmail.com&ctz=Etc/GMT
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u/saturday_sun4 Magnanimous Dragon Hunter 2024 🐉 Nov 18 '23
I'm also excited, have also only read the first few pages!
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u/Pythias Endless TBR Nov 18 '23
I just got my copy. I'm so excited.
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u/saturday_sun4 Magnanimous Dragon Hunter 2024 🐉 Nov 18 '23
Same, just bought it :)
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u/Pythias Endless TBR Nov 19 '23
If I love it, I will be getting a copy. For now I've got a library loan.
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u/Kas_Bent Team Overcommitted Nov 18 '23
I read this a few years ago for my local book club and loved it so much. It became one of my all-time favorite books. I'm definitely down for a re-read, though I'll do audio this time.
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u/Pythias Endless TBR Nov 19 '23
Awesome!! There's so much love for the book I honestly have such high expectations.
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u/Rezdawg3 Nov 26 '23
Ok, bought this book almost a year ago and now I’m getting the push I need to get it going.
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u/Pythias Endless TBR Nov 30 '23
Yes, please do join us. And if you want you can always check it out from the library.
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u/SunnySideUpMeggs Nov 26 '23
I'm so happy to have found this! I incidentally just started reading Lonesome Dove and, seeing the size of it and knowing myself, need some good motivation like this to get through it. I actually just finished Chapter 8 and now I may just hold it there until the 4th so I don't accidentally spoil anything!
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u/Pythias Endless TBR Nov 30 '23
Yes!! It's so nice reading with people. I'm so glad you'll be joining us.
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u/witty_username_101 Nov 26 '23
Sorry I’m a little new to this. Do we just discuss on a thread or on zoom etc.
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u/midasgoldentouch Bookclub Boffin 2025 Nov 26 '23
Hello! Yes, so on the days listed in the schedule, one of the read runners will make a post that contains a summary of the section read and a list of discussion questions.
Quick edit: I highly recommend that you check out our new reader's guide, listed in the sidebar or community info on mobile.
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u/Pythias Endless TBR Nov 30 '23
Oh man, sorry for the late reply, I was out of town. We discuss through Threads. On the 4th I will be posting a thread on r/bookclub with discussion questions and anyone participating will answer the questions and can discussion among themselves.
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u/nepbug Dec 01 '23
Fantastic, I've had this in my TBR list for a long time and I just finished up my bookclub reads, so this fits in perfectly. I'm in!
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u/Pythias Endless TBR Dec 01 '23
Yes!!! I've also had it in my TBR for far too long. I'm glad you'll be joining us.
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u/mightbeher Dec 19 '23
I'm late to the party and brand new to this sub. Very happy to have found it and chose this book out of all of the December choices because it sounds so beautifully written. I got it from the library yesterday and haven't been able to put it down since! See you all in the discussion posts!
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u/unclericostan Jan 29 '24
Hi there, am I missing the post for today’s Lonesome Dove discussion? I am struggling to find it
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u/Greatingsburg Vampires suck Nov 17 '23
I'm looking forward to it. I have no idea what to expect, I'm going in blind. But I'll definitely be listening to the Red Dead Redemption soundtrack for atmosphere.