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Gosh, you're going to be busy in 2024, John. I 'did' Emma for my school exams, and really enjoyed it. But, you can keep Tolkien 🤣.

Happy New Year!

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Jan 18Liked by John Halbrooks

I've just joined as a paid subscriber and would like to prepare ahead for the Lord of the Rings and Emma challenges, since I don't own copies of either yet. Which editions do you suggest I get?

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Jan 4Liked by John Halbrooks

Goodness you’re going to be busy!

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Beowulf. One I’ve yet to tackle. Maybe I’m ready now. I tried LOTR when hubby was building the online game version. While his game became a success my reading of the book was a big fail.

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So much to look forward to here, John! And a diverse mix as well. I suspect I have already over committee with my own book groups next year, so I am studiously not signing up to anything else yet! Happy new year to you and yours. 🎉

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Dec 31, 2023Liked by John Halbrooks

Ok I’m going to try and find the Heaney Beowulf in my local bookshop or library. Never too late to try it!

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The Beowulf challenge sounds like fun! Which translation do you recommend?

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John - love this ambitious plan for PCF and looking forward to watching it continue to grow. You are creating a lot of value here for your readers. I am looking forward to joining in the discussions. Happy New Year!

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Wow! PCF is on a roll. I am going to love your musical comparisons, along with the literary fare. I will put the summer read along on the calendar and hope to do more than peek over the sill at that one! :-) Allegro maestoso, this!

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Laudably ambitious. Given my other reading commitments, I may coast on my past reading of Beowulf and LOTR. Looking forward to all of it!

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I’m in for the Emma challenge!

Congrats on a great year. Happy New Year!

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It's seems I'll have a lot of reading next year. Thank you for sharing your researchs with us. Happy New Year to you and your family and don't forget to include your sweet doggos. ❤️

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