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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Announcing: The Les Miserables Read-along


To celebrate the release of a new adaptation of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, we decided to organise a Read-along and use this as an excuse to reread or read for the first time this wonderful story.



Before starting this new adventure, we wanted to ask you what English translations of The Miserables one should read ? Any suggestions ?

More details will be posted soon, so stay tuned ! Meanwhile, we leave you with the trailer of the upcoming movie:



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11 comments:

  1. The Relentless ReaderOctober 3, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    I keep telling myself that I won't join any more challenges/read-along events...BUT I'm crazy ashamed that I haven't read this yet and this does sound like the perfect time to do so! I'll keep my eyes open for the details ;)

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    1. MargOctober 4, 2012 at 10:07 AM

      We hope to have you on board Jennifer!

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    2. The Relentless ReaderOctober 8, 2012 at 4:13 AM

      It's on my Classics Club list so I may as well join in ;) Is there a version you recommend?

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  2. Too FondOctober 3, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    I have this book on my Classics Club list, but it is sooo looong--don't know if I could finish it in a month, even with a readalong. I'm going to think about it, though.

    Just for info, I have the modern library version and it's beautiful (but huge).

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    1. MargOctober 4, 2012 at 10:08 AM

      Maybe start it a bit earlier to give yourself the best chance of finishing it?

      There is a new hardcover version coming out in November that I seriously contemplating buying!

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  3. Diana MarquesOctober 3, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    I have never joined a read-along but this might be the first time! I have been wanting to read this book for so long and now that I have it on my ereader, I might join this read-along :)

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  4. Michelle Stockard MillerOctober 4, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    I had no idea you were doing this! I'm going to try my damnedest to join you. Isn't that trailer wonderful? I actually cried. Anne Hathaway is so heartbreaking.

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    1. MargOctober 4, 2012 at 11:27 AM

      The trailer has inspired me to want to read the book!

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  5. missyOctober 4, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I am interested! I might have to start early too!

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  6. sawcatNovember 4, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    I'd love to join, but to run through it so fast, I don't think I can, even on audio. Do you have an idea on where the stopping points would be?

    When I got my copy in high school, the store owner was adamant that I got an unabridged copy, so that's the main thing to look for. I think mine is the Signet version, that feels about the size and weight of a brick.

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