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First things first, I haven’t read To Kill a Mockingbird. I know, I know. What have I been doing. But in my defense, I’ve never tried reading all the classics like a lot of other people. I just read what I read when I read it. Also, I just bought the book from Amazon. Ha. Because it is one of those books that I’ll read at some point. I doesn’t have to be next month or next year, but I’ll read it eventually.
But I do know just a little teeny tiny bit about the book. Every person who knows anything about books has heard of Scout and Atticus Finch. But honestly, besides knowing that there’s a legal aspect to the book, I know nothing. So don’t go ruining it for me! Seriously. That’s how you get blocked on WordPress.
So now to the present. Turns out that Harper Lee wrote another book way back in the 50s. Set in the same town as To Kill a Mockingbird and around some of the same characters. Most notably, Scout. This new book is called Go Set a Watchman. Based on what I’ve read from numerous articles, the story follows an older Scout as she returns home to visit her father. That’s about all that I can find at this point. But really, does it matter what the book is about? The book could be about dinosaurs taking over America and ruling the world and people would want to read it. Why? Harper Lee.
The book is set to be released on July 14 of this year. The first printing alone will be two million books. Will you be getting your hands on the new book? I might, if two things happen. First, if I get around to reading To Kill a Mockingbird prior to the release date. And second, if they decide to release it on Kindle. Since we all know how long it took for her first book to make it to eBook format. And because I don’t buy hardcovers.
I’m off to start her first book! Kidding. It’s not here yet. There are dozens of articles noting the new book’s release, but here’s one from The New York Times.
I haven’t read it either. I actually started it but didn’t like it enough to continue… I think I will give it another try. 🙂
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Woo for me not being the only one!
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You should definitely finish it! One of my favorite books! 🙂
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Reblogged this on That's something right there… .
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Considering the fact that my cat is named after Scout Finch, you know I’ll be buying the book. 😜
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Yep. I do know that.
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My car got egged. Sorry, I know that has nothing to do with this post. Lol
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I know. I follow you on that Twitter thing.
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I know. I’m just making sure you knew. 😂
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Okay. Still not gonna help you clean it off. Since you’re a million miles away.
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That’s fair. I wouldn’t expect you to come all this way to help with that. Lol maybe if my house for egged. Maybe then. 😜
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Nope. Still wouldn’t go. Too far.
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No, you’d just send me a picture of some Windex and a roll of paper towels. Haha
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I’m not that clever. 😔
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Lol I’m surprised you haven’t picked that up from me yet. When you’re hungry I send you pictures of food.
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More like food emojis.
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Oh come on! Sometimes I send you pictures! Of salads and stuff!
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Nope. Rare ocurrences.
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To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my favorites. I’ll be first in line for this one!
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Well don’t get too excited. Still have a few months before release day.
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Ohmigosh, I had no idea! Must go get second book!!
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In July* haha
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The suspense!!!! *dies* The saddest part is, I’ll probably forget about it by then. 😛
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Haha nope. I’m already planning a release day post. Can’t forget.
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Awesome! I can’t wait to read it! God bless! 😀
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Thanks for the laugh @icedmocha34
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Haha, you’re welcome! 😀 I try, I try. My sense of humor is somewhat different. XP
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Sounds like a positive, to me!
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Thanks for the heads up! Looking forward to the read, even though I’m not one to assume greatness from a book because of who wrote it and their past accomplishments. Books are like children.
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Books are like children?
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Ever heard someone say that you shouldn’t compare one child to another or contribute to the pressure placed on the parent to perform a certain way? Replace “child” with book, “parent” with author, and it might just be a recipe for disappointment and disaster.
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This book was written before her first one. Not sure what that does to your comparison. But yeah.
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The order is beside the point (I didn’t skim your post, don’t worry). But even though the original version was written prior to the beloved TKAMockingbird, it is being revised in this day and age, so the order isn’t so black and white. Also, we can’t be sure how much contribution Lee’s putting into this process. AND on top of all this, Lee’s going to have to compete with none other than herself. That’s a lot of pressure, which isn’t necessarily a positive thing
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Interesting. I haven’t read To Kill A Mockingbird either, but I think it’s a short book. I may try to knock it off the list this year. It’s one of the few classics that people seem to enjoy, rather than feeling obligated to trudge through.
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Good point. Even beloved classics always have those randoms who hate it. I cant remember someone being entirely negative about To Kill a Mockingbird. At least not to me.
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I’m so excited about this! I fell in love with To Kill A Mockingbird when I was in high school. Amazon is listing both a hardcover and Kindle ebook 🙂
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Oooh. You’re right! I hadn’t been seeing a Kindle edition earlier.
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I’ve only seen the film. But from
What I’ve read there’s questions surrounding the aged Harper Lee’s agreement to publish the second book. Sounds all about the publisher and less about her. 😳
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Really? I’ve read probably a dozen credible articles and none of them say that. These aren’t bloggers, like Huffington Post or NYT kind of articles.
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It was a post on FB from the NYT that hinted that she was not really with it due to old age when she signed? Check it out. Not saying they are right just wondering!
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Hm. I’ll have to.
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I think I’ll only buy it and read it a year after release. I have a fear of being badly disappointed by an authors 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc novels if the first is a hit. I get nervous for them.
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But the book is going to be no different a year after its release. I don’t get it. But I know nothing.
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I mean after everyone else has read and reviewed it.
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Yes, I read the NY TIMES article as well questioning her capacity to agree to publish after a lifetime of just the opposite. Still, I loved TKAM, so I definitely read the new book.
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Well it sounds to me like this book is getting published no matter what, so why not do it while she’s still alive so she can get some recognition for it? Even though she’s been out of the spotlight for so long.
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This has been a hot button topic of conversation with my patients this week. I’ve brought it up, they’ve brought it up. I’ll definitely read it when it comes out. After I re-read To Kill A Mockingbird. It’s been since high school and, while I enjoyed it, it wasn’t a book I kept a copy of. I’m anxious to see what her second book holds.
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Hm. It wasn’t a book you kept a copy of? Uh oh. I guess I’ll have to see what I think soon.
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I have read To Kill A mockingbird, but I have not gone on a quest to read the classics, either. I’ll read them if I get to them. Love your attitude on this! 🙂 I also have books I’ve purchased that I’ll get to. My kindle is full of books I mean to get to but continues to grow faster than I can get through everything. No worries though, it’ll happen 🙂
I was unaware of Harper Lee publishing another book so thanks for that information! Cheers! 🙂
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I’m very slowly working my way through some of the classics. I have a “Amazon 100 Books List” page on my blog and I’m working my way through those 100 books.
I’m kind of the opposite. I rarely buy books for my Kindle. Until recently. I prefer print if I have the choice.
And yes. July 14 her new book shall be released.
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