Join me for the first Squeetus Summer Book Club. Starting in July, I'm going to read a chapter of Princess Academy each day and post my thoughts, behind-the-scenes secrets, writer insights, and just generally anything that might be of interest. Sort of like DVD commentaries of a movie. I'll also answer questions in the comments of each previous post.
With the publication of Palace of Stone in August, I thought it would be fun for people to either review Princess Academy or read it for the first tme along with me. What do you think? What kinds of things would you like me to talk about?
I'm not sure I could do this with a more recent book. I like that I've had several years and can go back to the book with some distance. I'll start Monday, July 2. Please join me here!
Thank you, Shannon! This is a treat since Little Red Reading Hood was taken offline!
Posted by: Jaya Lakshmi | June 15, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Looking forward to your insights and behind-the-scenes take.
Happy summer with good books to read.
Posted by: Amy F | June 15, 2012 at 12:02 PM
I'm re-reading Princess Academy right now, so this will come at the perfect time! Can't wait!
Posted by: Amy | June 15, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Fun! - can't wait :)
Posted by: Emilie | June 15, 2012 at 12:15 PM
What a great idea! I'm excited!
Posted by: Lalani | June 15, 2012 at 12:55 PM
I'm so exicited! I love this book and have read it several times, but this will make it even better!
Posted by: Sarah | June 15, 2012 at 12:56 PM
Oooh! Can't wait!
Posted by: Tess | June 15, 2012 at 01:27 PM
Hooray! You should also do this with the Books of Bayern. *hint hint*
Posted by: Frogster | June 15, 2012 at 02:07 PM
Sounds great!
Posted by: Danielle | June 15, 2012 at 02:09 PM
I love this idea! I was just thinking I needed to re-read Princess Academy before Palace of Stone came out, and now I can read it along with you!
Posted by: Debbie Barr | June 15, 2012 at 02:47 PM
What a wonderful idea! I, for one, would love to learn more about what inspired you to set a story in such a lovely setting.
Posted by: grace | June 15, 2012 at 02:59 PM
Perfect. Princess Academy is on my personal summer reading list, and this will be super fun! Great idea.
Posted by: Abby | June 15, 2012 at 04:08 PM
I can't wait!
Posted by: Anna | June 15, 2012 at 04:17 PM
Awesome! Thats a great idea, I haven't read this book yet so it will be great to read it with everyone else!!!
Posted by: pinkpolkadots | June 15, 2012 at 04:46 PM
Sounds fun, I'm in!
Posted by: ali | June 15, 2012 at 05:10 PM
Yay! Yay! I love princess academy!
Posted by: Camile | June 15, 2012 at 07:55 PM
This is perfect! I wanted to re-read Princess Academy before Palace of Stone came out, and this will make it even more fun!
Posted by: Allerednic | June 15, 2012 at 07:57 PM
I just started re-reading it on my own, actually, but I've only read one chapter so far, so I think I'll wait and keep reading with you! :D
Posted by: QueenEnna | June 15, 2012 at 11:04 PM
I was going to re- read it before Palace of Stone comes out, but now I think I'll just follow along with you! I love your books!!
Posted by: Perri | June 15, 2012 at 11:53 PM
That's a great idea! I'll join the club!
Posted by: lissie | June 16, 2012 at 06:24 AM
Ooh-how exciting-a book club!
Posted by: Julia | June 16, 2012 at 08:44 AM
This is so exciting! I am so going to join. I am re-reading it right now, so this will be especially fun! Thank you!
Posted by: Ashley R. | June 16, 2012 at 01:55 PM
THIS IS SO GREAT!!! How often do you get to read a book with the author?!?!? I CANT WAIT!!!! See you in July!!!
Posted by: Kitty | June 16, 2012 at 02:39 PM
I'm so excited I'm trying not to shout out loud, because that might worry my parents. But I am doing a little dance in the computer chair with all the gusto I possess. :) YES!!!
Posted by: Jenn | June 16, 2012 at 08:41 PM
Looks like an excellent idea! :)
Posted by: Caro | June 16, 2012 at 10:01 PM
WAHOO!!!! I LOVE it. I would join in a second.
Posted by: Dr. Sallie N. Cheinsteen | June 16, 2012 at 10:38 PM
I live it. Can't wait! I agree with frogster you should defiantly do this with the books of Bayern at some point.
Posted by: Lousiana Kid | June 17, 2012 at 03:47 PM
What an amazing idea, Shannon! I love Princess Academy and it would be great to hear about what went on in the process of writing it. Especially about building and expressing the characters! They all have wonderfully human personalities.
Posted by: Isobel | June 18, 2012 at 05:58 AM
I have been rereading it by reading it to my 89 year old daughter, and she is loving every minute of it :).
Posted by: Lisa Brown | June 18, 2012 at 07:54 AM
How cool! I mean, darn, now I have to re-read one of my favorite books :)
Posted by: Rebecca | June 18, 2012 at 07:57 AM
Oh beautiful idea.
Posted by: Siera | June 22, 2012 at 10:45 PM
That will be awesome!
Posted by: Lindz | June 24, 2012 at 05:46 PM
Totally awesome idea. My daughter (age 12) and I will be joining in for sure. It'll be a re-read for me and a first read for her!
Posted by: Heather | June 25, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Oh I'm so glad you will be reading it aloud! I can't wait!
Posted by: Laurie Murray | June 28, 2012 at 11:01 PM