Their Eyes Were Watching God – Readalong and Giveaway

Posted on 6th November 2011
in Blog, Their Eyes Were Watching God: The Readalong
by Erin Blakemore

I’m delighted to announce that there’s another readalong in the works!

As you may know, the paperback of The Heroine’s Bookshelf will be released by Harper Perennial on November 15, putting the book in some pretty illustrious company, including that of Zora Neale Hurston, the Harlem Renaissance writer who gave us Their Eyes Were Watching God. Aside from Colette, it’s the book that’s least known by readers I’ve encountered, and it’s a quick, lush read that grapples with issues of religion, love, and coming home.

Their Eyes Were Watching God: The Readalong will take place on three consecutive Mondays starting November 28. The schedule is as follows:

November 28: Chapters 1-6

December 5: Chapters 7-13

December 12: Chapters 14-20

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Best of all, Harper Perennial has generously offered to give away copies of Their Eyes Were Watching God to ten lucky readers before the readalong, and they’ll be providing some great Zora-related prizes during the readalong itself!

All you have to do to enter is comment below with your name and why you’re participating in the readalong.

As a fun bonus, if you tweet, blog, or Facebook post about the readalong, just drop me an email with a link to your post to have another entry thrown in the pile. You’ll increase your chance of winning and we’ll increase the chance of having another great readalong!

Entries will close on Monday, November 14 to give Harper time to mail books to the winners.

Want to share on your blog? Click the small image for blog-ready badges to share!

So…who’s with me?

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Anonymous

Oh, this sounds like a fantastic opportunity to read a book that has been on my Must Read list for a long while!
http://feministtexicanreads.wordpress.com Melissa

Their Eyes Were Watching God has been on my TBR list forEVER! This readalong sounds awesome!

Melissa
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=805480619 Lether Lynn Meyer

I’lll definitely be taking part in this! I was told by my favorite high school teacher back in sophomore year to read this book but have sadly yet to do so. This is perfect!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1572936540 Gina Morse Beirne

I am joining the readalong because one of my co-workers recommended this book to me a long time ago and I have not yet read it.
Anne

thanks for this opportunity. What a wonderful book. Many thanks.
Ellie

This memorable book would be a treasure and was mentioned many times by family.
http://susansliterarycafe.blogspot.com Susan

I have been wanting to read this for quite awhile. I hope to join y’all.
http://twitter.com/RavenousReader RavenousReader

I’m reading The Heroine’s Bookshelf right now and loving it. I fall into the category of folks who’ve never read Hurston’s book, and would love to do so!
Teresasreadingcorner

I love a good readalong and a good book. Count me in!
http://mybooksmylfe.com Michelle

I’ve been meaning to reread this one so I’m in. But no need to enter me. I’m going to listen to the audiobook this time.
http://twitter.com/Vasilly Vasilly

You can count me in for this read-a-long! I read this book earlier this year but have been dying to re-read it.
http://twitter.com/michaelj145 rl

looking foward to reading this book .has been on my list!
transformedgeneration

I have been wanting to read this book for some time now. I’m definitely joining in! I have a master list of over 100 influential books, short stories, and plays and Their Eyes Were Watching God is on it! I’m so excited about this!

~ Jennifer
Penniemagee

I can’t wait to read this book! And it’s going to be fun to read it along with other people, too!
Yvonne

Thank you for providing us the oomph to move outside of our comfort zone and remember we are all part of a larger community
http://MadelineMora-Summonte.blogspot.com Madeline Mora-Summonte

I’ve heard of this book for so long but I just haven’t gotten around to reading it. I would love to participate in the read-a-long – and win a copy of the book!
http://twitter.com/PaulWHankins Paul W. Hankins

I am going to see if I can get some of my Room 407 readers on this. . .
http://www.gerberadaisydiaries.com Melissa Mc

My daughter chose Zora Neale Hurston for her 4th grade black history project — and went to Chicago with her dad to see Spunk at the Court Theater — all of her immersion in all thing ZNH has me wanting to reread TEWWG! and participate in the readalong!!! Would love a chance to win!
Laura

Count me in! I got my new glasses and I can read again!!
Lisa Anne ZIlney

This sounds GREAT!!!
http://twitter.com/AlisonsBookMrks Alison’s Book Marks

I read this book in college for one of the best classes I ever took – and would LOVE to participate in the read-along!!
Mickie129

my son is reading this right now (english honors class) and told me about it… i am thinking of reading it and now this is the perfect opportunity
http://www.pagesofjulia.wordpress.com Julia

I think I’ll join you again! I really enjoyed the Gone With the Wind readalong. I read Their Eyes Were Watching God when I was a kid, but I don’t think I really grasped it; I didn’t get much out of it and don’t much remember it now. When I read The Heroine’s Bookshelf I knew I needed to reread, and I got a copy, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet. So this sounds like a great opportunity! I enjoyed your backstory, links etc. in the earlier readalong. Bring it on!
Pjpitt1950

I love the idea of a read along! I am an avid reader and I believe a person can not keep from learning nag growing from each book we read. I hope to win but I will get the book and read along anyway. I am psyched!
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Raven

This is an excellent book to read. It is meant to be shared!
Heather Martinez

Have had the book in my TBR pile forever! Finally an excuse to read it! But I don’t need to win it… already have it. Now to figure out exactly what the readalong means. I’m guessing I have to have read the chapters noted by the date? or begin them on the date. I’ll get with the program somehow.

http://www.theheroinesbookshelf.com Erin Blakemore

We will discuss the chapters listed on the date listed. Hope that makes sense!

Martha

I’ve never read this book, so I am really looking forward to it!
Ellen

I’ll do the readalong, iI already have the book.
Kathy

My daughter, Colette, shared this book with me years ago. It is incredible, and one of the best novels I’ve ever read — and I read constantly! I’d love to have my own copy. Oh, and yes, we know who Colette is as well!
Liz

I have not read this book even though it’s been recommended so many times. I think I’m ready, can’t wait!
Jodi

I’d love to particpate. i’ve wanted to read this for awhile.
Karen

I’m in! This book is one I read years ago (decades, in fact), and I would like to be part of the conversation about it.
JaneGS

Looking forward to this read-along, Erin. I’ve been meaning to read this book for so long now, and here’s my chance. I would love to win one of the copies as I am borrowing my daughter’s grungy copy–I think she spilled coffee on it while studying it in high school two years ago!
http://twitter.com/ZaraAlexis Zara Garcia-Alvarez

I’d love to participate in the “readalong” because: 1) I consider myself my own heroine 2) I’m an avid reader and book nerd 3) Zora Neale Hurston and I share the first letter in our first names 4) I can make myself available on the above dates 5) Sharing thoughts about literature in a community is my kind of fun 6) I’d LOVE a free book to add to my ever-growing collection and 7) I never win anything, so it would be nice to for once!

Thanks for the contest,
Zara Garcia-Alvarez
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Anonymous

I’m with you! I happen to have started this book just this week, and then came across your blog. I guess you can’t fight fate. Are there questions during the read-along, or do people just post comments? Looking forward to this!

http://www.theheroinesbookshelf.com Erin Blakemore

There are questions, but you can post whatever you want to! Glad you’ll be reading along.

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