Welcome to the eighth edition of Quill Quotes Book Club! Ready Player One by Ernest Cline won the book selection vote out of our top picks from near-winners in this year’s previous votes. Keep reading for all the details on the book, where to get it, and our reading schedule! This page will be updated with links to each discussion so keep it handy as a reference. We can’t wait for our first discussion on Saturday, December 12, 2020!
Book Stats
- Title: Ready Player One
- Author: Ernest Cline
- Genre: Science Fiction
- Publication Date: August 16th, 2011
- Pages: 386
- Est. Reading Time: 15 hours
Quick Summary
- Book Selection Results: Ready Player One
- Get the Book: Amazon or BAM!
- Discussion #1: Level One (Ch 1-16), December 12th, 2020
- Final Discussion: Full Book, December 26th, 2020
Ready Player One: Summary
A world at stake. A quest for the ultimate prize. Are you ready?
In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days.
When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behind a series of fiendish puzzles, based on his obsession with the pop culture of decades past. Whoever is first to solve them will inherit his vast fortune—and control of the OASIS itself.
Then Wade cracks the first clue. Suddenly he’s beset by rivals who’ll kill to take this prize. The race is on—and the only way to survive is to win.
Where to get the book?
We’re a little late getting this published but hopefully you still have plenty of time to get the book and start reading! Whether you prefer digital or physical books, we’ve listed several options below.
Digital Copy
Amazon
If you have a Kindle or like audiobooks, Amazon is probably already your go-to for book purchases. They offer a variety of purchase options.
OverDrive / Libby
Check your local library, they often allow digital rentals through OverDrive and the Libby app! You’ll just need your library card to log in.
Physical Book
Amazon is still a good option to get the paperback or hardcover, but if the delivery date is too far out, you may need to look for other options. If they’re open, please try to support your local bookstore or library. If they’re closed, more book-focused online stores like BAM! or Barnes & Noble can probably deliver.
Reading Schedule
The book is split into three parts but Level Two is fairly short compared to the others so we’ve decided to just hold two discussions right here on the blog! Feel free to read at your own pace, but please avoid posting spoilers if you read ahead. Also, if you’re behind schedule and concerned about spoilers, you may want to wait until you’re caught up to join the discussion.
Discussion 1: Level One (Chapters 1-16), Saturday, December 12, 2020
We’ll post our thoughts on Level One and some questions on this section on the morning of December 12th to kick-off discussion! Can’t wait!
Final Discussion: Full Book: Saturday, December 26, 2020
We’ll complete the book and begin the final discussion on December 26th! Merry Christmas!
We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Let’s get reading!
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