Poll
Question:
How should we read through the series?
Option 1: Chronological Order
votes: 22
Option 2: Publication Order
votes: 10
Hey everyone!
Welcome to the RACF's first Full-Series Redwall Readalong Event! We will be reading through all 22 books over the course of the next year or so. Our hope is to give you all an exciting new opportunity to discuss and analyze the Redwall books together in more depth and if (like me) you haven't read the entire series before, this event might be the perfect time to try and take the big step! There will be an announcement posted here every three weeks announcing the next book we are going to read, and every announcement is a new opportunity to join in.
Duration
On August 16th (next Sunday) we will be announcing the first book to be read. Every three weeks, we will begin reading a new book in the General Discussion board. If you wish to continue discussing a certain book after the three weeks are over, or want to join in discussion of a book you have already read but don't want to read it again for this event, feel free! This is a Redwall discussion forum, after all. If all goes well, we should complete the entire Redwall series by the end of 2021!
Order
Since this event is meant to be a platform for community discussion, we thought we would poll you on what order we should read the series in! The two options are chronological (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Redwall_Chronological_Order) (the order of books in terms of when the events occur in the Redwall universe) and publication (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Publication_Order) (the order that they were published in). Leave your vote in the poll above!
If you have any questions, just hop over to the Announcement Response Topic (http://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=5116.840). I can't wait to start discussing!
The votes are in! After an intense back and forth between the two orders, chronological is the ultimate victor with eight votes! This means that we will be reading Lord Brocktree (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Lord_Brocktree_(book)) for the next three weeks until we start Martin the Warrior (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Martin_the_Warrior_(book)) on the 6th of September.
Head over to the the "Commentary on the Book Lord Brocktree (http://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9483.0)" thread (made by the wonderful Wylder Treejumper) to discuss!
UPDATE:
The reading period for Lord Brocktree (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Lord_Brocktree_(book)) has been extended another week! We realized that, as this is the first book we are reading, it may be nice to give everyone a little more time to read and discuss.
If you wish to join in now, head on down to the "Commentary on the Book Lord Brocktree (http://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9483.0)" thread and start discussing! Don't forget that even if you are not joining us for the readthrough we would still love to hear your thoughts from the last time you read the book! More discussion is always welcome.
We will be starting Martin the Warrior (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Martin_the_Warrior_(book)) on the 13th of September, EST (updated date). I can't wait to see what you all have to say!
An earnest thank you to everyone who participated in our Lord Brocktree discussion so far. Don't forget that discussion can still continue for that book for as long as there are thoughts to be shared!
It's time for the next book in chronological order: Martin the Warrior (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Martin_the_Warrior_(book))! Share your thoughts in the "Commentary on the Book Martin the Warrior (http://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9476.0)" thread.
After three weeks, we will start Mossflower (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Mossflower) on the 4th of October. I hope to see you all again then!
Don't forget: only one more week left to finish Martin the Warrior! Even if you don't have time to read along, you're still certainly welcome to share your thoughts on the book!
After much anticipation, it's finally time for the next and arguably most popular book in the Redwall series: Mossflower (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Mossflower)! Be sure to hop into the "Commentary on the Book Mossflower (http://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9472.15)" thread to share your thoughts!
The next book, Legend of Luke (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/The_Legend_of_Luke), will be starting on the 25th of October. While different from most books in terms of chronology, it will still be a fascinating read as always!
Alas, only one more week left for the much-anticipated Mossflower! Better hurry and finish up so you can join in the discussion!
It is time to set aside our beloved Mossflower and start on Legend of Luke! You can keep the love rolling and discuss it here, in the "Commentary on the Book Legend of Luke (http://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9482.0) thread. The commentary thread for Mossflower shall also remain pinned, if you're like me and still haven't finished or just have more thoughts to share.
The next book in our read-along will be Outcast of Redwall, starting on 15th of November. This one in particular has always sparked some interesting conversations, so I'm eager to see everyone's thoughts when the time comes!
Hey y'all! Time to move along from Legend of Luke and start Outcast of Redwall! Of course the Legend of Luke commentary thread shall remain pinned but the commentary thread of "Outcast of Redwall" (http://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9478.msg569186#msg569186) will take Mossflower's place.
Our next book, starting on the 6th of December will be Mariel of Redwall..
Happy Sunday/Monday, everyone! Today marks the start of Mariel of Redwall (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Mariel_of_Redwall), where we will be following the adventures of our determined young mouse maiden. Join us in the "Commentary on the Book Mariel of Redwall (http://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9474.0)" thread to read and discuss!
The next book, The Bellmaker (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/The_Bellmaker), will begin on the 27th of December. I hope to see you again then, and happy holidays!
It's time to move on to our next book, The Bellmaker (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/The_Bellmaker)! Understandably, participation in the Mariel of Redwall discussion was halted during the holiday season, but don't forget that you can still discuss the series after we move on to the next book! None of the commentary threads are off-limits. :)
If you want to start discussing The Bellmaker, head over to the "Commentary on the Book The Bellmaker (http://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9477.0)" thread!
We will start the next book, Salamandastron (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Salamandastron), on the 17th of January.
Hello everyone! It's time to move on to Salamandastron (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Salamandastron)! You didn't think we'd forgotten, did you? Well.... Maybe we did. Or maybe we were just giving you an extra week to linger on The Bellmaker. You'll never know!
Head on over to the "Commentary on the Book Salamandastron (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9475.0)" topic for discussion!
We'll start Redwall (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Redwall), the next book, on the 14th of February. Happy reading, we'll see you again on Heart Day!
It's that time again! Happy Valentine's Day, everyone. Today we begin the book that started it all, Redwall (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Redwall)!
You can find the commentary thread for Redwall here (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9471.msg566156#msg566156), so don't hesitate to share your thoughts!
Our next book, Mattimeo, (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Mattimeo_(book)) will begin on 7th of March.
Hello hello! Hope everyone's doing well. We're a little late, but today starts our new book - Mattimeo (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Mattimeo_(book))! You'll be able to find the commentary thread for Mattimeo right here, (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9473.msg566158#msg566158) so we can all bond over our dislike of Vitch. ;)
On the 28th of March, we will start Pearls of Lutra. (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Pearls_of_Lutra)
Hey y'all! It's that time to switch to the next book again, Pearls of Lutra (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Pearls_of_Lutra)! The commentary thread is riiiiiiiight here (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9479.0) so see you there.
On the 18th of April we'll start The Long Patrol. (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/The_Long_Patrol)
Hyello everyone! It's just about that time to move on to The Long Patrol (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/The_Long_Patrol)! Hop on over to the commentary thread right heeeeere. (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9480.msg761076#msg761076) (Yes that pun is terrible and yes it was intended, no I am not sorry.)
On the 9th of May we shall start Marlfox (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Marlfox).
Sssshhhhhhh I'm not late, no. I am perfectly on time. Quit looking at the date. >_> It's Marlfox (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Marlfox) time! The commentary thread can be found right here! (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9481.0)
On the 30th of May we'll move on to Taggerung! (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Taggerung_(book))
Would ya look at the time! I think we finally got our clocks working, eh Corn? It's time for us to start the next book in the chronological series: Taggerung (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Taggerung_(book))! Join us down in the commentary thread here (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9484.0) to discuss!
Stay tuned for 20th of June, when we'll be starting Triss (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Triss_(book))!
I forgot what Rosie said in the last announcement and I am highly amused. She may have gotten her clock working, but apparently I've lost my calendar. We're going to pretend that today is this past Sunday and move on to Triss (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Triss_(book))! The commentary thread can be found riiiiiiiiiiight heeeeeeeere. (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9485.msg566170#msg566170)
On (hopefully) the 11th of July, we'll start Loamhedge (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Loamhedge)!
*Chucks calendar over shoulder* Look, I said hopefully, alright? Today is TOTALLY July 11th. For sure. Either way, we're moving on to Loamhedge! (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Loamhedge) Come join us in the commentary thread. (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9486.msg608695#msg608695)
I'm honestly really hesitant to give a date at this point, but I'm aiming to switch to Rakkety Tam (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Rakkety_Tam_(book)) on the 8th of August.
What dis? I'm on time? IT'S A MIRACLE. It's time to switch over to Rakkety Tam (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Rakkety_Tam), so get out your kilts, adjust your hats, and join us in the commentary thread (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9487.0).
On (fingers crossed) the 29th of August, we'll start High Rhulain. (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/High_Rhulain)
*Rolls into thread on spinny chair and peers over the top of my glasses* We're not mentioning today's date. If you still expect me to be on time, I don't know what to tell you. XD On we go to High Rhulain (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/High_Rhulain), and you can join us down in the commentary thread (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9488.msg761336#msg761336) to give us all your opinions - Trust me, I know you have 'em, High Rhulain is one I doubt fans will ever agree on.
Sometime around the 26th of September, we'll start Eulalia! (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Eulalia!)
I said sometime around the 26th, close enough, yeah? XD Grab your weapon of choice and hoist it high - 'Tis time for Eulalia! (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Eulalia!) Charge down to the commentary thread (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9489.msg566174#msg566174) and gimme ALL YOUR OPINIONS. Quick now, wot wot!
If we're lucky, we'll move to Doomwyte (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Doomwyte) on the 17th of October.
I said if we were lucky. Then we must have rolled a -1 rng check, because we were very not lucky. Maybe I should go find the calendar I threw over my shoulder a few months ago. :P At any rate, we are FINALLY moving to Doomwyte (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/Doomwyte)! You can follow the Wites (at your own risk) down to the commentary thread. (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9490.msg615993#msg615993)
I.... Honestly don't know if there's a point in giving a timeline but let's shoot to move to The Sable Queen/Quean (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/The_Sable_Quean) on the 19th of December.
What's this? Readalong? On time?! IT'S A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE. Clearly, I just needed to forget holding myself to any standard, and for Rosie to remind me last night. It's The Sable Quean (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/The_Sable_Quean) time! This one has the reputation of one of, if not the darkest Redwall book and it's certainly one of the most "different" of them. Got any thoughts? Pop 'em in the commentary thread that's riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight here! (https://redwallabbey.com/forum/index.php?topic=9491.msg713962#msg713962)
On the 9th of January we'll switch over to The Rogue Crew, (https://redwall.fandom.com/wiki/The_Rogue_Crew) the last book of the series and thus, the last in the Readalong.