This summer, we will try our first ever slow read of this enduring adventure novel. Published in 1844, the novel follows Edmond Dantès, a young sailor who is falsely imprisoned, escapes, acquires a fortune, and seeks revenge on those who betrayed him, exploring themes of justice, vengeance, and redemption.

We will divide the discussion of this 1200 page novel into two meetings at the beginning and end of the summer. Along the way, there will be a structured reading plan offered (see below) and regular email updates! Please Register to join our mailing list. 

1st Meeting Monday, June 22!  Covering Chapters 1-40

Final Meeting: Monday, August 24! Covering Chapters 41-117

12 Week Reading Schedule 

*Suggested, not required! I thought it would be fun to break up the book into our own version of serialization. I wanted to cover the Summer, so this runs June 1-August 16. Feel free to use this is as a guide or read faster or slower to your liking. 

(May 29) Week 1 : Chapters 1-10 (Roman Numerals I-X) 

(June 7) Week 2: Chapters 11-20 (XI-XX)

(June 14) Week 3: Chapters 21-33) (XXI-XXXIII)

(June 21) Week 4: Chapters 33-40) (XXXIV-XL) 

1st Meeting Monday, June 22!  Covering Chapters 1-40

(June 28) Week 5: Chapters 41-49) (XLI_XLIX)

(July 5) Week 6: Chapters 50-59 (L-LIX)

(July 12) Week 7: Chapters 60-70 (LX-LXXX)

(July 19) Week 8: Chapters 71-79 (LXXI-LXXIX)

(July 26) Week 9: Chapters 80-89 (LXXX-LXXXIX)

(August 2) Week 10: Chapters 90-100 (XC-C)

(August 9) Week 11: Chapters 101-110 (CI-CX)

(August 16) Week 12: Chapters 111-117 (CXI-CXVII)

Final Meeting: Monday, August 24! Covering Chapters 41-117