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From Scottie · July 31, 2026
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A reader committing to War and Peace who wants daily pacing, weekly reflection, and a community that keeps the long book alive.
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- Footnotes and TangentsThe publication this guide is about
- Ron CharlesAdds current book criticism, publishing news, and literary context.
- Athenaeum Book ClubAdds guided reading of major books and humanities questions.
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July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- Day 211 advances the year-long War and Peace schedule into Chapter 23, keeping readers steady on their daily pacing.
- Weekly reflection space #30 opens for chapters 16 through 22, offering a dedicated spot to discuss Tolstoy's themes.
- Footnotes & Tangents invites community suggestions for 2027 slow reads while running a poll on re-running major read-alongs.
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02 / The briefing
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Day 211 tackles Book 3, Part 2, Chapter 23
The takeaway: Keep your year-long reading momentum going with today's chapter. Day 211 covers Book 3, Part 2, Chapter 23 of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace as part of the daily schedule for slow readers.
Concrete details
- Today's reading focuses on Book 3, Part 2, Chapter 23.
- Daily posts support the year-long 2026 slow read schedule for Tolstoy's novel.
Why it matters for this reader: Following today's breakdown keeps your daily pacing completely on track so you never fall behind on Tolstoy's long novel.
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02 / main
Weekly reflection #30 covers Time and Patience
The takeaway: Reach Chapter 22 and pause to reflect on your progress. Week 30 focuses on Time and Patience, offering space to listen, read notes, and comment with fellow slow readers finishing chapters 16 through 22.
Concrete details
- Week 30 wraps up chapters 16 through 22 of Book 3, Part 2.
- Week 31 will cover chapters 23 through 29 in the reading schedule.
Why it matters for this reader: This reflection hub gives you the exact community connection you need to share insights and keep the long book alive.
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Day 210 covers Book 3, Part 2, Chapter 22
The takeaway: Catch up on yesterday's assignment to cap off the current week's schedule. Day 210 covers Book 3, Part 2, Chapter 22 of Tolstoy's work, complete with audio notes to wrap up the week.
Concrete details
- Chapter 22 completes the daily readings assigned for Week 30.
- Full weekly notes and audio commentary are available with this post.
Why it matters for this reader: Completing Chapter 22 ensures you finish Week 30 cleanly before stepping into the Week 31 reading plan.
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Footnotes & Tangents opens suggestions for 2027 slow read
The takeaway: Host Simon Haisell wants your input on next year's community book selection. Readers can vote in a poll regarding a 2027 rerun of War and Peace or suggest new challenging books in the comments.
Concrete details
- Simon Haisell has authored 12 book guides and 170 posts for read-alongs.
- Commenters should write suggested BOOK TITLES in capital letters.
Why it matters for this reader: Your commitment to deep, patient reading makes this thread the perfect place to help shape the community's future book choices.
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Action items
- Read Book 3, Part 2, Chapter 23 to maintain your daily pacing schedule for Day 211.
- Join the Week 30 reflection thread to share your thoughts on chapters 16 through 22 with fellow readers.
- Submit your capitalized book suggestions or vote in the poll for the 2027 slow read list.
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War & Peace 2026: Day 211
- War & Peace 2026: Day 211Footnotes and Tangents · Included
- War & Peace Weekly #30: Time and PatienceFootnotes and Tangents · Included
- War & Peace 2026: Day 210Footnotes and Tangents · Included
- War & Peace 2026: Day 209Footnotes and Tangents · Read, not included
- War & Peace 2026: Day 208Footnotes and Tangents · Read, not included
- War & Peace 2026: Day 207Footnotes and Tangents · Read, not included
- War & Peace 2026: Day 206Footnotes and Tangents · Read, not included
- War & Peace 2026: Day 205Footnotes and Tangents · Read, not included
Slow Read Community Thread for 2027
- THREAD: Suggest a slow read for 2027Footnotes and Tangents · Included
Don Quixote Discussion
- The Best-Selling Novel of All TimeAthenaeum Book Club · Read, not included
Wolf Crawl Week 30
- Wolf Crawl 2026 #30: The Damascene catFootnotes and Tangents · Read, not included
The Idiot Quote
- How Will Beauty Save the World?Athenaeum Book Club · Read, not included
Yellow Pine Review
- Hot and BotheredRon Charles · Read, not included
Book Banning Bill
- The Book Banning Bill That Won’t DieRon Charles · Read, not included
About Footnotes and Tangents
Should you add Footnotes and Tangents to Scottie?
Read War and Peace in sequence with enough context and accountability to finish.[1][2][3]
Who it’s for
A reader committing to War and Peace who wants daily pacing, weekly reflection, and a community that keeps the long book alive.[1][2]
What you’ll find in it
The issues linked below include “War & Peace: Day 1”, “War & Peace Weekly #30: Time and Patience”, and “War & Peace 2026: Day 210”. Open them to judge the publication in its own words.
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- Simon Haisell[1]
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- War & Peace: Day 1Public issue[2]
- War & Peace Weekly #30: Time and PatiencePublic issue[3]
- War & Peace 2026: Day 210Wed, 29 Jul 2026[4]