April Discussion Post: These Old Shades (Week 1)

First of all, in case some of you have not seen it yet, I am seeking recommendations for this community here and there are also some recommendations that have been forwarded on to me that I am seeking opinions on so you can see what you think of those.

Based on recommendations, main discussion posts (and perhaps genre discussion posts too, the recommendations post would be a good place to share what you think of that) will not be as general as before. Instead, the book will be split in four, and a quarter will be discussed each week. This will give people the opportunity to discuss elements of books in greater detail as well as conclusions on the final post. Posts will be put up every Monday so that people can share what they think as they read, or share their thoughts after.

For These Old Shades, there will be eight chapters discussed each week. Each chapter title will be shared as a comment. Under each of these comments you will be able to share your thoughts as well as discuss quotes. You can also create your own comments on specific topics in the book you wish to discuss.

Please also give recommendations for the May set of discussion posts here.