There is a buddy read starting up in the Fantasy Buddy Reads group - a volume a month, with the shorts at the end. It will span the year 2021.
There's a mix of old and new readership, and if you want an indepth read before Song of the Mysteries, here's your chance to enjoy the experience in company.
You would need to create a GoodReads account and join the group hosting the book club read threads:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/21827661