For those of you who already started reading, I am sure it was not an easy start: new and often strange vocabulary, a narrative tone and style of writing from another era, and an almost obsessive attention to details in every scene, which, while annoying, is a big reason that Moby Dick is considered a classic of literature. It is important that you begin this book with an open mind and a bit of determination to see it through. Make yourself "get it." If you are having trouble, it is your problem, not Moby Dick's; so figure it out by using whatever resources help you. I will add some links to chapter analyses and summaries to make this easier.
Lit Charts is the site I feel is best for a quick overview of each chapter and a good general overview of the whole novel. It is well-organized, readable, and geared towards an academic study of the book. Shmoops is fun and easy--and getting better every year, and you can always use Sparksnotes and Bookrags if it serves you well. The bottom line is that you will get out of the book whatever you put in.
Thanks. I'm psyched...