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Posted by ClearSkies on November 21, 2005, at 6:39:50
Would anyone be interested if I started book club-like threads on particular books that we all seem to have read? Things like talking about the authors' backgrounds, plot devices, and our opinons on the books, beyond that fact that we really liked them?
I miss my book club (aside from the snotty women who were in it). You lot are ever so much nicer to speak with!!!
Posted by NikkiT2 on November 22, 2005, at 7:57:41
In reply to I think of this board as an impromptu book club, posted by ClearSkies on November 21, 2005, at 6:39:50
I am *definately* up for that *grins*
maybe we could do it "old skool", like we used to, and pick a book between us to read and discuss.. Maybe have a few threads started for people reading at different speeds?
Nikki xx
Posted by ClearSkies on November 22, 2005, at 8:05:25
In reply to Re: I think of this board as an impromptu book club » ClearSkies, posted by NikkiT2 on November 22, 2005, at 7:57:41
Sure - I would like to even revisit some of the books I've read up till now. Renew the appreciation, if you will.
And I can throw in some new skool book clubby stuff too.
CS
Posted by NikkiT2 on November 22, 2005, at 8:57:23
In reply to Re: I think of this board as an impromptu book club » NikkiT2, posted by ClearSkies on November 22, 2005, at 8:05:25
What shall we start with then? *grins*
Posted by ClearSkies on November 22, 2005, at 13:34:35
In reply to Re: I think of this board as an impromptu book club » ClearSkies, posted by NikkiT2 on November 22, 2005, at 8:57:23
None of this democracy stuff, now. We'll each take turns.
CS
Posted by NikkiT2 on November 22, 2005, at 16:54:20
In reply to Why don't you pick a book? » NikkiT2, posted by ClearSkies on November 22, 2005, at 13:34:35
Oh god.. I don't do decision making *lol*
Let me ponder.. Or anyone else can jump in *G*
Nikki xx
Posted by Racer on November 22, 2005, at 17:45:37
In reply to Re: Why don't you pick a book? » ClearSkies, posted by NikkiT2 on November 22, 2005, at 16:54:20
But we'll have to give a little time for Amazon to come through, 'K?
Or
"The Tenant of Wildfell Hall," by Anne Bronte
Posted by ClearSkies on November 23, 2005, at 20:26:23
In reply to I'll pick, then, posted by Racer on November 22, 2005, at 17:45:37
> But we'll have to give a little time for Amazon to come through, 'K?
>
> "The Ruby in the Smoke"
>
> Or
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> "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall," by Anne BrontePullman book on order as of this afternoon!!
I'm ready...
CS
Posted by Racer on November 24, 2005, at 22:47:07
In reply to Re: I'll pick, then » Racer, posted by ClearSkies on November 23, 2005, at 20:26:23
I just realized that Nikki will be more than a little left out, if we pick this. How would you feel about changing to something else, that Nikki hasn't read?
How about "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister?" It sounds worth while, and then Nikki will have something new, too?
Let me know -- I'm ordering "Ruby in the Smoke" right now, one way or the other...
Posted by NikkiT2 on November 26, 2005, at 2:35:21
In reply to Second thoughts -- Poor Nikki! » ClearSkies, posted by Racer on November 24, 2005, at 22:47:07
Honest!! A re-read would be good..
honest!!
nikki xxx
Posted by Racer on November 26, 2005, at 12:02:37
In reply to I'm fine with it!!, posted by NikkiT2 on November 26, 2005, at 2:35:21
You know I don't want you to feel as though you're not getting as good as we are...
I owe you an email, don't I?
Posted by ClearSkies on December 4, 2005, at 21:32:48
In reply to I'll pick, then, posted by Racer on November 22, 2005, at 17:45:37
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> "The Ruby in the Smoke"
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>
Anyone else?
Posted by NikkiT2 on December 5, 2005, at 15:19:21
In reply to I just finished this one..., posted by ClearSkies on December 4, 2005, at 21:32:48
What did you think of it?
I'm dying to know *G*
Nikki x
Posted by ClearSkies on December 6, 2005, at 9:33:16
In reply to Re: I just finished this one... » ClearSkies, posted by NikkiT2 on December 5, 2005, at 15:19:21
I think I was hoping for more of the "His Dark Materials" and set myself for a letdown. And maybe I feel that the character development wasn't as deep. Or maybe I'm full of it...
It has made me interested in finding out more about the opium wars and England's involvement in them.
How about you, Nikki?
CS
Posted by NikkiT2 on December 7, 2005, at 16:55:36
In reply to IMHO » NikkiT2, posted by ClearSkies on December 6, 2005, at 9:33:16
My problem is, I read them all in the wrong order, and so alot of the "picture" had already been set for me.
I think the next two books are the strongest of the series.. the 4th is much weaker, and not all that great really. *washes my mouth out with soap for saying that about the wondrous Mr Pullman* Or maybe the romance in the next books is what carried me off and I missed the rest *L*
Nikki, who seems desperate for romance in her life!!
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