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This isn't the official first post of the free book club, but this subforum was so empty I had to fill it with something. I'm nebulinda, I'm going to be leading the first free book club, which will be The Whiskey Rebels. (I just checked, and it's still free. Also, the link maker couldn't find it  .) I haven't sat down and figured out the schedule yet, but it's fairly long, so be prepared to read a lot  . We're starting on Thursday, the 8th of January, so that's when you can expect a post similar to gertie's amazing intro post for Outlander. |
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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2009, 02:17:51 PM » |
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I just downloaded the book. Looking forward to participating in the klub.
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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2009, 02:29:42 PM » |
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  Try this, I had to use the old linkmaker. Katiekat |
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2009, 03:08:45 PM » |
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I've got this book. I've not started reading it yet. I just got it because it was free and sounded interesting.
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2009, 06:33:12 PM » |
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Good luck with your club. I cannot do two books at once. I would get them so confused.
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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2009, 06:47:19 PM » |
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Nebulinda! Yes, this is going to be the subforum for the Free Book Club. The first book as determined by the poll will be The Whiskey Rebels, which is still free! Nebulinda will post the first reading assignment on Thursday, you'll have a week to read it (or more if you start now!) and then discussion will begin the following Thursday, January 15! The book club will last 6-8 weeks, so the middle of March or so, we'll start another free book. Woohoo, this is going to be great. Thanks to Nebulinda for signing up to lead this book. If you're going to participate, just give us a quick post! Betsy |
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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2009, 06:48:32 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2009, 06:56:58 PM » |
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I've never tried a book club, I think I will try this along with January's book. Dead Until Dark
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« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2009, 07:12:12 PM » |
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Yep, I'll be doing this one, too! I downloaded it and am ready to start!  |
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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2009, 07:33:14 PM » |
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I have this book as well. I'll start reading it tomorrow. =)
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2009, 08:10:25 PM » |
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I've had this book awhile but haven't started reading it. I think I will start it and see if I can keep up with the two book clubs. This will be the test to see how confused I get.  I might end up droping one. I'm so nosey, I'll feel left out if I don't at least attempt it. |
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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2009, 08:14:54 PM » |
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I'll give it a try, unless work goes nuts and I have no free time.
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« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2009, 08:15:43 PM » |
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I can reread this one too. I'm a fan of history books and whiskey!
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« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2009, 08:16:34 PM » |
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I have had this book for a while also. I would love to read it with the group. I hope I can keep up with all the book clubs I am in.
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« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2009, 08:26:21 PM » |
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Count me in. I thought this one sounded interesting and bought it even though I do not yet have my Kindle. (Can't beat the price!) I just put a hold on the only copy at the local public library via their on-line catalog. Not only is it a DTV but it is Large Print as well. It is good that I am still used to reading large and heavy DT books.  Anna |
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« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2009, 09:04:23 PM » |
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Hi - I will join this book klub.
I have never been in one, should be fun. I didn't really feel like reading Outlander, this book sounds better for me.
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« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2009, 10:21:49 PM » |
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I'll join if I can keep up the reading. Hope I will. |
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« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2009, 11:41:52 PM » |
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Oh no! Another book club book! LOL! I had already downloaded it since it was free. I'll check it out & see if I can read 3 novels at the same time. I'm still reading another free book as well as the Outlander. Thank you for starting the free book, book klub. This is such a great place!!!!!!!!! Whooo Hoooo!!
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« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2009, 06:25:23 AM » |
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I shall make the attempt. . . .at some point, though, something's gotta give! Ann |
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« Reply #20 on: January 05, 2009, 11:07:50 AM » |
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I'll give it a whirl :-)
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« Reply #21 on: January 05, 2009, 11:31:21 AM » |
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I would love to but just don't have the time. Sorry. My work schedule has changed such that I can't even do the discussion on Outlander and maybe not keep up the reading either. My 2 months of slow time are history. Linda |
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« Reply #22 on: January 05, 2009, 03:43:28 PM » |
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Started reading it last night and am enjoying it. This should be fun.
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« Reply #23 on: January 05, 2009, 05:50:11 PM » |
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I'm in too!
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« Reply #24 on: January 06, 2009, 10:00:28 AM » |
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I'm in. I read and really enjoyed the book; both from an historical perspecitive and as a well written fictional novel.
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« Reply #25 on: January 06, 2009, 04:00:48 PM » |
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I'm in for now also. I started reading the book yesterday. So far, it's not bad.
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« Reply #26 on: January 06, 2009, 05:03:27 PM » |
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I do have the book, it was on my wishlist and then I got it free. Happy to see some positive feedback, I had read a couple of posts where they couldn't finish the book. I do plan on reading it, just don't know when. Linda |
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« Reply #27 on: January 06, 2009, 07:36:09 PM » |
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I am going to try and join the group. I am back in school tomorrow . I am not sure yet how much I will be able to be here.
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« Reply #29 on: January 07, 2009, 01:06:03 PM » |
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I just finished The Aluminum Turtle so I started The Whiskey Rebels a bit ahead of schedule.
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« Reply #30 on: January 08, 2009, 10:34:52 AM » |
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I'm going to give it a shot! I may not be posting a lot in the discussion thread, but I'll be reading all of the posts. I'll add my .02 if I think of something worth saying! |
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« Reply #31 on: January 08, 2009, 03:50:16 PM » |
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I'm going to give it a shot! I may not be posting a lot in the discussion thread, but I'll be reading all of the posts. I'll add my .02 if I think of something worth saying! Ditto what Songbird said. |
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« Reply #32 on: January 12, 2009, 04:07:21 PM » |
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I just finished The Aluminum Turtle so I started The Whiskey Rebels a bit ahead of schedule.
Hello! I love turtles, so when I read your post, I just had to hop over to the Amazon site and look up The Aluminum Turtle. Cover looks interesting, but alas, no reviews or real info! Was the book any good? By the way, if there are other turtle fans out there, Turtle Moon by Alice Hoffman was very good. Not sure if it is on Kindle, though. And it was not about turtles. N |
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« Reply #33 on: January 12, 2009, 07:24:09 PM » |
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Hello! I love turtles, so when I read your post, I just had to hop over to the Amazon site and look up The Aluminum Turtle. Cover looks interesting, but alas, no reviews or real info! Was the book any good? By the way, if there are other turtle fans out there, Turtle Moon by Alice Hoffman was very good. Not sure if it is on Kindle, though. And it was not about turtles. N The Aluminum Turtle is a mystery set on the west coast of Florida. The detective is a blind man, Duncan Maclain. The book was originally entitled The Spear Gun Murders and was published in 1960. If you like the old-style mysteries (Josephine Tey, Agatha Christie), you'll like this one. Here's a link for his books. http://www.thrillingdetective.com/maclain.html |
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« Reply #34 on: January 13, 2009, 11:43:23 AM » |
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The Aluminum Turtle is a mystery set on the west coast of Florida. The detective is a blind man, Duncan Maclain. The book was originally entitled The Spear Gun Murders and was published in 1960. If you like the old-style mysteries (Josephine Tey, Agatha Christie), you'll like this one. Here's a link for his books. http://www.thrillingdetective.com/maclain.htmlThanks for the info! I took a look at the site and will give the book a try! N |
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