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« Reply #175 on: November 30, 2008, 07:17:51 PM » |
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Are we going to start reading Outlander on Jan.5 or start the Discussion ?
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« Reply #176 on: November 30, 2008, 07:21:57 PM » |
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Are we going to start reading Outlander on Jan.5 or start the Discussion ?
We'll start reading on Jan 5 and I'll post the discussion questions the following Monday. The first post on Jan 5 will have a clickable link for anyone who hasn't downloaded the book yet, and a blurb from the original cover for anyone who might be interested, but doesn't know what the book is about. |
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« Reply #177 on: November 30, 2008, 07:24:34 PM » |
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We'll start reading on Jan 5 and I'll post the discussion questions the following Monday. The first post on Jan 5 will have a clickable link for anyone who hasn't downloaded the book yet, and a blurb from the original cover for anyone who might be interested, but doesn't know what the book is about.
Thanks I read the book a number of years ago. I am looking forward to reading it again. |
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« Reply #179 on: December 01, 2008, 07:27:53 AM » |
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This will be my first bookklub experience so I am very excited also. I think it will be so much fun!
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« Reply #181 on: December 01, 2008, 08:15:13 AM » |
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I never did the assigned reading either (only read one assigned book in 16 years of education), which would make an interesting poll amongst this group of book lovers. Note that we're not assigning a book, each of us is CHOOSING a book from the offerings, and you're free to read ahead, just not post ahead, so I think even I can handle it, LOL! Then all we have to do is gab about it, we seem to be good at that, LOL!
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« Reply #182 on: December 02, 2008, 01:26:33 AM » |
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I've actually never joined a book club because I have an aversion to assigned reading -- developed in high school when they assigned lousy books! However, lately I've been intrigued by the notion of a "virtual" book club because I feel like the medium offers much more in the way of interaction than just discussion. On another forum I belong to, we tried to do a book club for The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis but it never really got off the ground. But we weren't nearly as organized as Betsy & Co. and didn't have any real guidelines, so no wonder it wasn't a success!
I'll keep watching and if a book is selected that I want to read, I'll definitely join in.
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PS, yes, I voted for my choices over in the poll.
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« Reply #183 on: December 02, 2008, 05:23:44 AM » |
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Fried Green Tomatoes?!?!!! Oooh! Is that available? I love her books! Especially "Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man", which used to be known as "Coming Attractions" (I did a book report on it in 7th grade. Two years later, nobody was surprised when I got kicked off the newspaper staff.), but hadn't noticed it was out there. Now I gotta go look. Oooh! And "Standing in the Rainbow" too! That one was great! ~robin |
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« Reply #184 on: December 02, 2008, 05:46:39 AM » |
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Note, I've added a line to the Book Club guidelines to say that Pre-Kindlers (members whose Kindles have not yet arrived) are welcome to join the book club using DTB while they wait. Is that OK with everyone? Some, if not most, of these books have been read by a lot of members who may already have a DTB version and would love to participate. I'd hate to close anyone out just because their Kindle is caught up in the big backup!
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« Reply #185 on: December 02, 2008, 06:03:54 AM » |
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I agree with you Betsy. I think it would be unfair to deny participation because your Kindle hasn't arrived. We are a friendly bunch here.  Linda |
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« Reply #187 on: December 02, 2008, 06:20:14 AM » |
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Just want to make sure everyone realizes that they can join, even while they're waiting!  Betsy |
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« Reply #188 on: December 02, 2008, 06:21:46 AM » |
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Yes, Betsy, I certainly agree Kindlewaiters can read the dtb along with us. I think our only rule regarding this is that the book be available on Kindle. This is going to be huge and fun.
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« Reply #189 on: December 02, 2008, 06:24:10 AM » |
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Yes, Betsy, I certainly agree Kindlewaiters can read the dtb along with us. I think our only rule regarding this is that the book be available on Kindle. This is going to be huge and fun.
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« Reply #190 on: December 02, 2008, 06:30:27 AM » |
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I like "Kindlewaiters" although it does give me visions of men in waiter's garb serving up trays of Kindles... Betsy Trays of Kindles ... what a happy thought. |
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« Reply #191 on: December 02, 2008, 06:55:03 AM » |
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Every time I go to my home page to switch books, I see Outlander just sitting there, waiting for me, pulling me in, screaming it's little siren song at me. 34 more days, if I'm counting right, and I can plunge through Craig Na Dun.
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« Reply #192 on: December 02, 2008, 07:19:27 AM » |
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Every time I go to my home page to switch books, I see Outlander just sitting there, waiting for me, pulling me in, screaming it's little siren song at me. 34 more days, if I'm counting right, and I can plunge through Craig Na Dun.
I feel the same way. The book keeps calling to me too I also have the pictures with the start date for the books sitting on the wall next to my computer. I have plenty to read till we start reading the book. |
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« Reply #193 on: December 02, 2008, 07:24:10 AM » |
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I am really glad to see so many excited about the Book Klubs! Gertie is going to be a great leader with Outlander, love the approach she's taking. She's going to set the standard!
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« Reply #195 on: December 02, 2008, 08:25:08 AM » |
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I am really glad to see so many excited about the Book Klubs! Gertie is going to be a great leader with Outlander, love the approach she's taking. She's going to set the standard!
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« Reply #196 on: December 02, 2008, 08:32:09 AM » |
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I know for sure there are going to be a lot of laughs! Gertie cracks me up every time!
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« Reply #197 on: December 02, 2008, 09:56:32 AM » |
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Still 34 more days till it starts!!! Waaaaa!!!! Of course, December will fly by like it usually does and then I'll be saying, "Where did December go?" LOL And yes, allowing Kindlewaiters is a fine idea. |
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« Reply #198 on: December 02, 2008, 04:44:25 PM » |
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Are male lurkers allowed?  I'm not a very verbal person and tend to stay in the background, but I do enjoy reading (and reading these threads). May I lurk? Pleeeease? |
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« Reply #199 on: December 02, 2008, 05:23:34 PM » |
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Are male lurkers allowed? I'm not a very verbal person and tend to stay in the background, but I do enjoy reading (and reading these threads). May I lurk? Pleeeease? Lurking is okay, male or female. We hope you'll read the books, too. Maybe you'll be inspired to add a comment or two. |
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