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Book club, Your thoughts on starting one up?? |
 Dec 5 2007, 01:18 PM
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 Venter  Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 5-September 07 From: Hamburg, Germany Member No.: 40  |
Sorry for the belated reply. Been busy and quite tired. Lets see:I had a look for some books that would interest me, only to find they are all only available in German
 (Nachtzug n. Lissabon and Schatten des Windes). Any more suggestions?Oops cross posting. On a side note - afaik only moderators can edit a post after 24 hrs. This post has been edited by Yourhighness: Dec 5 2007, 01:20 PM -------------------- My Website | My Blog (mostly english)
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Dec 5 2007, 03:40 PM
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 T.V'S AGONY UNCLE Group: Global Moderator Posts: 1,357 Joined: 14-August 07 From: liverpool,england Member No.: 20 |
Having read lightning on numerous occasion's i can honestly say that it is one of the best book's of that genre i have ever
read and i think it would be an excellent choice,for the thoughtvent book club. Obviously everyone has diffrent taste's,but it is a damn good read 
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Dec 13 2007, 01:07 PM
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 Advanced Venter Group: Members Posts: 298 Joined: 15-November 07 Member No.: 231 |
Let's choose something we can start at the beginning of January (if it works for everyone?). We can make it a New Years' Resolution!
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Dec 22 2007, 11:34 PM
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 Venter Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 22-September 07 From: anywhere you like Member No.: 86 |
Hi All,
How about we start with Lightening and see how we go. Is everyone ok with beginning the 14th Jan?? I thought the 14th would be enough time for everyone to recover from Xmas and New Year  Give me a yahoo and let me know, otherwise if you don't hear from me before the 14th, I'll touch base then. (Gee, even I can't make sense of that?!) Merry Xmas all and a happy New Year! I need a drink.......... This post has been edited by ghostwriter: Dec 22 2007, 11:35 PM -------------------- He's not the Messiah...He's just a very naughty boy! Monty Python - Life of Brian |
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Dec 23 2007, 04:18 AM
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Venter Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 5-September 07 From: Hamburg, Germany Member No.: 40 |
well its not really the genre I tend to read (as mentioned above somewhere), but I could try and get it if no other suggestions are made
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Dec 23 2007, 01:03 PM
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 Venting Addict Group: Moderator Posts: 717 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Ohio--die hard Ohio State fan!! Member No.: 21 |
This sounds like a good first time book and January is fine with me as long as it's fine with to other members. One question though, is the book available in the library or still new enough to buy? I need to know where I can get a copy.
Iodine -------------------- Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.~~
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Dec 23 2007, 01:27 PM
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Venter Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 5-September 07 From: Hamburg, Germany Member No.: 40 |
Just something I stumbled over while browsing amazon:
The Kite Runner Everything is Illuminated I realise they might be a bit hefty reads, but just thought I d mention them as I do think they sound pretty interesting. -------------------- My Website | My Blog (mostly english)
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Dec 30 2007, 01:56 AM
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 Venting Addict Group: Members Posts: 954 Joined: 21-October 07 From: Central NSW Australia Member No.: 173 |
Hi all - there have been some really good suggestions in this thread for a "communal read???" and I for one, not having read 'Lightning' have put it on my 'must read' list.... however, I have just re-read "State of Fear" by Michael Crichton (Andromea Strain/Jurassic Park etc) which is a) a really gripping read and
 an even more interesting and (with lots of genuine scientific reports and references and a fabulous bilbiography) a most thought provoking study of the "Global Warming" debacle. which gives some powerful arguments to re-think you current attitude, whether yea or nay!! Don't think this is just that, the story is a real page turner and combines mystery, mayhem, power politics etc. I think this could be an interesting contender for a 'group' read and discussion .... any thoughts???? 
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Dec 30 2007, 04:11 AM
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Venter Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 5-September 07 From: Hamburg, Germany Member No.: 40 |
Well obviously it will be hard to get everyone's taste under one umbrella, but looking back at the books I found to suggest here and the book I was given by my friends mom yesterday, I dont think that Lightning is really something I am currently interested
 (as you can see the suggested books all have some sort of current affair / history relation). There is still some time, so may be there are some other suggestions too.
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Feb 16 2008, 12:37 AM
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Venter Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 27-November 07 From: Boston, Massachussetts Member No.: 247 |
Depending on the type of books. If its somethin like Sisterhood of the Walkin Denims or whatever its called then count me out
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Aug 5 2008, 03:15 PM
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Venting Addict Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 25-July 08 Member No.: 431 |
Well, this book club was really successful. I think if the club are not able to meet in person, people will not feel obliged to read any chosen book. Nice idea in theory though.
Maybe a discussion could have been held about a book many people have already read. |
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Aug 5 2008, 08:28 PM
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Venting Addict Group: Members Posts: 954 Joined: 21-October 07 From: Central NSW Australia Member No.: 173 |
QUOTE (KingOfIdiocy @ Aug 6 2008, 06:15 AM)  Well, this book club was really successful. I think if the club are not able to meet in person, people will not feel obliged to read any chosen book. Nice idea in theory though. Maybe a discussion could have been held about a book many people have already read. Yes - it's hard to reach a consensus, but perhaps the titles actually posted will guide people to reading something new? F'rinstance, I recently was given the name of Paulo Coelho and one of his books "the Alchemist" (right away from my usual authors), but, having just started, it looks as though it will be an excellent read- it has sold over 20 million copies since it was first published in 1994. This man has written about a dozen books and I'm looking forward to exploring them over time. -------------------- do what you will, but harm not yourself or any other
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Aug 5 2008, 08:58 PM
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Venting Addict Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 25-July 08 Member No.: 431 |
QUOTE Yes - it's hard to reach a consensus, but perhaps the titles actually posted will guide people to reading something new? It's possible. It is hard to get people out of there comfort zone though. |
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Aug 6 2008, 07:41 PM
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Venting Addict Group: Members Posts: 954 Joined: 21-October 07 From: Central NSW Australia Member No.: 173 |
Though I have found that a brief synopsis of the story/theme can spark some interest in readers who would not ordinarily view a "different" book just on title and author -works for me
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Dec 20 2008, 04:42 PM
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Venting Addict Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 25-July 08 Member No.: 431 |
I have only just realised that I don't read fast enough to be in a bookclub.
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