Book Club

ChrisFox · Has No Life Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 637

It'd be cool to actually read books that others are reading on here and talk about 'em. Anyone interested in starting a book club? A book a month shouldn't be too hard on anyone, should it? Or maybe even a book every two months, depending on how motivated people are.
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TenthDivine · Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2004 11:24 pm Post subject:

Hmm, I feel drawn to this idea. I guess I could be all for it. Never been in a book club before but maybe I could start here... @_@

ChrisFox · Has No Life Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 637

Cool. I'll wait for a few others to express interest before thinking of how to come up with a list to vote on what is read first.
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iamem0tionless · Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2004 11:50 pm Post subject:

Chris, that's a great idea. I've been trying to find an online book club for a while now Razz

ChrisFox · Has No Life Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 637

Ok, I guess I should just jump right into this, then. I've made a list of some Cult Fiction authors if we want to start off with one of those. If anyone objects I'd be glad to start with something else.

I should probably lay some 'ground rules' down first, though..

1. Read the book.

2. No saying 'this book sucks' without having any reason to back it up. I guess the same would go for saying 'this book rocks!'

3. Try to avoid spoilers until after the 'read by' date. (Even then it's probably best to avoid huge spoilers) We want to encourage people to read the book, by giving things away people won't really feel the need to read it.

4. Just a warning: A lot of these books will probably be Adult Oriented and may even contain some offensive material. Each book will be reasearched before chosen for the month(s) and will have some sort of rating. If the book read for that month doesn't suit your fancy then don't read it, but do check back in case one that you may like will be up.

The book club is open to everyone.

If anyone objects to any of the 'rules' then, by all means, speak up. Suggestions for rules are open as well.

Choosing books: I'm thinking of having a theme for each book of the month. Example: One month may be Sci-Fi, while another may be Fantasy. I'm thinking once a genre is chosen for the month there will be a vote for different authors of that genre and then a second vote for books written by the chosen author(each one with a rating and short description..probably paraphrased from the back of the book or something).

I think that's all that needs to be covered for now.. Does that seem ok with everyone?
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iamem0tionless · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 1:56 am Post subject:

It's fine with me, Chris.

layzcarter · I used to work here Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 3988

I'm up for it Smile

I need to work on the whole reading thing... Smile

I havn't read anything for awhile.
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ScarletTears · Member Joined: 15 Mar 2004 Posts: 76

Hey, I'll join and the "ground rules" sound alright. Razz

fallenangel · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 11:49 pm Post subject:

Y'all should read Bradbury. [u]The Illustrated Man[/u]. Oh yeah.
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ChrisFox · Has No Life Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 637

AH! How the hell did I forget Bradbury? Ah well..next time definitely. You should join in, too. Smile

Not like there'd be a test or anything.
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fallenangel · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 11:55 pm Post subject:

I'm really lazy when it comes to reading stuff. Unless you'd all like to read [u]The Dirt[/u], I'd be happy to discuss that. Or [u]Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined[/u]. Razz

I've heard Manson's book is a pretty good read. I may get it eventually. Perhaps after this trimester I'll have enough time to read something non school-related.
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BAMFManiac · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 3:57 pm Post subject:

hmmm that sounds interesting. may i join? i used to love reading, but i haven't had much time since i started highskool. this would be good tho, especially with the theme thing. i just might not be able to do it every month until i have more free time in the summer
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ChrisFox · Has No Life Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 637

Sure, it's for anyone and everyone. All depends on who choses to participate and when. There are no set 'members' everyone's a member. Very Happy

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Silver_Charm · Member Joined: 19 Feb 2004 Posts: 54

Woo! Books rock! I'm gonna have to be a lurker, at least, cause this sounds interesting!

dragonsun5 · Very bored Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 147

YAY a book club...i am so interested...i just finished reading a four book series ::fantasy:: it was really good...and im almost done now reading another book called the goblin wood...

i am a big person on sci-fi/fantasy books...they are the best...ive got a couple of new books im reading now

ive got a question though...y don't we discuss two books a month...like maybe one book for two weeks...and another for the other 2 weeks....

well..that is all...i can't wait for this thing to get started...::hugs little library in room:: Rolling eyes

cyaz

dragon :ph34r:

ChrisFox · Has No Life Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 637

Not everyone has the time to read that many books and discuss them. One a month sounds pretty good to me. But it all depends on how everything works out (People discussing..etc). Maybe in a few months when people aren't so busy we can up it to two a month.. I dunno. It also depends on the size of the book. No real set deadline yet.
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dragonsun5 · Very bored Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 147

okidoki's...thats fine...im just a big reader and i like read two books every week...
Very Happy

i have no life its true but i just love books......

hey....kate...if u come in here again...i know what i want my title to be changed to...if u could do it...sry i didn't reply in the other thread bout it Rolling eyes

maybe something like bookworm? or along those lines....

cyaz

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ChrisFox · Has No Life Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 637

That's cool. If you'd like I could put a list of books up that fit the 'theme' of the month so when you get finished with the book of the month you can check out some of the others.
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