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Post by lisamarie on Nov 13, 2013 19:57:01 GMT
Idk about anyone else, but I'm a total book worm. I love reading things and I'm always into a book.i was thinking maybe we could do a type of "book club" on here if anyone else is interested. I think it's a great way for people to read things they normally wouldn't and explore other genres of reading. This obviously won't be the start of it - this is just to see if anyone would be interested. Let me know!
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Nov 13, 2013 23:15:07 GMT
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Post by Emily on Nov 13, 2013 23:15:07 GMT
Thank you for this thread!!
PLEASE read the Divergent trilogy so that I can discuss it with SOME ONE. it is like the Hunger Games trilogy in that it's about divided society.
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Nov 14, 2013 2:07:58 GMT
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 14, 2013 2:07:58 GMT
So I take it you're at least somewhat interested
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Post by Sarah on Nov 14, 2013 2:15:44 GMT
I am all in! I may not always be able to keep up with regularity depending on my class load, but I love to read and I love this idea! Lisa, if you are really interested in this, I will make you an off topic header for it, and you may run it yourself
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 14, 2013 2:34:13 GMT
If it's only me, you, and Emily I don't think we're going to get very far I hope others are interested because reading is my favorite hobby! And Sarah, if you see my "magazine and baby 'tiles" post, I have questions about a cockatiel mutation (if you get a chance)!
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 14, 2013 2:34:25 GMT
tiels, not tiles
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Post by dianapalmer on Nov 14, 2013 3:08:09 GMT
I have often wished I was in a book club. But, then, it depends on whether there is a book that interests everyone. If there is, discussing it could be great. I think it's worth exploring. Perhaps members could nominate books, then there could be some kind of a vote. I think it's important to try to get a book no one hates the idea of. I love historical fiction and books about people in other cultures (fiction or nonfiction). I do read a lot. I am always working on a book, and go through about one each week. So, I guess I'm in.
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Nov 14, 2013 3:12:33 GMT
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Post by Emily on Nov 14, 2013 3:12:33 GMT
I love books that I can get whisked away in. I love any book that has me on edge and tickles my emotions.
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Nov 14, 2013 3:34:42 GMT
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 14, 2013 3:34:42 GMT
Okay since there's 4 of us I guess I could explain my ideas. These are rough and need some fine tuning but this is what I was thinking: In my opinion, I found that the books I enjoyed almost the most were books that people had either recommended or I was "forced" to read. I like the idea of exploration and going beyond boundaries into new genres. So what I think we could do, is have our members. There will be a rotation of who gets to pick the book. What I think the person should do is either straight out say what book to read, and the members do so. If there's one or two people who want to "pass" on that particular reading, it would be okay, as long as everyone didn't pass, and as long as you don't "pass" everytime (basically if you want people to read your book, read others) OR the person could give a list of 2-3 books they enjoy or would enjoy, and we vote on which to read. In that system, there would be no "passing" since it was a vote. Or maybe could still implement a pass? We'll have a time period to read (x amount of pages/chapters) and then we can discuss. Maybe every certain day of the week or whatever. I just really enjoy the idea of book clubs
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Nov 14, 2013 3:37:57 GMT
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Post by Emily on Nov 14, 2013 3:37:57 GMT
Those are both good ideas, but I like the voting one a bit more. My mom and I used to go to Barnes and Noble and pick out two random books, even if they weren't 'best sellers' and I've actually read so amazing books by doing that.
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Post by dianapalmer on Nov 14, 2013 3:39:19 GMT
I really like your ideas, Lisamarie.
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Post by Sarah on Nov 14, 2013 4:05:55 GMT
That sounds awesome. Programming in a new section now
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Post by Pammy on Nov 14, 2013 5:53:49 GMT
I'm feeling a little intimidated about the rules and maybe getting locked into reading something I don't want to read, or even more scared about having to choose the book. What if i pick a dud? But I do plan to read your book club posts and if I get a sudden desire to jump in and go look for the book at my library, I just might do it!
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Post by Pammy on Nov 14, 2013 5:56:28 GMT
Diana, I also enjoy reading historical fiction. It is by far my favorite genre.
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 14, 2013 12:49:26 GMT
Pammy don't be intimidated! I didn't mean for them to sound harsh, I would just want everyone to participate and try new things! It's understandable if someone has to sit out a reading because they are busy in other parts of their life. I'm always reading a book! I mostly like mysteries (like Alex cross) and I also like supernatural books, and a lot of Nicholas sparks. I like things that keep you on your toes. I literally read everything. Right now my boyfriend and I just started that "city of bones" series. I've only read the first chapter so I'll have to see how I like it
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