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Message 1.Â
Posted by Bette (U2222559) on Sunday, 5th April 2009
Attempting to amalgamate the info from various threads (hope this is OK, Rusters!), here is the current 'programme' and links to past threads (could later contributors please confirm OK?)
*Forthcoming* *books* :
*April* 21st:
'Slam' by Nick Hornby (barbara1835)
Nick Hornby is a contemporary novelist, writing about the present day scene. He has an academic background (began writing at Cambridge) and came to novel writing through sports journalism.'Slam' is designated for 'young adults' and is about a clever young lad with a bright future but his girl friend gets pregnant. Don't be put off....many a writer would lay on the salacious stuff, but not here.
*May* 21st:
'The People on Privilege Hill' by Jane Gardham (barbara1835)
Jane Gardam is well established, and has won several prizes for her fictional works. A Yorkshirewoman originally, she is eighty years old now. 'Old Filth' is her most well known recent work (a full length novel) but I think she by far excels in short stories. Like Annie Proulx.I look forward to your opinions when you have read 'The People on Privilege Hill'...a fascinating collection of stories, some whimsical, some sad. Always succinct with a nice turn of phrase.
*June* 21st:
'A Long, Long Way' by Sebastian Barry (honestacrossthepond)
The story tells itself through the Dublin born Willie Dunne. Willie joins the Allies on the Western Front where he finds himself confronting choices regarding family, patriotism and devotion towards his regiment.
It is a story about the horrors of war and according to posts about it, deeply moving.
*July* 21st:
'Watership Down' by Richard Adam (Bette)
It's about rabbits.
*August* 21st:
'Will There Be Good News?' by Kate Atkinson /(Sixties_Relic)
(sixties, could you provide a short intro, please?, txs).
*September* 21st:
'The English Passengers' by Matthew Kneale (Rwth of Conronvii)
About a smuggler taking an enforced set of passengers to Van Diemen's land in the middle of C19th. A very great deal more to it than that.
*October* 21st:
Ladyglencora to suggest a book.
*November* 21st:
Open to suggestions
*December* 21st:
ditto.
*Previous* *discussions*:
2009
Jan: The Clothes on Their Backs - Linda Grant
www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mb...
Feb: These Old Shades - Georgette Heyer
www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mb...
March: 'Before I Die' by Jenny Downham.
www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mb...
2008
March: The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold
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April: The Tenderness of Wolves - Stef Penney
F2693944?thread=5354964
May: Cranford - Elizabeth Gaskell
F2693944?thread=5476164
June: Mister Pip - Lloyd Jones
F2693944?thread=5594993
July: The Ghost Map - Steven Johnson
F2693944?thread=5685823
Aug: The Gathering - Anne Enright
F2693944?thread=5798328
Sept: Scenes Of Clerical Life - George Eliot
F2693944?thread=5907339
Oct: The Reluctant Fundamentalist - Mohsin Hamid
F2693944?thread=5972902&skip=20&show=20 (from message 15)
Nov: Silk - Alessandro Baricco
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Dec: Mr. Gum and the Dancing Bear – Andy Stanton
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Message 2
Posted by Bette (U2222559) on Sunday, 5th April 2009
Whoops, correct links to previous 2009 books here:
*January* 2009: 'The Clothes on Their Backs' by Linda Grant
*February* 2009: 'These Old Shades' by Georgette Heyer
*March* 2009: 'Before I Die' by Jenny Downham
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Message 3
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Wednesday, 8th April 2009
Thanks, Bette. Good to have all the info. in one place. Nice to see we are set up till into the Autumn too.
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Message 4
Posted by Bette (U2222559) on Wednesday, 8th April 2009
Hi Rusters.
Hoping LadyGlen and Sixties will see this and respond - and for any offers to introduce a book in November or December.Link to this forum: Reading Group 2009 - latest info at April 09
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Message 5
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Wednesday, 8th April 2009
I'll do something in November, Bette. I was thinking of Linda Grant's non-fiction book, The Thoughtful Dresser, which had excellent views. I'll read it before finally deciding though.
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Message 6
Posted by lady glen (U10017481) on Wednesday, 8th April 2009
Hello Bette and Rusty!!
Yes I have seen this and will come up with a suggestion for a book in October
Real Life is keeping me away from ML at the moment,something I hope to remedy soon!!!
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Message 7
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Thursday, 9th April 2009
Real Life, Lady ? I thought *this* was real life and that Outside was just a dream, and not always a good one at that!
Hope to see you back here soon.
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Message 8
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Tuesday, 14th April 2009
Bump for:
21st April: "Slam" by Nick Hornby, (introduced by Barbara 1835).
See Messages 1 and 2 above for details of this book and other Reading Group threads past and forthcoming.
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Message 9
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Friday, 17th April 2009
Bump for "Crash". Discussion opens on April 21st.
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Message 10
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Friday, 17th April 2009
Bump. Actually, the "Crash" thread will start on 20th April because Barbara will be half-way(?) across the Atlantic on the 21st.
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Message 11
Posted by SussexCornflower InTheFinalCountdown (U13833966) on Friday, 17th April 2009
Not sure that I'm a member of this Book Club but, for what it's worth:
"Maurice Guest" by Henry Handel Richardson (who is actually a woman with a male nom de plume).
Out of print so you'll have to get it from a second-hand bookshop or from Amazon.
But it a really good read: go to Amazon and look at some of the reviews.
Apologies again if there are rules I should know about.
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Message 12
Posted by Bette (U2222559) on Friday, 17th April 2009
Hi BackForMore.
Thanks for the suggestion. I think that the fact that it is out-of-print rather rules it out, as we choose books on the following basis:
- easily available (and that means in cheap editions)
- short-ish (people often don't have the time to commit to door-stop novels)
- a mixture of genres (classic, contemporary, fiction, non-fiction ...)
- discussable (the ones with interesting characters often provoke more debate) - but also style, subject matter ...
The Reading Group is very different from the Book Club, in the sense that we choose a book well in advance, and hope that enough people read it and join in. It is very /specific/.
The Book Club is much wider. It covers themes, authors - so no need to have read a specific book.
Both groups need volunteers to introduce something each month - otherwise they will just die from apathy.
We are currently looking for someone to introduce a book for December this year (ie, /Reading/ Group). This would entail giving a 1-2 sentence intro to the book at the time of suggesting it, and a commitment to starting the thread in TVH on the 21st of the month allocated (and preferably a 'flyer' posted in The Bull on the same day).Link to this forum: Reading Group 2009 - latest info at April 09
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Message 13
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Friday, 17th April 2009
Hi BackForMore.
This is the Rota thread for the Reading Group. On the 21st of each month we discuss a particular book, chosen well in advance so we can spread the word for people to read it in time for the discussion.
The next Reading Group discussion will start a day early, on 20th April, when we will be discussing Crash, by Nick Hornby.
For past and forthcoming Reading Group threads, see messages 1 and 2 above.
The Book Club, which opens on the first of each month, discusses a different theme, genre or author (if she is prolific enough to sustain a thread) each month.
Book Club Rota thread:
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See Message 25 there for a links and information on all past and upcoming Book Club threads.
Anyone in ML can join in any of the Clubs here; no membership as such.
You are very welcome to to introduce a discussion for the Reading Group or Book Club - just post on the relevant Rota thread. In any case, you are very welcome to join in to discuss the books/genre, etc., etc.
As well as the two above Book gatherings, one-off book threads pop up from time to time, like this one:
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That thread is probably a good place to post about "Maurice Guest". Thank you for the recommendation. I hadn't heard of it, but just seen its glowing reviews. I shall try and get hold of it.
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Message 14
Posted by SussexCornflower InTheFinalCountdown (U13833966) on Friday, 17th April 2009
Thanks for your welcomes and for all the info on what's going on the various threads. It would have taken me an age to find it all!
Will keep popping in!
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Message 15
Posted by Sixties Relic SAVE ML (U13777237) on Saturday, 18th April 2009
BETTE yes I'll do the intro for August reading group.(Kate Atkinsons When will there be good news)
I seem to have not visited the Village Hall too much recently - apologies!
I have been too busy in Fantasy Archers. Have you seen my re-write of the folk song, Kelvin Grove? I only had to change a few words - even the name Helen is in the song!Link to this forum: Reading Group 2009 - latest info at April 09
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Message 16
Posted by Bette (U2222559) on Saturday, 18th April 2009
In reply to Sixties_Relic in message 15
Thanks for the confirmation! Could you post a couple of lines on here giving an idea of what the book is about (as has been done for the other books)?
I never go into FA - maybe I shall have a peek later.Link to this forum: Reading Group 2009 - latest info at April 09
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Message 17
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Saturday, 18th April 2009
Bump for "Crash", discussion starting on 20th April.
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Message 18
Posted by lady glen (U10017481) on Wednesday, 22nd April 2009
Bump and bookmark!!!
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Message 19
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Thursday, 23rd April 2009
Oh no! I see have have called Nick Hornby's "Slam" by the wrong title - "Crash" - several times. Only excuse: I saw a fantastic film called Crash just before I read the book. Sigh.
Would anyone passing please bump up the Flyer for "Slam" in TB, for the next few day. Thanks.
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Message 20
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Saturday, 2nd May 2009
I have justed posted a reminder in TB about the May thread, when we will be discussing Jane Gardam's "The People on Privilege Hill", introduced by barbara 1835. Please would people bump it from time to time:
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Message 21
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Sunday, 3rd May 2009
The Reading Group discusses one book each month (opening up on the 21st). Books chosen should be in print (therefore available from libraries, even if one has to put in a request) and out in paperback.
It is probably best to choose books that are not extremely long - we need to post reminders in advance to give people time to read the books, and many don't have time to read huge tomes!
Volunteers to introduce a book always welcome. Just post your choice your choice, write a couple of lines about it, and the month you are available. We need to have all the info. at least two months n advance of the thread, so we can post here and in TB in time for people to read the book.
Links to past Reading Group threads:
2008
March: The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold
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April: The Tenderness of Wolves - Stef Penney
F2693944?thread=5354964
May: Cranford - Elizabeth Gaskell
F2693944?thread=5476164
June: Mister Pip - Lloyd Jones
F2693944?thread=5594993
July: The Ghost Map - Steven Johnson
F2693944?thread=5685823
Aug: The Gathering - Anne Enright
F2693944?thread=5798328
Sept: Scenes Of Clerical Life - George Eliot
F2693944?thread=5907339
Oct: The Reluctant Fundamentalist - Mohsin Hamid
F2693944?thread=5972902&skip=20&show=20 (from message 15)
Nov: Silk - Alessandro Baricco
F2693944?thread=6088536
Dec: Mr. Gum and the Dancing Bear – Andy Stanton
F2693944?thread=6153107
2009:
Jan: The Clothes On Their Backs - Linda Grant
F2693944?thread=6257408&skip=0&show=200
Feb: These Old Shades - Georgette Heyer
F2693943?thread=6344872&skip=0&show=200
March: Before I Die - Jenny Downham
F2693944?thread=6422732&skip=0&show=200
April: Slam - Nick Hornby
F2693944?thread=6504321
Upcoming Reading Group threads:
May 21st: 'The People on Privilege Hill' by Jane Gardham (barbara1835)
Jane Gardam is well established, and has won several prizes for her fictional works. A Yorkshirewoman originally, she is eighty years old now. 'Old Filth' is her most well known recent work (a full length novel) but I think she by far excels in short stories. Like Annie Proulx.I look forward to your opinions when you have read 'The People on Privilege Hill'...a fascinating collection of stories, some whimsical, some sad. Always succinct with a nice turn of phrase.
June 21st: 'A Long, Long Way' by Sebastian Barry (honestacrossthepond)
The story tells itself through the Dublin born Willie Dunne. Willie joins the Allies on the Western Front where he finds himself confronting choices regarding family, patriotism and devotion towards his regiment.
It is a story about the horrors of war and according to posts about it, deeply moving.
July 21st: 'Watership Down' by Richard Adam (Bette)
It's about rabbits.
August 21st: 'Will There Be Good News?' by Kate Atkinson(Sixties_Relic)
(sixties, could you provide a short intro, please?)
September 21st: 'The English Passengers' by Matthew Kneale (Rwth of Conronvii)
About a smuggler taking an enforced set of passengers to Van Diemen's land in the middle of C19th. A very great deal more to it than that.
October 21st:Ladyglencora to suggest a book.
November 21st: Rusty to suggest a book (I am flexible though so can step down if anyone else would like to do Nov.)
December 21st: Open to suggestions
Rusty
P.S. People might also be interested in the Book Club, which discusses a particular theme, genre or author (if sufficiently prolific) each month. Threads start on the first of each month.
Book Club Rota thread:
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Message 22
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Thursday, 7th May 2009
Reminder that this month we will be discussing "The People on Privilege Hill" by Jane Gardam (introduced by barbara 1835). Thread opens on 2st May.
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Message 23
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Friday, 8th May 2009
Bump
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Message 24
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Saturday, 9th May 2009
Bump
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Message 25
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Monday, 11th May 2009
Bump (see message 22)
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Message 26
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Thursday, 14th May 2009
Bump (please see message 22)
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Message 27
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Saturday, 16th May 2009
Bump
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Message 28
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Friday, 5th June 2009
These are the books for discussion in the Reading Group over the next few months. I have posted a "reminder" thread in TB:
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Please would people bump that thread from time to time. Thanks.
June 21st: 'A Long, Long Way' by Sebastian Barry (honestacrossthepond)
The story tells itself through the Dublin born Willie Dunne. Willie joins the Allies on the Western Front where he finds himself confronting choices regarding family, patriotism and devotion towards his regiment.
It is a story about the horrors of war and according to posts about it, deeply moving.
July 21st: 'Watership Down' by Richard Adam (Bette)
It's about rabbits.
August 21st: 'Will There Be Good News?' by Kate Atkinson(Sixties Relic)
[SR, could you provide a short intro please?]
September 21st: 'The English Passengers' by Matthew Kneale (Rwth of Conronvii)
About a smuggler taking an enforced set of passengers to Van Diemen's land in the middle of C19th. A very great deal more to it than that.
October 21st:Ladyglencora to suggest a book.
November 21st: Rusty to suggest a book (I am flexible though so can step down if anyone else would like to do Nov.)
December 21st: Open to suggestions
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Message 29
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Saturday, 6th June 2009
Bump
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Message 30
Posted by Bette (U2222559) on Saturday, 6th June 2009
There are some interesting ideas in this 'holiday reading' thread, if anyone would like to propose one of the books for the December thread:
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Message 31
Posted by Bette (U2222559) on Monday, 8th June 2009
Bump.
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Message 32
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Tuesday, 9th June 2009
Bump
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Message 33
Posted by Rwth of the Cornovii (U2570790) on Saturday, 20th June 2009
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:45 GMT, in reply to Rusters in message 32
I'd like to suggest "The Sunday Philosophy Club" by Alexander McCall Smith, the first of the Isabel Dalhousie novels. I haven't read it myself yet, but have read "The Careful use of Compliments" the fourth in the series. Maybe we could do the whole series, or the Careful use of Compliments. I don't want everyone to be sick of me, so shall I suggest December, but will do November if you prefer Rusters.
I've been caught a bit short with this month's offering "A long way from home" by Sebastian Barry, so I won't be ready for a couple of days to pass comment, but am definitely getting geared up to discuss Anthropomorphic novels in July (Book club).Link to this forum: Reading Group 2009 - latest info at April 09
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Message 34
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Sunday, 21st June 2009
The June Reading Group thread is now open:
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Rwth, I think discussing one of the Isabel Dalhousie books is a great idea. I haven't read any of them, just the Mma Ramotswe ones, but look forward to trying his others. Maybe the first Dalhousie would be the one for the Group to discuss?
I still haven't chosen a book to discuss in my November slot, so if you would like take on that month rather than December, please do. Just let me know soon so I can update the rota.
Looking forward to your Anthropomorophic novels thread for the July Book Club.
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Message 35
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Thursday, 9th July 2009
These are the books for discussion in the Reading Group over the next few months.
July 21st: 'Watership Down' by Richard Adam (Bette)
It's about rabbits.
August 21st: 'Will There Be Good News?' by Kate Atkinson(Sixties Relic)
[SR, could you provide a short intro please?]
September 21st: 'The English Passengers' by Matthew Kneale (Rwth of Conronvii)
About a smuggler taking an enforced set of passengers to Van Diemen's land in the middle of C19th. A very great deal more to it than that.
October 21st: Ladyglencora to inroduce a book.
November 21st:'The Sunday Philosophy Club' by Alexander McCall Smith (Rwth).
It is the first of AMC's Isabel Dalhousie novels.
December (15th): Rusters to introduce a book.Link to this forum: Reading Group 2009 - latest info at April 09
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Message 36
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Thursday, 9th July 2009
I've just posted a reminder in TB about forthcoming books to be discussed. Please would people bump that thread, and this one too, from time to time. TB thread:
F2693943?thread=6743055
Rusty
P.S. Apologies to Rwth for typing Cornovii wrong. I did manage to get it right for TB.Link to this forum: Reading Group 2009 - latest info at April 09
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Message 37
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Thursday, 9th July 2009
Links to previous Reading Group threads:
2008
March: The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold
F2693944?thread=5236871
April: The Tenderness of Wolves - Stef Penney
F2693944?thread=5354964
May: Cranford - Elizabeth Gaskell
F2693944?thread=5476164
June: Mister Pip - Lloyd Jones
F2693944?thread=5594993
July: The Ghost Map - Steven Johnson
F2693944?thread=5685823
Aug: The Gathering - Anne Enright
F2693944?thread=5798328
Sept: Scenes Of Clerical Life - George Eliot
F2693944?thread=5907339
Oct: The Reluctant Fundamentalist - Mohsin Hamid
F2693944?thread=5972902&skip=20&show=20 (from message 15)
Nov: Silk - Alessandro Baricco
F2693944?thread=6088536
Dec: Mr. Gum and the Dancing Bear – Andy Stanton
F2693944?thread=6153107
2009:
Jan: The Clothes On Their Backs - Linda Grant
F2693944?thread=6257408&skip=0&show=200
Feb: These Old Shades - Georgette Heyer
F2693943?thread=6344872&skip=0&show=200
March: Before I Die - Jenny Downham
F2693944?thread=6422732&skip=0&show=200
April: Slam - Nick Hornby
F2693944?thread=6504321
May: The People on Privilege Hill - Jane Gardam
F2693944?thread=6595962
June: A Long Long Way - Sebastian Barry
F2693944?thread=6695636
These are the books for discussion in the Reading Group over the next few months.
July 21st: 'Watership Down' by Richard Adam (Bette)
It's about rabbits.
August 21st: 'Will There Be Good News?' by Kate Atkinson(Sixties Relic)
[SR, could you provide a short intro please?]
September 21st: 'The English Passengers' by Matthew Kneale (Rwth of Conronvii)
About a smuggler taking an enforced set of passengers to Van Diemen's land in the middle of C19th. A very great deal more to it than that.
October 21st: Ladyglencora to inroduce a book.
November 21st:'The Sunday Philosophy Club' by Alexander McCall Smith (Rwth).
It is the first of AMC's Isabel Dalhousie novels.
December (15th): Rusters to introduce a book.
I've just posted a reminder in TB about forthcoming books to be discussed. Please would people bump that thread, and this one too, from time to time. TB thread:
F2693943?thread=6743055
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Message 38
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Friday, 10th July 2009
Just a reminder that "Watership Down" by Richard Adams is the book under discussion this month. Thread opens on 21st July.
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Message 39
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Monday, 13th July 2009
Bump for Watership Down.
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Message 40
Posted by posh_scouse_pinnedwithpride (U2514024) on Monday, 13th July 2009
will dig it out..
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Message 41
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Monday, 13th July 2009
Good-oh. I have a dog-eared (rabbit-eared?) copy somewhere but it seems to have gone walkabout. Library, here I come.
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Message 42
Posted by Rwth of the Cornovii (U2570790) on Monday, 13th July 2009
Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:58 GMT, in reply to Rusters in message 41
I saw mine on a shelf the other day. I was looking for something else. I have read it a few times, so I might not need to again.Link to this forum: Reading Group 2009 - latest info at April 09
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Message 43
Posted by Sixties Relic SAVE ML (U13777237) on Monday, 13th July 2009
Hi people,
I will be on holiday (without computer!) from 8th to 22nd August - is it okay if I post my August contribition on the 22nd or 23rd and not the 21st?Link to this forum: Reading Group 2009 - latest info at April 09
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Message 44
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Monday, 13th July 2009
Yes, of course, Sixties Relic. Hope you have a lovely holiday sans computer!
[Stern frown] Please would you write a very short intro on the book so people have a rough idea now what it is about. Ta muchly.
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Message 45
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Monday, 20th July 2009
Bump for Watership Down, 21st July
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Message 46
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Tuesday, 4th August 2009
Reminder that "When Will There Be Good News" by Kate Atkinson, will be discussed on the August Reading Group thread, opening on the 21st.
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Message 47
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Friday, 7th August 2009
For my choice, in December, I thought I would follow our tradition (!) and pick a children's book. I have ordered "Carrie's War" by Nina Bawden, which I have never read but Eliza recommended it in a book thread recently, and it is said to be a modern classic.
Of course, if I dislike it, I'll have to think again: "101 Dalmations" (Dodie Smith) or "Jenny" (Paul Gallico) perhaps.
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Message 48
Posted by Hollydaze (U14054088) on Friday, 7th August 2009
Hallo Rusters,
Really only posting here to see if I'm out of pre-mod yet. How opportunistic is that?
Carrie's War for December: Haven't read that, but enjoyed other works by Nina Bawden.
Personally, I wouldn't hesitate to discuss a book I didn't like, sure as I am that there will be zillions of people to show me the error of my ways
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Message 49
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Friday, 7th August 2009
Pre-mod is a bind, innit?
I agree, and we have had some of our most vigorous discussions about books some (most?) of us have disliked, I'm just a bit worried in case I dislike my proposed choice so much I can hardly bear to finish it! So, I'll read Carrie's War as soon as I can and post my final choice immediately afterwards.
You haven't really had your mind changed by people have you? I nod sagely when people tell me how wonderful Dickens is, but, but....
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Message 50
Posted by Hollydaze (U14054088) on Friday, 7th August 2009
Rusters,
I'm not that quickly influenced by others, however I have noticed that I tend to "like" things once I have, through analysis or discussion, torn them apart so to speak.
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