Thread: Book Club

Hello,

I would like to start a book club. Yes, I know that is essentially what the Books & Authors section is for, but my intent is to expand on my failed experiment in the Lounge.

I would like people here to volunteer to all read the same book within a specified time frame, and then discuss it. Seems simple, but what i'm looking for is an in depth discussion of technique, style, ect. At the same time, giving us the ability to discuss what does and does not constitute "good" writing.

I do not plan on being the "leader" here. I am by no means qualified. My intent is to just get things started. This will allow us to discuss specific passages without the need to post them, and thus circumventing any ambiguities of the Fair Use doctrine.

If interested, please let me know. Once there are enough volunteers (at least three, plus me) we can then try to vote on a book to start with, preferably something easy to find for a very small cost on half.com or at a thrift store.

Ooo! Count me in. I miss literature class...

Sure, I'll bite. Lit class was eons ago.

I'd be interested. This is the only place where I get to talk about books without boring people lol

I'm in.

Count me in!

But where to start?

Originally Posted by Dancer Preston

But where to start?

Let's all read "The Holy Bible" and come back here and write a book summary.

Originally Posted by Cyric

Let's all read "The Holy Bible" and come back here and write a book summary.

The Devil did it.

^ROFL!

What type of books would we be reading? Availability of books? Easy-to-find?

More info, please!

I'm definitely up for this! Stuff like this always gets me to read things I otherwise wouldn't have...

Should be fun!

Well, we have 8 people interested so far, so I will proceed.

As far as what books, I think perhaps we should do it democratically. *Hisses and boos from the crowd* Yes, i know that will result in 8 votes for 8 different books, but we need a system.

I do think we should not pick anything recently released. They have to be readily available through the library if possible.

Probably the most democratic way is to get a list from everyone, then choose from the list at random.

Any thoughts?

Anything but a bodice-ripper

I'll join if we don't read 50 cent romance novels.

Originally Posted by mi is happy

I'll join if we don't read 50 cent romance novels.

I'll join if we DO! Cheap yo!

But really, I belong to a book club already so I probably wouldn't have the time. Plus, it just won't be as fun. At the last meeting one of the members drank four bottles of wine and played dance dance revolution while stripping. Unfortunantly I left early, but next time I'm staying the whole time!!