July Group Read
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July Group Read
Howl on Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:40 pm
Here are some books I thought might work well:
The Princess Bride, William Goldman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
East of Eden, John Steinbeck
We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Shirley Jackson
Watership Down, Richard Adams
The Tenant, Roland Topor
Let me know which book you would like from this list or any books off the list you would prefer!
Maybe we can start next week, after everyone has found a copy of the book. After that, we'll need to decide how often to talk about the book and how much to read in-between talks.
The Princess Bride, William Goldman
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
East of Eden, John Steinbeck
We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Shirley Jackson
Watership Down, Richard Adams
The Tenant, Roland Topor
Let me know which book you would like from this list or any books off the list you would prefer!
Maybe we can start next week, after everyone has found a copy of the book. After that, we'll need to decide how often to talk about the book and how much to read in-between talks.
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Re: July Group Read
Jane on Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:13 pm
All of those sound great to me. East of Eden is high up on my reading list, but I think The Princess Bride would be a lot of fun to read. Really though, all the books look good. I'm just glad we are finally planning another group read, and this time it won't be a book I have already read.
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Re: July Group Read
Howl on Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:14 pm
Allison wrote:All of those sound great to me. East of Eden is high up on my reading list, but I think The Princess Bride would be a lot of fun to read. Really though, all the books look good. I'm just glad we are finally planning another group read, and this time it won't be a book I have already read.
I realized after posting that Kelsey has already read The Princess Bride, so I think that's out.
East of Eden sounds good, though!
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Re: July Group Read
Magda on Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:55 pm
All the books sound great. My vote is on The Great Gatsby, which I've heard some very wonderful things about.
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Re: July Group Read
Grace on Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:45 pm
East of Eden does sound good, but I'd also love to reread Gatsby for once - it's been ages, and I'd love to get a grown-up perspective now 
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Re: July Group Read
Howl on Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:40 am
Looks like it's The Great Gatsby or East of Eden.
I think I would like The Great Gatsby just because I have a copy right now. Is The Great Gatsby okay with everyone, then?
I think I would like The Great Gatsby just because I have a copy right now. Is The Great Gatsby okay with everyone, then?
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Re: July Group Read
Jane on Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:44 am
I'll read the Great Gatsby. I have heard nothing but good about it. Plus, I have to read it for school sometime next year anyway. Just tell me when the reading begins. I'll need to pick up a copy.
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Re: July Group Read
Howl on Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:26 pm
We could start by the end of this week, I suppose. Everyone who wants to participate has most likely seen this thread by now, and those who want to participate know we're reading The Great Gatsby.
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Re: July Group Read
Jane on Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:17 pm
There haven't been any updates on this for a while. Are we still doing the group read?
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Re: July Group Read
Howl on Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:44 pm
Allison wrote:There haven't been any updates on this for a while. Are we still doing the group read?
That would be my fault, I'm sorry. I got caught up in doing Crime and Punishment, for homework.
Do you want to start reading tomorrow? I'll post a thread.
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Re: July Group Read
Poe Bird on Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:02 am
Hmm did the July group read ever happen? Perhaps you should make another attempt for September. I would have said Gatsby or Eden as well, namely because I'm on a Steinbeck kick and EoE would have been very convenient.
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Re: July Group Read
Howl on Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:57 am
Poe Bird wrote:Hmm did the July group read ever happen? Perhaps you should make another attempt for September. I would have said Gatsby or Eden as well, namely because I'm on a Steinbeck kick and EoE would have been very convenient.
Yes, but it was a bit short.
A September group read might be inconvenient, as many people (myself included) are starting school right before or in September. Perhaps in October or November we could try another one.
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Re: July Group Read
Livia on Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:34 am
I'm game for that.
Are you looking forward to anything in particular during September?
Are you looking forward to anything in particular during September?
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Re: July Group Read
Howl on Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:56 pm
Jewels wrote:I'm game for that.
Are you looking forward to anything in particular during September?
Just school, and that should be practically boring once I'm adjusted and used to the new schedule.
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Re: July Group Read
Lorena on Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:42 am
Once I get my life under control, I'd be interested in a group read.
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