NEXT MONTH'S BOOK CLUB WILL BE ... |
 Mar 27 2008, 08:50 AM
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One Half of the DDD  Posts: 8,407 Joined: 5:31pm August 30, 2006 Location: Siriusly Dreaming Somewhere   |
I've gone through the poll we had about what reading pattern we wanted and I've listed all the books specifically mentioned from JKR's recommended list with the exception of the Narnia books. It has been commented that they are fairly short books so I thought it might be helpful to gather further opinion on how we read them and I'll put up a separate poll about Narnia shortly.
Many people had requested a Jane Austen book but no one book was requested so I've chosen my particular favourite, Pride & Prejudice. The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings were both mentioned and, as The Hobbit precedes LoTR, I've included that one rather than the trilogy. Lyra's Oxford and Once Upon a Time in the North have also been mentioned. They're not on JKR's list but, as LO is a very short book, as OUTN will probably also be fairly short, and they are tied into the trilogy, perhaps we could have a thread about each of those in the HDM discussions. This post has been edited by Dreamteam: Mar 27 2008, 04:40 PM --------------------  November's book will be The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger "THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE DIED!" roared Black. "DIED RATHER THAN BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS, AS WE WOULD HAVE DONE FOR YOU!" |
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Mar 28 2008, 01:00 PM
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Loyal Lockhart Fan  Posts: 4,278 Joined: 10:42am February 15, 2005 Location: Embracing my Inner Slytherin |
I voted for 'I Capture the Castle' because I think it's one of the best books ever written!
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Mar 28 2008, 03:13 PM
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Cauldron Bottom Measurer Posts: 103 Joined: 8:36pm July 12, 2007 Location: In the Inkworld... |
I voted for "I Capture the Castle" also, because I recently read it, and it is a truly amazing book.
 I wanted to join in the discussion of Northern Lights, but life turned out to be far too busy, and I never managed to read it again (I only read it once, about 5 years ago). 
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Mar 28 2008, 03:53 PM
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Neville's Personal Dietitian Posts: 659 Joined: 2:20pm September 22, 2007 Location: Hiding in Ron Weasley's wardrobe, waiting to jump out at him and trying not to laugh too loudly =P |
I voted for Pride and Prejudice because I have always wanted to read that, only never got round to it! But if it's chosen then I will definitely read it
 I'm looking forward to the Narnia poll though 
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Mar 28 2008, 09:44 PM
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Flesh-Eating-Slug Catcher Posts: 178 Joined: 6:07am January 24, 2008 Location: Australia |
I chose Pride & Prejudice, mainly coz I'm fairly busy with uni at the moment, and it would be easier for me to participate in discussion of a book I've already read, rather than trying to find time to read a new book. Having said that, I've also read the Hobbit before, so if that ends up being the one chosen, I'll still be fine.
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Mar 28 2008, 10:50 PM
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Fortescue's Spoon Polisher  Posts: 3,628 Joined: 6:04pm November 6, 2005 |
I voted for The Hobbit, because it's one of my favourite books!
I wouldn't mind discussing Pride and Prejudice, as I recently re-read that. I haven't read any of the others yet, but I have watched the movie of I Capture the Castle, and loved it, and have always been meaning to read it! So I'd also love to discuss that, too. -------------------- |
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Mar 29 2008, 03:14 AM
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Neville's Biggest supporter Posts: 11,752 Joined: 8:51am January 28, 2006 Location: On V.S.D.G.  |
I voted for the Hobbit - the only one I've read - not very often but I've read it
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Mar 29 2008, 05:02 AM
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Iconista Posts: 1,291 Joined: 11:35pm January 7, 2007 Location: Forks |
yay, looks like jane austen is winning
i have never read an austen book and ever since i saw becoming jane i've wanted to read them
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Mar 29 2008, 12:22 PM
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Leaky's Official Donut Maker and Mosquito Man Posts: 11,070 Joined: 10:51am August 25, 2005 Location: Playing kal-toh with Professor Snape  |
I voted for the Hobbit because with the LOTR movies I reread the books but I didnt reread The Hobbit & it's ages since I read that.
However I'll be happy if a Jane Austen book gets chosen because I've never read one, I only watch the movies. (I just hope my mom has Pride & Prejudice so as I can borrow it. I know she has a lot of Jane Austen books so hopefully she has that one, too) 
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Mar 29 2008, 10:19 PM
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Stocking Snitches at Quality Quidditch Supplies  Posts: 692 Joined: 6:51pm November 1, 2005 Location: The Rare Books section in the Hogwarts library |
I voted for I Capture the Castle--I haven't read it, but JKR's recommendation of it and all the comments from people here who have read it intrigue me. I like juvenile fantasy in general, and I like British children's literature. I love Tolkien, so I'd also enjoy discussing The Hobbit; I think it's more manageable in length and scope for a month's discussion than LOTR.
Of course, I always love to read Jane Austen! The only problem is that my copies are boxed up right now, but I think I could get another paperback without breaking my budget. I think my favourite of her novels is Emma, with Pride and Prejudice a close second. -------------------- Avatar by tonksgirl |
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