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 Mar 24 2008, 04:46 PM
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Expert Wand-Waver at Ollivander's  Posts: 2,125 Joined: 10:58pm January 6, 2007 Location: Curled up with a book     |
I chose option B. I think that if we do all 3 Pullman books in a row interest might go down towards the end. And it wouldn't really be fair to those who aren't interested in HDM anyways. Having a break between each book would give those into HDM a quick break and let others have some discussion that they want to be a part of.
Saying that, I'd like to discuss the Narnia books because though I own all of them, I have yet to read them. It would be good motivation for me and I think that there would be some fun discussion. --------------------  |
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Mar 25 2008, 04:26 AM
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Fortescue's Spoon Polisher  Posts: 3,628 Joined: 6:04pm November 6, 2005 |
I voted for Option B. I love this series and wouldn't mind reading/discussing them back-to-back, but I agree with other posters who have said that it may not be fair to members who haven't read/don't like/don't want to discuss this series.
I had the new film edition books of HDM for Xmas and have yet to read them (since I already own 2 other copies of each of the books!), so this has given me an excuse to read them  Are we going to discuss Lyra's Oxford and Once Upon a Time in the North (which is out April 3rd)? They aren't long enough to discuss alone, but maybe we could discuss them after the trilogy? I'd love to discuss the Sally Lockhart trilogy, too - but maybe that's a little too much Pullman?  I'd also love to discuss the Narnia books (though I'd have to find them!). I've been meaning to read both I Capture the Castle and The Catcher in the Rye for ages!, so it'd be great to discuss either of those. I love Jane Austen, so any of her books would be good, too. But, the series I'd most love to discuss is The Lord of the Rings! I used to post loads on a LotR's forum, but haven't in a while, and loved discussing this series. -------------------- |
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Mar 25 2008, 06:32 AM
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Professional Diagon Alley Window Shopper Posts: 60 Joined: 6:43am April 10, 2006 Location: NJ |
Hi everyone!
I agree with option B simply because it took me forever to get through NL the first time and then I needed a break. The Subtle Knife went a lot smoother, so getting into the Amber Spyglass was easier. People may need a break in between. I have yet to read I Capture the Castle and my only concern is that as an older (29) person the whole teenage, angst, ridden, romantic novel may get on my nerves. That being said, I'm willing to read the book with an open mind. Austen is one of my favorites. Just please not Northanger Abbey. There is much better character development, plot, and dialog in her other works. The Narnia books are ok too. They are short and easy to read so they may workout between HDM. LOTR would be great at any time. Just being opinionated.
This post has been edited by Heidy: Mar 25 2008, 06:33 AM -------------------- "While you are experimenting, do not remain content with the surface of things. Don't become a mere recorder of facts, but try to penetrate the mystery of their origin." Isabel Allende |
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Mar 25 2008, 02:08 PM
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Disgruntled House-Elf at The Leaky Cauldron Posts: 423 Joined: 2:00pm April 8, 2007 Location: disapparating to london to go to hogwarts, because it really does exist!! |
I voted for B, mostly because I would LOVE to to the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and the Hobbit. That would be AMAZING!!
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Mar 25 2008, 08:26 PM
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Fortescue's Spoon Polisher Posts: 3,628 Joined: 6:04pm November 6, 2005 |
I just bought Catch-22 today - I have no idea if this is a good book for discussion in a Book Club, but it is on Jo's list
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Mar 26 2008, 11:46 AM
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Being Eaten by the Pea Soup Posts: 36 Joined: 8:21am December 24, 2007 |
I voted for option B, because I think it is good to discuss any series without too much time between each book. However, I think it is good to have some time to process what you are reading before starting discussing it, especially if you are reading the books for the first time - I just finished Nothern lights a week ago
 Also, that way those who don't want to read these books can still participate in the book club every other month... |
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Mar 26 2008, 12:14 PM
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Leaky's Official Donut Maker and Mosquito Man  Posts: 11,140 Joined: 10:51am August 25, 2005 Location: Playing kal-toh with Professor Snape  |
QUOTE(Sethtaylorsummer @ Mar 23 2008, 07:39 AM)  I chose B because I don't have this series and have no access to it at the moment but I'd like to be able to join in next time. I think the series should be covered but I think time out in between would give a nice balance to it Ditto. Option B allows those reading this series to discuss all the books but it also allows others that dont have the books (& dont have access to them) to join in the discussion here. Series that would be fun to read are the Chronicles of Narnia, Artemis Fowl, and LOTR (altho that one could take a long time to cover lol), JKR books that I'd like to see discussed are the Little White Horse (Because I actually own that book lol) & any Jane Austen books from JKRs list because my mom would probably have them so I could read which ever one was chosen, also I've never actually read one, I just watch the movie adaptations lol, so it would be a good incentive for me to read a Jane Austen book. So, I would like to see a mix up of series so as everyone gets a chance to participate and feel included 
This post has been edited by Moose_Starr: Mar 26 2008, 12:15 PM --------------------   I'm 1 of the 99.99% W.L.Y.J.  When I sleep I dream, and when I dream I can rise above the walls Remember Cameron Duncan Thanks Jeff! |
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Mar 27 2008, 08:02 AM
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One Half of the DDD  Posts: 8,476 Joined: 5:31pm August 30, 2006 Location: Siriusly Dreaming Somewhere |
I'm now going to close this poll and start a fresh one with the books suggested so far so that we get plenty of time for reading before we start to discuss.
This post has been edited by Dreamteam: Mar 27 2008, 08:03 AM --------------------  November's book is 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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