RWL’s Comments (group member since Oct 25, 2013)

RWL’s comments from the Region of Waterloo Library group.

Thanks for the feedback! I'll probably add one or two titles to the list. Does anyone have any other last minute requests?

I'm really looking forward to our discussion next month!

Have you read Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishguro? That might be an interesting option for later in the year.

Is any one else interested in any of the titles that Christine has suggested?

RWL wrote: "Certainly! It's good to hear that you are looking forward to reading these books!"

That's good to hear! I'm glad the first choices on our reading list are appealing! Our first book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks should pave the way for a great discussions throughout the year.

RWL wrote: "Thanks for that suggestion Heather! I'm still working on the book list so I'll see if it might be an option."

Thanks for letting me know. I'll look at the possibility of adding one to our reading list later in the year.

Certainly! It's good to hear that you are looking forward to reading these books!

I've figured out the first three books for this year. Let me know what you think!

February: Black History Month
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

March: Mystery Classic
The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett

April: Fools (bad decisions or choices)
The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman

I'm currently working on a reading list for the year. The list will include some requests like classics and a book by a Spanish author. My hope is to have the reading list up in the next week so that there is lots of time to read and find the titles.

Heather - I am going to try to add Descent by Tim Johnston to the list. Hopefully, we can get some copies for the library. You also mentioned that you'd like to read a Spanish author. Is there anyone you are particularly interested in reading (or does anyone else have any suggestions)?

What is everyone's reading wish list for the year? We can try to include some of your ideas in the list!

Thanks for that suggestion Heather! I'm still working on the book list so I'll see if it might be an option.

Thanks for the suggestions! That sounds like a good plan to me. I'll put up a suggested schedule and see what everyone thinks.

Thank you everyone for joining us for the first year of our online book club! We want to make it bigger and better in 2015.

Give us your feedback. How would you like to book clubs to continue next year? Are there specific books you'd like to talk about? Would you rather just discuss what you are currently reading, than setting a specific title or titles? Let us know! You can post here or email me directly with your suggestions at rwager@regionofwaterloo.ca.

Thanks for participating! Have a happy (and safe) holiday season. We'll see you in 2015.

Yvonne wrote: "I'm reading Blood Meridian as part of another Goodreads Group. I do not think it would make a good audio as it is filled with violence. I'm not even sure I am going to finish it. It just isn't for ..."

That is an interesting thought. Are there other topics that wouldn't be good candidates as an audiobook because elements of the content would be difficult to listen to? What are everyone's thoughts?

Leanne wrote: "RWL wrote: "Do you think this book would be a good audiobook for a road trip?"

Sure, why not! I think The Hobbit would be great listening for a road trip. It might actually help put the stress of ..."

There are probably a lot of people who would understand that argument!

Does hearing rather than reading the title change how you experience or remember the book?

Does hearing rather than reading the title change how you experience or remember the book?

I checked - we do own it! If anyone is interested, here is a link to the book http://goo.gl/2ODc6Y

Christine wrote: "I've listened to a couple of Kate Morton books recently and they are fantastic. The narrator, Caroline Lee, is outstanding."

Which Kate Morton titles did you listen to? What about Caroline Lee do you like?

Leanne wrote: "I'm currently reading an old favourite, The Hobbit, and yes, I think it would make an excellent audiobook! Lots of adventure, peril, magic, and narrow escapes. I'm sure at least one audio version h..."

Do you think this book would be a good audiobook for a road trip?

Heather wrote: "I am actually listening to an audio book Cold Storage currently. As an audiobook, it really works. The reader has done a good job of differentiating the characters and making the seem real."

Can you tell us a little more about the plot of the book itself?

Tell us about a book you are reading right now. Would it make a good audiobook? Why?

Thanks for the idea Leanne! Is there a specific genre you had in mind Heather?