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Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB ’s comments from the THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB group.

Per wrote: "On the topic of Wells, reading Chestertons The Everlasting Man.

Also reading The Aeneid with another group on Goodreads."

facinating debate between the two friends- both immensely ardent in their beliefs

Werner wrote: "If you can get past the 19th-century style and diction (neither are usually much of a problem for me, since I got used to it early in my reading life!), it's pretty good so far."

Actually enjoy 19th-century style and diction although reading Rob Roy slowly- great book but Sir Walter has a Scottish character and uses phonetic dialogue when he speaks- and so much of it is almost impossible to understand- so have to use context clues and replies from lead character (not Rob Roy BTW! on page 150 and Mr. Roy has yet to show up!)

Ken wrote: "Today is the day. The intro chapters of The Platte River Waltz, are free today on Amazon. If you are a Amazon Prime member, the second volume The Platte River Waltz, Orphans in the Storm is a fre..."

really quite a superb book

Forrest wrote: "I'm coming to this thread a little late, but my most recent e-book, Swans Over the Moon, was published last month at Smashwords. You can find it at my Smashwords page, along with other treats (incl..."

Great link Forrest!!

Jeff wrote: "Hi Rick!

I'm doing an eBook giveaway for my latest YA/SciFi/Suspense novel, The Way of Nacor. Thought some of the folks might be interested.

Thanks!

Jeff

Contest info:
Would you like to win a..."

Looks great Jeff!!

Werner wrote: "19th-century French writer Charles Barbara's novella (which is believed to have been a major influence on Dosto..."

My pleasure Werner! The Red Bridge Murder looks facinating!!!

Susan wrote: "Thanks, Rick, for the invitation to join this group. I am an avid reader and an author of a mystery series and I also love to listen to other readers and chew on what they say, especially when it c..."

Janet wrote: "Thank you for the invitation. I am a writer of many books and hope people enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them. I have written a mystery series, fantasy series, children's books, a..."

L.T. wrote: "Hi, Rick. Thanks for the invitation. Hi, everybody.

I scrolled through the list of topics and I'm overwhelmed! Got to start browsing . . .

Wonderful welcomes to L.T., Susan and Janet!

Arthur wrote: "Hi everyone,

Thanks for the invite! I'm Arthur Aachen, and I recently published a speculative fiction novel titled The Destiny Fog

I have some other writing samples on my author page.

Good to ..."

Welcome Arthur and all our new members! I appologize for being remiss in not personally welcoming each of you.

Wow- VERY VERY FACINATING books being produced by our James Mason Member Writers!! love all the posts above!!

David P wrote: "Rick wrote: "David P wrote: "I am finding myself almost obsessed with the various TV incarnations of Henning Mankell's Wallander. I was first introduced to Henning Mankell's writing from the Englis..."

super! Thanks David

really facinating discussions going on here

David P wrote: "I am finding myself almost obsessed with the various TV incarnations of Henning Mankell's Wallander. I was first introduced to Henning Mankell's writing from the English TV series starring the exce..."

Is Henning Mankell's work available on DVD? sounds very interesting and unique David

Ebooks wrote: "Hi to All,

My name is Tony G. Marshall and I'm very glad that I've discovered this great community thru Rick. I am the creator/writer for the developing ebook serial/novel-in-progress entitled, 'H..."

Great to have you here Tony!

Bill wrote: "D.L. wrote: "Bill wrote: "MissSusie wrote: "Reading my first Margaret Atwood The Handmaid's Tale it is written so different and an odd tale.

And I am watching the James Mason marathon on TCM!"

On..."

Love all of Wells- but favorite would probably be The Invisible Man- but so hard to choose!!

I just saw The Campaign- a pretty funny spoof- NOT FOR CHILDREN! some very raw language- While I did enjoy film- I must say- certainly not worth paying 10 bucks to see- worth waiting until it comes on cable

Howard wrote: "Rick:

We've talked about this movie on several threads & I'm letting you know on this one that I just saw 'John Carter' (on DVD) & now understand why you liked it so.

The plot was changed, as we'..."

Much appreciated Howard! I cannot better sum up the film then you have done in your superb post!

Interesting that when you read reviews on Amazon- so many who thought John Carter was a dud because of poor publicty. marketing and box office- were shocked at how much they enjoyed the film. I still say- the title did the film in- Most folks who go to CGI 3D films go because of Title and marketing- very few I would assume pay attention to critics (I know I utterly ignore critics as they often will praise a terribly boring "art'film to validate their status as"experts" on movies..most could not make a stick drawing- much less a film...see Roger Ebert's sole disaster of a screenplay- Beyond The Valley of the Dolls!!!"

Had Disney marketed the film as an amazing visual experience with an intelligent script- a proper title- you are so correct- John carter is both banal and utterly garners no interest for the passing moviegoer- and also played up the ERB angle "John Carter Of Mars..from the man who gave the world Tarzan" I truly feel it would have been a box office smash and we would be looking forward to many sequels- sadly - not to be-
I must say- the bluray looks amazing- just about as good as in the theatres- have not seen the DVD.

Thanks again Howard for super post!
Rick

Charlie wrote: "Many thanks, Rick, for inviting me into your group. I'm the author of Man of War: My Adventures in the World of Historical Reenactment (Hudson Street Press). It's a comedic memoir about the year I ..."

Welcome Charlie!!- Loved your interview on CSPAN- your books seems utterly facinating!!

Michele wrote: "Hello everyone. I have been a member here before but got timid and left.

I'm being brave and coming back - so please bear with me.
What has made me particularly brave is finding out today that my..."

Wonderful to have you back Michelle!!!!

Alex wrote: "Hi all, free today through Sunday, The Lance, Book Two in the Project series. If you haven't met Nick and Selena, Ronnie, Elizabeth and Steph before, pick it up.
If you like action/adventure, you w..."

love the Nick Carter books!!!! good going Alex!!

Finished Red Cell- pretty good debut thriller- quite facinating