TGATJ: October 2016 Pick: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

[Rob, Roberator]

Nothing to be sorry about. I'm just curious since this happens every month.

Like I said I'm not trying to tell people how to discuss the book. It's the same reason why I don't make a general discussion thread.

As long as your not posting Spoilers, it's fine.

[Trike]

You're not my real dad!

[LittleBookDruid]

I am so excited for reading this. The premise sounds really intriguing... :D

[Joanna Chaplin]

I tend to use it to post my reaction to the pick announcement, although if I've read it before and liked it, I will generally say so as well.

[Dara]

Rob wrote: "I wonder if it would be a good idea to lock these threads after the first of the month."

I don't think so. This thread is useful for discussing things like the availability of the book and if certain formats are more optimal for reading it.

[Rob, Roberator]

Thanks for the input. I'll continue business as usual.

[William]

Rob wrote: "You guys know this is an announcement thread right? You can create new threads to discuss the book in more detail...

The idea of these threads is to let people know what the next pick will be as s..."

I really appreciate the comments people leave before they begin reading: things they're looking forward to, things they've heard about the book, things to bear in mind - sort of a pre-reaction to the book (preaction?) .

A "Preaction" thread is nice to read before diving in.

[Rob]

Something maybe not worthy of it's own thread: I really appreciate a lot of choices of S&L exploring not exactly Non-Western but Stuff from Areas of The West That Aren't Exactly Western literature, like we've had two Eastern European picks in recent memory and two pics explicitly dealing with Middle Eastern fantasy.

[Trike]

William wrote: "A "Preaction" thread is nice to read before diving in."

Preaction!