BOTM Suggestions Apr '18 - Bookshelf Catch-Up

[Ringo]

I second Little Women.
I also nominate A Tale of Two Cities and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy!

[Isti]

I´ll nominate One Hundred Years of Solitude
and second Lord of the Flies

[Marcos]

Second One Hundred Years of Solitude, because I haven't finished it yet. :-)

[Theresa]

I second Little Women.

I already started reading it :)

[Anne-Kathrin]

I'll second Lord of the Flies!

[Kerri]

I will second:
Good Omens
Little Women

[Kelly]

I'd like to re-read The Lord of the Flies, as I haven't read it in years and it's sitting on my bookshelf right now. :)

[Alyssa]

I second “A Man Called Ove” and “Good Omens”

[Niki]

I recommend 1984.

I second Good Omens and All the Light We Cannot See

[Tara]

I second Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, and A Man Called Ove

[Stephanie]

If anyone wanted a tally of the nominations and the number of seconds so far (Update 3/3 After message 97):

Lord of the Flies 18
Good Omens 14
A Man Called Ove 12
Little Women 10
Frankenstein 9
Night Circus 9
All the Light We Cannot See 8
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 3
One Hundred Years of Solitude 3
Neverwhere 3
Life of Pie 2
A Tale of Two Cities 2
Wuthering Heights 2
The Sun Also Rises 1
The Shining 1
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 1
1984 0

I don't think the group has read Middlesex, I did not see it on the bookshelf, so did not add it here as a nomination.

[Susan]

Stephanie wrote: "If anyone wanted a tally of the nominations and the number of seconds so far:

Lord of the Flies 12
Good Omens 10
A Man Called Ove 8
Night Circus 8
Little Women 8
Frankenstein 7
All the Light We Ca..."

This is a nice thing you're doing, Stephanie, thank you :)

[Vicki]

I nominate Middlesex by Jeffery Eugenides
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...?
ac=1&from_search=true

Sorry, I posted this to the wrong list...shouldn't be on the "catch-up bookshelf"

[Ella]

I'll pile onto the seconds for
All the Light We Cannot See
and I'll second:
Middlesex by Jeffery Eugenides

[Charley Girl]

I'll second Good Omens, One flew over the cuckoo's nest, and one hundred years of solitude.

[Mallaree]

I second Frankenstein and The Shining. Mostly because I really, really want to read them both and would love to be able to have a discussion about them :)

[Darren]

I second Frankenstein and A tale of two cities which are both in my unread books section of the shelf.

[Renee]

I swear. i seconded a tale of two cites.

[Susan]

I loved Beartown but haven't read
A Man Called Ove yet,
so I have to second that too.

[Vicki]

Isti wrote: "I´ll nominate One Hundred Years of Solitude
and second Lord of the Flies"

I second One Hundred Years of Solitude

[Vicki]

Audrė wrote: "I second Lord of the Flies and nominate A Man Called Ove"


Second a Man Called Ove

[Stella]

I second A Tale of Two Cities and The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

[Zeljka]

I second
All the Light We Cannot See

[NancyJ]

Now that it's on my radar, I'll second:
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch

[Jenem]

I second Lord of the Flies

[John]

Hahaha I thought that was what the Olympics were for! I caught up on at least 5 of the bookshelf over the last month.

I'm up for A Man Called Ove

[Jessica]

all the light we cannot see and a man called ove I guess I'll try again

[Anne-Kathrin]

I second Lord of the Flies and Wuthering Heights!

[NancyJ]

FYI the Little Women kindle is on sale for $0.99 today.

[John]

Sorry for this question, but I am new. I noticed that we have a variety of books on the shelf but Neil Gaiman has authored 3 of them. Of the list of popular modern authors are his books a step above?

[Marcos]

Hi, John!

I had a look there and found Neverwhere and American Gods. But two or three, that's the same. Gaiman is a very popular author - and certainly a good one. Popular writers or books tend to get a lot of votes, be chosen and read here in the group.

That reflects a lot of things, including being good, or even above average. But being much read also reflects marketing, what the industry is promoting, hype of the moment, etc. Some best sellers disappear in time, others keep being read for centuries.

So I think frequency in our choices here are more an indication of reading preferences of a certain group and of a certain moment. Even the members / voters change.

So, I wouldn't take for granted that anyone's books, not specifically Neil Gaiman's, are above others just for being popular in a list.

[John]

Thanks Marcos. Looks like he is credited on Good Omens also. There are probably over 20 or so uber chic modern writers out there with some good offerings so I was just curious as to why he came up so frequently. I think Stephen King was the only other with more than one. I don't care either way, was just curious. :)

[Rowen]

I would like to second The Night Circus and Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch.

[Marcos]

Because I missed that one, you can see I'm no Neil Gaiman expert. :-)

For some readers, Gaiman is regarded almost as a god. I'd be a heretic, in that case. :-)

But not so much for the average reader. I've read "The Ocean at the End of the Lake" and some other minor books, and some of his graphic novels as well, and I liked them.

[Marcos]

See? Just another Gaiman supporter. Hey, Rowen, don't wish me bad because of what I just said! :-)

And I just had another look there, I might like it, actually.

[Rowen]

Marcos wrote: "See? Just another Gaiman supporter. Hey, Rowen, don't wish me bad because of what I just said! :-)

And I just had another look there, I might like it, actually."

Actually, I might be the heretic. I haven't read any books by Neil Gaiman, yet, but Good Omen and Neverwhere look like they might be good starting points. :-)

[Karen]

I second Lord of the Flies and Little Women

[Jennifer]

I second Little women and Lord of the flies

[Kristin]

I second neverwhere and good omens

[Anaa]

I second Lord of the Flies.

[Kim]

I’d like to nominate one I’ve not seen mentioned: Howard’s End by EM Forster.
I’m new to nominating: does this go in this category or Classics? Thanks.

[Stephanie]

Kim wrote: "I’d like to nominate one I’ve not seen mentioned: Howard’s End by EM Forster.
I’m new to nominating: does this go in this category or Classics? Thanks."

That would go over in the classics as the group has not read it before and it was written before 1970 : https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

You might want to wait for a new nomination period as there is very little time left for anyone to second a nomination now.

[Marcos]

Hi, Kim!

Howards End hasn't been read by the group, so it can't be nominated in this thread, only for rereading of books already read - hence, "Bookshalf Catch-Up". :-)

Then, it was published in 1910, so it is eligible for nomination in the Classics (1969 and before, here in the group) thread.

Have a look at the header of each thread, it is explained there.

Also, it is advisable for new members to read "General Questions / FAQ" and "BOTM Suggestions FAQ". Many basic doubts are answered there.

Anyway, fell free to ask anytime! :-)

[Kim]

Marcos wrote: "Hi, Kim!

Howards End hasn't been read by the group, so it can't be nominated in this thread, only for rereading of books already read - hence, "Bookshalf Catch-Up". :-)

Then, it was published in ..."
Thanks Marcos ;)

[Kim]

Stephanie wrote: "Kim wrote: "I’d like to nominate one I’ve not seen mentioned: Howard’s End by EM Forster.
I’m new to nominating: does this go in this category or Classics? Thanks."

That would go over in the class..."

Good point Stephanie....thanks!

[Ella]

Well, since all my other seconds have no chance, I'd like to second LORD OF THE FLIES.

[Kaseadillla]

Voting shakeout

Title Author Recs
Lord of the Flies Golding, William 19
Good Omens Gaiman, Neil & Pratchett, Terry 15
A Man Called Ove Backman, Fredrik 12
Little Women Alcott, Louisa May 11
Frankenstein Shelley, Mary 10
All the Light We Cannot See Doerr, Anthony 9
The Night Circus Morgenstern, Erin 8
A Tale of Two Cities Dickens, Charles 4
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Kesey, Ken 4
One Hundred Years of Solitude Marquez, Gabriel Garcia 4
Life of Pi Martel, Yann 3
Neverwhere Gaiman, Neil 3
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Adams, Douglas 2
The Shining King, Stephen 2
The Sun Also Rises Hemingway, Ernest 2
Wuthering Heights Bronte, Emily 2
1984 Orwell, George 1

[Kaseadillla]

breakdown

Name Book Vote
Niki 1984
Alyssa A Man Called Ove
Audre A Man Called Ove
Caitie A Man Called Ove
Hannah A Man Called Ove
Jennifer A Man Called Ove
Jessica A Man Called Ove
John A Man Called Ove
Sarah A Man Called Ove
Shelley A Man Called Ove
Susan A Man Called Ove
Tara A Man Called Ove
Vicki A Man Called Ove
Darren a tale of two cities
Melissa a tale of two cities
Renee a tale of two cities
Stella a tale of two cities
Dessie All the Light We Cannot See
Ella All the Light We Cannot See
Emily All the Light We Cannot See
Jessica All the Light We Cannot See
Marcos All the Light We Cannot See
NancyJ All the Light We Cannot See
Niki All the Light We Cannot See
Shelley All the Light We Cannot See
Zeljka All the Light We Cannot See
Amanda Frankenstein
Caitie Frankenstein
Daisy Frankenstein
Darren Frankenstein
Darren Frankenstein
Elessar Frankenstein
Emily Frankenstein
Jaido Frankenstein
Lea Frankenstein
Mallaree Frankenstein
Alyssa Good Omens
Amanda Good Omens
Charley Girl Good Omens
Hannah Good Omens
Iethe Good Omens
Innastholiel Good Omens
Jessica Good Omens
Kerri Good Omens
Kimberly Good Omens
Kristin Good Omens
Lea Good Omens
NancyJ Good Omens
Niki Good Omens
Rowen Good Omens
Tara Good Omens
Caitie Life of Pi
Jaido Life of Pi
Martina Life of Pi
Dorothee Little Women
Hannah Little Women
Jennifer Little Women
Karen Little Women
Kerri Little Women
M Little Women
Melissa Little Women
NancyJ Little Women
Renee Little Women
Susan Little Women
Theresa Little Women
Amanda Lord of the Flies
Ana Lord of the Flies
Anne-Kathrin Lord of the Flies
Anne-Kathrin Lord of the Flies
Audre Lord of the Flies
Ella Lord of the Flies
Iethe Lord of the Flies
Isti Lord of the Flies
Jenem Lord of the Flies
Jennifer Lord of the Flies
Karen Lord of the Flies
Kaseadillla Lord of the Flies
Kelly Lord of the Flies
M Lord of the Flies
Madeleine Lord of the Flies
Maike Lord of the Flies
Melanie Lord of the Flies
Shelley Lord of the Flies
Susan Lord of the Flies
Brian Neverwhere
Kristin Neverwhere
Stephanie Neverwhere
Charley Girl One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Kyra One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Maike One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Sophie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Charley Girl One Hundred Years of Solitude
Isti One Hundred Years of Solitude
Marcos One Hundred Years of Solitude
Vicki One Hundred Years of Solitude
Melissa The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Stella The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Dessie The Night Circus
Dorothee The Night Circus
Emily The Night Circus
Jamie The Night Circus
Kyra The Night Circus
Linda The Night Circus
Rowen The Night Circus
Stephanie The Night Circus
Caitie The Shining
Mallaree The Shining
Chrissy The Sun Also Rises
Renee The Sun Also Rises
Anne-Kathrin wuthering heights
Aqsa Wuthering Heights
Dorothee Wuthering Heights