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Ken B
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Nov 26, 2014 02:24AM
Anyone interested in doing a group read? I have not yet read The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel. I am open to suggestions.
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I just got online acess back and would enjoy a goup read.
How about make it the January group read.
Horowitz's terrible arrogance in interviews have kept me away from this pastiche so far. I'd be thrilled to read it with a group though :)
I have read The House of Silk and must say it isn't bad at all. In fact, the plot centers on an issue that is somewhat relevant today.
Al and I are doing a BR reread of "A Study in Scarlet". Feel free to join us. This is an edition illustrated by Gris Grimly, but you can use anything you can find. :)
Noah wrote: "Al and I are doing a BR reread of "A Study in Scarlet". Feel free to join us. This is an edition illustrated by Gris Grimly, but you can use anything you can find. :)"
It's probably too late to join in on this ... where are you discussing it?
I'd also like to get into the discussion. I'm rereading all the short stories right now.
Not to sound like a total novice, but what exactly is a "group read". Is it some kind of Googlely hangout then where people read actual parts real time... or is it more low tech like, everyone read A Study in Scarlet this month, and we'll talk about it.Cheers! RichGriese.NET
Well, i dunno how this group does a Buddy Read, but often people chat after every chapter, or when they want to.
Hello, Mary Ellen, David YB and Rich. Hey, Al. :)I guess we can start officially the BR today and post our thoughts, comments, quotes here on the BR thread.
Hey Noah. :) Ok, i shall start reading tomorrow and post a comment here
A STUDY IN SCARLET by Arthur Conan Doyle BR
“Dr. Watson's summary list of Sherlock Holmes's strengths and weaknesses:
1. Knowledge of Literature: Nil.
2. Knowledge of Philosophy: Nil.
3. Knowledge of Astronomy: Nil.
4. Knowledge of Politics: Feeble.
5. Knowledge of Botany: Variable. Well up in belladonna, opium, and poisons generally. Knows nothing of practical gardening.
6. Knowledge of Geology: Practical but limited. Tells at a glance different soils from each other. After walks has shown me splashes upon his trousers, and told me by their colour and consistence in what part of London he had received them.
7. Knowledge of Chemistry: Profound.
8. Knowledge of Anatomy: Accurate but unsystematic.
9. Knowledge of Sensational Literature: Immense. He appears to know every detail of every horror perpetrated in the century.
10. Plays the violin well.
11. Is an expert singlestick player, boxer, and swordsman.
12. Has a good practical knowledge of British law.”
― Arthur Conan Doyle, A Study in Scarlet
FYI, you can listen to the Librivox audio reading of A Study in Scarlet right on YouTube here. I find listening to audio reading in my rocking chair after dinner a relaxing way to end the day. Perhaps other that never thought of the idea might as well.Enjoy Life! RichGriese.NET
Rich wrote: "FYI, you can listen to the Librivox audio reading of A Study in Scarlet right on YouTube here. I find listening to audio reading in my rocking chair after dinner a relaxing way to end the day. Perh..."Thank you, Rich. This is a really good audio version.
A STUDY IN SCARLET quiz I found on line. :)
The quiz CONTAINS SPOILERS about the novel and possibly about other Sherlock Holmes’ stories. It is based only on the book, not on film or TV adaptations.
1.What was Sherlock working on when he first met Doctor Watson?
A fragment of dirt from south London area.
An agent precipitated by haemoglobin.
He was beating a body in the dissecting room to verify how far bruises may be produced after death.
A picture of the Solar System
2.When they were introduced, what was Sherlock’s first assertion about Dr. Watson’s life?
“You have been in India, I perceive.”
“You have been in Utah, I perceive.”
“You have been in Afghanistan, I perceive.”
“You are an army doctor, I perceive.”
3.How does Sherlock call his profession?
Consulting detective
Government detective
Private detective
4.What was Lestrade’s theory on the word RACHE written on the wall?
It is the German for “Revenge”.
It is the incomplete form of the name “Rachel”.
5.What is the name of the murderer who worked as cab driver?
Enoch Drebber
Joseph Stangerson
Tobias Gregson
Jefferson Hope
6.How did Enoch Drebber die?
He was stabbed
He swallowed a poison pill
From an aortic aneurysm
From dehydration while travelling the dessert of Utah
7.Who was the owner of the wedding ring found at the first crime scene?
Jefferson Hope
Enoch Drebber
Lucy Ferrier
John Ferrier
8.How did Holmes test the poison pills?
He forced Lestrade to take one of the pills
He took one of the pills
He tested the pills on an old sick dog
He forced the driver to take one of the pills
Note: Here is the GR link to the quiz. Once you enter your answers you'll get your score and the answer key.
http://www.goodreads.com/quizzes/2330...
Thank you, Rich. This is a really good audio version.Noah, I find the librivox readers are surprisingly good for totally unpaid volunteers. Glad you like the link.
Cheers! RichGriese.NET
I'll re-read something, it's been awhile since I've read a good mystery.
Alexandra wrote: "I notice the group book hasn't been changed in over a year. Would anyone be interested in re-starting the group reads?"Do you have room for one more?
Alexandra wrote: "Hi Bethany. :) Of course there's room. I haven't actually organised a group read before, so was just seeing how it went. I'll wait another day or so to see if anyone else responds/has suggestions. ..."Great, thanks Alexandra. No worries, take your time :)
Okay, lets do it. I'm between books. No better time than the present. Suggestions?
The Italian Secretary: A Further Adventure of Sherlock Holmes was one of the worst books I've ever read. See my review.
I'm in! I bought that one May 24, 2016 according to Amazon. Want to start July 1?
I have to order it and it might take some time but I'll catch up with you all soon.Really excited to do a group reading :)
Sorry guys! I think its not available in my country.No worries. I'll wait for another book.
It's not clear to me - is The Patchwork Devil the next read? I don't see any postings on it.
Joel wrote: "It's not clear to me - is The Patchwork Devil the next read? I don't see any postings on it."https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Alexandra wrote: "Would anyone be interested in another? I really enjoyed the last one."Sure! Any recommendations?
How about The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: War of the Worlds?2250 ratings averaging 4.22 Stars
I'd go with Sherlock Holmes/War of the Worlds.
I just opened this book and realized I had a couple of false starts with it. It was not what I was expecting of Sherlock Holmes. Any other ideas?
Anyone want to read Laurie R. King's A Beekeeper's Apprentice, with me?
k, tell me when you've found one. Yay!
Everyone and anyone is welcome to join,
I'm in. Got a dog eared copy from my library.
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