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[Johanna]

Would it be too much if we'd have two different topics for November — one for Dry Bones and the other for Skybound? Or is it too much?

Both are short (Dry Bones has 51 pages and Skybound 44 pages) so if folks want to read and discuss both they would probably manage it. And if somebody wants to read only the other one that would be all right too...

[Calathea]

Or we could set up a poll? :)

[Lori S.]

Johanna wrote: "Would it be too much if we'd have two different topics for November — one for Dry Bones and the other for Skybound? Or is it too much?

Both are short (Dry Bones has 51 pages and Skybound 44 pages)..."

I'd be willing to do both.

[Johanna]

Calathea wrote: "Or we could set up a poll? :)"

Yep. We could do that. I bet that you would actually know how to set one up... right? ;)

And I bet that Josh wouldn't mind you doing it, because he said that he probably won't be able to participate much in the BOM discussion in November anyway...

[Josh]

Johanna wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Or we could set up a poll? :)"

Yep. We could do that. I bet that you would actually know how to set one up... right? ;)

And I bet that Josh wouldn't mind you doing it, because he..."

I am happy with whatever you all want to do -- I'll join in where and when I can. It's very relaxing to me that you guys are taking charge of this!

[Johanna]

Josh wrote: "I am happy with whatever you all want to do -- I'll join in where and when I can. It's very relaxing to me that you guys are taking charge of this!"

And you'll tell us when it stops feeling very relaxing and starts to feel like a takeover... right? ;)

[Josh]

Johanna wrote: "Josh wrote: "I am happy with whatever you all want to do -- I'll join in where and when I can. It's very relaxing to me that you guys are taking charge of this!"

And you'll tell us when it stops f..."

Right before you line me up before the firing squad, yes. :-D

[Johanna]

Josh wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Josh wrote: "I am happy with whatever you all want to do -- I'll join in where and when I can. It's very relaxing to me that you guys are taking charge of this!"

And you'll tell us..."

Oh ha ha... ;)

[Calathea]

Josh wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Or we could set up a poll? :)"

Yep. We could do that. I bet that you would actually know how to set one up... right? ;)"

I took liberty and set it up. ;)

So, the poll for November's BOM is up. Go vote here .

It's running through Satturday (11/3), so we'll have enough time to read and discuss afterwards. Discussion starts November, 24th.

ETA: The votes are anonymous and the results will be hidden until the time for voting is up.

[Johanna]

Thank you for setting up the poll and the November BOM topic, Calathea! :)

[Calathea]

You're welcome! And now... shoo, go vote! ;)

[Johanna]

Calathea wrote: "You're welcome! And now... shoo, go vote! ;)"

Yes, ma'am. I did vote already, ma'am. :)

[Calathea]

Johanna wrote: "Calathea wrote: "You're welcome! And now... shoo, go vote! ;)"

I did vote already, ma'am. :)"

[Karen]

I'd be up for discussing both shorts. Difficult to decide how to vote...

[Darkm]

Thanks for the poll Calathea :)

[Johanna]

Soooo... what would you guys like to read next month? :)

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Fadeout, but it's too difficult to find, I guess

[Johanna]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Fadeout, but it's too difficult to find, I guess"

I was thinking exactly the same thing earlier, but was afraid to say anything, because of the reason you pointed out — too difficult to find...?

[Jordan]

Not hard to find at all. I just looked it up on Amazon. It's available in print for about $15. I could go with Fadeout. It would be great to get to know the series with a group.

If I were to go with something I already own but haven't read yet... hmmm...

The God Eaters, this one I've had for ages, but still haven't read. It's available free online at her website, or I think there's a print version available somewhere. I'd love to read this with a group, otherwise I might not get around to it!

Those are my only other suggestions.

[Antonella]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Fadeout, but it's too difficult to find, I guess"

Unless almost everybody has it already ;-)...

''The God Eaters'' is a great book, but I've recently read it the second time and I don't fancy reading it the third time in the near future, especially thinking that there are so many books to read...

[Plainbrownwrapper]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Fadeout, but it's too difficult to find, I guess"

Amazon has it available in Kindle format now. $7.99.

http://www.amazon.com/Fadeout-Brandst...

[Calathea]

I think I'll need something light and funny for next month's read. Or something fairy tale like with guaranteed happy end. :)

[John]

Hmm, Fadeout would be cool. It's been in my "gotta read it" pile for a while now...

Now I don't know if it's quite fluffy enough to qualify as fairy-tale-like with a guaranteed happy end, though...

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Plainbrownwrapper wrote: "Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Fadeout, but it's too difficult to find, I guess"

Amazon has it available in Kindle format now. $7.99.

http://www.amazon.com/Fadeout-Brandst......"

Not in Italy unfortunately, why? :(

[Plainbrownwrapper]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Not in Italy unfortunately, why? :( "

Online sales get really screwy with different rights in different countries. Couldn't tell ya why that is!

[Calathea]

John wrote: "Hmm, Fadeout would be cool. It's been in my "gotta read it" pile for a while now...

Now I don't know if it's quite fluffy enough to qualify as fairy-tale-like with a guaranteed happy end, thoug..."

Ha. (Somehow I'm fighting the urge to stick my tongue out. Don't know why that is...^^)
Maybe he has a hidden humorous side? Convince me? :)

[Karen]

I received my copy of The Complete Brandstetter (copy-catting Johanna) last week, so Fadeout would work for me... with a magnifying glass. ;-)

But I'd like all of us to be able to participate, and it's really a shame the Kindle version isn't available to everyone.

[Anne]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Plainbrownwrapper wrote: "Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Fadeout, but it's too difficult to find, I guess"

Amazon has it available in Kindle format now. $7.99.

http://www.amazon.com/Fadeout-Bran..."

Not in Norway either. :( .I actually thought I had Fadeout since I bought all the Brandstetter books they had in the store many years ago, but that was not the whole series unfortunately, I have seven out of twelve. Now I of course have to buy the other five if I can find out where to get them.

[Johanna]

Did we also at some point (last autumn) talk about possibly wanting to read one of Andrea Speed's books from the Infected series? Jordan, you probably remember better? :)

I've read the first book Prey and I have the second one, but I haven't red it yet. Probably wouldn't describe these fluffy though... ;)

[Johanna]

Karen wrote. "I received my copy of The Complete Brandstetter (copy-catting Johanna) last week, so Fadeout would work for me... with a magnifying glass. ;-)"

Hey, reading with magnifying glass would really be a sign of true commitment on the Book of the Month Club... ;)

[Plainbrownwrapper]

Karen wrote: "I received my copy of The Complete Brandstetter (copy-catting Johanna) last week, so Fadeout would work for me... with a magnifying glass. ;-)"

I just bought my mom the first two Brandstetter books in paperback. She got them Friday, in fact. Anyway, I was talking to her about my "Complete" copy, and telling her I'd have to go off to Walmart to get a nice big magnifier so I could read the ones that aren't available on Kindle. Now she's convinced that I can't even read the newspaper any more. Sigh. She just hasn't seen how TINY that darned print is in the compiled version of the Hansen!

[Johanna]

Plainbrownwrapper wrote: "Karen wrote: "I received my copy of The Complete Brandstetter (copy-catting Johanna) last week, so Fadeout would work for me... with a magnifying glass. ;-)"

I just bought my mom the first two Bra..."

LOL. :) I was afraid the text would be even smaller... I was pleasantly surprised when mine arrived and I could actually make out the words. But, I haven't started to read it yet, so maybe I'll join you and Karen with my magnifying glass sooner than I realize... :)

[Darkm]

I think I'll "lurk" here and decide if I can follow this month's one or not, considering I still haven't finished the other book :)

[Caroline]

I'd like to read Fadeout having read the author's introduction which is all I can get at on-line. It's not on kindle in the UK but I've ordered a print copy from the Atlanta Book Company. Amazon tells me I should have it by 7th Feb - not sure I believe that but we'll see.

[Reggie]

Here is Fadeout offered as PDF from University of Wisconsin Press- first time I've seen this. $6.69 MMmmm

Link- http://www.betterworldbooks.com/eb978...

Here is book with free shipping Internationally- http://www.betterworldbooks.com/fadeo...

Free USA Shipping-- http://www.thriftbooks.com/searchresu...

If someone tries the e-book- let us know?!

ETA:I e-mailed Betterworld Books to see if the digital is available internationally.

[Reggie]

Couldn't stop. Checked out UW Press and yes they have digital available. From them it is $9.99 USA.

If you have never done ADE follow the link (about our e-books) because you need to register for an account with Adobe. Then when you buy you get a code that tells Adobe to release the book to your ADE reader. It works fine and if you have Calibre you can usually? get it into Calibre.

Link- http://uwpress.wisc.edu/books/3790.htm

Okay- Kindle has Fadeout here in US- http://www.amazon.com/Fadeout-Brandst...

I can call Wisconsin tomorrow, if you want, to see if they sell the digital internationally.

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

It's available as DRM PDF ADe from here too for 6.99$

http://www.wowio.com/users/product.as...

I dislike ADE, by the way :)

[Reggie]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "It's available as DRM PDF ADe from here too for 6.99$

http://www.wowio.com/users/product.as...

I dislike ADE, by the way :)"

Yeah, not perfect.

[Jordan]

Johanna wrote: "Did we also at some point (last autumn) talk about possibly wanting to read one of Andrea Speed's books from the Infected series? Jordan, you probably remember better? :)

I've read the first book ..."

Did we? I don't remember discussing them for a monthly read, but we did discuss them in the what are you reading now thread, I think.

Well, I'm on the last book in the series. I might be starting that sometime soon. And no, this series is not fluffy at all. There is a lot of angst.

Well, if The Godeaters and Fadeout don't do it for everyone, what about Two Hearts Two Spirits. I recommended that once, and there seemed to be interest, though we didn't pick it.

Or
The Persistence of Memory. I have yet to read that one too. Though I don't know how fluffy they are.

[Jordan]

Plainbrownwrapper wrote: "Karen wrote: "I received my copy of The Complete Brandstetter (copy-catting Johanna) last week, so Fadeout would work for me... with a magnifying glass. ;-)"

I just bought my mom the first two Bra..."

lol, sounds like what I did when I took the Special Forces original PDF edition and tried to read it on my Kindle. I had to go to STaples to get a magnifying glass.

[Jordan]

Guess we're going with Fadeout after all? Sounds good. Now I just have to decide whether it will be kindle or print, though I think I'm leaning toward kindle.

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Na wrote: "I never tried ADE. Why do you dislike it Manu?"

Because you have to download the application, buy the book. It's not THE book, it's a link that through ADE gives you access to the book and download it to your ADE library. A couple of times the download didn't happen, because there were issues with the link, so I had to ask to be reimbursed. If it's a plain PDF, you can transfer the file from your ADE library to your kindle. If it's DRM, you can't and you have to do something illegal with your legitimately purchased book: use calibre to strip it of the DRM and then transfer it to your kindle. If you don't have a kindle, maybe it takes a step or two less to read the book. All the Italian online publishers seem to be very fond of ADE epub, which is an additional problem for those who have a kindle, because you also have to convert the format. I know that having a kindle I'm a subject of Amazon, blah blah, but the majority of US publishers let me download a mobi file and with one transfer or an email I can transfer it to my kindle, voila! :)

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Na wrote: "It seems quite a bore indeed. I'll be optimistic and say that still, it is better than nothing. :)
Though I have yet to command the book and download ADE.
English print books are really, really lon..."

Have you tried to buy them from Amazon.co.uk? Since when Amazon got to Italy, I find 90% of them from .it and since I subscribed to Prime I receive them in 3 days usually. I thought it worked the same way in France.

[Johanna]

Do you guys want to have a poll or did we already choose Fadeout by Joseph Hansen?

Let's at least wait what the boss has to say about this, although I assume that he's pretty busy enjoying the flow while he's on a roll writing Holmes & Moriarity #3 — 'cause that's the one he's writing, ISN'T HE?! :)

February is going to be a busy month for me at work and near the end of the month I'm going to take a trip, so I'm not sure how much I'll be able to participate. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'd love to read Fadeout with you all (and I will, if it's chosen), but I'm not sure how much I'll be able to participate in the discussion and therefore I don't want to pressure you guys to choose Fadeout. I hope this came out right... ;)

[Calathea]

Johanna wrote: "Do you guys want to have a poll or did we already choose Fadeout by Joseph Hansen?

Let's at least wait what the boss has to say about this, although I assume that he's pretty busy enjoying the flo..."

There's still time, right?

We have Fadeout on the list with a number of supporters.

In addition

Prey,

Two Hearts Two Spirits and

The Persistence of Memory

were mentioned but are without supporters until now. But who knows, they might find supporters if advertised. ;)

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Does Calathea want to have a lighter choice? I have seen great reviews for Almost Like Being in Love, but I don't want to choose all the books in the poll, lol

Jordan proposed Two Hearts Two Spirits or The Persistence of Memory (but we already had JCP once, so maybe we could try a different author?)

[Susinok]

Isn't it a Josh month? I just bought The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks....

Just sayin'.... ;)

[Calathea]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Does Calathea want to have a lighter choice? I have seen great reviews for Almost Like Being in Love, but I don't want to choose all the books in the poll, lol

Jordan proposed Two Hearts Two Spiri..."

Thank you, Manu, for thinking of something lighter! :)
I'm not against reading Fadeout. It's just, after The Charioteer was hard work for me, I wouldn't want to read something similar classic shortly after that. Maybe in March or the month after that or after that... *kidding*

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Personally, I'd like to be sure that people who want to participate can get the book, so I'm ok with postponing Fadeout if it's more difficult to get.

[Johanna]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Jordan proposed Two Hearts Two Spirits or The Persistence of Memory (but we already had JCP once, so maybe we could try a different author?)"

Yeah, I definitely recommend The Persistence of Memory for everyone here. It's a wonderful book!!! But I agree with Manu — since we've recently read JCP's Magic Mansion as the Book of the Month, I think we shouldn't take another one of her books in the poll (not at least this soon).