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Maybe because it is little too cherished? And so I have to be in the right s..."
Yes. If I read it, I'm thinking about it for days afterward. It's never a casual read, no matter how many times I've read it.
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Yep. I totally see what you mean — and why reading TC would be challenging in the middle of your own writing. I agree with John that with a book that means so much to oneself personally, one should spend time with it only when it feels right to do so. When there is enough space to enjoy it wholly. When the mood, the state of mind is right — like you said yourself.
I've now spent two months thinking about TC every day. It's almost like a some kind of spell... and this was only the second time I've read it. I'm going to have withdrawal for sure... from both the book and the discussion! :)
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Maybe because it is little too cherished? And so I have to be i..."
I do understand that feeling. Also, I might find it difficult to discuss a beloved book with others in this sort of forum. Actually this group is the only forum I'd likely be comfortable with reading/discussing a book I deeply care about. This is a special place.
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It is. I agree.
Little reminder for those of you who haven't already voted: Poll for February read is still running today. :)
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It is. I agree."
Yes!
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Honestly, I picked that one and then went and read Two Hearts, Two Spirits between last night and this morning. It was a good book, but I'm glad we didn't pick that one. It just wasn't as good as I'd hoped.
...and now I must go buy a book. So excited... :-D
Hey, have you noticed? February is almost gone and we haven't dicussed which book to read in March. 
Okay, so the February topic isn't exactly over-crowded but I'll be happy to go back there if some of you haven't read the book yet and want to comment later.
Nevertheless, any ideas for March? Something that fits spring? (Hopefully spring will be here in March! *prettyplease*
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i suggest
I'd like one of the books we listed here:http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/78...
We could recycle the same poll ;-))
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As far as next month... I have a pile of older stuff I haven't read yet. "older" lol. They've been sitting on my coffee table for at least a year. *sigh*
The Good Thief by James Buchanan
The Inventor's Companion by Ariel Tachna
Counterpoint: Dylan's Story by ruth Sims
Blacker than Black by Rhi Etzweiler
I know several people in our group have read that last one recently, but figured I'd throw it up there anyway. I'm sure others haven't read it yet.
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Plan B was very good. Prey is a favorite series of mine.
I second Plan B and Snap. Prey is indeed excellent.
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Just kidding. ;-P
I had some fairly serious problems with Plan B, so if that one gets picked, the conversation should be interesting!(Provided, of course, that I remember to participate when the time comes.)
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Or someone just post a poll with the few that have been seconded?
I thought I'll give it the rest of the weekend and set up the poll on monday.
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Had a look at what's been suggested and seconded.(and I try to strech the rules that were set up sometime in past [you can either suggest or second one book and only one book])
It looks like we've only got seconds for Plan B and Snap. Prey gathered some interest and approval, not only this months but on several occasions before.
Na wrote: "I second you, Jordan, in "Maybe we should skip this month?"."Or that. ;)
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Just doesn't seem like many people are piping up to suggest things. Or we can do the poll and play it by ear, and just see what happens.
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I loved Prey and that entire series.
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Even if I don't take part, I'd enjoy the discussion. That's a series I'm intrigued by.
I set up a poll here and took liberty to include the option. "(Maybe) we should skip this month." (I think we'll be back with fresh energy in April, once spring is here. ;)The poll runs till March 6. It's anonymous and results are hidden until the poll is finished.
Josh wrote: "Susinok wrote: "I loved Prey and that entire series."Even if I don't take part, I'd enjoy the discussion. That's a series I'm intrigued by."
I'd hope for more of us participating in the discussion of Prey but it definitely will be interesting to here what everybody thinks of this book. :)
That was a difficult decision. I couldn't go with skipping though, because even if I don't join in the discussion I usually read the book.
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In case it slipped your notice (because I saw no other comments here) Prey won this month with 8 votes (to 7 for skipping this month).I'll set up a topic for those of you who want to read and discuss it. :)
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I'm good either way. I read it a while back and don't plan to re-read, but I'll skim it to make comments.
I picked up books 5 and 6 so I plan to reread the first 4 books again. Waiting is not a problem.
I want to try Prey too but I have to pass.I have really too many things to study right now :/
I voted for Prey but I'm willing to wait if that works best for most people. It's not like I don't have a lot of other things to read!
I don't mind waiting to read Prey. This month is turning out to be a bear. Most likely could not participate this month.
Okay, I saw several suggestions here and on the March 2013 topic to skip March and read Prey in April and comments that said that they wouldn't mind to wait another month.As Johanna left for warmer (and sunnier) regions
, I can't consult her on the topic and I'm left alone with BOM-related topics... so in dictator-like style I say we take a break this month and postpone Prey to April, when hopefully more people can take part in the discussion.Discussion of Prey will then start at April, 20.
I hope that's okay with you.
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As Johanna left for warm..."
That's fine with me! Between taxes and deadlines and proposals for next year...things are definitely crazier than usual at Chez Lanyon.
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As Johanna left for warm..."
Sounds like a plan. And I totally like it when you go all dictator on us... *wide grin* Sometimes it seems to be the best (and only) thing to do to get us organized... ;)
Thank you for organizing the BOM read again, Calathea!
It does look an interesting read judging by the Kindle sample so come payday at the end of next week I'll buy the rest. I may be a little preoccupied by the end of April with book launch stuff but I'll try to join in with the discussions.
Regarding next month's read:Some of us are going to have a chapter by chapter discussion of Come Unto These Yellow Sands in May. You're all welcome to join in! The more the merrier.
On the other hand if there are some people who want to read something else as book of the month you can do that too and we'll set up a topic for that.
So, any suggestions for BOM #2 or are you going to join our CUTYS-dicussion?
I'm gonna join the CUTYS discussion for sure :-)BOM #2 - Kestrel's Chance?
I could swear there was an "or" in my question, not an "and". 
I'm staying with CUTYS. Anything more (regarding group reads) most likely won't happen for me next month.
Good choice, though!
Calathea wrote: "I could swear there was an "or" in my question, not an "and". I'm staying with CUTYS. Anything more (regarding group reads) most likely won't happen for me next month.
Good choice, though!"
yes, there was (*said sheepishly*) i seem to have promptly transformed it into an "and". CUTYS then :-)
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Maybe because it is little too cherished? And so I have to be in the right state of mind?..."
Oh, I know exactly what you mean. You have to spend time with it when it feels right to do so. It has so many connections to me that over-exposure can lead to a sort of electrical overload.