Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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What would people think about going for a classic? I'm new ..."
Here's a link to the group's Book of the Month club bookshelf, if you want to take a closer look to what we've read. I was surprised that we've already discussed 50 books (as BOM): https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...
I think we're open to any suggestions. :-) The books have mainly been M/M but there are classics like The Great Gatsby among our BOMs. For example that one was read around the time Josh's Stranger on the Shore came out.
I think your suggestions are great. Let's read Red Dirt Road in February, but let's keep these in mind for March suggestions.
Or what do you guys think of the ones Trioseven mentioned?
Johanna wrote: "Trioseven7 wrote: "Red Dirt Heart is a really good book... I'm on the third one now though - I have to read it for a challenge in February.What would people think about going for ..."
March suggestions? I think I would prefer a certain mermaid book!
;-)
For February I'm out, the author is not really for me and I still try to make a dent into the existing TBR pile...
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Oops. That's true! :-D
Varecia wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Trioseven7 wrote: "Red Dirt Heart is a really good book... I'm on the third one now though - I have to read it for a challenge in February.What would people think ..."
Interesting you should say that. The first book of this author I read was Elements of Retrofit. I had big issues with this one and wouldn't touch the series if I can help it. I read Red Dirt Heart without realising that it was the same author. I enjoyed it a lot and it didn't have the parts that I disliked about the first one.
Calathea wrote: "Mermaid for March! YAY!"Definitely!
Calathea wrote: "Varecia wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Trioseven7 wrote: "Red Dirt Heart is a really good book... I'm on the third one now though - I have to read it for a challenge in February.What wou..."
I didn't love Elements of Retrofit either, I didn't think the MCs had any chemistry and I didn't really buy their relationship - but I loved Red Dirt Heart. You guys enjoy it and I'll pop in at the end of the month to see what everyone has to say about it :)
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I'm one who adored the The Thomas Elkin Series trilogy. Something about the relationship between those two guys and their approaches to architecture clicked for me.
On the other hand, Blind Faith seemed so long a story (at the time) that I never picked up the next book. Maybe I'll come back to it. Just as I'm wondering if this discussion will inspire me to read the rest of the RDH series...
Okay, so it took me a day more to make this poll than I thought... actually, some other Sunday stuff happened yesterday and I got delayed, but!You can now vote for the Series Challenge 2016!
There are 15 entries, so choose wisely. :-)
The poll is anonymous.
The poll is open until 31 March 2016.
Results are shown after the voting ends.
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I'm going to nominate Ellen Kushner's Swordspoint.
Jordan wrote: "What are we reading next month? I'm going to nominate Ellen Kushner's Swordspoint."
Good one. I'm not sure I read the original or translated version, though...hm. Have to go through my book shelf. :)
Calathea wrote: "Jordan wrote: "What are we reading next month? I'm going to nominate Ellen Kushner's Swordspoint."
Good one. I'm not sure I read the original or translated version, though...hm. Have to go throu..."
Seconding that. Very good. If i remember correctly, i discovered Ellen Kushner right after Lynn Flewelling. Both fantastic writers. I wasn't reading mm yet then, so finding these was awesome.
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When we'll get the results of our series challenge poll in the end of the month, maybe we can have the first book (of what ever series is selected) as our May BOM?
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When we'll get the results of our series challenge poll in the end of the month, maybe we can have the first book (of what ever series is selected) as our May BOM?"
Sounds good.
Johanna wrote: "I'm open for all suggestions.When we'll get the results of our series challenge poll in the end of the month, maybe we can have the first book (of what ever series is selected) as our May BOM?"
Very good idea!
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I can't believe April is almost here!
Johanna wrote: "Sooooo. Should we decide on having Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner our April BOM? This was the only one suggested and it got several supporters, so that makes our decision quite easy, I t..."I'm in.
Johanna wrote: "Sooooo. Should we decide on having Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner our April BOM? This was the only one suggested and it got several supporters, so that makes our decision quite easy, I t..."I loved the book and would love to hear everyone's thoughts :-)
The results for our Series Challenge 2016 poll are in!Peter Grant series by Ben Aaronovitch won with 6 votes, followed by Magpie series and Captive Prince series with 4 votes each.
Who is going to join in the reading (or listening, I defenitely recommend listening) of the series and how much time should we allow for this?
Let's hash that out and I'll set up a topic for the challenge and the challenge on the group homepage after that.
Did I catch it right that you guys would be in favor of having the fiirst book as BOM in May?
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Peter Grant series by Ben Aaronovitch won with 6 votes, followed by Magpie series and Captive Prince series with 4 votes each.
Who is going ..."
I *think* I've read (listened to!) the four first books of this series already, so I'm happy to join in by reading (listening to) the rest of the series with you guys.
Calathea wrote: "The results for our Series Challenge 2016 poll are in!Peter Grant series by Ben Aaronovitch won with 6 votes, followed by Magpie series and Captive Prince series with 4 votes each.
Who is going ..."
I would definitely like to join the challenge and starting next month would be fine. It's 5 books now and the 6th announced for this year, I think?
Could we have time until the end of the year to finish the challenge?
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I'll be listening, I think.
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I have listened to the first two books and would enjoy to be on board.
I have listened to the first two so I will join in the discussion for those and then start with the group when we reach book 3. I think this is definitely one of my favourite audios.
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Calathea wrote: "The results for our Series Challenge 2016 poll are in!Peter Grant series by Ben Aaronovitch won with 6 votes, followed by Magpie series and Captive Prince series with 4 votes each.
Who is going ..."
I'm in.
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also - there will be a new thread created, right? will you please post the link on this thread when it becomes available in case I forget on 5/1?
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Yep. I think that's how it works.
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Yes. I think we'll first set up the Midnight Riot (our May BOM) topic. Aaaaand we might as well set up topics for also the book #2 and #3 in the series at that point? Or something like that...
In any case, we'll remind you guys here — and probably on the General News topic as well.
Jordan wrote: "I'm assuming that we can't join the Grant challenge officially until it starts in May, right?"Yes. I set the dates for the challenge like we discussed here. It will be available for us to take part from May 1st.
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Yep. I think that's how it works."
Thanks!
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Yes. I set the dates for the challenge like we discussed here. It will be available fo..."
Yeah, I just wanted to "join" so I could link up my bookshelf before I forgot. I mean, a month from now, who knows where my brain will be? lol. No worries though. I can be patient.
Jordan wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I'm assuming that we can't join the Grant challenge officially until it starts in May, right?"Yes. I set the dates for the challenge like we discussed here. It wil..."
I hope there will be hand holding for the tech clueless regarding Grant Challenge? Be kind, I'm a newbie.
Judy wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I'm assuming that we can't join the Grant challenge officially until it starts in May, right?"Yes. I set the dates for the challenge like we discuss..."
No worries, Judy. We'll talk you through nice and smooth. ;) It's really quite easy and you don't have to do anything until May when the challenge starts officially. :)
Whew! One less thing I need to stress over.
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Feel free to suggest a book or second some else's suggestion. If there're more than one book that are seconded I'll set up a poll with those books in it.
Post your suggestions (and supports) for the June BOM here within the next few days.
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Good choice. I have that buried somewhere in my kindle.
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I've read them all and like them; very happy to re-read!
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What would people think about going for a classic? I'm new to your book group so I don't know what you have read but what about one of the Lord Peter Wimsey novels? I've never read Gaudy Night or something by Wilkie Collins his books are free or $.99 on Amazon.
I've never read The Magpie Lord or the Tyack & Frayne series. I can look for other suggestions if you want or if you guys go w Red Dirt Heart that's fine, I highly recommend it.