Another Group Read?

[[deleted user]]

Vlad has the next choice, so no worries there.

And be my guest. This can be a thread of random posts by me :P

[[deleted user]]

So, Vlad, about that book...

[whimsicalmeerkat]

I may not be able to participate in this round. I am moving at the end of the month, so I really need to focus on the craziness that entails. And before you say anything about all of the other stuff I have on my currently reading list, a large part of that is about to put on hold. Still, who knows. I may have time. I'm just taking things as they come.

[[deleted user]]

I see no rush in starting a group read, really.

I've got other groups I'm in(as I'm sure you all do) and have plenty of other books on my plate.

I just like the randomness idea we've got going here and would hate to see it fall by the wayside is all.

[whimsicalmeerkat]

I say we shoot for the beginning of May.

As for other clubs, any that you recommend? The ones I am in so far are pretty much very serious or YA so I don't do their group reads.

[[deleted user]]

I'm in the SciFi and Fantasy Book Club, one SciFi and one Fantasy per month:
http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1865

Also the Fantasy Aficionados: they do one Epic and one Urban fantasy per month:
http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/3...

Sword and Laser, based on a podcast I listen to. They don't do monthly reads, really. Just...whenever they get around to picking a new book:
http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/4170

eta: So as you can see, those are the genres I normally read. Which is why I like our little group read here, since it gives me something completely different(potentially).

[whimsicalmeerkat]

I'm exploring fantasy & sci-fi more lately, so I will have to check that out. They've always been genres I've enjoyed, but I'd neglected them for awhile.

[Vlad]

I'm for it.

[[deleted user]]

Beginning of May/end of April?

[Vlad]

This Perfect Day

[whimsicalmeerkat]

Damnit, of course there aren't any copies on bookswap. Here's hoping one comes up or I "find" an ebook before the end of the month xD

[Steve]

Sooo. Are we picking a book for May?

[[deleted user]]

Vlad did, since it was his turn to choose

[Steve]

good choice, but one copy in the entire toronto public library and it's overdue by a month :(

anyone find a library copy?

[[deleted user]]

Only one copy? Ugh.

If all else fails, I'm sure someone would be able to obtain a copy you could 'borrow'.

[whimsicalmeerkat]

I'm having issues finding this myself. Can't check the library system where I'm moving yet because I don't have a card and I'm trying to not buy books at the moment. If anyone finds a copy that's fallen off the digital truck, let me know?

[[deleted user]]

So uh.

Anyone need to borrow it?

[whimsicalmeerkat]

I do. I need to borrow it. Unless you meant does anyone other than me & Steve need to borrow it.

[Steve]

I found a crate of these books lying on the side of the interstate. I heard I can send these things through the internet pipes? PM?

[[deleted user]]

Man, those trucks must just be dropping the crates everywhere.

So if you want to borrow it, I suppose you could pm me or Steve. :)

[Steve]

actually a pretty good dystopia read thus far.. good pick :)

[whimsicalmeerkat]

I'm looking forward to digging into it, probably after the end of next week. Goddamn moving...

[[deleted user]]

I set the book to start May 1st, to give everyone else a chance and all.

Should I spam the entire group?

[Lara]

I'm looking forward to it. Just ordered my (used) copy online.

[whimsicalmeerkat]

I say spam away

[Steve]

Well I jumped the gun, but it really was a good read. Looking forward to a discussion.

[[deleted user]]

I know we're still in the middle of reading the current selection, but I was wondering if anyone wanted to volunteer to choose the next book?

[whimsicalmeerkat]

Ala wrote: "I know we're still in the middle of reading the current selection, but I was wondering if anyone wanted to volunteer to choose the next book?"

I believe you just did.

[[deleted user]]

Nope. Putting it out there for others first.

If no one steps up, I'll choose one of the free books from Project Gutenberg.

But I'd really rather let others take a shot at it first.

[whimsicalmeerkat]

I don't believe I willingly volunteered...

[[deleted user]]

Sure you did! Remember? There was the post with the words and the stuff and-oh look! a distraction!

*flee*

[whimsicalmeerkat]

You couldn't even come up with a specific distraction? /shakes head

[Steve]

I'm not ready to pick :)
To be honest this is the first 'book club' I've ever joined, good ol' reddit

[whimsicalmeerkat]

So, uh, Ala? It's been a week. I still hear nothing but crickets. Fortunately. Back in Tennessee it would be the cidadas, the creepy motherfuckers. Anyway...book choice?

[[deleted user]]

Uh.

[whimsicalmeerkat]

>.>

[[deleted user]]

um

[Steve]

hmm.

[[deleted user]]

Don't make me choose...

We'll read about sparkly vampires. You've been warned.






Sent a message to someone who participated in the current discussion, seeing if they'd like to choose the next one. Waiting on a response, or for someone else to chime in in this thread.

[Steve]

I'm not a fantasy fan, but was recommended Tigana and plan on starting that soon.. might make a good choice - plus the author is canadian :D

[whimsicalmeerkat]

I believe Steve just let you off the hook, Ala. I've been wanting to read Tigana as well.

[[deleted user]]

Well then, guess Tigana it is.

I've been meaning to read another Kay work for a while, I loved The Lions of al-Rassan.

Give it a week maybe? Or do you think we're done with our current read already?

[whimsicalmeerkat]

I probably won't start anything for a week or two, just because I don't like having multiple books of the same genre going and I have a fantasy going on right now, but that shouldn't really determine the date of the group read. What does everyone else think?

[Jennifer]

Oh, a reason to reread Tigana, while reading Black Company for the first time, finishing Mistborn, and starting Wit'chfire? Sounds like fun ^^;;

[[deleted user]]

That's an awful lot of concurrent reading going on there, Jennifer.

Also, that extra apostrophe in Wit'chfire always gets me. Why are you there, little buddy? Are you lost?

[whimsicalmeerkat]

I can't read multiple books of the same genre at the same time. Gets too confusing.

[Jennifer]

I like the challenge. Plus, it means not having to bring a book with me everywhere... one in the purse, one at work, one next to the bed, and one in the bathroom!

...no wonder I've got books scattered all over my apartment!

[whimsicalmeerkat]

Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm reading 7 books right now, but only one of them is fantasy :)