Questions and Call for Suggestions

[Christine]

Since this group has had an explosion of new members (I'm not complaining. Welcome all!), I've been thinking about changing some of aspects.

1. In addition to the bi-montly reading of two books (one YA, one adult), should we also start to make our way though various classic collections (ie Grimm, Anderson, Perrault) as well? Is there enough interst to put this to a vote?

2. Are there any suggestions for future Tale of Month posts? Does anyone want to do a Tale of the Month post?

3. Does anyone want to take over the position as third moderator?

4. Any other suggestions?

[Jalilah]

I would love to read various classic collections (i.e. Grimm, Anderson, Perrault.)!
As I said in my intro, a lot of the versions of many classic European Faerie tales I know are actually Wald Disney versions. Even when I read Faerie Tales to my son when he was little, they were edited, not so scary versions.
Since I am not really familiar with many of the original versions anyway, it does not matter to me which tale we start with first.
I'd love to volunteer as a moderator but can't at the moment. Maybe later.
Thanks so much! This a fun group!

[[deleted user]]

I would love to read classic collections(i.e.Grimm, Anderson, Perrault.) I'm not at all familiar with the original versions of Faerie tales. I have just seen the Disney versions and read a lot of retellings. Great idea!

[Cheryl]

For 2. - I'm too new to have a feel for the history of the group, but I wonder if you'd like to include fables. I'm still trying to get a sense of what 'Tale of the Month' really means... but if I understand correctly, I could probably lead a discussion of versions of The Little Red Hen.

[Christine]

We can include Fables. Tale of the Month is/was an attempt to get conversations going about different stories. If you decide you want to lead a discussion, just let me know when (is next month too soon?).

[Jojobean]

what are the jobs of a moderator?

[Katy]

Chris wrote: "Since this group has had an explosion of new members (I'm not complaining. Welcome all!), I've been thinking about changing some of aspects.

1. In addition to the bi-montly reading of two book..."

I do like the idea of working through some classic collections.

[Christine]

Basically just to make sure everyone behaves and if I can't to start the threads for group reads. I just want someone who is quasi active to moderate if I can overwhelmed at work or something, Joanne.

So it does look like we are going to work though classic collections. I'll set up a thread where we can figue out how to do this.

[Cheryl]

I'd be delighted to host a Tale of the Month for The Little Red Hen in February. Plz set up the thread by the middle of January so I can let everyone know what books I know about so they can try to get some from their inter-library loan system.

[Krista]

I'm in on the working our way through the classics. Like others, my exposure has been a lot of Disney versus the real stuff. I'm ready to dig in!

[Christine]

Cheryl in CC NV wrote: "I'd be delighted to host a Tale of the Month for The Little Red Hen in February. Plz set up the thread by the middle of January so I can let everyone know what books I know about so they can try t..."

Sure. Thanks Cheryl!

[Jojobean]

ill be the third moderator if you want

[Christine]

Thank you Joanne.