Group Read

[Annie]

Would members of the group be interested in choosing a book and discussing it (maybe for the month of February or for the Lent)?

[Lynne]

Yes!

[Meg]

Definitely interested here!

[Elise]

Yes, that would be nice.

[Thadeus]

Any particular books you had in mind?

[Annie]

As for book suggestions, I was hoping those interested could suggest a book and we can vote on which one. . .

[Dan]

sounds great! Agree with Bill on Pope Benedict books - they're so deep that I think discussing them together will help me. Maybe his two on Christ is a good start?

[Jamie]

I'd be interested as well.

In the "Time Travel" Goodreads group, we take nominations for about a week (nominate only one book and each book only once; i.e., one that has not already been nominated; preferably of books still in print and readily available) and then a poll is put up for another week to determine the final selection.

I'd like to nominate Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux.

As I see it, the list of nominations so far is as follows:

* Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux
* Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II
* Jesus of Nazareth

(Sorry, Dan - Jesus of Nazareth, Part Two: Holy Week: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection is your 2nd nomination, so I can't include it. Besides, we should all read part 1 first - we know from Star Wars what a mistake it is to read/watch out of order. :-)

[Dan]

:) good call Jamie

[Annie]

Thanks Jamie! This is how I have proceeded in other book clubs. Last call for book nominations and then I will set up a poll and we will be ready to group read by the first of the month.

[[deleted user]]

I'd like to nominate The Screwtape Letters for our February/Lenten read.

[Cleo]

I love The Screwtape Letters!

I'd like to nominate:

On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius of Alexandria

[Meg]

I would like to nominate:
The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life by James Martin

[Dan]

loving the recommendations. Hope we get this off the ground

[[deleted user]]

Dan wrote: "loving the recommendations. Hope we get this off the ground"

Me, too!

[Annie]

I haven't heard about the poll so we can vote one of two ways :

1. Leave a comment with the book you are voting for

or

2. Message me with the book you are voting for

Let's say that voting begins now and will go until 29 Jan 2012. Any book that has been nominated above is fair game and you only get one vote!

This will allow our group read with chosen book to begin 1 Feb 2012.

[Virginia]

I vote for the Screwtape Letters.

[Dan]

I vote "Story of a Soul"

[Jamie]

I vote that someone (with poll creation privileges) creates a poll, so we can vote there.

Otherwise, count me as a 2nd vote for Story of a Soul by St. Thérèse de Lisieux.

[[deleted user]]

And count me as a second vote for The Screwtape Letters.

[Meg]

I vote for Witness to Hope

[Yolanda]

I vote for Screwtape Letters.

[[deleted user]]

According to Annie's post, today is the last day to submit your votes! Here are the votes so far:

3 votes - The Screwtape Letters
2 votes - Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II
2 votes - Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux
0 votes - The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life
0 votes - On the Incarnation
0 votes - Jesus of Nazareth

[Annie]

Phillip wrote: "According to Annie's post, today is the last day to submit your votes! Here are the votes so far:

3 votes - The Screwtape Letters
2 votes - [book:Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pop..."

Thanks for counting so far!

[Virginia]

We have many months to read. We can choose one book, then go down the list.

[Cleo]

I was hoping for a poll but I guess I should give my nomination one little vote: On the Incarnation:

[Annie]

Cleo wrote: "I was hoping for a poll but I guess I should give my nomination one little vote: On the Incarnation: "

Sorry -- I don't have poll privileges (I contacted Lisa but haven't heard anything). If this works for Feb., I will try to make sure we have a poll for March! :)

[Matthew]

Story of a Soul, if I'm not too late to vote.

[Lisa, Group handmaid]

Hello everyone.

Sorry I didn't put the poll up - no computer at home due to some folks deciding to break in and steal it (boo!). Hope you all have a fruitful read. Be sure to choose a good, solid, faithful Catholic book!

[Jamie]

Virginia wrote: "We have many months to read..."

...but not much time to decide on one book for this month (and have time to get a copy from the library or book store).

[Cleo]

Don't worry, Annie & Lisa ........ It works this way too! :-)

Sorry to hear about your break-in Lisa. Hope you get everything worked out soon! :-)

[Annie]

It looks like The Screwtape Letters. Ready to begin?

[Carina]

Wish I could read this book along with you guys. If I had access to a free copy I would join in. I already have too many books on my kindle so won't be buying anything new anytime soon. Will check in to see how the discussion is going. C.S. Lewis is great!

[Jamie]

Carina wrote: "Wish I could read this book along with you guys. If I had access to a free copy I would join in. I already have too many books on my kindle so won't be buying anything new anytime soon. Will check ..."

You can get a paper version from the library...

[Cleo]

Is an new thread going to be started for The Screwtape Letters, or do we just comment on this one?

[Carina]

Jamie wrote: "Carina wrote: "Wish I could read this book along with you guys. If I had access to a free copy I would join in. I already have too many books on my kindle so won't be buying anything new anytime so..."

Thanks for the tip Jamie, but I live on an island and chances are our tiny library will not have that book. If it's God's will, I'm sure that book will fall into my hands. Until then, have tons more to keep me busy for now :)

[Annie]

Cleo wrote: "Is an new thread going to be started for The Screwtape Letters, or do we just comment on this one?"

I started a new one!

[Carina]

If anyone is interested in an online copy of the book, here it is -

http://members.fortunecity.com/phanto...

There is an annoying pop-up on the right side when you open the page, just go straight to the top of the page and click the X to close it.

[Cleo]

Annie wrote: "Cleo wrote: "Is an new thread going to be started for The Screwtape Letters, or do we just comment on this one?"

I started a new one!"

Thanks Annie!

[Audrey]

Carina wrote: "If anyone is interested in an online copy of the book, here it is -

http://members.fortunecity.com/phanto...

There is an annoying pop-up on the righ..."

I was just wondering if there's an online copy and I saw your link. Thank you so much Carina!

It's the 2nd week into February now. I hope I can finish it in time for the discussion.

[Annie]

I am juggling a lot of books but I am really enjoying The Screwtape letters. The wit and insight make it such a memorable read!

[Cleo]

Annie wrote: "I am juggling a lot of books but I am really enjoying The Screwtape letters. The wit and insight make it such a memorable read!"

Ooops! I'm posting on the Screwtape thread. Should I be posting here?