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See, that's what interest me. I love the reader's-view book clubs, but I can't wait to discuss some from a writer's point of view also.

I'd be hesitant to put in too many guidelines at first. I be tempted to let it flow freeform at first and see where it goes.
 

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And with that ... we cue the music.
 

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Hey, you guys took my ideas! <pout> :tongue

Some novels come equipped with a section for book clubs with questions and topics for discussion. My copies of Bel Canto and The Good Earth both have a book club section. To make it easier, we could try one of those. Perks can post some of the more interesting discussion topics/questions (for those who don't have them) and we could have at it. (Hope we don't need an invitation, because I think I'm in, provided the book interests me.)
 
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No! No invitation! Or rather an invitation to all. 've heard good things about Bel Canto. Just give me a little time and I'll get a poll up and running for the first selection. Two days, max.
 

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Perks said:
Do you guys think, once the volume is decided, that two weeks would be enough? I don't want to wait too long, because people forget.

Perhaps the length of time allowed should depend on the length of the book. I don't know about anyone else, but I can read a 300 page novel a heck of lot faster than a 600 page novel.
 

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One criteria worth thinking about: the book should be available in paperback format.
It's a great idea, btw, and I look forward to taking part. It's a good idea to have controversial novels; books that people either loved or hated, as we alreday had with The Lovely Bones. That might get some spirited comments!
 

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chaostitan said:
Perhaps the length of time allowed should depend on the length of the book. I don't know about anyone else, but I can read a 300 page novel a heck of lot faster than a 600 page novel.

It depends on the genre, too. It's so much easier and faster to read thriller/suspense than literary fiction.
 

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Not that you guys are putting any pressure on me or anything. Pick one that's not too long, easy to read, but vastly enriching. Make it a paperback and draw up a list of thought-provoking discussion questions. Nothing too heavy. Shun the vapid. Oh, and how about door-to-door delivery while you weren't doing anything else?

Next time I have an idea, I'm going to write it on a little slip of paper and eat it.
 

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The collected works of Calvin and Hobbes. Done and dusted.

(Oh, all right, you want highbrow? The Doonesbury Chronicles.)
 

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poetinahat said:
The collected works of Calvin and Hobbes. Done and dusted.

My husband has those, so I could actually participate! But wait, he has about a bazillion books. I'd have more, but I am only thirty and I have moved 20 times, so I've had to part with many books. :(

I think this whole book club thing is cool.
 

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poetinahat said:
The collected works of Calvin and Hobbes. Done and dusted.

(Oh, all right, you want highbrow? The Doonesbury Chronicles.)

I'll be in on the C&H, poet. Not a fan of Doonesbury, though. How about Bloom County?
 

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But Seriously, Folks.
When's the next read, Perks?
 

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I'm on it. I'll post a new poll tomorrw. I just wanted to make sure we were stable and not going anywhere.
 

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I'll never be stable and I never go anywhere.

oh. you meant the boards....:tongue