Hmm... the idea has merit. I'd almost suggest taking the actual discussion to a live chat client or messenger, but I could see it working here as well. Might get a little more thorough discussion that way.
Either way sounds fun, but wouldn't the traffic make things kinda hard to actualy discuss, with everybody plugging in at once?
My suggestion for picking the titles would be for everyone taking part to submit a few different titles and then either vote, or pick it through randomization. And then as the list starts narrowing, get some more on there.
Any thoughts?
Definitely. There has to be a variety. For example, I hate SF. Wont read it if it's selected. I want the freedom to skip a book, and not be chastised for dumping the club. When in fact I'm just skipping a selected book. And we should be able to come and go as we please...with different members each book, and the same as well. There's no contract, per say.
Depending on how big the club is, the members could all just be on a rotation. Member A chooses a book, club reads. Member B chooses the next book, club reads.
Etc.
(Note: This means I'm in.)
This would be interesting, but I prefer a voting system. Odds of people wanting to read what ONE PERSON selects, are slim to none I think.
I'd love to! I agree on the chat thing. We have chat capabilities here, but we may want to coordinate using a different service.
Great idea, Jen!
I'm personally fancying the "thread" method. Chat just sounds messy. And the fact that I'd have to do it at a certain time.....I have a child and a job, and a dog and I like to sleep and watch t.v... I have to have flexibility. I've tried in person book groups, and can not commit to a meeting. I think if we select a day- or two- for thoughts and discussion, we can all stay on the same page and get our thoughts and opinions on the book all out there, in a decent amount of time so that nobody is too far ahead or behind and we can wrap up at a decent time also. Thoughts?
We're doing a book study over in SF/F. The current book is always stickied and we vote on the next read a month ahead...
yea, see, that distracts me. I'm simple. I know.
I tried to do this on another board, got about 4 or 5 people to sign up, and none of them ever read the books.
So yeah, I'd be interested. Assuming y'all can pick some interesting books (read: that are not girly, appeal to everyone, and are not 4000 pages long).
Well, it's ok. 2 people discussing a book together can be good. Hopefully it doesn't come down to that, but hey, either way we get a book read.
Another good point, long books, historical, classics and SF are not in my interesting books to read selection process. Another reason we should use group voting policies.
I think if a live discussion is scheduled for a reasonable hour and limit it to an hour or so. I participated in the Trunk Novel chat last night that Mscelina put together. About 12 of us showed. It was fun. A bit quick and difficult to keep up at times, but I think a chat could work here.
And I agree on the book length and that it should be something not chick lit like.
Again, voting. Some like chick lit, some like SF, some like horror, etc. Vote. It's not required reading.
Ooh, I'm so excited.
So...when do we start throwing titles out? I'd love to start reading in January. Who's with me?
Forum or chat? I'm all for a designated 48 hour slot in a forum.
Could we ask a Mod to make it password entry only?