Book Club's next book

[candy]

Hey Chaps and Chapettes

I am thinking of taking in new nominations for the next book for discussion? Hopefully get a few names in over the next few weeks - and then look to discuss it in the new year? how does that sit with you all?

the books nominated are;


naked lunch
three muskateers
rosemary's baby
walden two
gone
room
one flew over the cuckoo's nest
purple place for dying

[flaggwalkstheline]

naked lunch by burroughs

[Darkthoughts]

I make it my New Year's Resolution to join in for 2011!

I nominate The Three Musketeers, because I've had it on my shelf forever and have not yet read it :)

[Jean]

how do you mean, haven't read? you never read The Three Musketeers? Is it what you're trying to say?

::disbelief::

[Darkthoughts]

I want to put this in really small writing so you can't read it but, yes. I have never read The Three Musketeers :ninja:

[Jean]

::shocked bear::

[Darkthoughts]

:cry:

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Rosemary's Baby - Ira Levin

[Jean]

seconded

[Darkthoughts]

Eh...I wasn't that into Rosemary's Baby.

[flaggwalkstheline]

Eh...I wasn't that into Rosemary's Baby.

me neither
I think that's because I knew what was gonna happen before starting it, it's such a well known story that everybody knows what's gonn happen

I have no doubt that when it first came out it scared the hell outta unsuspecting readers

[Ricky]

Gee, how about Brave New World again? :rolleyes: :lol:

[candy]

yeah that was a popular thread:orely:<_<

[pathoftheturtle]

I was surprised by your reaction to it. I think we need to definitely do something more character-driven next.

[candy]

any more ideas for the first book of 2011?

[pathoftheturtle]

Well, if you guys want to continue with the fiction of sociological themes, I think a good next step might be to look at another side. Walden Two by B.F. Skinner is a utopian novel largely antithetical to Brave New World. It's pretty polemical, and I must mention that I partly suggest it because I'd enjoy more opportunity to argue against it, but it's certainly thought-provoking.

On the other hand, if we're ready to move into some other direction, I could mention some other ideas.

[Merlin1958]

Eh...I wasn't that into Rosemary's Baby.

And it was waayyyyy too young for you either!!!!


:cry:

[candy]

Well, if you guys want to continue with the fiction of sociological themes, I think a good next step might be to look at another side. Walden Two by B.F. Skinner is a utopian novel largely antithetical to Brave New World. It's pretty polemical, and I must mention that I partly suggest it because I'd enjoy more opportunity to argue against it, but it's certainly thought-provoking.

On the other hand, if we're ready to move into some other direction, I could mention some other ideas.

i'm easy whichever direction, i am enjoying reading these novels that if i am honest i probabley would not have chosen.

And i am also loving the discussion they provoke

[candy]

***BUMP**

[Brainslinger]

how do you mean, haven't read? you never read The Three Musketeers? Is it what you're trying to say?

::disbelief::

I don't think I've read the actual novel of The Three Musketeers Beartagnan. (I've seen the films and read a small comic adaptation a while back, so I have a good idea of the plot though.)

[flaggwalkstheline]

Naked Lunch?


oh please please please I want other folks to experience it's goodness
:D

[Jean]

how do you mean, haven't read? you never read The Three Musketeers? Is it what you're trying to say?

::disbelief::

I don't think I've read the actual novel of The Three Musketeers Beartagnan. (I've seen the films and read a small comic adaptation a while back, so I have a good idea of the plot though.)
it's BearAthos http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_wink-1.gif

Brain, the plot is nothing! I don't know if you read French, or how good the English translation is, but I swear the book is absolutely brilliant!

[candy]

Hey peoples

Its been a while, with one thing and another. But I now have a place to live and somewhere to plug my computer into - all a girl needs :thumbsup:

So now I just need to kick start this here book club. - Its open to all so anyone with a nomination of a book you wish to read just throw it in the mix, so far we have


Naked Lunc - Burrow
Three Musketeers - Dumas
Rosemarys baby - Lewin (seconded)
Walden Two - Skinner


For me, i would love to discuss the books Gone - Micheal Grant.

I look forward to hearing your suggestions. Do to the delay in restarting this, i am only going to this up for say another week and a bit? and then a final decision can be made by 14th May?

[Jean]

:rose: :rose: :rose:

[jhanic]

I don't usually participate in book club discussions, but I'd like to nominate "Room" by Emma Donoghue. This is the story of a five-year-old boy, told in the first person, about how his entire world is contained within the four walls of the 11 square foot Room with his mother.

Here are the Amazon reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/Room-Novel-Emma-Donoghue/dp/product-description/0316098329/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books

A very disturbing book indeed!

John

[candy]

I've just read that!! It was perhaps the most heartbreaking book I have ever read.

[Brice]

I could cheerfuly second either one or tw, but Rosemary's Baby has my heart.

[harrison ryan]

I would be up for Rosemary's Baby, if that's the one that gets picked. I've never read it.

[Jean]

it is totally worth reading

[harrison ryan]

I'm going to look for a copy when I go to work here in a few minutes...

[Brice]

YES! No matter what is decided for the book club you should definitely read it.

[LadyHitchhiker]

I would like to nominate "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".

[Ricky]

I've never read Rosemary's Baby, but have seen the movie. For those that have read it, how much does the adaptation differ?

[Jean]

the adaptation is very true in letter, but there are some crucial differences in spirit and idea. I actually would love to discuss this point, if we ever choose the book for our club reading. So yes, it is very important that you read the book.

[harrison ryan]

I found a copy of Rosemary's Baby yesterday. It's now on my "to-read" pile, right on top of Jack Ketchum's The Girl Next Door and The Fury by John Farris.

[Erin]

I've always wanted to read Rosemary's Baby! I've never seen the movie either. I'd also like to participate in the book club for the first time, no matter what we read. :)

[Ricky]

At this point, I'd be up for anything except for Brave New World. :lol:

[Brice]

If we go with Rosemary's Baby, I strongly reccomend everyone read the bok AND watch the movie.

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is a great book too. Anybody read any other Kesey?

[Brice]

I've read Sometimes A Great Notion and Demon Box too, but that was years ago.

[Jean]

If we go with Rosemary's Baby, I strongly reccomend everyone read the bok AND watch the movie.Hear, hear.

[candy]

Going to go for a final decision in a few days fellow readers, at the moment it looks like Rosemarys Baby may be the book of choice, however i will have a final tally of who said what on saturday

[Jean]

will we start reading very soon? I am afraid I can't participate till after the 20th of June...

[candy]

I wanted to start reading one as soon as possible due to my not being around for the first part of the year?

we can wait another month though :huglove:

[Ricky]

Are we going to have a poll like last time, candy? I think that would be ideal.

[Jean]

I mean, where bears live it is not very easy to get books in English, and bears have to do with what they have managed to collect over the years; in short, you can always read lots of books without bears, but only a few with bears. It would seem way too tragic if bears have to stay away at exactly the moment when a book they have read and can re-read is discussed; and a book they have something to say about, at that

so if it is possible either to wait (like, slow voting.... then, if we pick this one, slow reading... and only then discussing), or to discuss something in between, bears will be happy!

[The Road Virus]

I'm finishing up Nightmare in Pink and then reading The Stand but I would like to join if it starts next month (if that is okay).

[Jean]

very good

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[candy]

(like, slow voting.... then, if we pick this one, slow reading... and only then discussing), or to discuss something in between, bears will be happy!

Slow voting, I love that term :lol:

Of course we can Sir bear.

Ricky, I will set up a poll (with jeans help) after the weekend with the books that have been forwarded.

Anybody else want to throw in a nomination, now is your chance :D and remember if your book doesn't get picked there is always next time

[The Road Virus]

Is this just a SK reading book club? Either way, I would like to nominate Tommyknockers. I have not read it (and know it is not his most popular) but am interested in reading this to see SK write sci-fi and to digest the underlying theme of addiction.

[Jean]

no, Virus, it is precisely non-SK book club. The rest of the site may be called SK-reading book club, so we decided to keep his books in their threads.

[The Road Virus]

Jean, I apologize for not reading more carefully. Well in that case, I do not have a nomination at this time but would still like to participate.

[Jean]

Virus, don't apologize, the site is BIG! it's so easy to get confused, don't worry! http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/0134-bear.gif

[pathoftheturtle]

Anywhere else that seeme right for you to post about The Tommyknockers, we can join discussion on it right away. :)

[The Road Virus]

Sounds great turtle. I might just try to squeeze Tommyknockers in between The Stand and this upcoming book (time premitting). If it is non-SK fiction, I would have to nominate a Purple Place for Dying but think it is a dead horse considering it is the third book in a 21 book series.

[LadyHitchhiker]

One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is a great book too. Anybody read any other Kesey?

I have the "Many Minds of Billy Milligan"! :)


As for my opinion on Rosemary's baby:

Twilight Spoilers:
Almost Forgot About Twilight by me!
Haven't seen her name in a long time
But when the books come in I start crying
A new book and I've lost my mind
I live for the day when the craze is dying

I've got books to read, and none of hers I wanna see
I'd rather read Rosemary's Baby
Read some Stephen King, or just about anything
Cuz I'd rather read Rosemary's Baby

I can't help but feel lonely
But her books won't make me feel better
Pretty soon you'll find it's the only
thing you do is try to keep it together

I'm nice to you, I'd rather read something true
instead of Bella complaining she's somebody's baby
I could wear a smile if you stayed away a while
But how long before she has the baby?

Because I guess I'm not too bright
Well, I almost forgot about twilight
I just want them out of sight
Don't want to hear about Jake or Edward, I got no fight

Books are wonderful, when they're beautiful
But I'm already somebody's baby
And if I went with you I'd disappoint you too
Well, I'm done hearing about Bella's baby
Or who she's going to have as her baby

[pathoftheturtle]

Anybody read any other Kesey?

I have the "Many Minds of Billy Milligan"! :) Buh... :unsure: that's by Daniel Keyes, not Ken Kesey.

[candy]

Ok; Voting will commence soon;

the books nominated are;


naked lunch
three muskateers
rosemary's baby
walden two
gone
room
one flew over the cuckoo's nest
purple place for dying


I will also list them in the first post

[LadyHitchhiker]

Anybody read any other Kesey?

I have the "Many Minds of Billy Milligan"! :) Buh... :unsure: that's by Daniel Keyes, not Ken Kesey.

:wtf: You're right! LOOOOOL!!!

[beam*seeker]

I just finished Naked Lunch and recommend it.

[Jean]

vote, then, the poll is up

[Jean]

bump

bears are ready!

[candy]

thanks jean

Looks like Rosemary's baby is the winner.

Lets give it a couple of weeks and then I can pop a thread up for Rosemarys baby (I will check first that there is not already one on the go)

Speak to you all soon

[Jean]

great!

[Erin]

Awesome! So we can start reading?

[candy]

we certainly can, if anyone wants me to pop a thread in before hand let me know

happy reading (or maybe not taking the subject matter:scared:)

[Jean]

I wish Brice would get his ass here NOW

seriously, we need him for this. He really really wanted to discuss it (just like bears)

[Ricky]

Hmm...I've never read Rosemary's Baby. I guess I'll have to go pick up a copy after I finish my new book.

[candy]

A thousand apologies my friends

I am going to start a thread for Rosemarys baby tomorrow. Please all come by and have a chat about it

[Jean]

since there hasn't been much pressure there doesn't seem to be any hurry; what if we wait for Brice some longer? He said in FB he was going to plague the Internet with his presence more often now; I know he would be interested.

[candy]

We should be nominating again soon

At the moment we are about to discuss Rosemarys baby - please feel free to come and join us if you have read the book

In regards to Room, I read this and I agree a very thought provoking book (indeed, my sister even refused to read it)

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Going to get a copy of my own nomination.......I kinda gave up on this club awhile back...didn't think anyone was interested anymore.