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The date for death of bees is so far in advance because it's due out in paperback in March. The conversation went something along the lines of
- This looks good lets do it
- but it's only available in hardback
- it's due out in paperback in March let's arrange to have it soon after that
- ok what shall we read till then
... which is why we ended up choosing 3 books.

I've pre-ordered it from the book depository for £5.99 with free delivery. Sainsburys is also offering it for that price with free delivery - other vendors slightly more.

I've ordered it from

... and oops I really don't have the hang of this name changing thing do I - I really need to just pick on name and stick to it.

Just finished Lightning Rods - how's everyone else doing?

I was going to lend Lamazeroo my copy of Lightning Rods, but apparently she's got her own on the way, so would anyone else like to borrow mine? Not a difficult read, so you've got plenty of time before book group to read it.

Just finished the Magicians! it was ace. If I aim to be permanently one book behind I think this will add a certain je ne sais quois to our group.

So I can't tempt you with a slightly-used copy of Lightning Rods then, Spero? Possibly slightly more intellectually challenging than lying on the sofa binging on DVD box-sets, but only slightly.

You surely can, how may I best effect hand over of said oeuvre?

Bearing in mind the topic of said novel, surely 'slightly-used' is a tad... urm... eewww?

Possibly. Or maybe I should be offering a pre-read copy of Proust in the original French (have you read that far yet?).

Nooooo, but I can't wait!!

I've got Lightning Rods on my kindle now and am about 20% through. Can't say I'm loving it yet but I'll stick with it.

Don't worry, you're welcome to come and slag it off - I suggested that one because I thought it might be a bit controversial. It gets a bit boring if we only read books everyone loves...

Can I just say, thank-you for recommending it! It is not a book I would have picked up myself, but I am loving it.

Looking forward to the meet-up.

Hello! Can I play too please?

Have been thinking for a while that I would really like to do the Bookclub thing and here you are. I rarely manage a night out and spend far too many slouched on the sofa watching rubbish TV or spodding. Your next meeting is pretty soon though and I am not too sure if I will manage to get the book and read it in time.
Lamazearoo - Think I might know you in Real Life!! After all how many Ozzies are there in Bristol with non sleeping babies?

Hello maindoors, I'm sure if you managed to pick up the book in the next couple of days you could finish it in time, if you put your mind to it! I've just finished it and it's bloody marvellous. A good, easy read and very, very funny!

Ooh who are you then? Send me a hint!

Ah just worked it out (thank you Advanced Search). Do you know, I meant to tell you about this group the last time we met up, think you'd love it. Come along on Monday

Maindoors, I think even if you come along not having read the book, you are unlikely to be the only one - have we ever had a meeting where everyone had read the entire book? So you'd be very welcome to come along and size us up say hello.

Can I come too please? Only I don't think I can make it on Monday, is there one planned in March? (Could only find alternate months & venues listed earlier in the thread.)

There isn't one in late March because of Easter holidays etc, so it's in early April instead. I think that's the one we're reading Salmon Fishing in the Yemen for. Newbies welcome.

Yep, Salmon Fishing. I'm about to order my copy...

<wanders off feeling pleased with myself at finally being a book in hand>

Ahh, okay - thanks. I guess that gives me a little longer to read the book. (DS is terrifically attracted by books at the mo so I can only read when he's asleep or he will try to eat it).

Advanced warning: my poor little boy is feeling very unwell today (bloody teeth) and hasn't shifted off the boob all day. If this continues tomorrow I just won't be able to make it, as he only wants me and can't be settled by his dad. Fingers crossed he improves but I fear I may have to miss another looked forward to evening

Crossing my fingers for you!

Sorry, I am currently feeling bleuuuuurg so I don't think I can make it tonight.