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Mumsnet Book Club. Any takers ???

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wendy33 · 18/05/2005 22:13

I was thinking of starting a book club on here for people who are keen readers. I normally read true life memoirs like 'My Sisters Keeper'.

I was thinking we could choose a book to read. Allow a couple of weeks to read it, then when you have finished, come on here to discuss thoughts etc...

Anyone interested let me know asap! Just finished a book and want to start a new one!

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wendy33 · 25/05/2005 21:32

I think we will probably go with Shadow of the Wind for the next book. A few people have told me its good!

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Jillyk · 25/05/2005 21:02

Jill
Age 31
Married
ds 11 months
Live in Edinburgh
Lab manager at Edinburgh Uni

Will go out and get the book this weekend

Nemo1977 · 25/05/2005 20:10

hello

ok
mishi
27
married
ds 19mths
pg due in dec
SAHM
liverpool

have started reading tigers child but intrigued to find out about sheila before so when i finish i will prob get one child.

Louise1980 · 25/05/2005 20:08

Hi all,

Im Louise,
single
two boys 4 and almost 3,
live in northumberland
SAHM but im doing a course at uni and I work 7hrs a week.
I have my own hair and teeth.

spykid · 25/05/2005 19:46

Phew finished shadow of the wind....fabulous!
Thoroughly recommend it for no. 2 read. Will be off to asda for The Tigers Child tomorrow.

ok

details

age 31
married
ds1 age 6
ds2 age 4
live in the midlands
primary supply teacher
fave books ever, Rebecca, and The Time Travellers Wife.
Thats me !!

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wendy33 · 25/05/2005 19:38

Hi everyone!

I thought it would be a good idea to put a few details about ourselves on here like age etc..
We are on here quite a bit and thought it would be nice to know more about us all.

Wendy age 30
In relationship
Daughter aged 4
Step daughter aged 8
Live in Northampton
I work in a nursery as Deputy Supervisor

Who's next???

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sarahlou1 · 24/05/2005 22:38

Extending it to 4 weeks is a brill idea, I might have time to read one child first now!!

Louise1980 · 24/05/2005 19:49

Thanks Wendy. Im just finishing a book I started a few days ago. Yes I said days! Im trying to get through it as I dont want to miss this deadline.

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wendy33 · 24/05/2005 19:17

You will be busy over the next 4 weeks!

Hope you enjoy them! I read One Child in about 4 days!
I couldnt put it downn and am already over half way through TTC!!!

It is reeeaaallly good!!!
Hope everyone else is enjoying it too!

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Cybermum · 24/05/2005 18:28

Just bought The Tigers Child, finally. None at Morrisons, none at Asda - the power of MN! Anyhow it's £3.73 at Tesco. Thanks for the extra time because I bought 'One Child' at Morrisons and now I can read it first!

Rockydog · 24/05/2005 15:42

thats great Wendy, thanks ever so much. Now to get reading!

speak soon, rd x

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wendy33 · 24/05/2005 12:54

Ok. We will stretch it to 4 weeks.

The deadline will now be 19th June!

Hope this is helpful for everyone!

Speak to you all later!
Wendy x

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Rockydog · 23/05/2005 19:33

Well I've ordered it (namely cos it sounds so good) and I'll try my best to read it in your timeframe but if you could reconsider and make it a month I (and by the sounds of it a few others) would be really grateful.

I'd love to be part of this community and like I said I'll do my best.

dottydaisy · 23/05/2005 18:21

Yeah i must admit that i would need extra time too due to work, college and two boys under 2.5. Any chance we can even if it is buy an extra week?

cori · 23/05/2005 14:36

I have bought the book today. How long do we have to read it?

Louise1980 · 23/05/2005 12:08

Rockdog I would also prefer a month to read the book as Im at uni and I work. Wendy any chance we an stretch it by another 2weeks?

Rockydog · 23/05/2005 07:45

hi everyone - i know you don't really know me anyway but just wanted to apologise as I don't think I'm going to be able to join in (I said I would). Two weeks just isn't long enough to get the book and get it read I'm afraid (or not for me anyway) - too much else going on and logistically would prob take 3-5 days to get each book (small town = small library and no car so Amazon/internet book shopping). A month would have been a better timeframe - a book a month.

Oh well, enjoy! thanks anyway. rd x

starshaker · 22/05/2005 22:48

started tigers child yesterday and no u dont have to read one child first as the first 3 chapters give u a brief rundown on it although u dont get the full thing obviously.

dizzymama · 22/05/2005 22:38

Been to Tesco and got my copy,will track down Shadow of the wind too so I'm ready for the next one! Right.....here I go!

sarahlou1 · 22/05/2005 22:00

Asda won't know what's hit them - I'm off there to buy my copy too!!!

Milliways · 22/05/2005 20:55

Oh goody - an excuse to buy another book - Asda here I come!

Nemo1977 · 22/05/2005 19:27

woo hoo how sad am i am all excited. Will go and get the book tommorow.

QueenEagle · 22/05/2005 17:28

Ok, thanks for that - look forward to starting!!

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wendy33 · 22/05/2005 17:27

Yes we will start tonight. A few of the others will b coming on at about 800 tonight as I said this is the time to check to see what the choice of book is.

We have two weeks from todays date to read the book then we will all post messages about the book on the new thread which I will start on The deadline date.

Any queations or probs anyone??

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QueenEagle · 22/05/2005 17:15

I will check if Tesco's have it then. Are we starting tonight then and is it 2 weeks to read it??

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