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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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QueenEagle · 20/05/2005 20:59

Can I join in on this, or am I too late??

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wendy33 · 20/05/2005 20:57

Ok. Keep a look out on here for which one we go with.

Anyone else have a preference as to which one we read first?

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TwoIfBySea · 20/05/2005 20:54

Sounds like a good idea Wendy! Will buy Tiger's Child tomorrow and wait to hear which goes first and when the big discussion will be!

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wendy33 · 20/05/2005 20:42

How about we read The Tiger's Child first then Shadow of the wind?

Or the other way round?

I really dont mind. I have already got TTC which is the only reason I suggested that.

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Milliways · 20/05/2005 20:35

Tigers Child is in Asda for £3.73

TwoIfBySea · 20/05/2005 20:34

Perhaps with suggestions there could also be a "where to buy" incase it is not widely available?

I go for Spykids "Shadow Of The Wind", that is the one set in Spain isn't it?

Otherwise I'll go for whatever the majority want!

weesaidie · 20/05/2005 20:25

Sounds good to me... is that out yet?

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wendy33 · 20/05/2005 20:00

Hi Everyone!
I cant believe the response to the thread. This is really great. I have just scanned the thread and there is 25 people including myself who wants to join us!

Here are the people who already want to become our 'members!' (wink)

Milliways Jakeybob
Starshaker Meggymoo
Rockydog Forgetmenot
Louise1980 Twoifbysea
Charleepeters Christie1
Dottydaisy Cori
Freddiecat Curlydolly
Lizzylou Sarahlou1
Cybermum weesadie
Chacha RnB
Mozarellemamma Jillyk
Dizzymama spykid

Hope I havnt missed anyone!

What are we going to have for our first read?
I mentioned 'The Tiger's Child' by Torey Hayden at the beginning of the thread.

Anyone interested or any more sugesstions?

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spykid · 20/05/2005 17:36

Great idea.
Got a suggestion for our first read, Shadow of the Wind??

dizzymama · 20/05/2005 17:19

Great idea,I'd join you too,will watch thread....

Jillyk · 20/05/2005 12:14

I'd like to join as well. Now I'm back at work I have time to read a book on the bus.

RnB · 20/05/2005 11:44

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weesaidie · 20/05/2005 11:42

Hey I would like to join, never seem to manage to set up book clubs in real life!

What are we reading?

sarahlou1 · 20/05/2005 10:40

Hi, I'm quite new to this too & would love to join in. Have just moved house & don't really know anyone in the area yet - so could do with a good book to read after a day of unpacking & somewhere to discuss it!

curlydolly · 20/05/2005 10:34

Hi I'm quite new on here but love the idea of this - I always panic when I finish a good book as I never know what to read next so a book club would really help!

cori · 20/05/2005 09:55

I would like to join too. I want to read more books this year. Last book I read (about 2months ago) was 'The Last emperess'.

christie1 · 20/05/2005 02:04

Count me in. What books do you have in mind for discussion?

TwoIfBySea · 19/05/2005 22:28

Wendy, sounds like a great idea! There is no one else I can talk to about books without them getting a glazed look on their face, or maybe that is just me!

Milliways, try the Book People or ASDA/Tesco for books. That is how I feed my habit!

It would be good if the books chosen were available at these stores for those of us on a tight budget!

Forgetmenot · 19/05/2005 18:40

I try and read every night before I go to sleep to 'clear' my head!
I usually pick my books up from boot sales and charity shops.
I'm currently half way through 'Cloud Atlas', which was recommended on an online book club but I found the website quite difficult to use.
I think a discussion group would be good on this site.

meggymoo · 19/05/2005 18:36

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jakeybob · 19/05/2005 18:29

I borrow all of my books from the library and it takes at least a fortnight to recieve the book ordered. Therefore I would need to know in advance what we would be reading.

mozarellamamma · 19/05/2005 15:16

Hi there I'm a newie and would love to join your book club. I'll remember to keep an eye out.

ChaCha · 19/05/2005 13:06

Sounds great! I love reading..i've almost finished Northern Lights (at long last - have had it for ages) anyone else?
Moving on to some of the African writer series...

Cybermum · 19/05/2005 11:02

I'm new here, but would like to join this - its a graet idea. I'm a keen reader but never seem to find the time to choose a new book.

Lizzylou · 19/05/2005 10:47

Would love to get involved in this, need to stretch my brain a bit!

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