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2011-05-03 8:51 PM

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Welcome to the inaugural edition of the BT book club! 

Here is the first book we are going to tackle:

Room by Emma Donoghue

http://www.roomthebook.com/# 

This is a pretty popular book, so it should be readily available.

We will start the discussion on May 23.

At that time I will start a "discussion  " thread ok? 

In the meantime, get your hands on a copy and start turning the pages.........or, umm, pressing the advance button on your Kindle........

Enjoy!

2011-05-03 10:16 PM
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2011-05-03 10:28 PM
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If I can get to the library in time to read it before the deadline, I will.  I must admit, the topic of the book leaves me feeling rather creeped out.
2011-05-03 10:31 PM
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Thanks Brad!

You shall hereby be the official BT book club tech nerd ok?

2011-05-03 10:34 PM
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Malgal - 2011-05-03 11:28 PM If I can get to the library in time to read it before the deadline, I will.  I must admit, the topic of the book leaves me feeling rather creeped out.

 

I totally agree. But this is one of the reasons that I want to read it...........a book that elicits a strong reaction is a plus. 

2011-05-03 11:36 PM
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aquagirl - 

We will start the discussion on May 23.

That's 20 days. Is it normal for a book group to have such a lengthy gap? I've never participated in one, but I think I'd go crazy reading a book and then waiting weeks to discuss it. Does the group pick more books for subsequent discussions in the meantime?

 

2011-05-03 11:59 PM
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faded_memories - 2011-05-03 10:36 PM

aquagirl - 

We will start the discussion on May 23.

That's 20 days. Is it normal for a book group to have such a lengthy gap? I've never participated in one, but I think I'd go crazy reading a book and then waiting weeks to discuss it. Does the group pick more books for subsequent discussions in the meantime?

 



It's to let us slow readers catch up. If you're super fast, don't start reading till May 20th ;-)

2011-05-04 12:03 AM
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faded_memories - 2011-05-03 9:36 PM

aquagirl - 

We will start the discussion on May 23.

That's 20 days. Is it normal for a book group to have such a lengthy gap? I've never participated in one, but I think I'd go crazy reading a book and then waiting weeks to discuss it. Does the group pick more books for subsequent discussions in the meantime?

 

Go train some more....it'll slow you down on the reading front.

2011-05-04 6:05 AM
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And I was thinking that I will struggle to even obtain the book before then!  Sure I can read a book in one day but not when I work full-time and have two little kids at home and am limited to borrowing from the public library!
2011-05-04 6:30 AM
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I bought a copy for my Kindle, but am trying to figure out some time to read it. I'll manage and look forward to joining in on the 23rd!
2011-05-04 7:18 AM
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goofee girl - 2011-05-04 4:30 AM I bought a copy for my Kindle, but am trying to figure out some time to read it. I'll manage and look forward to joining in on the 23rd!

2 minutes everytime you brush your teeth.   I do a lot of reading while brushing my teeth

2011-05-04 7:36 AM
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faded_memories - 2011-05-03 9:36 PM

aquagirl - 

We will start the discussion on May 23.

That's 20 days. Is it normal for a book group to have such a lengthy gap? I've never participated in one, but I think I'd go crazy reading a book and then waiting weeks to discuss it. Does the group pick more books for subsequent discussions in the meantime?

 

Go train some more....it'll slow you down on the reading front.

Haha...That shall do it

The reading technically wouldnt start until May 9, this would give time to people that havent been on BT the past couple of days to get on board and get the book.  In regards to the two weeks, some people read faster than others.  There are some Bters that have a lot of family obligations and not a lot of free time to read, so this would allow them to finish the book and be able to take part in the discussion.  If you are a fast reader you can wait until the last 5 days and then read the book, that way it would be fresh in your memorie, thats what i plan in doing.  The key part is to make it fun for everyone and that no one feels pressure to finish it in a hurry.

2011-05-04 8:07 AM
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I'm in.  I have to admit the book intrigues and creeps me out.  To the local library I go.  Will be traveling to Pittsburgh for McFuzz's marathon in 2 weeks, so lots of time to read, I hope.
2011-05-04 9:31 AM
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I just picked this book up last night and then today noticed this thread.  So I am in too.



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2011-05-04 11:14 AM
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I'm going to pick up the book today. I will be out of town and not on BT starting on the 24th but I'll be engaged on the 23rd. Looking forward to it!
2011-05-04 11:58 AM
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I downloaded the e-book to my phone.  Guess Angry Birds will have to take a break for a while.

2011-05-04 12:07 PM
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I have the book on my Kindle but have about 400 more pages of Game of Thrones.  Since I'm going to D.C. next week on vacation I should have some downtime to finish both.
2011-05-04 3:08 PM
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Bought a copy at lunch.  I'm not a FOP reader, so I'm going to start it tonight.

 

2011-05-04 3:29 PM
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Just bought it for my Kindle!  Looking forward...

 

2011-05-04 3:50 PM
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I'm on the wait list for it at the library.  There are 73 copies and 121 on the wait list.  I more than likely will not get it in time to read and discuss on the 23rd. 

Ha, I just read the description and realized I read it a couple of months ago.



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2011-05-04 3:51 PM
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Oh this is gonna be cool......yes, I am well aware of the fact that I am a total nerd........

 

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2011-05-04 5:08 PM
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Well, I read half the book last night I wont reveal any spoilers, but I will suggest if you're not good at dragging yourself away from a good book, then find a block of time where you can read it all at once! I have questions that need answering, and can't wait to get back to it tonight.
2011-05-04 5:11 PM
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MalcolmG - 2011-05-04 3:08 PM Well, I read half the book last night I wont reveal any spoilers, but I will suggest if you're not good at dragging yourself away from a good book, then find a block of time where you can read it all at once! I have questions that need answering, and can't wait to get back to it tonight.

Dayum, you must be a wickedly fast reader!  I *wish* I could read fast.

 

2011-05-04 5:29 PM
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OK, this sucks. I am so tempted to break my own rule. One click of the mouse and it could be on my iPad next time I turn it on.  Grrrrrr.  Perhaps I can sneak out to the library tomorrow to see if they have it.  Perhaps I should see if DH has an old unused Amazon card (because I know I don't).  Trying to think of a justification for buying it and I am finding it hard.  Can we afford it, sure.  Can I afford every book I want to read?  NO!
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