tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3653399946058845847..comments2024-03-29T02:43:11.575-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: BOOK CLUB DAY!Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77630237741238533362013-08-27T13:27:58.345-04:002013-08-27T13:27:58.345-04:00Our club is starting Sept. with Breaking Free by D...Our club is starting Sept. with Breaking Free by Denis Hickey. It's a travel book but a memoir so it's got a personal touch. Looks great, I cracked it to see if I would like it! He's got another book to follow out soon so we can do both. His info at http://www.breakingfree-thebooks.com/, I never have read one like this at Club, so I hope it works!Amie Loutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9430523343862410022013-08-12T15:07:32.580-04:002013-08-12T15:07:32.580-04:00Reine, I don't OWN a computer so a free Kindle...Reine, I don't OWN a computer so a free Kindle application doesn't help me. I use the Internet computers at the library so I can't download anything. Even if I did, it wouldn't be there next time I used a computer. I can always check the book (Rhys Bowen's latest) out from the library. It's probably not on C.D. I have a lot of her books at home to read including Royal Blood and Naughty in Nice.Michelle Fidlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10285519745590239008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54797599564813381382013-08-09T14:48:35.435-04:002013-08-09T14:48:35.435-04:00I read a lot but haven't done book clubs; have...I read a lot but haven't done book clubs; have trouble keep up with on-line groups, and spending an evening - not likely. I need to have the book fresh in my mind in order discuss it, and since I just finished reading "Top Chef," I buzzed through the list - interesting. As for the other books, the questions are intriguing, and I'll add them to my list, although I'm still not set up with an e-reader.Sue Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06112076613036112522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13431006909284553092013-08-09T14:47:56.008-04:002013-08-09T14:47:56.008-04:00I read a lot but haven't done book clubs; have...I read a lot but haven't done book clubs; have trouble keep up with on-line groups, and spending an evening - not likely. I need to have the book fresh in my mind in order discuss it, and since I just finished reading "Top Chef," I buzzed through the list - interesting. As for the other books, the questions are intriguing, and I'll add them to my list, although I'm still not set up with an e-reader. Sue Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06112076613036112522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7675428259599646962013-08-09T13:24:22.567-04:002013-08-09T13:24:22.567-04:00My book club is eclectic, reading fiction and non-...My book club is eclectic, reading fiction and non-fiction, but we all like mysteries and thrillers. Two of the most memorable discussions were the ones involving Dorothy Sayers' Gaudy Night and Julia's In the Bleak Midwinter.<br /><br />The Gaudy Night discussion was interesting as you could clearly distinguish those who were familiar with Sayers and the sensibilities of the times. For those not so, they found it bewildering and annoying.<br /><br />Julia's In the Bleak Midwinter provoked the most lively discussion we've had! After all, the book group is primarily Episcopalian.<br />Many couldn't believe Clare would ever be allowed to become a priest. Several were formerly associated with the military, and found the details about what would be allowed to a West Point cadet were inaccurate. Others were perfectly happy with a willing suspension of disbelief in regard to fiction or with the social justice issues, especially in conjunction with the church. Lively, indeed!<br /><br /><br /> theythey fo stitchkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386818613507497168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59273789860414233432013-08-09T12:41:00.680-04:002013-08-09T12:41:00.680-04:00I've never been in a book club mainly because ...I've never been in a book club mainly because I want to read what I want to read when I want to read it. I had to read certain things for work for so many years that now that I am retired it is all fun reading, including all the Reds!!Gramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027824918114690029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27891805389879174782013-08-09T11:50:09.515-04:002013-08-09T11:50:09.515-04:00Hank, Lucy, I discovered Bel Canto in my to-read s...Hank, Lucy, I discovered Bel Canto in my to-read shelves that I've been cleaning out, so I guess it must move to the top of the list--after I finish the JK Rowling AND Through the Evil Days!<br /><br />Reine, lovely story. My daughter and I constantly share books. I can't begin to imagine how you must miss yours...<br /><br />I've never belonged to a book club, but have spoken to quite a few. Mostly fun, but I did have one quite obstreperous lady when I spoke to a group in SF last winter. She kept saying that I couldn't possibly be qualified to write British books, and whenever anyone else tried to speak she interrupted to say it more emphatically. <br /><br />Sometimes you really wish you could say what you think!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519514786198185277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52142768269512159582013-08-09T01:35:09.475-04:002013-08-09T01:35:09.475-04:00Michelle, you can download a free Kindle, Barnes &...Michelle, you can download a free Kindle, Barnes & Noble, or Audible app (among others) to your computer and listen to or read on your computer. You don't need an external device for that.<br /><br />You can download the free Audible app from the Amazon website. <br />Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-106796531911676262013-08-08T21:36:34.837-04:002013-08-08T21:36:34.837-04:00What a good day! I downloaded Bitches of Brooklyn,...What a good day! I downloaded Bitches of Brooklyn, printed out a key lime cupcake recipe. . . what more could I want? Our neighborhood branch library has a mystery book discussion group. I have thought about joining, but it seems like every month when it meets I have a schedule conflict. Someday.Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5142667941775866222013-08-08T20:55:56.215-04:002013-08-08T20:55:56.215-04:00Is there a special place to sign up to possibly wi...Is there a special place to sign up to possibly win Bitches of Brooklyn? I would love to win this book and send it to my friend who lives IN Brooklyn. :) I loved the postings in this forum tonight. So good. <br />Thank you.ceblainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192522179238414380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48898839069434277562013-08-08T20:50:03.669-04:002013-08-08T20:50:03.669-04:00Our neighborhood book club does not normally do a ...Our neighborhood book club does not normally do a meal unless it is at Christmas time. What we do is have all kinds of finger foods/appetizers/usually veggies and fruit related, then after the book discussion we have pastry and tea or coffee. Throughout the book club meeting, we all sip on wine, or something else prepared or offered by the hostess that month. <br /><br />Our December meeting has snacks and wine and whatever else anyone would like to drink, and after the book discussion, and doing a gift exchange, we do a MAKE YOUR OWN ICE CREAM SUNDAE dessert. Everyone brings a couple of ice cream toppings, including fresh fruit, whipped cream, nuts, etc. and we all make our sundaes to our tastes. Fun times at book club!!!ceblainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192522179238414380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13764735781795919432013-08-08T19:13:19.117-04:002013-08-08T19:13:19.117-04:00Larry, that's a lovely tradition you started. ...Larry, that's a lovely tradition you started. I think most of us writers love talking to book clubs--it's a real treat to chat with people who've read the book, and have questions and comments that I never anticipated!<br /><br />Pat, LOL, you do have to be a little flexible to join and enjoy a book club!<br /><br />Michelle, yeah, the one thing no one wants is to take the fun out of reading. But sometimes the questions in the back of a book can stimulate a good discussion. Mostly the publishers of cozy mysteries don't seem to use them, so I do the questions anyway and post them on my website.Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54270450635054923892013-08-08T17:24:39.753-04:002013-08-08T17:24:39.753-04:00Lisa, yes, I think Julia and I both mean M.J. Rose...Lisa, yes, I think Julia and I both mean M.J. Rose's Authorbuzz which I'm trying for the first time with this book.<br /><br />I've certainly been deluged with entries for my contest for a signed book so it must work well.Rhys Bowennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23344103793060679362013-08-08T16:46:09.636-04:002013-08-08T16:46:09.636-04:00The only book clubs I've belonged to have been...The only book clubs I've belonged to have been the kind that you order books from. I think I'd like to eat some Stouffers' macaroni and cheese at a bookclub or meet at the cafe in Barnes & Noble and drink a Cafe Mocha and eat cheesecake.<br /><br />Too bad I can't take advantage of the free downloads but I don't own a computer or other device so I can't do Audible, etc. If the book was on C.D., I'd grab a copy!<br /><br />I'm a picky reader and mainly read cozy mysteries although I do accumulate other types of books. I'm not too crazy about reading a book that I otherwise wouldn't have, as lots of you have mentioned above. I probably wouldn't like the book. I have noticed more books with book club questions in them and it reminds me of being back in school in English class! Kind of scary. I was never too crazy about those analyzing questions. I guess I'd be lost and wouldn't know how to answer the questions at a book club.Michelle Fidlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10285519745590239008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7961496695882344252013-08-08T15:31:19.425-04:002013-08-08T15:31:19.425-04:00I've never belonged to a book club but was inv...I've never belonged to a book club but was invited to several when my first book came out. Every time there'd be at least one woman who didn't believe characters like the ones in my book existed (hard-drinking, profane, permanently horny). I don't know what kind of sheltered life they lived, but other members of the group would always steer them straight. The best response was when one woman said "Do I know guys like this? Hell, I married one."<br />My favorite book club meeting though, was when the local library hired me to run their club one night. The group had read my book when a friend of mine was choosing for them and liked it and suggested to the library that they'd like to have me visit the group. I chose a friend's novel that I wanted to read anyway and we had a great discussion. One of the librarians said she'd never heard that much laughter come out of the club. A couple of months later the friend whose book we read was a guest of the group and it became a bit of a tradition, reading a local author's book and having them as a guest a couple of months later.Larry Gaspernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13672219257265503392013-08-08T14:45:14.406-04:002013-08-08T14:45:14.406-04:00I downloaded Heirs and Graces lst evening, Rhys! I...I downloaded Heirs and Graces lst evening, Rhys! I love it!<br />I just downloaded Bitches from Broolyn. Rosemary, on my Kindle!<br />I have never belonged to a book club, but it does sound interesting!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11577800842379365136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79236588698615537912013-08-08T14:10:52.401-04:002013-08-08T14:10:52.401-04:00I wish I had time to join a book club. I'm lu...I wish I had time to join a book club. I'm lucky if I can steal enough moments to actually read a book in one month, much less meeting with a group to discuss it! But I always read the thought-provoking questions at the end of the books and ponder them in my head, if that counts.Lauren Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38558945919271184962013-08-08T13:49:35.855-04:002013-08-08T13:49:35.855-04:00I don't have much book club experience. When w...I don't have much book club experience. When we lived along a lake in Minnesota one of our neighbors invited me to her club meeting at her house. She provided dinner and wine and probably over a dozen ladies came. I read the book, which was by a MN author, so was prepared to discuss. Unfortunately the 2 ladies who had picked the book also ran the discussion and quashed any comments that didn't agree with their opinions. So mentally I said to hell with this! No more book club for me. My younger sister was in a book club in Salt Lake, so tried to start one when she moved back to Texas out in the boonies. It didn't last too long. Two of the ladies refused to read anything heavy; never mind that someone different picked out the book to read each month. My favorite book club of all time was the one on Malcolm in the Middle: the women showed up to drink and no one read the books!Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80249535935902387732013-08-08T12:17:23.223-04:002013-08-08T12:17:23.223-04:00Lisa, I have found the same thing to be true. A co...Lisa, I have found the same thing to be true. A couple women in the librarian book club always seem to forget that we're talking about fiction, something made up. They get very angry/upset/hurt/nostalgic about character actions. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2008512377037809682013-08-08T12:09:32.035-04:002013-08-08T12:09:32.035-04:00Whoops...might be hard to understand. First senten...Whoops...might be hard to understand. First sentence should be:<br /><br /> ...it was only after it disbanded that I REALIZED THAT as a writer my take on booksLisa Alberhttp://lisaalber.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68860013147120967452013-08-08T12:07:18.143-04:002013-08-08T12:07:18.143-04:00Here's a question for Rhys and Julia: What do ...Here's a question for Rhys and Julia: What do you mean exactly by "an author buzz going out to book clubs"? I immediately thought of M.J. Rose's Author Buzz service. Is that what you mean?<br /><br />How do you even get hooked into all the book clubs that are out there? (Curious about this because of my debut mystery--yay!--coming out next year.)<br /><br />I was in a book club for ages, and it was only after it disbanded that as a writer my take on books often differs from nonwriters. In some ways, I'm more forgiving. Like when we discussed a book everyone hated because they couldn't connect to the characters. I didn't hate the book--I could see what the author was doing. So I pointed out that their disconnection might be because the book was written in omniscient voice. Then we discussed why the author might have chosen this method. That was a great discussion. Wish I could remember the book...Lisa Alberhttp://www.lisaalber.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81445220746472748182013-08-08T11:54:59.687-04:002013-08-08T11:54:59.687-04:00We had a great discussion of Jane Eyre in February...We had a great discussion of Jane Eyre in February, and then read "Flight of Gemma Hardy" a few months later. it was fabulous. We knit while talking, so not much snacks. I'd love to be the person who suggests the book club questions, that sounds like fun!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252120316247908686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28007866157539235052013-08-08T11:49:52.106-04:002013-08-08T11:49:52.106-04:00Every book club I have been invited to serves wine...Every book club I have been invited to serves wine, and lots of it! And usually some yummy high-fat hot appetizer...<br /><br />The last group, who invited me to talk about Speaking of Murder, seemed to really want to talk about what it means to be a Quaker! My protagonist's Quakerism is really in the background, although it does inform her character and some of her conflicts. We spent quite a lot of time on the tenets of my own spiritual home.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61180698973009807302013-08-08T11:40:26.555-04:002013-08-08T11:40:26.555-04:00These suggestions make me want to start a bookclub...These suggestions make me want to start a bookclub now. Never been in one but these sound like good suggestions.Deb Forbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477284753513431280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46464953908037023392013-08-08T11:35:27.860-04:002013-08-08T11:35:27.860-04:00I think our group's most memorable discussion ...I think our group's most memorable discussion was THE HISTORY OF LOVE. None of us understood it very well and we tried to figure it out together.CindyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161939737925672110noreply@blogger.com