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Tree Bee
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A new thread for a new year (ish).
Here's our upcoming programme. All are welcome to join in.
Currently reading Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett led by Golden Key.
February - Arcanum by Simon Morden led by Sir Kevin. (The author requests we don't obtain hard copies from amazon though I believe OK on kindle.)
March - Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones led by Sarasa.
April - The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton led by Curiosity killed...
May - We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler led by Trudy Scrumptious.
June - Fathomless Riches by Richard Coles . Looking for a thread leader for this one.
July - What is Visible by Kimberly Elkins. Fineline , would you be happy to lead this one?
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Sir Kevin
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Who's in for my book? I am about a third of the way through and it is v. exciting! I plan to reread it at least once;
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I'm reading it now, and enjoying its twists and turns. Don't think I could read it twice in quick succession though.
I'm happy to do the Richard Coles if no one else wants to.
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Sir Kevin
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I have fewer than 300 pages left to go and shall contrive some questions on or before the 15th: this is a very exciting book!
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just double checking - is Arcanum ok to do on Kindle? Have a new one and very excited about reading it!
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Yes, the author said Kindle was fine (which is a Good Thing™ as I read it on my commute and the book, which I also own, is not something I want to add to my backpack of gubbins).
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Tree Bee
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As mentioned in the Read me thread, here's the forthcoming programme including We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves which I gave to daughter cb for her birthday, wonder if she'd loan it to me? ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
March - Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones led by Sarasa.
April - The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton led by Curiosity killed...
May - We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler led by Trudy Scrumptious.
June - Fathomless Riches by Richard Coles led by Sarasa.
July - What is Visible by Kimberly Elkins. Fineline ?
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Sir Kevin
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I'd like to discuss the newest book by my favourite writer, Haruki Murakami in August. I waited a long time for it to be translated from the Japanese into English, but it was worth it : the book is Colourless Tsukuru Tazaki and I purchased the hardback. Currently, I am about halfway through.
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Tree Bee
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quote:
Originally posted by Sir Kevin:
I'd like to discuss the newest book by my favourite writer, Haruki Murakami in August. I waited a long time for it to be translated from the Japanese into English, but it was worth it : the book is Colourless Tsukuru Tazaki and I purchased the hardback. Currently, I am about halfway through.
Here's a review. Anyone else up for reading this?
If so I'll add it to the programme.
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Tree Bee
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Skidding headlong into March so a heads up that our book for that month is Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. The thread and discussion will be led by Sarasa.
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Sarasa
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I'll start a thread on Howl's Moving Castle on Sunday.
In the meantime what do people tihink to reading Acts and Omissions by Catherine Fox? I just finished this recently and realy enjoyed it, though on reflection there are a few things I'm not quite sure work and would like to discuss
[Link edited to make it work. Ariel, HH]
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She's on my to read list (currently stored as an Amazon wish list for my Kindle), I'd be interested. (although I'm only 75% through Arcanum still).
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Tree Bee
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Acts and Omissions looks interesting. Shall we read it in August then?
I couldn't get your link to work Sarasa, don't know why of course. So I linked to Amazon UK in case it's a general problem.
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Sarasa
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Sorry about the link not working, I thought I'd tested it. Try this one - Acts and Omissions. August should be OK with me.
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Originally posted by Tree Bee:
I couldn't get your link to work Sarasa, don't know why of course.
It had a double http:// in it which I've now amended. So all should be well.
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Tree Bee
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Updated programme:
March - Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones led by Sarasa.
April - The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton led by Curiosity killed...
May - We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler led by Trudy Scrumptious.
June - Fathomless Riches by Richard Coles led by Sarasa.
July - What is Visible by Kimberly Elkins. Fineline ?
August - Acts and Omissions by Catherine Fox led by Sarasa.
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Tree Bee
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April's book will be The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton.
If you would like to join in put in your library reservation or bookshop order now!
The thread and discussion will be led by Curiosity killed...
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Would anyone be interested in the new Harper Lee book, Go Set A Watchman? It's currently due out on the 14th of July.
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Tree Bee
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Originally posted by Sipech:
Would anyone be interested in the new Harper Lee book, Go Set A Watchman? It's currently due out on the 14th of July.
This is going to be an interesting book to read, for sure.
In the UK the hardback is going to be £18.99. Our usual rule is to wait for a book to be available in paperback before we add it to our programme and I can't see a publication date listed yet.
So one for the future.
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I'd like to lead "The Fifth Sacred Thing", by Starhawk.
November, maybe?
Thx.
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Tree Bee
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Sure thing.
May - We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler led by Trudy Scrumptious.
June - Fathomless Riches by Richard Coles led by Sarasa.
July - What is Visible by Kimberly Elkins. Fineline ?
August - Acts and Omissions by Catherine Fox led by Sarasa.
September
October
November - The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk led by Golden Key
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Fineline
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Yes, I can lead 'What is Visible'. I've not led a discussion here before, so can I clarify what I have to do? I'm thinking it involves setting up a discussion thread maybe a week before July starts, and then making a list of questions about people's thoughts on the book, and posting them on a specific date (I'm not sure what date though).
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Fineline
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Ah, taking a look at the March and April book threads, I'm guessing 20th July is the date to post questions.
Also, I'd be up for reading the Murakami book Sir Kevin suggested - it's a book I've been planning to read.
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Tree Bee
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Originally posted by Fineline:
Ah, taking a look at the March and April book threads, I'm guessing 20th July is the date to post questions.
Also, I'd be up for reading the Murakami book Sir Kevin suggested - it's a book I've been planning to read.
Thank you Fineline, that's great.
Yes, start your thread at the beginning of July, keep an eye on its progress and encourage participation. As you say, then post your questions around the 20th of the month and keep the discussion going.
Also thanks for your comments about Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki.
If Sir Kevin is willing we could read it in September.
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Tree Bee
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Goodness, May already!
Our book for this month is We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. The thread will be led by Trudy Scrumptious.
The rest of the programme:
June - Fathomless Riches by Richard Coles led by Sarasa.
July - What is Visible by Kimberly Elkins led by Fineline.
August - Acts and Omissions by Catherine Fox led by Sarasa.
September - Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki by Haruki Murakami led by Sir Kevin (tbc)
October
November - The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk led by Golden Key.
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Tree Bee
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If you'd like to join in the book group next month, get yourself a copy of" Fathomless Riches " by Richard Coles.
The thread will be led by Sarasa.
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Tree Bee
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July's book group read will be What is Visible by Kimberly Elkins.
All are welcome to join in. The thread will be led by Fineline.
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Tree Bee
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Bumping up to prevent sinkage.
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Tree Bee
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Almost August so a reminder that our next book is Acts and Omissions by Catherine Fox. The thread will be led by Sarasa.
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Tree Bee
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It's a couple of weeks before the end of the month, but the book we have programmed for September is ' Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki ' by Haruki Murakami . Sir Kevin suggested this back in February and offered to lead the thread but no one popped up to say they would be interested in reading it.
If you would be up for discussing this book next month could you post on this thread please ?
Also we need a suggestion for October's book plus an offer to lead the discussion please.
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Sarasa
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I've never read any Murakami. so maybe this would be a good time to start.
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Originally posted by Tree Bee:
Sir Kevin suggested this back in February and offered to lead the thread but no one popped up to say they would be interested in reading it.
I did! I popped up and said I'd like to read it, and I'm popping up now to say I still want to read it. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Tree Bee
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Thank you Sarasa and Fineline, and I apologise for overlooking your post Fineline.
It's definitely in the programme as our next read then.
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May I suggest A Song for Issy Bradley for October?
This is the best book I have read so far this year, a mixture of tragedy and comedy, with (to me) very believable and likeable characters.
I'm willing to lead it.
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I heard bits of A Song for Issy Bradley when it was book of the week and would like to fill in the gaps, so I'd be interested in reading it.
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Tree Bee
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An updated programme, thanks for the contributions:
September - Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki by Haruki Murakami led by Sir Kevin.
October - A Song for Issy Bradley by Carys Bray led by North East Quine.
November - The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk led by Golden Key.
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Tree Bee
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Almost September , so if you'd like to join in the discussion next month, get yourself a copy of Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki by Haruki Murakami .
The thread is to be led by Sir Kevin.
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Tree Bee
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Is there anyone who would like to take over the administration of the ship's book group from me?
I've done it for ages, and have reached one of those points in my life when I shake things up and change things around.
The main responsibility is the organisation of the programme and overseeing the individual monthly threads.
You don't have to read each book and join in the discussion, but I have been doing this.
Some new blood, new ideas would be good I'm sure!
PM me if you have questions, or post here if you're up for it.
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Tree Bee
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Sarasa has graciously offered to take over the running of our book group.
Many thanks!
The programme we have for the next 2 months is:
October - A Song for Issy Bradley by Carys Bray led by North East Quine.
November - The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk led by Golden Key.
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Tree Bee--
![[Overused]](graemlins/notworthy.gif) for all your hard work!
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Thank you Tree Bee for all your work, and bear with me while I learn the ropes.
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Sir Kevin
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I would really like to see more than one other reader of the Murakami book. I was pleased to see it got a v. good review on Goodreads - thanks, Treebee! I have not re-read it yet but should have a start today - now if only I could remember where I put it! I really need to get rid of rather a lot of books and shelve those that remain by genre and author!
Thread should start about the 21st or so...
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As it is nearly the end of September I thought I'd flag up the reads for the next two months.
October - A Song for Issy Bradley by Carys Bray led by North East Quine.
November - The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk led by Golden Key.
Any suggestions for a Christmas read anyone? I really enjoyed A Christmas Carol last year, so much so that I've decided to read it every Christmas.
Also has anyone any ideas for next year's list? I was wondering about an oldie but goodie such as The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers. Any other suggestions?
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I'll start the Issy Bradley thread in a couple of days.
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The Nine Tailors and Strong Poison are both seasonal - Nine Tailors starts with the bellringers ringing in the New Year, Strong Poison takes place over Christmas and New Year (featuring the house party from hell).
Or if you want a novella, how about All seated on the ground by Connie Willis?
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Nine Tailors is a classic, one of Sayers' best.
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If (like me) you enjoy children's literature then two of my favourite Christmas reads are Masefield's The Box of Delights and Susan Cooper's The Dark is Rising.
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Sarasa
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I rather like the idea of reading The Box of Delights in December. it's one of those books I've always meant to read, and have never got round to. How about The Nine Tailors in January?
Any other book suggestions. I've just read Anne Tyler's A Spool of Blue Thread, but as it is fairly recent (up for the Booker Prize at present) I'm not sure if it's out in paperback yet.
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