City-Data "Book Forum" Book Club (diaries, clubs, non-fiction)

[ontheroad]

Would anyone be interested in starting a monthly book club here in the Book Forum?

We'd select a few books, read them together (in cyber-space) and then discuss them in a thread.

Any takers?

[lolagranola]

In theory this sounds good! Especially because people here appear to take their thinking seriously! But in practice, I'm not sure I would co-operate in reading a book I wasn't terribly enthusiastic with...this is part of my problem with my current IRL book club!

Put me down for a good solid MAYBE

[Tricky D]

True, it depends on the books being read.
And if I got them or not.

[ontheroad]

Yup, true, even IRL Book Clubs the terrors of choosing the next meetings book can be as treacherous as the storm that hit here last night.

So, how about some book suggestions from those in contempation?

Originally Posted by lolagranola

In theory this sounds good! Especially because people here appear to take their thinking seriously! But in practice, I'm not sure I would co-operate in reading a book I wasn't terribly enthusiastic with...this is part of my problem with my current IRL book club!

Put me down for a good solid MAYBE

[BlueWillowPlate]

lol lolagranola

I would be up for it, OTR.

Here are a few favorite books I've enjoyed:

* Suite Francaise - Irene Nemirovsky
* Prodigal Summer - Barbara Kingsolver
* Five Quarters of the Orange - Joanne Harris
* To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee
* The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger
* Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
* The Power Of One - Bryce Courtenay
* Cloud Atlas - David Mitchell
* Cider House Rules - John Irving
* Water For Elephants - Sara Gruen
* The Stone Diaries - Carol Shields
* The Once and Future King - T. H. White
* Watership Down - Richard Adams
* Jitterbug Perfume - Tom Robbins
* Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha - Roddy Doyle

[BlueWillowPlate]

lol lolagranola

I would be up for it, OTR.

Here are a few favorite books I've enjoyed:

* Suite Francaise - Irene Nemirovsky
* Prodigal Summer - Barbara Kingsolver
* Five Quarters of the Orange - Joanne Harris
* To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee
* The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger
* Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
* The Power Of One - Bryce Courtenay
* Cloud Atlas - David Mitchell
* Cider House Rules - John Irving
* Water For Elephants - Sara Gruen
* The Stone Diaries - Carol Shields
* The Once and Future King - T. H. White
* Watership Down - Richard Adams
* Jitterbug Perfume - Tom Robbins
* Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha - Roddy Doyle

[lilypad]

What about nonfiction?

[ontheroad]

Some good suggestions, cil.

And nothing wrong with having both fiction and non-fiction. Any good suggestions, lilypad?

[tigerlily]

I've never joined a book club, but I'd be willing to give it a try. I've read several Cil mentioned. How about any of Ian McEwan's books? OTR - thanks for the suggestion.

[BlueWillowPlate]

Originally Posted by tigerlily

How about any of Ian McEwan's books? OTR - thanks for the suggestion.

Yes, McEwan is a great idea--and yes, OTR, I second tigerlily's thank you.