Book club

Arthur Dent · 06-10-2002, 01:16 PM

As I was in the library this weekend looking for something to read on my daily commute, I realized I tend to read all the same type of books. Sci-fi, horror, techno-thriller, etc. Think it's time to expand my horizons again and read some different stuff. So, I'm actually going to go through that "What are you reading" thread and look for some good suggestions.

But, I also had another idea. A book club. Basicly, everyone who's interested would join in and every few weeks someone would get to pick the book that the whole group would read and then discuss. Could be a thread about the book, or we could get together somewhere for drinks and talk in person about the book. Everyone would eventually get a chance to pick which book everyone would read, so that we would all be exposed to different types of books.

Anybody think this is a good idea?

Hey Ladi · 06-10-2002, 02:31 PM

It sounds like a nice idea, I'm just too much of a lazy-ass to try to finish reading a book in a week... (probably not a month either) :disappointed:

LZMF1 · 06-10-2002, 03:34 PM

nope.......like ladi, i am too lazy a sack o'shit to read selected books.

Keyser Soze · 06-10-2002, 03:35 PM

Magazine club?

LZMF1 · 06-10-2002, 03:36 PM

pamphlet/brochure club?

Keyser Soze · 06-10-2002, 03:38 PM

Webzine club?

Hey Ladi · 06-10-2002, 03:38 PM

cereal box club!

IkeaBoy · 06-10-2002, 03:49 PM

Quote:Webzine club?

Finallly, OTL will get some hits.

I guess I'd be willing to experiment with this.

Paper Boy · 06-10-2002, 07:09 PM

this would be interesting as long as it didn't require reading any sci-fi or horror books. unfortunately, i'm busy the day of the group discussion so i think discussing it a thread would be best.

Arthur Dent · 06-10-2002, 07:09 PM

OK, so my thinly veiled attempt to get a bunch of people together for drinks isn't getting much enthusiasm....
how about a movie of the week club? :crackhead: :lol:

IkeaBoy · 06-10-2002, 09:02 PM

Quote:how about a movie of the week club?

Are you saying that movie watchers aren't as cultured as them book readers? Only if the MotW is on cable I guess I can join, make that basic cable.

Galt · 06-10-2002, 11:59 PM

I'm reading "Understanding Financial Statements" now. Pretty entertaining.

LZMF1 · 06-11-2002, 12:37 AM

Quote:OK, so my thinly veiled attempt to get a bunch of people together for drinks isn't getting much enthusiasm....
how about a movie of the week club?

AHA!!!!!! you just said the magic word, DRINKS!!! why didn't you say that in the 1st place?

Buttmunch · 06-11-2002, 01:52 AM

Well, I'll be the weirdo.

I'd love to have a book club.

AD, I think you should let this idea sit and develop before you admit defeat.

Cretins.

Arthur Dent · 06-11-2002, 02:17 PM

Offers still out there if there is more interest.

IkeaBoy · 06-11-2002, 02:55 PM

Well Arthur so far you have myself, Paper and Butt ready and willing.

Arthur Dent · 06-11-2002, 03:17 PM

Quote:Well Arthur so far you have myself, Paper and Butt ready and willing.

I think you should re-read Paper's post. He forgot the sarcasm tags.

It's a start. I just think the more people involved, the more opinions you get and the more interesting it is.

Spitfire · 06-11-2002, 06:44 PM

I've been reading some crazy shit lately...Isreal Regardi: tree of life, Hermetic texts and philosophy, etc.

You are all welcome to read them with me...

HA! that will happen.... Undecided

:crackhead:

Arthur, try some Tom Robbins for a bit of the unusual...I'd recommend either Skinny Legs & All or Fierce Invalids from Hot Climates

Maynard · 06-11-2002, 06:51 PM

Maybe we could just pick one thread a week to read and discuss that over drinks.

LZMF1 · 06-11-2002, 07:21 PM

Quote:Maybe we could just pick one thread a week to read and discuss that over drinks

that'll work....