People were interested (see below) so here is a list of the chosen and their chosen . . .

2004

November: fatmanintweed: Vernon God Little
December: madfish: American Gods

2005

January: Chapman Baxter: Lucky Jim
February: fried_gold: The Miracle Strain
March: Raven: The Penultimate Truth
April: Philz: Never Hit a Jellyfish with a Spade
May: pick-puff-pickle: The Stars My Destination
June: Month Off
July/August Special: Lazlo Woodbine: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Future

Ade
vixta
winger
Julie
Ingram
Hobbes
SkipToTheEnd
the_vicki_monster
Kris
kitty_b_wonderful
Igmeister
sweetbutinsane
sugarbum
jem
Sir_Robin_the_brave
maian

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Original post:

Anyone out there interested in taking part in a reading group?

There was one running on the old boards and it seemed to work quite well so is there anyone out there who would be interested in taking part in one again?

Post here if you are interested!

I would but I have a massive list already of stuff I want to read I will always read the thread though to get some recommendations in case I get bored of King

Sounds like a good idea.

I'd be interested

what does it invovle (besides reading )

A bit of writing

Basically someone nominates a book, people are then given a few weeks to read it, and then a thread is started where people post their thoughts and discuss the book if they wish too.

Last time around the books included:

Nineteen Eighty-Four
I Am Legend
London Fields
One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest

I’ve no idea what will come up this time around!

sounds good, count me in

Can people dip in and out when they see a book they fancy reading?

Yeah, sure, I doubt I'll be able to read every book myself anyway - I certainly didn't last time

I'd be interested. But I already have a large metaphorical pile of books on my to-read list, so I might dip in and out depending on the title.

I'd like to do it.

I'd totally be up for it, sounds like a really interesting idea.

Okay, well there seems to be some interest so I've leave it build for a couple more names and then I'll sort something out.

count me in. i always seem to lose interest in reading so this might be a good idea.

Ooh i love reading books. count me in.

Yes please ...count me in!

I'm in

Right, so by my reckoning we have:

Me
fatmanintweed
Rav
madfish
Chapman Baxter
Hieroglyphic Puppy
sean_ofthedead
fried_gold
shiny gem
Philz and
The Phantom

As it’s the first day of the month I’ll see if we can get something going shortly.

Note to self – should have done this last week . . .

Should anyone else wish to sign up, now that we are under way, please post your names below!

oh oh pick me pick me...I wanna read

"sign me up, I volunteer"

Got my copy of Vernon God Little this afternoon, will start reading it shortly.

New list of folks:

Me
fatmanintweed
Rav
madfish
Chapman Baxter
Hieroglyphic Puppy
sean_ofthedead
fried_gold
shiny gem
Philz
The Phantom
pick-puff-pickle and
Lee

i'm going to check the library tomorrow. looks good from the amazon thing.

i ordered a copy from amazon this morning, will start reading soon as i get it

i wanna join in but i don't know if i have time
how big is this book?

277 pages. You could read that in a month, couldn't you? Or are you one of those people who have lives?

No, i have no life. i don't know where the time goes.
Count me in though. i'm gonna make the effort.

I'm defo up for this reading group but may have to skip this book as I'm still trying to finish Brick Lane.

Well, you have until the end of the month to try and read it!

The In Crowd:

Me
fatmanintweed
Rav
madfish
Chapman Baxter
Hieroglyphic Puppy
sean_ofthedead
fried_gold
shiny gem
Philz
The Phantom
pick-puff-pickle
Lee and
Lazlo Woodbine

i checked in the library and they're going to get it in the next few days. apparently it was last year's booker prize winner.

I'm gonna try and pick this up later, so count me in

Started reading VGL this evening and managed over 40 pages in one sitting - which is quite a bit for me so it must be good!

I have a short atten. . . what was I talking about?

Oh, look - wrestling!

Look! There's Madonna!

i bought the book today
certainly looks like a worthwhile read.

mine arrived in the post yesterday, gonna start reading it on the train in an hour or so

got mine from the library today. brand new copy. shall start reading soon!

I've just got my copy; it has entered a stacking system and will be read before the end of the month.

Hi there...I know that it may be a little late but can I join your reading gang...I pruhomise to be good. Really I do.


JJM

No worries, it's open to anyone who is interested - people don't have to "join" by any set date

Too kind. Time to get reading then.

JJM

i'm planning on grabbing the book this weekend so dont worry i'm a fast reader i'll catch up no probs!!! Seriously... i't took me like 2 days to read my last book... and no it wasn't run spot run before you ask!!!

Argh, i'v eonly read 5 pages and am alread loving it, but keeping having to read various books for college instead. I don't suppose there is gonna be a film out beofre the end of the month is there?

After my initial quick start I've had bugger all time to sit down and read over the last week so I've only just made it to about page 100 - it's no reflection on the book at all, which is excellent, just on my lazy arse reading style

im roughly half way through and im really enjoying this book so far, great choice

i'm at about page 150. can't wait to see what happens :)

Ooh, ooh! I already bought this book months ago at my brother's recommend!

I've just finished reading a book, so I will get cracking straight away if it's not
too late to join in...? When are thoughts/views/comments due for posting?

Edit: Okay, ignore that, just seen the locked discussion thread.... duhhh! What a Joey!

anyone can join in, if you read the book. the discussion thread won't open until the end of the month anyway, still got a couple of weeks! i've finished now. very good :)

Fucken great.

Just started yesterday, only read about four pages, but it was late, and I fell asleep!
But it grabbed my interest, that's the main thing, gonna log off now and get readin'!