[EN World Book Club] Suggestions & Selectors
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Alaric_Prympax
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I too hope to finished it this weekend too.
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Michael Tree
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I havn't even begun reading The Anubis Gates, though I do have it out from the library. 
I've been too madly busy with writing. I''ll try to read it by next weekend.
I've made my choice for the next book for the book club. There's been a distinct lack of swashbuckling so far, so the new book is:
Swordspoint, by Ellen Kushner.
I havn't read any of her other books, just short stories, but I've head wonderful things about this one.
I'm also choosing a second book for "extra credit."
The Warlock of Strathearn, by Christopher Whyte.
I would have chosen this as the main book, but it's from a small British publisher and not available in most bookstores. Buy.com and Amazon.com both have it though, and there's even a few cheap copies at Amazon marketplace.
Swordspoint is a fairly short book, compared to some of the others we've read here. So if you finish reading it, and want to read a good historical story with wondrous magic, pick up The Warlock of Strathearn and we'll have another little discussion on the side.
I've been too madly busy with writing. I''ll try to read it by next weekend.I've made my choice for the next book for the book club. There's been a distinct lack of swashbuckling so far, so the new book is:
Swordspoint, by Ellen Kushner.
I havn't read any of her other books, just short stories, but I've head wonderful things about this one.
I'm also choosing a second book for "extra credit."
The Warlock of Strathearn, by Christopher Whyte.
I would have chosen this as the main book, but it's from a small British publisher and not available in most bookstores. Buy.com and Amazon.com both have it though, and there's even a few cheap copies at Amazon marketplace.
Swordspoint is a fairly short book, compared to some of the others we've read here. So if you finish reading it, and want to read a good historical story with wondrous magic, pick up The Warlock of Strathearn and we'll have another little discussion on the side.
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I nominate Kirinyaga by Mike Resnick, a collection of ten fables.
Reviews are plentiful on the web. I include here a link to a sample from the first chapter instead.
It should be easy to find at any local library, and if lacking, it can easily be requested.
Reviews are plentiful on the web. I include here a link to a sample from the first chapter instead.
It should be easy to find at any local library, and if lacking, it can easily be requested.
JoeBlank
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Just a bump to see who is still participating. With email notification turned off for subscriptions, I expect many folks won't even see this.
Sam, for instance, has posted only once in the last month, and that was in a PBP game.
Who is reading Swordspoint? The discussion should begin on May 15, right?
Sam, for instance, has posted only once in the last month, and that was in a PBP game.
Who is reading Swordspoint? The discussion should begin on May 15, right?
AuroraGyps
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I read it & I'll keep my eye out for the discussion. Anybody know what's next? If no one can think of anything, I have a few ideas, but I haven't been that involved in the club, so I'll just wait in the wings just in case. 
AuroraGyps
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JoeBlank said:
Is the book club still going on? There's no new thread for Swordspoint, so I'm wondering if someone forgot or something. I'm still interested in the slub, even though I haven't partisipated in a while, I have been keeping an eye on posts.
JoeBlank
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Usually the selector starts the thread, so Michael Tree should do so. Sometimes if that person seems to be running behing, Sam will step in, but we have not heard from him in a while.
If neither of them starts it up by later today then I'll be happy to take the reins. Does anyone have email addresses for Michael or Sam? Perhaps a little nudge is in order.
If neither of them starts it up by later today then I'll be happy to take the reins. Does anyone have email addresses for Michael or Sam? Perhaps a little nudge is in order.
Michael Tree
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Sorry about the delay. I'm still in the middle of reading it, so feel free to start the thread.
JoeBlank
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Sam seems to have dropped off, as his last post was April 19, over a month ago. Since Michael Tree said he was not yet done with reading Swordspoint, I'm going to give it a little more time.
If we don't hear from Sam by the 1st of June, I'll pinch hit for him by picking the next selector and starting the Swordspoint thread. I don't mean to step on any toes, but I want the Book Club to stay active. If anyone else wants to help please say so.
Perhaps we should start a round robin method, whereby each selector appoints the next selector? Any other methods anyone can suggest?
If we don't hear from Sam by the 1st of June, I'll pinch hit for him by picking the next selector and starting the Swordspoint thread. I don't mean to step on any toes, but I want the Book Club to stay active. If anyone else wants to help please say so.
Perhaps we should start a round robin method, whereby each selector appoints the next selector? Any other methods anyone can suggest?
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