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Nominate a Book of the Month for March

Post Number:#1  Postby Scott » 18 Jan 2008, 19:27

The February book of the month is Shadow of the Cross by Carolyn Garriott. This thread is for nomination for the March book of the month.

Please, only one nomination per person.

Try to think not of a book that you particularly would like, but rather a book that would be good to read as a group.

I'll take nominations throughout the rest of January. I'll post a thread to vote on the nominations on February 1st.

Thanks,
Scott

Update: Nominations for March are now closed. You can vote for the March book of the month in the this thread.
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Post Number:#2  Postby knightss » 18 Jan 2008, 21:09

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

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Post Number:#3  Postby onewrite » 21 Jan 2008, 05:15

It's like looking into a mirror and truly seeing yourself and all you are made of and all earthly things pertaining to you. It's like reviewing and understanding the fallen state you are in due to the debacle of the first man, Adam.
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Re: The hell to self knowledge?

Post Number:#4  Postby Scott » 21 Jan 2008, 12:16

onewrite wrote:It's like looking into a mirror and truly seeing yourself and all you are made of and all earthly things pertaining to you. It's like reviewing and understanding the fallen state you are in due to the debacle of the first man, Adam.

Are you commenting on my signature? If so, that would be better put in the off-topic section.

About the link in your second post, which I removed, are you trying to nominate the book AMERICA, AND RELIGION by Geraldine Lewis?

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Post Number:#5  Postby sleepydumpling » 21 Jan 2008, 14:58

I think I'll nominate something contemporary and a little lighter just for a change. What about Wicked by Gregory Maguire?
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Post Number:#6  Postby onewrite » 21 Jan 2008, 21:52

This is one of those, "from the heart books". The author tells it like it is in her own words, but with love and grace. I took this book on vacation and couldn't put it down. Now it stays on my coffee table so I can refer to it often. In this day of secularism and political correctness, this book is a breath of fresh air. It leaves you wanting more.

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Post Number:#7  Postby saracen77 » 22 Jan 2008, 11:29

How about Ubik, by Philip K. Dick.

Started reading, got totally lost, and stopped,so would be good to have some more people along for the ride to put me straight!
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Post Number:#8  Postby onewrite » 22 Jan 2008, 17:23

Yes Scott, I was attempting to nominate the book, America and Religion by Geraldine Lewis.

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Post Number:#9  Postby CassieXO » 24 Jan 2008, 18:19

sleepydumpling wrote:I think I'll nominate something contemporary and a little lighter just for a change. What about Wicked by Gregory Maguire?


I've read wicked,
not one of my favorites, but a good book.
It would be a good discussion book.
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Post Number:#10  Postby avidlistener » 26 Jan 2008, 00:19

I just joined, so stop me if you have all read this one: Good Omens-The nice and accurate prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Gaiman is really imaginative and this one looks pretty funny.

Just a thought.

Oh yeah, I've read Wicked too. I agree with Cassie--not my fav, but would be interesting to discuss.
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Post Number:#11  Postby blushingmilk » 01 Feb 2008, 06:26

sleepydumpling wrote:I think I'll nominate something contemporary and a little lighter just for a change. What about Wicked by Gregory Maguire?


Ive read Wicked as well...I didn't much like it, and I wanted to sooo much cos I love the Wizard of Oz and a dark strange perspective sounded perfect. But no magic (oh the irony).



The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield - I did it in another book club and it stimulated a lot of discussion, and a lot of questions! the writing style snatches some points from Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, which are both referenced throughout the book.

It's a book about books, I cant rave enough!
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A Feast For crows

Post Number:#12  Postby lost_wolf5690 » 07 Feb 2008, 16:14

I would nominate A Feast for Crosw by George R.R. Martin as book of the month for march.
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