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[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] Re: May Book Nominations

terwilleger — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:35:46 GMT

Author: terwilleger
Post subject: Re: May Book Nominations
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:35 pm

The Monkey Wrench Gang Edward Abby.
at least 1 each copy of 3 editions at the libary.

rating: 50,000,000 stars from anyone who is looking to take down the man 1 wooden stake at a time.

Review:
"Excellent high adventure." -- -- Playboy
Description:
Ed Abbey called The Monkey Wrench Gang, his 1975 novel, a "comic extravaganza." Some readers have remarked that the book is more a comic book than a real novel, and it's true that reading this incendiary call to protect the American wilderness requires more than a little of the old willing suspension of disbelief. The story centers on Vietnam veteran George Washington Hayduke III, who returns to the desert to find his beloved canyons and rivers threatened by industrial development. On a rafting trip down the Colorado River, Hayduke joins forces with feminist saboteur Bonnie Abbzug, wilderness guide Seldom Seen Smith, and billboard torcher Doc Sarvis, M.D., and together they wander off to wage war on the big yellow machines, on dam builders and road builders and strip miners. As they do, his characters voice Abbey's concerns about wilderness preservation ("Hell of a place to lose a cow," Smith thinks to himself while roaming through the canyonlands of southern Utah. "Hell of a place to lose your heart. Hell of a place... to lose. Period"). Moving from one improbable situation to the next, packing more adventure into the space of a few weeks than most real people do in a lifetime, the motley gang puts fear into the hearts of their enemies, laughing all the while. It's comic, yes, and required reading for anyone who has come to love the desert.

352 pp

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] Re: May Book Nominations

sparrowhawk — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:31:26 GMT

Author: sparrowhawk
Post subject: Re: May Book Nominations
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:31 pm

I highly recommend it!

“The Great Escape” by Paul Brickhill
~300 pages
5/5 stars, 55 customer reviews
Available in paperback
3 copies in the library
3 audio CDs of the book also available at the library

A book that describes the real-life escape of 76 POWs from a maximum security German POW camp during WWII. Many were recaptured, but some were not. It also describes their previous escape efforts and goes into great detail of how they were able to make what they needed (forged papers, tools for digging, etc.). Reading about the huge efforts that went into all of this is amazing--I was amazed that mankind can be so resourceful and patient. I'm not sure I could be!

Wikipedia: "The Great Escape is an autobiographical account by Paul Brickhill about the mass escape from the German prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III for British and Commonwealth airmen. Though Brickhill himself did not escape, he did record the events."

The book was turned into a movie, which I have always liked, but I loved the more detail that the book had about this main escape and others. A really great book!

[Announcements] March Meeting

Frank — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:37:42 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: March Meeting
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:37 pm

So the date is March 31; the time is 7pm.

Any hosting volunteers?

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] May Book Nominations

Frank — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:36:27 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: May Book Nominations
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:36 pm

Nominations time!

The crucial pieces of information we want are:

1. Title and Author
2. Description
3. Length
4. Hardcover only?
5. Top Amazon review value and average review value
6. Availability in local libraries

Also, to try to select books that are more appropriate to the book club, we could use information such as:

* Availability of discussion guides
* Existence of other book clubs that read the book
* The title appears on college reading lists

These new items are aimed at trying to get books that lend themselves to discussion. If we all read the greatest book in the world but it's so straightforward that the only thing we can think to say about it at the meeting is that we all agree it's the greatest book in the world, that's rather lame. We would just like to put the "book" back in "Book Club" a bit.

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] Re: April Book Nominations

Frank — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:15:12 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: Re: April Book Nominations
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:15 pm

Snow crash wins.

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

Frank — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:10:29 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:10 pm

Pizza orders are closed. See you guys tonight.

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

Frank — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:30:39 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:30 pm

Boo. I hope Norah feels better soon.

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

pudgy groundhog — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:16:01 GMT

Author: pudgy groundhog
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:16 pm

I don't think I'll be able to make it, so scratch my pizza order. Bummed to miss it. Next time!

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

Frank — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:08:03 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:08 pm

I keep stamps in my wallet. Remind me when I'm there.

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

blackwolf — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:20:00 GMT

Author: blackwolf
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:20 pm

If anyone has a stamp could they bring it? I need to mail something and am not sure if I will be able to get to the post office in time to buy one.

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] Re: April Book Nominations

gadgetgrl — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:48:24 GMT

Author: gadgetgrl
Post subject: Re: April Book Nominations
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:48 pm

"Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson
~440 pages
4/5 stars, 538 customer reviews
Available paperback, hardcover, audio
Available at library (8 copies + audio)

Amazon.com Review
From the opening line of his breakthrough cyberpunk novel Snow Crash, Neal Stephenson plunges the reader into a not-too-distant future. It is a world where the Mafia controls pizza delivery, the United States exists as a patchwork of corporate-franchise city-states, and the Internet--incarnate as the Metaverse--looks something like last year's hype would lead you to believe it should. Enter Hiro Protagonist--hacker, samurai swordsman, and pizza-delivery driver. When his best friend fries his brain on a new designer drug called Snow Crash and his beautiful, brainy ex-girlfriend asks for his help, what's a guy with a name like that to do? He rushes to the rescue. A breakneck-paced 21st-century novel, Snow Crash interweaves everything from Sumerian myth to visions of a postmodern civilization on the brink of collapse. Faster than the speed of television and a whole lot more fun, Snow Crash is the portrayal of a future that is bizarre enough to be plausible. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

Frank — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:03:14 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:03 pm

The weather the rest of today doesn't look terrible. I say we still hold the meeting. If you don't feel safe driving around, don't feel obligated to come. (However, if you signed up for pizza, please retract your order by 5pm).

See you guys there!

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

pudgy groundhog — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:47:17 GMT

Author: pudgy groundhog
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:47 am

Now it's looking like I might not be able to make it (Norah is sick). I'll confirm for sure by this afternoon.

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

blackwolf — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:41:16 GMT

Author: blackwolf
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:41 pm

I am also in and two slices of meat or grandma or cheese.

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

pudgy groundhog — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:34:46 GMT

Author: pudgy groundhog
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:34 pm

Is there a contingency plan in case of bad weather?

So far I'm in -- two slices of meat (or whatever makes it work out even).

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

MRose812 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:43:33 GMT

Author: MRose812
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:43 pm

I will be there! I will have mushroom, please - two slices is fine

(If no one wants mushroom, I'll eat anything, so feel free to add me to any other total.)

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

gadgetgrl — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:58:17 GMT

Author: gadgetgrl
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:58 pm

I'll finally be able to make it again!

I'll take 2 slices of veggie w/ backup of cheese.

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

sparrowhawk — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:38:46 GMT

Author: sparrowhawk
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:38 pm

I'll be there! I'll take 2 slices of cheese or I'd do pepperoni otherwise.

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

Frank — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:26:08 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:26 pm

Looks like we are meeting at Daniela's place.

Book club is 7pm on Wednesday, February 24.

If you are coming, please post in this thread so I can get a head count. If you are bringing guest(s), include that information too.

If you would like pizza, please include in your post how many slices and of what kind, from the following list. I'll do my best to satisfy everyone's request.

* Meat Pizza
* Vegetable Pizza
* Mushroom Pizza
* Cheese Pizza
* Grandpa (Grandma Margherita) Pizza

Thanks.

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

MRose812 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:33:59 GMT

Author: MRose812
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:33 pm

Frank wrote:

It'd be great if you made it!

I got the book, so it's looking good! See you soon!

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

Frank — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:10:27 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:10 pm

It'd be great if you made it!

[Suggestion Box] Re: view active topics

blackwolf — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:56:54 GMT

Author: blackwolf
Post subject: Re: view active topics
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:56 pm

Thank you!

[Suggestion Box] Re: view active topics

Frank — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:43:54 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: Re: view active topics
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 1:43 pm

Thanks for the heads-up. Looks like the phpBB3 upgrade I did a while back changed the settings (before, all forums had that option enabled by default; now, the admin has to enable it for forums).

I've enabled it for all these forums. Hopefully it will start to work now.

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

MRose812 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:03:04 GMT

Author: MRose812
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:03 am

Okay - I want to come! It's on my calendar

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] Re: The Art of Racing in the Rain

pudgy groundhog — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:50:02 GMT

Author: pudgy groundhog
Post subject: Re: The Art of Racing in the Rain
Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:50 pm

It was a very quick read, which is nice. I think it's very well written too with a mix of funny, sad, and poignant.

[Suggestion Box] view active topics

blackwolf — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:30:46 GMT

Author: blackwolf
Post subject: view active topics
Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:30 pm

That button doesn't seem to work. I know that there were a few posts over the weekend but when i click that link it comes up as "no threads" - even if I go back to threads over the last 2 weeks.

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] Re: The Art of Racing in the Rain

sparrowhawk — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:32:12 GMT

Author: sparrowhawk
Post subject: Re: The Art of Racing in the Rain
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:32 am

I am reading it now and quickly moving through it, which is rare for me. I couldn't put it down this morning! It has made me cry, too, which is also unusual for a book. It is very well written.

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

sparrowhawk — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:31:14 GMT

Author: sparrowhawk
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:31 am

The year is 2010. The place: Daniela's house.

*cue music*

(^ Babylon 5 reference for those who don't get it)

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] Re: April Book Nominations

sparrowhawk — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:29:58 GMT

Author: sparrowhawk
Post subject: Re: April Book Nominations
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:29 am

I have now read my book nomination and I highly recommend it!

“The Great Escape” by Paul Brickhill
~300 pages
5/5 stars, 55 customer reviews
Available in paperback
3 copies in the library
3 audio CDs of the book also available at the library

A book that describes the real-life escape of 76 POWs from a maximum security German POW camp during WWII. Many were recaptured, but some were not. It also describes their previous escape efforts and goes into great detail of how they were able to make what they needed (forged papers, tools for digging, etc.). Reading about the huge efforts that went into all of this is amazing--I was amazed that mankind can be so resourceful and patient. I'm not sure I could be!

Wikipedia: "The Great Escape is an autobiographical account by Paul Brickhill about the mass escape from the German prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III for British and Commonwealth airmen. Though Brickhill himself did not escape, he did record the events."

The book was turned into a movie, which I have always liked, but I loved the more detail that the book had about this main escape and others. A really great book!

[Announcements] Re: February Meeting

blackwolf — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:14:25 GMT

Author: blackwolf
Post subject: Re: February Meeting
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 6:14 pm

I volunteer

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] The Art of Racing in the Rain

pudgy groundhog — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:41:40 GMT

Author: pudgy groundhog
Post subject: The Art of Racing in the Rain
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:41 pm

I started the book (so far so good and it's a quick read) and had to laugh at this quote (I wanted to post before I forget it): "Give me my thumbs, you fucking monkeys". Seems so appropriate for book club. No gay sex yet, but there has been a sex crazed zebra.

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] Re: April Book Nominations

Frank — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:04:13 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: Re: April Book Nominations
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:04 am

Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character)
by Richard P. Feynman and Ralph Leighton
352 pages
available in paperback
4.5/5 stars with 253 reviews
copies in library system with some checked in

Wikipedia wrote:

"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!": Adventures of a Curious Character is an edited collection of reminiscences by the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman. The book, released in 1985, covers a variety of instances in Feynman's life. Some are lighthearted in tone, such as his fascination with safe-cracking, fondness for topless bars, and ventures into art and samba music. Others cover more serious material, including his work on the Manhattan Project (during which his first wife Arline Greenbaum died of tuberculosis) and his critique of the science education system in Brazil.

Amazon (Wendy Smith) wrote:

A series of anecdotes shouldn't by rights add up to an autobiography, but that's just one of the many pieces of received wisdom that Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman (1918-88) cheerfully ignores in his engagingly eccentric book, a bestseller ever since its initial publication in 1985. Fiercely independent (read the chapter entitled "Judging Books by Their Covers"), intolerant of stupidity even when it comes packaged as high intellectualism (check out "Is Electricity Fire?"), unafraid to offend (see "You Just Ask Them?"), Feynman informs by entertaining. It's possible to enjoy Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman simply as a bunch of hilarious yarns with the smart-alecky author as know-it-all hero. At some point, however, attentive readers realize that underneath all the merriment simmers a running commentary on what constitutes authentic knowledge: learning by understanding, not by rote; refusal to give up on seemingly insoluble problems; and total disrespect for fancy ideas that have no grounding in the real world. Feynman himself had all these qualities in spades, and they come through with vigor and verve in his no-bull prose. No wonder his students--and readers around the world--adored him.

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] April Book Nominations

Frank — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:03:32 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: April Book Nominations
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:03 am

Nominations time!

The crucial pieces of information we want are:

1. Title and Author
2. Description
3. Length
4. Hardcover only?
5. Top Amazon review value and average review value
6. Availability in local libraries

Also, to try to select books that are more appropriate to the book club, we could use information such as:

* Availability of discussion guides
* Existence of other book clubs that read the book
* The title appears on college reading lists

These new items are aimed at trying to get books that lend themselves to discussion. If we all read the greatest book in the world but it's so straightforward that the only thing we can think to say about it at the meeting is that we all agree it's the greatest book in the world, that's rather lame. We would just like to put the "book" back in "Book Club" a bit.

[Announcements] February Meeting

Frank — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:02:16 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: February Meeting
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:02 am

So the date is February 24; the time is 7pm.

Any hosting volunteers?

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] Re: March Book Nominations

sparrowhawk — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:36:04 GMT

Author: sparrowhawk
Post subject: Re: March Book Nominations
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:36 pm

The winner of tonight's vote and the March book is The Revolution: A Manifesto, by Ron Paul.

[Announcements] Re: January Meeting

Frank — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:09:19 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: Re: January Meeting
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:09 pm

Pizza orders are closed. See you guys tonight.

[Announcements] Re: January Meeting

pudgy groundhog — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:38:10 GMT

Author: pudgy groundhog
Post subject: Re: January Meeting
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 11:38 am

My friend Brad is also coming. He would like one slice of meat (but will eat anything without mushrooms).

Thanks!

[Announcements] Re: January Meeting

Uma — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:35:30 GMT

Author: Uma
Post subject: Re: January Meeting
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 4:35 pm

I am planning to be there. After a looong time. Thanks Frank, for resetting my passwd.

I would like 2 slices of mushroom or veggie pizza.
-Uma

[Announcements] Re: January Meeting

pudgy groundhog — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:56:38 GMT

Author: pudgy groundhog
Post subject: Re: January Meeting
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 12:56 pm

My friend Alisa is coming and would like one slice of pizza (veggie preferred, but happy to eat cheese or whatever else).

Thanks!

[Announcements] Re: January Meeting

blackwolf — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:01:07 GMT

Author: blackwolf
Post subject: Re: January Meeting
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:01 pm

I am coming and would like two pieces of meat, if that is not possible I will go with cheese.

[Announcements] Re: January Meeting

pudgy groundhog — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:19:21 GMT

Author: pudgy groundhog
Post subject: Re: January Meeting
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:19 pm

I'll be there and will likely have two friends with me (will update when confirmed).

I'd like two slices of meat. If there isn't enough votes for meat, I'm happy with anything else.

[Announcements] Re: January Meeting

hmjohnst — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:06:21 GMT

Author: hmjohnst
Post subject: Re: January Meeting
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:06 pm

I will be there. I've been disorganized lately, but I actually read this book.

Two slices of mushroom pizza please.

[Announcements] Re: January Meeting

sparrowhawk — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:03:37 GMT

Author: sparrowhawk
Post subject: Re: January Meeting
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:03 pm

Nice map Frank! I will of course be there and would like two slices of cheese.

[Announcements] Re: January Meeting

Frank — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:23:53 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: Re: January Meeting
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 2:23 pm

Looks like Steph's place is it. Thanks, Steph. I'll post directions on the homepage soon.

Book club is 7pm on Wednesday, January 27.

If you are coming, please post in this thread so I can get a head count. If you are bringing guest(s), include that information too.

If you would like pizza, please include in your post how many slices and of what kind, from the following list. I'll do my best to satisfy everyone's request.

* Meat Pizza
* Vegetable Pizza
* Mushroom Pizza
* Cheese Pizza
* Grandpa (Grandma Margherita) Pizza

Thanks.

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] Superfreakonomics

pudgy groundhog — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:27:58 GMT

Author: pudgy groundhog
Post subject: Superfreakonomics
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:27 am

I don't know if people have seen the controversy surrounding Superfreakonomics (mainly the last chapter about global climate change), but here's an article addressing it from the New Yorker (courtesy of Yan):

http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/books/2009/11/16/091116crbo_books_kolbert?currentPage=1

The book also reminded me of a few other new stories I have heard recently. The mention of the ban on selling your extra kidney brought to mind a story I read last year regarding a large black market for kidneys (prominently featuring Israel and China). Here's just one of the articles on it: http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/09/ ... =allsearch

This was a story on NPR about implementing a simple checklist to help reduce medical errors (the number of people who die from medical errors was much higher than I realized ). A simple solution, but it met with resistance from many of the doctors (but when asked if they wanted a checklist if THEY were being operated on, they wanted it, lol): http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... =122226184

Anyway -- just a few related stories. I think we'll have a lot of good book discussion this go around.

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] Re: March Book Nominations

sparrowhawk — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:13:38 GMT

Author: sparrowhawk
Post subject: Re: March Book Nominations
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:13 pm

“The Great Escape” by Paul Brickhill
~300 pages
5/5 stars, 55 customer reviews
Available in paperback
3 copies in the library (checked in)
3 audio CDs of the book also available at the library

A book that describes the real-life escape of 67 POWs from a maximum security German POW camp during WWII. Many were recaptured, but some were not.

Wikipedia: "The Great Escape is an autobiographical account by Paul Brickhill about the mass escape from the German prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III for British and Commonwealth airmen. Though Brickhill himself did not escape, he did record the events."

I have watched the movie several times (one of my favorites) and the movie is based on the book which is written about the real life events. It was really a fascinating escape because it was a prison of the highest security and it is interesting to see how they did it. I have always wanted to read this!

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] Re: March Book Nominations

Frank — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:08:50 GMT

Author: Frank
Post subject: Re: March Book Nominations
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:08 pm

Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character)
by Richard P. Feynman and Ralph Leighton
352 pages
available in paperback
4.5/5 stars with 253 reviews
copies in library system with some checked in

Wikipedia wrote:

Amazon (Wendy Smith) wrote:

[Beyond the Book Club] Re: Other Books We're reading?

pudgy groundhog — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:23:38 GMT

Author: pudgy groundhog
Post subject: Re: Other Books We're reading?
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:23 pm

Quote:

Finally got Superfreakonomics from the Library - read that and I am interested in hearing what everyone will have to discuss on this one. I think the potential for discussion is very good.

I just got it from the library too and read the first chapter last night. If the lengthy discussion we had at work regarding prostitutes is any indication, I think it will be a fruitful book club discussion.

[Meerkats, Mindreaders, and Martians] Re: March Book Nominations

mantuamaker — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:44:17 GMT

Author: mantuamaker
Post subject: Re: March Book Nominations
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 12:44 pm

pudgy groundhog wrote:

City of Thieves
by David Benioff
272 pages
available in paperback
4.5/5 stars with 216 reviews
number of copies in library system with many checked in
reading guides and questions readily available

I actually nominated this one when I read it a couple years ago, I don't know if anyone remembers, but I think the reason it was shot down was that it wasn't in paperback yet. The author is the cousin of a friend of mine, and she said that if the group wanted to email her some questions she could probably get him to respond. I think it would make a good discussion book, and it's a quick read.