BB Book Club

[lookingforme]

Hello all,

I have noted that there are a few readers on these forums. And, at the times we find it a struggle to read, we at least like the idea of reading. So, I thought I would start this Book Club thread, whereby we first throw out some genres, come to a consensus and read for as long as it takes us to read. No pressure. And should the whim take us, we can start discussing said book on here. How much we all hate/love that character. The feels the book is giving us, etc. Plus, a good excuse to take us out of our heads and into someone else's, even if it is fictional (or perhaps not?).

So, my genres:

A particular favourite is historical fiction, and next to that is post-apocalyptic/dystopian fiction. I read the classics, fantasy, philosophy and science books. And my version of a quick read is something with adventure with a bit of history there (come full circle), and maybe crime. I have never got into law based fiction books. But law based non-fiction I can do for some reason. Anyway, that's me. If I think of anything else I'll let you know. I have a "To read" list, and if anyone wants whatever is on there, let me know.

[ahw309]

What a good idea 🙂 Is it alright if I joined?

I love reading but I haven't read a full book in a long time! I mostly read classics, but I like almost any genre, and I'm open to anything!

[Emmy.]

Can I be part of the group 🙂

I was part of a reading group we'd read a book that was about to be released as film. Then compare the two. Book v movie. It was good fun.

Here's a few we did: Serena, Dark Places, The Martian, (a Nicholas Sparks novel can't remember the name sorry).

My favourite authors are: Jodi Piccoult, Marian Keyes, Nicholas Sparks, Gillian Flynn (but I find these a bit scary).

I really like classics too.

Looking forward to this.

Emmy

[james1]

Thanks for the short story ideas guys 🙂 I'll put them down.

Sounds like most people are down with classics? Should we start with one of them (maybe a shorter one to get in the groove)?

Sorry if we're still waiting on people...I'm just really keen, haha. I can be patient.

[lookingforme]

ahw309 and Emmy, of course it's okay that you join. Looks like classic or fantasy is the go. I will look into a few suggestions. Does anyone mind starting off small (as far as classics or fantasy can go that is...)

[Lost_Girl]

Sounds good

[Clues_Of_Blue]

I think most of us would find something small the way to go.

[Emmy.]

Sounds perfect

[lookingforme]

Hey everyone,

I don't think I hit post when I replied last...I can't be sure, I was quite tired. Anyway, here are some books after a quick search. These are quite popular so you may have each read one or not. Forgive me, that I haven't added links, have to fit in a study session before work and lifting my head off the table is tough work. When looking for books, I can go on and on, and I know too many choices can be just as overwhelming as having no choice, so there are 6 or so books.

Here is the list, they meet the requirements of having sci fi/classic area; let me know:

1. War of the Worlds: H G Wells;

2. The Time Machine: H G Wells;

3. Lord of the Flies: William Golding;

4. 1984: George Orwell;

5. The Man in the High Castle: Philip K Dick; and

6. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? : Philip K Dick.

[Clues_Of_Blue]

I'd be happy with any of the above, but "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" has been on my list a long time, so that's where I'm casting my vote.

[james1]

For me, in order of highest to lowest preference: 6, 5, 1, 2 - and i read 3 and 4 a while ago, but I don't remember them well, so I'd be happy to read them again.