THN Book club.
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Panda with issues...
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Made a post up on goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/794600-thn-book-club?format=html
I figure we need you all to add some books so we can see what genres would suit the majority. Panda if I'm taking over too much here then feel free to e-slap
So if you haven't already then join us !
Happy to have a bit of help to be honest, since I'll be running the new blood bowl season over the next few weeks as well. I'll sign up on that website now.
Ghostwolf67
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A late joiner due to superbowl weekend of crazyness and the heavy time sink of prep for it. I'd love to throw my hat into the ring for reading. Joining the group on goodreads with your permission of course.
I'm not a very consistent reader. I start reading one book when i feel the need and then read 3/4 books after back to back then stop and give it a few months then start again. Fan of omnibuses and collections for this reason.
I'm not a very consistent reader. I start reading one book when i feel the need and then read 3/4 books after back to back then stop and give it a few months then start again. Fan of omnibuses and collections for this reason.
Panda with issues...
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I doubt we'll get many more signing up, and late sign ups don't really matter since all they have to do is get the book.
Shall we think about getting this kicked off? Does anyone have an utter all-consuming burning desire to suggest a book? I am happy to suggest one if not.
I knew there was going to be a lot of overlap in genres, but I really didn't quite expect THIS much. I did think there would be some crime readers and stuff out there.
Shall we think about getting this kicked off? Does anyone have an utter all-consuming burning desire to suggest a book? I am happy to suggest one if not.
I knew there was going to be a lot of overlap in genres, but I really didn't quite expect THIS much. I did think there would be some crime readers and stuff out there.
thatbloke
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yea see I'm still somewhat reluctant with this - only style of book that I've ever really enjoyed is the swords&sorcery fantasy books, with the odd sci-fi series thrown in. Problem is, these sorts of books are generally anything between 3 and 15 books long, with each being around 800 pages or so. So don't really fit in with this 
I will observe from the outside in, and may try it once or twice, but I'm not expecting to get sucked right in to be honest.
I will observe from the outside in, and may try it once or twice, but I'm not expecting to get sucked right in to be honest.
Here's two crackers to get you started both currently have a single sequel and are awesome books.
Panda with issues...
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yea see I'm still somewhat reluctant with this - only style of book that I've ever really enjoyed is the swords&sorcery fantasy books, with the odd sci-fi series thrown in. Problem is, these sorts of books are generally anything between 3 and 15 books long, with each being around 800 pages or so. So don't really fit in with this
I will observe from the outside in, and may try it once or twice, but I'm not expecting to get sucked right in to be honest.
Well, even if all you take from it is one or two books, or some recommendations, that's a bonus, right?
Here's two crackers to get you started both currently have a single sequel and are awesome books.
I'm rereading the steel remains at the moment, before reading the sequel. Top book (though I know Ronin was disappointed. Can't account for taste, or lack thereof....).
Huung
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Tad frustrated at the amount of "doubling" which occurs with books on that site. Ie. I've read a series, so mark the series as read - it then recommends each individual book within that series on my recommended list. Not overly helpful. Still, reviewed whatever popped up which I'd read, and I'm on board now
waterproofbob
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I will read most things on a recommendation and love a good bit of crime/thriller if it is going.
Urgh, will try and sit down and start the my books section, started and then gave up as it is somewhat of an epic task
Urgh, will try and sit down and start the my books section, started and then gave up as it is somewhat of an epic task
Panda with issues...
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Tad frustrated at the amount of "doubling" which occurs with books on that site. Ie. I've read a series, so mark the series as read - it then recommends each individual book within that series on my recommended list. Not overly helpful. Still, reviewed whatever popped up which I'd read, and I'm on board now
It seems to be focussed on american editions of the books. Most of the british editions of stuff don't seem to be on there.
Panda with issues...
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Suspect it will end up a trilogy, similar to Altered Carbon, Broken Angels, Woken Furies.
Panda with issues...
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If no one has any objections, or suggestions, I'll suggest the first book this evening.
comrade_phil
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waterproofbob
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Panda with issues...
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Do it by 5 and I can go get it on my lunch break.
Sorry.
OK, so the inaugural book for the THN Book Club is:
'The City and The City' by China Mieville.
Mieville is one of Britain's greatest young authors, and has a list of awards and nominations to prove it.
Pretty much everything he's written that I've read has been great. While I struggle at times with some of his politics, he writes utterly fantastic books. A Londoner, he is obsessed by the concept of cities, the way they shape their inhabitants, the way the inhabitants shape the cities they live in, how different cities have different personalities.
He is one of the best 'world builders' I've read, and I regard this as one of his best books, whilst also being probably the most accessible. At 373 pages, it's bang on the money.
I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. It was a step away from the hard fantasy he had been writing previously, and should appeal to a wider audience as a consequence.
Something I would say to apply to the whole book club: Please don't read reviews or so on of the books before reading them, as this could spoil the sense of discovery that goes along with reading something you have no starting knowledge of. The short description above should be enough I think.
Ki!ler-Mk1
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Hi, I think we have enough people for an on board social group, with a thread per book, even if we're migrating this year, doesnt mean we cant be organised, plus each thread could have a proviso(or [Spoilers]) that their may be spoilers.
Correct me if i am missing the point.
waterproofbob
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Thanks for organising and picking us a book Panda .
Have got the book on my iPad now so will start this evening and make a post once done.
.Have got the book on my iPad now so will start this evening and make a post once done.