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OK, here goes - next month's book is:
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.
Enjoy! Hope it's a good choice - it's definitely a complete contrast to The Untouchable.
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Awesome - I'm definitely coming. There are 8 copies available on readitswapit if anyone wants a free copy: http://www.readitswapit.co.uk/BookDetails.aspx?BookID=221632
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I've heard very good things about this book. Sorry I didn't make it last night, I really wanted to. Will try to come to this one.
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Hello bookclubbers. Whilst we work out what best to do for you, I'll make this thread sticky. We've also added the next meeting to the otherwise sorry events calendar.
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Or there's www.abebooks.co.uk if you want to save money and support second hand bookshops.
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It went very well last night. Looking forward to starting this book. On the hunt now........
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Was it hard to get a discussion going with such a big group?
It sounds fun. My previous experience of a book club, includes choosing Moominland Midwinter because of it's haunting themes (and the fact it could be skim-read the night before). I always wanted to just get down the drinking and chatting about other stuff too. -
It didn't seem hard to get discussions going and everyone had very interesting points to make which certainly helped me to view the book that we chose in a different light. Really enjoyed it once I'd got over my initial nervousness about meeting forum folk in real life - everyone was lovely. I'm looking forward to the next meeting.
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what does [sticky] mean??
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When a thread is sticky it stays at the top of the list of discussions.
In the context of not this site, it can mean the defining physico-chemical property of glue.
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Book club folk, you're now faced with a very real problem. Should you now meet each other whilst in the company of a third person, you will be forced to introduce your fellow book-club person as "A FRIEND FROM THE INTERNET BUT WE'RE NOT DATING OR DOING ANYTHING ODD, IT REALLY IS JUST A BOOK CLUB".
The way around this is to do a very hard stare to ensure the normally-acquired friend realises that this is now perfectly acceptable.
The etiquette of this is I think worth a couple of paragraphs on the inside bit of G2 whichever one of you writes that.
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Thanks Andy. Are you proud of your baby, you and David? You have given birth to a real life group. Does it have a name?
I like the name Sticky Book Club.
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Oh, so they're *that* sort of book?
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Can those of us too shy to appear at the real book club still have a virtual book club here of our own, to preserve our modesty and anonymity?
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I'll hopefully make it to the next one. I had wanted to go last night but I was working a late shift at work.
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krappyrubsnif. or are you to scared someone might just beat the shit out of you.so you prefer to duck down and hide away in your own little corner and avoid the ring.
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:-) that's me
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'Sticky' (cough) books? The previous tenant left a load of those in my cellar if anyone wants them.
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Just put them in a box outside for passers by to take like those people having the clearout on Upper Tollington Park last year.
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I'll take them.
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wow the abebooks link is awesome. The swapping site is great, but I can't get rid of books, it pains me. AM looking forward to joining y'all on the 22nd. :)
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Hello
Can I join the club please? I've read the book already, it's good fun. I live right near the pub and it would be nice to join something local. -
The more the merrier! Glad you enjoyed the book.
Looks like we might get a big turnout next time - if it's too big for one big discussion we could divide in to a couple of groups so everyone gets chance to speak...and then come back together for the N4 chat after! See what everyone thinks on the night. -
So has everyone beetled off down to N4 library to reserve the book? When I went past a couple of days ago there seemed to be 11 reservations for this particular title.
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Could I read L'Etranger instead?
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I've found a site that has bookclub questions/points for discussion for our book. Shall I bring them along to get us started?
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Yes that would be great. Just about to start the book!
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I'm with Slabber!
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Then perhaps you two could have a book club together? @missisclack was wondering about potential sg.org romances on the wedding thread....
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No-o-o-o, not L'Etranger again - reading it twice was enough....
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I've got the book! I'm going to start reading it tonight!
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Thanks for finding the notes Annie - I'd offered to but hadn't got round to it! Hope you all enjoy the book - am a bit nervous having suggested it. Am going to re-read it soon so it's fresh in my mind.
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Finished the book! The first few pages were hardgoing but got past them and I couldn't put it down! Really looking forward to the discussion and thanks for the suggestion Salsa :)
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Hello All
A bit late feeding back but I really enjoyed the inaugural meeting of the book club a few weeks ago.
Those who were there probably remember I was pregnant. Last Friday I had a baby boy, Theo, a week late. He was 11lb 1oz - in other words a whopper - so it wasn't an easy birth but we're both home and well now.
I have the new book on order and I'm looking forward to the next meeting. -
Congratulations Jenny! And 11lb 1oz - blimey! We'll have to have a toast to that next time.
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Congratulations Jenny, we'll definitely raise a glass to the new arrival.
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Congratulations Jenny! I was just wondering the other day if you'd had your baby, thanks for updating us! Hope you have time to read the book, at least it's any easy read.
Glad you enjoyed it Donna - I felt the same at first and then got hooked too. -
blimey, well done jenny!
i'm looking forward to the next meeting too. i was waiting to read the book because i didn't want to finish it too early then forget it all, but also didn't want to risk not finishing it in time. it's even shorter than it looks though because of all the extra spacing. i like it a lot so far.
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Congratulations Jenny!
I got the book for a bargain price of 79p in Oxfam! Just started the book and the characters are very interesting.
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Congrats Jenny! You must be so happy and excited! That's a good point Sophie, I really hope I don't forget it all.
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Congratulations Jenny, that's terrific news!
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Congrats Jenny! That's amazing news.
@sophie I have only just ordered the book as I didn't want to finish it too fast and then forget it too! Also worrying I won't be able to finish it in time but luckily I have a long commute :-) -
Thanks to everyone for the congratulations. Theo is doing well but keeping me awake all night. Every time I try to read something I fall asleep (and that's no reflection on the book) but I'll do my best for the next meeting :)
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Great well see you all on Monday! I imagine it should be easy to spot where you will be as most should have the book out in full view? Becky
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I'm enjoying the book - it reminds me of '84 Charing Cross Road' by Helene Hanff, particularly in composition. I'd recommend this to anyone who has enjoyed Gurnsey... It's a lovely true story and very short, even by our standards!
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Looking forward to Monday :)
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Thanks for the recommendation Jenny, I've been meaning to read that for a while so will make sure I do!
And yes, looking forward to Monday. Olddairy, did you book us the area the other book club were in last time or will we be in the back restaurant area again?
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Darn it! I have a late meeting tomorrow and won't be able to come. I've left the notes that I mentioned earlier with the lovely folks at the Old Dairy.
Really enjoyed the book, thanks Salsa, and was looking forward to seeing you all again and to discussing it. I'll be there for the next one. -
That's a shame Annie - but thanks for leaving the notes. Glad you enjoyed the book too.
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I couldn't make it for Untouchable, so this'll be my first time at book club. Er, how do I recognise you? Is there a secret handshake?
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