tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post469881745638332430..comments2023-08-17T21:16:22.761+10:00Comments on Life In A Pink Fibro: Why I don't like book clubs - and yet I'm starting one (allegedly)allison taithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-70336118075346265992013-06-03T12:27:57.793+10:002013-06-03T12:27:57.793+10:00Love bookclub and about to start a new one again a...Love bookclub and about to start a new one again after moving - but some things that have bugged me with them over the years. Yes I am with you with the not reading the books (well what are we going to discuss then?), someone who HASN'T read the book and gets all narky when there are 'spoilers' in discussing the book. I know life takes over sometimes and the book cant always be finished no matter how hard you try but put your big girls pants on and deal with the fact that if we are going to discuss the book in any fashion then YES you are going to hear spoilers potentially along the way. Feel free to vacate the lounge and refill your wine glass/visit the loo/stick your fingers in your ears and say 'nah nah nah Im not listening' or whatever takes your fancy but pleeaaase dont whinge when we do discuss the bloody book this IS a bookclub after all, and yes I am so with you with the "Um I liked it" or "Um I kinda didnt really like it" version of discussion at bookclub. A little bit more detail would be nice thanks. And um my last one the biggest b*tch I have about old bookclubs is non-readers coming along and when its their turn to choose a book they dont come along with some lovely meaty novel but a reference book...on CLEANING! Ah yes true story. I read to avoid housework really I dont need to READ about it and DISCUSS at bookclub. Please leave! <br /><br />Well got that off my chest thanks. I LOVE LOVE LOVE bookclub and look fwd to taking part in this one if I can keep it up with the other new one just kicking off this week in my new home town yay!Michele @ The Hills are Alivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08069990328770303361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-27451830479773923392013-05-29T22:41:28.863+10:002013-05-29T22:41:28.863+10:00Hi! I know Im a bit late but would love to join. W...Hi! I know Im a bit late but would love to join. Will find your Facebook page. Cant wait! <br />Erin @ bookgirlozAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-37096837643401133592013-05-28T19:45:41.055+10:002013-05-28T19:45:41.055+10:00You do not want me in. All book clubs with me in t...You do not want me in. All book clubs with me in them implode. I will stalk from the sidelines xMultipleMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621170366257326241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-26453024532182659652013-05-28T18:15:16.154+10:002013-05-28T18:15:16.154+10:00Hi! yes, it's on. I started an FB group today ...Hi! yes, it's on. I started an FB group today - details on my FB page!allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-70189798181225589532013-05-28T16:07:03.657+10:002013-05-28T16:07:03.657+10:00I have just found your blog and wondered if this b...I have just found your blog and wondered if this book club is going ahead as I am very interested :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-69007464558784862372013-05-15T09:17:20.187+10:002013-05-15T09:17:20.187+10:00I'm in too... always wanted to be in a book c...I'm in too... always wanted to be in a book club : )sophiehttp://www.kisschaseyphotography.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-21697960146041868652013-05-10T16:41:11.195+10:002013-05-10T16:41:11.195+10:00I saw on Twitter that Claire nominated you as runn...I saw on Twitter that Claire nominated you as running this! Thanks.<br /><br />I have never been in a book club - the pressure to read a book that I may not necessarily have chosen, seems like a bit of hard work! I have a huge amount of books that I want to read, but just not getting through them fast enough! <br /><br />But if you happen to choose a book, that I want to read, I would be happy to be part of it. <br /><br />AnnieGo Camping Australia Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724897394487248038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-48768812484709576722013-05-10T11:39:40.885+10:002013-05-10T11:39:40.885+10:00I'm keen.I'm keen.Janinehttp://shambolicliving.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-14346782277059108262013-05-09T21:36:51.765+10:002013-05-09T21:36:51.765+10:00I'm in. How about a group on Goodreads?I'm in. How about a group on Goodreads? Mrs Catchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00451875041973822074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-83445941924626817292013-05-07T11:52:10.471+10:002013-05-07T11:52:10.471+10:00I am in!
I have never been in a reading club befor...I am in!<br />I have never been in a reading club before but always wanted to be. I think because I like Marieke Hardy and watched her on First Tuesday Book Club :)<br />I look forward to your next newsletter.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142707595298504108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-7199895855521163542013-05-07T08:42:24.584+10:002013-05-07T08:42:24.584+10:00I do like a book club and have belonged to a coupl...I do like a book club and have belonged to a couple. One was very social, involving wine and nibbles then coffee and cake and we chatted, with only a cursory mention of the book and while it was fun, it was really just friends gossiping. The other one was quite formal, with lots of academic questions and sheets of paper...I felt as though I was back in a uni tutorial with pressure to say something terribly clever! I find the idea of an on-line book club intriguing but am wondering how it would work (don't have Facebook - I know, techno-dinosaur) Would there be a general structure - a few questions on whether you liked it, maybe a brief discussion of the plot, themes, characters and style? (sorry English teacher talking) The great thing about book clubs is the variety of opinion, some people love a book while others hate the same book - fascinating!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127185404940402644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-66541922933225710312013-05-07T04:10:30.230+10:002013-05-07T04:10:30.230+10:00I signed up for the newsletter! Keep us updated. I...I signed up for the newsletter! Keep us updated. I need a new book to read.<br /><br />Coming from http://chaoswithacurve.blogspot.com/Vaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337687506311719238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-21111355139112635162013-05-06T22:14:51.444+10:002013-05-06T22:14:51.444+10:00I'd like to give it a go. I'm part of a re...I'd like to give it a go. I'm part of a real-life book club that is comprised of all English teachers and librarians. Needless to say, we talk about the books. We also drink wine, eat amazing food and have a ton of fun. It is such fun for me. <br /><br />Could you create a "Reading Club" tab on your page and file the discussions there? Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927251202328214817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-85068247031273219912013-05-06T18:10:20.547+10:002013-05-06T18:10:20.547+10:00A discussion about books? Oh, go on then!!!!A discussion about books? Oh, go on then!!!!Emma @ My Book Cornerhttp://www.mybookcorner.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-58298719120048403962013-05-06T17:53:06.154+10:002013-05-06T17:53:06.154+10:00Wait, is this an invitation or a brag? Can I still...Wait, is this an invitation or a brag? Can I still join if I refuse to sign up to your newsletter*?<br /><br />Please include me.<br /><br />* moot, I have already obviouslyAnna Spargo-Ryanhttp://blog.annaspargoryan.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-42934210617077315102013-05-06T17:52:25.964+10:002013-05-06T17:52:25.964+10:00Oh yay! I'm excited. I had an idea a year or s...Oh yay! I'm excited. I had an idea a year or so back to run an online book club. One of those fleeting ideas that sound great at the time and then I realise how much work is involved!<br />I'm in for sure! Perhaps we could do a Facebook group? Or just here on your blog as Maxabella suggested?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651116248452404269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-70093960267994003872013-05-06T17:01:50.245+10:002013-05-06T17:01:50.245+10:00We can discuss here, no? xWe can discuss here, no? xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-14198481740702966222013-05-06T16:54:01.494+10:002013-05-06T16:54:01.494+10:00Love this idea. Count me in. And if your TBR pile ...Love this idea. Count me in. And if your TBR pile is any indication Allison, you have excellent taste in books.<br /><br />Looking forward to it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834344066033870818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-45732021151586699292013-05-06T16:46:27.777+10:002013-05-06T16:46:27.777+10:00I've been in a book club for over eight years ...I've been in a book club for over eight years and have never missed one meeting. It's been such a great way to stay in contact with people who are now very dear friends. <br /><br />We read everything, except Dan Brown type best-sellers. We've read classics, graphic novels, erotica, Australiana, good crime, chick lit, science fiction and a lot of excellent foreign authors. <br /><br />We even had a bloke as a member until he hooked up with one of the girls and they ran away together. <br /><br />An open-mind is the key for a great bookclub. xx brismodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169335258762403261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-6237344949051971932013-05-06T16:44:04.263+10:002013-05-06T16:44:04.263+10:00I am in. How about stretching the comfort zone of ...I am in. How about stretching the comfort zone of many and making it a Google + community. <br /><br /><br /><br />PS have I told you of my dislike of email newsletters..I have a special email address for email newsletters that I have to sign up for...but I never check it so I guess I better use my real one for this one. Claireyhewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848058653374768316noreply@blogger.com