Introduce Yourselves!

[Bill_T]

Here's where we can say a bit about ourselves and what brings us here. Has anyone in the book clubs read either of Arthur Phillips's novels The Egyptologist or Prague? Tell us what's been on your bookshelf!

[Hildegard1]

Hello everyone,

With all the reading of posts listed I can't believe no one has posted!

I'm currently in Chautauqua, New York so my post name is "interesting." I'm KathyH from orange, California, I'll be back in my office the 17th and will post more then. I work at a large church in Orange. Also, I was in a previous B&N Book Group with Mr. Phillips and look forward to the discussions in this one.

KathyH

[Fozzie]

Hi! I am Laura from the south coast of Maine. Hi to Kathy and Rachel, and Arthur too.

I participated in the BNU discussion of The Egyptologist a couple of years ago.

I just started Angelica last night and will be back in a few days with some comments.

[crazypomes]

Hi - I'm John from North Jersey. I really dug the Egyptologist and I'm looking forward to this discussion. Hopefully I'll finish the new book in the next day or two.

[LeftBrainer]

Hi I'm Nancy from Nebraska. Just started the book. Looking forward to discussing it.
Nancy

[Raabe]

I loved The Egyptologist and read Angelica on my Sony Reader. I look forward to hearing what Mr. Phillips has to say about the impetus for his new book. It was a wonderful story.

[jesswinn]

Hi Everyone,

This is my first BN book club, and the first Arthur Phillips book I have read. I picked up the book on Saturday evening and finished it tonight. I could hardly put it down, but my house, two young boys and my two dogs insisted I put it down occasionally!

I live in Iowa City and look forward to discussing this awesome book.

Jessica

[Trillian]

I loved, loved, loved The Egyptologist. Funny, creepy, and informative in the way of the best historical fiction.

Just got my copy of Angelica today; I can't wait to join the rest of you in reading and chatting.

[zylphia]

Hello all,
My name is Gwen and I am happy to read this book. I saw it from a link from Stephen King's website. I look forward to reading it.

[Bellairishangel]

Hi! I'm new here. I'm Stephanie and live in Phoenix, AZ. I love ghost stories and especially the Victorian Era. I hope I posted this right, lol.... I look forward to discussions on this book. I hope I'm not getting on here too late?

[Rachel-K]

We've just started, Stephanie. Glad you're here!

Rachel

[caterina3]

Hello everyone. I'm Cathy from Central New Jersey. I'm new to the club and look forward to chatting with all of you. I haven't read any of Arthur Phillips' work before and am enjoying Angelica. I'm almost through with Part One and am enchanted by this ghost story.

[x-tempo]

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Bill_T wrote:
Here's where we can say a bit about ourselves and what brings us here. Has anyone in the book clubs read either of Arthur Phillips's novels The Egyptologist or Prague? Tell us what's been on your bookshelf!

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Yes, Prague is one of my favorite novels which I read around the same time as another favorite, John Henry Days.

I was just wondering if Arthur knew either Colson Whitehead or Joshua Redman at Harvard, because I think they're all about the same age and I know that Arthur has a background in music as well.

Thanks.

[ArthurPhillips]

Hi, x-tempo -

Yes, I was a year ahead of Colson and the same year as Redman- strangely, I have never met either...

Arthur

[Bellairishangel]

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rkubie wrote:
We've just started, Stephanie. Glad you're here!

Rachel

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Thanks Rachel, I'm reading along so far but haven't been on much but that's changing now as I'm less busy now. Sorry but I was out of town and been busy with my kids. I'm here now so hopefully I'm not to late in the discussions. ~~Steph~~