becke_davis wrote:
JoanieGranola wrote:
kathylcsw wrote:I see that lots of authors are featured here and there appear to be monthly themes - June being cozy month- but no book club reads. Why is that? I have always wanted to belong to a book club and would especially love one that was for the mystery genre. Was there anything like that at some point in the past? The General Fiction board has a monthly book club but unfortunately this month's choice didn't appeal to me.
I agree with Bear Mountain -- if you have something you want to read (and it's something I'm interested in), I don't mind a two or three person discussion.
As Becke mentioned, it's hard to get discussions going. I participated in one, but it was more of an author Q&A - and I couldn't really think of anything poignant to ask, so it was sort of a waste for me. I wish I could've participated more, because it was one of my favorite new series (Spencer Quinn's Chet the Dog series).
I also find that unless there are specific questions or topics recommended in a book to discuss, it's hard for people to actually discuss a book without a script. I'm currently reading the 11th Sookie Stackhouse novel, which - surprisingly - is considered in the mystery genre by B&N (though I'd consider it more paranormal or occult).
I just recently bought Jo Nesbo's The Snowman (a Swedish thriller) and would be more than happy to make the suggestion that we discuss that book.
Lisa
i LOVE Spencer Quinn's dog series! I can hardly wait for book four.
Some of Charlaine Harris's books are definitely mystery (her Shakespeare series). Bookstores seem to shelve a lot of her other series with mystery, too, even though I would personally catagorize them as paranormal. I think there's a lot of overlap these days, since many books that are primarily other genres still have a mystery plot or subplot.
I have one of Jo Nesbo's books in my TBR pile:
It would appear that either my computer wasn't working when I entered this thread, or my eyes werent - LOL. I've just started Secrets to the Grave by Tami Hoag, but see that everyone wants to wait until July to start a discussion. I'll keep an eye on the boards to see which book is chosen (though it looks like The Redbreast by Jo Nesbo). I look forward to joining a discussion as it's been about 9 months since I've participated in an online discussion-since B&N no longer has the First Look ARC club 
JoanieGranola wrote:
becke_davis wrote:
JoanieGranola wrote:
kathylcsw wrote:
I see that lots of authors are featured here and there appear to be monthly themes - June being cozy month- but no book club reads. Why is that? I have always wanted to belong to a book club and would especially love one that was for the mystery genre. Was there anything like that at some point in the past? The General Fiction board has a monthly book club but unfortunately this month's choice didn't appeal to me.
I agree with Bear Mountain -- if you have something you want to read (and it's something I'm interested in), I don't mind a two or three person discussion.
As Becke mentioned, it's hard to get discussions going. I participated in one, but it was more of an author Q&A - and I couldn't really think of anything poignant to ask, so it was sort of a waste for me. I wish I could've participated more, because it was one of my favorite new series (Spencer Quinn's Chet the Dog series).
I also find that unless there are specific questions or topics recommended in a book to discuss, it's hard for people to actually discuss a book without a script. I'm currently reading the 11th Sookie Stackhouse novel, which - surprisingly - is considered in the mystery genre by B&N (though I'd consider it more paranormal or occult).
I just recently bought Jo Nesbo's The Snowman (a Swedish thriller) and would be more than happy to make the suggestion that we discuss that book.
Lisa
i LOVE Spencer Quinn's dog series! I can hardly wait for book four.
Some of Charlaine Harris's books are definitely mystery (her Shakespeare series). Bookstores seem to shelve a lot of her other series with mystery, too, even though I would personally catagorize them as paranormal. I think there's a lot of overlap these days, since many books that are primarily other genres still have a mystery plot or subplot.
I have one of Jo Nesbo's books in my TBR pile:
It would appear that either my computer wasn't working when I entered this thread, or my eyes werent - LOL. I've just started Secrets to the Grave by Tami Hoag, but see that everyone wants to wait until July to start a discussion. I'll keep an eye on the boards to see which book is chosen (though it looks like The Redbreast by Jo Nesbo). I look forward to joining a discussion as it's been about 9 months since I've participated in an online discussion-since B&N no longer has the First Look ARC club
We don't have to wait to start a discussion, and we don't have to pick just one book. If any of you have books you'd like to discuss, you can start a discussion thread here any time.
I know my son is interested in talking about THE ANGEL'S GAME, which I haven't read yet. He's informed me that if he gets in a discussion about it here, I'm not allowed to follow it until I've finished the book. I tried to explain that a moderator is SUPPOSED to read all the threads, but he's not having it!
My books, which were supposed to arrive tomorrow, have just arrived. Nancy is starting The Devil’s Star and I promised Becke I'd read The Redbreast. I have both books -- Sorry, Lisa, but I'd have to wait 6 weeks for The Snowman ! 
-- so which one should I start ? He does begin the series with The Devil's Star , Nancy is right about that ; see what BN's review says :
Harry Hole, newly promoted inspector for the Oslo-based national Security Service, is a surly, wounded sort, an emotional wreck. Introduced in Norwegian author Jo Nesbo's first novel, The Devil's Star, Hole lives alone, drinks too much, and is congenitally unable to relate to his fellow officers, save for his dependable partner, Ellen Gjelten.
BUT Nancy never mentions that she is willing to discuss the book. I know that no one has the obligation to read anyrhing, but if there is a discussion, this is the book I am gonna read. Becke, do you think you will be able to read The Redbreast for July ?
Pumpernickel2008 wrote:
My books, which were supposed to arrive tomorrow, have just arrived. Nancy is starting The Devil’s Star and I promised Becke I'd read The Redbreast. I have both books -- Sorry, Lisa, but I'd have to wait 6 weeks for The Snowman !
Harry Hole, newly promoted inspector for the Oslo-based national Security Service, is a surly, wounded sort, an emotional wreck. Introduced in Norwegian author Jo Nesbo's first novel, The Devil's Star, Hole lives alone, drinks too much, and is congenitally unable to relate to his fellow officers, save for his dependable partner, Ellen Gjelten.
BUT Nancy never mentions that she is willing to discuss the book. I know that no one has the obligation to read anyrhing, but if there is a discussion, this is the book I am gonna read. Becke, do you think you will be able to read The Redbreast for July ?
I'll make a point of reading it. Don't worry about anyone else - others who've read this book may see the thread and join the discussion. People come and go here a lot - we might not get anyone else joining us in July, but you never know - a year from now someone might restart the discussion! It's one of the reasons traditional book clubs are tricky here, but it's all good.
becke_davis wrote:
Pumpernickel2008 wrote:My books, which were supposed to arrive tomorrow, have just arrived. Nancy is starting The Devil’s Star and I promised Becke I'd read The Redbreast. I have both books -- Sorry, Lisa, but I'd have to wait 6 weeks for The Snowman !
Harry Hole, newly promoted inspector for the Oslo-based national Security Service, is a surly, wounded sort, an emotional wreck. Introduced in Norwegian author Jo Nesbo's first novel, The Devil's Star, Hole lives alone, drinks too much, and is congenitally unable to relate to his fellow officers, save for his dependable partner, Ellen Gjelten.
BUT Nancy never mentions that she is willing to discuss the book. I know that no one has the obligation to read anyrhing, but if there is a discussion, this is the book I am gonna read. Becke, do you think you will be able to read The Redbreast for July ?
I'll make a point of reading it. Don't worry about anyone else - others who've read this book may see the thread and join the discussion. People come and go here a lot - we might not get anyone else joining us in July, but you never know - a year from now someone might restart the discussion! It's one of the reasons traditional book clubs are tricky here, but it's all good.
I'll try to get a copy of THE REDBREAST and join in the discussion. I have read two of Jo Nesbo's other books (NEMESIS and THE SNOWMAN) and I liked both of them. I don't think you have to read them in order.
Pumpernickel2008 wrote:
Have you read this, Nancy ? (^_^) Heh.
You are a doll, Becke. I'll start reading it tonight.
Oh, I HAVE to tell you this. Bookclubs have JUST started to happen here in Brazil -- yes, Becke, believe it or not -- And my favorite bookstore, CULTURA, has started one and I belong to it, of course.
For May, we read Jakob von Gunten, by Robert Walser , which is considered a masterpiece, but I did NOT like the book, so I listened attentively to what everyone said and when it was my turn I said : Well, I hated the book . And everyone cracked up laughing ! Someone said : I like her already; she is so honest! And then they started saying what they REALLY thought about the book. It was a good experience, for I did NOT see what they saw in the book and I still think it is too boring, but at least now I can see what some people can see in it.
For June, we are reading Franz Kafka Essencial ( in Portuguese ) and I think that this discussion is gonna be really good, for he is a very good author, although seen as a depressed and dark person.
One of my favorite stories has just a few lines, so here it is . It's called 'A Little Fable' :
.A Little Fable by Franz Kafka :
"Alas," said the mouse, "the whole world is growing smaller every day. At the beginning it was so big that I was afraid. I kept running and running, and I was glad when I saw walls far away to the right and left, but these long walls have narrowed so quickly that I am in the last chamber already, and there in the corner stands the trap that I must run into."
"You only need to change your direction," said the cat, and ate it up.
It's a VERY good story and I love it ! (^_^) !
I love it! I've only read Kafka's METAMORPHOSIS - I'll have to check this one out!
Hi Pumpernickel2008,
I'll start with The Devil's Star and then move right on to The Redbreast, as I'm kind of quirky about liking to read the series in order. I'm a slow reader, but I'll definitely be here.
Nancy
Pumpernickel2008 wrote:
My books, which were supposed to arrive tomorrow, have just arrived. Nancy is starting The Devil’s Star and I promised Becke I'd read The Redbreast. I have both books -- Sorry, Lisa, but I'd have to wait 6 weeks for The Snowman !
Harry Hole, newly promoted inspector for the Oslo-based national Security Service, is a surly, wounded sort, an emotional wreck. Introduced in Norwegian author Jo Nesbo's first novel, The Devil's Star, Hole lives alone, drinks too much, and is congenitally unable to relate to his fellow officers, save for his dependable partner, Ellen Gjelten.
BUT Nancy never mentions that she is willing to discuss the book. I know that no one has the obligation to read anyrhing, but if there is a discussion, this is the book I am gonna read. Becke, do you think you will be able to read The Redbreast for July ?
