01-20-2009, 02:45 AM | #31 |
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Can we have a "ruling" on this. Does "contemporary fiction" include SF, or not? Personally I don't think it should, but you're "the man"! |
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True, but that was a book aimed more at the "general readership" market than the SF market, wouldn't you say? That, to my mind, is what defines "contemporary fiction" - books that AREN'T sold to specialist "genre" readers.
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Personally, as far as the MR Book Club goes, I'd prefer to err on the side of inclusion, rather than exclusion. It would be best, imho, to encourage as many nominations as possible, and then let people people debate their merits in the thread. Anyhow, that's just my opinion - I'll happily accept whatever guidance PilotBob decides is most appropriate. |
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None of the Baen's free library is available at MR. So that's out.
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My Nominations
Refuge by Richard Herley (http://www.feedbooks.com/book/3025) Poker without Cards by Ben Mack (LRF, MOBI, IMP) Okay I read this book and I think it was great! =X= |
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It would be a real shame if we here in MR couldn't support our local authors especially when their deal is so reasonable. Also if we are getting hard line about only reading free books we are going to eliminate most if not all of the authors who support DRM free, Common license books. Lastly , he is a local here on this board we can ask him if he would be okay if we don't mandate a purchase for this book if it wins nomination, but leave his store open for those who wish to donate say $1.50. =X= |
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There is a month in the plan specifically for books by authors that contribute to the forums here at MR. I have NO PROBLEM with the Hurley book being included. If people nominate and vote for it. As long as they know the caveat that they will be expected to pay for it after reading it if they liked it. BOb |
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Anyhow you are correct and free is free. So I recall my nomination. In the mean time I'll contact Mr. Herley and see if he wishes donate his work this one time for MR. =X= |
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