Tue February 04 2020
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04:11 PM by issybird in Reading Recommendations | Book Clubs By this time tomorrow, I'll be on tenterhooks about the morning constitutional of that rodent in Pennsylvania, which means it's time for us select the book that the New Leaf Book Club will read in March 2020. The theme is As You Wish: Anything Goes. Everyone is welcome to join the nomination process even if they'd rather lurk during the voting and discussion; if that is still a little too much commitment, please feel free to suggest titles without making a formal nomination. Also, don't sweat the links. It's helpful to check availability and prices before nominating in order to eliminate anything that's out of the question, but ultimately our global members with different gadgets and preferences will have to check for themselves. The nominations will run through 7 AM EST, February 7, 2020. Each nomination requires a second and a third to make it to the poll, which will remain open for three days. The discussion of the selection will start on March 15, 2020. Any questions? See below, or just ask! FAQs for the Nomination, Selection and Discussion process General Guidelines for the New Leaf Book Club Official choices with three nominations: The Maltese Falcon, by Dashiell Hammett [Victoria, Bookpossum, gmw] Spoiler:
213 pp.
As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Carey Elwes [Dazrin, issybird, Bookpossum] Spoiler:
259 pp.
Nation by Terry Pratchett [gmw, Victoria, Dazrin] Spoiler:
367 pp.
The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal [Dazrin, Victoria, CRussel] Spoiler:
431 pp.
The Dollmaker by Harriette Simpson Arnow [Catlady, issybird, Bookworm_Girl] Spoiler:
690 pp.
City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi by William Dalrymple [issybird, Bookpossum, Bookworm_Girl] Spoiler:
352 pp.
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Sat January 04 2020
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06:00 AM by Alexander Turcic in Miscellaneous | Week in Review It was the week that was. Here's what MobileRead's been talking about since last Sunday: E-Book General - Reading Recommendations |
Wed January 01 2020
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08:16 AM by issybird in Reading Recommendations | Book Clubs Good morning and Happy New Year to all New Leafers! I'm a little behind my time, as I'd got on my stationery bicycle before I remembered it was the first of the month as well as the first of the year. How's that for keeping a resolution? Hope you're all doing as well! It's time for us select the book that the New Leaf Book Club will read in February 2020. The theme is It Takes Two to Tango: Collaborations. Everyone is welcome to join the nomination process even if they'd rather lurk during the voting and discussion; if that is still a little too much commitment, please feel free to suggest titles without making a formal nomination. Also, don't sweat the links. It's helpful to check availability and prices before nominating in order to eliminate anything that's out of the question, but ultimately our global members with different gadgets and preferences will have to check for themselves. The nominations will run through 7 AM EST, January 7, 2020. Each nomination requires a second and a third to make it to the poll, which will remain open for three days. The discussion of the selection will start on February 15, 2020. Any questions? See below, or just ask! FAQs for the Nomination, Selection and Discussion process General Guidelines for the New Leaf Book Club Official choices with three nominations: Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution by Todd S. Purdum [Catlady, issybird, Bookpossum] Spoiler:
400 pp.
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery [Victoria, CRussel, fantasy fan] Spoiler:
320 pp.
Local Custom by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller [CRussel, Victoria, gmw] Spoiler:
384 pp.
Samarkand by Amin Maalouf (tr. Russell Harris) [issybird, Bookpossum, Bookworm_Girl] Spoiler:
304 pp.
The Difference Engine by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling [Bookworm_Girl, fantasy fan, gmw] Spoiler:
429 pp.
Wakulla Springs by Andy Duncan and Ellen Klages [gmw, Victoria, CRussel] Spoiler:
193 pp.
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Sun December 08 2019
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05:52 AM by pdurrant in E-Book General | Reading Recommendations ![]() ![]() Welcome to our 11th Annual Reading Challenge! The Annual Reading Challenge is neither a race, contest, nor an “exclusive club”, anyone can join! This is just a fun activity that some of us have enjoyed doing in the past. Many of us have found reading challenges to be an entertaining way to set goals for ourselves, get ideas for books, and see what others are reading. This thread is for you to keep a running tally for your chosen challenge. Please state your goals at the top of your post (in the title line if you can), and then start your list in the body of your post. As you read books, edit your post to update your list of books read, or other challenge status. Please Remember: No discussion posts in this thread. Please use the other thread for that. Non-List posts will be deleted or moved to the other thread. Discussions & Ideas can be found here: Post #2 of this thread is dedicated to a Table of Contents for all participants in this thread. Names will be added, to this TOC, in alphabetical order with a link to that individual’s post number from this thread. Previous threads were for 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010 |
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Sat December 07 2019
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06:00 AM by Alexander Turcic in Miscellaneous | Week in Review Gosh we've talked a lot this week. Here's your weekly round up of MobileRead's events. E-Book General - Reading Recommendations |
Tue December 03 2019
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02:00 PM by issybird in Reading Recommendations | Book Clubs It's time for us select the book that the New Leaf Book Club will read in January 2020. The theme is I'd Rather be Reading: Books about Books. Everyone is welcome to join the nomination process even if they'd rather lurk during the voting and discussion; if that is still a little too much commitment, please feel free to suggest titles without making a formal nomination. Also, don't sweat the links. It's helpful to check availability and prices before nominating in order to eliminate anything that's out of the question, but ultimately our global members with different gadgets and preferences will have to check for themselves. The nominations will run through 7 AM EST, December 7, 2019. Each nomination requires a second and a third to make it to the poll, which will remain open for three days. The discussion of the selection will start on January 15, 2020. Don't forget to show up for the discussion of the December selection, The End of the Affair, on December 15. Any questions? See below, or just ask! FAQs for the Nomination, Selection and Discussion process General Guidelines for the New Leaf Book Club Official choices with three nominations: Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux [Catlady, Victoria, issybird] Spoiler:
286 pp.
To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis [Victoria, gmw, astrangerhere] Spoiler:
512 pp.
Rereadings by Anne Fadiman, Ed. [issybird, gmw, Bookpossum] Spoiler:
272 pp.
The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald [Bookpossum, Bookworm_Girl, issybird] Spoiler:
163 pp.
The Binding by Bridget Collins [gmw, CRussel, Bookpossum] Spoiler:
437 pp.
Original Sin by P.D. James [CRussel, Victoria, Dazrin] Spoiler:
434 pp.
The Bookman's Tale by Charlie Lovett [Bookworm_Girl, Dazrin, CRussel] Spoiler:
355 pp.
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Sat November 02 2019
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06:00 AM by Alexander Turcic in Miscellaneous | Week in Review If you missed our frontpage news at any point this week, here is the best way to catch up: E-Book General - Reading Recommendations |
Fri November 01 2019
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02:48 PM by issybird in Reading Recommendations | Book Clubs It's time for us select the book that the New Leaf Book Club will read in December 2019. The theme is The End of the Road: Finales. Everyone is welcome to join the nomination process even if they'd rather lurk during the voting and discussion; if that is still a little too much commitment, please feel free to suggest titles without making a formal nomination. Also, don't sweat the links. It's helpful to check availability and prices before nominating in order to eliminate anything that's out of the question, but ultimately our global members with different gadgets and preferences will have to check for themselves. The nominations will run through 7 AM EST, November 7, 2019. Each nomination requires a second and a third to make it to the poll, which will remain open for three days. The discussion of the selection will start on December 15, 2019. Don't forget to show up for the discussion of the November selection, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, on November 15. Any questions? See below, or just ask! FAQs for the Nomination, Selection and Discussion process General Guidelines for the New Leaf Book Club Official choices with three nominations: Ending Up by Kingsley Amis [Bookpossum, CRussel, gmw] Spoiler:
145 pp.
The End of the Affair by Graham Greene [issybird, gmw, Bookpossum] Spoiler:
200 pp.
The World Without Us by Alan Weisman [gmw, issybird, Bookpossum] Spoiler:
324 pp.
Every Man Dies Alone (aka Alone in Berlin) by Hans Fallada [Catlady, issybird, Bookworm_Girl] Spoiler:
546 pp.
Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case by Agatha Christie [Victoria, CRussel, Catlady] Spoiler:
215 pp.
The Stone Angel by Margaret Lawrence [Victoria, Bookworm_Girl, Dazrin] Spoiler:
328 pp.
The Remorseful Day by Colin Dexter [CRussel, Victoria, Dazrin] Spoiler:
332 pp.
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