May 2014 Book Club

adventurebarbie · June 2014

I don't know about you, but I could use a good read.

I'm not sure what the best format would be for getting this started, but I was kind of thinking we could have a monthly or biweekly thread to throw out options for a book or author, and follow up with a clicky poll including the options. We vote, we read, then we discuss? Is that too many threads on books? If it starts to look like it is, maybe we could look into making a "group" for this.

Is anyone even interested? If you are, throw out some suggestions on how to do this or book/author suggestions and we will get this party started.

gutsysneakers · June 2014

Yes!

krlovell · June 2014

Definitely!!

Sam0905 · June 2014

I would be interested!

mfosburgh · June 2014

Down!

lavendergiraffes · June 2014

I'm up for it.... I don't think it would be too many. Especially if we give like two weeks to read the books?

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spacepotatoes · June 2014

I'm in! I'm not sure I can finish a book in two weeks anymore but I'll give it a shot.

lavendergiraffes · June 2014

Carpenter627 said:
Awesome! Since there is some interest, throw out some books or authors you would like to see as options! I'll start...

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Ditto these since I already want to read them.

Also, Defending Jacob since I just finished it and totally want to discuss. Is that cheating??

colleen62157 · June 2014

I'm in! I wouldn't recommend the fault in our stars tho- it is suuuuuper sad. My hormones are already all over the place as it is, not adding a sad book into the mix would be the best option.

colleen62157 · June 2014

Not *sure*. Sorry. Bumping and breast feeding don't mix

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kstefko · June 2014

In:)

lrmrtn · June 2014

I'm in! But I tried reading Gone Girl and couldn't get thru it so I'll skip that one.

lavendergiraffes · June 2014

Take a look at the way they do it on the stay at home mom board - what about doing it like that?

colleen62157 · June 2014

I read the Rosie project the other day, it's okay, not too hard to read which is probably what we're after at this point no?

Lild09 · June 2014

Id love to! My ds nurses and sleeps on me during the day so my kindles been put to good use!

DBonfante · June 2014

I'm in too. Definitely need at least 2 weeks to get through a book these days!!

limechiffon · June 2014

I'm interested - also not sure if I'll finish reading on time. But I'll be a lot more motivated to finish if there's a discussion to join in on.

FlemDance · June 2014

Definitely interested!

LeeLee86 · June 2014

Def in! I read during every nursing session.

cnbean · June 2014

I'm totally in!

DBonfante · June 2014

Should we make a list of books and then take a poll?

manna1212 · June 2014

I would love this!

Arinias · June 2014

I am in! Like others not sure if I will finish but I will try!

shaunamw · June 2014

Sounds like a great idea. I'm in.

PattyTC · June 2014

I don't have any suggestions but would like to try and participate. I think it would really help ward off baby brain to have something to read and discuss.

colleen62157 · June 2014

Cook251 said:
I can't remember the author and I don't know how to do a link since I've only ever been on mobile but The Kitchen House is a great historical fiction book that I think would create some good discussion. Also, any books by Jodi Picoult (definitely don't think I spelled her last name right but it's about 3am) tend to have topics that spark discussion. Oh! And I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb. I remember reading it in college and loved it. It is pretty long though so would probably take more than 2 weeks for the whole thing. I'd love to reread it.

Kathleen Grissom wrote the kitchen house, I happened to be able to see it on my bookshelf from where I'm sitting on the couch with a baby stuck on my boob

dlproctor · June 2014

What about the book thief

mehunter6941 · June 2014

Sounds like fun.

I love a good book. But I would suggest giving a month to read since some may not be able to finish so quickly.. Maybe do it monthly and shorten the time span if they can keep up with that timeframe.