tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post5940544018398847073..comments2024-03-20T19:40:58.078-05:00Comments on The OF Blog: Blogger Book Club ProposalLarry Nolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-61625179099353948562008-09-08T14:00:00.000-05:002008-09-08T14:00:00.000-05:00Will do, Horia. Hope the book will be available!Will do, Horia. Hope the book will be available!Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-4158476710399254642008-09-08T11:03:00.000-05:002008-09-08T11:03:00.000-05:00count me in, with the same reserves that jen expre...count me in, with the same reserves that jen expressed (non-availability of the book etc.)<BR/>as for who choses: you go first and then nominate someone else to be the next choser.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-82859548838285871372008-09-07T18:34:00.000-05:002008-09-07T18:34:00.000-05:00Cool, I should have something posted by Thursday n...Cool, I should have something posted by Thursday night, depending on how the voting goes. Looks like it's so close that I might end up having to cast the tiebreaking vote.Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-39804608453987340352008-09-07T18:17:00.000-05:002008-09-07T18:17:00.000-05:00I'm definitely interested in participating. After...I'm definitely interested in participating. After you get the book selected, I'll be going out to pick it up. As for who gets to choose next, I'm up for whatever anyone else suggests.Jonahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776591747545219997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-33655485381124442622008-09-06T09:01:00.000-05:002008-09-06T09:01:00.000-05:00Opt-out/in is indeed the plan, Mark, as it's just ...Opt-out/in is indeed the plan, Mark, as it's just a very casual affair in the first place.Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-18321716843884582882008-09-06T07:39:00.000-05:002008-09-06T07:39:00.000-05:00Sounds like an interesting idea and one I think co...Sounds like an interesting idea and one I think could be really good for hearty discussion. Although, as others have said, the option to opt out sometimes would help due to time/money etc...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-32974743650209297262008-09-05T19:41:00.000-05:002008-09-05T19:41:00.000-05:00I like the idea and I'd want to occasionally parti...I like the idea and I'd want to occasionally participate, especially if the novel in question is one of the author's first.Tia Nevitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05489109929908389257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-1909267357138524042008-09-05T18:57:00.000-05:002008-09-05T18:57:00.000-05:00I hope it's decentralized enough to appeal to the ...I hope it's decentralized enough to appeal to the sensibilities of many, as it's just a simple, basic way of talking and sharing that can lead to more people discovering wonderful literature.Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-16398449583784391712008-09-04T23:34:00.000-05:002008-09-04T23:34:00.000-05:00I'll be interested in this when I'm back from my t...I'll be interested in this when I'm back from my travels.<BR/><BR/>Certainly looking forward to it getting off the ground.<BR/><BR/>~AidanAidan Moherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680602160285884082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-37017978660001746802008-09-04T21:27:00.000-05:002008-09-04T21:27:00.000-05:00That's pretty much the idea behind this - being ca...That's pretty much the idea behind this - being casual in nature and organization, with the ultimate goal of introducing slightly older books to readers who might not have heard of them, much less have read them.Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-4234491223865448672008-09-04T20:04:00.000-05:002008-09-04T20:04:00.000-05:00I'd be interested in participating in this some of...I'd be interested in participating in this some of time as well. Sometimes I might not have the time to do so but since it's casual and opting out when you're too busy is an option, it sounds like fun and a good way to find some new books to read.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700004253248186101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-22196696913144599792008-09-04T18:52:00.000-05:002008-09-04T18:52:00.000-05:00Opt in/out at any time is fine with me, as this is...Opt in/out at any time is fine with me, as this isn't meant to be anything more than just a casual discussion group. Looking at the books I have/want to read (or re-read), there are a few that are difficult to choose between, so I might just run a second poll here just to see what people would prefer. Fair enough?Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-41081729160514924522008-09-04T15:03:00.000-05:002008-09-04T15:03:00.000-05:00Sounds interesting. I'd give it a try.Sounds interesting. I'd give it a try.Gabriele Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205770868139083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-11804595234958394552008-09-04T08:54:00.000-05:002008-09-04T08:54:00.000-05:00OK I'm in. Of course sometimes I will not be able ...OK I'm in. Of course sometimes I will not be able to participate, but basically I would like to take part at this book club :)<BR/>Great idea, by the way ;)Mihai A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08534691063946241019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-31701966542840070582008-09-04T08:35:00.000-05:002008-09-04T08:35:00.000-05:00I might like to be a part of this. However, I'd li...I might like to be a part of this. However, I'd like the option to opt out/opt in occasionally, depending on time and money.John Ottinger III (Grasping for the Wind)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08756730060406897339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-51821814643523105202008-09-04T08:14:00.000-05:002008-09-04T08:14:00.000-05:00good idea, but I'll have to pass. I just don't hav...good idea, but I'll have to pass. I just don't have the time to dedicate to this.Nethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963540055415924510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-20991452360616392712008-09-04T05:11:00.000-05:002008-09-04T05:11:00.000-05:00Ops! I misread you last sentence - I understood yo...Ops! I misread you last sentence - I understood you didn´t want to be the one to choose the first book. By all means, do so!! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-28731584114482521342008-09-04T05:08:00.000-05:002008-09-04T05:08:00.000-05:00I´m ok with the rules, Larry. I´m in - and I´d alr...I´m ok with the rules, Larry. I´m in - and I´d already have a book to propose, if I may. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-43399127561494735122008-09-04T04:54:00.000-05:002008-09-04T04:54:00.000-05:00(previous book chooser? vote?) We used to do a boo...<I>(previous book chooser? vote?) </I><BR/><BR/>We used to do a book club at <A HREF="http://community.livejournal.com/instant_fanzine/177905.html" REL="nofollow">Instant Fanzine</A> where everyone could nominate a book and then we all voted.<BR/><BR/>I'd be interested but I couldn't guarantee I'd be able to participate. (This is one of the things that killed the IF group.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-58955011272450014322008-09-04T01:47:00.000-05:002008-09-04T01:47:00.000-05:00I like the idea... although given the availability...I like the idea... although given the availability of books in English around here I might not be able to participate. But I'll try :) and no problem with you choosing the book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com