Thursday, February 5, 2009

Random Book Thoughts

I just finished Grapes last night! Wow.

Does anyone know if you can download books to an ipod or other device (I'm without any device or knowledge of how they work) from the library?

I heard someone call Twilight a love story, and I think that's the most appropriate categorization for me. What do you think? When I said "romance," I don't think that was quite right. "Romance" conjures up s-e-x, sort of, doesn't it? And, I don't think sci-fi is quite right either, though it could fit into fantasy.

Need to get to the library to decide on next month's books. And coordinate with Lisa and Janell on who's going to host next. Did we decide on even a day? Did it finally come down to Friday night??

I called the library to see if they could offer a "book talk" along the lines of what we thought the T. Cover would do, and they don't. They would offer to help us find all sorts of resources to help with book discussions, but we were kind of hoping for "an expert" to lead us, right? No such luck. Sarah, do you know anyone? Anything?

Has anyone decided what she's reading for next time? Oh, Jade The Book Thief. How is that going? Anyone else?

4 comments:

Rylie Suzanna said...

I think we did finally decide to try Friday nights. The last Friday of the month is Feb. 27. We usually meet around 6:30, right?

I love the Book Thief so far. I'm intrigued by the author, and I would like to try to read one of his other books sometime.

Thanks for calling the library about a book talk. Would anyone want to get together and discuss the book by answering a discussion list from sparknotes or something? We could meet at a coffee shop or something.

Kjirsten said...

I'd love to talk more about Grapes, using SparkNotes or whatever. ;)

6:30 sounds great. I'll chat with Lisa and Janell and get back to y'all.

Kristen, Kent, Fia, and Emmo said...

I thought we decided "Fourth Friday". At least it's easy to remember! :)

I'd also love to discuss GOW more. Where? When? I'd be happy to host and in-between meeting.

John and Lisa Hofmeister said...

I finally started Twilight and am having trouble putting it down!

I also finally read "Eat, Pray, Love" and really enjoyed it. I think you guys read it for book club some time ago? Would be curious to hear all the feedback.

I think for next week (yikes!) I'm going to read either 'Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village' or 'Kira Kira'. I have them both on hold at the library and hope to get over there this afternoon.

I'd love to host next week but K I'll give you a call to discuss! :)