Book Discussion

Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,265
edited September 2005 in Poetry, Prose, Music & Art
Would anyone be interested in a monthly book discussion. I started one on a different website, but I didn't attend so I don't know if it went anywhere. However, I started one at work, and although the attendance is still small, I think all of the attendees enjoy it. We could discuss books of poetry if you want. As long as the books are available to all of the attendees from different countries it shouldn't be a problem. Anyone interested?
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  • ISNISN Posts: 1,700
    I'm interested, as long as I am pretty sure I wanna read the books recommended.......I'm pretty interested BB.......:)......I can't promise anything.....but it's a good idea........I totally love PJ Forums......
    ....they're asking me to prove why I should be allowed to stay with my baby in Australia, because I'm mentally ill......and they think I should leave......
  • NothingbetterNothingbetter Wichita, KS Posts: 570
    Good idea. I have to agree it would need to be books that are more of my taste.

    Right now, I'm reading The Da Vinci Code and it's not too bad.
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  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,265
    I want to read the "Da Vinci Code", also. I alreay have a copy - yippee! ISN, are you up for Da Vinci Code? If not, what book do you want to read? Does the first Wednesday of the month seem like a good day?
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • I think I might be interested. I have already read 'The Da Vinci Code' but I own it so I could just re-read it since it has been well over a year since I read it.
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,265
    Ok, so October 6th, anytime really since we all have different time zones. As with other posts, the discussion will continue as long as people post. Here's a reading group guide:

    http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides3/da_vinci_code1.asp

    This is just a guide, readers will probably just pop up with questions and answers. Is this all we need, or any other questions? If there is someone out there who has a passionate view of this book one way or the other, feel free to lead the discussion. Of course given the time difference issue there may be many group leaders. Who knows . . .this internet book discussion will be the first for me. :-)
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,265
    Could someone else be the taskmaster - in other words bump this thread up around September 26th or so, and remind us that a book club discussion is coming up? Thanks.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • Im up for it,,, how ironic I'm in the middle of reading the Da Vinci Code myself, cool beans!
    If being sane is thinking there's something wrong with being different....I'd rather be completely fucking mental.
    (Angelina Jolie)
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    I'm a bit busy for this one but I'm definitely up for future books.
  • Good idea. i think i'll drop in for tha Da Vinci Code debate myself :)
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  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,265
    Am I the only one who scopes ahead in a book so I have something to look forward to? In other words, I'm on page 37 in Da Vinci code, but . . .I may have looked a little at the last page, and possibly page 137 hehehehehe. Anyone else do this?
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • I'm interested. Im in the middles of "The Religions of Man" and "The King David Report" But, I have read Da Vinci code, so, I suppose I may swing by
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    Because I know how much time that wastes
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  • erryerry Posts: 15
    Da Vinci Code? I always interested on that book everytime I saw it in the book store, but I always have ather book in my priority. Besides, I owe my self because I haven't finished reading several book at home, but reading your thread and all of the posts..... I'll buy and read Da Vinci Code...!
    may we all stay most human and most alive
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,265
    I just finished, and I looked at the book discussion questions to see if this question was on it, but it wasn't:
    Throughout the book we are given the notion that the Grail is a woman, and in the epilogue the Grail is noted as the same woman. However, do you think this is the woman that Jacques wanted Robert to help Sophie find?
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • SquidgeSquidge Posts: 145
    No, if there was a woman Jaques wanted Sohpie to find it was her grandmother....which, in turn, would reveal to her her heretige.

    The book is a very good yarn IMO, Dan Brown leaves a lot to be desired when addressing his writing. His ideas are interesting and he leaves every chapter in a film style cliff hanger but as far as descriptive writing and scene setting.......it's all hollywood cliche.

    Just my opinion though. Now, Anne Rice......she can weave a scene!!!
  • If this thing keeps up I'd probably do it, when it isn't the Da Vinci Code, I really hate Dan Brown, and his writing style.
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,265
    If this thing keeps up I'd probably do it, when it isn't the Da Vinci Code, I really hate Dan Brown, and his writing style.
    October 6th. Well, another question is since hardcore investigations into the Grail need to be hush hush it seems, do you think Dan Brown is a made up name for this author? This book is definitely mass market paperback quality. In fact, do you think the popularity of the quest is the reason why this book is still in hardcover only? Paperbacks are usually published a year after the hardcover is released.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    An idea, Bella. I'd start a new thread for each book. For example, I think you should make a thread called "Book Discussion 1: Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code". Then, make a new thread for Book 2, etc, knowing that people might want to add to the book discussion for Book 1 after the initial discussion is over, without their comments getting in the way of the post- order of people's discussion of Book 2. That way, you won't end up with this huge, mad thread that uses up bandwidth and which is characterised by incongruous and annoying "Re: Book 1" posts, by the time you're on to talking about book 58.
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,265
    An idea, Bella. I'd start a new thread for each book. For example, I think you should make a thread called "Book Discussion 1: Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code". Then, make a new thread for Book 2, etc, knowing that people might want to add to the book discussion for Book 1 after the initial discussion is over, without their comments getting in the way of the post- order of people's discussion of Book 2. That way, you won't end up with this huge, mad thread that uses up bandwidth and which is characterised by incongruous and annoying "Re: Book 1" posts, by the time you're on to talking about book 58.
    Great minds think alike! I was thinking about that yesterday. When October 6th rolls around and we have decided on the next book then I will start a new thread.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    Looking forward to it.
  • October 6th. Well, another question is since hardcore investigations into the Grail need to be hush hush it seems, do you think Dan Brown is a made up name for this author? This book is definitely mass market paperback quality. In fact, do you think the popularity of the quest is the reason why this book is still in hardcover only? Paperbacks are usually published a year after the hardcover is released.

    I think the decision not to go to paperback has nothing to do with the content. Marketing marketing marketing, it's still selling by the boatload. And I don't think grail investigations are very hush hush, (indiana jones?) Da Vinci Code is just popular catholic bashing, another reason why the book is doing so well.
  • ISNISN Posts: 1,700
    Dan Brown leaves a lot to be desired

    Dan Brown leaves a lot to be despised

    I don't want to contribute to a book club reading on fukkin Dan Brown.....what a moron.....but I realise this might reach greater heights yet....so count me in for future book club recommendations.....all being well
    ....they're asking me to prove why I should be allowed to stay with my baby in Australia, because I'm mentally ill......and they think I should leave......
  • NothingbetterNothingbetter Wichita, KS Posts: 570
    Out of curiosity, what makes Dan Brown a moron? What about his writing don't you like?
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  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,265
    Out of curiosity, what makes Dan Brown a moron? What about his writing don't you like?
    I wouldn't call him a moron, just that his style of writing is fitted for mass market paperback- a read for the holiday. The characters are not developed, the action is very quick like a bunch of staccato notes, death here and there without any emotional attachment needed by the reader, and the most interesting part is the beginning. A forced attraction between the main characters which just seems an afterthought.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    Intelligent discussion, regarding whether or not a popular/populist author deserves consideration as a "literary" writer, would interest me.
  • ISNISN Posts: 1,700
    Intelligent discussion, regarding whether or not a popular/populist author deserves consideration as a "literary" writer, would interest me.

    I could do with some intelligent discussion on any subject ;)
    ....they're asking me to prove why I should be allowed to stay with my baby in Australia, because I'm mentally ill......and they think I should leave......
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,265
    Intelligent discussion, regarding whether or not a popular/populist author deserves consideration as a "literary" writer, would interest me.
    Dan Brown is not a "literary" writer. I think this just after reading the one book. My opinion is based on mostly what I wrote earlier about how, "Da Vinci Code" is mass market paperback. Earlier, it has been noted by EvilToasterElf that this book is mostly catholic bashing. Could a book that offers an alternative to the status quo of a religion or a political view or a medical view be considered anything but condemnation of the status quo? Is it possible to offers solutions to any questioned alliances within the hierarchy of a status-quo-centric group of people without condemning all of the staff of that hierarchy? In other words does this book bash all of catholicsm or just real or fictional people who had the power to hide secrets to further their careers or increase their power. This question can be applied to any system that contains a hierarchy I think, do you? Well, I'm in Canada now so I may not respond to this for a while. Cheers!
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • BlancheBlanche Posts: 247
    I don't come around this way much. In fact, this is perhaps my first foray into the Poetry, Prose, Music & Art waters.
    However, if you've got a good book discussion going on and I've read the work in question, I'd like a small spot in the corner, please.

    I haven't read the Da Vinci Code. There's something about mainstream popular books that turn me off. Perhaps because they stink.
    I tried reading some of those "blockbusters" (John Grisham, Michael Crichton, etc) and found more interesting info regarding the typeface than the story itself. Getting a tooth pulled out is less tortuous than reading one of those authors.
  • ISNISN Posts: 1,700
    okay, it's the 26th - you wanted a bump.....
    ....they're asking me to prove why I should be allowed to stay with my baby in Australia, because I'm mentally ill......and they think I should leave......
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,265
    First Question:

    1. As a symbologist, Robert Langdon has a wealth of academic knowledge that helps him view the world in a unique way. Now that you've read The Da Vinci Code, are there any aspects of life/history/faith that you are seeing in a different light?

    Bibliobella - In different mass market media (books, movies) I have seen hints of a relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene or that Jesus' blood line still survives. I had never even viewed Jesus in that way. I can't say my belief system has been totally changed, but I can be open to the possibility that it could have happened.

    What is your answer to the first question?

    On a side note - considering the upgrades happening today, this discussion may need to be tabled until tomorrow. We can do the best we can, though.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
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