The Book Club Begins
After a long lead-up, finally we're at the start date. From now until August 23rd is the official read-time as part of the Lostpedia Book Club for "Carrie" by Stephen King. I hope everyone who wants to take part has got a copy of the book by now! A little warning - Ben's description of Carrie as "depressing" isn't far wrong apparently, so don't blame us if you can't hack it! :-p
Anyway, for those ready to put on their reading specs, the main discussion thread for the book can be found here on the Forum for when you're done. This will be for general chats about the book, your thoughts on themes in relation to Lost, etc etc. You can of course also post other threads if you want discussion on one aspect of the novel in particular (or maybe even discussions for people at certain points like Chapter 6, etc), but please try to keep book report style comments to the key thread, so the place is kept tidy.
Other than that, Saturday August 23rd is when the live chat will take place - the plan is still 2pm EST and 6pm GMT, and if that changes there will be an announcement). You can also use Lostpedia Chat to discuss the book in IM anytime (for a guide on how to get hooked up, see here). That place is probably best for when you've finished the book though, so you don't get spoiled!
All that is left for me to do is say happy reading, and thanks so much for taking the time to be part of this! Its been fantastic to see how many of us want to do this! Oh, but before I go start reading myself - I must state - September's book will be.... Lord of the Flies!!! The William Golding book will be read as part of the book club from the beginning of September, giving you from today a month to source the book! I'll post a further reminder about this book a week before we start it (August 23rd, you see my scheduling there?), but if you wanna get organized uber-early, see public library locations or Amazon (USA links).
Bring on the pain, Carrie!
7 comments:
Reading period: 1st through 23rd. Hmmm...
I was so exited to start that I read Carrie Wednesday-Thursday! It is very short. Maybe I should pace myself? Now I will rewatch the episode that features it.
Lord of the flies will be great next month!
Three weeks is long yeah, but I think its the best period as a compromise for everyone. But I know what you mean, I'm gonna begin my reading tomorrow, and I'll probably be done by early next week. It just means I'll content myself with discussing the book on the forums before the big live chat.
Oh of course, the time frame is quite appropriate. In the oncoming months I'll be busier and most likely need more time anyway. Yeah, after all, reading the book is only required so that one is able to discuss it.
For the record, the live chat occurs about 3am in Australia, Japan, and other Eastern nations.
Wow this sounds like a great idea. Where do I sign up?
Tej and/or Nick - yeah its hard to cater for everyone globally, but the Forums are still there, and the live chat will be archived. Also live chat can still be used anytime for chat about the book. Its just difficult putting the USA time at anything other than afternoon/eve and then making sure that isn't too late for Europe as well.
Cody - no need to formally sign up. Just read the book, and as long as you are a Forum member you can discuss it with other Lost fans. If you don't want forum membership, just come to the live chat as that requires no logging in, etc.
till 8/23? interesting....
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