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Malarick
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 30 Oct 2005 : 17:30:30
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We can use this thread for general discussion about the book clubs. What did you like about them, and any recommendations for future novels.
Towards the end of November, we will run a poll to see what future novels people are interested in reading. That way we can plot out the schedule for the next few months.
If there is enough activity, and people are interested, we may also start to take suggestions for 'classic' realms novels which people would like to read again, and discuss.
I look forward to your input.
Thanks
Mal
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Alaundo
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 31 Oct 2005 : 00:38:47
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Oooh! I like the "Classics" reading idea.
I have another suggestion to make regarding this whole BOOK CLUB... but I'll discuss it with Big Al via PM  .
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Edited by - The Sage on 31 Oct 2005 00:42:36 |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
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Posted - 31 Oct 2005 : 08:08:49
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Originally posted by The Sage
Oooh! I like the "Classics" reading idea.
I have another suggestion to make regarding this whole BOOK CLUB... but I'll discuss it with Big Al via PM .
Well met
Very well, Sage. Thy input is always appreciated (even though it oft means more work  ). No PM as yet, i'll wait to hear. |
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Malarick
Seeker
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31 Oct 2005 : 17:24:45
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Originally posted by hooper101
when is the next book starting?
Midnight's Mask starts from this month, as soon as people can get their hands on a copy. Mine is already on it's way to me!
The next book club will start in December, and will be Ghostwalker by Erik Scott deBie.
Thanks
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 31 Oct 2005 : 20:29:14
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Oh, how lovely. Right -- I shall have to block off time, then. ;)
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Malarick
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 31 Oct 2005 : 23:04:55
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Oh, how lovely. Right -- I shall have to block off time, then.
Well you do have a long time to finish up your next FR novel |
Malarick
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CreepyBastard
Acolyte
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Posted - 01 Nov 2005 : 22:26:22
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Midnight's Mask starts from this month, as soon as people can get their hands on a copy. Mine is already on it's way to me!
Just got mine today. I also picked up The Whisper of Waves... I wasn't planning on it, but I thought about how much I enjoyed Annihilation, that I would see if it was a fluke, or if Phil really is a decent story-teller.  |
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Winterfox
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 01 Nov 2005 : 22:42:21
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hooper101
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 01 Nov 2005 : 23:02:48
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| As stated before elswhere I am interested in a book club classics |
Die, die, die ,die, die, why won't you just die you silly dragon! |
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Malarick
Seeker
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 Nov 2005 : 23:16:00
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Originally posted by CreepyBastard
Just got mine today.
Good to see you here Creepy!
I look forward to joining you this week discussing what I think will be another stunning novel from Mr Kemp! |
Malarick
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CreepyBastard
Acolyte
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Posted - 02 Nov 2005 : 13:15:32
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Originally posted by Winterfox
Bastard, have you ever gone by a screen/username of "TheGreenBastard"?
Nope. I'm just Creepy... |
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CreepyBastard
Acolyte
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Posted - 02 Nov 2005 : 13:17:51
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Good to see you here Creepy!
I look forward to joining you this week discussing what I think will be another stunning novel from Mr Kemp!
Yup, can't go wrong with PSK... IMO. |
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hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 02 Nov 2005 : 17:41:45
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I just wanted to stop by and say howdy. Howdy!
I see some familiar Book Club faces around here, and Mal and Creepy will be busy visiting our sister site's Club for the (for shame!) Eberron novels.
From experience, we can all tell you that these Book Clubs are a great means to express your opinion (within limits Creepy ) and ask questions of our visiting authors. Don't harass the guests, and I know you won't because we have a fine site going here, and feel free to ask away.
I will stop in to give a nudge, but unfortunately will not be here for the whole discussion since I still have to read the first two books in this series. I will be back, in force, in December to pick at Erik's noggin' to see what makes him tick (or, does it tock?).
Enjoy! |
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Malarick
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Nov 2005 : 19:47:42
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Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
I see some familiar Book Club faces around here, and Mal and Creepy will be busy visiting our sister site's Club for the (for shame!) Eberron novels.
Indeed, it is great to see some familiar faces! I hope we get more of the regular CK bunch join in, and make these book clubs even more popular!
I think given time, they will start to grow, as they did with the Eberron novels.
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 02 Nov 2005 : 20:44:55
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Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
I will be back, in force, in December to pick at Erik's noggin' to see what makes him tick (or, does it tock?).
Hey Hammer!
I'm afraid it's both -- aside from sounds that are many, varied, and completely different. ;)
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 00:14:55
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Well met
The Whisper of Waves book club is now open for thy comments. Alas, Phil Athans will not be gracing us with his presence, but the threads are there for ye to discuss the novel amongst thyselves.
The tome is in 4 parts and contains a staggering 72 chapters (which I hear are very short).
So for this month, we have three book clubs running simultaneously (Of course, this won't always be the case...but this month I thought it best to include something for everyone):
Midnight's Mask (Erevis Cale Trilogy, book 3, by Paul S Kemp) - with author participation.
Whisper of Waves (The Watercourse Trilogy, book 1, by Phil Athans) - without author participation.
Elfshadow (Songs and Swords, book 1, by Elaine Cunningham) - with author participation.
I'll look forward to reading thy comments. Hope ye all enjoy the book club  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 00:48:59
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There's nothing for me unfortunately  .
I don't have Midnight's Mask, and Whisper of Waves is still a fortnight away yet, and I just re-read Elfshadow back in May.
Looks like I'll have to wait until the next club opens...
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Malarick
Seeker
United Kingdom
86 Posts |
Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 01:46:04
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Originally posted by The Sage
There's nothing for me unfortunately .
Well, as you know, the book club will remain open for the whole of the month, and probably a little after.
So once you have Whisper of Waves, there is still plenty of time to give us your thoughts! |
Malarick
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 03:06:49
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Originally posted by Malarick
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
There's nothing for me unfortunately .
Well, as you know, the book club will remain open for the whole of the month, and probably a little after.
So once you have Whisper of Waves, there is still plenty of time to give us your thoughts!
I usually chime in on most novel scrolls here, but the Book Club discussions will now offer me a convenient enough place to do that as well I suppose  .
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hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
USA
758 Posts |
Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 04:21:39
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I'm sure you can come up with some comments or quesions for Elfshadow, Sage. Just play along at home and you too can win prizes! |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 06:04:49
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Here's something I just thought of:
What's the policy regarding spoilers from other books?
For example, I haven't read Elfshadow, but I've read Silver Shadows and The Dream Spheres-what happens if something is noted in Elfshadow and I want to explain to someone how it's resolved in a later classic novel-is that allowed? |
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Alaundo
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Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 08:30:45
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Originally posted by Arivia
Here's something I just thought of:
What's the policy regarding spoilers from other books?
For example, I haven't read Elfshadow, but I've read Silver Shadows and The Dream Spheres-what happens if something is noted in Elfshadow and I want to explain to someone how it's resolved in a later classic novel-is that allowed?
Well met
Hmmmm, firstly i'd say notify that the point is explained in another particular novel. In addition, ye could always explain the exact details and highlight the text with the background color to hide it. |
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Malarick
Seeker
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 11:19:32
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I would try and keep that out where possible, as we will be reading through the other novels in the series anyway.
If it is something related to a PAST novel, then I think that might be okay, but anything referring to LATER novels in the series should be avoided!
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CreepyBastard
Acolyte
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Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 12:49:32
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From experience, we can all tell you that these Book Clubs are a great means to express your opinion (within limits Creepy) and ask questions of our visiting authors. Don't harass the guests, and I know you won't because we have a fine site going here, and feel free to ask away.
Just keeping the discussions honest, Hammer.
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Celebrant Moonflower
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 06 Nov 2005 : 13:17:58
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Sorry i've been away for a while. I will join in whenever i can. I'm reading Midnight's Mask right now  |
When has truth been utterly devoid of paradox? |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
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Posted - 07 Nov 2005 : 20:23:01
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Hmmm, I have to be honest and admit that I'm not too keen on having the book comments split up by chapters/parts. This is a personal thing, because I generally just write what I think of, and take a very holistic approach when I comment on novels.
But still, this is a good idea, and I'm enjoying it so far. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
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Posted - 07 Nov 2005 : 20:38:12
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Hmmm, I have to be honest and admit that I'm not too keen on having the book comments split up by chapters/parts. This is a personal thing, because I generally just write what I think of, and take a very holistic approach when I comment on novels.
But still, this is a good idea, and I'm enjoying it so far.
I know it can be a little jarring whilst reading, but once you get used to it, it works great. You know you won't hit spoilers in a particular thread for a start and it's nice to be able to join in discussions on certain parts of the book. Speaking of which, i'm just started MM and need to get writing! |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
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Posted - 07 Nov 2005 : 20:51:27
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Originally posted by Lord Rad
quote:
Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Hmmm, I have to be honest and admit that I'm not too keen on having the book comments split up by chapters/parts. This is a personal thing, because I generally just write what I think of, and take a very holistic approach when I comment on novels.
But still, this is a good idea, and I'm enjoying it so far.
I know it can be a little jarring whilst reading, but once you get used to it, it works great. You know you won't hit spoilers in a particular thread for a start and it's nice to be able to join in discussions on certain parts of the book.
True, maybe it's just a matter of getting used to it. As some may have noticed, though, I'm still writing general comments in the Novels forum, though. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Dhomal
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 08 Nov 2005 : 06:17:28
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Hello-
Perhaps we should get the general scroll stickied to the top - so it does not get lost in the chapters sections....
:) :)
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Alaundo
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