woolybanana Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 Marianne in Chains (again), then Agincourt, then ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSKS Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I would think that if relatively obscure books are selected or if too man y categories are introduced there will be insufficient interest to make it worthwhile.There is a tendency in book clubs for competitive erudition with yet more and more highbrow suggestions until eventually there's only the wannabee English professor left.I suggest keeping it mainstream and accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 Oh, yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 [quote user="JK"]I would think that if relatively obscure books are selected or if too man y categories are introduced there will be insufficient interest to make it worthwhile. There is a tendency in book clubs for competitive erudition with yet more and more highbrow suggestions until eventually there's only the wannabee English professor left. I suggest keeping it mainstream and accessible.[/quote]I agree JK, its not intended to be a competion, rather to enjoy the books and exchange opinions. My own feeling is that three sections is quite enoughFor the English book section my suggestions would be one of the following : One Day by David NichollsThe Help by Katherine StocktonThe Hand that First Held Mine by Maggie O'FarrellThe Hare with Amber Eyes may be a good addition to the list. For the English Language Book with French connections I'd suggest L'Auberge by Julia Stagg (who I think is a forum member) The Winter Ghosts by Kate Mosse Love & War in the Pyrenees by Rosemary Bailey or how about revisiting Birdsong - Sebastian Faulks.Let me know when you start on the Carol Drinkwater books and I'll arrange a holiday....[:(]Please add your own suggestions and say which category they fall into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Ok - we have a new section ![:)]This is new so all suggestions welcome [:)]http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/2492/ShowForum.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frecossais Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Yes, I'd like to be involved in a book group. Great idea Russethouse, to split into three sections. I'm on a deadline with access to the internet while I'm in France, so haven't had time to read all the suggestions/comments. Am open to any genre of read. I'll keep looking.Woolybanana, great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 The credit goes to Wooly and idun....[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Nothing to do with me Miss, the credit is all Wooly's. So BRAVO, it is a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Does anyone support the idea that the first English book at least should be something in the Amazon top 100, just on price and ease of availability ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I don't care really, just as long as it doesn't 'travaille ma tete' with spooky things. About the only books I steer clear of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 Makes sense, RH. I have put in a link to the top 100 on the blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSKS Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Wooly:I may be thick but what blog?Edit: Found the button. See, told you I was thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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