Book Clubs

saw a sign at the library in dickson the other day that the local libraries can get together a bunch of copies of the same book for local book groups… up to 15 I think it said.

It was printed here in Canberra by The Kingston Press back in the 1970’s. (Unfortunately the book never made it into any major bookstores ).

The reason you haven’t heard of it Chris is because despite the title, it turned out to be quite the opposite ! There is a copy of it in the National Library ( Author – William A Gold ).

My cautious colleague has suggested alternatively, if a social setting is called for, that people meet at either the CSCC or Hellenic over a bite to eat and discuss a book (s) (hopefully read beforehand). Any takers ?

If takers are in favour of a social setting, I’ll (cautiously) volunteer to host (book readers are civilised people after all) an evening discussion.
For the record I uswed to write for a living and will be teaching two CIT creative writing courses.
Haven’t read ‘One Best Seller’but like historical/political novels – esp. by Brits (think ‘House of cards’ etc.)

Might I suggest Bill Gold’s self published book “One Best Seller” ?

What little time the family gives me for myself is spent online, where the ‘fix’ is fast and furious 😉

That being said, Read everything by China Meiville and we’ll have something to talk about. I always have time for China’s scibblings.

and form guides.

I’m surprised to hear that people actually have time to read books.

I get enough reading at work. Time spent away from work usually involves VB.

Sure!

an excellent idea, im keen. can i suggest some books to start with ?

I vote a social setting!

I’m not up for an on-line one.

Would you start it online or in a social setting?

That’s a great idea. let me know if you start one

I’m after a bit of everything – crime,non fiction, thrillers. Something that’s a bloody good read ala Robert Crais or James Lee Burke. Am open to all books – just want to talk to someone about them!

What kind of books would be up for discussion?

I’m a member of Oprah’s Book Club … (for what it’s worth ).

Hell yes!

I’m willing to start one – any takers ?