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~*Amy

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~*Amy Sep 7, 2007 at 5:35 PM

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~*Amy said "When's the next meeting? I'd love to participate..does anyone have any suggestions for a book?"

When's the next meeting? I'd love to participate..does anyone have any suggestions for a book?
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  Mrinal said "Havent seen a post here for a long time, maybe Amy you should take the lead, let us know the book and we can meet "
  
  Havent seen a post here for a long time, maybe Amy you should take the lead, let us know the book and we can meet up....
  -M
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  Anna Sep 21, 2007 at 12:40 PM
  
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  Anna said "One book I could not put down was "Fallen Leaves" memoir of an unwanted Chinese daughter. Currently reading a b"
  
  One book I could not put down was "Fallen Leaves" memoir of an unwanted Chinese daughter.
  
  Currently reading a book called "Race Matters" by Cornel West.
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Robert

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Robert Jun 5, 2007 at 2:26 PM

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Robert said "Has anyone read Ian McEwan's new novel "On Chesil Beach"? It focuses on the first couple of days of a young marrie"

Has anyone read Ian McEwan's new novel "On Chesil Beach"? It focuses on the first couple of days of a young married couple, and became a best seller in England. I read an excerpt in New Yorker last year and really liked it.
http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2006/12/....
Let me know what you think!
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  Jun 5, 2007 at 2:54 PM
  
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  said "I have not read this yet, but it's on the top of my book pile... I love him!"
  
  I have not read this yet, but it's on the top of my book pile... I love him!
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    Jun 5, 2007 at 2:58 PM
    
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    said "I'm looking forward to this one too..."
    
    I'm looking forward to this one too...
    1. Carol
      
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      Carol Jun 5, 2007 at 4:39 PM
      
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      Carol said "what else has he written?"
      
      what else has he written?
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        Jun 5, 2007 at 4:42 PM
        
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        said "Well, my favorite book by Ian McEwan is Atonement. Possibly the best/most sad ending to any book I have ever read."
        
        Well, my favorite book by Ian McEwan is Atonement. Possibly the best/most sad ending to any book I have ever read.
        God, I think I might need to revisit Atonement.
        I also read the chapter of this one that was in the New Yorker... it seemed like it would be good.
        Amsterdam is yet another one he wrote that that won the Booker Prize. However, that one is not my favorite. It's worth a read though.
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        Jun 5, 2007 at 4:43 PM
        
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        said " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_McEw... "
        
        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_McEw...
        
        Robert
        
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        Robert Jun 5, 2007 at 9:41 PM
        
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        Robert said "Yup Amsterdam is the other book I read, and the book that won the Booker Prize. I didn't like that book too much e"
        
        Yup Amsterdam is the other book I read, and the book that won the Booker Prize. I didn't like that book too much either, Never figured out the meaning at the end... I was hesitant to read any more of his stuff until the short story (book excerpt) in the New Yorker.
        
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        Jun 5, 2007 at 10:49 PM
        
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        said "Check out his short stories... truly some of the most stunning writing ever!"
        
        Check out his short stories... truly some of the most stunning writing ever!
        
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        Jun 5, 2007 at 10:51 PM
        
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        said "The Child in Time is also very, very good. If you have kids, DO NOT READ."
        
        The Child in Time is also very, very good. If you have kids, DO NOT READ.
2. robert
  
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  robert Jun 12, 2007 at 10:50 AM
  
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  robert said "Since there are some McEwan readers here, here's an advance notice. Haven't posted this yet; these are just some no"
  
  Since there are some McEwan readers here, here's an advance notice. Haven't posted this yet; these are just some notes I've collected...
  
  TUES 6/19
  
  7pm
  Out of the Book Film Series: Ian McEwan, "On Chesil Beach"
  Brattle Theatre
  $10
  
  Harvard Book Store, Grub Street, Powell’s Books present the Out of the Book Film Series -- a new series of short films about notable authors -- featuring Ian McEwan and his new novel, On Chesil Beach.
  
  Out of the Book is a new concept for the literary scene, incorporating film-making and literature to enhance the reading experience. The premise is to present a series of 30-minute films featuring renowned authors in their personal surroundings, discussing their latest works and giving audiences a glimpse of their lives.
  
  Join us on June 19 for a special evening featuring readings, music, and a new 30-minute film featuring bestselling novelist Ian McEwan. McEwan's new novel, On Chesil Beach, focuses on the first night between a young married couple. What better way to celebrate the debut of this film than a group of talented writers talking about other 'first nights'?
  
  Grub Street's own Pamela Painter, Jon Papernick, and Elizabeth Benedict will read their own short pieces about wedding nights.
  
  Submit Your "First Time" Story to be Read Aloud At The Event
  Have your own real or imagined story about the first night of a married couple? We'll choose one story to be read aloud as part of the festivities! Stories must be 600 words or less, and they should be at least somewhat suitable for a general audience.
  http://www.harvard.com/events/ootb_conten...
  
  Directed by Doug Biro (Herbie Hancock: Possibilities) and shot over four days in England and the United States, the film includes interviews with McEwan in London, on location footage from Chesil Beach and Oxford, and original soundtrack, commentary from peers and critics, one perplexing glimpse at British media, and more.
  
  Please note that while the film is about Ian McEwan, he will not be in attendance.
  
  http://www.ianmcewan.com/
  http://www.outofthebookfilms.com/
  http://www.harvard.com/events/press_relea...
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    Jun 12, 2007 at 11:18 AM
    
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    said "wow- this is great!! Who wants to go with me?"
    
    wow- this is great!! Who wants to go with me?
    1. robert
      
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      robert Jun 12, 2007 at 12:41 PM
      
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      robert said "okay, there's interest; it's posted now: http://boston.going.com/event-139975 How do people feel? Does this s"
      
      okay, there's interest; it's posted now:
      http://boston.going.com/event-139975
      
      How do people feel? Does this sound enjoyable to those who haven't read McEwan? An interesting introduction?
      
      ~r
      1. Robert
        
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        Robert Jun 14, 2007 at 9:10 AM
        
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        Robert said "Sounds great! I will try to go if I can get out of work early. My copy arrived yesterday..can't wait to get started.."
        
        Sounds great! I will try to go if I can get out of work early. My copy arrived yesterday..can't wait to get started..
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Julia

Chick Lit + -

Julia Jun 5, 2007 at 10:04 AM

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Julia said "Well, in this case, it's Chica Lit. Great author Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez. Educated in Boston and she was a writer"

Well, in this case, it's Chica Lit.
Great author Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez. Educated in Boston and she was a writer for a paper sometime ago.

check out: The Dirty Girls Social Club, Playing with Boys (my favorite) and Make Him Feel Good.

The titles may sound juvenile to some, but it's a good read.

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May 23, 2007 at 7:12 PM

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said "I have been traveling for work and caught a late flight in this morning (arrived Boston at 3:00 AM)...i need to go t"

I have been traveling for work and caught a late flight in this morning (arrived Boston at 3:00 AM)...i need to go to bed...but when is the next book club meeting? Have we agreed on a date/time?

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Toby

An excerpt from Christopher Hitchens's new book. + -

Toby May 11, 2007 at 11:22 AM

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Toby said "Newsweek: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18503995/site... Three chapters: http://www.slate.com/id/2165033"

Newsweek:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18503995/site...

Three chapters:
http://www.slate.com/id/2165033/entry/216...

Sunday NYT review:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/13/books/r...

From:
God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything
http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0446579807/

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J Bond

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J Bond Mar 27, 2007 at 10:33 AM

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J Bond said "Found this neat web site, dailylit.com, which will emial a parts of a book everyday so you can read it. No cost to "

Found this neat web site, dailylit.com, which will emial a parts of a book everyday so you can read it. No cost to have it sent to you, this way I might actually finish Ulyseus by Joyce, instead of just start it again for the 5th time.
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  said "I will check it out - thanks Jim."
  
  I will check it out - thanks Jim.
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Stacy

Back! + -

Stacy Apr 26, 2007 at 11:37 AM

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Stacy said "Ok, firstly, I must apologize for being out of commission as of late. Spring is a very busy time at the office and "

Ok, firstly, I must apologize for being out of commission as of late. Spring is a very busy time at the office and I got sidetracked, but I'm back! So, if you all are still up for giving the book club another go, I'm all for it. Has anyone given any thought to a new meeting location? As I've said before, I'm open to suggestions. I've had a few books reccommended to me recently that I think would make good selections, but let's get a place sorted out first, and then figure out a book, time, date, etc. Hope everyone's been well, and is enjoying the spring-ish weather!

Stacy
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  said "I would still like to attend- I am interested. Let's talk about the next book! Glad your back :-)"
  
  I would still like to attend- I am interested.
  Let's talk about the next book!
  Glad your back :-)
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Stacy

Meeting Cancelled + -

Stacy Mar 21, 2007 at 10:59 AM

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Stacy said "Hi All, Just wanted to let you all know that due to a March Maddness mostly unrelated to basketball, our meetin"

Hi All,

Just wanted to let you all know that due to a March Maddness mostly unrelated to basketball, our meeting for this evening has been cancelled. Due to super busy schedules this month, many people are unable to go this evening, and many (myself included) were unable to finished reading the book. So, between this and trying to find a new place and a good date and time, etc., it seems to make sense to put this on hold for the time being. What's the group consensus on rescheduling the dicussion of this book vs choosing a new book altogether?

Best,
Stacy
1. Mrinal
  
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  Mrinal Mar 21, 2007 at 12:49 PM
  
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  Mrinal said "Hey Stacy I think we should meet up with a new book for the next time.... Mrinal"
  
  Hey Stacy
  
  I think we should meet up with a new book for the next time....
  
  Mrinal
2. J Bond
  
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  J Bond Mar 21, 2007 at 1:07 PM
  
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  J Bond said "I read the first two chapters, I think we need a new book, a spring book. I will check with a couple of places abou"
  
  I read the first two chapters, I think we need a new book, a spring book. I will check with a couple of places about new venues.
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  Frank Mar 21, 2007 at 1:50 PM
  
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  Frank said "Hi Stacy. If you are interested in holding the meetings in small rooms in a restaurant in Back Bay or downtown I m"
  
  Hi Stacy. If you are interested in holding the meetings in small rooms in a restaurant in Back Bay or downtown I may be able to put you in contact with a few places as I have some great PR contacts. People arriving after work could get food and drinks too. What is the average turnout?
  
  Party Pug
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Stacy

Mtg #4? + -

Stacy Mar 6, 2007 at 2:49 PM

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Stacy said "Hi all, I notice that there is very little interest expressed in our 4th meeting, set to occur March 21st. I was "

Hi all,

I notice that there is very little interest expressed in our 4th meeting, set to occur March 21st. I was just wondering, is this lack of interest because you are unavailable on that date/at that time, because you aren't interested in the book choice, or for some other reason? Just looking for some feedback, and trying to accomodate as many people as possible.

Thanks!
Stacy
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  Mar 6, 2007 at 3:17 PM
  
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  said "I'm interested in going, but I can't make Wednesdays. :-("
  
  I'm interested in going, but I can't make Wednesdays. :-(
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  J Bond Mar 6, 2007 at 3:18 PM
  
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  J Bond said "I will be there, but we might want to see if somewhere like Borders would be willing to accomodate us in the futu"
  
  I will be there, but we might want to see if somewhere like Borders would be willing to accomodate us in the future. What are other people's excuses?
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    Karen Mar 6, 2007 at 5:47 PM
    
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    Karen said "Generally can't make Wednesdays..."
    
    Generally can't make Wednesdays...
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    Stacy Mar 7, 2007 at 10:27 AM
    
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    Stacy said "I've checked out Borders on School Street and Barnes and Noble at the Prudential Center as possible locations for f"
    
    I've checked out Borders on School Street and Barnes and Noble at the Prudential Center as possible locations for future meetings, and was unsuccessful. Haven't check the new Borders on Boylston/Newbury yet, so that's a thought, as is changing to another day of the week for future meetings. What days work best for everyone?
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      Sarah Mar 20, 2007 at 6:34 PM
      
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      Sarah said "Hey everyone, I just joined this group today so I will not be able to make it tmrw. since I didn't get a chance t"
      
      Hey everyone,
      
      I just joined this group today so I will not be able to make it tmrw. since I didn't get a chance to read the book. However, in the future, I think a Sat. or Sun. during the late morning or early afternoon (like 11am or noon) would be great because you would have enough time to meet and discuss the book and you'd still have enough time to get everything else done in your day. What do you think? Also, what will the next book be? Thanks and have a great meeting tmrw!
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        Mar 20, 2007 at 9:15 PM
        
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        said "Stacy-I love the book club-I just can't make this wednesday-generally tuesdays and wednesdays work best for me. Le"
        
        Stacy-I love the book club-I just can't make this wednesday-generally tuesdays and wednesdays work best for me. Let me know if for any reason you change the place-because I want to be a part of this group!
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Stacy

Meeting #4 Posted! + -

Stacy Feb 23, 2007 at 3:10 PM

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Stacy said "Not too many votes on our 4th book, but majority rules, so at meeting 4 we'll be discussing, "A Spot of Bother," b"

Not too many votes on our 4th book, but majority rules, so at meeting 4 we'll be discussing, "A Spot of Bother," by Mark Haddon! I've posted the event here: http://boston.heyletsgo.com/invite-12.... Hope to see you there!

Best,
Stacy

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