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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
We've Got a New Look!
In an effort to make the blog easier to read and to keep things fresh, I've updated the look of the blog. Please let me know if you like the new look and/or have suggestions to make the blog better!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Updates on Some of Our Previous Reads
Hey there! A lot of our previous selections are in the news and I wanted to share some it with you. If you like this kind of post and would like to see more of them, please let me know in the comments section below!
A Song of Ice and Fire
I know it hasn't been that long since we were talking about this series, but I'm going to talk about it some more. First, if you aren't already addicted to Sporcle, I don't recommend going there because it will suck away any and all free time you have. They have a section dedicated to ASoIaF quizzes- including one called "Taking the Black" in which you have to figure out all of the words to the oath of the Night's Watch. I played it for weeks before I finally got them all. Check out all the quizzes here.
Second, although we are a book club, I would be remiss not to talk about the hit TV show that this series has spawned. The show, Game of Thrones, has been nominated for 11 Emmy awards, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister). E! Online ranked the episode "Blackwater" as the #1 must see before the Emmys. It is an amazing episode. Don't forget to watch the Emmys on September 23rd at 7pm to root for the show and the Imp!
More updates below!
A Song of Ice and Fire
I know it hasn't been that long since we were talking about this series, but I'm going to talk about it some more. First, if you aren't already addicted to Sporcle, I don't recommend going there because it will suck away any and all free time you have. They have a section dedicated to ASoIaF quizzes- including one called "Taking the Black" in which you have to figure out all of the words to the oath of the Night's Watch. I played it for weeks before I finally got them all. Check out all the quizzes here.
Second, although we are a book club, I would be remiss not to talk about the hit TV show that this series has spawned. The show, Game of Thrones, has been nominated for 11 Emmy awards, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister). E! Online ranked the episode "Blackwater" as the #1 must see before the Emmys. It is an amazing episode. Don't forget to watch the Emmys on September 23rd at 7pm to root for the show and the Imp!
More updates below!
Monday, September 10, 2012
Our Next Book is...
Our next selection is Watchers by Dean Koontz. It is rated among the best of all of Dean Koontz's books and horror novels in general. It should get us all in the mood for Halloween. Check out its GoodReads page here. Our in-person meeting is set for Saturday, October 13th from 1-3pm at the Ladysmith Branch Library. I'll be posting the final review for the book on that date as well. Hope to see you there!
Millie's Fling Review and Discussion Questions
After the epic wordiness of the Song of Ice and Fire, it was great to get a break with something light, like Millie's Fling by Jill Mansell. What follows below is a review of the book as well as some discussion questions. Spoiler alert for anything you read below the break.
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