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summerbaby ( member #28879) posted at 9:05 PM on Saturday, August 14th, 2010
Just wanted to addresss those that have been asking if they can join. The answer would be "yes", anyone can participate. We have decided on non-fiction Adventure. If you want to throw a couple titles in, feel free. We will decide on Monday.
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summerbaby ( member #28879) posted at 9:17 PM on Saturday, August 14th, 2010
I have a suggestion. Why don't we take book nominations until 9 tonight. Everyone vote tomorrow (Sunday) for the book they want. At 9 Sunday night will add up the votes, take the top 2 and take the final vote between the top 2 books on Monday. Stop the voting @ 9 to add up results. So we'll have a winner Monday night and people can start buying the book. This sound like a plan? P.S. those have already cast a vote, recast it on Sunday. It will be a lot easier to go through 1 day of the thread vs the entire thread.
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mellowmood ( member #2097) posted at 9:29 PM on Saturday, August 14th, 2010
Great idea Summerbaby. Really doesn't matter what we read to me, just that we get started. Once we get into the swing of things there will be many more to choose from.
leapyearbaby ( member #24902) posted at 3:32 AM on Sunday, August 15th, 2010
oh...I hope that 8:30 Mountain time is not past 9 wherever you are!!!
Late to this party but would love to join. I read lots, but mostly mystery/police procedure with an occasional scifi. Could use some pushing out of my boundaries.
I vote for either The Cruelest Miles or A lady's Journey in the Rocky Mountains...
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summerbaby ( member #28879) posted at 2:47 PM on Sunday, August 15th, 2010
Ok Peeps! Here's the List........"A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains"..."The Cruelest Miles"......."Into the Wild"......"The Long Walk"......"Man is Wolf to Man"......"The Oregan Trail"....."The Perfect Storm"........"Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea"......"Travels in West Africa"......"West with the Night"...... "The Worst Journey in the World"......... that should be 11 titles. I believe I found all of them. If I didn't I apologize. 9 o'clock central time ok with ya'll to end the vote? I have to be up @ 4am tomorrow morning. Unless someone else will volunteer to count the votes and put up the top 2 titles for the vote on Monday? Start voting!!
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summerbaby ( member #28879) posted at 2:50 PM on Sunday, August 15th, 2010
I vote for "A lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains" and "Travels in West Africa". I know that's 2, but couldn't make up my mind.
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NewAttitude ( member #1030) posted at 5:50 PM on Sunday, August 15th, 2010
Voting for the Cruelest Miles.
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ladyvorkosigan ( member #8283) posted at 5:58 PM on Sunday, August 15th, 2010
I vote for The Long Walk.
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Skye ( member #325) posted at 6:26 PM on Sunday, August 15th, 2010
I vote, officially, for "West of the Night."
manAscending ( member #26919) posted at 7:05 PM on Sunday, August 15th, 2010
One vote for Into the Wild.
SoHappyNow ( member #8923) posted at 9:00 PM on Sunday, August 15th, 2010
I feel like not voting, so I abstain, but will read and gladly discuss whichever book gets the most votes.
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nikki35 (original poster new member #29212) posted at 12:24 AM on Monday, August 16th, 2010
Hi All,
Would any have any objections if we started with New attitude's reading list. There is a great deal of books from this list look like an escape from me. If you all would like to vote a different way. Please let me know. (thank you new attitude):)
nikki35 (original poster new member #29212) posted at 12:26 AM on Monday, August 16th, 2010
My vote is still cruelest mile and perfect storm... If we decide that we will not be doing New attitudes list..
nikki35 (original poster new member #29212) posted at 12:29 AM on Monday, August 16th, 2010
Everyone here is so organized, this is going to be an awesome book club!!:)
teach5 ( member #18445) posted at 12:29 AM on Monday, August 16th, 2010
Please count me in- I will read anything the group decides.
GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 1:42 AM on Monday, August 16th, 2010
My votes are (in order of preference, hehehe):
1. West with the Night
2. The Cruelest Miles
3. The Long Walk
I cant wait to get started!
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lingerdog ( member #24459) posted at 4:30 AM on Monday, August 16th, 2010
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NewAttitude ( member #1030) posted at 5:19 AM on Monday, August 16th, 2010
Here are the votes so far...
(I took everyone's first choice)
The Cruelest Miles 2
West with the Night 3
The Long Walk 2
A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains 1
Into the Wild 2
I think I got everyone but it was hard because it spanned two pages and people posted several times...lol.
If I missed a vote let me know.
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nikki35 (original poster new member #29212) posted at 7:25 AM on Monday, August 16th, 2010
Hi all,
In my timezone, it is 2:22am thought I would try to do my part. (Just cause I am super excited about being in the bookclub). It has been forever. In my timezone
Cruelest miles 4
West of the Night 2
Lady's Life Travels West of Africa 2
Lady's Journey in Rocky Mountain 2
Into the wild 2
Long Walk 2
It kind of late out here, so please forgive me if I mispost.. Yikes, looking forward to our new adventure gentre...
summerbaby ( member #28879) posted at 12:58 PM on Monday, August 16th, 2010
So, it looks like the 2 titles with the most votes are "The Cruelest Miles" and "West with the Night". So vote for your choice!! And maybe we can get this party started.
...............NA or Nikki, if that's incorrect, post athe correct ones. I'm working a 12 and am waiting on report. Probably won't be back on til late.
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