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Scheherazade
03-06-2007, 07:31 PM
http://www.smileycollector.com/images/stpats/irishjigboy.gif Please vote for the book you would like to read by March 12th!http://www.smileycollector.com/images/stpats/irishjigboy.gif

The aim of the Book Club is to read and discuss new books together with other members.

Please try to avoid from voting for the books you have already read and/or do not intend to (re)read with us.

Thank you!

For more information on the books, please click on the links below:

Major Barbara* by GB Shaw (http://www.amazon.com/Major-Barbara-George-Bernard-Shaw/dp/140695716X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-1129311-4978334?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1173223833&sr=1-1)

The Third Policeman by Flann O'Brien (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/156478214X/sr=8-1/qid=1141402969/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-9262736-1412908?%5Fencoding=UTF8)

The Picture of Dorian Gray* by Oscar Wilde (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375751513/qid=1141403167/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-9262736-1412908?s=books&v=glance&n=283155)

Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/068484267X/qid=1141403222/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-9262736-1412908?s=books&v=glance&n=283155)

Gulliver's Travels* by Jonathan Swift (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0451527321/qid=1141403286/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-9262736-1412908?s=books&v=glance&n=283155)

(* = Available on the Forum)


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Asa Adams
03-06-2007, 11:45 PM
Ohhhh, this will be an interesting read!

You know what they say? "there are two kinds of people in this world: Irish, and those that wished they were Irish!" Lol
Virgil
03-06-2007, 11:49 PM
Ohhhh, this will be an interesting read!

You know what they say? "there are two kinds of people in this world: Irish, and those that wished they were Irish!" Lol

I've heard the same thing only with Italians. :p ;)
Asa Adams
03-06-2007, 11:53 PM
I think that will be the same for everyone who posts, lol......French.....Polish....you name it, lol!!!
Nightshade
03-07-2007, 05:14 AM
this is going to be an interssting poll to watch
Schokokeks
03-07-2007, 07:26 AM
Before I cast my vote and then won't be able to participate...For how long will we be reading the winner ? Only on Paddy's Day or would it also be okay if I joined some days afterwards ?
Virgil
03-07-2007, 07:51 AM
I had a similar thought Schoky. I'm not participating in this month's book forum, so I am somewhat free. There are a couple of books here that I would want to read, but if they don't win I may not want to read the others.
Jay
03-07-2007, 10:21 AM
Voted Major Barbara because I'm reading the play for one of my courses in a week or two so it's convenient for me ;)
Scheherazade
03-08-2007, 06:08 PM
Before I cast my vote and then won't be able to participate...For how long will we be reading the winner ? Only on Paddy's Day or would it also be okay if I joined some days afterwards ?There is no deadline for reading the books/taking part in the discussions. Like other threads in the Book Club, the thread will remain open indefinetely. You can read and post any time you choose.

Although I voted for Barbara, I wouldn't (re)reading any of the books listed (apart from Dorian - read it enough times, I believe).
Asa Adams
03-10-2007, 02:07 PM
Darn, Well it looks like I wont be participating this time! :lol:
Pensive
03-10-2007, 03:55 PM
I would love to try something by George Bernard Shaw again. I loved Pygmalion, and thank goodness Major Barbara is available online!
Virgil
03-10-2007, 05:45 PM
I'm not going to vote, but if Major Barbara is selected I will probably join in. It is a fine play.
Scheherazade
03-10-2007, 10:21 PM
Going once...
Scheherazade
03-11-2007, 06:02 PM
Going twice...
Asa Adams
03-11-2007, 08:00 PM
Sold for three dollars! :lol:
Virgil
03-12-2007, 06:50 AM
Is it official? Did Major Barbara get selected?
Scheherazade
03-12-2007, 07:03 AM
Yes, we will be reading Major Barbara. :)

Please save your posts on the play for the discussion thread, which will be opened shortly and try not to spoil it for those of us who have not read it yet.

Thanks.
Niamh
03-12-2007, 12:07 PM
Ohhhh, this will be an interesting read!

You know what they say? "there are two kinds of people in this world: Irish, and those that wished they were Irish!" Lol
:lol: ;)


Yes, we will be reading Major Barbara. :)

Please save your posts on the play for the discussion thread, which will be opened shortly and try not to spoil it for those of us who have not read it yet.

Thanks.

Its a shame you didnt go for Flann O'Brian. He's completely unique compare to the others. And he shows a different side to Irish wit. I think the third policeman was up for some award last year here in ireland. Was a contender for best irish Novel or something like that.