March Reading Poll

[Scheherazade]

Please vote for the book you would like to read in March by February 28th. We are starting the poll a little earlier as the nomination thread is already closed and, with 10 nominations, it might take a little longer to select a winner :) You can find information about the books here:

Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/038533348X/qid=1106216111/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-9763524-8745611

The Thin Man by Dashell Hammet http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0679722637/qid=1106216223/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-9763524-8745611

A Room With A View by E.M. Forster http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553213237/qid=1106216431/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-9763524-8745611

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0679745580/qid=1106216524/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-9763524-8745611

Orlando by Virginia Woolf http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/015670160X/qid=1106216606/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-9763524-8745611

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0451529308/qid=1106216716/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-9763524-8745611

The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0451527569/qid=1106216774/sr=2-1/002-9763524-8745611?v=glance&s=books

The Underground City by Jules Verne http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1404336974/qid=1106217000/sr=1-17/ref=sr_1_17/002-9763524-8745611?v=glance&s=books

Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0385334206/qid=1106217069/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-9763524-8745611

Atonement by Ian Mcewan http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/038572179X/qid=1106217160/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-9763524-8745611

[Stanislaw]

Looks like Breakfast o champions be winning! ;)

[Taliesin]

Well, it looks like it's a tie between Vonnegut and Vonnegut.

[Jack_Aubrey]

Yes, my nomination is in the poll!

[Bongitybongbong]

Breakfast is winning.. Yeah!!!

[Jack_Aubrey]

Hmm, actually Breakfast of Champions sounds really awesome.

[Jay]

Noooo, no Breakfast, ORLANDO is cool ;) hehehe
*edit* whoops... is our book mod going to be able to cope with Virginia Woolf in case Orlando wins? :p Go Orlando, go go *giggles*

[papayahed]

doh, Can I take my vote back? I voted for the thin man but I just finished it. Damn my impetuousness.

[mono]

Noooo, no Breakfast, ORLANDO is cool ;) hehehe
*edit* whoops... is our book mod going to be able to cope with Virginia Woolf in case Orlando wins? :p Go Orlando, go go *giggles*
Go Orlando!
I know, I know, I first thought of nominating A Room with a View, but, no offense to E.M. Forster, Virginia Woolf sounds better; I feel a traitor to myself, but . . oh well (he-he).
Go Orlando!

[odin2]

The Underground city is number two! Go Jules Verne!!

[Bongitybongbong]

Breakfast is still ahead.

[Jay]

No, it isn't :p. Orlando is going to win, sure is, forget about Breakfast, it's oooonly Orlando... :D:D:D
*edit*
No way Mono, you're no traitor :D, you can still nominate Room with a view next month... *does the math*... April *giggles some more*

[subterranean]

People do vote but please, do read and discuss it also

[Scheherazade]

Maybe we should introduce a smiley/sad face and shiny sticker rewarding scheme, Sub! ;) Works miracles with children! And of course KitKats to those who actually read the whole book... :D

[papayahed]

Maybe we should introduce a smiley/sad face and shiny sticker rewarding scheme, Sub! ;) Works miracles with children! And of course KitKats to those actually read the whole book... :D


Always the teacher, scher.....

[Scheherazade]

*hangs head*
I know... guilty as charged... can't help it...

[Bongitybongbong]

Well it's good that you're the mod then.

[subterranean]

Hey I can do that too...giving stickers and chocolate bars...I'm a part time volunteer ya konw..:D...
By the way Schery, I've been thinking.................Nah, forget it!!

[Scheherazade]

*does as she is bid and erases everything from her memory*

[subterranean]

Wait..wait...not everything..I mean, if you forgot about everything completely, who would take care this beautiful bookclub forum...

[odin2]

Orlando,Breakfast of Champions and The Underground City are in a three way tie!!

[Jay]

But Orlando is going to win ;)
Hey, I wanna a sticker! *does a brat, yells all over the place* I waaaaant a stickeeeeer!!!

[subterranean]

Err.....here are your stickers... you spoiled fussy gal :D :D Now Shut UP!!!! :D :D

*put shiny gliterring stickers all over Jay's body*

[Scheherazade]

Hey, stickers are for those who read the books!!! No freebies!

[Jay]

Shush, you're just jealous I got loootsa stickers and you none :D

[odin2]

Big babies..Lol ;)

[Jay]

Wonder which side of the coin will get the Breakfast... what about the edge? :p
:angel:
HEY, big babies? Yeah sure yabetcha ;)

[Bongitybongbong]

No Orlando will get the edge.

[Sitaram]

A certain pen pal has suggested that I come here.

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We has found the enemy, and they is us - Pogo

[odin2]

welcome sitram to the book club

[Stanislaw]

common, whats life without a little breakfast???

[papayahed]

I know it used to be easy, but I can't figure it out now: How do I see who voted for which book?? - nevermind! :goof: :idea:

[Jay]

http://www.online-literature.com/forums/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=106
shhh, I didn't tell you :p
*edit* now that Scher didn't get what I mean I had to find out by myself, lol
*edit 2* whoops... well, people who haven't voted yet and don't want to know who voted for what and what are the results... DON'T click that link

[shortysweetp]

i am already in the process of reading "Little Women" but my husband just bought "Slaughterhouse-Five" so I will read that next along with "Madame Bovary". "Breakfast of Champions" is one of my husband's favorites, so I would like to read it. I also wanted to add that this is my first time on the website and I love it. I find it hard to actually find other people who appreciate literature as much as I do.

[Jay]

Hey Shorty, welcome :wave:, I'm sure you're gonna enjoy it here, they are all crazy here... me being the only exception of course :p (as if :p)
*silently goes grrrr* :D lol
Anyone, two votes for Orlando needed!!! :angel:

[Stanislaw]

Ahh welcome, and thanks fer your support! Breakfast is an awesome choice...

better than a long haired elf any day... :D (joke, I am not that ignorant! :D )

[Jack_Aubrey]

Why is this poll so dead?

[Jay]

What do you mean by 'dead'? As far as I can tell, this poll's the only one to get 10 nominations or so many votes, but then I haven't been active in the book club till about a few weeks ago.

[Jack_Aubrey]

By dead I mean that the leader of the poll has 4 frickin votes, 4! And the main poster in the forum has John Cena on his avatar. 'Nuf said.

[moriyah]

hoping mine (as in the one I voted for) wins! So far its tied...I wont say which one I chose tho... ;)

[Scheherazade]

This poll is open till February 28th so there is enough time for others to vote as well.

Meanwhile, please let's keep the language of the Forum and comments on other members' choices and tastes within the boundaries of common courtesy.

[amuse]

who's ahead, btw? i'm going to be very nice and not vote (therefore can't find out on my own); i haven't the time to read for fun.

[Jay]

Breakfast's winning *pouts*... you sure you don't wanna vote? For Orlando maybe? :D lol, kidding :)

[amuse]

maybe for mr. bloom. :D :D virginia's o will have to wait for my vote. 'twould be so unfair...:p

[Jay]

Why unfair, she's not winning *pouts* :D

[amuse]

but i don't know that! can't see results till i've voted. what if you get tons of your friends to vote for her and they think it's an lotr remake cuz you say orlando and then she wins and no one reads?


lol, teehee :D :D :D

[Jay]

lol, grrrrr, meanie! And btw, there's a linky, I think it says 'view the results', and NO, Orlando (no, NOT Bloom, lol) is NOT winning, and hey, I don't even know if I'd get to read Breakfast IF ;) it wins, ahem, lol.

[baddad]

.....Kurt Vonnegut.........

Wish to see a liberal American view of reality, want too see truth through eyes lacking capitalist blinders, want to see a warped/fantasy but truthful view of the world.....???

"guide us from above, it just ain't the same, chemical bombs form above, where is the love.....??"

[Bongitybongbong]

Breakfast is winning...ha.

[Jay]

It can still change *pouts and cheers for Orlando* :D

[Bongitybongbong]

Yeah you're right.

[Jack_Aubrey]

Well, I hope that Breakfast... wins because I just picked up a copy of it. But only because Atonement wasnt there. :(

[Stanislaw]

Comrad :D breakfast is worth reading, it is pretty awesome.

[Jack_Aubrey]

Comrade, eh?

[Scheherazade]

It is surprising that there are 2 Vonnegut books in the Poll and I hadn't even heard of his name till the nominations. Which is why I like the Book Club;gives us a chance to read the books we wouldn't normally choose ourselves. :nod:

[Jay]

I still don't like Breakfast, hope Orlando wins *keeps pouting and prods people to vote for Orlando*

[Scheherazade]

I didn't expect this poll to be this close!

[Jack_Aubrey]

It is surprising that there are 2 Vonnegut books in the Poll and I hadn't even heard of his name till the nominations. Which is why I like the Book Club;gives us a chance to read the books we wouldn't normally choose ourselves. :nod:


That's exactly how I was too, I had never heard of Kurt Vonnegut before, so I Google'd his name, and found some really cool articles he wrote that appeared on In These Times (one of which I put in the GL forum). I am currently reading Breakfast of Champions, and it rules.

[Scheherazade]

What will you read in March then if it wins the poll??

[Stanislaw]

What will you read in March then if it wins the poll??

read it again...it is that cool. :nod:

[Scheherazade]

read it again...it is that cool. :nod:
Haha! Now that is good propaganda! :D

[subterranean]

Sleepless Schery ;)

[shortysweetp]

i went to buy breakfast of champions b/c my husband wants it too b/c he loves vonnegut ok anyway it was 14.00 or 7.50 depending on how big the book at walden books. went on amazon.com, not going back there to buy unless just buying one or two books. We had picked out 11 that we wanted. ok i'm rambling i need to sleep. goodnight

[Stanislaw]

Haha! Now that is good propaganda! :D

ahh the best propoganda is the truth! :D

[Scheherazade]

Ever considered a career in advertisement, Stan? ;)

[Stanislaw]

of course not... :D

[mister_noel_y2k]

this is the first poll i'll be taking part in because i've only just joined and i have to say that though i've heard of Vonnegut i haven't read any of his stuff so i voted for breakfast of champions. 6 for breakfast, 4 for orlando.

GO BREAKFAST!!!!!!!!! :banana:

[mister_noel_y2k]

for all vonnegut fans who can get bbc2, theres an interview with the author on thursday the 10th february at 7pm and then again repeated at 11.20 pm, on "the culture show". :banana:

[Jay]

*glares at mister noel* You think your bananas will win Breakfast a reading? Well, they actually might but braibing the voters is not allowed... officially :D
Welcome :wave:.

[Jack_Aubrey]

For me, Breakfast wouldnt have lasted a months reading, I read it in about 4 days.

[Jay]

That's not the point here :)

[mister_noel_y2k]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Jack_Aubrey]

I know it's not the point, but some due asked what I'm going to read in March now. Plus, I wasnt reading anything so I decided to get a new book, one that is highly regarded here.

[Scheherazade]

Just checked the local library's website;they have the leading book! YAY! :D They even have a video! Which I will watch after reading it, hopefully. Anyone knew about the movie? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120618/

[Scheherazade]

Just one vote between the two leading books;we will have a tie this month, me thinks!

[Stanislaw]

It is possible!, what would happen then???

[Scheherazade]

Then, we will flip a coin! :D

[Stanislaw]

A coin, now isn't that a little old school???
Anyways, I can only hope that the best man, er.. book win!! :D

[Jay]

I thought teh pirate cap'n would like the coin idea, should have said Scher'd be flipping a doubloon, arrr.

Hey, go Orlando :D:D:D, yey :p

[Scheherazade]

Seems like Jay's cheering is working! :D

[mister_noel_y2k]

oooooo isnt this exciting? :banana:

[Jester]

one question, stan who's that on your avatar?

[Stanislaw]

one question, stan who's that on your avatar?

Red Green (www.redgreen.com)

Oy, Vey!!! Looks like breakfast be fallin behind: Common everyone and vote!!!

[Jay]

Yes, people, vote! For ORLANDO :D

[Stanislaw]

Common lets go for breakfast!!!

[Scheherazade]

It is almost dinner time here! :D

[Stanislaw]

:lol: I just finished breakfast here! (real breakfast, er, not the book!) :D

[Scheherazade]

You are -7 GMT (9 am for you right now?) ?

[Stanislaw]

yup, that be the time!

[Jester]

i saw that show once, hilarious!

[Scheherazade]

Last week of voting and we still have a tie! :eek2:

[mono]

Jeepers creepers, what happens if the tie stays until the end, Scher?

[Scheherazade]

Whoever offers most KitKats wins the poll ;)

[Jester]

okay then, ill give you hundreds of kit kaks... .... .... dont know who to vote for though, dont mind really!

[mono]

I will give additional hundreds of Kit Kats for Virginia Woolf's Orlando.

[Jay]

;) I will let you sleep more if the coin accidentally choses Orlando :angel:

[Scheherazade]

Please note that this poll closes on Monday, 28th! (And still there is a tie! :nailbitingsmilie: )

[Jay]

hehehe, don't forget where your KitKat supply resides ;)
:D:D:D

[Scheherazade]

Last 3 days of voting...

[Scheherazade]

Going once...

[Jay]

You can't go going, Orlando seems to need a back up :D
Orlando anyone? :p

[Scheherazade]

You need to do better than that, Jay! Seems like people are voting for other books! :D
This is really getting interesting!

[Jay]

They're voting for othet books out of principle as I seem to be hollering ORLANDO quite a lot, so they might just think 'wtf, she keeps ranting Orlando everywhere, so I will not just to shut her up' ;)

[Scheherazade]

Ah, opting for reverse pshychology now? :D

[Jay]

GRRRR, SHUSH you :D:D:D:D:D

[baddad]

Well.......my computer screen must have some sort of malfunction at the junction because when I check the poll I see no tie, I see Vonnegut (yay!) leading by one vote . So what am I missing??

[Jay]

You're not missing anything, I am ;), TWO VOTES :D:D:D

[baddad]

hmmm......humour.......interesting..............

[Scheherazade]

Going twice...

[Scheherazade]

:eek2:
'Orlando' is ahead?
And yesterday, I reserved my copy of 'Breakfast' at the library! :rolleyes:

[Jay]

YEEEES :D:D:D

Though I've got Breakfast reserved as well, lol.


hmmm......humour.......interesting..............
:eek2: something wrong with humour? (j/k :p)

[Stanislaw]

arghhh!!!!!!

Common, brekafast friends, we can't let some pointy-ear win can we... (veiled refrences to the lotr movie :D )

[Scheherazade]

OK, folks! The poll is closed! 'Orlando' it is for March! Get your copies ready asap! :D

[amuse]

how did that happen?

[Stanislaw]

blarg, we been mutineed!!

[Scheherazade]

See what happens when you leave polls unattended, Stan! ;)